https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/7c9338be65e0ca7a4d313b9db744e532.PDF cbb008903bd485263132389add2d74be PDF Text Text SEAFARERS AWARDED FIRST PRIZE • GENERAL EDITORIAL EXCELLENCE • 195S • LOG INTERNATIONAL LABOR PRESS OF f,>• r.-' AMERICA OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO CONGRESS SPEEDS MAJOR SHIP BILLS Seeks To Adjourn This Month V'. '-r. - 2-1 ' ' '/ : I •4 -Story On Page 3 • ii '-."TI TAC# Pffftt standing by for boat drill on the Seaf eaf fllfffl* train New York, Seafarers (1 to r) Van Holden, QM; Peacock, steward; King, oiler; Meyer, electrician, are glad it's not the real thing. Test drills are good insurance, comments J. Meyer, ship's reporter, who sent in photo. Cfff Seafarers who won .JffW international trade union scholarship for study in England in competition with trade unionists all over the US is Gene Sinclair, AB, who displays letter notifying him of award. It was first time two American seamen have won the award in same year. (Story on Page 3.) Makeshift steel framework Grim Reminder. holds together burn­ 4 ed-out hull of former Cities Service tanker Salem Maritime at Baltimore shipyard, where repair work is being done. Thirteen SIU men and eight others were lost in explosion and fire last January. 'VSiSil v I 1 �Page Tw© I & ! SEAFARERS LOG July 6, 1950 Members Approve Resolution On SKI Voting Changes NEW YORK—Seafarers in membership meetings in al] ports have accepted and turned over to a membership con­ stitutional committee for study a resolution which would amend the SIU constitution's voting procedures. The proposed amendments are in the hands of a rank and file committee elected from-*the floor of the June 27 head­ SIU secretary-treasurer Paul Hall stated, "The SIU constitution has quarters meeting. been recognized over the years as an outstanding example of trade The full resolution adopted union democracy. The proposed Guests and executive board members of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department attend­ by the membership and changes will strengthen this docu­ ing last week's meeting in Chicago included (I to r)i Anthony Matz, President, Firemen and now before a constitutional ment's guarantees to the men of Oilers; SIU ist v-p Paul Hall, SlU-A&G; SIUNA v-p Hal Banks, SIU Canadian District; Pres. the SIU and therefore deserve the committee appears in this study and support of all Sea­ Arnold Zander, State, County and Municipal Employees; Sec'y-Treas. E. L Slaughter, Int'l Bro. issue's centerfold. Also in farers." this issue is a complete of Longshoremen; Pres. Harold Schneider, Grain Millers; newly-elected MTD exec, sec'y-treas. The points covered by the reso­ copy of the SI U constitu­ Harry O'Reilly; MTD pres. Harry Lundeberg, SlUNA president; SlUNA v-p Morris Weislution provide for greater safe tion as it now stands. guards to the voting rights of the berger, SUP; Capt. C. T. Atkins, MM&P pres.; Exec v-p Einar Mohn, Teamsters; Steve Leslie, SIU membership and will further v-p Operating Engineers; Pres. Larry Long, Int'l Bro. of Longshoremen. The proposed amendments are help to safeguard the secrecy of of a mechanical nature and stem the ballot. primarily from recommendations The proposed amendments to made by various rank and file the constitution are as follows; polls committees in elections since 1. Provides for a bank vault to the SIU constitution went into ef­ which the ballots shall be mailed fect on October 15, 1952. daily and held by the bank until Commenting on the resolution, a membership-elected tallying com­ mittee calls for them. 2. The four months seatime that is requiied to run for an office in Harry O'Reilly, former chief of the AFL's Organizing Department in Washington has the SIU must be on an SlU-conbeen named by the Executive Board of the Maritime Trades Department as its new secre­ tracted ship. 3. Changes the time of election tary-treasurer. The action took place last week at the board's meeting in Chicago, which of a credential committee from the was attended by Si'u-A&G first meeting after September 12th Secretary - Treasurer Paul of the election year to the first meeting in September. Hall. 4. Changes the procedure on The naming of O'Reilly was the voting rosters from maintaining principal purpose of the meeting. triplicate copies to duplicate copies. Prior to his appointment as the VANCOUVER, EC — An­ 5. Changes the period of voting chief administrative officer of the other 1,000 seamen and tug- from November 15th through Janu­ Maritime Trades Department boatmen have been added to ary 15th to the period of November O'Reilly has been serving as as­ to the SIU of NA's ranks as a re­ 1 through December 31. sistant director of organizing in sult of the merger of the West 6. Polls committees may now be Coast Seamen's Union into the elected between 8 AM and 9 AM the merged AFL-CIO. ranks of the SIU Canadian District. instead of only after 9 AM. At the MTD executive board The merger step adds 160 tug­ 7. Provides for the port polls meeting MTD president Harry boats, four deep sea ships and a committees to mail the ballots to small number of harbor ferries to the central bank depository daily. Lundeberg gave a full report on is­ the vessels now manned by Cana­ 8. Provides for a tallying com­ sues involving the marine unions dian Seafarers. mittee of 14 men instead of six which have not yet affiliated with Completion of the merger elimi­ men. Six of the committee will be the Maritime Trades Department. nates the last feeble remnants of elected in New York and two each the once mighty Canadian Sea­ in San Francisco, New Orleans, He pointed out thai some of these men's Union from Canada's water­ Mobile and Baltimore. unions had attempted to infer that front. Back in 1949, the SIU A&G they had been denied admission to 9. Changes the period of the District assisted the Canadian newly-elected officials taking of­ the department. The MTD presi­ SIU in driving the Communists out fice from midnight of March 31 to dent then cited the steps and ac­ of Canada's maritime and, in the midnight of the night of the ac­ tions he had taken to correct these process, broke the grip of the ceptance of the tallying committee false reports. The executive board Communist-dominated CSU on the report. adopted his report and concurred East Coast and the Lakes. At the unanimously in the action he had Following study of the resolu­ time, the West Coast section of tion by the committee, a report taken. the CSU broke with its Communist- will be made to the membership Board Votes Thanks domiiiated leadership and set up its at the July 11 meeting. If the Former AFL Organizing Director Harry O'Reilly (left) is con­ Following the installation of own independent organization. committee approves of the resolu­ gratulated on election to new post as MTD executive sec'yO'Reilly to his new office the Weak As Independent tion a 28-day secret referendum treas. by E. L. Slaughter, sec'y-treas., Int'l Brotherhood of board voted thanks to Morris WeisUp until recently, the WCSU will beign on July 12 and end Longshoremen. O'Reilly was named at last week's executive berger of the Sailors Union of the August 8. went its separate way, but with the board meeting of the MTD in Chicago. Pacific, for the excellent job he merger of the Canadian Confede­ had done in handling administra­ ration of Labor and the Canadian tive duties of the MTD on a proTrades and Labor Congress, the in­ tem basis. He was asked to con­ dependent outfit felt the weakness tinue to assist O'Reilly during tjie of its position outside labor's MOBILE—Controlling interest in the Sword Line has been purchased by Malcolm P. transitional period. Thanks w^e ranks. Accordingly exploratoi-y also voted E. L. Slaughter, secre­ talks were undertaken between McLean, president of McLean Industries, parent company of the SlU-contracted Water- tary-treasurer of the Int'l Brother­ Pan-Atlantic shipping operations. WCSU and the Canadian District hood of Longshoremen, who had to see if a merger was feasible. The Sword Line is a 20been elected secretary-treasurer of Rapid progress in the talks quickly year-old American-flag ship­ service with its "piggyback" tank­ tually all deepwater ports along the MTD at the November conven­ converted them into serious merger er-truck trailer ships. the coast from Maine to Texas. A tion to serve until a full-time ad­ efforts until all obstacles were re­ ping company operating in Pan-Atlantic already operates bill approving Government char­ ministrator could be named. moved and a firm commitment to coastal service. Stock in the com­ two T-2 tankers fitted with special ters on 20 more T-2 tankers from In a final wind-up report, board merge was made by both sides. pany is expected to be transferred platform decks for carrying truck the reserve fleet is due for action Under the terms of the agree­ to McLean Industries at the origi­ trailers only in weekly service be­ in the House today. It has already members were told that the offices of the MTD, in conformance with ment, all regular members of the tween New York and Houston been cleared by the House Mer­ provisions of the federation's con­ nal purchase price. WCSU will receive membership in southbound, and both oil and chant Marine Committee. stitution, are now located in the Gain Operating Rights the Canadian District. The Can­ trailers northbound. A third con­ Details of the Sword Line trans­ national headquarters of the AFLadian Seafarers believe the merger The new acquisition would prob­ verted T-2, the Maxton, is due to action were not revealed. The CIO in Washington. There the de­ will immensely strengthen their ably be used to provide additional be added to the run this month. company operates a few freighters partment has fully equipped new hand in dealings with West Coast operating rights for Pan-Atlantic The company has been seeking and one tanker in coastwise service offices, ready to go into action to shipowners. in coastal ports it is seeking to additionai operating rights in vir­ at the present time. carry out the department's duties. WC Union Merges With Canada SIU (I ,)[ S 'I 1 Harry O'Reilly Named MTD Secy-Treasurer Sword Line Bought By McLean I .-j I ij �Jidr «, 1958 ii^llllll^^ John Sweeney 2 Seafarers Win Grants To England SEAFARERS LOG Congress Speeds Major Ship Bills As Deadline Hears With Congress aiming at adjourning this month, a mountain of legislation still awaits its action, including many key bills affecting Seafarers and the US mer­ chant marine. Despite the heavy load before Congress, prospects for several new US ship ventures brightened this week as the House passed a bill guaranteeing 100 percent Government mortgage insurance on all types of new construction. SIU Secretarytreasurer Pall Hall has twice testified in support of the measure. If cleared by the Senate and the President this year,"^^ it would assure a start on the long-postponed plans of the Arnold Bernstein Line for the first new US passen­ ger ship operation in re-^ in foreign shipyards from using cent years. The service, them in domestic US service. which proposes to use up Quarantine Bill Competing with union members from all over thej -to three converted Mariner- Late introduction of a shipown­ United States, Seafarers have type ships for low-cost tour­ er-backed bill authorizing uniform won two of the three scholarship lU / i i'V i Paee Thre* SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: July II July 25 August 8 August 22 September 5 No Danger Seen On '57 Marine Hospital Funds WASHINGTON Survival of the USPHS hospitals for an­ other year seems assured as a result of Congress' approval this week of funds for the coming year. This week's fund appropria-t' tion of $35.7 million is ap­ der heavy fire during recent years, proximately the same as that especially during the period Mrs. ist travel to Europe, would overtime rate payments for Federal awards offered by the Institute of mean an estimated 1,000 new inspectors who serve the maritime International Education. Seafarer industry may doom this proposal Gene Sinclair was awarded a one- jobs for American seamen. for another year. The bill is now before a Senate year scholarship at Ruskin Col­ The present bill would equalize lege, Oxford, and Seafarer John Commerce subcommittee. the rates for Customs, Immigra­ Ovita Culp Hobby served as SecreSweeney won a year's study award Senate and House lawmakers tion, Quarantine, Coast Guard and voted last year after a stormy fight tary of Health, Education and Wel­ began moving this week to wrap at Coleg Harlech, Wales. Federal Communications Commis­ through both houses of Congress. This is the first time on record up action on a number of other sion inspectors to provide for in­ The fight was touched off by rec­ fare. The ease with which this year's that any US union has had more key maritime bills. The haste for spections at all hours. Lack of a ommendations of the Hoover Com­ funds were voted was attributed to than one winner at a time in its adjournment is linked to the politi system to permit after-hours quar­ mission that all USPHS hospitals an election year reluctance to ranks. In previous years, two other cal party nominating conventions antine inspections is said to cost be closed and care to merchant sea­ arouse the ire of American mer­ next month. Seafarers won these awards. the industry up to $15 million an­ men discontinued. chant seamen and those persons Piggyback Vote Due They are Irwin Suall, who is now nually because of delays in loading The USPHS hospital program who depend upon the hospitals for employed by the organizing de­ Action on another bill of vital and discharging cargoes. for merchant seamen has been un­ a livelihood. partment of the International La­ concern to Seafarers was also ex­ dies Garment Workers Union and pected today in the House, when Ed Larkin, who subsequently won a bill approving Pan-Atlantic an SIU scholarship award and got Steamship's bid for charters on 20 a degree from Cornell University. Government - owned tankers was again due to come up for a vote Pay Room And Tuition A test vote on the measure earlier Of the three scholarships fi­ in the week failed by a tiny margin nanced by the Transatlantic Foun­ At Senate Commerce Committee dation two are for Ruskin College hearings on the mortgage bill this and one for Coleg Harlech. The week, SIU Secretary - Treasurer Firmly established as the pace-setter in the maritime industry, the SIU Welfare Plan Ruskin awards provide 325 pounds Paul Hall again appeared to back marked its sixth birthday last Sunday. ($910 at the official rate of ex­ the measure as the only means of It has paid out $3.4 million in benefits to thousands of Seafarers and their families dur­ change), which provides for room, encouraging financing of new ing that period, and is backed"^ board and tuition and leaves about shipping ventures by private In­ •Death benefits: $1,575,000 sine# $350 for personal expenses. The vestors. HaU testified in support of up by another $3.6 million in benefits unique in the shipping in­ third award at Coleg Harlech cov­ the bill before the House Merchant cash, bonds and other assets. dustry and in union welfare serv­ July 1, 1950 (originally $500, now Approximately $900,000 of the ices generally. It has built up $3,500). ers room, board and tuition, with Marine Committee two weeks ago. •Disability benefits: $214,000 the student having to carry his The House unit passed the measure total cash benefits paid out so far large surplus and operating funds were received by Seafarers and through careful Union-manage­ since May 1, 1952 (originally $20 own personal expenses. a day later. SIU families in the past 12 months. ment administration while sacrific­ weekly, now $35). Sinclair, tlie Ruskin winner, is Originally designed to assist new The Plan began active operations ing nothing in benefits to SIU men •Maternity benefits: $490,000 currently shipping out of the New passenger ship construction only, on July 1, 1950. and their families. since April 1, 1952 ($200 for each York hall while Sweeney is aboard the bill was broadened in commit­ Moreover, the figures on cash One of the first union plans to the Sandcaptain, Construction Ag­ tee to take in all types of new benefits paid do not include all of operate on a self-insured basis, birth; Union has also furnished a gregates dredge, in Venezuela. vessels. It increases Government the Plan's no-cost services to Sea­ it has eliminated high premiums $25 US bond for each child, total $46,000). Both men are ABs. mortgage insurance guarantees farers. Additional benefits have to private insurance companies and •Scholarship benefits: $108,000 from 90 to 100 percent. Previously, gone to Seafarers In the form of cut away the red tape usually en­ since September, 1953 (originally this was available on only special recreation and dormitory facili­ countered in such operations, four, now five awards annually types of vessels. ties, the meal book plan, training Total payments of the Plan to worth $6,000 each). July 6, 1956 Vol. XVIif. No. 14 Call-Selector Bill school facilities in Mobile and date in major cash benefits include •Family hospital and surgical the following: PAUL HALL, secretary-Treasurer Other measures up for action other items. benefits: $92,000 since June 1, 1953 HEBBERT BRAND, Editor; RAY DENISON, include a bill already passed by New Movie Benefit •Hospital benefits: $910,000 since (payments for hospital room & Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art. An additional special benefit v> as July 1, 1950 (rate of benefit origi­ board, surgical costs, doctors' hos­ the House requiring operators of Editor; HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACK, pital visits, hospital extras). Staff Writers; BILL MOODY, GUI/ Area cargo ships to install a new type added in May, 1956, under which nally $7 weekly, now $21). Representative. of automatic radio call selector the SIU Welfare Plan Is to provide to alert the ship to a variety of first-run movies twice monthly for Among Affiliates Page 10 messages from shore when the lone showings to Seafarers and other SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN iftirly ..Page 14 i-adio operator aboard Is off duty. seamen in the marine wards of the 11 BROADWAY It met sharp opposition in the Philadelphia and Tampa city hos­ Dirgpt^ory Of Halls .. .Page 15 NEW YORK CITY House following testimony that It pitals and at 10 US Public Health Inquiring Seafarer ..Page 5 had been faulty in commercial test­ Service hospitals on all coasts. Please check my enrollment and beneficiary cards Meet Your Delegates .Page 10 All told, the SIU Welfare Plan ing. All ships already carry a to see if they are properly filled out. Send the answer to Men In Hospitals .... Page 12 device to receive emergency mes­ now includes a program of 14 sepa­ the following address: Personals Page 15 sages at all times, whether the rate no-cost benefits ranging from operator is on duty or not. Mari­ maternity benefits to scholarships, Recent Arrivals ..Page 15 Name time unions led by the SIU and plus assistance on a variety of per­ Shipping Round-Up ..Page 4 the Radio Officers Union, whose sonal and legal problems through Your Dollar's Worth . .Page 7 Address Soc. Sec. No. special SIU Welfare Service De­ members would be directly af­ fected, are opposed to the new partment with Union representa­ City State gadget. Chance of its passage by tives in major SIU port cities. Unique Benefits Program the Senate are considered slim. It Use the above form if you have already filled out em-ollment is now before a Senate commerce Launched on a modest scale in Published biweekly at tne headquarters and beneficiary cards and want to make sure they are correct. of the Seafarers International Union, At­ subcommittee. 1950 with limited benefits and an lantic & Gulf District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth If you have not filled out these cards, or want to make changes, Another maritime measure due eye to future growth, the SeafarAvenue, Brooklyn 3J, NY. Tel HYaclnth 9-6600. Entered as second class matter for Senate subcommittee action ers Plan has paced the industry in you can get new cards from any SIU port office. at the Post Offlce In Brooklyn, NY, under would bar owners of ships rebuilt I experimenting with new types of the Act of Aug. 24, 1912. $900C SIU Benefits Paid In '55/ Plan 6 Yrs. Old SEAFARERS LOG \ 4 �.11 •4- Pare Four SEAFARER S SIU Wins Sliiittle Run Beefs; Go's To Limit Hiring Non-US Seamen LOG July 9. 1958 June 13 Through June.26 Registered Deck Deck Eng. Eng. Stew. Stew. Tot.il Total Total Securing proper replacements for men who leave their Port A B A Reg. B B A B A ships in ports along the Persian Gulf-Japan shuttle has be­ 11 2 5 9 7 3 27 37 10 come a major headache to crews who stick with their ships. 96 24 81 28 69 14 246 66 312 17 5 19 7 14 8 50 20 70 SIU crews have found thaf^ 61 25 54 32 37 26 152 83 often the companies are hir­ aiso disposed of several other beefs Baltimore 235 10 7 9 8 2 6 21 ing as replacements men who rom crews on the run. Among the 21 42 have little knowledge of the Eng­ promises made by the companies 12 6 6 3 4 5 22 14 36 lish language and even less knowl­ are: installation of awnings on Tampa 2 7 9 6 1 1 22 4 26 edge of the job required. As a their ships, prompt cleaning of Mobile 45 31 15 12 23 12 99 39 138 result, the crewmembers who re­ tanks, clorinating of water, instal­ 57 30 12 12 57' 15 144 39 183 main with their ships must shoul­ lation of windscoops and screens 16 12 13 9 6 31 4 29 60 der an extra burden along with and improved mail service. Houston 17 17 20 10 6 5 43 32 75 the shuttle's usual disadvantage of Wilmington 8 4 6 9 2 5 monotonous months without any 19 15 34 San Francis 12 recreation. 15 22 14 15 12 49 41 90 15 7 Don't Stick To Ship 4 13 2 15 21 35 56 Derk Deck Eng. Eng. Stew. Stew. Total Total. Total In discussions of the problem A B A A B Reg. A B Total 386 150 310 167 with the SIU tanker companies 250 131 946 448 1394 now operating ships in the service, Shipped SIU headquarters officials found Port Deck Deck Deck Eng. Eng. En^g. Stew. Stew. Stew. Total Total Total Total that the companies prefer , to hire A B C A B A B C B Ship. A C American seamen as replacements Boston 0 0 3 2 1 3 5 1 15 8 2 25 but have found that many of the The 12th set of SEAFARERS New York 24 37 64 22 23 67 14 25 192 60 85 337 men available are only interested LOG libraries will start going Philadelphia 4 0 19 12 4 14 5 2 55 21 6 82 In making a short trip and then aboard all SIU ships beginning Baltimore 30 18 18 • 23 19 24 23 18 17 72 59 59 190 piling off on the beach again, next week. The SIU Sea Chest 10 4 6 3 5 4 7 4 15 20 13 48 usually in Japan. The companies will handle the distribution of the Norfolk 8 5 8 6 4 2 5 9 19 promised the SIU that where 50-book sets, one of four library Savannah ......... 19 18 56 3 0 2 3 1 American seamen who intend to packages put aboard the ships Tampa 5 1 0 15 7 1 23 Mobile stick with the ship are available every year. 14 11 21 10 22 17 6 23 72 30 56 158 In foreign ports they will hire them 12 32 33 16 29 46 11 31 143 39 92 274 Each of the 50-book packages New Orleans In preference to others. Lake Charles 13 3 10 13 7 7 8 3 31 consists of paperback volumes in­ 34 13 78 The meetings with the companies corporating a variety of reading Houston 12 5 19 . 13 0 6 10 7 38 35 12 85 matter. The assortments include Wilmington ....... 6 3 3 3 8 2 2 3 3 11 14 8 33 a number of novels, mystery San Francisco 9 0 10 6 2 7 1 1 40 16 3 59 stories, westerns, sport books, Seattle 4 0 2 4 1 5 5 0 13 13 1 27 Deck Deck Eng. books of humor and other popular Deck Eng. Eng. Stew. Stew. Stew. Total Total Total Total B A C A B A B C B A C Ship. reading material. Total 134 118 218 142 125 208 99 126 731 375 369 1475 The shipboard library assort­ Shipping in A&G District ports shot up again during the last period, toppling a few ments were first put aboard by the SEAFARERS LOG in September, records in the process. 1953. They have since proven pop­ Job activity, with 1,475 men dispatched, hit a nine-month high. Registration was heavv "Register and vote" is always a ular with ship's crews for helping also, at 1,394. •; timely message, particularly in a to provide fresh reading matter ed boom for Savannah, and a sort average for them. Only Baltimore New York, Baltimore and presidential election year. And for crewmembers' leisure hours. of "boomlet" for Lake Charles and and Seattle declined. While the where seamen are The appetite of seamen for read­ New Orleans, and Mobile Houston also. more recently, have been booming East Coast is in the midst of a involved, plenty ing materials is a huge one, and At the same time, Philadelphia, boom, the West Coast has fallen of time is needed any books and magazines are and more than held their own. Baltimore slipped under the 200- Norfolk, Tampa, Wilmington and off for a time. In advance. Guy quickly used up. job mark for the period, but the San Francisco held to the same A glance at the shipping figures Walter, secretary- SiSi Solved Problem other three increased sufficiently shows class B and class C shipping pace as the previous two weeks reporter on the Before the I-OG program got un­ to make up for the lapse. They which, except in the case of the running neck and neck and, taken Arlyn, made the derway, seamen had to depend al­ were helped along by an unexpect­ West Coast ports, was well above together, they overran class A dur­ pitch to crewmost entirely on books and mag­ ing the period. However, class A members so that azines supplied by voluntary agen­ registration was high and this will they can help cies. In almost all instances these probably be reflected in the ship­ themselves at the Walter were odd-lot used books of little ping totals next period. polls, as he put it. interest to the men. Otherwise, For the current period, the total seamen had to buy books them­ 3-4-3. shipping broke down to 50 percent for class A, and 25 percent each The department of culinary arts selves. for^ and C. The percentages were With the coming di.stribution, has a few citations to put out this new lows for class A and class B week. Aboard the Edith baker each SIU ship will have received and a new high for class C men, Henry Milton drew a commenda­ 600 different titles since the LOG who have no seniority in the SIU. tion for his "excellent bread and library program began. The books The total number of C men dis­ pastries." Chief cook George Hair are in addition to regular airmailpatched was also a record for the and baker William Langford also ings of the LOG every two weeks A&G District and New Orleans' rated an "excellent" for their chow to the next port of call of each with the crew noting regretfully SIU ship. own total of 92 C men shipped was that both of them were getting a new high for any one port. Pre­ off at the end of the trip. On the viously the largest number of C Hilton, Seafarer J. M. Landy men shipped in one two-week pe­ riod was 246. stepped in and pinch hit for the chief steward when the latter was Class A Has Pick injured and did a good job all The overall picture is expected The following is the latest around. The chief cook aboard the to remain the same as long as available listing of official ex­ Jose Marti also was top-rated for shipping remains good throughout change rates for foreign cur­ his output. the District generally, and class A rencies. Listings are as of men, who have top seniority rights 3- 3- 3for claiming jobs, can pick the^ July 5, 1956, and are sub­ Showing consideration for a spots any way they wish. All Ul^ ject to change without notice. hospitalized shipmate won thanks shipping is busy right now, du^ for Seafarer Charles Wysocki of England, New Zealand, South A£to a tight ship and cargo market, nca; $2.80 per pound sterling. the Robin Mow­ plus above-normal job turnover Australia; $2.24 per pound sterling. bray who was due to the summer vacation sea­ Belgium: 50 francs to the dollar. thanked by the son. Denmark; 14.45 cents per krone. man for visiting France; 350 francs to the dollar. The following is the forecast him while hospi­ Germany: 4.2 marks to the dollar. port by port: talized in Africa. Holland; 3.7-3.8 guilders to the BOSTON: Fair ... NEW YORK: dollar. The Steel Sea­ Very good . , . PHILADELPHIA: Italy; 624.8 lire to the dollar. farer crew show­ Norway; 14 cents per krone. Good . . , BALTIMORE: Still very ed consideration Portugal; 28.75 escudos to the dollar. good . . . NORFOLK: Good; get­ for a workaway Sweden; 19.33 cents per krona. ting better . . . SAVANNAH: Fair aboard by sup­ India; 21 cents per rupee. Wysocki TAMPA: Fair . . . MOBILE: Magical appeal of big ships to small boys scores again as plying him with Pakistan; 21 cents per rupee. Good . . . NEW ORLEANS: Very Argentina; 18 pesos to the dollar. smokes and other needed articles Seafarer Joseph Shaw, ship's delegate on the Suzanne, ex­ good . . . LAKE CHARLES: Busy Brazil; 5.4 cents per cruzeiro. to make his passage home all the plains operation of compass to youngster who toured the HOUSTON: Good . . . WIL­ Uruguay; 52.63 cents per peso. more pleasant. L. Karalunas was ship with a group of NY Cub Scouts. The Scouts also visited MINGTON: Fair . . . SAN FRAN­ Venezuela; 29.85 cents per bolivar. the ship's delegate on this vessel. nearby SIU headquarters before touring Bull Line docks. CISCO: Fair . . . SEATTLE: Slow. 12th LOG Sea Now Ready £• lii Little Man On Big Ship Money Exchange Rates Listed �riTiMiTiiilii July 8. 1958 SEAFARERS LOG Baltimore PHS Cure Is ^Susie The best get-well-quick medicine at the Baltimore USPHS hospital these days Isn't any miracle drug. No, sir! It's a pert 6-year old blonde miss who has captured the hearts and raised the spirits of the 35 seamenpatients in Ward 5, North. The daughter of a Coastguardsman, she's Susan "Susie Q" Tay­ lor, a longterm patient in the hos­ pital as a result of a leg infection. To the patients, though, she's the official morale booster and hap­ piness-spreader. According to the Seafarers in her ward she makes the days seem worth living when she "hot-rods" it into the ward in her wheelchair and gives all the fellows a big smile and a "Hi, how are you feeling this morning?" She then begips her busy day of visiting the beds and "helping" the nurses. She knows the names of almost every man in the ward, his rating, his union af­ filiation and anything else there is to know about him. After a busy day with her charges Susie ends her day with a prayer for the doctors, nurses, the men in Ward 5 (all of whom she mentions by name) as well, as a A top morale booster at the Baltimore USPHS hospital for "don't forget the rest of the pa­ Seafarers and other seamen-patients, six-year-old Susan tients in the hospital, too." And no Check-out is official without "Susie p." Taylor spends her days making life pleasant for saying goodbye to Susie. She everyone else while she recovers from a leg infection. She's sends them all on their way with a hug, a kiss and a parting "stay shown with Seafarer Victor Cooper, holding on to the walk­ well, you hear!" ing doll SIU men in Ward 5, North, at the hospital presented According to the Seafarers in her. Susie is the daughter of a Coastguardsman. her ward, Susie's only competition for popularity is the Seafarers Welfare Service representative on the days he brings the weekly hos­ pital payments. But even here Susie has scored. On his latest visit, the Seafarers Welfare Services representative presented her with a walking doll as a gift from the SIU and the Seafarers of Ward 5 for making WASHINGTON—Seafarers may crew the world's larges their stay a rich and rewarding ex­ ship sometime late in 1958 under a deal worked out "in prin perience. Onassis Will Construct 5 Superships, Transfer 13 I ciple" between the Maritime Administration and US inter­ ests of shipping tycoon Aristotie Socrates Onassis. The ships expected to be trans Conditional approval has ferred are operated by four of On Keep Draft Board Posted SIU headquarters urges all draft-eligible seamen to be sure they keep their local Se­ lective Service boards posted on all changes of address through the use of the post cards furnished at all SIU halls and aboard ships. / Federal Income Tax was originally established to tax only the wealthy. Now the tax has become a heavy burden to all workers. But those persons who can afford to pay heavy taxes make use of loopholes in the tax laws to write off their entertaining, vacationing, cars, etc., as business expenses. Stocks and "deferred pay" schemes also help cut their tax on income. American unions are fighting for a fairer Income Tax Law so as to lighten the load on those who can least afford it: the wage earners, the elderly, the disabled and the widows. De­ spite powerful opposition from all business groups, recent changes have been won in the law. One such change gives relief to working members who must pay for child care. Ship Breakouts Hit Snag; Gov't May Wait Awhile WASHINGTON—The US shipping industry was treated to a game of "buck-passing" this week when the Federal Maritime Board okayed one private operator's bid for char­ ters on 15 Libertys from the^ reserve fleet and then left the lost by waiting a while longer and final decision up to the Mari­ seeing how the picture develops. time Administrator. The impression gained was that the Government shipping agencies planned to "sif on the application of the Isbrandtsen Company and a dozen other private operators for ship breakouts for a while. The Maritime Administrator, Clarence G. Morse, is also chairman of the FMB. High Cargo Rates Sharply rising cargo rates and a tight ship market this spring prompted a number of private companies and the International Cooperation Administration, which handles movements of US aid car­ goes, to request up to 81 ships from the lay-up fleet. Thirty-five more have already been taken out or earmarked for the use of the Navy's Military Sea Transportation Service for the "Operation Blue Jay" supply run to US military bases in the Arctic. However, cargo rates have been slipping down slightly since the beginning of June, as more ships become available and the mountain of cargo waiting to be shipped be­ gan to diminish. The feeling now is that since the Government has taken so long in acting on the breakout requests, nothing can be Isbrandtsen wants the Libertys for up to a year to carry coal to France. Other operators from all coasts have chimed in with re­ quests for ships to meet other com­ mitments or prospective freighthauling contracts. In theory, the FMB approved Isbrandtsen's request and passed it on to the Secretary of Commerce who, in the course of things, must okay any breakout of ships. But it also left it up to the Maritime Administrator to keep a check on shipping conditions to make sure they require additional ships. The maneuver has the net effect of barring immediate action on the application, in the expectation that as more and more ships become available, cargo rates will drop and normal conditions will return. This would cancel out most of the charter applications. assis' American companies, Trafal­ gar Steamship Corp., Victory Car­ Question: Pan Atlantic is encouraging stock purchases by its riers, Inc., US Petroleum Carriers Inc., and Western Tankers. Ele­ employees, including seamen. Do you think a Seafarer should ven T-2 tankers, the 18,000-tanker buy stock in a steamship company? Olympic Games and one Liberty are to go under either Panamanian, Frank Gustav, oiler: I don't think Pat Vlera, stwd dep't: I wouldn't Honduran or Liberian registry, so because you might become too want to buy any myself because I where they could theoretically be close to the com­ don't think I have reclaimed for US use in an emer­ pany and fall any business buy­ gency. away from your ing stock where Vessels involved are expected to Union brothers. I'm going to be be the tankers Republic, Federal, You might get in­ working. When I Arickaree, Battle Rock, Camp Na- terested in the do that then I manu. Fort Bridger, Lake George, company's wel­ can't be inde­ Stony Point, McKettrick Hills, fare above all. It pendent of the Montebello Hills, William A. Bur­ would be okay company any den and Olympic Games and either though, to buy more because the Lewis Emery, Jr., or the Hey- stock in outfits some of my wood Broun, both Libertys. outside the Union. money is tied up in it. Build Within Two Years 4 4» 4^ 4" 4 4 John Liston, AB: It might be all Leon Ryzop, cook: If you start The new ships must be built within two years after contracts are right if a seaman bought stock in buying stock in a steamship com­ a company pro­ pany the next signed. Agreements for the con­ vided he didn't thing you know struction of the five new ships, in­ become a com­ you start worry­ cluding the 100,500-tonner, must pany regular and ing about how be completed by the end of Sep­ ride one com­ the company is tember, 1956, or the Onassis group pany's ships all making out. Be­ will be liable to certain specified the time. Other­ fore long you can damages. The company has 30 wise, it is just change into a days from the end of June to pro­ like any other company man. I duce specifications of the ships saving. There is don't think that they wish to build. nothing wrong is a very good Loss of the 13 ships to the SIU idea for the seamen. would mean a cutback of 400 con­ with investing a few bucks. tracted jobs, a little less than half 4" t J4 4 4 Ralph Bullard, cook: I can't see Joe Bracht, bosun: Definitely, if of which would be regained when the new ships are completed. It it, not in a Union-contracted com- it's a good steamship company. A man's got every­ is understood they could be trans­ p a n y anyway. thing to gain ferred any time after contracts are The men should that way. A good signed. The three smallest ships stay away from Unioh man isn't of 32,650 tons would probably be companies the going to change manned on the same scale as the Union does busi­ just because he three new supertankers being built ness with because buys stocks. If I for Cities Service, one of which it is a stockhold­ can make extra is due to be crewed this month. er's interest to dough for my They are to carry 33 unlicensed protect the com­ personnel. The other two Onassis pany's end at the wife and kids ships would probably carry slightly expense of the that way, I would larger crews. men who work for it. be all for it. already been given by the US for the foreign-flag transfer of 13 American-flag ships in exchange for construction of one super-giant 100,500-deadweight-ton tanker, an­ other of 46,000 tons and three of 32,650 tons each for US construc­ tion and operation. All 13 ships are now manned by Seafarers. HOW AMERICAN UNIONS SERVE EVERY AMERICAN Paye Fir* �Page Six SEAFARERS LOG July e, 1956 1 S3 F- •f SlU Meeting Night A recent membership meeting in iSeiv York—one of a dozen being held the same evening in SW port cities throughout the United States—is the subject of the pen and ink sketches of LOG artist Bernard Seaman. i \ % •I 4^ M i/f �July 6, 195S SEAFARERS LAKE CHARLES—Still flushed with their success in winning repeal of Louisiana's twoyear-old "right to work" law, trade unionists here called on fellow unionists in other states dominated by anti-labor legislation to follow their example. Gov. Earl Long signed the^" "right to work" repeal bill' into law two weeks ago after Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margolius Appliances Slashed; Meat Costs Rise Sharp price cutting of household appliances, air conditioners and television sets by many manufacturers and retailers offers moderateincome families a chance to pick up good comparative values in major home needs this month. Even some manufacturers like RCA, who never dumped TV sets, have been unloading them this summer at cut rates. But while prices of appliances are being slashed, the cost of living itself is reaching for an all-time high this summer. Chief reason is the climbing price of meat, especially pork. Watch your meat buying this summer. If you follow last winter's pattern, you may find yourself with soaring food bills and a shattered budget. July is a good month for buying clothes as well as appliances. The July clearances offer sharp reductions on dresses, men's lightweight suits and sportswear and nylon hosiery. But the most valuable July buying opportunities are the annual shoe sales. Take advantage of these, for shoes will cost more this fall. After raising prices this spring, manufacturers have announced another price hike for fali. Some brands will cost as much as eight percent more, and the average in­ crease is estimated at about five percent. This second increase really hurts, since shoes are the biggest item in a wage-earning family's clothing bill. A family of four spends about $75 a year for shoes, or about 16 percent of Its entire wardrobe cost. f > \ I' \ / \ I '• 'i •! ,i •i • I / ; 1 \ V:\ The widespread legend that such recent price increases are required by wage increases, as manufactur­ ers invariably announce, and as working people themselves, some­ times get to believe, is exploded by a recent study made by the re­ search division of the Boot and Shoe Workers Union. The fact is, the actual direct labor cost per pair of shoes was five peicent low­ er in 1955 than in '54, and eight percent lower than in '53. The re­ duction in actual labor cost was due to an increase ot 5.5 percent in productivity. Here are tips on July buying opportunities; AIR CONDITIONERS: Now that price tags on air conditioners have been brought down to more rea­ sonable levels, moderate-income families are showing more inter­ est, as indicated by this depart­ ment's mail. This summer, air conditioners are widely available for $200-$250. If you want installation and a year's service contract, the stores often make you pay $35 additional. Expert installation is desirable but the service contract may not be necessary if you can buy just an installation job, as the machine is warranted by the man­ ufacturer anyway for the first year. One reason for the lower prices have been the introduction of VAampcre air conditioners. These are often available for as low as $180$200. Unlike the full-power 11-15 amp models, the low-amp air con­ ditioners need no special wiring, will plug into any AC outlet and use up to 40 percent less current, which is a valuable saving in operating cost (often about $10 a month in high-rate territories). However, 7'/3-amp coolers deliver only about 85 percent as much cooling power as the high-amp modeis. The low-amp type may be satisfactory enough where the cooling demand is not severe. But be warned that demand generally is severe in a room that is not well in­ sulated, or that has east or west exposure, especially with a large window expanse. Besides the differences In amperage, there are also differences in size. Room conditioners eome in half and three-quarter ton size. Gen­ erally the half-ton size is used for small rooms, and the three-quarters for larger rooms or very warm areas. In buying an air conditioner, invest in basic efficiency, cooling ca­ pacity and service convenience rather than gadgets such as extra dials, although a thermostat is a desirabie feature that pays for itself in re­ duced operating costs. Compare the operating quietness of different models, the rate of air flow and air exhaust (to keep the air fresh), and note the ease of removing filters for cleaning, oiling the fan and clean­ ing the condenser, all of which must be done periodically for best performance. FOOD: Meat's rising prices call for careful buying this month and the greater use of aiternative protein foods such as eggs and cheese. To avoid overspending, try to keep your meat biils down to 25 percent or less of your entire food bill. Chief problem is the higher price of pork, with hog prices up about 20 percent as the result of reduced marketings, and such retail cuts as loins and chops up 8 to 12 cents a pound in just the past month. Pork shoulder is still comparatively reasonable. Beef prices have been going up too, with steaks again reaching for that discouraging $l-a-pound level. Chuck is stiil a com­ paratively good buy. Poultry prices have been cheaper this year, and eggs are still reasonable, but will be going up soon. Page Seven La. Win Stirs 'Work Law' Foes YOIR DOllAR'S WORTH \ LOG labor-backed majorities in the State Senate and House voted to kill the law. Seventeen other states still have similar laws on the books and strong efforts are being made in others to have new restrictive laws passed. News of the success of the re­ peal fight, in which Seafarers and the SIU here and in New Orleans took a major role, overshadowed a decided shipping upswing after several weeks of relative quiet. Couldn't Help Out The job activity was such, SIU Port Agent Leroy Clarke said, that he was unabie to furnish men to other Gulf ports which requested them. A total of 78 men were shipped during the period, including a siz­ able number of class C men, most of them in the blackgang. Ciarke noted that although there were enough B men registered to han­ dle all the jobs, many were not ready to ship out and let the jobs pass by. Nine Cities Service tankers, plus the Val Chem (Valentine) in Port Neches, Texas, the Westport (New England) in Port Arthur, and two SUP tankers here accounted for the prosperity. The SUP ships were the Schuyikill and Cowanesque and, with the regular SIU ships, each took a few men. See Clear Sailing Ahead For '50-50' The last remaining threat to the "50-50" law in the current session of Congress appears to be doomed to a quiet death. A report this week by the Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee disclosed that the exclusion of then introduced and sent to his surplus agriculture cargoes committee for study. from the "50-50" law would not be in the nation's best interest, thus sealing the fate of the Case-Ander­ son Biil. It was the parent to the CaseAnderson bill — the Farm Bill — which earlier this year threatened to undermine the nation's 10-yearold policy of requiring that at least half of all government-financed aid cargoes go in American ships. In hearings on the Case-Anderson Bill lobbyists for foreign shippers joined forces with farm bloc repre­ sentatives to seek exemption from the "50-50" iaw for shipments of farm surpius. Their argument was that unless the law was bypassed any disposal of surplus goods would be severely restricted. When the Farm Bill went to the floor of the Senate it was Senator Warren Magnuson (Dem. - Wash.), who succeeded in having the refer­ ences to "50-50" dropped from the bill. The Case-Anderson bill was Stay Put For Idle Pay Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid changing their mailing addresses if they want to continue re­ ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting their next check after they notified the state unemployment offices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. An average delay of a month is reported in most cases, causing considerable hardship to the men involved. In his committee's report Sena­ tor Magnuson noted that the "5050" requirement has had little effect on disposing of surp'us farm goods and that as of May 31, 1596, "the disposal program was within t.hree percent of total completion." Because the program has been so successful legislation has been introduced in both Houses to in­ crease the program from $1.5 billion to $3 biilion. Serious Affect On MM Magnuson also noted that "the loss of the preference cargoes would have had a disastrous effect upon the American merchant ma­ rine." The British, long critics of the rule, apparently have come around to agree with American supporters of the law, as being a necessary support to a US merchant marine, according to the committee's re­ port. The committee concluded that there was no desire to injure agri­ culture but there are other aids to surplus disposal that can be applied by the Department of Agri­ culture. Throughout the fight against "5050" the State Department has al­ lied itself with the Department of Agriculture and foreign shipping lobbyists to wreck the law and thereby boom business for foreign fleets. ...Now It's Tattoos And Tobacco "Relaxed masculinity" ain't nothing new to Seafarers, but it's just been discovered by the cigarette advertisers—at least that's what the men behind Marlboro cigarettes call it. All over America a rugged looking he-man with an anchor tattoo on his hand is appear­ ing in magazines, billboards and newspapers, extolling the like us folks—and to show he's no The result, the biggest overnight virtues of Marlboro cigarettes. parlor athlete but rugged they sensation in cigarette sales since As a result, tattoos are enjoying a sudden revival in the nation's interest. So, Seafarers who carry on them the artistry of the tattooer are right in fashion. How did this all happen? It seems that the man with the tattoo Idea eame after a survey made by Philip Morris Tobacco Company, the parent of Marlboro. The survey showed that men smoke most of the cigarettes In this country, so any advertising pitch should be concentrated on them. They found that red was the most attractive color to men, so red (plus white for cleanliness) was chosen for the package. Appeal To Manhood Then they decided that they should appeal to the masculinity in men and thus each man who, of course, considers himseif mas­ culine would identify himself with the product. To show a man in a tuxedo with a cigarette doesn't mean anything to the miilions of men who will never wear one, so they put a cigarette in the heman's hand in a locale where he is thoroughly enjoying himself—and is relaxed. That's when a cigarette tastes best, they figure. So, he's fishing, skin diving, hunting—just gave him a tattoo. Sir Walter Raleigh. The "Marlboro man" has nothing on these Seafarers, who are decorated with enough tattoos for a year's supply of those ads. They're displaying their artwork on the counter of the hiring hall at SIU headquarters just to show that tattoos and nicotine burns really do mix. None of 'em smoked the brand in question. But relaxed? You betl �Pace Eight SEAFARERS LOG RESOLUTION Proposing Amendments To SlU-A&G Constitution WHEREAS, The present Constitution contains a long and detailed election procedure looking to the preservation of the voting rights of the membership, and WHEREAS, it is to the interest of the voting rights of the membership that the election procedure be reviewed from time to time for the purpose of amending such procedure, and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments, herewith, annexed hereto, be made a part hereof, and labeled Exhibit "A", tighten up the procedure generally, and specifically eliminate the "lame duck" period, provide for the depositing of voted ballots each night in a bank, or bonded warehouse, or with a regular bank official, or bonded warehouse official, or similar deposi­ tory, instead of keeping them in the Union Halls during the entire voting period, and pro­ vide for an enlarged balloting committee which, instead of being restricted to Headquar­ ters, would include representatives of the outports, in particular, the ports of Mobile, New Orleans, Baltimore, and San Francisco, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT, in accordance with the Constitution, the resolu­ tion on the amendments set forth on Exhibit "A" be approved by the membership and that the proposed amendments go through the con­ stitutional process in sufficient time to apply to the forthcoming general election and, to ac­ complish this result, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that. Headquar­ ters Port elect a provisional Constitutional Committee at the meeting of June 27, 1956, which, if the proposed amendments, as at­ tached hereto, are approved by a majority vote of the membership, will then automatically be­ come official, with the said committee to begin functioning immediately, in accordance with the provisions of Article XXVII, Section 2, of the Constitution. an American flag merchant vessel or vessels, covered by contract with this Union, or four (4) months of employ­ ment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its sub­ sidiaries, or affiliates, or at the Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination, and" 4. Article XIII, Sec. 2(a), is amended by changing the first sentence thereof to read, as follows: "A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the first regular meeting in September of the election year, at the Port where Headquarters is located." 5. Article XIII, Sec. 3(d), is amended to read, as fol­ lows: "(d) No member may vote without displaying his Union Book, in which there shall be placed an appro­ priate notation of the date and of the fact of voting, both prior to being handed a ballot. A ballot shall then be handed to the member who shall thereupon sign his name on a roster sheet (which shall be kept in duplicate), to­ gether with his book number, and ballot number. The portion of the ballot on which the ballot number is printed shall then be removed, placed near the roster sheet, and the member shall proceed to the voting site." J. ALGINA, A-1 CLAUDE SIMMONS, S-1 6. Article XIII, Sec. 3(g), is amended to read, as follows: "(g) Voting shall commence on November 1st of the election year and shall continue through December 31st, exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holi­ days legally recognized in the city in which the Port affected is located. If November 1st or December 31st falls on a Sunday or on a holiday legally recognized 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 com­ mence at 9:00 AM, and continue until 5:00 PM, except that, on Saturdays, voting shall commence at 9:00 AM and continue until 12 Noon, and, on regular meeting days, voting shall commence at 9:00 AM and continue until 7:30 PM." PAUL HALL, H-1 AL KERR, K-7 7. Article XIII, Sec. 4(a), is amended to read, as fol­ lows: DATED: Brooklyn, NY, June 25, 1956. Exhibit "A" 1. Article X, Sec. 1(d), is amended by changing the next to the last paragraph thereof to read, as follows: "At the first regular meeting in August of every elec­ tion year, the Secretary-Treasurer shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting report. This report shall rec­ ommend the number and location of Ports, the number of Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Agents, and the number of Port Patrolmen which are to be elected for each Port. It shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any other similar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed or de­ livered at the close of each day's voting, except that the Secretary-Treasurer may, in his discretion, postpone the recommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting in October." 2. Article XI, Sec. 1, is amended to read, as follows: "Section 1. The following elected officers and jobs •hall be held for a term of two years: Secretary-Treasurer Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Port Agent Patrolman The term of two years set forth herein is expressly iubject to the provisions for assumption of office as con­ tained In Article XIII, Sec. 6(c), of this Constitution." 8. Article XII, Sec. Kb), is amended to read, as follows: "(b) He has at least four (4) months of sea time aboard "(a) Each Port shall elect, prior to the beginning of the voting on each voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting of three members. For the purpose of holding a meeting for the election of a Polls Committee only, and notwith­ standing the prov' ms of Article XXIV, Section 2, or any other provision of this Constitution, five (5) mem­ bers shall constitute a quorum for each Port, with the said meeting to be held between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, with no notice thereof required. It shall be the obliga­ tion of each member wishing to serve on a Polls Com­ mittee, 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 the said meeting are sent daily to Head­ quarters. In no case shall voting take place unless a duly elected Polls Committee is functioning." 8. Article XII, Sec. 4(b), is amended to read, as follows: "(b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall collect all unused ballots, 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 corre­ sponding serial numbers on the roster, and then com­ pare the serial number and the amounts of ballots used with the verification list, as corrected, and ascertain whether the unused ballots, cotli by serial numbers and amount, represent the difference between what appears on the verification list, as corrected, and the ballots used. If any discrepancies are found, a detailed report thereon shall be drawn by the Polls Committee finding such dis­ July 6, 1958 crepancies, which report shall be in duplicate, and signed by all the members of such Polls Committee. Each member of the Committe. may make what separate com­ ments thereon he desires, provided they are signed and dated by him. A copy of this report shall be given the Port Agent, to te presented at the next regular meeting. A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the SecretaryTreasurer, who shall cause an investigation to be made forthwith. The results of such investigation shall be re­ ported to the membership as soon as completed, with recommendations by the Secretary-Trea.surer. A majority vote of the membership shall determine what action, if any, shall be taken thereon, with the same effect as in­ dicated in Article I." 9. Article XIII, Sec. 4(e), is amended to read, as fol­ lows: "(e) In order to maintain the secrecy and accuracy of the ballot, and to eliminate the possibility of errors or irregularities in any one day's balloting affecting all the balloting in any port, the following procedure shall be observed: At the end of each day's voting, the Polls Committee, in the presence of any member desiring to attend, pro­ vided he observes proper decorum, shall open the ballot box or boxes, and place all of that day's ballots therein in an envelope, or envelopesi as required, which shall then be sealed. The members of the Polls Committee shall thereupon sign their names across the flap of the said envelope or envelopes, with their book numbers next to their signatures. The Committee shall also place the date and name of the Port on the said envelope or en­ velopes, and shall certify, on the envelope or envelopes, that the ballot box or boxes were opened publicly, that all ballots for that day only were removed, and that all of those ballots are enclosed in the envelope or envelopes dated for that day and voted in that Port. The Polls Committee shall check the rosters, and any other records they deem appropriate, to insure the foregoing. At the discretion of Headquarters, official envelopes may be pre­ pared for the purpose of enclosing the ballots and the making of the aforesaid certification, with wording em­ bodying the foregoing inscribed thereon, in which event, these envelopes shall be used by the Polls Committee for the aforesciJ purpose. Nothing contained herein shall prevent any member of a Polls Committee from adding such comments to the certificate as are appropriate, provided the comments are signed and dated by the member making them. The envelope or envelopes shall then be placed in a wrapper or envelope, which, at the discretion of Headquarters, may be furnished for that purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be securely sealed and either delivered, or sent by certified or reg­ istered mail, by the said Polls Committee, to the deposi­ tory named in the pre-election report adopted by the membership. The Polls Committee shall not be dis­ charged from its duties until this mailing is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted and kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box or boxes are locked and sealed before handing them back to the Port Agent, and shall place the key or keys to the boxes in an envelope, across the flap of which th' members of the Committee shall sign their names, be numbers, and the date, after sealing the envelope se­ curely. In addition to delivering the key and ballot box or boxes as aforesaid, the Polls Committee shall de­ liver to the Port Agent one copy of each of the roster sheets for the day, the unused ballots, any reports called for by this Section 4, any files that they may have re­ ceived, and all the stubs collected both for the day and those turned over to it. The Port Agent shall be respon­ sible for the proper safeguarding of all the aforesaid ma­ terial, shall not release any of it until duly called for, and shall insure that no one illegally tampers with the material placed in his custody. The remaining copy of each roster sheet used for the day shall be mailed by the Polls Committee to Headquarters, by certified or regis­ tered mail or delivered in person." 10. Article XIII, Sec. 5(a), is amended to read, as follows: "(a) On the day the balloting in each Port is to termi­ nate, the Polls Committee elected for that day shall, in addition to their other duties hereinbefore set forth, de­ liver to Headquarters, or mail to Headquarters (by certi­ fied or registered mail), all the unused ballots, together with a certification, signed and dated by all members of the Committee that all ballots sent to the Port and not used are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each member of the Committee to make separate comments ) ( , I; I i I <! fj L �July 6. 1956 I^ SU K under his signature and date. The certification shall specifically identify^ by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. In the same package, but bound separately, the Committee shall forward to Head­ quarters all stubs collected during the period of voting, together with a certification, signed by all members of the Committee, that all the stubs collected by the Com­ mittee are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each member of the Committee to make separate comments un­ der his signature and date. The said Polls Committee members shall not be discharged from their duties until the forwarding called for hereunder is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted ar.d kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. 11. Article XIII, Sec. 5(b), is amended to read, as follows: "(b) All forwarding to Headquarters, called for under this Section 5, shall be to the Union Tallying Committee, at the address of Headquarters. In the event a Polls Committee cannot be elected or cannot act on the day the balloting in each Port is to terminate, the Port Agent shall have the duty to forward the material specifically set forth In Section 5(a) (unused ballots and stubs) to the Union Tallying Committee which will then carry out the functions in regard thereto of the said Polls Committee. In such event, the Port Agent shall also forward all other material deemed necessary by the Union Tallying Com­ mittee to execute those functions. All certifications called for under this Article XIII shall be deemed made according to the best knowledge, information, and belief of those required to make such certifications." SEAFARERS LOG 13. Article XIII, Sec. 5(d), is amended to read, as follows: "(d) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall proceed to Headquarters Port as soon as possible after their election but, in any event, sball arrive at Head­ quarters Port prior to the first business day after Decem­ ber 31 of the election year. Each member of the Commit­ tee not elected from Headquarters Port shall be reim­ bursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expense oc­ casioned by their traveling to and returning from Head­ quarters Port. All members of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subsequent to their election to the day they return, Ui normal course, to the Port from which they were elected. "The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves arid, subject to the express terms of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. Decisions as to special votes, protests, and the contents of the final report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Union Tallying Committee, but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain the ballots from the depository immediate­ ly after the termination of balloting and to insure their safe custody during the course of the Committee's pro­ ceedings. The proceedings of this Committee, except for the actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open to any member, provided he observes decorum. In no event shall the issuance of the hereinbefore referred to closing report of the Tallying Committee be 'delayed beyond the January 15th imme­ diately subsequent to the close of voting." 14. Article XIII, Sec. 5(f), is amended to read, as follows: "(f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall be taken up the discrepancies, if any, referred to i.i Section 5(c) of this Article and the recommendations of the Tally­ ing Committee submitted therewith. A majority vote of the member.ship shall decide what action, if any, in ac­ cordance with the Constitution, shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not include the ordering of a special vote unless the reported discrepancies affect the results of the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote shall be restricted thereto. A majority of the membership, at the Election Report meet­ ing, may order a recheck and a recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three or more mem­ bers of the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this Section 5(f), the closing report shall be accepted as final." 12. Article XIII, Sec. 5(c), is amended to read, as follows: "(c) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 members. Six shall be elected from Headquarters Port, and two shall be elected from each of the four ports of Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, and San Francisco. The six to be elected from Headquarters Port shall consist of two from each of the three departments of the Union. The others shall be elected without regard to department. The election shall be held at the last regular meeting in December of the election year. No Oft'icer, Port Agent, Patrolman, or candidate for office, or the job of Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee. In addition to its duties hereinbefore set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged with the tally of all the ballots and the preparation of a closing report setting forth in complete detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all 15. Article XIII, Sec. 5(g), is amended to read, as follows: ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the "(g) A special vote ordered pursuant to Sec. 5(f) must rosters, verification lists, and receipts of the Port Agents, take place and be completed within seven (7) days after all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts, the Election Report meeting, at each Port where the disand with each total broken down into Port totals. The ci-epancies so acted upon took place. Subject to the fore­ Tallying Committee shall be permitted access to the elec­ going, and to the limits of the vote set by the member­ tion records and files of all Ports, which they may require ship, as aforesaid, the Port agents in each Port shall to be forwarded for inspection at its discretion. The re­ have the functions of the Tallying Committee as set forth port shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered, and in Section 5(c), insofar as that section deals with the terms shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these of such special vote. The Secretary-Treasurer shall make a discrepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign sufficient amount of the usual balloting material immedi­ the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any ately available to Port Agents, for the purpose of such spe­ member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the cial vote. Immediately after the close thereof, the Port accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with Agent shall summarize the results and communicate them pertinent details. to the Secretary-Treasurer. The ballots, stubs, roster sheets, "The Tallying Committee is also charged with the re­ and unused ballots pertaining to the special vote shall ceipt and evaluation, of written protests by any member be forwarded to Headquarters, all in the same package, who claims an illegal denial of the right to vote. If it but bound separately, by the most rapid means practicable, finds the protest invalid, it shall dismiss the protest and but, in any case, so as to reach Headquarters in time to so inform the protesting member, by wire, on the day of enable the Secretary-Treasurer to prepare his report as dismissal. If it finds the protest valid, the Committee required by this Section 5(g). An accounting and certifi­ shall order a special vote, to be had no later than within cation, made by the Port Agent, similar to those required the period of its proceedings, on such terms as are prac­ tical, effective, and just, but which terms, in any event, shall'include the provisions of Section 3(c) of this Article and the designation of the voting site of the Port most convenient to the protesting member. Where a special vote is ordered in accordance with this Section 5(c), these terms shall apply, notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained in this Article. Protests may be made only in writing and must be received by the Union Tally­ ing Committee during the period of its proceedings. The reports of this Committee shall include a brief summary of each protest received, the name and book number of the protesting member, and a summary of the disposition of the said protest. The Committee shall take all reason­ able measures to adjust the course of its proceedings so as to enable the special vote set forth in this Section 6(c) to be completed within the time herein specified. No closing report shall be made by it unless and until the special votes referred to in this Section 5(c) shall have been duly completed and tallied." Page Nine of Polls Committees, shall be enclosed therewith. The Secretary-Treasurer shall then prepare a report contain­ ing a combined summary of the results, together with a schedule indicating in detail how they affect the Union Tallying Committee's results, as set forth in its closing report. The form of the letter's report shall be followed as closely as possible. Two (2) copies shall be sent 'o each Port, one copy of which shall be posted. The other copy shall be presented at the next regular meeting after the Election Report meeting. If a majority vote of the membership decides to accept the Secretary-Treasurer's report, the numerical results set forth in the pertinent segments of the Tallying Committee's closing report shall be deemed modified accordingly, and, as modified, ac­ cepted and final. If the report is not accepted, the numerical results in the pertinent segments of the Tally­ ing Committee's closing report shall be deemed accepted and final without modification. If ordered, " recheck and recount, and the report there­ on by the Union Tallying Committee, shall be similarly disposed of, and deemed accepted and fii.vl, by majority vote of the membership at the regular meeting following the Election Report meeting. If such recheck and re­ count is ordered, the Union Tallying Committee shall be required to continue its proceedings correspondingly." 1 16. Article XIII, Sec. 6(a), is amended to read, as follows: "(a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number 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 the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determinations shall be made only from results deemed final and ac­ cepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to notify each individual elected." 17. Article XIII, Sec. 6(c), is amended to read, as follows: "(c) The duly elected Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, Port Agents, and Port Patrolmen shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon at which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as pro­ vided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwith­ standing anything to the contrary contained in Article XT, Sec. 1. This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume hi-^ office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected Secretary-Treasurer to assume office, the provisions of Article X, Section 2(a), as to succession shall apply until such office is assumed. If he does not assume office within 90 days, the line of succession shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership." 18. Article XXVII, Sec. 2, Is amended to read as follows: "Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constitutional Committee in the Port where Head­ quarters is located. This Committee shall be composed of six memon-s, two from each Department and shall be elected in accordance with such rules as are established by a majority vote of that Port. The Committee will act on all proposed amendments referred to it. The Committee may receive whatever advice »nd assistance, legal or otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare a report on the amendment together with any proposed changes or substitutions or recommendations, and the reasons for such recommendations. The latter shall then be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. If a majority vote of the membership approves the amendment as recommended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the Union by secret ballot in accordance with the procedure outlined in Article XIII, Section 3(b) through Section 5, except that, unless otherwise required by a majority vote of the membership at the time it gives the approval necessary to put the referendum to a vote, the Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (6) members, two from each of the three (3) departments of the Union, elected from Headquarters Port. The amendment shall either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all Ports and made available at the voting site in all Ports." i . �Page Ten I' SEAF ARERS July 6. 1956 LOG Clean Ships Spotlight Top Crews NEW YORK—Good working relations and cooperation between crews and officers on SIU ships in the midst of a steady shipping boom were spotlighted last week in a repor by SIU Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Claude Simmons. Simmons said the lack of-^-' — " - - - - - SF Shipping Hangs On, Waiting For Real Boom in ship traffic, was assurance that SIU crews and delegates "were really on the ball doing their jobs." Routine beefs encountered during the past two weks were easily settled aboard the ships. The continuing job boom prac­ SAN FRANCISCO—Registration has finally caught up tically stripped the beach clean of with shipping here, although job activity is running a little all ratings, resulting in unpreced­ ented activity for class C men. The slow right now. number of class C men shipped during the period, 85, was a record Port Agent Leon Johnson in­ for the port and the District as dicated shipping would prob­ well. Almost half of them were in ably be a bit quieter than < usual the deck department, due to the for a while. In-transit ships are shortage of class A and class B still coming in to take their quota deck ratings. of men, however. SEATTLE—On the opposite end Welcome Mat Out The upward surge of registra­ of the scale now with the East Meanwhile, headquarters offi­ tion is always welcome, since ex­ Coast in the midst of a shipping cials again put out the welcome cess manpower never lasts too long boom for a change, this port city mat for men in other ports who are in this area when any sort of a in the far Northwest has simmered eager to ship out right away. They boom develops. down temporarily, pending new forecast more good shipping in the Lone payoff and sign-on for the developments. future, with a number of ships due period was the Jean LaFitte (Wa­ Only one of two anticipated pay­ in for payoff from long runs. terman), coupled with five other offs showed up during the past The total number of regular jobs Waterman and one Calmar in- period, and the in-transit traffic shipped, 337, was also a record for transit. Calmar was represented was light also. The coming two the year so far. In addition, 16 by the Seamar; the Waterman con­ weeks should produce the "latestandby jobs were shipped last pe­ tingent included the Young Amer­ running" Longview Victory for riod, the bulk of them also in the ica, Kyska, Yaka, Madaket and payoff and at least a trio of indeck department. Warrior. They were all in pretty transit ships, according to Jeff Other developments in the port fair shape. Gillette, SIU port agent. included the temporary lay-up of one ship, the Carolyn (Bull), which is due to crew up again in a few days. Nineteen other ships were paid off, four signed on foreign articles and fourteen were serviced in transit. The backbone of every SIU ship is its delegates. These Sea­ farers, elected by the crew, are volunteers tvho represent the crew to the officers, defend the union agreement and shoulder the responsibility of keeping a crew happy and beefs to a minimum dur­ ing a voyage. CHELSEA (N. A. Marin*), April 13 —Chairman, R. Kledlnger; Secratary, C. Southwick. It was assumed that ship's linen was belnR given to native boatmen acting as launchmcn pro­ vided by company's agents In titillon. Issue of face and laundry soap brought up. Stores requisitioned for four months' trip but were already running short. DEL ALBA (MIsi.l, May SO—Chair­ man, J. Voral; Sacratary, W Oals. Repair list completed. Ship s fund $13.62. Headquarters reports read and accepted. Delegate to contact agent in NO pertaining to .signing on at beginning of coast trip imstead of end of trip as customary. Ship to be fumigated. Delegate to contact patrolman in NO to see if ice capac­ ity can't be increased. Steward to contact captain for fresh stores and John J. Lawton, cook Experience in more than one shipboard department is really useful to a ship's delegate. Seafarer John J. Lawton finds. The fact that he has worked both on deck and in the galley helps explain why Lawton has ^ A one-year rule for steward de­ been elected numerous limes delegate can take a course of ac­ partment members on West Coast as ship's departmental dele­ tion knowing the department is ships went into effect Friday, June gate. 22, after the membership of the Lawton also has one other val­ Marine Cooks and Stewards voted uable qualification—a lot of sea94 percent in favor in a referen­ time on SIU dum. At the same time, the stew­ ships. Sailing ards union members approved a steadily since draft of new shipping rules. All 1943, he has of the West Coast unions now have "been around" rules of this kind. the SIU fleet and 5" 4" 4" is familiar with Oil bargemen in Los Angeles the variety of harbor have come up with a new problems Seafar­ three-year agreement providing ers come up wage increases of 26 to 29 cents against on dif­ an hour as negotiated by the In­ ferent ships and runs. land Boatmen's Union. The agreeUp until 1946, Lawton sailed men provides true overtime of as ordinary on deck, but he time and a half. Base wages are switched over to the steward de­ $2.11 an hour and up. partment then and worked all the 4) 4" 4" Seafarers on the Lakes started ratings the department offers. So manning the largest fresh-water he can bring to the delegate's job passenger liner when the 10,000- considerable knowledge about a ton SS Aquarama went into serv­ good number of shipboard jobs. Rules of Procedure ice. Her regular run will begin in In the process of serving as del­ 1957 between Detroit and Cleve­ land. The former C-4 was con­ egate, Lawton has worked out verted to accommodate 2,500 pas­ some rough and ready rules of sengers and 165 automobiles on procedure which he finds valuable. To begin with, he says, the Union Lakes cruises. oldtimer has the advantage of be­ 4« 4» 4» A company medical form asking ing thoroughly familiar with the crewmembers to sign off ships Union's policies and should know when injured or ill stating that the contract inside out. A good they are going to get treatment for part of any delegate's job, he finds a specific ailment has been de­ is clarifying matters for crew­ nounced by the Sailors Union of members, especially new men, and the Pacific. The SUP pointed out settling beefs among the unli­ that the crewmembers could hard­ censed crew as well as between ly be expected to diagnose their crew and topside. own ailments. The kicker in the "1 always find things go more form is the line which says "1 smoothly," he said, "if you take hereby declare that 1 am suffering the time to explain Union policy from no other illness or injury and contract items to the men in than as above specified" which the department. If there's a beef would damage a man's chances for within a department, it usually maintenance if his diagnosis was helps to call a departmental meet­ wrong. ing to thrash it out." Then the ML with him, and what's more, know­ ing that all of the men have the pitch on exactly what the beef is about. Teamwork between the four del­ egates is another asset to any smooth-running ship. That takes some of the load of heavy respon­ sibility off the back of the ship's delegate on matters affecting the whole crew. Lawton is also firmly convinced that delegates should do business directly with the skipper where possible. "Mates and engi­ neers may promise you action," he says, "but the old man is the one who decides, so you might as well see him about it in the first place." Keep A Record Of course there are beefs which just can't be settled on the spot. Then it is up to the delegate to keep a good record and see to it that the matter is entered in the minutes which are forwarded to headquarters. Very often the Union can take action on the beef shoreside even before the ship pays off. "Mainly it's the delegates' jobs to dispose of as much business as they can so that the patrolman can deal with disputed overtime and other matters without getting hung up by a lot of petty com­ plaints." Lawton's seafaring career got its first start back in 1919 but ended abruptly two years later when the old International Sea­ men's Union folded. In the. years between 1919 and 1942 he drove taxis and ambulances in New York until he was drafted into the Army. He was discharged a year later as over-age and it was then that he renewed his seamen's pa­ pers and started sailing with the SIU. I T. ARLYN (Bull), Juna 12—Chairman, Ballard; Sacratary, C. Walter. Three men paid olT In Islands, one man replaced from the hall. Sick man's property Inventories. Cups to tie returned to pantry after use. Washing machine to be cleaned after using. Cards for absentee voting to be obtained from delegate. Men should register to vote in their home state. Ship's fund $3.01). Delayed sailing from C.uanica. Dispute as to division of wages on men paid off in Islands. New delegate elected. OCEAN STAR (Dolphin), April 15— Chairman, C. White; Secretary, J. Poluchovlch. Mattresses to be put in board. Repair list to be made up. Screen doors to be built. MARIE HAMILL (Bloomflald), May 27—Chairman, S. Young; Secretary, H. Pierce. Ship's fund $.40. Two hours delayed sailing in LaPallice, France. Slows, Awaits Payoff MEET YOUR DELEGATES nleatlons read and accepted. Request ed hot water at all times. TV to be taken to Union hall if ship tics up. Members to be properly dre.ssed when using messroom, JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman) Juna 2—Chairman, J. PIcou; Sacra tary, J. Chelton. Ship's fund $20.52. Repair list turned in. OCEAN STAR (Dolphin), Juna 9Chairman, Nona; Secretary, J. Poluch' ovich. One man hospitalized in Alex andria, Egypt. Need new washing machine. Captain to carry enough American money to foreign ports. Need new mattresses. Discussion on repair list and future stores. wire for same if Thomas. possible at St. WIDEAWAKE (Maritime Overseas), May 23—Chairman, A. A. Kessen; Secretary, J. Arallanes. Communica­ tions read and posted. New washing machine to be bought. Suggestion made steward to prepare memo for men to use in keeping laundry and recreation rooms clean. JEAN (Bull), June 17—Chairman, D. Pontes; Secretary, E. Johnston. SANTORE (Ore Navigation), Juna 17 —Chairman, Henry Schwartz; Secre­ tary, R. Mason. One member hospi­ talized in Callao. Peru. Beef about food. Need more food and better preparation of same. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), May 30—Chairman, G. Lawson; Secretary, C. West. Fans to be installed where needed. Discussion on repairs. All hot air vents to be repaired. One man missed ship in San Juan. New washer received broken. New delegate elected. Porthole screened. Discussed numerous general welfare shipboard conditions. IDEAL X (Pan Atlantic), June 16— Chairman, G. Grahne; Secretary, V. Sxymanskl. Delayed sailing from Houston was disputed. Ship's fund $22.14. Fifty-cents to be donated by each new crewmember to ship's fund. Dispute about clothing allowance. MARYMAR (Calmar),. May 30— Chairman, J. RIseman; Secretary, M. Herring. Messrooms and foc'sles to be painted. Ship's fund $16.05. Need more stores. Discussion on steward buying stores out of his own money. Tea bags not to be given to individu­ als. Crew to be quiet while men are sleeping. ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), Juna 16—Chairman, G. GIMIspie; Secretary, D. Beard. Washing machine to be re­ paired. Iron purchased $19.35. Ship's fund $15.36. Reports read and ac­ cepted. New mattresses needed. Milk should be served twice a day. General discussion on repairs. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), Juna 9—Chairman, J. Jordan; Secretary, L. Karalunas. Discussed method of han­ dling d beef. Also discussed steward department working rules and guide to improve the department. Ship's fund $16.00. Suggestion that funds be used to supply SIU workaway with cigarettes and other articles he may need before arriving home. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), June 17 —Chairman, W. Tatum; Secretary, F. Reid. Old refrigerator placed in messroom and new one placed in officers' lounge. Messroom and galley to be sprayed. Cots and linen to be re­ turned after use. Agents praised for dispatching news of death in Lamily to crewmember at sea. One member left ship at Port Everglades due to injury sustained while moving refrig­ erator. Reports read and accepted. Objection about receiving used equip­ ment from officers' quarters, such as fans, refrigerators. STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), March 26—Chairman, J. Rose; Secretary, J. Levin. Ship's fund $10.00. All com­ munications from headquarters read. May 21—Chairman, J. Easterling; Secretary, J. Morgan. Disputed over­ time and general beefs with topside to be taken up with patrolman at payoff. Crewmember sent letter to LOG concerning beef. Ship's fund $10.00. 100 hours disputed overtime. Company agent to be personally re­ sponsible for cashing travelers checks, insuring legal e.vchange and prompt cashing of checks for members. Pan­ tryman to perform duties properly. June 17—Chairman, J. Buzalski; Secretary, J. Rose. Repair list turned in. Many beefs as result of no coop­ eration from topside. Ship's fund $10.00. Communication fi-om head­ quarters concerning use of shore gang labor. Suggestion to have proceedings of meeting recorded. Messhall not kept clean. Fight between two mem­ bers. A list of contraband articles to be published in future issues of the LOG. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), June 10— Chairman, P. Calebaugh; Secretary, R. Kienast. No bottles to be taken ashore in the States. Ship's fund $14.00. Messhall and pantry to be kept cleaner. W. H. CARRUTH (Transfuel), Juna 10—Chairman, W. Dolins; Secretary, J. Labenz. Repair list to be turned in. Some disputed overtime. EVELYN (Bull), June 17—Chairman, W. Barth; Secretary, J. Schaller. Pan­ try to be painted. Ship's fund $13.00. One man mis.sed .ship in Port Sulphur. Discussion on TV set. W. H. CARRUTH (Transfuel), April 28—Chairman, A. Pedrosa; Secretary, M. Kramer. Bunks to be repaired. Draw will be given in travelers' checks before getting to port. Ship delegate elected. Crew asked to take better care of cots. GULFWATER (Metro), June 10— Chairman, J. Williams; Secretary, C. Field. Some disputed overtime. AUBURN (Alba), June 3—Chairman, R. High; Secretary, G. Hoga. Reports read and accepted. Ship delegate, treasurer and reporter elected. Fau­ cets not working properly. All doors, except gangway door, to be kept closed in port. Departments to ro­ tate cleaning laundry, recreation room, etc. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), June 17—Chairman, R. Sullivan; Sec­ retary, A. Lambert. Water situation cleared up. No fans as yet. Ship's fund $.97. One man missed ship in Texas City. Pantryman missed ship in New York. Need new cots, more fresh fruit and pepper sauce. LEWIS EMERY JR. (Victory Car­ riers), May 27—Chairman, N. Abernathy; Secretary, W. Schafer. All major beefs squared away in New Orleans. Chief steward hospitalized in New Orleans. KATHRYN (Bull), June 13—Chair­ man, W. Ekins; Secretary, E. Bonefont. Shortage of cool water in Port of Fajardo, PR. Ship's fund $5.15. Delegate to be changed at every pay­ off. Headquarters reports read and accepted. More fresh fruit and fresh milk requested. ALCOA PEGASUS (Alcoa), June 17 —Chairman, W. Whitnew. Secretary, L. Phillips. Ship's fund $60.00. Dele­ gate and reporter elected. Discus-sion on present welfare set-up on family benefits and hospitalization as com­ pared to various hospital Insurance and benefits. GENEVIEVE PETERKIN (Bloomfield), June 17—Chairman, D. C. Jones; Secretary, H. Sullivan. Ship's fund $42.00. Few hours disputed overtime. Need new electric coffee urn. Galley smoke .stack to he cleaned. Books to be turned over to patrolman at pay­ off by delegate. GULFWATER (Metro), May 6 — Chairman, J. Williams; Secretary, N. Gillespie. American currency to be issued. Linen improved. New delegate elected. Deck bathrooms to be paint­ ed. More variety needed in night lunches. ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), June 2— Chairman, J. Dial; Secretary, J. Pursell. Library to be obtained. Every­ one cautioned to break seal on liquor. Discussion on food and wiper being slrod. HILTON (Bull), June 13—Chairman, F. McErlane; Secretary, E. Rosa. Cap­ tain Nilsen hospitalized in San Juan for appendectomy; replaced by chief mate. Steward under observation in hospital. Ships' fund $25.00. Commu- DEL SUD (Miss.), June 10—Chair­ man, J. Noonan; Secretary, W. Per­ kins. New ship's delegate elected. Ship's fund $167.12 at end of voyage No. 63. Bought uniforms, new books, movie projector. Balance on hand $40.27. Picnic fund $72.20. Linen to be kept in good condition and return complete change to prevent restric­ tion on issuance. Crew asked to do­ nate to picnic fund for orphange. Steps to be taken to prevent re­ currence of foul-up in company doc­ tor's office previous to sailing. Jh �SEAFARERS Page Eleven LOG Balto Has Breather Ships Only 190' BALTIMORE—SIU shipping here fell off slightly during the past two weeks, just missing the 200-job mark. But the traffic was still heavy, especially for B and C men. Activity in these two senior­ ity groups ran well ahead of well as for several sister unions in class A shipping, with rela­ the SIU of North America and the tively few class A men apparently anxious to move out at this time. Registration gained somewhat dur­ ing the period in readiness for an­ other boom period. Urges Taking Jobs Now Analysing the situation, SIU Port Agent Earl Sheppard called on Seafarers to grab the jobs as they come while they continue to be available. "This boom can't last forever," he commented, "and those who sit back and wait may find themselves still on the beach when things slow up." Affairs of the port remain in good shape, he added, with all fa­ cilities of the branch building get­ ting a full play from the member­ ship. He again thanked Seafarers and others using the building for their cooperation in keeping things on an even keel. The SIU hall is regional head­ quarters for the AFL-CIO and the Baltimore Federation of Labor, as Union Has Cabie Address Seafarers overseas who want to get in touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable address, SEAFARERS NEW YORK. Use of this address will as­ sure speedy transmission on all messages and faster serv­ ice for the men involved. The heat of the summer is here and with it the dying days of another Congress. Facing our legislators is a mountain of legislation that must be disposed of, for there will be no more action until January. A sizeable number of excellent bills affecting seamen were introduced into this session of Congress, If favorable action is taken on all of them this meeting of Congress could be one of the most productive in the past decade. We'll know the SAVANNAH—Getting an SIU crew aboard the newlyacquired tanker Kern Hills proved to be a kinky problem full story before the month is out. for almost 36 hours here, until the former crew finally signed off under protest. The departing crew, mem­ the Heywood Broun (Victory Car­ bers of the National Maritime riers), "with an able assist from Savannah Booms; Hassle Over Tanker Won By SIU 'How About Us?' Union, at first refused to leave headquarters," said Port Agent Maritime Trades Department. During the past period 12 ships paid off, six signed on and 20 were serviced in transit. Beefs were at a minimum on most of them. New Agency Stirs Biz For Boston BOSTON—One of the primary projects to be undertaken by the new Massachusetts Port Authority !s expected to be a second tunnel or a high-level bridge linking the city proper with East Boston. One tunnel is already in operation. Seven members of the new state agency appointed by Gov. Herter still have to be approved by the Executive Council, which hasn't met yet to confirm them. The authority, whose members serve without pay, will act as a private agency in operating Logan and Hanscom Airports, the Mystic River Bridge, Sumner Tunnel and the city's sprawling port facilities. Will Issue Bonds The state will loan it $750,000 to begin operations, and the author­ ity will then float a multi-milliondollar bond issue to finance pur­ chase of existing facilities and con­ struction of new projects under its supervision. It is expected to be a key factor in reviving local waterfront and shipping activity. Meanwhile, SIU branch affairs in the port are running smoothly, according to Port Agent James Sheehan, and both registration and shipping have perked up some­ what. The outlook for the future also looks fair. Both the William H. Carruth (Transfuel) and the Cantigny (Cit­ ies Service) paid off and signed on during the past period, while the Robin Mowbray (Seas Shiping) called in transit. The payoffs were all clean, Sheehan com­ mented. A new supporter to the runaway shipowners whose only because they had signed on foreign E. B. McAuley. Now efforts are flag is that of the dollar sign is the Saturday Evening Post. articles for the ship's previous underway to get approval of all owners but failed to make a for­ the operators for use of a char­ In a recent issue—called to our attention by several crews— eign voyage. In the interim, the tered bus to provide one round the national magazine shed copious tears for the Republic of Kern Hills was sold to an SlU-con- trip daily between Sunny Point Liberia's failure to make greater use of its sudden rise to tracted company, the Long Island and Wilmington at company ex­ Tankers Division of Western Nav­ pense. fourth place in ship tonnage. igation. Good Job By Delegate Without a word of solace for the thousands of Americans The parent company operates one McAuley also commented, in who lost jobs when hundreds of US-flag merchant ships were Liberty dry cargo ship, the Western passing, that ship's delegate Frank "Duke" Livingston on the Broun transferred—though still owned by Americans—the maga­ Trader. Error By Ex-Owners "did an above-average job in zine suggests that we give Liberia a couple more ships. Eventually, after much haggling, handling his duties on this vessel TAMPA—Shipping isn't quite These would be used to train Liberian crews to man the ships the NMU crew left the ship and brought in a veiy clean vessel matching the heat here, but is hoping to collect the month's which was a pleasure to pay off." running at a better than usual pace now under Liberian flag. wages due them by law for the He reported one beef on the ship to the satisfaction of all hands. The magazine article overlooks the fact that none of the error by the former owners. The involving a Seafarer who worked Liberian-flag ships ever see Liberia and should that nation Kern Hill, a T-2, is due to make as wiper on the way over to France Torrid weather has had every­ body scurrying for shelter in the make any demand to crew the ships flying its flag the own­ two voyages to Venezuela to load and was promoted to FWT on the past few weeks, SIU Port Agent ers of the vessels would merely transfer their ships to a coun­ oil for the East Coast. Plans for way back. Since clocks on the Tom Banning commented. her beyond that are not known. ship were advanced about five Although there were two ship try that doesn't ask such questions. In other developments here, be­ hours on the way over, due to time payoffs, there were no sign-ons In the maritime industry it is common knowledge that the sides booming shipping, was the zone differences, the promoted during the period, and the inonly reason Panama, Honduras and Liberia collect registra­ news of efforts by SIU headquar­ wiper worked an extra 20 minutes transit vessels had to carry the tion fees from runaway operators is because their fees are ters officials to arrange decent each time the clocks were turned ball to clear some replacements off for crews on the in­ back during the return trip. This the beach. The Gulfwater (Metro) the lowest, their taxes the lowest and their safety require­ transportation creasing number of ships loading item was squai-ed away by having and the Arizpa (Waterman) were ments the lowest. And no questions are asked. "The whole military cargo at the new Army the company pay the man five the ships which paid off. operation takes place in a New York office and requires all ammunition depot in Sunny Point, hours' overtime under the terms On the in-transit side, seven of half an hour. ships paid visits over the last two NC. The depot is "out in the mid­ of the contract. Of course, the magazine has the real culprit in hand. He's dle of nowhere," according to all The unusual shipping activity weeks. These were the Alcoa the American seaman for, according to the magazine, "a accounts. Many Seafarers have for the past period came in the Pointer (Alcoa); Del Campo dishwasher on an American ship draws more pay than the beefed about having to dig down wake of a continuing low port (Mississippi): Chickasaw, Iberville, in their pockets for the one-way registration, McAuley added, with Fairisle (Pan Atlantic), and John captain on some foreign ships." taxi fare of about $10 between the result that he had to call on B. Waterman and LaSalle (Water­ An American seaman could also tell the Satevepost that a Sunny Point and Wilmington, NC, ports as far away as Lake Charles man). All of the ships were in good copyboy on an American magazine makes more than the about 30 miles away. and New York for men. Baltimore, shape. editor-in-chief of some foreign magazines, but what does Some simplified arrangements Norfolk and Mobile also gained Affairs of the port are also run­ ning smooth, Banning added. were made here for the crew of from the prosperity here. that prove? Tampa Greets Shipping Rise i \ /<: (i �r SEAFARERS Paffc Twelve Calmar Anglers Losing 'Big Ones' Seafarers on Calmar ships usually make the most of the ample fishing opportunities all along the coast. The only trouble is, the fish are now jumping clear of the ships instead of staying put. SIU anglers on at least three nabbed by Brother Larry. "But to Kane. "They generally haul in the Calmar vessels report a coni- the dismay of all, the big one took jawOnonly." the other hand, h# expressed mon plaint: they either wind his line away," comments V. E. the thanks of the crew to Dean, up hauling in the jaw only or the "really big ones" get away alto­ gether. Since fresh fish make a favorite meal on these ships, the situation is caus­ ing a lot of grief. On the Massmar, where stew­ ard James Eichenberg and the chief engineer usually team up to land an occa­ sional fish dinner for the gang, Elchenberg Eichenberg now appears completely stymied. It seems he just can't land anything now without the help of the chief engineer, while the latter Is on va­ cation. Witnesses attest he caught five fish on one occasion, but only man- Monte, ship's reporter. Fish jaws hardly make a com­ plete meal but the gang on the Portmar has had to be content with them. "They catch them but don't boat them," laments reporter Cecil 4-8 oiler, and Jimmy, wiper, for several meals of fresh fish caught on the westbound voyage. This duo landed over 200 pounds of brainfood on one occasion. SEAFAKERS IN THE HOEPHAIN LOG-A-RHYTHM: Change By I. C. Weisbrot (These lines were written 14 years ago, but Seafarer Weisbrot be­ lieves—and others will agree— they are still appropriate "today, and always."—Ed.) Yoii who fear change Are like The sheep who drink Only from familiar waters. Dust and drought destroy Waters unfed By living streams; Time fouls still waters. Blind are the shepherds Who lead Their sheep back To these still stagnant waters. USPHS HOSPITAt, MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Edmund Abualy Anthony D. Leva Manuel Antonana Mike Lubas Eladio Arls Joseph D. McGraw Fortunato Bacomo Archibald McGuigan Frank W. Bemrick David Mcllreath Robert L. Booker H. F. MacDonaid Frank T. CampbeU Michael Machusky Wm. J. Conners A. MartinelU E. T. Cunningham Vic Milazzo Walter L. Davis Joseph B. Murphy Emiiio Delgado Raiph J. Palmer Robert M. Douglas George G. Phifer John J. Driscoll James M. Quiiin Robert E. Gilbert George E. Renal* William Guenther D. F. Ruggiano Bart E. Guranick G. E. Shumaker E. F. Haislett G. Sivertsen Taib Hassen Henry E. Smith Joseph Ifsits Karl Treimann Thomas Isaksen Harry S. Tattle Ludwig Kristiansen Fred West Frank J. Kubek Norman West Frederick Landry John T. Westfall James J. Lawlor Virgil E. Wilmoth Kaarel Leetmaa Pon P. Wing Leonard Leidig Chee K. Zai USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY Adrian Aarons V. M. Mackelis Oscar E. Blain Thomas Moncho Fructuoso Camacho Alonzo W. Morris George Carlson Peter Notias Antonio DeSouza Telesfore Olivares John Dovak Charles W. Palmer R. E. Dunsmoore Aniceto Pedro Philip Frank B. Porcello Esteil Godfrey Jose Quimera James Higgins H. W. Reisaner Bernard Hunter G. H. Robinson Konstant Kain Jose Rodriguez Donald McShane John Szcepanski John McWiiliams Pete TriantaSUos USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. A. L. Atkinson Thomas B. Harmon Francis J. Boner Alfred Sawyer USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Terrell Adams Elmer L. Browh Blair Allison George H. Bryan George E. Anderson Franciso Bueno Kenneth Bewig Victor B. Cooper Edward Blevins D. P. Eidemire Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY ZONE STATE Signed TO AVOID DUPLICATION; If you are an old subscriber and hav* a change of address, please give your former address below: ADDRESS CITY To the Editor: I would like to thank Brother Cal Tanner, our Mobile port agent, and Brother Leroy Clarke, our agent in Lake Charles, for their, prompt and accurate service in delivering a message about the death of my wife's grandmother, who was so dear to her. I was at the sea on the Chiwawa and received the mes­ sage before my wife knew about All letters to the editqr. for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request,. When things run right for Massmar anglers, fish always come out second best in the competition. The array here includes ten dolphin ranging from 15 to 30 pounds, plus four Icing mackerel of 18 to 24 pounds. This catch was handiwork of several SIU crewmembers on the ship. aged to get two of them aboard. This doesn't square at all with pre­ vious performances and has the steward muttering under his breath. The steward on the Pennmar is having a little better luck lately. He caught six dolphins in one day. A few days earlier, two others, including a one 37-pounder, were Offers Thanks For Union Aid Letters To The Editor Fishing's Good In Iceland, Too SIU crews on ships bound for Iceland are urged to stock up on fish-hooks and fishing lines by Wesley Young, steward on the Marie Hamil. "There's plenty of good fishing there, and we do mean seafood only—the kind that comes out of the water." Young's advance to the anglers (all kinds) was noted in the ship's minutes for the in­ formation of all hands. July 6, 1956 LOC ZONE STATE Thomas C. Finnerty Donald Forrest Thomas D. Foster Dolan D. Gaskill Joseph GiU Gorman T. Glaz* Leo C. Hannon Edward Huizenga Ira H. Kilgore Lindmore Kubecka Manuel Lourido Ira McCormack E. T. McElhenny PhiUip Navitsky Markos Pomirof Gerado Riviera Fiorentino Teigeiro Harold WestphaU USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Joseph Badyk James A. Patrice USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Alfred A. Hancock John E. Markopolo Robert Kehrly Concepcion Mejia R. L. Littleton Ricardo Tarrealba USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. Frank N. Bachot Mai McAlister Benjamin Baugh A. McCloskey Claude F. Blanks Alex Martin Lawrence A. Bosco James M. Mason Robert Brown William Mims S. Carregal Jules Mones Cloise Coats Bernard Moy* Albert T. Cooper C. Nickerson Floyd Cummings William Parii Earl J. DeAngelo Edward Poe Chas. F. Dorrough Winford Powell William Driscoll Joseph A. ProulX Jaime Fernandez Anastacio Quinonei Clarence Graham Randolph Ratclia Walter Harris Emigdio Reyes William Haveiin Edward Samrock Charles Jeffers John Sercu Gustaf W. Johnson Wade Sexton George Jasprzyk Toefil Smigielski Martin Kelly Harry Smith Frankie Kittchner West A. Spencer Edward G. Knapp Lonnie R. Tickl* Thomas Landa Luciano Toribio Leo H. Lang James E. Ward William Lawless Charles E. Well* Lewis Ledingham David A. Wright Cosby Linson 6TH DIST. TB HOSPITAL MOBILE. ALA. David M. Baria USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Marcelo B. Belen Luther R. Amton W. C. Besseiievro H. M. Proios Charles Dwyer Milton Reeves M. M. Hammond A. Stankiewicl Chas. E. Johnson USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Maximino Bernes R. L. Johnson Jr. Jose Blanco Jimmle Littleton L. A. Holbrook USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. L. Bosley Arthur A. Furst G. F. Cobbler VA HOSPITAL ALBERQUERQUE, NM Charles Burton VA HOSPITAL KERRVILLE, TEXAS BiUy R. HUl VA HOSPITAL DURHAM, NC Oscar Pearson USPHS HOSPITAL LEXINGTON, KY. S. J. Pierson VA HOSPITAL CORAL GABLES. FLA. Ernest H. Webb USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Frank E. Anderson John C. Palmer B. F. Deibler Kosendo Serrano it. She had just arrived in Lake Charles and her people did not know any other way to contact her but through the SIU hall. Again thanks to both of these brothers. H. G. Sanford t t 4) More Safety On Ships Needed To the Editor: I would like to express my opinion regarding the current "safety program" going on aboard our ships. I was hurt a few times, due to negligence aboard ship. Per­ haps I could have been more careful, but the fact still re­ mains that there was cause for these accidents. The people whom we turn to for advice were notified of these hazardous conditions, but to no avail. Hence, I'm a "three-time loser." I was hurt this last trip and, while I'm returning to the States as a passenger from Bombay, I've got a cast about my midsec­ tion from a back Injury caused by said negligence. I hope no one in the future will have to go through the pain and misery that I am undergo­ ing at the present. Here's for a better "Safety First" in the fu­ ture and to all member broth­ ers, good luck and Godspeed. E. W. "Bouncy" Carter 4" 4" Union headquarters telling them about me. When I got back to New York, I found that the crew of the Andrew Jackson never notified the Union, and the company didn't either. The ship paid off in the States and none of the crewmembers reported what had happened to me. I can't say too much for the Surveyor gang. Quite a few of the men visited me regularly, including Delegate Fancher, Bosun Johnny Swiderski, and the electrician. They brought me fruit and other things to help make it more pleasant for me. Once the Surveyor notified the Union, I started getting letters from SIU Welfare Serv­ ices. When the doctors said it was okay for me to go home, Welfare Services got the com­ pany to arrange to repatriate me on the Steel Executive. I also learned that the allot­ ments I had been sending home had been stopped. Maybe if the Union had been notified in time they could have gotten the allot­ ments continued and saved a lot of hardship. I would like all of the broth­ ers to consider what happened to me and to see to it that when a shipmate is hurt that he is not forgotten. Harold Laumann 4" Hurt Overseas, Charges Neglect To the Editor: Last March 12, I got a broken hip aboard the Andrew Jackson in Calcutta. The accident hap­ pened when I was hit by a cargo load and knocked to the deck, and then the load was picked up and dropped on me again. From the looks of things, I won't be able to work for some time. I was taken ashore to some kind of a clinic which was the dirtiest excuse for a hospital 1 ever saw. I was there for three days and the company agent didn't show up to see me until I got the nurse in charge to call him down. Then I was trans­ ferred to another hospital which was a much better place. For the next month I didn't hear from anybody or see any­ body except that the company agent came around once in a while. Finally the Steel Sur­ veyor came into port and the delegate on board there, Earl Fancher, sent a radiogram to 4> I 4 Give Advance Notice On Beefs To the Editor: Most of our beefs on the McKettrick Hills have been satis­ factorily cleared up, thanks to the attention from SIU head­ quarters. We got our awning for the afterdeck and our new stove. As far as the stove is con­ cerned, I understand that the company agent in Savannah shelled out the cash for it. I hope he gets the medal he de­ serves instead of what I think he is going to get from the company. Rotten Stores We pulled into LA about three weeks ago with Argentine stores, consisting chiefly of putrid meat. Of course, since the stay of a tanker in port is so short, effective action is al­ ways difficult. Besides, the stores had to be sealed before the ship could be cleared. Then it was impossible over a week­ end to plow through the red tape to get the seal broken in order to have the meat in­ spected. So let this be a warning to others. Here we have one good reason why a ship's fund should be maintained. On something this serious it might well be worth it to wire the information ahead to the Union agent, and give him a chance to get to­ gether with the health inspector and a Customs official before the time runs out. These people will all work to­ gether if given a chance. This kind of red tape must be cut before arrival, especially on a tanker. Need Head Start Everybody has rules to obey and a set procedure to follow, but where the situation is criti­ cal and time a vital factor, a head start is just playing it safe. Of course, once the Union got wind of this beef, the action was fast. A lot of garbage was condemned posthaste in the next port and a lot of good stores came aboard. Daniel D. Backrak Ship's reporter n �July 6, 1958 SEAFARERS ALICE BROWN (Bloomfltld), May 37—Chairman, Walsh; Secratary, N. Hatglmlslos. Repairs to be taken care care of. New icebox for crew mesa needed. Present one too small. Clothes to be removed from line when dry. Clarification on transpor­ tation requested; ask if men can payoS on West Coast. Radio operator gave good service on news. ROBIN MOWBRAY (Robin), June 3 —Chairman, T. Barry; Secretary, A. Concalves. Ship's fund $41.88. Addi­ tional money to be collected from members at payoif. All communica­ tions posted on board. Support SlU's stand on bill presented to Congress by Rep. Felly of Washington. Poor delivery service of personal and Union mall In SA. Slop sink to be cleaned after use. Butter and other night lunch items to be put In icebox LOG Page Thirteen Shuttle Runs Monotonous ? Not In June I about travelers checks.' Soma dis­ puted overtime. New ship's delegate elected. Laundry to be kept clear from S-10 AM for cleaning. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Saafrain), June IS—Chairman, A. Manandai; Secretary, C. NIaltan. Ship's fund $4.83. New ship delegate and reporter elected. EDITH (Bull), May 27—Chairman, A. Smith; Secretary, McPherson. Ship delegate elected. Ordered more silver and glasses. Ship to be fumigated for cockroaches. June is traditionally the time for nuptial affairs, possi­ bly because the heart starts ARTHUR M. HUDDELL (Bull), May 27—Chairman, E. Bryant; Secretary, T. Thompson. Some disputed over­ time. Headquarters reports read and accepted. Books to be kept locked up. MARORE (Ore Nav.), May 31 — Chairman, E. McNab; Secretary, S. Wolton. Ship sailed short one fire­ man. Ship's fund $52.16. Washing machine to be repaired. WACOSTA (Waterman), May 28— Chairman, C. Quinnt; Secretary, John S, Hauser. Ship's fund $10.00. Bad water in tanks. TRANSATLANTIC (Pacific Water­ ways), June 3—Chairman, F. Calnan; Secretary, C. Jensen. Repair list turned in. Wiper hospitalized at Bremerhaven. New man on board. All matters to be handled by department delegate. No crewmember to ap­ proach patrolman personally with beefs. New library requested. after use. Members to be properly dressed before entering mess rooms. Crew expressed sympathy to Radio Officer's Union In recent loss of their president. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Watarman), Juno 3—Chairman, R. Barbot; Secre­ tary, R. Sessions. Discussion on money clearance. Launch service bad in Hlrohata. No shore leave and no water taken In LA. Ships' fund $10.05. Poor mall delivery. No hooks on door in meat bo-' as per safety recom­ mendations. Discussion on water ra­ tioning despite fact that water could have been obtained in San Pedro. ARICKAREE (US Petroleum), June 3—Chairman, D. Van Alstine; Secre­ tary, P. St. Marie. Letter from SlU headquarters concerning conditions aboard vessel, such as fans, water condition and other repairs. Some disputed overtime. Shipboard safety suggestions attended to. New treas­ urer elected. Discu.ssion on beef be­ tween two brothers aboard vessel. Discussion on merits of getting draws in yens or dollars. Asia won. CHICKASAW (Pan Atlantic), June 10—Chairman, J. Farrand; Secretary, J. Perera. Matters pertaining to food and repairs taken up In New Orleans —squared away. Headquarters report read and accepted. Crew not to throw cigarette butts and papers In water fountain. Keep stevedores away from ship's bathrooms and crew quarters. BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Serv­ ice), June 10—Chairman, J. Tanner; S<. retary, H. WIrtz. Union to see company about launch service in Lake Charles. Discussion on food service and night lunch; also guard In Lake Charles. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), May 2—Chairman, H. DeClerx; Secre­ tary, F. Corio. Washing machine to be kept clean. JOSE MARTI (New England Indus­ tries), May 27—Chairman, L. lovino; Secretary, D. Pashkoff. Headquarters notified about captain's attitude, se­ curity watches and general condition of ship. Ship's fund $47.00. Treasurer elected. Need more juices for break­ fast and more variety of food. Recrea­ tion hall and messhall to be kept clean. Put out more than one carton of cigarettes a week. ROBIN KETTERING (Seas Shipping), May 18—Chairman, Les Ames; Secre­ tary, R. Whitley. Letter regarding passenger utility written to headquar­ ters. Ship's fund $25.90. Man taken off work In saloon because of fight­ ing. New delegate elected. Discus­ sion on painting of mess halls and galley. Screen doors on main deck to be repaired. Suggestion to buy iron from ship's fund. ARAPAHOE (Marine Trans.), May 20—Chairman, P. Smyth; Secretary, D. Garrigues. Ship's fund $7.00. Stores not being put on table. Night lunch should be increased. Refrain from unnecessary noises at night. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), June 10 —Chairman, E. Parr; Secretary, E. Saul. Delegate elected. Treasurer elected. Ship's fund $142.00. Deck department should not refuse over­ time In Hawaii preparing holds for sugar as it was agreed in New Or­ leans all hands would be used. CHELSEA (N. A. Marine), May 13— Chairman, R. Kledlnger; Secretary, C. Southwick. Cigarettes put out twice a month during stay at Qullon. Launch service inadequate and dangerous. Dugouts capsized on several occasions. Few hours disputed overtime. Insuffi­ cient fans. Ship to be fumigated. Pick up stores at Aden. VAL CHEM (Valentino Tankers), Juno 12—Chairman, L. Sacco; Secre­ tary, L. Hagmann. Ship sailed short one man. One man failed to stand last two hours of watch. Several hours disputed overtime. Clarified reason why no hospital slip was is­ sued on coastwise run. Ship's fund $4.92. New iron purchased $15.00. Delegate cautioned crew to be able to turn-to when returning to ship. New delegate elected. Request LOG to print clarification on hospital slips when captain is required to Issue one. PORTMAR (Cslmar), June 10 — Chairman, J. Nicholson; Secretary, L. Dwyer. Beneficiary cards to be made out. Repair list to be drawn up. Ship's fund $25.00. SEA COMET II (Seatraders Inc.), June 3—Chairman, C. Ruf; Secretary, R. Masters. Repairs taken care of. Gift purchased for former skipper. Ship's fund $50.00. New delegate and secretary-reporter elected. Windscoops and screens to be replaced if neces­ sary. Wlndscoop to he removed be­ fore arrival if it interferes with gang­ way. Had beer party on beach at Corpus Christ!. INES (Bull), June 13—Chairman, J. Schwabland; Secretary, J. Kouvardas. Repair list turned In. Ship's fund $15.50. No LOGS received. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), June 16—Chairman, P. Miranda; Sec­ retary, H. Berner. Ship's fund $14.48. Delegate to see captain about rusty water. Cots to be put away when not In use. Fans to be placed in better position in fireman's foc'sle. INES (Bull), June 2—Chairman, J. Slaven; Secretary, Williams. Discus­ sion in regard to fresh fruit and vege­ tables purchased In Iskenderun. Dele­ gate purchased everything at reason­ able price. TRANSATLANTIC (Pacific Water­ ways), May 8—Chairman, Parnel; Sec­ retary, Calnan. Captain to pick up two men. No communications or LOGS received from headquarters. Discussion of table greens, keeping showers clean, cigarette issue and care of washing machine. WM. A. M. BURDEN (Western Tank­ ers), May 26 Chairman, C. Saran- thus; Secretary, A. Alcevedo. Short five men. Two men missed ship in Subic Bay. Delegate requested baker to accept steward's job to prevent more non-Americans from joining ship. Heading material needed, will be obtained in Japan. One extra man in deck department. To be settled in Ras Tanura as one day man to be re­ patriated to the States for hospitali­ zation. Chief cook to be flown from States to join ship in Ras Tanura and 3rd cook to be promoted to baker. Travelers' checks to be obtained in Japan per Union agreement. Excel­ lent meals were served in spite of se­ rious shortage of help. RION (Actlum), June 3—Chairman, R. Coe; Secretary, B. Porter. No ROBIN KETTERING (Seas Ship­ ping), June 3—Chairman, William Brightwell; Secretary, R. Whitley. Union mail received. Ship sailed short three men. Two men joined ship in Greece. Contact hall for li­ brary. Clarification from patrolman on steward department work rules. Foc'sles to be sougeed and engineer's quarters to be painted. CATHERINE (Dry Trans), June 3— Chairman, H. Carney; Secretary, Clude Sturgis. Ship's fund $20.73. New secretary-reporter elected. One crewmember ho.spltallzed In Hamburg, Germany. Two promotions in deck department. TRANSATLANTIC (Pacific Water­ ways), March 21—Chairman, Parnel; Secretary, Calnan. Report on Amer­ ican money or travelers' cheeks. To accept local currency In all ports. Discussion on misuse of washing ma­ chine Messhall to be used for meals and not bull sessions during meal hour. Discussion on linen shortage, men to put in for subsistence. Dele­ gate to resign. Discussion on moving clock back in port during steward de­ partment working hours. Crew not to come In mess or recreation room in underwear. One man paid off in Genoa. New man signed on in Genoa. Second electri­ cian had trouble with mate. Ship's fund $25.00. Delegate to see patrol­ man about supply of cigarettes. Do­ nation asked to pay for iron. LAKE GEORGE (USPC), June IDChairman, Frank Gaspar; Secretary, R. LIparl. Delegate to see patrolman Teeming Pusan, Korea, presents many pitfalls for the unwary traveler. Roving bands of thieves, young and old, latch onto visitors as they come off the dock, long before merchants in the marketplace get a chance, says Seafarer William Calefato. He advises leaving valuables aboard ship. 'Slickie Boys' Menace Travelers To Pusan Every country has its share of conniving young bloods who make a living preying on tourists, GIs ami visiting seamen, "n Korea, it's the "slickie boys." Ashore in Pusan during a 4 trip on the Citrus Packer not "Nobody has flgurcd out how the long ago, Seafarer William numbers between one and ten beating in proportion to the rises in the temperature. Whatever the cause, two Sea­ farers on the Arickaree took the occasion last month to tie the knot in Yokohama, when the ship ar­ rived at the Japanese end of their shuttle run. (Who said those shut­ tle runs were monotonous?) Of the two brigegrooms, crew messman Wong Chin Hsi probably stirred things up most, because Wong's nuptials, though cele­ brated in Japan, were held in the traditional Chi­ nese fashion. Veteran Seafarer Ben LeBlanc was the other aislewalker this trip. He sails in the deck department. Details on both affairs were scant in the report by P, J, St. Marie, ship's reporter, but it wai noted that Wong, besides being messman, was the barber for everyone on the ship. Where hie tonsorial talents fit into the pic­ ture is not quite clear. In any event, St, Marie, dele­ gates J. Robinson, C, W, Shaw and N. LaFortezzi and all their ship­ mates wish the best to both newlywed couples. Calefato described some of the came to be used to evaluate such hazards that can befall a seaman. articles, but it Is quite obvious Walk In Groups that the ship's baker must have "The squalid, dingy, unpainted had a 'number one' felt hat on wooden buildings and rutty roads when he went ashore. He was re­ are regarded with some uneasiness lieved of it before the gate was out by anyone going ashore. You of sight." learn to walk in groups to discour­ age attack, because experience has shown it is a mistake to underesti­ mate the slickie boys ... I took along a very plain box camera so they would not mob us as if I had taken the 35 mm or the 2i4x2V4. "Oldtimers say Pusan would be a nice port if the Army or local police would keep them from molesting everyone coming ashore. But it is likely they would find other ways to steal for their daily needs. There doesn't seem to be any law against it in Pusan . . . Most of us have learned to leave all valuables on the ship. They Calefato will take any­ thing that can bring a price on the black market, "Five valuable Regular SIU ship's meeting on the Steel Traveler in Far East wristwatches were ripped off draws all crewmembers off watch for discussion of ship af­ wrists early the first night the fairs and Union business. Chairman Matt Bruno (center, at Citrus Packer docked. The table, facing camera) presides at session. Photo by reporter thieves' operations were made Bill "Sonny" Armstrong. somewhat easy by the fact that the seaman's hunger for entertain­ ment and relaxation after many weeks at sea tends to lessen his I wariness, "The slickie boys are usually in groups, or a scout will leave his Overtime is treated a little like "plague" on the Sea Comet band in the darkness along the I road and approach alone. He will II. The mates seem reluctant to hand it out for fear it will look like all the other beggars and spread and catch on, says ship's reporter Robert Ingram. will be friendly while holding your A recent incident during the -t arm to shake your hand in wel- global meanderings of the room? It'll give me something to I come. do over the weekend." ship bears out this point. As "Next, he slides a deft finger un- it happened, the mate approached "Hell, mate, 1 der the band, tears off the watch George Ruf, bosun, to tell him he don't even both­ and runs off. If the victim can hurdle wanted to check the overtime, er. You could muddy ditches, railroad tracks and check them on "Hey, boats," he chortled, "how other obstaces, he might catch your coffee about telling the deck delegate to the fugitive. If he does, and en­ time," replied bring the overtime sheets up to my gages in violence, the others might the bosun, "and attack with stones or weapons. have time for a Goods All Classified second cup left "Swede Larson, a very able AB, over!" If a crewmember quits while was deeply insulted when one It can thus be a ship is in port, delegates Ingram slickie boy taunted him for putting deduced that are asked to contact the hall his SIU white Stetson in a pocket there isn't much overtime in the immediately for a replace­ after he passed the MP gate on his deck department, Ingram adds. ment. Fast action on their part way to town. Swede was told that " 'Tex' Blanchard, DM, is high will keep all jobs aboard ship the cap was 'number ten,' not man of the daymen with 18Vi filled at all times and elimi­ worth stealing. If it was 'number hours in a month, and that in­ nate the chance of the ship one,' Swede would have been bare­ cludes taking soundings on week­ sailing shorthanded. headed already. ends," Union Business On The Traveler \ ' OT'S A LITTLE SLOW TOO AS SEA COMET PLODS ON Shorthunded? <5 • �Page Fourteen SEAFARERS July «, 1958 LOG P-f'* i'i ^ 'I Fairisle Nine Ready To Meet All Comers Give him a month to get his squad into shape, and Seafarer Maurice "Duke" Duet will match his new Fairisle baseball combine against all challengers, he boasts. Duet threw out the challenge in New York recently, after Fairisle now. Duet, a dayman, ad­ mits it's a bit harder to field a winding up a season as man­ "championship-type" team from a If ( ager of the Del Sud "Rebels" on the South American cruise run. The "Rebels" walked all over the competition to win the coveted "Friendship Trophy" in Buenos Aires, by whipping the Gymnasia y Esgrima nine in three straight contests. It was the second trophy for the Del Sud, which also won It in 1952. The inter-hemispheric rival- t I i- - Fingering cap, "Duke" Duet treats prospective competi­ tion to one of his coaching signals. ry began a few years ago with all three Delta Line passenger ships participating In games with mem­ bers of the world-famed Argentine sports club. On the coastwise run with the pick of less than three dozen men in a freightship crew, than it is from a choice of almost 100 crew­ men on the Delta ships. But he points out that he did it on the Iberville a couple of seasons back and is willing to try again. Once he gets the Fairisle nine into shape, "we'll play anywhere we're challenged—vacant lots in­ cluded. Night games are best though, because the hot sun is a little tough on part-timers like us." As an added inducement for wouldbe challengers, a crab boil Is standard treat after the games. Wants To Meet 'Stars' "Duke's" big aim, if he gets the chance, is to beat the Del Norte "Stars." Ho claims the "Stars" wouldn't play his Del Sud team while both ships were in Santos last spring. He expressed thanks to his for­ mer shipmates on the Del Sud "for their great sportsmanship and for their help in enabling me to win the 'manager of the year' award in BA." The SIU teams were "ambassadors of good will to South America for the US," he added. In addition to the team trophy won by the Del Sud, each member of the squad received an individual medal and Manager Duet got a special award of his own. Prospective challengers can con­ tact him through Seafarer Vic Miorana, at the New Orleans SIU hall. Games can be held in almost any port on the coastwise run. Navy Gets Into The Act Officers Step Out—Too Far To the Editor: Here we are at the end of three weeks Vizagapatam, In­ dia. Since we have about an­ other month to stay here on a miserable ship, the prospects are not so good. Here are a few of the things that make this trip on the Ocean Nimet so miserable: Since we left the States we have had the use of the refrigerator in the crew's mess for about Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. three weeks at the most. It broke down right after leaving the States. It wasn't long after­ wards that the one in the offi­ cers mess broKe down also. In Karachi both units were put in working order. When we got here the crew's refrigerator was already long gone and still is. The galley stove, likewise, has been troublesome, as have the fans. Water Follies This evening we were all treated to a fine show by some of the officers. We are tied up to buoys and I was standing by the gangway talking to the gangway watch when four topsiders decide to go ashore. One look at the condition at the four­ some and the gangway watch immediately went to stand by a lifering. The first to hit the water was the captain. The chief mate was next. We guided the lower end of the pilot ladder down the gangway and lowered it down to the water. We finally got them both into the boat after a lot of scuffling during which the mate from the SS Charles Dunnaif hit the drink. Once again down went the pilot ladder and we got him out. The dampness didn't discour­ age them. They all went ashore anyway. The problem now is what will happen when they try to come back up the gangway. Vincent Walrath 4« 4- S" Laud Union Help On Movie Shows Moving through the Panama Canal on the supertanker Orion Star, this trio of Seafarers shares limelight with Navy carrier as a backdrop. Pictured (I to r) are Johnny Asavicuis, wiper; Chuck Barone, baker, and Don Bartlett, bosun. The carrier is the USS Hancock ICVA 19), Burly To the Editor: We, the undersigned, want to to acknowledge and voice our appreciation to the SIU for the recent gift of the fine movie ma­ chine which has been installed at the marine hospital in New Orleans. We know that our secretarj^treasurer, Paul Hall, and Lind- A Sporting Otter sey Williams, New Orleans Port Agent, are always doing their best to help the patients hers who do not have the opportunity to go elsewhere for recreational activities. This is also only one of the many things which our Union is doing on behalf of the hos­ pitalized seaman. The first-run movies shown bi-monthly to all the patients, regardless of their affiliations, the hospital staff and others, are highly appreciated. We wish also to thank Brother Vic Miorana for his efforts in getting an employee of the hos­ pital to operate our movie pro­ jector and all the New Orleans SIU staff which helped to make this recreational facility of real­ ity. Andrew McCloskey, Jerry Pontiff, Jim "Chips" Lyles, Bob Brown 4 4 4. Catherine Urges Speedy Recovery To the Editor: On May 8, 1956, as we were preparing to leave Hamburg, Germany, our bosun. Brother Alfred R. Sawyer, was taken sick. The captain called the doc­ tor, who diagnosed the trouble as "acute lumbago." At least that is what the symptoms in­ dicated. He advised hospitalization of Brother Sawyer, which was done. We on the Catherine, in turn, wired the SIU welfare de­ partment at once so it could lend whatever assistance it could to him. Hope He's Home Now Since we have not been able to learn anything about Sawyer since then, we want to wish him a speedy recovery and hope he is back with his family by this time. Due to his hospitalization, there have been two promotions in the deck department, which have proved to be very satis­ factory. Everything else is run­ ning along nicely. We wish to inform the crew of the Frederic C. Collin that they are in for a very pleasant surprise. Their gain is our loss, as our captain is being replaced and is joining that ship. We hope they will get along with him as well as we have on here. New Coal Run We are also experiencing something on here that no one in this crew has ever heard of before. We left Hamburg for Conaki-y, French West Africa, to load bauxite and, after leav­ ing there for Port Alfred, Que­ bec, we have received orders to proceed from Port Alfred to Sidney, Nova Scotia, to load coal for Europe. We never knew we hauled coal from Canada be­ fore, but most of us are glad to get a longer trip out of it while we can. H. A. Wiltshire Ship's reporter Non-SkId Paints Urged For Ships To the Editon We have just about completed another voyage on the Lewie Emery, Jr., and up to this date it has been a good trip, with a good bunch of guys. We sailed from New Orleans with grain and Army cargo for Bremerhaven. A few hours before sailing, our chief steward, Ander Jo­ hansson, had to be hospitalized for an injury which occurred while he was performing his du­ ties. We on the Emery hope Brother Johannson has a speedy recovery. While we were in New Or­ leans there were a few major items that were needed which weren't put aboard with the rest of the stores. But I con­ tacted the hall and patrolman Ray Vaughan was sent down. Thanks to efficient representa­ tion we got the items we need­ ed, to everyone's satisfaction. Could Cut Accidents I have one suggestion that would benefit our brothers as well as the companies, which concerns preventing accidents that have been common in the past. Besides Johansson, we also had one AB who fell and was hurt on the ship. My idea is that all the com­ panies should really start car­ rying these non-skids paints. I sincerely think there would be fewer accidents as a result. These steel decks and ladders don't have to ne wet for you to fall and hurt yourself. Our next voyage will be to new horizons, to that fair land of Japan. Quite a few guys are leaving the ship, but the anxious ones are staying, including my­ self. Dave Rivers Ship's delegate 4 4 4 Award By LOG Pleases Him To the Editor; I hear from the SIU agent In Savannah that I received a SEAFARERS LOG Award for 1955 for my poem "A Dreamer." It made me feel kind of pleased and I wish to thank you for considering my articles and poems in the past and publish­ ing many of them. I hope I will see some of them in print in the future also. I would appreciate it if you would forward my award to Leroy Clarke, SIU port agent in Lake Charles, as I am afraid I may not have the pleasure of making a trip to the New York hall anytime in the near future. I am on the tanker Royal Oak right now. I will, with your kind permis­ sion, continue to send my liter­ ary efforts in for your approval whenever I believe I have any­ thing worth your consideration. J. F. Wunderllch, Jr. By Bernard Seaman M �July 6, 1956 SEAFARERS RECENT ARRIVALS TO SHIPS IN ATUNTIC • SOUTH AMTRICAN • EUROPEAN WATERS All of the following SIU families will collect the $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Patrick Donald Young, born De­ Stephen Lee Reinehuck, born March 6, 1956, to Seafarer and cember 26, 1955, to Seafarer and Mrs. Laurence Reinchuck, New Mrs. Jonathan N. Young, Long Beach, Calif. OrleanSj La. $ ^ ^ t Rodney James Pence, born April Gloria Faye Barbour, bom April 12, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Nor­ 18, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. wood A. Barbour, Washington, NO. Pence, Houston, Tex. 4 4 4 ^ ^ Joseph Charles Berger, born Marilyn Kay Booth, bom May 13, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Al­ May 22, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Sidney Z. Berger, Baltimore, Md. ton R. Booth, Hammond, La. t 4" 3^ 4 4 4 THE fIRST DIRECT VOICE BROADCAST TO SHIPS' CREWS I EViRY summAY • mio RM? Mm Terrence Kenny, Jr., born Jaime De Jesus, bom May 14, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Antonio March 27, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Terrence Kenny, Bronx, NY. De Jesus, Bronx, NY. i a. t 4 4 4 t 4 4 Raul Rodriguez, bom May 21, Louis Constantino, born March 21, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. En­ 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Juan rique N. Constantino, New Orleans, Rodriguez, Galveston, Tex. La. 4 4 4 4 3> Shirley Bonita Reeve, born May Phyllis Jean Woodill, bom March 25, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Her­ 9, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. War­ bert Reeve, Philadelphia, Pa. ren H. Woodill, South Gate, Calif. 4 4 4 4i 4> 41 Richard Ramirez, born May 22, Steven Perez, born May 7, 1956, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas to Seafarer and Mrs. Pedro Perez, Ramirez, Brooklyn, NY. Bronx, NY. 4 4 4 Arlene Renee Bentley, born 4* 4" 4Elaine Kay Proctor, born May March 29, 1956, to Seafarer and 17, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mrs. Bervin A. Bentley, Bayou La Johnnie M. Proctor, Walterboro, Batre, Ala. 4 4 4 SC. Sharon Theresa Fillinghim, born 4 4" 4" Lorraine Jean Lynstad, born May May 25, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. 5, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Kjeli Daniel P. Fillingim, Chickasaw, Ala. O. Lynstad, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Wiisi WFK-39, WaSO KCt WrL-6S, IStSO KCt WFK-95. 15700 KCt Ships In Caribbean, Eosi Coast al South America, Soulh Atlantic and East Coast of United States. Ships in Gull cf Mex­ ico, Caribbean, West Copst of South Amer­ ica, West Coast of Mexico and US East Coast. Ships in Medlterroneon area. North Atlantic, European and US East Coast. ii» Ss» UP-TO-THE-MINUTE UNION AND MARITIME NEWS OF SPECIAL INTEREST 4 Robert Valle Vega, born Janu­ Wendy Shyanne Lewis, born May ary 15, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. 7, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ken­ Oliver V. Ortiz, Mayaguez, PR. nedy Lewis, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Jodene Loree Go'"^";, born May April Lynn Hammond, born De­ 21, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. cember 20, 1955, to Seafarer and Joseph F. Goude, Oakland, Calif. Mrs, Robert M. Hammond, Cincin­ 4 4 4 nati, Ohio. George Robert Mosher, born 4 4 4 Audrey Louise Mesford, born May 20, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Albert Mosher, Sr., Baltimore, May 25, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Md. Harvey Mesford, Angeles, Wash. 4 Ike Veiee ef the thW] 4 Terry Joseph Okray, born May Nelson Aaron Wells, bom April 8, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Nor­ 7, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ed­ ward L. Wells, New Orleans, La. man Okray, Baltimore, Md. 4" BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DEEP SEA UNIONS OF THE MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT SlU-A&G DISTRICT • SUP • MFOW • MCS • ROU • MM&P • BME • SlU-CANADIAN DISTRICT 4 4 4 4 Joseph James Hubner, born May David Resales, born May 16, 27, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Orlando George T. Hubner, Portland, Me. Resales, San Francisco, Calif. 4 4 Pace Fifteen LOG 4 Karen J. Westerfield, born May 26, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert H. Westerfield, Long Beach, Calif. 4 4 4 4 4 4 EVERY SUNDAY. 1915 GMT | (2:15 PM EST Sunday) ^,,7! ! EVERY MONDAY, 0315 GMT* Europe and North America WCO-13020 KCt East Coast South America WCO-16908.8 KCs West Coast Soulh America WCO-22407 KCs (10:15 PM EST Sunday) Australia WMM 25-15607 KCs Northwest Pacific WMM 8I-11037.5 I I I I I Dixie Jeane Tanner, born May James Pufcell 30, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Your wife has moved to 355 East James E. Tanner, Orange, Tex. 142d St., Bronx 54, NY. 4 4 4 Sandra Jean Trawiek,. born William G. Gale Contact your sister at 108 South March 31, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Oliver W. Trawiek, Hamilton, 28th St., Tampa, Fla. Ala. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Bobby Byrd SIU, A&G District Estella Ann Muentes, born April Get in touch with Whitey Peter­ sen, Tamarack Road, Andover, 28, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. EAstern 7-4900 Asterio D. Muentes, New Orleans, Earl Sheppard. .^ent NJ. La. BOSTON 276 State St. 4 4 4 James Sheehan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 4 4 4 Octave Quetil Deborah Claire Yarbrough, born HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Contact M. Zucela, 3-1 Christina March 31, 1956, to Seafarer and C. TannehiU, Acting Agent Capital 7-6558 Place, Paterson, NJ. Mrs. Wilson B. Yarbrough, Selma, LAKE CHARLES, La 1419 Ryan St. 4 4 4 Leroy Clarke. Agent HEmlock 6-5744 Ala. Charles W. Halla, Jr. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Get in touch at once with your 4 4 4 HEmlock 2-1754 Catherine Elizabeth Sumpter, Cal Tanner. Agent father in Westheid, Mass. Also call ORLEANS 523 Bienville St Mrs. Barbara Lee at GL 6-7341 in born June 1, 1956, to Seafarer and NEW Lindsey WiUiams, Agent Tulane 8626 Mobile, Ala., regarding Danny. Mrs. James Sumpter, New Orleans, NEW YORK e7S 4tb Ave., Brooklyn There has been a death in your La. HYacinth 9-6600 family. 4 4 4 127-129 Bank St. Jeffry Dale Jackson, born May NORFOLK 4 4 4 Ben Rees. Agent MAdison 2-9834 13, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Carl Richard Brown PHILADELFHIA 337 Market St. Contact your wife at 716 Hilltop N. Jackson, Bessemer City, NC. S. CarduUo, Agent Market 7-1635 Road, Baltimore 26, Md., as soon 4 4 4 PUERTA de TIERRA, PB Pelayo 51—La f Phone 2-5996 as possible. Severe illness in Carla Lynn Mouton, born May Sal CoUs. Agent 450 Hairison St family. 9, 1956, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jo­ S.AK FRANCISCO Leon Johnson, Agent Douglas 2-5475 seph N. Mouton, Galveston, Tex. Marty BreithoB. West Coast nepresentaUve 4 4 4 Tony Coraman 4 4 4 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St Miguel Enrique Aponte, born E. B. McAuley. Acting Agent Adams 3-1728 A letter from your family In Los 2505 1st Ave. Angeles is being held for you in March 26, 1956, to Seafarer and SEATTLE EUiott 4334 the SEAFARERS LOG office at Mrs. Fellcito Aponte, Baltimore, Jea GlUette. Agent TAMPA 1809-1811 N. FransUn St. SIU headquarters. Md. Tom-Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON, Calif 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries, Agent.. Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS... 675 4th Ave., Bklyn SECRETARY TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina, Deck C. Simmons, Joint J. Volpian, Eng. W. Hall, Joint E. Mooney. Std. R. Matthews. Joint SUP HONOLULU PORT COLBORNE Ontario TORONTO, Ontario 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA, BC. ei7Vb Cormorant St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY, NS 804 Charlotte St. Phone 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD, Ontario 82 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC 85 St. Pierre St. Quebec Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 85 Germain St. NB Phone: 2-5233 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. CALIF. .510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 Great SEATTLE . 2505 1st Ave Main 0200 ALPENA WfLhUNGTON 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK 678 4th Ave.. Brooklyn BUFFALO, NY HYacinth 9-6165 CLEVELAND Canadian District HALIFAX. N.S MONTREAL FORT WILLIAM Ontario Lakes District 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 134 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 14)147 1038 3rd St. 128Mi HolUs St. DETROIT Headquarters Phone: Woodward 1-6857 Phone: 3-891] 531 W. Michigan -St. 834 St. James St. West DULUTH Phone: Randolph 2-4110 PLateau 8161 130 Simpson St SOUTH CHICAGO. .. . 3261 E. 92nd St Phone; Essex 5-241D Phone: 3-3221 �SEAFARERS AWARDED FIRST PRIZE GENERAL EDITORIAL EXCELLENCE 1988 • LOG INTERNATIONAL LABOR PRESS OF AMERICA • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • FOUR OF THE 1956 WINNERS O OF SlU SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS N this page ar« biographical sketches of four of the win­ ners of this year's SlU scholarship owards worth $6,000 each for four years' college study. A sketch of the fifth winner this year, Jeremiah O'Neil, appeared in the last issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. J-;- Seafarer Earl Laws Electrical Engineering Miss Anne Virgin School Teaching The Milwaukee School of Engineering will probably be the next stop for Seafarer Earl Laws, chief electrician. Now 30, Laws was an alternate choice in last year's awards. Go­ ing to college, he says, "is what I have been waiting for since getting out of high school in World War II." Laws, who comes from Emporia, Kansas, has been ship­ ping with the SIU in the engine department since his high school days. After getting all the ratings, he attended Coyne Electrical School in Chicago in 1949 and since then has been sailing as chief electrician. He gives much credit for his success to the fact that as a Seafarer he had the leisure time to keep up on his reading and outside interests. Laws hopes to complete college in three years by going to school summers. Then he will specialize in some phase of electrical engineering or electronics. His last ship was the Steel Recorder. Daughter of Seafarer Claude A. Virgin, Jr., of Atlanta, Georgia, Anne Virgin was obviously scholarship material with a sparkling record both in high school and at the Uni­ versity of Georgia. She graduated from high school first in a class of 165 seniors with a straight "A" average in all of her academic subjects. Now 19, she has completed two years at the University of Georgia where she has compiled an equallyimpressive record consisting mostly of "A" grades. In ad­ dition to her studies and after-school work, Miss Virgin participates in numerous extra-curricular activities. She edited her high school annual, was a member of the National Honor Society and serves as officer and member of a number of school clubs including the Newman club and glee club and the Future Teachers of America. She intends to make a career of teaching English in the grade schools after com­ pleting her studies. Seafarer George Butenkoff Marine Electronics Seafarer Herman Sperling Economics and Law An interest he developed while seafaring will become a career for Seafarer George Butenkoff. Now 24, Butenkoff started sailing at 17 immediately after getting out of high school and served as an organizer in the Cities Service drive. Subsequently in 1953 he got a 3rd mate's license and at­ tended Loran and Radar school to brush up on navigation aids. There he discovered that his interests were in the field of marine electronics. He was drafted into the Army that same year and in his two years' service was an instructor on harbor craft, which furthered his interests. After his discharge he entered New­ ark College of Engineering. He is married and the father of one child. He intends to go on in the engineering field in research and development of marine electronics. At present he is AB on the Seatrain Savannah. Traveling around as a Seafarer, Herman Sperling wrote, "I became aware of the importance of economics ... I also came to a more complete realization of the handicap of ignorance ... After putting the two together I knew that I wanted and needed ... an education." He enrolled at Long Beach, Calif., City College and started studying economics, supporting himself by part time work and vacation-time sail­ ing. Now he will go on to the University of California at Los Angeles and get a law degree. The 31-year-old Seafarer is one of a family of seven chil­ dren. He became an SIU member in 1947, sailing in the deck department. He is compiling a fine "A-minus" record in his studies thus far and has been described as "determined to improve himself and, in the process, improve the world a little." I �SEAFARERS LOG—2nfl Secflon—July 6, If54 .-'j nI CONSTITUTION Seafarers International Union • A&G District • AFL-CIO EVERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED • Protection oj the rights and privileges guaranteed 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 hound to uphold and protect the rights of every member and that in no case shall any member be deprived of fiis rights and privileges as a member without due process of the law of the Union. h • 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 light to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. • The assurance that his brother Seafarers will stand with him in defense of the democratic prin­ ciples set forth in the Constitution of the Union. The SIU constitution has been hailed in and outside maritime and labor circles as an outstanding example of trade union democracy. Here are a few of the many reac­ tions to the document from members of Congress. Senator Herbert H. Lehman, NY: "It is greatly encourag­ ing to know that responsible unions such as yours are not ceasing their attempts to fur­ ther rights of their members, both within the unions and as part of the total national economy. I find particularly praiseworthy the Statement of Principles and the Declaration of Rights con­ tained in the beginning of your constitution." Senator Henry M. Jackson, Wash.: "... 1 have looked over the constitution and off­ hand it would appear to be eminently fair and just. I was particularly interested in the fact that it was adopted in such a democratic manner by the full membership of your organization." Senator James £. Murray, Montana; "1 am particularly impressed by the provisions of the constitution providing for a trial committee to hear charges against members, and guaranteeing the traditional American rights to represen­ tation, cross-examination, and confrontation by the accuser ... 1 am happy to note that your new constitution is drawn in the spirit of democratic trade unionism." Senator Hubert Humphrey, Minn.: "The constitution seems to me to be an ex­ tremely democratic one and I am impressed with the em­ phasis which is placed upon ratification by members. I also approve the provisions with respect to providing for a trial committee . . ." Representative Robert H. Mollohan, West Va.: "1 am particularly impressed by the provisions dealing with trial and appeal; they are certain­ ly in the best American tra­ dition. Placing the burden of proof on the accuser and guaranteeing the accused representation, cross-exami­ nation and an opportunity to be confronted by his accuser should guard against irre­ sponsible, unjust punish­ ment." Senator Paul H. Douglas, 111.: "1 appreciate your shar­ ing the constitution with me and 1 commend the sense of public interest which moves you to feel that these are of concern to persons outside the ranks of your own mem­ bership." •li iMiliui ii< iu •i;. �Supplementary—Pare Two - '^S-f f i •J- ¥••• t •''t CONSTITUTION Seafarers International Union • A&G District • AFL-CIO I- !' ( . PREAMBLE We, the Seamen and Fishermen of America, realizing the value and necessity of a thorough organization of sea­ faring men, have determined to form one union, the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, to embrace all seamen and fishermen of North America, Canada, Alaska, and the Territories, based upon the following principles: Whatever right belongs to one member belongs to all members alike, as long as they remain in good standing in the Union. First of these rights is the right of the American sea­ men to receive their employment through their own Union Halls, without interference of crimps, shipowners, fink halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the Government. That it is the right of each member to receive fair and just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. Further, we consider it our right to receive healthful and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to rest. Next, is the right to be treated in a decent and respect­ ful manner by those In command. We hold that the above rights belong to all seamen alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are conscious of corresponding duties to those in com­ mand, our employers, our craft and our country. We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote harmonious relations with those in command by exercis­ ing due care and diligence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all possible assist­ ance to our employers 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 purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seaman­ ship 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 the seafaring class, and through its columns seek to maintain the knovi'ledge of and interest in maritime affairs. To assist seamen of other countries in the work of organization and federation, to the end of establishing the Brotherhood of the Sea. To assist other bona fide labor organizations whenever possible in the attainment of their just 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 direc­ tions from any place, where the majority might otherwise meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a fraction of the membership, that the absent members, who cannot be present, must have their interests guarded from what might be the results of excitement and pas­ sions 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. STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES AND DECLARATION OF RIGHTS In order to form a more perfect union, we members of the Brotherhood of the seamen, fishermen and allied workers ashore—realizing the value and necessity of unit­ ing in pursuit of our improved economic and social wel­ fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf 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 or­ ganizations; 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 consistent with our duties and ob­ ligations. We shall seek to exert our individual and col­ lective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legislation and policies which look to the at­ tainment of a free and happy society, without distinction 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 guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. II Every member of this Union shall have the right to vote. No one shall deprive him of that right. III Every member shall have the right to nominate himself for, and to hold, office in this Union. IV No member shall be deprived of his membership with­ out due process of the law of this Union. No member shall be compelled to be a witness against himself in the trial of any proceeding 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 Constitution of the Union. 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 com­ mittee of his brother Union members. VI No member shall be denied the right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. VII A militant membership being necessary to the security of a free union, the members shall at all times stand ready to defend this Union and the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. VIII The powers not delegated to the officials and job holders by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to the members. CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I NAME AND GENERAL POWERS This Union shall be known as the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and execu­ tive, and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of charters to, subordinate bodies, corporate or otherwise, the formation of funds and participation in funds, the establishment of enterprises for the benefit of the Union, and similar ventures. A majority vote of the membership shall be authorization for any Union action, unless other­ wise specified in this Constitution. This Union shall, at all times, protect and maintain its jurisdiction over all work which belongs to the seaman and all such work as seamen now perform. ARTICLE II AFFILIATION This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America and the American Fed­ eration of Labor. All other affiliations by the Union or by the Ports shall be made or withdrawn as determined by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Candidates for membership shall be ad­ mitted'to membership in accordance with such rules as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. Section 2. Candidates for membership shall be American citizens, or eligible for such citizenship. No candidate shall be granted membership who is a mem­ ber of any dual organization or any other organization hostile to the aims, principles, and policies of this Union. No candidate shall be granted membership until he has taken the following oath of obligation: OBLIGATION *1 pledge my honor as a man, that 1 will be faithful to �Supplementanr—^Paffc Tbre* Seetlon S. The period of retirement'shall bo computed Ithls Union, and that 1 will work for Its Interest and wlU (g> He shall be responsible, within the limits of hln. look upon every member as my brother; that 1 will not from the day as of which the retirement card is Issued. powers, for -the enforcement of this Constitution, the work for less than Union wages and that I will obey all ARTICLE Vn policies of the Union, and all rules and rulings duly SYSTEM OF ORGANIZATION orders of the Union. I promise that I will never reveal adopted by a majority vote of -he membership. Within the proceedings of the Union to Its Injury or to persons Section I. This Union, and all Ports, Officers, Port these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, posi­ not entitled to know It. And if 1 break this promise, 1 Agents, Patrolmen, and members shall be govemedi in tion, and prestige of the Union. ask every member to treat me as unworthy of friendship this order, by: (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those and acquaintance. SO HELP ME GOD!" (a) The Constitution other duties elsewhere described in this Constitution, as (b) Majority vote of the membership Section 3. Members more than one quarter In ar­ well as those other duties lawfully imposed upon him. Section 2. The functions of this Union shall be ad­ rears in dues, or more than three months In arrears In as­ (1) The responsibility of the .^secretary-Treasurer may sessments or unpaid fines, shall be automatically sus­ ministered by Headquarters and Ports. not be delegated, but the Secretary-Treasurer may delegate Section 3. Headquarters shall consist of the Secretarypended, and shall forfeit aU benefits and all other rights to a person or persons the execution of such of his duties and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically Treasurer, and one or more Assistant Secretary-Treas­ as he may in his discretion decide, subject to the limita­ dismissed if. they are more than two quarters In arrears urers, the exact number of which shall be determined by tions set forth In this Constitution. In dues or more than six months in arrears in assessments majority vote of the membership to be held during the (j) Immediately after assuming office, the Secretarymonth of August in any eiection year, as set forth more or unpaid fines. Treasurer shall designate one of the Assistant Secretaryparticularly In Article X, Section 1-D. This time shall not run: Section 4. Each Port shall consist of a Port Agent and Treasurers to assume his duties in case of his temporary in­ (a) While a member is actually participating in a strike Patrolmen, as provided for herein, and the Port shall capacity. This designation may be changed from time to or lockout. time. These designations shall be entered in the minutes <b) While a member Is an In-patient In a USPHS bear the name of the city in which the Union's Port of the Port where Headquarters is located. The provisions Offices are located. Hospital. Section 5. Every member of the Union shall be regis­ of Section 2-A of this Article shall apply in the case of a (c) While a member Is under an Incapacity due to ac­ tered in one of three departments; namely, deck, engine, vacancy in the office of Secretai v-Treasurer, as set forth tivity in behalf of the Union. (d) While a member is in the Armed Services of the or stewards department. The definition of these depart­ in that section. (k) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Port Agent United States, provided the member was in good standing ments shall be in accordance with custom and usage. at the time of entry into the Armed Forces, and further This definition may be modified by a majority vote of or Patrolman shall be filled by the Secretary-Treasurer by provided he applies for -reinstatement within 90 days the membership. No member may transfer from one de­ temporary appointment except in those cases where the partment to another except 'cy express approval as evi­ filling of such vacancy is otherwise provided for by this after disehai-ge from the Armed Forces. Constitution. Such appointment shall be submitted ta a denced by a majority vote of the membership. (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues regular meeting for approval, modification, substitution of ARTICLE VIII because of employment aboard an American fiag mer­ a replacement, or postponement cf a vote to a later date, ATLA'NTIC AND GULF DISTRICT OFFICERS, PORT chant vessel. by a majority vote of the membership. In the event of the AGENTS. AND PATROLMEN Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be Section 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected, postponement of the vote, the temporary appointment shall sufficient to designate additional circumstances during which the time specified in Section 3 shall .not run. It except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. These remain in effect until a vote is taken. (1) The Secretary-Treasurer is directed to take any and shall be the right of any member' to present. In writing, officers shall be the Secretary-Treasurer and one or more. all measures, and employ such means, which he deems to any Port at any regular meeting, any question with re­ Assistant Secretary-Treasurers. Section 2. Port Agents and Patrolmen shall be elected, necessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further gard to the application of Section 3, in accordance with the welfare, of the Union and its members, in all matters procedures established by a majority vote of the member­ except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. involving national, state or local legislation, issues, and ARTICLE IX ship. A majority vote of the membership shall be neces­ public affairs. OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS sary to decide such questions. Section 2. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Section 1. The following jobs in the Union shall be Section 5. The membership shall be empowered to es­ (a) In the event the Secretary-Treasurer shall be unable voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitu­ tablish, from time to time, by majority vote, rules under to carry out his duties by reason of incapacity, the Assist­ tion: which dues and assessments may be remitted where a ant Secretary-Treasurer designated in accordance with (A) Meeting Chairman member has been unable to pay dues and assessments for Section I-J of this Article shall assume the office of Sec­ <B) Delegate:] the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. retary-Treasurer during the period of such incapacity. (C> Committee Members of: Section 6. To preserve unity, and to promote the com­ Upon the death, resignation, or removal from office of (a) Auditing Committee mon welfare of the membership, all members of the Union the Secretary-Treasurer, succession to the office shall be (b) Trial Committee shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be determined as follows: (c) Quarterly Financial Committee governed by the provisions of this Constitution and all That Port Agent of the Ports of New Orleans, Mobile, (d) Appeals Committee policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. or Baltimore who received the highest number of votes (e) Negotiating and Strike Committee. Section 7. Any member who advocates or gives aid to Section 2. Additional committees may be formed as in the last regular election shall be the first in line of the principles and policies of any hostile or dual organiza­ provided by a majority vote of the membership. Commit­ succession. The next in the line of succession shall be that tion shall be denied further membership in this Union. tees may also be appointed as permitted by this Consti­ Port Agent of the said Ports who received the next highest A majority vote of the membership shall decide which number of votes in that election. The next in the line of tution. organizations are dual or hostile. succession shall be that Port Agent of the said Ports who ARTICLE X Section 8. Evidence of membership or other affiliation received the next highest number of votes. DUTIES OF OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS, AND OTHER with the Union shall at all times remain the property of The Port Agents of the said Ports shall also be deemed ELECTED JOB HOLDERS the Union. Members may be required to show their evi­ to be Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, whether or not so Section 1. The Secretary-Treasurer dence of membership in order to be admitted to Union (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall be the Executive Of­ referred to on the ballots or elsewhere. meetings. (b) The Assistant Secretary-Treasurers shall assist the Section 9. Only members in good standing shall be al­ ficer of the Union and shall represent, and act for and in behalf of, the Union in all matters except as otherwise Secretary-Treasurer in the execution of the letter's duties lowed to vote. as the latter may direct. specifically provided for in the Constitution. ARTICLE IV (c) The Assistant Secretary-Treasurers shall be mem­ (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, REINSTATEMENT bers of the Agents' Conference and each may cast a vote port or otherwise. Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated (c) He shaU be responsible for the organization and in that body. In accordance with such rules as are adopted, from time maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of Section 3. Port Agents to time, by a majority vote of the membership. (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the the Union; setting up, and maintenance of, sound account­ ARTICliE V ing and bookkeeping systems; the setting up, and main­ administratipn of Union affairs in the Port of his juris­ DUES AND INITIATION FEE tenance of, proper office and other administrative Union diction. (b) He shall, within the jurisdiction of his Port, be Section 1. All members shall pay dues quarterly, on a procedures; the proper collection, safeguarding, and ex­ calendar year basis, on the first business day of each quar­ penditure of all Union funds. Port ^.r otherwise. He shall responsible for the enforcement and execution of the Con­ ter, except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, stitution, the poiicies of the Union, and the rules adopted be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Con­ and shall be in charge of Headquarters and Port Offices. by a majority vote of the membership. Wherever there are stitution and may be changed only by Constitutional He shall issue a weekly comprehensive report covering the time restrictions or other considerations affecting Port amendment. financial operations of the Union for the previous week. action, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action to Section 2. No candidate for membership shall be ad­ Wherever there are time restrictions or other considera­ insure observance thereof. (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or other­ mitted into membership without having paid an initiation tions affecting Union action, the Secretary-Treasurer shall wise, for the activities of his Port, whenever demanded fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars. take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (d) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the mem­ by the Secretary-Treasurer. Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward by reg­ waived for organizational purposes only, in accordance bership, the Secretary-Treasurer shall designate the num­ istered mail, addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer, a ber and location of Ports, the jurisdiction, status, and with such rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income membership. may re-assign Port Agents and Patrolmen of closed ports and expenses, and complying with all other accounting ARTICLE VI to other duties, without change in wages. The Ports of directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. RETIREMENT FROM MEMBERSHIP (e) The Port Agent, or someone acting under his in­ New York, New Orleans, Mobile, and Baltimore may not Section 1. Members may retire from membership by structions, shall open each Port meeting^ and shall deter­ be closed except by Constitutional amendment. paying all unpaid dues, dues for the quarter in which they Where ports are opened between elections, the Sec­ mine whether a quorum exists. Nothing contained herein retire, assessments, fines, and other monies due and ow­ ing the Union. A retirement card shall be issued upon re­ retary-Treasurer shall designate the Port Agents thereof, shall permit the Port Agent to otherwise act as chairman quest, and dated as of the day that such member accom­ subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership. of any meeting, unless so properly designated by a The Secretary-Treasurer shall supervise the activities majority vote of the- members present at the said Port plishes these payments and request. Meeting. Section 2. All the rights, privileges, duties, and obli­ of all Ports. (f) Each elected Port Agent may cast one vote at any Subject to approval by a majority vote of the member­ gations of membership shall be suspended during the pe­ riod of retirement, except that a retired member shall ship, the Secretary-Treasurer shall designate, in the event Agents' Conference. (g> The Port Agent may assign each Port Patrolman to not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain in any of the Incapacity of a Port Agent or Patrolman, a replace­ such Union jobs as fall within the jurisdiction of the Port, dual or hostile organization, upon penalty of forfeiture of ment to act as such during the period of incapacity. At the first regular meeting in August of every election regardless of the departmental designation under which his right to reinstatement. Section 3. Any person in retirement for a period of six year, the Secretary-Treasurer shall submit to the member­ the Patrolman was elected. (h) The Port Agent shall designate which members at months or more shall be restored to membership, ex­ ship a pre-balloting report. This report shall recommend cept as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current the number and location of Ports, the number of Assistant that Port may serve as representatives to other organiza­ quarter, as well as all assessments accruing.and newly Secretary-Treasurers and Agents, and the number of tions, affiliation with which has been properly permitted. <i) The-foregoing is in addition to those other duties levied during the period of retirement If the period of Port Patrolmen which are to be elected for each Port. prescribed elsewhere in this Constitution. This recommendation may also specify, whether any retirement is less than six (6) months, the required pay­ Section 4. Port Patrolmen ments shall consist of all dues accruing during the said Patrolmen and/or Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, shall be Port Patrolmen shall perform whatever duties art period of retirement, including those for the current designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall quarter, and all assessments accrued and newly levied be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote assigned to them by the Port Agent. Section 5. Meeting Chairmen during that perio^ Upon such payment, the person in of the membership. (a) The chairman of each meeting at any Port, including (e> The Headquarters of the Union shall be located in retirement shall be restored to membership, and his mem­ bership book, appropriately stamped, shall be given to him. New York. The Secretary-Treasurer shall also be the Port the Port in which Headquarters is located, shall be the presiding officer of the meeting, shall keep order under ' Section 4. A member in retirement may be restored to Agent of that Port (f) The Secretary-Treasurer shall be chairman of the rules of order provided for, from time to time, by a membership after a two-year period of retirement only Agents* Conference and may cast one vote. majority vote of the membership and,. U none, tten bx^ by majority vote of the membership. �Supplementary—Page Four • -f • t I? : rl 7- 'I •' t'i =• |; li •'C-. .' i': :. r! M' V^' ' 'i. \ such rules as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority granted therefor. In all other cases, a majority vote of the go Into session. It shall determine whether the person has submitted his application correctly and possesses the membership shall decide when a strike shall begin. vote of the membership in each Port. necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare • 6. This Committee shall be charged with the prepara­ (b) The meeting chairman may cast a vote only in the tion and execution of a strike plan which shall be bind­ report listing each applicant and his book number under event of a tie. ing on all members and other persons affiiated with the office or job he Is seeking. Each applicant shall be (c» The meeting chairman shall not permit the discus­ this Union. However, a majority vote of the membership marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the find­ sion of any religious subject. may repeal, or otherwise treat or dispose of any part or ings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "disqualified," the reason therefor must be stated ail of a strike plan. Section 6. Delegates in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a ARTICLE XI (a) The term "delegates" shall mean those members of special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be WAGES AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF OFFICERS AND the Union who are elected, under the provisions of this noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed OTHER ELECTIVE JOB HOLDERS, UNION Constitution, to attend the convention of the Seafarers by all of the Committee members, and be completed and EMPLOYEES. AND OTHERS International Union of North America. Section 1. The following elected offices ana jobs shall submitted to the Ports In time for the next regular meet­ (b) Each delegate shall attend the Convention and fully ing after their election. At this meeting. It shall be read be held for a term of two years: participate therein. and Incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the Secretary-Treasurer (c» Each delegate shall, by his vote and otherwise, Bulletin Board In each port. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer support those policies agreed upon by the majority of the Port Agent (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the delegates to the convention. Patrolman v Committee, he shall be notified Immediately by telegram Section 7. Committees Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than at his listed addresses. He shall also be sent a letter (a) Auditing Committee those indicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue The Auditing Committee in each Port shall audit the for so long as is necessary to complete the functions there­ containing the reasons for such disqualifications by air regular weekly financial report of the Port Agent and, in of, unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the mail, special delivery, registered. A disqualified appli­ cant shall have the right to take an appeal to the mem­ writing, certify or refuse to certify said report. The Auditing Committee for the Port Where Headquarters is membership or segment of the f'nion, whichever applies, bership from the decision of the Committee. He shall whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or forward copies of such appeal to each Port, where the located shall also audit the Secretary-Treasurer's financial ones serving. appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular report, to which the same rules as to certification and Section 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of meeting no later than the second meeting after the Com­ refusal to certify shall apply. The said report in its en­ tirety shall then be presented to the membership with any office or other elective job shal' be determined from mittee's election. It Is the responsibility of the applicant to Insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, action thereon to be taken as per a majority vote of the time to time by a majority vote of the membership. Section 4. Subject to approval by a majority vote of the without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may membership. membership, all other classifications of employees ox the appear in person before the Committee within two days (b) Trial Committee The Trial Committee shall co.:duct trials of persons Union shall be hired or discharged, as well as compensated, after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualification. charged, and shall submit findings and recommendations as recommended by the Secretary-Treasurer. Section 5. Subject to approval by a majority vote of The Committee's report shall be prepared early enough as prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special obligation of the Trial Committee to observe all the re­ the membership, the Secretary-Treasurer may contract to allow the applicant to appear before It and still reach quirements of this Constitution with regard to charges for, or retain, the services of any person, firm, or corpora­ the Ports in time for the first regular meeting after it# and trials, and their findings and recommendations must tion, not employees of the Union, when he deems it neces­ election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the sary in the best interests of the Union. Section 6. The foregoing provisions of this Article do case of such appeals, be sufficient to overrule any dis­ Trial Committee, the rights of any accused, under this not apply to any corporation, business, or other venture qualification classification by the Credentials Committee, Constitution, were properly safeguarded. in which this Union participates, or which it organizes or In which event, the one so previously classified shall then (c> Quarterly Financial Committee 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make a creates. In such situations, instructions conveyed by a be deemed qualified. quarterly ithirteen week) audit of the finances of Head­ majority vote of the membership shall be followed. <e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the ARTICLE XII quarters and each Port, shall note discrepancies where qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS, they exist, shall report on their findings, and make rec­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified m PATROLMEN, AND OTHER ELECTIVE JOBS ommendations. Members of this Committee may make previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, has met all the require­ dissenting reports, separate recommendations, and sepa­ candidate for, and hold any office or the job of Port Agent ments of Section 1-A of Article XII. rate findings. 2. The report and recommendations of this Committee or Patrolman, provided: Section 3. Balloting Procedure. (a) He has at least three (3) years of sea time aboard an shall be completed within a reasonable time after the (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted American flag merchant vessel or vessels; if he is seeking to the Secretary-Treasurer who shall cause the same to the job of Patrolman or Assistant Secretary-Treasurer in and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as be read in all Ports, at the first or second regular meet­ a specified department, this sea time must be in that de­ to candidates or Ports. The ballots may contain general information and instructive comments not inconsistent ing subsequent to the submission of the said report and partment, and (b) He has at least four (4) months of sea time aboard with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified recommendations. 3. All Port Agents are responsible for complying with an American flag merchant vessel or vessels, or four (4) candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within all demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, months of employment with, or in any office or job of, the each category. The listing of the Ports shall follow a etc.. by the said Quarterly Financial Committee. Union, its subsidiaries, or affiliates, or at the Union's geographical pattern, commencing with the most northly Port on the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast 4 No report shall be considered as complete without direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st down to the most southerly Port on that coast, then west­ an accompanying report and audit statement by a com­ and the time of nomination, and petent accountant, and the Secretary-Treasurer is charged (c) He has been in continuous good standing in the erly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of with the selection of such an accountant, who must be Union for at least two (2) years immediately prior to his Ports is exhausted. There shall be allotted write-in space, on each ballot, sufficient to permit each member voting to certified under state law. nomination, and write in as many names as there are offices and jobs to be 5 Any action «on the said report shall be as determined (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America, by a majority vote of the membership. Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other voted upon. Each ballot shall be so-prepared as to have the id) Appeals Committee elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be so perforated as to enable that portion containing the said 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from be members of the Union. trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective number to be easily removed. On this removable portion are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as offices and jobs, whether elected 01 appointed in accord­ shall also be placed a short statement Indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting dates thereof. may be adop'.d by a majority vote of the membership, ance with this Constitution, shall maintain membership In not inconsistent therewith. (b) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Sec­ good standing. Failure to do so shall result in ineligibility to 2 The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than hrld such office or job and shall constitute an incapacity retary-Treasurer shall be the only official ballots. No one week after the close of the said hearing, make and with regard to such office or jo'). others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as submit findings and recommendations in accordance with indicated in the preceding paragraph and shall be num­ ARTICLE XIII the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as may bered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A suf­ ELECTIONS FOR OFFICERS, PORT AGENTS be adopted by a majority vote of the membership, not ficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each AND PATROLMEN inconsistent therewith. Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and Section 1. Nominations (e) Negotiating and Strike Committee amount, sent thereto shall be maintained by the Secre­ Any member may submit his name for nomination for tary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a 1 The Negotiating and Strike Committee shall repre­ sent the Union in all negotiations for contracts and any office, or the job of Port Agent or Port Patrolman, by verification list Indicating the amount and serial numbers changes in contracts, with persons, firms, corporations, delivering or sending a letter addressed to the Credentials of the ballots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain sepa­ or agencies, etc., wherein wages, hours, benefits, or other Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the ad­ rate records of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and terms and conditions of employment of the members of dress of Headquarters. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged count the ballots, when received, to Insure that the amount with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the this Union are involved. 2. Upon completion of negotiations, the Committee over to the Credentials Committee upon the letter's re­ amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer shall submit a report and recommendations to the mem­ quest. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the fol­ as having been sent to that Port. The Port Agent shall bership of the Union at a regular or special meeting. lowing: Immediately execute and return, to the Secretary-Treas­ (a) The name of the candidate The Committee may also make interim reports and rec­ urer, a receipt acknowledging the correctness of the (b) His home address and mailing address ommendations and submit them to the membership at a amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify (e) His book number regular or a special meeting. the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrep­ (d) The title of the offiee or other job for which he is a ancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the 3 A Port may establish a similar Committee for itselt provided permission by 6 majority vote of the membership candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded has been obtained. In such event, the Port Negotiating position sought is that of Agent or Patrolman for ballots actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer (e) Proof of citizenship and Strike Committee shall forward its report and rec­ shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for correspondence dealing with the election. This file shal) ommendations. together with comment; by the Port Agent, to the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall then cause candidates. at all times be available to any member asking for In­ The letter must reach Headquarters no earlier than Au­ spection of the same at Headquarters. the said report and recommendations to be submitted to the membership of the Union at the earliest subsequent gust 12th and no later than September 12th of the election (c) Balloting shall take place in person, at Port Offices, regular or special meeting, whichever he chooses, to­ year and shall be secret. No signature of any voter, or other gether with any report and recommendations which the Section 2. Credentials Commlttex-. distinguishing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except Secretary-Treasurer deems desirable to make. The Port (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the first that any member may write In the name or names of any Negotiating and Strike Committee shall submit the report regular meeting after September ilth of the election year, member or members, as appropriate, for any office, or the and recommendations upon completion of the negotiations, at the Port where Headquarters Is located. It shall consist job of Port Agent or Patrolman. and may submit interim reports and recommendations. In of six members in attendance at the meeting, with two (d) No member may vote, without displaying his Union the same manner above -set forth. members from each of the Deck, Eiigli.e and Stewards De­ Book, In which there shall be placed an appropriate nota­ 4 In no event shall a Negotiations and Strike Commit­ partments. In the event any Committee member is un­ tion of the date and of the fact of voting, both prior to tee obligate this Union or any Port thereof, in any man­ able to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the Sec­ being handed a ballot. A ballot shall then be handed to ner. without the approval of the membership of the retary-Treasurer calls a special meeting at the Port in the member who shall thereupon sign his name on a Union as evidenced by a majority vote of the member­ order to elect a replacement. The Committee's results separate roster, together with his book number, and ballot ship shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by number. The portion of the ballot on which the ballot 5 A Negotiating and Strike Committee may decide a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting number Is printed shall then be removed, placed near the the time of entry into a strike, provided prior authority, called for that purpose at Headquarters Port. roster and the member shall proceed to the voting site. as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership, is (b) After its election, the Committee shall Immediately (e) Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the estab- �Supplementary—Page Five lishment of a booth or other voting site where each mem­ ber 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 sha.i 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 15th and shall continue until January 15th inclusive, Sundays and holi­ days excluded. If November 15th or January 15th falls on a holiday or a Sunday, balloting shall commence or end, as the case may be. on the next succeeding business day. Section 4. Polls Committees (a> Each Port shall elect, prior to the beginning of the voting on each voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting of three members. For the purpose of holding a meeting for election of a Polls Committee only, five (5) members shall constitute a quorum for each Port. It shall be the responsibility of the Port Agent to call the meeting for the purpose of electing the said Polls Committee. In no case shall voting take place unless a duly elected Polls Committee is functioning. (b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall collect all unused ballots, 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 corre­ sponding serial numbers on the roster, and then compare the serial number and the amounts of ballots used with the verification list, as corrected, and ascertain whether the unused ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, represent the difference between what appears on the verification list, as corrected, and the ballots used. A report shall then be drawn, indicating the results of the foregoing comparisons and noting any discrepancies. A copy of this report shall be given the Port Agent, to be presented to the next subsequent regular meeting. A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the SecretaryTreasurer, who shall cause an investigation to be made forthwith, in the event of discrepancies. The results of such investigation shall be reported to the membership as soon as completed, with recommendations by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. A majority vote of the membership shall determine what action, if any, shall be taken thereon, with the same effect as indicated in Article I. (ci The Polls Committee shall also insure mat the ballot box is 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 para­ graph with regard to discrepancies 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 qualified members only to vote. Prior thereto, it shall ascertain whether they are in good standing, stamp their book with the word "voted," and the date, issue ballots to voters, insure that proper registration on the roster takes place, collect the stubs, and keep them in numerical order. It shall preserve good order and decorum at the voting site and vicinity thereof. All members and others affiliated with the Union are charged with the duty of assisting the Polls Committee, when called upon, in the preservation of order and decorum. (el In order to maintain the secrecy and accuracy of the ballot and to eliminate the possibility of errors or irregularities in any one day's balloting affecting all the balloting in any one Port, the following procedure shall be observed: At the end of each day's voting the Polls Committee, in the presence of any member desiring to attend, provided he observes proper decorum, shall open the ballot box or boxes, and place all of that day's ballots therein in an envelope together with a copy of the roster of that day's voting. The envelope shall then be sealed. Each member of the Polls Committee shall sign his name across the flap of the said envelope with his book number next to his signature. The Committee shall also place the date on said envelope, as well as a certificate that the said box or boxes were opened publicly, that all ballots for that day only were removed, and that all of those ballots are enclosed in the envelope dated for that day. This envelope shall then be replaced in the ballot box. The ballot box shall then again be locked and sealed and the key shall be placed in an envelope. This envelope shall then be sealed, and the members of the Committee shall sign their names across the flap of this envelope and place their book numbers thereon, together with the date. It shall be the responsibility of the Port Agent to see that this envelope with the key is properly safeguarded until turned over to the Polls Committee the following morning. In addition, the Polls Committee shall deliver to the Port Agent duplicate copies of the roster, the unused ballots and reports as set forth in this section, any files that may have been given, the ballot box or boxes, and all the stubs collected both for the day and those turned over to it. The Port Agent shall keep the rosters, unused ballots, ballot box or boxes, and stubs, under lock and key until duly called for as herein set forth. The Port Agent shall insure that no person illegally tampers with the ballots, stubs, rosters, or ballot boxes while they are under his custody. A third copy of the rosters for that day shall be mailed by the Polls Committee, or the Port Agent, to Headquarters. (f) Members of the Polls Committee shall serve without compensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving. Section 5. Ballot Collection, Tallying Procedure. Protests, and Special Votes. (a) A Port Tallying Committee shall be elected at the peals may be taken, by the said member, by addressing first regular meeting after the close of voting at each a letter or telegram to each Port, c/o the Port Agent, in Port. It shall consist of six (6) members, two from each which shall be set forth the facts regarding the appeal of the three departments of the Union. In the presence from the dismissal of his protest, the member's name, and of any member desiring to attend, provided he observed his book number, with a copy to Headquarters. It shall decorum, it shall open the ballot box or boxes, count be the duty of the Port Agent to submit this appeal to the the number of ballots therein contained, and count the Election Report meeting at his Port. The protesting mem­ number of votes for each candidate. The Committee shall ber is charged with making this appeal prior to the holding place all ballots therein in a sealed envelope, together of this meeting. Special votes ordered in accordance with with a certification signed by all members of the Com­ this paragraph shail take place at the Port where the mittee that the said box or boxes were opened publicly, claimed discrepancy or denial of the right to vote oc­ that all the ballots therein were counted and tallied, and curred. In such case, the Port Agent shall have the func­ that all of those ballots are enclosed in the envelope, and tions of the Tallying Committee as set forth in Section 5-C of this Article, insofar as the said Section 5-C deals shall forward this to Headquarters. The Committee shall also forward to Headquarters, in the same package but with the terms of such special vote. Port Agents shall officially notify Headquarters, imme­ bound separately, all the rosters, together with a certif­ ication signed by ail members of the Committee that all diately, after the Election Report meeting, of the decision the rosters utilized are enclosed therein. In the same pack­ of the membership at the Ports with regard to all of the age, but bound separately, the Committee shall forward foregoing. Headquarters is charged with adequateiy and to Headquarters all unused ballots, together with a cer­ timely informing affected members of the decisions tification, signed by all members of the Committee that all reached. A majority of the membership, at the Election Report the unused ballots sent to the Port are enclosed therewith. The certification shall identify, by serial number and meeting, may order a recheck and a recount where a dis­ amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. In the same senting report has been issued by one or more members package, but bound separately, the Committee shall for­ of the Headquarters Tallying Committee. (g) A special vote must be taken within ten (10) days ward to Headquarters all stubs collected during the period of voting, together with a certificat'on, signed by all mem­ after the Election Report meeting. The Secretary-Treas­ bers of the Committee, that all the stubs collected by the urer shail make a sufficient amount of the usual balloting Committee are enclosed. It shall be understood that the material available to Port Agents for the purpose of sucn above certifications are made according to the best knowl­ special votes. Immediately after the close of such special edge, information, and belief of the Committee members. voting, the Port Agent shall summarize the results and Wherever forwarding is not don" in person, forwarding communicate those results to the Secretary-Treasurer. The shall be accomplished, expeditiously, by registered air ballots, stubs, rosters, and unused ballots pertaining to mail, special delivery. All forwarding shall be to the the special vote shall be mailed to Headquarters, all in Headquarters Tallying Committee, at the address of Head­ the same package, but bound separately. An account­ quarters. In the event a Port Tallying Committee cannot ing and certification by the Port Agent similar to those indicated in Section 5-A of this Article shall be enclosed. be elected or cannot act, the Port Agent shall transfer all of the aforesaid material to the Headquarters Tallying The Secretary-Treasurer shall then prepare a report con­ Committee which will then carry out the aforesaid func­ taining a combined summary of the results, together with a schedule indicating in detail how they affect the Head­ tions. (b) The Port Tallying Committee which is elected at quarters Tallying Committee's resuits. The form of the the Port where Headquarters is located shall also act as report of the Headquarters Tallying Committee shall be the Headquarters Tallying Committee. The Headquarters followed as closely as possible. Two copies shall be sent Committee is charged with the tally of all the ballots and to -each Port, one copy of which shall be posted. The other the preparation of a report setting forth in complete de­ copy shall be presented at the next regular meeting after tail, the results of the election, including a complete ac­ the Election Report meeting. Section 6. Installation into Office and the Job of counting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, verification lists, and receipts of Port Agent or Patrolman. (a) The person elected shall be that person having the the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial num­ bers and amounts, and with each total broken down into largest number of votes cast for the particular office or Port totals. The report shall clearly detail all discrep­ job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected ancies discovered, and shall contain recommendations for for a particular office or job, the proper number of can­ the treatment of these discrepancies. All members of didates receiving the successively highest number of votes the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, shall be declared elected. It shall be the duty of the Sec­ however, to the right of any member thereof to submit retary-Treasurer to notify each individual elected. (b) All reports by Committees and the Secretary-Treas­ a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and urer under this Article, except those of the Polls Com­ the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. (c) The Tallying Committee is also charged with the mittees, shall be entered in the minutes of the Port where receipt and evaluation of written protests by any member Headquarters is located. Polls Committee reports shali who claims an illegal denial of the right to vote. If it be entered in the minutes of the Port where it functions. (c) The duly elected Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Sec­ finds the protest invalid, it shall dismiss the protest and so inform the protesting member, by wire, on the day of retary-Treasurers, Port Agents, and Port Patrolmen shall dismissal. If it finds the protest valid, the Committee take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume shall order a special vote, on such terms as are practical, the duties thereof, at midnight, March 31st. At that time, effective, and just, but which terms, in any event, shall the terms of their predecessors shall expire. This shall include the provisions of Section 3-C of this Article and not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume the designation as to the voting site of the Port most his office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority convenient to the protesting member. Where a special vote of the membership may grant additional time for the vote is ordered in accordance with this Paragraph C, assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure these terms shall apply, notwithstanding any provisions of the newly-elected Secretary-Treasurer to assume of­ to the contrary contained in this Article. Protests may fice, the provisions of Article X, Section 2-A, as to suc­ be made only in writing and must be received by the cession shall apply until such office is assumed. If he Headquarters Tallying Committee during the period of its does not assume office within 90 days, the line of succes­ proceedings. The reports of this Committee shall include sion shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other a brief summary of each protest received, the name and cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as book number of the protesting member, and a summary decided by a majority vote of the membership. (d) Before assuming office, every Officer, Port Agent, of the disposition of the said protest. and Patroiman shall take the following oath: (d) The Headquarters Tallying Committee snail com­ "1 do solemnly swear that 1 will faithfully execute mence proceedings on the first business day subsequent the duties of of the Seafarers to its election and shall complete its proceedings within International Union of North America. Atlantic and two weeks thereafter. Each member of the Committee Gulf District, and 1 will, to the best of my ability, shall be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay. The protect and preserve the Constitution of this Union proceedings of this Committee, except for the actual prep­ and the welfare of the membership." aration of the report and dissents therefrom, if any, shall ARTICLE XP' oe open to any member, provided he observes decorum. OTHER ELECTIONS (e) The report of the Committee shall be made up In sufficient copies' to comply with the following require­ Section 1. Auditing Committee. ments: two copies shall be sent by the Committee to each Each port shall elect an Auditing Committee on Friday Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the first of each week, at 3:00 P.M., for the purpose of auditing the regular meeting scheduled to take place subsequent to the financial report for that week. These reports shall be close of the Committee's proceedings or, in the event such submitted to the next regular meeting of that port, for meeting is scheduled to take place four days or less from membership action. The Committee shall consist of three the close of this Committee's proceedings, then at least five members. No Officer, Port Agent, Patrolman, or employee days prior to the next regular meeting. Whichever meet­ shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. The election ing applies shall be designated, by date, in the report, shall be by majority vote of the members in attendance and shall be referred to as the "Election Report" meeting. at the meeting, provided that any member eligible to As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall serve may nominate himself. post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a The same provisions shall apply with regard to the Port conspicuous manner. This copy shail be kept posted for where Headquarters is located except that the Auditing a period of two months. At the Election Report meeting, Committee there shall audit the financial reports of the the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. Headquarters Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall be taken Section 2. Quarterly Financial Committee. up the discrepancies, if any, referred to in Section 5-B The Quarterly Financial Committee shall be elected at of this Article, and the recommendations of the Tallying the Port where Headquarters is iocated, at the first or sec­ Committee submitted therewith. A majority vote of the ond regular meeting held after the close of the calendar membership shali decide what action shall be taken there­ quarter for which the Committee is to make the required on, if any, which action, however, shall not be beyond audit. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to ordering a special vote to the extent reasonably indicated decide at which of these meetings the election shall take by the reported discrepancies. The same procedure shall place. The Committee shall consist of six members, with apply to all members appealing from denials of their pro­ two members from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards tests by the Headquarters Tallying Committee, which ap­ Departments. No officer. Port Agent, Patrolman or em- it)I 9}I M •' v-ll �•ii Supplementary—^Page Six Section 4. No trial shall be conducted Unless all the given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the ac­ ployee shall be eligible to serve on this Committee. The members shall be elected by a majority vote of the mem­ accusers are present. The Trial Committee shall conduct cused was not given a fair trial. (d) If there is no substantial evidence to support a bers present at the meeting provided that any member the trial except that the accused shall have the right to cross-examine the accuser, or accusers, and the witnesses, finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shaU recommend eligible to serve may nominate Mmself. as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused may that the charge on which the finding was based be dis­ Section 3. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a Special Meeting select any member to assist him in his defense at the missed. (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser held at 10:00 A.M the next business day following the trial, provided, (a), the said member is available at the regular meeting ot the Port where the Trial is to take time of the trial and (b) the said member agrees to render punishment. Section 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its place, it shall consist of five members, of which threj such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifica­ shall constitute a quorum. No Officer, Port Agent, Port tions of the members of the Trial Committee, or states decision and dissent, if any, to the Secretary-Treasurer. Patrolman, or employee may be elected to serve on a Trial that the charges do not adequately inform him of what The Secretary-Treasurer shall cause sufficient copies to he Committee. No member who intends to be a witness in wrong he allegedly committed, or the time and place of published and shall have them sent to each Port in time the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who such commission, such matters shall be ruled upon and to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. cannot, for any reason, render an honest decision. It shall disposed of, prior to proceeding on the merits of the de­ He shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he fense. The guilt of an accused shall be found only if proven their iast known address, or notify them in person. Section '15. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of knows, or has reason to believe, any of the foregoing dis­ by the weight of the evidence, and the burden of such qualifications apply to him. The members of this Commit­ proof shall be upon the accuser. Every finding shall be this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall tee shall be elected under such generally applicable rules based on the quality of the evidence and not solely on the accept the decision of the Appeals Committeq, or the dis­ number of witnesses produced. sent therein, if any. If there is no dissent, the decision of as are adopted by a majority vot of the membership. Section 5. The Trial Committee shall make findings as the Appeals Committee shall stand. Section 4. Appeals Committee. If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall he held in the The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven members, to guilt or innocence, and recommendations as to pun­ five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the ishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable in Port where Headquarters is located, in the manner pro­ Port where Headquarters is located. The same disqual­ the light of the proceedings. These findings and recom­ vided for in Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so ifications and duties of members shall apply with regard mendations shall be those of a majority of the Committee, providing for a new trial shall contain such directions as to this Committee as apply to the Trial Committee. In and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The Com­ will insure a fair hearing to the accused. Section 16. The Secretary-Treasurer shall notify the addition, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee mittee shall forward its findings and recommendations, in the hearing of an appeal from a Trial Committee deci­ along with any dissent, to the Port Agent of the Port accused and each accuser, either in person or in writing sion, if the said member was a member of the Trial Com­ where the trial took place, while a copy thereof shall he addressed to their iast known address, of the results of .' forwarded to the accused and the accusers, either in per­ the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth mittee. son or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. in Section 17. .Section 5. Negotiating and Strike Committee. Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of The members of a Negotiating and Strike Committee, The findings shall include a statement that the rights of whether of a Port or otherwise, shall be composed of as the accused under this Constitution, were properly safe­ the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Interna­ many members as shall be determined, by a majority vote guarded. The findings also must contain the charges tional Union of North America, and the rights of, and of the membership, upon recommendation of the Secre­ made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the procedure as to, further appeal as provided for therein. tary-Treasurer. Any member may attend any meeting of accused, the accuser, and each witness: shall describe each Decfsions reached thereunder shall be binding on all mem­ this Committee provided he observes decorum. However, document used at the trial; shall contain a fair summary bers of the Union. of the proceedings, and shall state the findings as to Section 18. It shali he the duty of all members of the a limit may be set by the chairman of the Committee on guilt or innocence. If possible, all the documents used at Union to take all steps within their constitutional power the number of those who may attend. the trial shall be kept. All findings and recommendations to carry out the terms of any effective decisions. Section 6. Meeting Chairman. shall be made a part of the regular files. Section 19. Any accused may waive any or all rights The meeting Chairman shall be a member elected from Section 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused the floor by majority vote of the members at any meeting. upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend Section 7. Delegates. As soon as the Secretary-Treasurer is advised as to the Trial Committee, cause the findings and recommendations without properly requesting a -"ostponement, the Trial date and duly authorized number of delegates to the con­ to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next Committee may hold its trial without his presence. vention of the Seafarers International Union of North regular meeting. ARTICLE XVI Section 7. The Port Agent shall send the record of America, he shali communicate such facts to the Port OFFENSES AND PENALTIES Agent of each Port, together with recommendations as to the entire proceedings to Headquarters, which shall cause Section 1. Upon proof of the commission of the follow­ generally applicable rules for the election of delegates. sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to each ing offenses, the member shall he expelled from mem- ' These facts and recommendations shall be announced and Port in time for the next regularly scheduled meeting. hership: Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall read at the first regular meeting thereafter. Unless (a) Proof of membership in any organization advocating changed by a majority vote of the membership during that be discussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority the overthrow of the Government of the United States meeting, the election rules shall apply. These rules shall vote of the membership of the Union shall: by force; (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or not prohibit any member from nominating himself. The (h) Acting as an informer against the interest of the (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or results of the election shall be communicated to each Port Union or the membership in any qrganizational campaign; (c) Accept the findings, hut modify the recommenda­ Agent, posted on the bulletin board, and announced at the (c) Acting as an informer for, or agent, of the Company next regular meeting of the Port, Rules of election here­ tions, or against the interests of the membership or the Union: id) Order a new trial after Hnding that substantial jus­ under may include provisions for automatic election of all Id) The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy qualified nominees, in the event the number of such tice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this to destroy the Union, nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be event, a new trial shall take place at the Port where Head­ Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the quarters is located and, upon application, the accused, the following offenses, the member shall be penalized up to a elected. accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished transpor­ penalty of expulsion from the Union, In the event the ARTICLE XV tation and subsistence. TJtlALS AND APPEALS penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommended, the Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any other member for the commission of an offense as set punishment so decided upon shall become effective. The privileges of membership for more than two (2) years, or forth in this Conkitution. These charges shall be in writ­ Secretary-Treasurer shall cause notice of the results a fine of $50.00, or both: ing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his thereof to he sent to each accuse'* and accuser. (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to Section 10. An accused who has been found guilty, or erty of the value in excess of $50,00; the Fort Agent of the Port nearest the place of the of­ who is under effective punishment may appeal in the fol­ (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, fense, or the Port of pay off, if the offense took place lowing manner: seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; aboard ship. He»shall also request the Fort Agent to He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to the (c) Wilful misuse of any office or job, elective or not, present these charges at the next regular meeting. The Secretary-Treasurer within 30 days after receipt of the within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, finan­ accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting notice of the decison of the membership. cial or otherwise, or the wilful refusal or failure to takes place Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the Port execute the duties or functions of the said office or job. Section 2. After presentation of the charges and the where Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or request to the Forf Agent, the Fort Agent shall cause of appeal, the Secretary-Treasurer shall present the notice, functions: fhose charges to be read at the said meeting. which shall then become part of the minutes. An Appeals <d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of if the charges are rejected by a majority vote of the Committee shall then be elected. The Secretary-Treasurer ballots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or Fort, no further action may be taken thereon, unless is charged with the duty of presenting the before-men­ election files, or election material of any sort; ruled otherwise by a majority vote of the membership of tioned proceedings and all available documents used as Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges are evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as are(e)false; accepted, and the accused is present, he shall be auto­ any written statement or argument submitted by the ac­ (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false matically on notice that he will be tried the following cused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, if he reports communications, with knowledge of the falsity morning. At his request, the trial shall be postponed so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquar­ thereof,or or altering reports or communica­ until the morning following the next regular meeting, at ters on the night the Committee is elected. It shall he tions which unauthorizedly fall within the scope of Union business; which time the Triai Committee will then be elected. He the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship, or shall also be handed a written copy of the charges made statement or argument arrives at Headquarters in time for misconduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detri­ against him. such presentation. ment of the Union or its agreements; If the accused is not present, the Fort Agent shall Im­ Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the ap­ (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or delib­ mediately cause to be sent to him, by registered mail ad­ peal as soon as possible, consistent with fdir consideration erate and malicious villification, with regard to the execu­ dressed to his iast known mailing address on tile with of the evidence and arguments before it. It may grant ad- tion of the duties of any office or job; the Union, a copy of the charges, the names and book journmefats and may request the accused or accusers to (i) Paying for, or receiving money for, employment numbers of the accusers, and a notification that he must present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair con­ aboard a vessel; appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the morning sideration. (j) Wilful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to Committee will be elected In the event a majority of the membership of the Union be by majority vote, and shall be in the form of findings the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a and recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions evidence of Union affiliation, with intent to deceive; (k> Wilful failure or refusal to carry out the orders of Fort, the Trial shall take place in the Fort where Head­ and dissents shall he in writing and signed by those partic­ quarters is located. Due notice thereot shall be given to ipating in such decision or dissent. In making its findings those duly authorized to make such orders during time the accused, who shall be informed of the name of his and recommendations, the Committee shall he governed of strike. Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of by the following: (a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there is suh- following offenses, members shall be penalized up to the charges At the request of the accused, transportation and subsistence shall be provided the accused and his stantiai evidence to support such a finding and, in such suspension from the rights and privileges of membership case, the Appeals Committee shall not make its own find­ for two (2) years, or a fine of $50.00. or both: witnesses. <a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union pi-opSection 3. The Trial Committee shall hear all pertinent ings as to the weight of evidence. (b) In no event shall increased punishment he recom­ erty of the value under $50.00; evidence and shall not be bound by the rules of evidence (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elective or not, required by courts of. law but may receive all relevant mended. (c> A new trial shall he recommended if the Appeals with knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualifica­ testimony. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, at the request of the accused, to enable him to make a Committee finds—(a) that any member of the Trial Com­ tions required therefor; proper defense In the event the Trial Committee falls mittee should have been disqualified, or <h) that the ac­ (c) Misconduct during any meeting or other official beneath a quorum, it shall adjourn until a quorum does cused was not adequately Informed of the details of the Union proceeding, or bringing the Union into disrepute charged offense, which resulted in his not having been by conduct not provided for elsewhere in this Article; exist. :s •'H ji I is I'i' i'S -fs ifI ai' lit ^ f ::. f V 'i. - �Supplementary—^Paye Seven Jobs and governing conduct and procedure connected holder thereof. Is set forth in. this donstltuHon, all refer­ (d) Refusal or negligent failure to carry out orders of therewith may be issued and take effect only after ap­ ences thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shaU those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. Section 4. Upon proof of- the commission of any of the proval by a majority vote of the membership. Shipping be deemed to he equally applicable to whomever is duly acting in such office or job. following offenses, members shall be penalized up to a rules duly issued shall be deemed to be Union policy. Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall he deemed Section 2. A majority vote of the membership may flue of $50.00: <a> Refusal or wilful failure to be present at sign-ons make special exceptions or rules for any company or to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year in vessel, for organizational purposes, whether covered by which elected officials and other elected job-holders are or pay-offs; required to assume office. The first election year shall be (b) Wilful failure to submit book to Union representa­ a contract or not. deemed to be 1954. ARTICLE XXIII tives at pay-off; Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution." and "this (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign on; QUORUMS Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specif­ amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the same (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in ically provided, the quorum for a special meeting of a meaning and shall refer to the Constitution which takes discharging their duties; the place of the one adopted by the IJnion in 1939. as(e) Disorderly conduct in the Union Hail; Port shall be six members. (f) Gambling in the Union Hall; Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port amended up through August 1951. (g) Negligent failure to join ship. Section 9.. The term, "member in good standing," shall shall be seven members. Section 5. Any member who has committed an offense Section 3. The quorum for the Agents' Conference shali mean a member not in arrears or under suspension or sentence of expulsion. Unless otherwise expressly indi­ penalized by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to be a majority of those eligible to attend. waive his rights under this Constitution and to pay the Section 4. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ cated, the term, "member," shall mean a member in good maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representa­ in. the quorum for any committee shall be the majority of standing. tive of the Union. Section 10. The term, "membership book," shall mean those duly elected or appointed thereto. Section 6. If offense against the Union and its principles Section 5. Unless otherwise specifically set forth here­ any official certificate issued as evidence of Union mem­ and policies takes place in the meeting, the meeting may in. the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other func­ bership. Section 11. Whenever the day on which a Union meeting go into a Committee of the Whole and try the member tions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum to at once, and in this case, the findings and recommendation act officially, shall be that of the majority of the quorum, or action is to take place falls on a holiday, the meeting of the Committee of the Whole shall be acted upon as and shall not be official or effective unless the quorum or action shall be put off until the next business day, at the same hour. if the report were made by a duly elected Trial Committee. requirements are met. ARTICLE XXVII Section 7. This Union, and its members, shali not be ARTICLE XXIV AMENDMENTS deemed to waive any claim, or personal or property rights MEETINGS This Constitution shall be amended In the following to which it or its members are entitled, by bringing the Section 1. All ports shall hold regular meetings, provided member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in a quorum Is present, on every other Wednesday, at 7:00 P.M. manner: Section 1. Any member may submit, at any regular this Constitution. if such meeting night falls on a holiday, the meeting shali Section 8. Any member under suspension for an of­ take place, providing a quorum is present, at 7:00 P.M. the meeting of any Port, proposed amendments to this Con­ fense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues following night, in the event a quorum is not present at stitution in resolution form. If a majority vote of the and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, 7:00 P.M.. the Port Agent of ihe pertinent port shali post­ membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amend­ members, officials and job holders. pone the opening of the meeting until a quorum is pres­ ment shall be forwarded to all Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by ARTICLE XVII ent, but in no event later than 7:30 P.M. A majority vote PUBLICATIONS of the membership shall be sufficient to change the date a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constitutional Committee in the Port where Head-^ This Union may publish such pamphlets, journals, news­ of any future regular meeting. papers. magazines, periodicals, and general literature, in Section 2. A special meeting at a Port may be called quarters is located. This Committee shall be composed such manner as may be determined, from time to time, only at the direction of the Port Agent. No special meet­ of six members, two from each Department, and shall be by a majority vote of the membership. ing may be held, except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. elected in accordance with such rules as are established and 5:00 P.M. Notice of such meeting shall be posted at by a majority vote of that Port. The Committee will act ARTICLE XVIII on all proposed amendments referred to it. The Commit­ least two hours in advance, on the Port bulletin board. BONDS tee may receive whatever advice and assistance, legal or Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed, ARTICLE XXV otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare a report as well as all other employees of the Union, may be re­ AGENTS' CONFERENCE on the amendment together with any proposed changes quired to be bonded under such terms and conditions as Section 1. The Secretary-Treasurer shall call an Agents' or substitutions or recommendations, and the reasons for may be determined, from time to time, by a majority vote Conference once a year, and may call, with the approval such recommendations. The latter shall then be submitted of the membership. of a majority vote of the membership, additional Agents' to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. If a ARTICLE XIX Conferences during the year. The time and place of each majority vote of the membership approves the amendment EXPENDITURES such meeting shall be fixed by the Secretary-Treasurer. as recommended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes Section 1. Policies or specific instructions with regard These conferences may be postponed or cancelled by a or no vote by the membership of the Union by secret to expenditures to be made or expenses to be incurred majority vote of the membership in case of emergency. ballot in accordance with the procedure outlined in shall be determined by a majority vote of the membership. A majority vote of the membership shall determine when Article XIII, Section 3-B through Section 5. The amend­ In the event no contrary policies or instructions are in such' emergency exists. ment shall either be printed on the ballot, or if too existence, the Secretary-Treasurer may authorize, make, Section 2. The Agents' Conference may discuss and lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the and incur such expenditures and expenses as lie within prepare reports and recommendations on any part of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all the authority conferred upon him by Article X and Ar­ Union's activities, policies and plans. The adoption of any Ports and made available at the voting site in all Ports. ticle XI of this Constitution. such recommendation by a majority vote of the member­ Section 3. If approved by a % majority of the valid Section 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly ship shall make the provisions thereof binding Union ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective im­ apply to the routine accounting and administrative pro­ policy, until modified or otherwise altered by a majority mediately upon notification by the Headquarters Tallying , cedures of the Union except those primarily concerned vote of the membership provided such recommendation Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer that the amendment with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitu­ has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the Section' 3. The provisions of this Article shall super­ tion. amendment. The Secretary-Treasurer shall immediately sede. to the extent applicable, the provisions of Articles ARTICLE XXVI notify all Ports of the results of the vote on the amend­ X and XI, DEFINITIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS ment. ARTICLE XX RELATING THERETO ARTICLE XXVIII INCOME Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or TRANSITION CLAUSE Section 1. The income of this Union shall include re­ dealt with herein, the term "incapacity," shall mean any Section 1. It is the purpose and intent of this Article ceipts from dues, initiation fees, fines, assessments, con­ illness or condition preventing the affected person from to provide for an orderly transition from Union operations tributions, loans, interest, dividends, as well as income carrying out his duties for more than 30 days; or absence and activities as governed by the Constitution in effect derived from any other legitimate business operation or from the United States; or suspension from office or prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, to other legitimate source. membership as provided for in this Constitution; or the operations and activities conducted in accordance with this Section 2. No member shall be required to pay or de­ due replacement of one under an incapacity as indicated. amended Constitution. Accordingly, the following sections liver any sum of money to any Union representative with­ However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed are to be given the interpretation required to effectuate out obtaining an official Union receipt, signed and dated. to prohibit the execution of the functions of more than the foregoing purpose and intent. It shall be the duty of the member to demand such re­ one job and/or office, in which event no incapacity shall Section 2. All routine administrative, accounting, and ceipt. be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or of­ other similar procedures and processes of this Union, in Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after fice of the one taking over the duties and functions of the effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended a ballot conducted under such general rules as may be one incapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the Constitution, shall be deemed to be permitted hereunder decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, pro­ time during which the circumstances exist. and shall continue in effect, unless or until changed, in vided that: Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with accordance with the provisions hereof. (a) The ballot must be secret. herein, the term "vacancy," and the term "vacancy not Section 3. All methods and means of collecting and (b) The assessment must be approved by a 2/3 ma­ cau.sed by an incapacity," shall be deemed to be the same, disbursing Union funds, all segregations of Union funds, jority of the valid ballots cast. and shall include failure to perform the functions of any the sequence of regular meeting nights, rules of order Section 4. All payments by members or other affiliates office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or expul­ generally followed, bonding procedures, shipping rules, of this Union shall be applied succe.ssively to the mone­ sion from the Union with uo further right to appeal in J':- permit systems, reinstatement procedures, and any other tary obiigations owed the Union commencing with the cordance with the provisions of this Constitution. practices or procedure, in effect immediately prior to the oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole, adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall the term, "majority vote of the me.nbership," shall mean to be permitted hereunder, and shall continue in effect be calculated accordingly. the majority of all the valid votes cast by members at an unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions ARTICLE XXI official meeting of those Ports holding a meeting. This hereof. PERMITS AND OTHER TYPES OF UNION AFFILIATION definition shall prevail notwithstanding that one or more Section 4. All Union policies, customs, and usage, in­ This Union, by majority vote of the membership, may Ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For cluding those with regard to admission into membership, provide for affiliation with it by individuals in a lesser that purpose of this section, the term "regularly scheduled in effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended capacity than ihembership. or in a capacity other than meeting night at which the pertinent vote may take place" Constitution, shall be deemed to be'permitted hereunder membership. By majority vote of the membership, the shall refer to a meeting or mretings during the time and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in Union may provide for the rights and obligations incident period within which a vote must be taken in accordance accordance with the provisions hereof. to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obli­ with: Section 5. The Secretary-Treasurer, the Assistant Secre­ gations may include, but are not limited to: (a) the applica­ (a) The Constitution tary-Treasurer, all Port Agents and Patrolmen, and all bility or non-applicability of all or any part of this Con­ (b) Union policy, and others elected as a result of the balloting held by this stitution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c) the right of (c) Custom and usage of the Union Union during November and December of 1952, shall be the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation in the indicated priority. deemed to have been duly elected in conformity with the and, (d) the fees required for such affiliation. In no event Section 4. When applicable solely to Port action and provisions of this Constitution. From the date of adoption may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation not concerned with, or related to. Union action as a whole, of this Constitution, they shall execute the powers and equivalent to that of members, receive priority or rights and not forming part of a Union-wide vote, the term, functions, and assume the responsibilities, of the said over members, or be termed a member. "majority vote of the membership." shall refer to the offices and jobs, as set forth in this Constitution. They majority of the valid votes cast by the members at any shall hold office, pursuant hereto, until the expiration ARTICLE XXII meeting of the Port, regular or special. date of the terms of office set forth herein. The terms of FORMULATION OF SHIPPING RULES Section 5. The term, "membership action" shall mean Article .XIII, only insofar as they apply to election of Section I. The formulation of shipping rules shall not be deemed part of any routine administrative task.*^ Ship­ the same as the term "majority vote of the membership." Officials. Port Agents, and Patrolmen, shall take effect the Section 6. Where the title of any office or job, or the first election year. ping rules governing the details of the assignments of /I - I �Supplementary—Pa^e Eight l.' r • r i'Vi I ^ CONSTITUTION SUMMARr of ARTICLE I—Name and General Powers.- MLI'the ARTICLE XIV-OTher Elections: name of the union and defines its general powers. chairmen, delegates and members of the following committees: Auditing, Quarterly Financial, Trial, Appeals, Negotiating and Strike—Defines qualifications for these positions. A nTi/~i CM A ££•!• I' Provides for affiliation of the AtAKI ILLt II—Attllianon: lantic and Gulf District with the Seafarers International Union of North America, the American Federation of Labor and other bodies as may be determined by a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE Ill-Membership: Sy set by a majority vote of the membership—Defines certain eligibility requirements that must be met by candidates for new membership —Provides relief for members who may be unable to pay dues because of incapacity beyond their control—States the Union's oath of obligation—Outlines rules for suspension and dismissal for non­ payment of dues and assessments—Rights of membership to expel those who might support dual and hostile groups. ARTICLE XV-Trlals and Appeals: member to a fair trial by an impartial committee of his Union brothers. Lists in detail the procedure for bringing charges and for pre­ senting charges to the membership—Provides for election of fivemember trial committee and defines Committee's procedure and duties—Requires that accused must be confronted by the accuserGives accused right to representation by a brother member before the trial committee—Requires presentation of the Committee's find­ ings to the membership for acceptance, rejection or modification by a majority vote of the members—Provides procedure for appeals. ARTICLE XVI-Offenses and Penalties: [fftStl; ARTICLE IV-Reinstafement: statement of dismissed members. Retains the existing dues schedule, initiation fee and method of payment—Provides dues may not be changed except by constitutional amendment—Permits the membership, by majority vote, to waive dues and initiation fees for organizational purposes only. ARTICLE V—Dues and Initiation Fee: fenses for which a member may be brought to trial—Places limita­ tions on penalties that may be imposed upon members found guilty of such offenses—Gives a member the right to waive trial and accept an automatic penalty for infractions not involving suspension or dismissal from the Union—Provides for trial by meeting acting as committee as a whole for offenses committed during course of meeting. ARTICLE XVII-Publlcatlons: ARTICLE VI—Retirement from Membership: lication of a newspaper and other literature. Defines the procedure by which a Seafarer may retire his book and outlines the method of reinstatement. ADTIf^lC V\/lll D/NnJf Provides for bonding of officers rM\l i^LC AY III DOfiuS: and employes oi.the Union under such conditions as may be determined by the membership. ARTICLE Vll-System of Organizalion: ARTICLE XIX-Expenditures: iVxents of the Union and provides for administrative authority. cies or specific instructions with regard to expenditures. ARTiri F VIII—nffir^arc. I^esignates the following as elecI HwLC V III wrncers: tlve officers: the Secretary-Treas­ urer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and Port Agents and Patrol­ men. ARTICLE IX-Other Elective gates and members of certain committees must be elected by the membership. ARTICLE X-Dutles of Elective Officers.- 'Si the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, Port Agerits, Patrolmen, Meeting Chairmen, Delegates and members of the Auditing, Trial, Quarterly Financial, Appeals and Negotiating —Provides procedure for filling vacancies all Port Agents to file weekly financial reports— Establishes membership control over actions and reports of officials and committees. ARTICLE XI—Wages and Terms of Office: Provides that the Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treas­ urers, Port Agents and Patrolmen shall serve for two-year terms and that their wages shall be set by a majority vote of the membership-jProyides for hiring and dismissal of other employes and personnel, subject to a majority vote of the membership. ARTICLE XII—Qualifications for Elective Office; Sets forth that any mernber has the right to nominate himself for any office Lists eligibility requirements for the various offices. ARTICI F XIII Fliarfinnc. '^^scribes procedure for nominaMKIIL.LC AMI CieCnonS: tion to office-Provides for elecuon of a six-member Credentials Committee to inspect the candi­ dates' eligibility according to rules of Constitution—Establishes safeguards for the right of a member to nominate himself to office —Retains the Union's existing balloting procedure—Describes bal­ loting procedures in detail—Provides for election of five-member Polls Committees and six-member Tallying Committees to conduct elections and tabulate results—Sets forth the manner for installation of officers. ADTI^I C YY Defines the Union's sources of inAl\ I I^LC AA inCOmO: come—Sets forth the duty of mem­ bers to require Union representatives to give them a receipt for any payment of money to the Union—Provides that no assessment may be levied unless approved by a two-thirds majority of the valid ballots cast by the members in a secret election—Gives member­ ship power to set up general rules for assessment balloting—Pro­ vides for the Union to derive income from dividends, interest and legitimate business operations. ARTin P YYI PAi-mife. Retains the existing requirement /M\l IV^LL AAI rermiiS. that rules for issuance of permits must be determined by the members. ARTICLE XXII—Formulation of Shipping Rules: Guarantees, as did the previous Constitution, that shipping rules may not be revised unless approved by membership. ARTICLE XXIII-Quorums: shall be six members and the quorum tot a regular Port meeting shall be seven members. ARTICLE XXIV-Meefings: every other Wednesday—Exceptions are noted for holidays and failure to obtain a quorum. ARTICLE XXV-Agent's Conference: ence of Port Agents to be called by the Secretary-Treasurer. ARTICLE XXVI-Definilions: of the Constitution. ARTICLE XXVII-Amendmenfs: stitution by the membership. ARTICLE XXVIII-Transilion Clause:rj„°1'i''J^„S; practices and procedures to regulation by proposed Constitution. � 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 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI 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 July 6, 1956 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CONGRESS SPEEDS MAJOR SHIP BILLS MEMBERS APPROVE RESOLUTION ON SIU VOTING CHANGES WC UNION MERGES WITH CANADA SIU HARRY O’REILLY NAMED MTD SEC’Y-TREASURER SWORD LINE BOUGHT BY MCLEAN 2 SEAFARERS WIN GRANT TO ENGLAND $900G SIU BENEFITS PAID IN ’55; PLAN 6 YRS. OLD SIU WINS SHUTTLE RUN BEEFS; CO’S TO LIMIT HIRING NON-US SEAMEN SHIP BREAKOUTS HOT SNAG; GOV’T MAY WAIT AWHILE ONASSIS WILL CONSTRUCT 5 SUPERSHIPS, TRANSFER 13 LA. WIN STIRS ‘WORK LAW’ FOES SEE CLEAR SAILING AHEAD FOR ’50-50’ RESOLUTION PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO SIU-A&G CONSTITUTION CLEAN SHIPS SPOTLIGHT TOP CREWS SF SHIPPING HANGS ON, WAITING FOR REAL BOOM BALTO HAS BREATHER – SHIPS ‘ONLY 190’ SAVANNAH BOOMS; HASSLE OVER TANKER WON BY SIU CALMER ANGLERS LOSING ‘BIG ONES’ OT’S A LITTLE SLOW TOO AS SEA COMET PLODS ON FAIRISLE NINE READY TO MEET ALL COMERS SUMMARY OF SIU CONSTITUTION 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 7/06/1956 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. XVIII, No. 14 1956 Periodicals Seafarers Log