54 32 1900 http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/503be54809afd06d9e795f102dbff527.PDF 0c0f75adb7e7c2f3fe4a7ece31165fe2 PDF Text Text • J,- - '-•i tth. 'A:. VOL. I. The Seafarers' Log BROTHERHOOD Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf Seamen Seafarers* Intemational Union of North America SEA NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1939 200 OF THE No. 5 ISSUANCE OF PHONEY PAMPHLETS NMU Plans AFL-CIO YD COHSIDER PROPOSALS REPUDIATED OY JOE CURRAN Drive on FOR PEACE AT FORTHER MEETINOS Denies Knowledge of Authorship of Scurrilous Literature. Informa­ tion Indicates the Contrary. Seatrains Standard Files Charges With NLRB;NMU Hopes To Organize, Win Vote Plan For Forming '^American Congress Of Labor" To Be Reconsidered By AFL Peace Emissaries In the Pilot of March 3), is a lit­ tle article stating that "the NMU Well, well,—of all things! "No-Coffee-Time" Joe'Curran, will have another opportunily to At the first rheeting of the AFL-CIO peace emissaries early. in a statement in the March 3 Pilot, has the brass to declare, or organize the crews of the Seatrain this week, the GIG proposed solving the problem by forming rather, to infer, that he knows nothing about the origin of the Lines, Inc., and possibly be certified a new m'ganization,—the American Congress of Labor. as the collective bargaining agency scurrilous pamphlets anent the alleged past activities of certain for the' unlicensed seamen." They According to the plan, the new organization would "super-^ NMU officials, which were distributed along the waterfront a base their supposition on the fact cede and embrace" the AFL and the CIO, and' would--also _ that their, very expensive "mouth­ —^ week or so ago. ^^ $> embrace ;he independent Bife- Four piece," Williaim L. Standard, has railway brotherhoods. we'd like to make a little bet that comrats went ahead a bit too fast Shortly after the White House Joe knows a whole lot more about' for him this time, and it will take filed charges, and is prosecuting ses^on, the AFL spokesmen reject­ them than he is willing to publicly a lot of explaining on his part to appeals with the NLRB. To say the very least,—they cer­ ed the proposal, declaring that it admit! As we get the story, Joe smooth things out. offered no possibilities for peace, didn't want them distributed at Just The leaflet itself is about as tainly are highly optimistic, and it and "was not even designed for that time, but wished to delay it a venomous an attack on certain in­ would not be out of line if we aU little longer. However, apparently dividuals as we have ever read. pause here for a good long guffaw, serious consideration." U. S. Bureau Holds Wie- The six-man .-ommittee, along! the comrats got out of hand, or Some of the statements contained and a healthy Bronx cheer! fumbled the signals, and the filthy therein, whether true or not, should SIU Direct Action gand and Lillian Moved with Secretary Perkins, spent al­ sheets were put out. And when we most certainly have been left unmost an hour with President Roose­ The NMU was unablC] to pull a Too Speedily in Fog. say "fiUhy," we mean "FILTHY." printed. This questionable method successful strike on the Seatrains, velt during the afternoon. The Pres­ Of all the dirty stuff that has ever of character assassination is typical but the SIU, several weeks ago, gave ident did most of the talking, and An investigation into the crash at the end of the period Mr. Lewis been put out by the "Moscow Press," of the tisual CP procedure, as there an outstanding example of what between the SS Lillian of the Bull handed the AFL spokesmen, Presi­ this latest was by far the lo.uslest. is never any effort made to check can be accomplished through the Line, and the German ship Wei- dent Roosevelt and Miss Perkins up on facts, or to have supporting use of a little direct action. We gand, off Barnegat Light on Feb­ Hell Breaks Loose proof. copies of the CIO proposal. seriously doubt that the member­ After about forty or fifty of the ruary 26. revealed that both vessels ship on the Seatrains has any rea­ Six-Point ProRTam pamphlets had been circulated Party Still Active were traveling at excessive speed son to be dissatisfied with the Sea­ through the dense fog, at the time The President folded his copy, and around, the word went out to cease Perhaps it may be true that Cur­ farers' Intemational Union, and distribution, and try to pick up as ran knows nothing of the origin of they most certainly have no reason of the accident. This was ruled the others read a six-point peaca many as possible. However the last Friday by the United States program calling for the convening tliese pamphlets,—but we have damage had already been done, and heard differently I He knows, as to want any help from the NMU. Bureau of Inspection and Naviga­ of the AFL, CIO and rail brother­ As has been said before, regard­ Hell broke loose along the West hoods, in Washington, not later well as everyone else knows, that ing projected organizational drives tion. Side. than Jime 1, 1939, to organize th« The Lillian sank some eighteen Curran declares that "Leaflets the Party has definite intentions of the NMU,—IT'S NOT THE MEN hours after being abandoned, and American Congress of Labor, which regarding the running of NMU af­ THEY WANT, BUT THE SHIPS. the Wiegand, with her starboard would adopt a constitution and elect containing Information of impor­ tance to the membership will be is­ fairs, and he also knows why they By their own admission, the NMU bow badly smashed, returned to officers for one year. During tha sued to the membership directly wish to rid the organization of cer­ has a good sixty percent of their port for repairs estimated at $50,000. year, the constituent unions would from the Union Hall." Well, it is tain officials and members. The membership at present on the Charges were filed by the investi­ work out a permanent settlement, a foregone conclusion that these well known purge is far from being beach. If that is true,—which it is gating board against Captain Frank with the services of the Department dead, and has merely been lying undoubtedly,—then there is abso­ G. Boyer, master of the Lillian. No of Labor, for the purpose of "co­ leaflets were not issued from the NMU Hall, but -we'd like to make a dormant, in order to give the com­ lutely no doubt that they are des­ charge could be filed against Cap­ operative luediation" on jurisdic­ little bet that Curran has a pretty missars and their stooges an oppor­ perately in need of jobs. tain Leopold Ranitz, in command of tional and other matters. good idea where they came from, tunity to re-orient themselves! NMU Shows Hand the Wiegand, as the 0. S. Bureau Lewis and Green Inelegible There is lots. more behind the and who authored them. Inciden­ Witness what happened to the has no jurisdiction over foreign For Office whole affair than meets the eye, and tally, we wouldn't be a bit surprised NMU organizational drive on the vessels. when the wb.dle set-up finally ex­ Point three of the proposal states if Jack Lawrenson had something Waterman Line ships:—They anr Excessive Speed Charged poses itself, it will stink to high that "John L. Lewis and WlHiain t<j do with it. nounced to all and sundry that their The charge against the Captain Green shall not be eligible for elec­ heaven, and then the conirais, Joe Covering Up stooges, and the stooges for the drive was going over 100 percent of the Lillian specified that, under tion to any office in this convention. strong, and then all of a sudden, dense fog conditions, he "neglected Anyhow,—Joe is now desperately stooges will have to run to cover, The ACL will grant Mr. WiUiam trj'ing to do the cover up act, and back under the slimy rocks and with a whole lot less fanfare, it to navigate the Lillian at moderate Green a life tenure of his present Is denying all knowledge of the is­ stones from under which they orig- folded up. What happened to it? speed and did operate the Lillian at salary for services rendered. Tha Simply this: After Alexander and an engine speed of 60 revolutions suance of the pamphlets. The inaUy emerged! his goons had succeeded In making per minute, or 8.2 knots, with the same arrangement will include Mr. a little headway on one or two exception of an interval from 6.42 Frank Morrison." According to the proposal, tha Waterman ships, some of the al­ P.M. to 6:45 P.M., when the engines governing body of the ACL would leged "rugged individualists" in the were stopped." consist of an equal number of rep­ NMU decided that they would ter­ At previous sessions, the masters rorize the Waterman seamen, scare of the two 'Ships had charged each resentatives of the AFL and the them off the ships, and put NMU other with negligence and excessive CIO, with proportionate represen­ crews on them. They did a little speed. Captain Boyer and his men tation from the brotherhoods. New Organization Has All The president of the ACL would dumping here and there, and it claiming that the Lillian was travel­ SAN JUAN, P. R.—Rafael Alonso Earmarks of Company be selected from the brotherhoods. Torres, Secretary of the Puerto Rico eventually dawned on a few of the ing at 6.5 knots, but that the Ger­ Union Roosevelt Pleased State Federation of Labor, and a Waterman seamen, who had thought man vessel had been moving con­ Representative to the State Con­ that the NMU really wanted to help siderably faster. Each declared that President Roosevelt, in a press WASHINGTON, D. C.—The Na­ gress, passed away on February 18. them, that all the comrats wanted the other had failed to somid fog conference following the meeting, tional Labor Relations Board early at, the age of fifty-seven years. was the ships and the jobs,—and to signals, although the men on the said that his remarks were an ex­ last week certified the Jersey Stand­ J^rother Torres was elected to the Hell with the Waterman men! Lillian admitted that they had tension of a statement released by ard Tanker Officers' Association as State Congress as a labor man, and Will Try Again heard a faint signal at- 6:42, and the White House secretariat after the sole collective bargaining rep­ handled the financial budget of the Now they think that they can that the engines were stopped for the meeting. The statement was resentative of the engineers and Government of Puerto Rico for a try the same stunt on the Seatrains, three minutes. This was eleven min­ follows: licensed deck officers, including quarter of a century. He died a but we predict that they will dis­ utes before the two ships collided. "I accept the premise that both masters, employed on vessels oper­ pauper. His history is well known cover that the crews of these ships The Lillian was valued at about sides want peace, that means, of ated by the Standard Oil Company in Puerto Rico, and he sponsored are all militant, loyal members of $200,000 and her cargo of raw su­ course, that both sides will go into of New Jersey. considerable legislation favorable to the SIU, and are not in deed of gar was said to have been worth in conference with the idea of giving The board's order was based on labor during his term of office. He the very dubious assistance of the the neighborhood of $300,000. as well as getting. an election at which, among the was, for many years, a strong sup­ NMU. Conditions on the Seatrains "I am advised on the basis of re­ Crew Reimbursed engineers, 267 votes were cast for porter of the American Federation have never been what they should The crew of the Lillian were last ports coming from the rank and the association, and only^Gl for the ol Labor, and was also very friend- be. but since the advent of the SIU week paid fifty dollars apiece by the file that at least 90 percent of the MEBA, and among the deck officers IV towards the Seafarers' Intema­ they have improved considerably, Bull Line, in payment for their lost actual membership of both factioiis 299 votes were cast in favor of the tional Union. He was admired and and before we are through they will gear. The carpenter and the chief desire peace. association against thirteen votes loved by all who knew him, and be completely straightened out. cook were given extra recompense "This is your negotiation. Direct cast for the M.M. «S5 P. As the Pilot claims, it is true that for tlieir lost tools. win his passing, labor has lost a iiegoliation without outside inter­ the ballots taken by the NLRB were The Jersey Standard Tanker Of­ isrHimch supporter and friend. It is quite possible that some of position is always best if possible. Ttic E*uerto Branch of the Sea­ never counted, but there certainly the crew lost gear valued in excess I believe no other method-' of set­ I ficers' Associatioa is declared to be an independent organization, but if farer:^' International Union sent a is no doubt as to the Union afiUia- of fifty dollars, but,—c;s was pointed tlement will ever become necessary It isn't actually what is known as telegram of condolences, and also tion of the unlicensed personnel out to them,—they are not legally in this case because I believe that aboard those vessels:—THEY ARE entitled to any remuneration. Until you are today beginning a proper a "company union," then, we miss a floral wreath. ALL LOYAL SIU MEMBERS! our guess. Seems to us, if we re­ such time ^ the maritime laws are step for a permanent, stable and member correctly, that the Nation­ pany unions," — but, of course, amended to take care of such em­ acceptable solution. Ship From the Union Hall. al Labor Relations Act is supposed there's more than one way of skin­ ergencies these conditions will con­ "I am coimting on you to succeed to have done away with these "com- ning a oat! {Continued on Page 4) Defeat The Fink Halls. tinue to obtain. BOTH SHIPS FOUND AT FAUmN CRASH Standard Officers - Vote Own Union !,! LaborsFriend Dies in P.Rico Mi �THE Published Weekly by ^AFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor 0 HARRY LUNDEBERG, Acting President 11 Steuart Street, San Francisco, Calil. 0 Atlantic district REAVQHARTERS _2 Stone Stre»Jt New Tork RANCHES Boston Providence _ Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk San Juan, Puerto Rico .1 Rowes Wharf 465 So. Main Street 6 North 6th Street ._212 East Pratt Street .307 East Main Street 9 Comercio Street Guli Dislfitet HEADQUARTERr ..309 Chartres Street New Orleans BRANCHES _218 East Bay Street .111 Bay Street ..809 N. E. First Avenue «r.206 Franklin Street -55 So, Conception Street 1407—75th Street Savannah Jacksonville Miami Tampa Mobile Houston Great Lakes District HEADQUARTERS Detroit .1038 Third Street ADDRESS ALL CORRESFORDENCE CORCERRIRG THIS PUBLiCATIOR TO-. «THE SEAFARERS' LOG" P. O, Box S22 -Cliurck S4t«et Aiiuex New York, New Yodk SUP Sends Clear Cut Reply to NMU Officials The following self-explanatory letter, reprinted from "The West Coast Sailor," was written in reply to Joe Curran's recent letter for what he terms "unity" among the maritime unions. San FfkncisGO, Calif. F^uary 2S, 1S39 Mr. Joseph Cuiran, President, Nation."il Maritime Ujiion (CIO), I® imr- Dear Sir: /_ The Sailors' Union of the Pacific membership at Headqaarters tocJc into consideration at their regular meeting last night a communication sent by you recently^ wherein you requested a meeting with SUP representatives for the purpose of achieving "unity" for some program which you stated you had in mind. The action of the SUP membership last night was as fol­ lows: 1. That both yourself and associates, before ap­ pealing to the Sailors' Union of the Pacific for 'hmity" shall declare yourself as uniquivocally opposed to the rcgimentaiicm of the Aniericari seamen, as has been done heretofore in Italy, Germany and Russia, under a program similar in purpose to that which yourself and associates are now sponsoring together with a gov­ ernment bureau termed the Maritime Commission, he. You have publicly sponsored the training of .seamen by the vgovemmcnt. The Sailors' Union of the Pacific frankly call this a program of training what, we call finks aboard Government sponsored train­ ing-shij®, to ensure a supply of regimented seamen to aid in breaking any strikes which the American seamen may feel necesMry -in order to insure decent working-conditions and wages com­ patible with the American standard of living. 2. You have advocated, and are in the pvoeese of advocaitmg that American seamen w^l seek fhen: em­ ployment from what we frankly call ^government fink halls." As an organization that has been in the seamen's field for many long years, and with much hitter experience with the old United States Shipping Board tactics when it broke the maritime and seafaring unions in 1921 with its Sea Service Bureaus, the Sailors' Union of the Pacific considers that the e.nahlishment of such government fink halls to he the greatest menace facing the freedom of the American Seamen today, and we cannot consider any conferences looking towards "unity" with an organization or a group of men who are publicly endorsing such a program. When yourself and associates, and the organizsa-lion which yon represent, have etated in cles!- ^.md unmistokahle that you have cleared yenrsi^ of S E A F ARE R S ' LOU Friday, Mwdi IR, 1939 summer, as the oompany is trying but a bona fide labor organizaMon to get the AH.'s to woik im hours that is not interested in politics,— with a single crew, which Is con­ only in the interests of labor. It trary to the agreement which calls seems that, in the past, these men for an eight-hom* day. have been taxed without the benefit Found evOTyiHW, except two mess- of repre.sentation. NOW, IF THSiR tuen on the Quantico of the MAM OFFICIALS DONT GO DOWN BOSTON, kforch 7.—A laeeting with Seafarers' Books. All hands THE LINE TO BETTER CONDI­ last night between representatives taking a good Interest In the Union. TIONS ABOARD SHIPS, THEY of the AFL and CIO in this Stote, Have notified M & M crews run­ CAN THROW THE OFFICIALS and the State Labor Commissioner, ning here to see that all hands OUT, AND ELECT A NEW SET OF OFFICIALS WHO WILL! This end^ a jurisdictional dispute have a bo^,—or else. which had threatened to involve The Sea Thrush of the Shepard is sure a long jump from the old the whole New England labor Lines was in Providence during the set-up, when an official had to movement. The CIO agreed to week, and some of the gang paid us prove him.sclf phoney before he withdraw their pickets from the a visit. Brother Blackie Di Am- could be appointed to office, and markets wherein AFL clerks are brosio explained to the brothers continue to stay phoney in order to employed, and the AFL, in turn, from the Coast how the new Inter­ stay in offioel It has been the practice of the called off the boycott against ail national was working towards pro­ CIO firms. The tremendou? power gress, and not retardation. During Calmar Line, in the past, to pay off •'r'i#;' shown by the AFL, particularly in the Agent's absence on Nantucket and sign on in the port of Baltithe transport industries, forced the Island, Brother Di AmbroSio re­ tnore. and Unless the men were hos­ CIO to comply with the AFL de­ lieved him. pitalized, they could not pay off in mands. This trouble showed to the Found the coal boat Olga badly any other port. Contacted the compublic how little power the CIO in need of fumigation. She has pajiy, and told them that replace­ really has in the New England dis­ COCKROACHES as big as MICE on ments can be had here for any un­ trict. board. The Carter Coal Co. expect licensed position, and if they would The threatened ffshermen's strike to lay her up about April I, for a agree to pay the men off here, it did not materialize, and a victory general overhaul of crew's quarters, would better for the company, as has been won by the Fisheimen'B and. needed repairs. She is the that w;ald be an inducement for 1i Union. They received Union recog­ former SS Ida Hay Atwater. the men to stay in the port of nition, closed shop, and a number Phlladelp^, so In case of emerg­ The steamer Meteor olE the Co­ of better conditioiui. Also, a plan lonial Line is relieving the Arrow ency we would always have suf­ was reached whereby conservation while the latter is undergoing an­ ficient replacements available. We is to be started in the fish indug,nual inspection and overhauling in believe that this is going to find try. This plan Involves shorter trips, New York. This Meteor is notori­ favor with the company, so that in and limited catches. This shows ously hard steaming, and ooalbum- the future, I believe that the men that AFL Unions take an interest ing firemen avoid her. We believe wlU be allowed to pay off here if in the industries whferein ihey fhat a change of watches on her ther desire to do so. operate, and are willing to work for R. A. RKDDQ;, NO. 2024 SUP. would do a lot of good. Under the things which are to the advantage H. J. COLLINS, No. 496 SIU. present system the last watch takes of both the industry fis a whole, and a lot of punishment. to the public. Many Spanish born fii'emen and There have been no new develop­ sailors are asking for copies cf the ments regarding tiie pending hear­ ing before the NLRB in the Sea­ Seafarers' Log in Spanish. All board Navigation Company case. hands in this vicinity read the pa­ There are still a large number of per with Interest. Some of the tanker men running cases to be heard before ours comes BALTIMORE.—All quiet along in here tell us they may strike the up the Pratt Street waterfront these The Boston Branch Is receiving a tankers on April 1, for better wages days, with shipphrg picking up on and conditions. They claim that number of complaints and sugges­ tions regarding the pending new the oil companies hove all the best tnt return of the Peniunar and the agreement with the Eastern Steam­ Cif the agreement. They all read the Vetmar to the Caimar Line sched­ ule. The entire Calmar Line fleet ship { ompany. They concern most­ SEAFARERS' LOG. is now in' operation, with a ship ly working conditions and improved out of this jxjrt every week. These quarters. ships are manned exclusively by SIU Shipping and business is begin­ members. ning to improve here, as is usual There was a time, not so long ago, about this time of the year. A num­ wnen the question of overtime, even X. ber of additional men have been on SIU agreement lines, was some­ sent tack to the "White Boats" of thing oniy to be mentioned in the ESSCO, and there will be orders PHILADELPHIA, March 6.—Tliere whispers, because if it got to the for still more, shortly. is a rumor here that Bill Welsh, ears of the company concei-ned, the A good season is expected here with the excursion boats. Ebctensive MFOW Sc W Agent in New York, officials would be very, very angry, alterations and repairs are being issued a statement that no MFOW and take steps. "BUT, SOMEHOW made already on the boats tied up & W members were to pay off in OR OTHER, THE SIU BOYS SEEM here, and there are rumors of addi­ any port except New York. A cou­ TO HAVE LOST THEIR FEAR OF tional ones being put into commis­ ple of weeks ago, Welsh brought re­ THE COMPANY'S "STEPS" NOW, placements from New York for the AND THE OVERTIME SHEETS sion this summer. The SS Panama, one of the three SS Ogontz, laying in Camden, N. J. COME PILING INTO THIS OF­ new ships recently built for the The MFOW & W men registci-ed in FICE! The SIU members KNOW Panama Railroad, at Fore River, this Hall T,'ere plenty burnt up in iiOw that the OVERTIME IS GO­ made her trial run last week. All regards to this. They wanted to ING TO BE PAID ON THE LINE, ttie boys spent the afternoon watch­ know what was the use of register­ WITH HIS PATROLMEN AND ing her in the harbor, from the back ing here if they were not going to AGENTS BACKING UP EVERY windows of the Hall. She Is a beau­ get preference for the jobs In this OVERUME SHEET THAT COMES tiful ship, and we hope that we may area. In the future, if New York is IN, and the demand for these sheets going to ship replacements all up grows heavier every day. That's the soon be able to make use of her. mu down the coast, pretty soon we right idea,—we have plenty of them H. HEITZMAN, Boston Correspondent. will have no IdPOW & W men reg­ on hand, so don't mn short. istered in any place but New York. The activities of the organization 11 Welsh continues to bandle all re­ in this port have been many and placements in New York for the varied, but cme of the finest things entire Atlantic seaboard, our advice accomplished has been the ELIMto iiim is that he buy himself a ENAHON OP THE ibNG STiWVDtran^jort plane, so that he can fly ING EVIL WHICH HAS ALWAYS the men to the various ^ips in PLAGUED THE PORT OP BALTI­ rlifferent ports when the emagency MORE, NAMELY—Tt..-1 "CRIMPOn March 1, at the regular arises; JOINT. Other Unions have tried it, The American Range Lines seem but it took the SIU to put it over, monthly business meeting of the Conanicut Inland Boatmen's Union, to be giving us the wdl known AND THE FINK SHIPPER HAS the membership voted to apply far lun-asonnd in regards to signing an GONE THE WAY OP ALL THE a "Charter from the Seafarers' In­ agreement. IF THIS CONTINUES, OTHER PHONEYS, who have been ternational Union, oovering the •ms WILL HAVE TO HANG THE stumbling blocks in the fight of the waters of Conanicut. island and HOOK A PEW^WffiS, AN© SNAP •seamen for a decent living. OCHEM OUT OF THEfB H&Fl vicinity. The stand-by gongs are getting Well, here we are at last I Our BALTIMORE, March 8.—All quiet the Hew Rnglsnd boats in shape, good old tasrothers on the °M & M : M' along the Baltimore waterfront in and the Maitha^ Vineyard is sched­ ships have finaDy seen the light. general, these days. Shipping is uled to start on the run March 10. They are beginning to realize now slow, with. 57 men, including 8 SUP Some difficulty has arisen over the that there Is a Union in the field and 6 MFOW members going out manning of the spare boats this that is not a dues-grabbing agency. dm-ing the past week. With the af­ fairs of the branch in good order, the sponsorship of government training of finks and and most of the steamship lines out '-THf of this port straightened out, the shipping of seamen ihrou^ government fink halis, and patrolmen swung into concentrated have taken the necessary action to put your words into action on the Merchants end Min­ effect, tlieu the Sailors' Union of the Paeifie will be in ers Line with a "get 111 or get off" slogan which will have the line 100 a better position to discuss *^'u!itty." percent SIU by the end of this SAILORS' UNION OF THE PACIFIC, month, By HARRY LUNDEBERG, Secretary-Treasurer Membxersfaip meetings in the port are being well attended ,and the awakened militancy of the East (Continued-on Page 4) WHAT COULD BE PLAINER THAN THIS? BOSTON ...News Bits 1|| Baltimore HIGHLIGHTS -•i' f I Philadelphia News Items �mm -'T I T H E SEA F A R E R S ' L u i. Friday, Marcfe 10, 1939 HERE and THERE in the GULF The Cuba's crew has also elected a committee to investigate the shift­ ing and enlarging of quarters, and to make provisiohs for a recreation room. The Bull Line Major Wheeler was in this week, and when the Agent inquired about beefs,—there were none! They did ask for a few in­ terpretations, which were given ac­ cording to good Judgment, and not according to the phoney Buii Line agreement. This gang will get this, as they stick together. JOHN GUNNISON, Agent. f. MOBILE NEW ORLEANS the cargo is received, the ILA will not touch hot cargo. We are driving for a Maritime Trades Department, and until that department is set np, the SIU will participate in the local Councils. The CIO does a lot of talking aboflt a National Maritime Federation, while the SIU is actively heiping to build a Federation of Waterfront Unions'. However, we will confine onr activities to the waterfront;— the berry-pickers, apple-knockers, and sheep-shearers can build their own Federation. Steady as she goes! RED DEAN. New Orleans, March 6.—Straight­ TAMPA, PJa., March 1.—The SS Suggests Design For Button ened out several beefs in the Water­ Antinous, Waterman I^ine, was In man ships this week to the satis­ fee fii-st of the week with several MOBILE, Feb. 28.—For the last beefs. The "Old Man" didn't want few weeks the members on the ships faction of the crews. Some of the to give the boys a draw, and didn't have been asking ^or a Union but­ men in these ships were skeptical until the screws were put on him. ton to wear for dress. This is one of the SIU at first, but they have The drinking water was lousy,— thing we should all have, and 1 found out that the Union will back noi even good enough for scrub think that all will agree on this. .them up. Crews are now collecting water. We had to refer this on to The design and the cost are the overtime that they never gcit be­ fore, plus improved conditions. The Mobile because of the limited time next things to be decide' upon. NMU made a drive on Waterman that the ship was here, and because Regarding this, we would like to ships .some months ago, and had a . of the way the artlcle.s were signed. suggest that button with like­ hundred or so pledge cards .signed. If the men had tried to take any Dear Brothers: ness of the head of the best known Today, every man carries a paidI take this means of thanking the action on it, they would laid them­ seamen's Union man,—the man who NEW ORLEANS, La.. March 6— selves liable to having their papers Brothers who contributed to my de- accomplished the most f..r the sea­ up book in the SIU. The CIO could not get five pledge cards signed covered the SS"Thermo at Narco revtiked, and that is exactly what fo.isf in the trouble I was in. men,—^would be the best rolutlon would have happened,—for the onlj' It makes a fellow feel good way Andrew Puruseth devoted his life out of the entire fleet of twenty- the other day. She is the flagship of the SIU here in the Gulf, and is cooperation we get from the Gov­ down inside to realize the backing to the betterment of the seamen, six ships! ernment officials in this port la anu cooperation from Union Bro­ and as such is respected and hon­ RE: SEATRAIN: — 100 percent still 100 percent, after all the COMPULSORY COOPERATION! thers. With this kind of support, ored by all seafarers. So what cculd solid SIU. The members sailing in money the phoneys spent to turn The SS Cuba's crew have drawn a fellow really feels like putting up be more fitting that we show the these sliips have demonstrated their the ship NMU. My advice to the the company's attention to the con­ a fight against the phonies. world that we appreciate what old power, and with the aid of the,was to tell them that it won't other maritime Unions who work be long now before all shipp«ing dition of the quarters. They were When Epps found that we had a "Andy" did for us? Also, with fumigated this week, and the Juice lawyer, he didnt show up in court, button like this, we could let the the.se ships, can tie them up in­ will come through SIU Halls, and stays on the fan all the time now, and the case was thrown out. world know that we are still fight­ definitely if necessary. We are af­ NOT THE MARITIME COMMIS­ an.i new fans are promised for the ing for the same thing as he did ter the best agreement on this coast SION OR PINK HALLS! Thanks a million, The SS May of the Bull Line is near future. for so many years. In this way, a for these ships, and we will get it, JOHN GUNNISON, Agent. twofold purpose would be accomp­ or else HANG THE HOOK! still down here at Todds Drydock. they have elected a committee to lished. First: we would have a but­ ta^e up the question of having the RE; P & O:—100 percent solid Of course, she is 100 percent SIU. S.S. Cuba, ton that ' 'ould always be an in­ SIU. These men are out for a good She will be loading at Port Sulphur quarters renovated. This committee March 2, 1939. spiration to the wearer. Second: agreement, and are ready to FIGHT about ten days from now. will have some plan whereby the we would have an undying memo­ for it. They have demonstrated The SS Delnorte of the Mississip­ Brothers of the Sea: present quarters will be enlarged, rial to that Grand Old Man. pi Line arrived from South Ameri­ and properly . ventilated and their power by tieing the ships up Congratulations to the LOG and The cost to V the membership of on several occasions for better con­ can ports with a few beefs. Settled equipped. to the seamen who make it possible Tire Agent was in Miami all week to publish such a paper for the sea­ such a button could be enough to ditions. Last week, the SS Florida them all to the satisfaction of the with "Scotty" Rose and the dele­ men. Long may it sail into every cover all expenses of production was tied up imtil the Port Steward crew. The skipper on this wagon gation from the SS Cuba, opening port with its cargo of news for the and still be reasonable enough so signed an agreement to use the tries in vain to enforce old time that every memb could ~ord menu published in the West Coast (1888) sailing ship tactics, but the way tor a new agreement with seamen. one. If, for convenience, the price Sailor, for the President Lines. The somehow or another they don't the P dc O S.S. Co. The company This old P & O Company is fin­ should be a few pennies more than average member figures that we can seem to work out to his satisfaction. •aid they will negotiate as soon as ally seeing the uselessness of fight­ the cost, the surplus could be very get the same conditions here as the My personal belief is that the only the NLRB designates us as the bar­ ing unionism ,and is coming around easily checked, and put into some­ SUP gets on the West Coast. The sailing ship he was ever in was an gaining agency. The situation OK. But give tlie devil his due,— thing like the burial fund. SIU has an agreement with the old British sloop-of-war. He ar­ called for much thought on the they have put up a good fight, us­ If this article is published, and P & O, which runs until the NLRB rived with some severe charges committee's part, as a strike would ing everything they could put into against the crew, which were prov­ have put the compaHy in the clear, it, from cnmpany finks to steam- the members ashore and on the holds an election. This phoney elec­ en to be phoney, as he admitted tion was ordered in 1937. The La­ ships take an interest, and write and left us striking against the inat Inspectors and commissioners. before the local inspectors that he NLRB. Bur all they have to stand on now in expressing their views, then bor Board is stalling us to give didn't know the laws covering the company a break. Once the SIU maybe we can get a button which Much progress has been made is the NLRB, and they know that is certified, the P & O will haVe American ships! relative to bettering conditions of wtien the crew is voted, they will will become a faniiliar sight whei'- to pay the freighter scale of wages. The SS Del Plata, also of the ever ships and sailors go, the port and ships in general. There gc 100 percent SIU. That would hurt the prestige of Mississippi Line, arrived today from The button should be, in my es­ Is a lot to be done yet, and one The crew of the SS Cuba held a the Labor Board's protege, the CIO! a coastwise trip. Evei-ything aboai'd thing should be made clear:— .special meeting Wednesday night, timation, a small, neat button just big enough to hold " likeness of the RE: ISTHMIAN LINE:—Struck her OK, with no beefs about the THERE IS NO ROOM FOR SHIP­ and registered a number of beefs head, and the letters S.I.U. of NJt. the Atlanta City this week. The food. OWNER'S STOOGES AND COM­ to be settled before she sails Sun­ Everj'thing in New Orleans Is day P.M. Quite a number of beef.s A bronze head on a blue backfield company stopped the Patrolmen at MIES IN TAMPA! should make - badge that all sea­ the gangway. The ILA stopped also. running .smoothly, and we are sure have already been settled on her. Received a report from the SS men, regardless of former affilia­ Crew came on lire dock, and volun­ making progress. Slow but sure! Florida. She was held up by the and she has been held up only once tions, would be proud to wear. tarily joined the SIU. The company FINN SCHEPSTAD, Agent. Most of the company stooges Engine Department and Deck Gang So, what say Brothers, that we shouldn't try this again When the have been pulled off her, and the loi the menu which was printed in get going on ide"- fir some sort of seamen see an efficiently organized NEW ORLEANS, La.. Marcli 6— the WEST COAST SAILOR rela­ rest are on the spot. The SS Evan­ a button. This is my idea,—what Maritime Transportation Council The SS Kenowis and the SS Pan geline, and the Deck and Engine tive to the Dollar ships. move into action to tie up a ship, Atlantic arrived here last Friday. 4., r - A T>. .4 dopartmcnts on the SS Florida are is yours? they become curious. When they in­ We boarded them, and found every­ ==<.per.tir.s 100 parent, and I think Steady as she goes, Firemen,—fair for the rest. vestigate and And that the SIU is thing going along smoothly. The that the Steward's department on A. W. ARMSTRONG JOHN GUNNISON, Agent. the SS Florida can be handled like a Union run by Seaiueii for the crews aboard both these ship.s seem SUP No. 2983. benefit of Seamen, they invariably to be very well satisfied with the the crew of the Seatrain Havana, make an application for member­ progress of the SIU. The Steward's TAMPA, Fla., March 6.—On Mon­ if they don't come around. ship. Department on the SS Kenowis is Crew of S.S. Jean Supports day, February 27, the crew of the Brother Gunnison, the Tampa SS Florida walked off in protest Agent, was exonerated for allegedly RE: RANGE LINES:—Plow City A No. 1. Delegates against the food they were being shooting Robert Epps, self-styled There are sixteen SIU member? in this week. Minor beefs straight­ served, and demanded the same !'Labor King of ihe Gulf." I think Port St. Joe, Fla., ened out. Hot water in the wash in the Marine Hospital here, all i.' menu as was printed in the West that will be the last of any at­ March 6, 1939 bowls not hot enough. Need greater good standing, and they rece;"® variety of food; have fresh milk tlieh weekly benefits regularly. • Coast Sailor of February 17. When tempts to set up a fink kingdom to We, the crew of the SS Jean of but could use more. This company the officials of the company saw control the labor of the P O L. E. WESSELS, Patrolman. the Bull Line would like this letter might as well make up their minds that the men meant business, thegr ships. printed as we go on record as 100 gave In, and oked the menus. The NMU tried to unionize this percent members of the Seafarers' to give us a good, agreement, and the best conditions,^r else! All This ptust week, the Cuba's crew company, and failed. Although the International Union of North crews we have contacted in these SIU, as yet, has no contract, we had a meeting, and requested the America. ships are 100 percent SIU, and Agent to get new springs, more are doing closed shop, through the We had a small beef in the ready to go to bat for their de­ fans, fresh milk, and money due Hall shipping. The Union is set­ Engine Department because of dis­ JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 6— four men In the steward's depart­ tling beefs with the -company to crimination against the Engine De­ mands. The SS Edith of the Bull Line came the satisfaction of the members, partment delegate. The crew agreed ment RE: INTERCOSTAL SHIPS:— in this morning, and believe me. The West Coast Sailor will now instead, of the company, and BE­ to quit if the beef was not settled. Watches are now maintained in all .there certainly needs to be a lot be' ifiaced aboard all P ds O ships. LIEVE IT OB NOT, JOE CURRAN. Fortunately It was settled, and in Gulf ports on the Luckenbach of changing done aboard these scows. Can get fresh milk and the Fans, springs and mattresses to be WE GET COFFEE TIME! our favor. scows. Hold her on the course, and we imt aboard as soon as they can be The delegate asked the crew to best grub on the market on any of The mates on these ships are of procured. The only beef left was can't lose. sign a pledge stating that they will these ships that will go to bat for the opinion that they are the it here. tiie back wages. IThe Port Captain J. P. SCHULER, Gulf No. 101, back the delegates in all Union ac­ Union, and it's about time that the threatened to put extra lines out Stewards Dept. tivities. This they did 100 percent. RE: MARITIME TRANSPORTA­ members aboard these ships realize and keep her there for good. The The pledge reads as follows: TION COUNCIL:—Efficiently or­ that they, themselves, are the crew continued to work, but was "We, the unlicensed personnel of ganized, functioning smoothly, suc­ Union,—and no one else! ready to pay off at a moment's nothe SS Jean, and all members in cessful in every move. A complete How long is this going to con­ .4=tlce. The company's representatives good standing of the SIU of NA, survey of the teamsters field sliow tinue? If something isn't done im­ palavered atound,. but we had other pledge ourselves to support our that the AFL will win these elec­ New SIU Books for the follow­ mediately. the things we have things to do, and informed them elected ship's delegates in all Union tions by a three and a half to one fought for all these years will be ®that we would be available when ing named men are being held in activities, 100 percent." majority. The Council has con­ lost, and we will just have wasted they reached a decision. The Port the New York office: ducted the entire organizational time. If the boys on the Helen can Steady as she goes. Erasmo C. Vega, No. 4034 . Captain asked to be given until program, and deserves the credit do It, why can't the rest of them? W. E. BINE, Gulf No. 152. Ruperto Gautier, No. 4035 Wednesday, as the main office was for the successful drive. The pro­ Deck Delegate. Luis Sierra, No. 3564 SO LET'S GET TOGETHER, closed, and would not be opened un­ cedure is very simple. Hie Clerks O. D. REEVE, Gulf No. 113, Will these men kindly get in BROTHERS, AND ALL START til Monday morning. This was taken and Checkers will not receive any Engine Delegate. dp with the ship's delegate,- who touch with the New York cargo from any but a Teamster with PULLING ONE WAY. OR THE Agent, and advise him where agreed to it. . a paid up Union book, and CIO SHIPOWNERS WILL STTLL Consider Your Fellow Worker. they wish to have the books for­ books are not considered as Union THINK THAT WE ARE DIVIDED! Hold Meetings on Ships. Militant action such as these men warded to. FRED LAURITANO. Have Confidence in Your Union. books on these docks. If. by mistake, took will get us conditions on ships. NOTICE! •-1 '-M �Till!: S.EArAKKKS' L.UU MEMBERS CAUTIONED TKAT THEY Marifal Woes MUST PROTECT THEIR OWN RIGHTS Beset Curron How Log Is f inanced Headqiiarterf BRIEFS Due to the fact that we have been in receipt of many in­ quiries in regards to the financ­ ing of the LOO, we will take Last Monday night's New Yoi Mrs. Curran Sues For Sup this opportunity to explain the Headquarters meeting, although n set-up to the best of our ability. an excessively lively one, was we port; Living With To start off with, the Interna­ an enthusiastically attended. Boi Carney's Wife tional originally assumes the ther Nick Sipin presided in tb cost of printing the LOG, and Chair, and Sam Jennette was elect Recording to stories in the New In the midst of the nation-wide turmoil in the Labor move­ York papers on March 8, "No-Cof­ then, in turn, they bill the At­ ed as Recording Secretary. lantic and Gulf Districts sep­ A resolution in the Boston min ment, which recently proved to be of sufficient importance to fee-Time" Joe Curran's wife has in­ arately for the number of copies utes regarding employment of th stituted suit in the Family Court, they receive. The International men on the vessels of the Eastcn warrant a plea by President Roosevelt himself, there remains a charging him with non-support. then assumes the cost of the Steamship Company was concurre( great deal to be given serious consideration. The interest and This is not, of course, real news number of copies sent to the activity of many minority groups within the Union have either to most of us, as it has long been a Great Lakes and toi the West in. with the proviso that the reso lution also be applied to the por fact that Curran and hLs Coast. been completely alienated during this period of unrest, or have known of New York, and that the shippint wife had separated. The cost of printing 5,000 on these vessels be divided on been woefully discouraged, to say the least. Mrs. Curran, in filing her allega­ copies of the LOG Is $76.50, or fifty-fifty basis between Bostor At this time of possible amalgamation, it is ex­ tions, explained that she married .0153 apiece. For Instance, for and New York. This was designee the NMU leader in 1935, and de­ Issue No. 4, March 3, the dis­ tremely important that our membership fully realize clares as a measure to take care of the tribution was as follows; that he left her in Septem­ men who were thrown out of em the necessity of standing together in order to insure ber 1937. Since their separation, Atlantic District— ployment when these vessels • wen Joe has made his home elsewhere, 2,655 copies f 40.63 and promote the highest possible degree of democratic tied up last November. Gulf District— and now resides at 138 West 100th . ideals and principles, and in so doing, preserve and Street, 1,700 copies 26.01 .while his wife has been de­ Progress Of Negotiations guarantee the interests of ALL THE MEMBERSHIP, pendent upon friends. International— Atlantic District Emergency Boan 645 copies 9,86 Chairman reported on the progres rather than those of any selected "CLIQUE." A truly At present, Mrs. Curran< is residTotal of the negotiati(ms with the Sea representative organization will have no need to, resort ign with Mrs. Walter Carney at 204 5,000 copies ..$ 76.50 Ninth Ave. Mrs, Carney's husband train Line, and stated that he hope to Communist doctrines, or any other form of odious was formerly Joe Curran's body­ Inasmuch as the LOG is sent to have some more definite InfornJ guard, and Joe was the one who to all Branches via express col­ ation for the members by the tinu . radicalism. lect, each Branch pays their own of the next meeting. He indicate brought about his arrest. EDUCATION NECESSARY expressage. that only a few points afe 'tiolifinl Carney was jailed for alleged up the completion of the agreemen The great need for education in Union matters is apparent forgery of records while serving as Patrolman Scotto reported tha on all fronts, not "education" in the form of subversive propa­ secretary-treasurer of the NMU. He he and Patrolman Serrano ha is now in the Tombs awaiting trial. ganda designed for the benefit of any selfish minority, but per­ There have long been rumors covered the Seatrain New Orlean {Continued from Page 2) upon her arrival here last weel tinent, informative facts issued for all from an authoritative and around the waterfront regarding and had been successful in securin Curran's marital aSairs, and we Coast men. discouraged and broken. reliable source. It should be borne iri mind that throughout the have had the pleasure of seeing an spirited tmder the regime of the considerable overtime due the en long and bitter conflict between the two organizations, the prin­ affidavit, signed by Rose Curran old ISU, et al, is a good thing to gine department for work per cipal factor in our eventual success can be traced directly to our stating that Joe has sort of been sc.. and hear. The Port Council formed Saturday afternoon. Decern playing around out of school,—if movement, which, due to Agent ber 24, Sunday, December 25, and superior fact-finding organization, and more democratic -practices. you know what we mean! McKay's business with the affairs Monday, December 26. They were The Union, present or future, must stress the importance of co­ of this branch, had begim to slip also successful in getting payment back into the old, sluggish, lethargic of overtime which both the deck operation, and the decent, proper handling of men by their methods of feet-on-the-desk artists, and the steward's department had immediate superiors, inasmuch as no body of men can possibly was shocked back into activity when coming to them. Scotto reported a work in an atmosphere of fear or coercion. Further, we must be­ Mac got his other affairs straight­ 100 percent militant SIU crew {Continued jrom Page 1) ware of the "Jekyll and Hyde" personality who is sufficiently and shall look forward to the final ened out, and went after the Covm- aboard this ship. Both dispatchers McHenry and cil again. Another meeting of the cunning to indoctrinate and impress many gullible or unsuspect­ report on your negotiations." Coimcil will be held shortly, and we Hart reported shipping very poor in Brotherhood Leaders Prapo.sed are looking forward to action this all departments, but were optimis­ ing seamen with whom they may come in contact. The CIO plan had gone to the time. tic about the future. SUGGESTS "IDEA BOX" length of specifying Constitution Passing through the drydock we Question Dismissal It is such practices as these that are indirectly responsible Hall of the DAR as the meeting noted that the flagship and pride The question was brought up on place for the organizing of the new of the "Fink Navy," the SS Ameri­ the floor regarding a wiper who had for the destruction of confidence in our "late" seamen's unions. Congress. As president, they pro­ can Seaman (ex Edgemoor), Is been shipped out of New York on Finally, we must advise a greater effort on the part of some of posed an executive of such type as about ready to slide into the waters the SS Margaret, and had later Alexander P. Whitney of the Train­ of the Fatapsco, with May 1 sched­ been taken off in Baltimore. Agent our organizers, who profess infalibility in union matters, to create men, or David F. Robinson of the uled as the great day. Coast Guard Weaver explained to. the member­ a wider field for employment of our membership. Enginemen and Firemen. Commander Etzweilcr, who Is at ship that he had received a letter It seems to me that a great many valuable suggestions might The meeting reconvened at the present supervising the million dol­ from Patrolman John Lui of Balti­ Department of Labor the following lar reconstruction job, will take her more, saying that. the wiper had be obtained by an "Idea Box" aboard each vessel. Individuals day, and the AFL representatives out, and thereafter supervise the been removed because of his inabil* could anonymously submit their ideas to the Union by simply then agreed to consider the CIO tremenduous task of teaching the ity to speak or understand English. proposal to set up an American Con. (inks and phoneys of yesteryear how Because of circumstances surround­ dropping a note into a box placed within reach of all. to make a half-hitch. We don't ing the case at the time this man Hoping that these suggestions may prove beneficial in some gress of Labor. know who will get the job of teach­ was shipped in New York, the mem­ To Re-Convene In New York ^ respect, I am. This is ail that wa.s accomplished ing non-union psychology to the bership took the stand that ho Fraternally, at this session of the two commit­ potential strike-breakers who take must have been removed for soma the cruises on the American Sea­ other reason, and it was moved, sec­ WILLIAM L. MASON No. fiO tees, which decided to meet again man, but we're willing to bet it will onded and carried that the crew of in New York on Friday of this week S. S. Acadia at 8:00 PJVI. be someone in a fancy uniform, the SS Margaret be investigated A statement by Harry C. Bates, wearing a little Charlie Chaplin upon their return to New York, in chairman of the AFL committee, mustache, and who probably was order to discover the real reason said that not only would the Fri­ raised on the philosophy that any for this man's dismissal from the day meeting consider the CIO pro­ seaman who dared to complain ship. Under the heading of Good and posal, but "any other suggestions about a bug-ridden bunk, or stink­ <s>— ing food, was just too, too naughty Welfare, Organizer Gulnier gave an that may be placed before it." for words! We note that in the interesting talk, and warned tha Arbitrary Refusal of Marine Engi- referendum ballot voted overwhelm­ Wednesday's meeting gave an­ eers High Command to Permit a ingly against affiliation with the other indication that President period of August 28, 1938 to Febru­ membership against taking any per­ ary 4, 1939 the Maritime Service re­ sonal stand on the reports made by Ballot on Continued Affiliation Is CIO; and Roosevelt is insistent upon peace, ceived 3,931 applications, and has any of the officials, and the meet­ Reported as Unanimous Vote In WHEREAS, MJ:.BA. NO. 97 (San when it was learned that he had a present enroUmen tof 696. ings adjourned at 9:30. Favor of Lewis's Secessionists. Francisco, Calif.), in a recent secret personally requested Daniel J. ToThe crew of the Seatrain Havana, .STEADY AS SHE GOES, BOYS! referendum voted by majority bin, head of the AFL Teamster's upon her arrival in New York this WE'VE GOT TO FIGHT THIS By A. F. of L. Weekly News Service against affiliation with the CIO; Union, to serve on the committee. week, presented Patrolman Thomp­ THING HARD! WE CAN DO IT! WASHINGTON, D. C. — The CIO and Tobin was one of the original ap­ son with $13.30 for the Hospital REMEMBER THE COPELAND publicity bureau reported with great WHEREAS, I can truthfully say pointees, but withdrew. It was only Cigarette Fund. This money is used eclat that the recent Washington, we have found practically no mem­ because of Roosevelt's insistence BOOK! to buy cigarettes and tobacco for -w-IX~C., convention of the National ber of the MER.A. arriving at this that he agreed to serve. He is con­ members in the marine hospitals in Marine Engineers Beneficial Asso­ port during the past year, whether sidered one of the AFL's most ard­ Flight From Vessel bad standing. ciation had by unanimous vote de­ from the East coast. Gulf, or other ent advocates of peace with the wish to take this opportunity Fails To Save His Life toWe cided to retain its CIO affiliation. Pacific coast ports, who has not CIO, thank these brothers one and ail, Just how "unanimous" the sea­ voiced opposition to our CIO affi­ and we assure them that the boys CHARLESTON, S. C., Feb. 26.— going marine engineers are for the iiation when the question was put balloting shall continue for a period in the hospitals will certainly be Prank L. Cobb of Baltimore, 39CIO affiiiation is aptly explained by to him; and of four months. grateful to them for their generos­ year-old chief officer of the freigh­ ity. the foilowing resolution introduced WHEREAS, it is our beUef the Fraternally submitted. ter Cubore, died this afternoon in on January 19,1939, the fourth day's National M.E.BJ1. has lost prestige DEAN CURTIS, ^ session of the convention: due to its present affiliation with ME.B.A. No. 41, Portland, Oregon Roper Hospital. He was brought here February 9 Resoiution No. 39. Jan. 19, 1939. the CIO: now therefore be it On a point of order by Repre­ Donation Acknowledged To the officers and representatives RESOLVED, This 63rd Convention sentative Trainer in convention b;r Coast Guardsmen from the air of the 63rd convention assembled: of the National M.E.B.A. go on rec­ procedure, the Chair ruled the reso­ base at Charleston Navy Yard, who The SEAFARERS' LOG wishes had flown-275 miles out to sea to WHEREAS, ME.B.A. No, 79 (San ord in favor of a national secret lution out of order. to thank Brother A. Harde for pick up the sick officer. Pedro, Calif.), by a secret referen­ referendum ballot on the question, his thoughtful donation to this dum ballot circulated to determine "Are you in favor of t.^ie National From the foregoing it would ap­ Mr Cobb had been a seaman foi publication. Out of a clear sky, the wishes of its membership on the M.E.BA. remaining affiliated with pear that the only reason the twenty-three years, and was a na­ the brother sent in a Money Or­ tive of Gaston County, North Caro­ question of affiliation with the CIO the CIO"- and be it further M.E,B.A. is still in affiliation with der durhig the past week, with foimd the membership 96 per cent RESOLVED, The members of the the CIO is because the expressed lina. the request that the moaey be opposed to such affiliation; and National ME,E.A. be mailed ballots desire of the seagoing engineers for used towards the support of the Be 100 Per Cent Union. WHEREAS, M.E,B.A. No. 41 on this question within 30 days after a referendum vote upon that ques­ SEAFARERS' LOG. (Portland, Ore.), also by a secret the (invention adjourns and the^ tion was ruled "out of order." Be Progressive. Possible Amalgamation Reminds That Rank And File Must Have Voice ' Friday, jnarcn lu, ivc BALTIMORE AFL-CIO Proposals C. 1.0. 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Title A name given to the resource March 10, 1939 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ISSUANCE OF PHONEY PAMPHLETS REPUDIATED BY JOE CURRAN NMU PLANS DRIVE ON SEATRAINS AFL-CIO TO CONSIDER PROPOSAL FOR PEACE AT FURTHER MEETING BOTH SHIPS FOUND AT FAULT IN CRASH STANDARD OFFICERS VOTE OWN UNION LABOR'S FRIEND DIES IN PUERTO RICO SUP SENDS CLEAR CUT REPLY TO NMU OFFICIALS MEMBERS CAUTIONED THAT THEY MUST PROTECT THEIR OWN RIGHTS MARITAL WOES BESET CURRAN CIO AGAIN FALSIFIES FACTS REGARDING ITS MEMBERSHIP Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/10/1939 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. 1, No. 5 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 1939 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/0b29fd033b8a7b37eda8f254f51799b1.PDF 5797b3dca8ede434aeeb079c7659f691 PDF Text Text • ;:;®SH!i arers IBROTHERHOOD OF THE Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf Seamen Seafarers-International Union of North America yOL. I. SEA NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 1939 No. 4 Mil CREW OF SIU SHIP RESCUED ; • i'!"' : • MARITIME COMMISSION'S TRAINING Labor Seeks Bull Line Ship Collides Voice Oil Jersey Coast In PLANS ARE THREAT TO ALL ONIONS More In U.S. Plans r: m 7-. •"•• • ' •: as^ fl '•'". y ALL HAiNDS SAVED—CAPTAIN PRAISES MEN ON EFFICIENT HANDLING OF BOATS AFL Survey Declares Tliat Labor Has 'No Open Door' Last Sunday, thirty-two men, the crew of the S.S. Lillian of To Government. the Bull Line, were re.scucd thirteen miles off Barnegat Light,,;! WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb. 27— after drifting in open boats for over an hour in a dense fog, inlj The American Federation of Labor, The United States Maritime Commission's report to Con­ having Indicated their willingness to which the Lillian had collided with the German ship Wiegand.fj The Lillian, bound from Poito Rico for New York, with a [ gress, dated January 1, 1939, of its plans for training seamen, yield to President Roosevelt's plea for new peace negotiations with the cargo of raw sugar, collided, while finally let the cat out of the b.ag. Now we know more fully just Congress of Industrial Organiza­ a heavj- sea was nmning, with thef how Union seamen are to be gradually replaced by Coast Guard tions, now come forth with a de­ Wlegand, which had left New I York with a cargo of scrap iron forj mand for a greater voice of Labor trained stooges. Japan. in shaping economic policies. On the basis of this report, it is^ planned to train and re­ The moxilliiy busiiie.ss survey of The Lillian sent her first SOS) educate about 3,500 unlicensed and licensed men each year, so the A. F. of L. states that the Ad­ message at 7:12 P.M., and reported,] shortly before "the crew left the yes-1 that in a short time, all seamen who haven't returned to "school" ministration should admit Union leaders to its Inner councils in or­ sel. that she was expected to sink will no longer be able to go to sea aagin. THIS IS EXACTLY der to help formulate "a vigorous within fifteen minutes. Before leav- j WHAT THE SHIPOWNERS, WHO CONTROL THE M.\RI- program on all fronts to expand ing the ship, the radio opera+pr l by private Industry," lashed his key down so that It'l TIME COMMISSION, WANT! We have no worthwhile gua­ -production taking in milions of unemployed kept .senillng a eoutiiruous signaLj Murray, Hillman and Lewis All hands took to the boats, and! rantee from anyone that our UNIONS and CONDITIONS for from WPA. which we have fought all these years, will be continued — IN It was pointed out in the survey Will Represent CIO in were eventually picked up by the that'-industry now gets the PresiWlegand, which had stood by after SPITE OF THE SURETIES GIVEN BY THE CONfMISSlON dent'.s ear through Secretary of j Conferences. the collision. Tlie Wiegand reported j TO "NO COFFEE TIME" JOE CURRAN! Commerce Hopkins" Business Ad- • that, for long periods they could notj visory Council. WASHINGTON, Feb. 28. — John see the sinking Lillian nor the twoj Takes Crack At Madam Perkins L. Lewis, president of the Congress lifeboats because of the heavy fog. STRICT DISCIPLINE The sm-vey further says, "Labor Howe\er. tlie German vessel finally] Under the finst plan in operation, an unlicensed man with two has -no open door for making its for Industrial Organizations, today succeeded in picking out the Lillianj years experience is run through a three month's probationary views know to the Executive." This announced in a letter to President with a searchlight, and by constant j period, which has an eleven hour daily schedule. The first three is undoubtedly an indirect slap at Roosevelt that a committee of three blowing of the whistle, guided ^hej Secretary of Labor Perkins. has been appointed to negotiate j two lifeboats to her. The first boat,! weeks he has no liberty granted him until the officials of the school In urging the necessity of indus­ peace with the thi-ee man commit­ containing seventeen men came see how he is bearing up under the punishment. For the first two trial expansion, and declaring that tee from the American Federation alongside the ship and the survivors must be taken to avert a 1940 were taken aboard at about 8:3(ij months, a man is classed as a Third Class Seaman, with a base action business recession, the Federation of Labor appointed last Saturday by P.M.- The second boat, containingj pay of $36.00 per month. If he is satisfactory at the end of this warned; President William Green. the balance of the crew was picki period, a raise in grade, to Seaman Second Class, and $54.00 "It will take time and co-ordinat­ The CIO committee will be com­ up at 9:27. None of the survivors ed effort to change from Governwere injured. base pay is given him. Completing this probationary period suc­ ifient spending to private initiative; posed of Mr. Lewis, Philip Mui"ray The Wiegand. whose bow Sidney Hillman. Mm-ray is vicecessfully, the man continues training in this or higher grades. we have barely enough time to ac­ and president of the United Mine Work­ pretty well stove in, wirelessed inj complish it before the present Gov­ When the course of training is finally completed, they still must and chairmaiF- of the Steel that she was proceeding slowly ernment spending program loses its ers, Workers Organizing Committee. New York. However, C; ptain Boy serve the next three years on board a ship, of which eight months force." Hilhnan is president of the Amal­ and about half the crew were flv-si It has been reported by observers gamated must be at sea, and one month to be spent at the training school Workers and transferred to a Coast Guard cut-j that OIO Chairman JohiT L. Lewis Chairman Clothing each year. of the Te.xtile Workers ter. as the Captain wished to see 1 is no little disturbed by the timing Organizing Committee. it would still be possible to do an; of President Roosevelt's appeal for "YOU'RE IN THE NAVY NOW!" salvaging aboard the Lillian. Lewis' letter to President Roose­ peace negotiations: due to the fact "They later returned aboard t The object of this plan is plainly seen. A MAN MUST that Lewis is at present preoccupied velt was as follows: Lillian to see what could be don(i| with the dissension in the auto "Complying with the requesct FORGET HIS UNION AFFILIATIONS BECAUSE OF THE workers and textile unions, and contained in your letter of Feb. 23, In which they were aided by STRENUOUS SCHEDULE OF MORAL AND TECHNICAL would have preferred that the ap­ Coast Guard and the tugboat Rei I advise that the committee to rep­ However, as this was done on Mcfir TRAINING TO WHICH HE IS SUBJECTED. In short— peal come at some other time. resent the Congress of Industrial day, they found that it was too late Organizations will consist of Mr. and the Lillian dove to Davy Jones "He's in the Navy Now!" By requiring him to put in twentyPhUip Murray, Mr. Sidney Hillman locker at 1:48 Monday afternoon four months out of three years at sea, he has no choice but to do and imdersigned." TO ALL AGENTS: as ordered, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE SHIP In the meantime, the Emilia, an It is expected that Secretary Per­ other Bull Line ship, had appeaiwd YOD are hereby advised not to FEEDS BAD, QUARTERS OR CONDITIONS BE TER­ ship any SIU Cooks and kins, who has charge of the general on the scene, and had stood by, and RIBLE, OR A PICKET LINE BE AROUND THE SHIP. Stewards, or Engine Depart­ peace negotiations for the Adminis­ after the Lillian sank. Captain AND IF HE FAILS, THE MAN IS BOUNCED, AND ment men on West Coast ships tration will confer with the Presi­ Boyer and the rest of his crew .vert] unless they are fully protected by dent as soon as possible on Mr taken aboard, ai i the Emilia pro BLACKBALLED FROM THE SEA! THE COMMISSION a first class rider on the articles. Lewis'" letter. ceeded to New rk. Tliey arrived, HERE TAKES A GOOD MAN, AND TRAINS HIM TO BE If they aro forced, for one rea­ No date has as yet been made at about 7:00 P.M son or another, to leave a ship public for the first : eeting between Captain Boyer "as high In hltl A GOVERNMENT STOOGE AND A SCAB! on the East Coast before they the committees, and it is expected praise of the actions of his crewf have completed at least one that Secretary Perkins will ask both and stated TO DISPLACE OLD-TIMERS all hands had beer| month's employment, they shall sides to set a date agreeable to both calm and that efficient, and had per­ Under the Cadet system, young men, licensed and unlicensed, be paid wages for one month, of them for the resumption of con­ formed their tasks In a thoroughlj j between the ages of 17 and 25, after passing a rigid moral and plus first elass transportation ferences which were broken off In seamanlike manner. and subsistence back to the port December, 1937. academic examination in their Congressional Districts, arc sent of signing on. The entile crew of the lilUarJ The CIO committee wliich failed were put up in e hotel In Broo:.lyn 1 If they are forced to leave the aboard Commission ships for training. The licensed men in these ship pn the West Coast, for any to reach an agreement with the at the expense of the Bull Linfcj ages probably will be school ship boys, as most men coming up reasons beyond their control, they A. F. of L. was composed of thir­ and were provided with food. The out of the forecastle are older. BY HAVING THESE BOYS shall be paid tfie sum of $135.00, teen members. The present commit­ were also instructed to make out tee of three members is regarded SELECTED FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, cash for wages, transportation as a ""strong committee" and does Ust of their lost gear, and .somj adjustment will be made later thi| and subsistence. THE ADMINISTRATION IN WASHINGTON IS TURN­ All Agents are instructed to not include members of any of the week. ING SEAMEN AND THEIR VOCATION INTO A THING pay strict attention to this mat­ "new unions" which were represent­ The local inspectors will conducj ter, and not to 'sUow SIU ed at the 1937 conferences. their investigation >f the COIIIKI^I OF POLITICAL PATRON ACE PIE! Cooks and Stewards and Ejoflne on Tliursday of this we<^. These cadets must undergo training by working with the offi- Department men tr, ship on Consider.Your Fellow Wwker. , cers and. crew, as well as by studying during their off hours under West Coast vessels without these Hold Meotings MI Ships. Sblp From the Unl«m Hall. ridm. Have Confidence la Yoeut> thdon.' •V Defeat The Fink Hatte^ Regimentation, Strict Discipline And Future Plans Reveal Detriments To Seamen LEWIS NAMES GROUP TO MEET WITH A. F. OF L. NOTICE: a:';- lit-:' WB' • I'll:''. 'If • -i Iga •, • Fog I • �fms^. THE Published Weekly by SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA mtsr-- Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor 6 HARRY LUNDEBERG, Acting President 11 Steuart Street, San Francisco, Calif. 0 ROBERT P. WEAVER, Editor, Pro-Tem P:^ew York Atlantic District HEADQUARTERS Boston Providence —. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk San Juan, Puerto Rico New Orleans Savannah Jacksonville Miami Tampa Mobile Houston iiDetroit ..2 Stone Street BRANCHES .1 Rowes Wharf -465 So. Main Street 6 North 6th Street _212 East Pratt Street ,..307 East Main Street - ...9 Comercio Street Gulf District HEADQUARTERS ...309 Chartres Street BRANCHES ...218 East Bay Street ..111 Bay Street .J09 N. E. First Avenue „206 Franklin Street ,.55 So, Conception Street 1407—75th Street Great Lakes District HEADQUARTERS .1038 Third Street ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING THIS PUBUCATION fO: "THE SEAFARERS^ LOG" o. _ roo CliurcL Slreei Annex O. Box 522 New York, New York ,|IHY f E OPPOSE MARITIME COMMISSION'S FINK HALL AND TRAINING PROGRAM ; We submit, very briefly, an analysis of the training ship |;fpgram, and the planned operations of the Maritime Commis•on Hiring Halls, in conjunction with the Training Ships and •Chools. Seamen are well aware of the fact that the present enlist..'"•lentSi for the training ships, or schools, calling for two year seajJiten, mean that the first year crop of "graduates" will be close three thousand (3,000), who will join ships to the exclusion of a equal number of "non-trained seamen with years of practical ;^rience. FriAiy, March S, 19S# SEAFA R KR S * LOG NOTICE All members, both ashore and at sea, are invited to con­ tribute to the columns of "Log." Articles pertaining to the general policy of the Sea­ farers' International Union, or suggestions for the good and welfare of the member­ ship at large will be wel­ comed. ^ We will not print any per­ sonal attacks on individuals, unless the individuals are at­ tacking the Union as a whole, with the intention of disor­ ganization gf the seatnen, or of lowering wage and living standards aboard ships. All communications must be Fact and not Hearsay. Arti­ cles which may cause the "Log" to Become entangled in legal difficulties must be accompanied by an affidavit, ivitnessed by relable persons, and with the seal of a Notary attached. All articles must be ui not later than Wednes­ day of each week. If they are received later they will not he published un­ til the following week. Green May Face Lewis In Peace Parley WASHINGTON, DTC., Mar. 1.—It may turn out that William Green, To popularize "training under Coast Guard supervision," the president of the American Federa­ is directed towaids unemployed seamen. The appeal is tion of Labor will personally con­ iade upon the basis that hungry bellies may dictate to intelligent front his foe, John L. Lewis, leader ds. Minimum wages are also offered as further inducement, of the Congress for Industrial Chrthe prospect of a steady job, after the first period is ended. ; ganization, when the committees of, After sufficient seamen are trained, then applications will be both organizations meet to discuss idered from non-seamen. Thus, the plan calls for added num- peace terms to end the labor war. Dut to the sudden withdrawal to the many thousands of seamen already without jobs. from the AFL commRtee of Daniel / For such "graduates" who sail on deck, most, if not all of J. Tobin, president of the Interna­ iyxm will board ships as one year A.B.'s. With one more year tional Brotherhood of Teamsters and ChauSeiws, Green may match j^ deck, they will be rated as green ticket A.B.'s. the self-appointment of Lewis to Those who sail in the engine room will be able to board ships the CIO committee by appointing himself on the AFL peace emis­ ildilfiremen, oilers, watcrtendcrs and other ratings that do not re- saries, igfire shore, or special training, i.e., machinists, electricians, relriTobin wired Green that "an enormous amount of work" and nu­ &ator men, etc. merous conferences oi. agi-eeraents Those in the steward's department Will leave "school" as will prevent him from taking any flotential cooks and stewards on any or all tankers or freightens. part in the peace negotiations be­ tween the two factions. . ibr passenger .ships, it will take more time before the highly " The presence of both Green and 1 (.jjgfg bakers are crowded out, but the presence of Lewis on the respective "peace com­ mittees" might, from a personality )g^duates" will always be a serious threat. standpoint, seriously impair the With trained non-seamen on deck, one year as ordinary sea- progress of the negotiations to kca will give them blue A.B. tickets. They will be advanced when straighten out the differences be­ tween the two organizations, ob­ ^ible. In the engine room, six months as wiper will offer ratings servers declared. V^remen, etc. And they will also be advanced. In the steward's Seeretary of Labor Frances Per­ kins announced that the confer­ lipartment, advancement will be rapid. ences will begin early next week. It.can easily be seen that the shipowners and operators will Secretary Perkins, in an appearance before the Senate Unemployment efer "trained seamen" to the exclusion of ALL OTHERS! and Relief Committee, made the After the first period of schooling, the pupils are to sail eight statement that she will take an ac­ L^ konths before being eligible to attend another class on advanced tive part in the peace attempts, and will herself call the conference. ' vitmanship. COMPARES GMDITIONS ON NAZI SHIPS TO THOSE ON WEST COAST SHIPS Wages Lower, Quarters And Couditious Very Inferior on German Vessels. Proves Necessity of Unions A convincing answer to the ques­ tion, "Why Labor Unions?", is the comparison-of conditions on ships sailing from the West Coast of the United States, and those on Ger­ man ships. In 1932, the seamen on ships of both^ countries lived under approxi­ mately equal conditions. Since then, the SUP has organized the seamen on the Pacific Coast, and through hard fought battles has created the standards of today. On the other hand, the German Labor Unions were destroyed by Hitler, and the German seamen were put at the mercy of German shipowners. The results are listed in the following: WEST COAST: (a) Shipping: Ail shipping through the Union Halls in a rotary system. GERMANY: Shipping done through Com­ pany offices, with preference for "Company men." Hiring is gov­ ernment controlled. WEST COAST: (b) Raise of rat­ ing: According to shipping rules ad­ opted by the SUP. GER^MANY: According to the decision of the captain or the Company agent. WEST COAST: (c) Watches: Three watches on. ALL ships. GERMANY: Three watches on_ ships of over 3,000 tons. All others maintain two watches. WEST COAST: (d) Strength of watch: Three men on watch at all times while at .sea. GERMANY: On ships over 3,000 tons, watchesrare reduced to two men when leaving river. On ships ^ below 3,000 tons only two men are on watch at any time. WEST COAST: (e> Wages: $72.50 per month for AH.'s GERMANY: 113 marks per month for A.B.'s WBST COAST: (f> Taxes: None. GERMANY: Approximately 33% of all In­ come. YfEST COAST: (g) Working hours: Eight hours per day. GERMANY: Eight hours per day at sea and in port on ships oi 3,000 tons and over. Day of arrival or de­ parture: One hour extra, and twenty minutes "cleaning time" without extra pay. Ships on two watches alternate ten hours one day, and fourteen hours the next, while at sea. WEST COAST: (h) Overtime: All work over and above eight hours, and work done before eight in the morning and after five at night, GERMANY: Work over eight hours in port, exclusive of arrival or depart­ ure days. Mate can divide eight hour day any way he sees fit, during the twenty-four hours. WEST COAST: (i) Bedding: All bedding, soap, matches. j The Maritime Commis.sion has become -a stockholder in about the collapse in the bettered conditions, higher wages, etc., 't^y steamship companies, through the granting of subsidies, gained through union activity. llj^-taldng over the responsibility of placing crews on CommisWhere do you fit into this picture? Will you submit to the ;^ships, which the operators will gladly relinquish. obvious plans for regimentation? Or will you join (i^'ith us in It is a long range program. It is a concerted effort on the opposing the plans of the Maritime Commisison? jf the financiers, through their stooges,—the lobbyists and STAY OUT OF MARITIME COMMISSION FINK am; through the Maritime Commission,—^trying to SMASH HALLS! STAY OFF TRAINING SHIPS! .... MILITANT MARITIME UNIONS, and to deprive > ;i- i j. SHIP THROUGH YOUR UNION HALL I TANT seamen of cmplpyraeiit, Thiiv k hoped to bring blankets at the expense of the company. GERMANY: On most ships, seamen must supply their own mfittresses. On no ship do seamen get com­ pany linen, towels, soap, etc. WEST COAST: (k) Action to im­ prove conditions: Seamen can, and have forced the shipowners, by stfikes and picket lines, to increase the sea­ men's standard of living. GERMANY: All economic actions are con­ sidered "High Treason," and as such, are punishable by long prison terms. WEST COAST: (1) Representa­ tion: The SUP meets with the ship­ owners on equal teims, to settle agreements for the impi-ovement of conditions on ships. GERMANY: A representative, appointed by the Nazi government, decides all actions to be taken by the companies and seamen, with the seamen having no voice in the decisions. WAGES: In comparing the wages, it must be noted that four marks are equal in buying power to one dollar. After deduction of taxes, the seamen on German ships receive a sum approxim­ ately equivalent to $23.00. If anyone should ask again, "Why strfeng Labor Unions?", just show him these facts. By E. kix Asks For Opinions From Members Editor, THE LOG: An open letter to the steward Department members on Eastern I Steamship Liue ships: Greetings. As a seaman I ha«« been a member of all the succes* slve A. P. of L. seamen's orgeniza* tion.s that have ew been on th» waterfront since 1917. At present; we are in a democratic organiza­ tion, and I hope that demoeraey will prevail ku all of its branclMs. Now brothers, please bear in mind that there will be changes as long as the world lasts. We even chango our city government, which involves several million people: therefore, whereas the cirstom in the past has been for membeis who are residenla of New York: In the Spring they would pay their own transportation on buses or trains, and sometimes even stow away, in order to get to Boston to be on hand for jobs on the "White Boats." On one occasion two men were forced to pay first class fare in the Port of Boston. It should be un­ derstood that our contract calls for free first class transportation going to a job. With the economic crisis such as it is today, why create unnecessai-y expenses which arise when New York members are re­ quired to go to Boston, and lay around with the expectation of get­ ting a job, whUe expenses are run­ ning in both New York and Bos­ ton? Due to the fact that we are mem­ bers of the Seafar^s' inteimational of North America, I hereby refer this communication to the entire membership, and request that they voice their opinions through the medium of the SEAFARERS' liOG. in helping to deal fairly in a new and proper method of handling this emergency. Hoping that juany of our Brothers*and friends will benefit, 1am . Fraternally, ffiign^) CLAUDE FISHERY sAiti i ri , / •••••. i.' �Friday, Mnrch 3, 1939 THE SEAFARERS* LOG HERE and THERE in tlie GULF going to remain on tne ship. The Ask him how the ship feeds. Whe­ engine and deck departments de­ ther there is any spirit amongst the cided to a man that in that case, crew; whether the raessrooms, toil­ they would get off the ship. The ets and quarters are clean. Ask him company claimed that they would just what he's getting out of his NEW ORLEANS, La., Feb. 28.— MOBILE. — A fairly quiet week need a U. S. Commissioner to pay Take the NMU Ex-Committee to the here. Mardi Gras has come and off. The Port Captain then asked Union, and then be glad for the wUds of deepest and darkest New gone, and the boys' best excuse for for a new crew, and the acting N.M.U." York, and let the seagoing mem- throwing wing dings is over. Now Agent informed him that a new This article is self-explanatory, ber-s of that organization take over we can settle down on a steady tack. crew would be shipped at eight and all we can do is thank the Ship East Coast Steward's the reins for a period df three The West Kyska came in with author of the blurb. Any member the following morning. The who has had to ride these ships will, Department On S.S. Ormes months, and we, all the American numerous squawks on the chow, all o'clock jobs were put on ths board, and I'm sure, be damned glad that he will be a lot closer to Na­ of which were the fault of the cap­ And Ignore West Coast seamen, called out,—but it sems that no one did it, and wUl be not only glad, but tional Unity. tain. The patrolmen straightened wanted the jobs, so the company Men On Beach. On ''No-Coffee-Time" Joe's last her out, and all was serene when was notified of this emergency. The eager to tell about the conditions. AH seamen wiU agree that for the tour of the Gulf ports, he created she left. From the port of New Orleans enough disscnslun to last quite some • The Desoto came in after twenty- company wanted to know what the time the SIU has been in the field, Union was going lo do about it. so that we have clearly demonstrated comes word that the NMU in that time. It eventually appeared to be eight days at sea, with the able as­ they were told that, in order to what a seamen's Union is for. Yes, port is not living up to the practice quieting down, so our pal Josephus sistance fit the Coast,Guard cutter avoid trouble for all concerned, it of giving West Coast men prefer­ starts another tour,—this time re­ Tampa, for th^ last day. It seems would he best to ship a new stew­ there are cases where there has not ence on West Coast ships. inforced by a few of his faithfuls. that the Wafferman Company are ard's department. The company's been enough clean linen issued, and An affidavit, signed by two mem­ A special Agents' conference was getting so that they are trying to executive vice-president could not also the chow has been lousy on bers of the M. C. & S., is on file in called in New Orleans. Purpose? burn salt water instead of fuel oil see it that way, so the Union did some ships. But how many of these the office of the Secretary of the Who knows? It couldn't be to de­ The skipper wired in. "Gale blow­ their best to get a crew to ship,— scows have come in, with the crews Sailors' Union of the Pacific, and vise ways and means to cram the ing, making- no headway. Only oil but no soap! The Union officials kicking, and didn't get it straight­ unequivocally states that in the Lykes agreement' down the throats for one day. 70 miles from bar." then got the steward's department ened out? Name them brother, name case of the SB Ormes, scheduled to of the members.... OR COULD IT? The Tampa went out and stood by, together, and explain " to them them! What! — You can't think of DO THE MEMBERS ON THE but she came in O.K. Probably the that, in the interests of harmony, any offhand? Well, neither can I! sail for the West Coast, the ship has been manned by other than SHIPS, AND THOSE WHO CAN'T next issue of the "Pilot " will come it would be advisable for them to Take your time, — perhaps some West Coast cooks and stewards GET A SHIP KNOW THAT THEIR out with a statement that if this quit. After a lengthy argument, day when you get old and grey it from the NMU Hall. The affidavit NEW- LYKES AGREEMENT AL­ ship had been manned by M. C. they agreed that they would do so. will occur to you. also states that, in several cases, LOWS THE COMPANY TO PUT Training School "graduates" this A new steward's department was Regarding quarters, toilets or If West Coast messmen nave not been THE GLASSES AND CHECKS IN would not have happened. Or will shipped in their place The deck messrooms being kept clean: given the privilege of shipping on THE FIRE-ROOM. AND MAICE they? and engine department Jobs were there are crews who allow their ship this vessel, but have been super­ COMBINATION JOBS OUT OF Brother Armstrong came over then called out, and Lo! and be­ to sail dirty, I'd like to see it! In from New Orleans this week to see hold! the old crew bad to take the the old days with the mixed crews, ceded by East Coast NMU members. THEM? WATERTENDERS-WHERE ART what is wrong with the MJ.O.W ship out. Imagine that! Tut, tut! I myself have even sailed the cioimIn a letter to Joseph O'Connor, my packets that you couldn't get THOU? & W. They still ship from the M. C. & S. Agent In San Pedro, Three Men Spoil All a crew for today. Now, I don't be­ Seems to me that n very short NMU Hall in this port, after the these men reiterate that West Coast At 11:00 A.M. the ntw crew was lieve that you wUl find a crew of time ago, a ship called the "Jomar" members on this coast have voted men are not being given preference put aboard the ship, and the old American seamen who would put was struck, and held up in New Or­ on ships lurder that jmisdiction, as leans to force the company to put to ship with the SUP. steward's department was paid off. up with such a condition. A few Is given East Coast men on the the watertenders aboard. This, ac­ Agent Rosa was sent to Florida The Captain set the sailing time as weeks ago the SB. Plow City came by the membership here to assist beach on the West Coast. tion was taken, and received the in negotiating an agreement with 12 Noon, and the mate came aft into New Orleans, and she was the The letter states that the Port WHOLEHEARTED SUPPORT OF and informed all hands of this. In crummiest thing that I've seen in a Steward of Bwayne & 'Hoyt called THE SEAFARERS' INTERNA­ the P. & O. S. S. Co. This outfit any event, some of the boys de­ long, long time. "What happened? the SIU Hall in New Orleans for TIONAL UNION. Now. With this has long been a sore spot, and a cided to go ashore, and did so. Sail­ Why, the- boys hvmg her up right West Coast men for the Point new agreement, such action will be source of annoyance, so good luck, ing time came, and they were still there, and made sure that they Brava, and the Point Judith, and impossible because, believe it or not, "Scotty," make them come coco. ashore. The company called the would have a clean ship. As a re­ that the SIU Hall in turn called the YOUR NEW AGREEMENT X)IS- Dispatcher Albaugh reports a fair­ Hall, and said that the ship was sult, the Orinary Seamen and the NMU Hall Tor West Coast men for PENSES WITH WATERTENDERS! ly good v/eek, with all hands enjoy­ short three A.B.'s, and that the ship Wiper will have Iwo hoiurs each ing the Mardi Gras. these ships. The same also hap was being held up. The Deck Pa­ day, on the company's time, to clean Wliat is wrong that the West pened in the case of the SS Onnes. Coast Cooks & Stewards suddenly trolman started in checking up on quarters! MOBILE, Feb. 28.—^Tlris has been These two . men, although on the decided that maybe they should ship one of those weeks that has kept the gin mills, and finally located the "Ask him what he gets out of his NMU shipping list, were not allowed from where they really can ship , . the patrolmen on their toes. Plenty men in the 3.2 Cafe,- each with a Union." That is a most splendid to ship on any of these three ves­ the SIU Hall? Here they Can be of ships coming in, and plenty of bottle before him. He informed question. If all the members were sels, and other than West Coast sure that all jobs go the same way beefs, all of which were taken rare them that they were holding up the asked that every once in 'a while, men were dispatched to the Jobs. —THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR! of in the usual satisfactory manner. ship, and after loading them in a tben the members would start asking If the NMU really has any idea of Well boys, when we get on the jobs FLASH! FLASH! FLASH! Hie taxi, and waiting until it left, the themselves, and then we would have promoting Intercoastal imity, they on the iJiips, we will squawk as City of Alma docked at 6 A.M. to­ Patrolman, himself, procedeed to things as we want them,—with each are certainly going about it in a usual, but when the pinch comes, day. Patrolman Banks went aboard tlie ship. Uix»n his arrival there, he and every man taking an active in­ very peculiar way. F'or a good many WE WILL BE IN THERE TO­ the ship and caught the whoF crew fotmd that these brothers had not terest in his Union affairs. years it has been the custom, on GETHER! So, come on boys,—^you at breakfast. Says he, "Well boys, yet put in an appearance. They AH told, the editor of this ARTA the West Coast at least, to. give East are always welcome In the Sailors' let's have tJie beefs." Believe It or finally showed up,—loaded to the rates a vote of thanks,—but hold It Plimsoll mark, and one man de­ up,—the CTU representative here Coast men the preference In ship­ hall. not, there was not a single one. The "Black gang" in Mobile are We hear that it took the entire clared his- intention of paying off. tells me that this man is forming ping on East Coast ships, and the SIU both In the Gulf and on the still trying to make up their minds ship's crew and the Iwgshoremen Some of the crew were plenty dis­ an independent union, with a state .-Atlantic Coast is following the same on where to ship from. But now to revive Banks, and he is still gusted with the actions of these charter! Shades of ^b Epps, the plan. Smells very strongly like a that a West Coast man is there, shaky. Beriously though,—this is men, and the Patrolman informed P 4f O stooge! Take it easy Ed.— case of someone being job hungry! perhaps we can get together as we the sort of thing we are .striving for, the offenders that he was agoing to remember what happens to these should. After all, HOW CAN WE so here's to the crew of the City of report the incident to the nect fiy-by-night organizations I meeting for action. PREACH UNITY IP WE DON'T Alma. "And then be glad for the NMU." PRACnCE IT? Ilie three men involved were L. Personally, I am, and each night Gunnison and Hart Freed Pugh, E. MePeak and J. Keen. (Signed) W. A. ARMSTRONG, Received a wire from "Seotty" The tnc'dent was brought up at when I go to bed I keep the old SUP No. 2983. Ross, from Tampa today, advising tlie joint meeting Monday right. lady awake being so glad. The pil­ lows h^ivo to be changed each morn­ New Qrleans, La. Us that th e court had dismissed and the following action was taken: ing, as the one I sleep on is so wet NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 28.—Ship­ February 28, 1939. Gunnison and Hart because of the ping is good here. Four of us, A.B.'s non-appearance of the accuser. "Motion made and seconded that with the tears I .shed! Th NMU To the LOG: these three men be fined Ten Dol­ members should read the ai'tlcle in I have resigned as Agent of the got off here in New Orleans, and The phoney Epps must have got lars ($10.00) for holding up the ship, replacements who took the jobs wise to the fact that it takes more and that this be made a port role, the ARTA, and take some time out Galveston Branch of the Seafarers' had just got in. Of course, it was than a trumped up charge to stop in that any member holding up a to think things over. Be glad that International Union of North the NMU are glad, and at the same a little difficult to get them to take the Seafarer.s' and their Agents. America. Ten DoUars time take an active interest in our the jobs until the fresh milk was "Scotty" will be back by Thursday, ship will be fined The reason for this is that there aboard, and then everything was ($10.00)." own Union. Then we can hold a has been a SIU Hall opened in the ust fine! So, Brothers, all up and and will send In the latest on the "^he motion was put to a vote, "National Glad Day" for all sea­ port of Houston, Texas, and the down the Gulf and the East Coast, Florida set-up. and was carried UNANIMOUSLY. men. Beef On Pan Atlantic Galveston Hall has been closed. It let's try to do what the Brothers in This, in your coiTespondent's es­ On to the "Glad Day!" . On Sunday night, February 26, timation, is a move in th^ right would be of no use to spend the New Orleans are doing:—100% A. W. ARMSTRONG, the SS Pan Atlantic was ready to dii'ection. To pull off a stunt like money necessary to maintain a Hall backing. SUP No. 3983 sail. The steward department tliis, after you have held up a ship fn Galveston, as any ships calling The SS Oratano is about ready to was not aboard, so the patrol­ there can easily be covered from MOBILE.—The Luckenbach ships clear the beach, and that will take man Immediately started in to over a beef for twelve hours and Houston. about all the AJB.'s. Shipping is round up another steward's depart^ won out in your demands, spoils are standing their regular gangway ha-st month I shipped only two excellent for A.B.'s. everything. If the same action is mfnt. The deck and engine de­ taken by the members in the rest watches in all Oulf ports at last. men, and only one ship called at This has been a bone of contention The Firemen ship out of the SIU Galveston. Previously we had sev­ Hall in New Orleans, but out of partments wanted to know what of the ports, it will prove to the for a long time, and it is a relief would be done about the new stew­ eral Bull Line ships, four Range the NMU Hall In Mobile. Why? men and all concerned that the SIU to have it settled once and for all. ard's department in case the old Line, and an occasional Cuba Dis­ Brothers, the Point Brava is the one showed up before the new bunch will, at all times, do their best to Now it is up to the Quartermasters tillery ship. themselves to make sure that they only S cSc H ship to get milk all up arrived aboard the ship. The patrol­ keep their side of a bargain. The only reason why I have re­ and down both coasts. So let's see MOBILE OOBRESPON9ENT. stand the watches as they should be man explained that the new men signed Is to benefit the SIU of NA why not on other ships! It sure would collect one day's pay each W. V Albaugh. stood,—sober, and at all times on by not spending money operating a tastes good! the gangway. for being called out. Ttie deck and dead port, such as Galveston Is now. (Signed) TEX THOMPSON, engine departments thereupon de­ MOBILE, Feb. 28—In the ARTA, The Swayne & Hoyt outfit are However, I am willing to do any­ SUP No. 1467. cided that they had been .st,arved the official organ of the American trying to chisel, as usual. They are thing for the good of the SIU of long enough,—or at least, had been Radio Telegraphers Association, Lo­ supposed to tie up the Point Caleta NA, either with or without wages. NEW ORLEANS, La. FLASH!— fed rice and beans long enough; so cal No. 5, New Orleans, La., In the here next week, and will attempt Fraternally, The other day fifteen AB.'s came they decided that there would January issue, the following article to pay only $75.00 for transporta­ tion, histoid of the correct amount, (Signed) K. PETERSON. into our Hall, .and threw in their either be a new steward's depart­ was printed: which is "$107.48. This takes ln .4 ib"6.1. U. SHIPS: Ask any member NMU books, and asked for REAL ment, or an entirely new crew Jn who has had to ride a ship pack­ slstence and wages back to the port UNION BOOKa.4-THE SEAFAR­ the other two departments. Union .HBule Goods. ing a 8J.U. crew to tell you about of signing on, which, in the ease Beef Adjuatcd ERS' INTERNATIONAL UNIONI Tom in Your Fink Book. eonditlc^ jaboard Uwee vihips. Ask of this company. Is Seattle. '.How The compwy -ttien ^decided, that l^eo- N2^ steward's <leptt|tment (Continued on Page 4) a»en did likewise. ' • -• the uld .steward'k deviMtment^ were him how ^ten his Unen Is changed. NMU Refuses To Ship West Coast Cooks I p.V; :^: NEW ORLEANS MOBILE V "• �Friday, M^rch'3, 19a9 MEMBERSHIP OF SRI lEIUINS VALUE OF JPM ACTION Rank And File Control And Local Autonomy Fully Realized. Election in Near Future <s>- rv Baltimore HIGHLIGHTS MARITIME COMMISSION'S TRAINING PLANS ARE THREAT TO ALL ONIONS 4 BALTIMORE.—On the night ot (Continued from Page 1) January 20th, some stooge by the the guidance of the officers off watch. After two years of this, name of Fischer, claiming to be the West Coast representative of the provided they have .studied hard, and haven't displeased the "Old Maritime Federation of the Pacific, Man" by refusing to wash his gcan or beefing about working showed up here in Baltimore. over eight hours, they are sent to a shore training school for a Fischer very graciously invited the year; after which, a cadet is given a license, or raise in grade, SUP and MFOW men in this Hall -if he already has one. AND ONCE THEY ARE GIVEN A to come down to the NMU head­ LICENSE, OLDER OFFICERS WHO HAVE FOUGHT FOR quarters and listen to his words of THE CONDITIONS NOW ENJOYED, WILL BE DIS­ wisdom. The West Coast brothers told Agent McKay to call up the PLACED ! THIS IS A DIRECT THREAT TO LICENSED NMU Hall, and find out why MEN, AND TO MEN THINKING OF GOING UP FOR A Fischer, if he had anything to say LICENSE-UNLESS THEY FALL IN LINE WITH THIS to the West Coast men didn't come PROGRAM OF ABSOLUTE REGIMENTATION! to their Hall and say, it instead of asking them to go to the NMU hall, PLANS FOR FUTURE orcourse, there was no reply forth­ coming, and the boys stayed away The third plan, not yet in operation, but contemplated at a from lower Broadway. not too distant date, is the recruiting of 500 young men each We always have handed It to tiie Isthmian Line as being the holders year, who will be subj'cctcd to a thorough .schedule calling for of the world's record for their use tlircc months in a training school, six months on a training ship, of crimps, stooges, scab-herders, et and three months on a Coast Guard cutter. When this course is al, but their latest gag of contact­ ing WPA and Relief Headquarters completed, they will be given qualified engine or deck certificates. to supply them with seamen, puts THESE BOYS WILL BE USED AS REPLACEMENTS FOR them ill a class all by themselves. If Isthmian had all the money they THE GOVERNMENT SCABS WHO GET TOO OLD. OR have spent in getting seamen to WHO M.\Y FALL BY THE WAYSIDE! sail on their ships, they would have enough to buy themselves a new OBJECTIVE EASILY SEEN fleet. It takes but little iiitelligeiiee to foresee just what Despite the dismal forebodings of the Gloomy Gus' that the seamen eoiulitious we will be fariuf; unless we act.soon. Wall could never work together in one office, the SIU. SUP, MFOW and Street, who controls the shipowners, is using the seaCTU continue to work in hannony To start off with, it must be ad­ any shadow of a doubt, that they mitted that those seamen who have know full well the job they have to stuck with the American Federation do, and that they are going about of Labor since the old ISU folded it in a very workman-like manner up, have been taking more or le.s.s Moreover, they have also shown of a kicking around as far as liav- that the guarantee of local auto­ ing an organization is concerned. nomy was not any idle promise, First, there was the reorganization but an actual realization of fact under the ILA, which was rather All Headquarters and Branch meet­ short lived; next came the A. F. of ings have been run In a thoroughly L. Seamen's Reorganization Com­ democratic manner, and no man mittee, then the A. F. of L. Sea­ fears to take the floor to state his men's Union No. 21420. The last views on any given .subject. These named organization, as most of you West Coast men have .succeeded in know, remained in existence from Injecting a large measure of the January 1938 imtil about the mid­ pmich needed in this organization, dle of November of the same year and the entire membership has pro­ Actually, their Charter was revoked fited by it. at the A. F. of L. convention in Election In Near Future Houston, Texas, in October 1938. Meetings are no longer the mild Practically coincident' with the affairs that they used to be. and revocation of this Charter, came the issuance of an International Char­ neither arc they uncontrolled, mad­ ter to the Sailors' Union of the Pa­ house affairs. The members have dis­ cific, for the organization now covered that, if they have a legiti­ known as the Seafarers' Interna­ mate complaint to make, the place to make it is right in these meet­ tional Union of Nortli America. ings. Many have come to the real­ AFLSU Held No Election ization that they actually do kno\V Under the A. F. of L. Seamen's how to take the floor and talk, and Union No. 21420. the membersiiip expres.s themselves clearly. Tliey was promised that, within a year or have learned to study questions of less, they would have a convention, importance, both calmly and clear­ see. when the necessity arises, the fits from ship eonstruetion. And working hand in hand adopt a Constitution and by-laws, ly. and fender fair. Unbiased deci­ East Coast and West Coast seamen and elect their omi officers. This sions. and the Radio Operators of the with them is the Navy Department, M'liich is determined Again, let us remind you that an was never done. Ferliaps the fact CTU go down the line together in a that the organization was in exist­ election of officers is not far off, tight hard hitttag bunch. That's that the American Merchant Marine he subservient to and you will soon be called upon to ence less than one year may have the way it ought to be. boys, and their policies. And if the shipowners are to how to the had something to do with the fact select the men whom you wish to that's the way it's going to be done Navy,—someone's head get.s the axe! AND WE DO that the convention and the elec­ handle your affairs. There can be no in this port. question of friendship in selecting tion were never held. NOT NEED TO GUESS WHOSE HEAD IT WILL BE! Now, under the Seafarers' Inter­ these men, but rather, ah analysis of their sincerity, ability, and quali­ national Union, you have also been WE DO NOT OBJECT TO A PLAN OF TRAINING promised that there will be an elec­ fications should be the guiding fac­ SEAMEN, UNDER UNION CONTROL, SO THAT THEY tion of officers and a Constitution tors in determining the men for the adopted in less than one year. Tliis jobs. WILL BECOME MORE COMPETENT IN THEIR WORK, promise will be strictly adhered to, Due to the fact that we have -BUT WE WILL STRENUOUSLY FIGHT ANY ATTEMPT and the day is not far distant when received so many letters from it will most assuredly be done. both Coasts, and from the Gulf, TO USE SUCH A PLAN WHOSE SOLE PURPOSE IS TO We are, at present, working under asking the same Information BREAK UNIONS, AND FORCE US TO BECOME GOVa temporai-y set-up, at least as far about the opening up of the as permanent officials are concern­ It seems to me that the time has Lakes season, etc., we do not ERNMENT SCABS AND STOOGES! ed. With a very few exceptions, all have th® time to answer each of the present officials are appoint­ arrived to discuss the problem con­ S. 1. U. Eng. No. 90 letter individually; but we wish ed ones, and when the election does fronting the hundi-eds of colored Atlantic Dlst. to inform the membership that, take place, it will be up to the seamen on the beach in New York from all indications, if will be a membership to decide whom they Gulf, the same members who would wish to retain as their representa­ It i.s estimated that there are be­ good season here this year. However, there will not be tween 300 to 500 men who were not miss a meeting on the doasl; tives. members of the A.F.L.S.U., who anything doing before the latter won't attend one here. So, come on, Rank and File ^lonlrol part of April, so don't come up are imable, for one reason or an­ gang, take an interest, and remem­ (Continued from Page .3) In any event, appointed officials other. to take out their S.I.U. here before that with the idea can this outfit get away with that ber that this is yours here as much or not, the Seafarers' International Books. These men are apparently of going to work. sort of thing? I know that they are as it Is in Pedro and Seattle. So Report immediately to your doing it, because the crew of the come on and get in there and Union Is being strictly run by the unaware of the fact that they have Halls to get all the necessary in­ Point Bontia. out of here, accepted pitch! rank and file of the organization, no .status in the International. formation, and don't accept any We are looking forward to the Steady as she goes. ..4a_t,hat they have the final voice the "six-bits" in lieu of transporta­ regarding all questions of vital im­ best season since 1928; hence, we phoney dope that, you hear here tion, and some of them came back A. W. ARMSTRONG, portance. This completely democra­ would like to advise those men still and there. SUP No. 2983 to this port. At the present time, we have tic procedure has been lived up to holding their AFX.S.U Books, that If we don't take action on this ever since the International first ways and means must be found to Halls in Buffalo, Chicago, Cleve­ thing immediately, now tliat there came Into existence, and will con­ get their new books, a^ there will land, Milwaukee, and the Head­ has already been a precedent estab­ tinue to be lived up to as long as positively be no favors granted, in- quarters are In Detroit. By the lished, then we may as well forget opening of the season, we will . the organization is existing. as much a^' (I'l Ample time has also have Halls at Toledo apd all about tramsijortation on these ships! The men on the beach in New The Acting President of the Sea­ been alloted lo avail themsel-es of South Chicago. Orleans made sure that they would By A. F. of L. Weekly Nexos Service. farers' International Union of North the new Books, and; (2) The Union colect the correct sum from the The CIO Industrial Union Coun­ America is Harry Lundeberg, Sec­ has Instituted a policy whereby the Ala.ska Transportation Company, cil of San Francisco which functions retary of the Sailors' Union of the men who are in arrears six months bStore they would take the Ormes under the supervision of the notori­ Pacific, of whose militant record we or less,-^up to and including No­ out. Now. If we are going to collect ous alien Han-y Bridges has pro­ need not remind you. It is our vember, 1938,—may do watch duty The following men, members of from one outfit, then we should sure opinion that, even if a vote had at the door, and thereby Cam the tested the appointment of ^tz the ere v of the SS Manuela of the as Hell, colect from all of them! Wiedman a,s German coun.sel gen= been taken for a president of the amount necessary io change their Bull Line, made these donations to This "Sweat & HiU'ry" outfit have eral in San Francisco. In the praSIU, Lrmdeberg would moat certam- old books. On the other hand, the Hospital Cigarette Fund; always been the greatest chlselers test to the State Department, Mr.. ly have been elected by a large those men who were not paid up to ._.41.00 on the coast, so its' lilgh time that margin. In any event, I don't believe and hicluding May, 1938, are not T. Mutican Wiedman is called "an undesirable A. Thompson 1.00 that any of us are disappointed in eleglble for this privilege, as they they were put back In line! alien." A. O'Neal 1.00 have allowed themselves to go in the selection of such a leader. How Is it that this is the only The difference in the alien sttaus 1.00 arrear.s entirely too far, regardless V. Turner port on the Gulf or East Coast of Messrs. Wideman and Bridges is. Real Local Autonomy 1.00 where the MF.O.W. k W. don't ship of what excuses they may advance. T. McKee noteworthy. Mr. Wiedman does not 1.00 through the same Hall as the SUP? E. Hansen When the SIU first took over on The Tjractlce of paying dues per profess to be anything but a Ger­ J. Kupta 1.00 This causes a lot of imnecessary this coast and in the Gulf there months worked is not Indicative of man temporarily employed in the D. De Dulsen 25 friction, and should be ii-ohed out, consular service of his countiY. Mr. was considerable talk of West Coast the best union spirit, and must be 1.00 so that the members of the West Bridges, on the other hand, Is an domination, and many of us were condemned. It goes without saying, H. PatcheU more or less skeptical about any that your first obligation Is the wel­ Coast Unions, themselves, can show Australian who seemingly enjoys his Total _$8.25 that they are solid for a uniform status as an alien. He has earned guarantee of local autonomy. The fare of your Ucifc^ If this is true, We wish to thank theaq brotlicrs program. SUP being the parent body of the and it undoubtedly fit; then, there his livelihood in the "Cnlted ^States . organization, it was no more than can be no excuse for not paying •for their generosity, and we assure So let's cut out the baloiiey, and for nearly twenty years but refuses Natural that West Coast men should dues promptiy. It is our suggestion them that the boys in the hospitals instead of all this hooey, get back to become a citizen of the .land that sent here to aid In the work of that, in the future, dues be paid in will be very grateful. to where we were, and not have a feeds him. brganizatlon. These men who were advance, so that you will not be talking organization, but an active Anyone is entitled td* judge whict} Be 100 Per Cent Union. sent to the Atlantic and Qulf Dis­ caught short again. one /that Is taking Interest in the of these two aliens; is really "imrte. H; OUINIBR, Organizer. 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I. The Seafarers' Log BROTHERHOOD Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf Seamen Seafarers' International Union of Noi^h America SEA NEW YORK, N. ¥., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1939 •J(KI OF THE No. 3 NEW CLOSED SHOP AGREEMENT SIGNED WITH SAVANNAH LINE Crew Relates NMU Officials Exposed By Auditing^ Committee Their Story of Rank and File Take It On The Chin; Offiieals Charged Conditions With Inefficiency, Gross Neglect, and Mishandling of Funds. Hard Boiled Skipper Tells Crew Company Controls In the NMU "Pilot" of January J. Innes, Jr., former Purchasing Giilf. 27. there appeared a most illuminat­ Agent of the NMU. Although they ing and significant financial analysis of the Atlantic District and the Na­ tional Council under the heading: "Monthly Auditing Committee Sub­ mits Report." In presenting their report, the Committee disclosed the fact that, despite the NMU's constitutional provision for a monthly audit by an elected membership committee, they were the first committee to serve in such a capacity for well over five months. Apparently Curran and his clique of claquers operate on the now-famous McKes.son & Robbins business principle of "the less you audit the books, the less you have to audit." The Auditing Committee bluntly accuses their recently elected offi­ cials of deliberately ignoring the by-laws of the Constitution, of gross incompetence and negligence, and even further, of wilfully concealing vital information regarding the fi­ nancial structure of the Union from the membership. Figures are quoted tn their report which prove beyond question that the NMU is not only rotting away financially, but is ac­ tually tottering on the brink of biinkruptcy. Indebtedness Increases The Committee reveals that, de­ spite pre-election promises of rigid economy, the present body of of­ ficials has succeeded in red-inking the books to the tune of $5,507 per month, or, since their election a brief five months ago, have plunged the Union $27,537 further into debt. "-The actual total indebtedness of the National Council and the Atlantic District as submitted by the Audit­ ing Committee was $45,465 as of the date of their report. In further analyzing this appal­ ling itidebtedness, the Committee asserts that the cause is not dif­ ficult to discover. In their own words: "It is a story of how piecards are willing to let the financial structure of tlie Union rot away as long as they collect their forty and forty-five dollars per week. ... It means that the officials in charge of finances never assumed the responsibilitiy of reducing expenses or that they are incompetent." This rather damning statement of fact sits "No-Coffee-Tlme" Joe Curran, whose "Just wait till I'm elected" promises have proven so many idle boasts, and his retinue of stooges, plump on the needle-pointed horns of a dilemma—either they own up to their own inability to handle their jobs, or they admit to an un­ forgivable lack of responsibility where the membership's welfare is concerned. Well, Joe and Company, which is it? Phoney Purchasing , The Auditing Committee then proceeded to the next item in their report, viz., "Purchases." They suc­ ceeded in unearthing some rather interesting facts concerning could not discover exactly how Innes rose to the pie-card heights of "General Purchasing Agent," the Committee did find convincing evi­ dence that, as is the nature of most purchasing agents, Innes was buy­ ing Union necessities from mer­ chandisers who suited his fancy for some unknown (?) reasons, despite the fact that in almost every in­ stance a much lower bid could have been obtained elsewhere. Compara­ tive prices are submitted in this re­ port which show, if not actual dis­ honesty, at the very least, incom­ petence of a sort meriting instant discharge. On several items pur­ chased by Innes from the Signal Printing Company, bids of at least $3.00 per 1000 cheaper were ob­ tained by the Committee from other firms. . Ill addition, Innes had compiled a purchasing catalogue for the use of Agents in ordering supplies; the Committee discovered that the Union had been paying for vari­ ous items a price much higher than even that listed in Innes' catalogue! And when forced to the wall by the insistent questioning of the Commit­ tee, Innes changed his story several times. When pressed by the Com­ mittee about a particular printing job he had placed with the Signal Printing Co., Innes claimed that the Goodman Press (who had been previously contracted to do the work, but Innes had cancelled the order) had submitted a higher bid than the Signal Printing Company. But contrary to Innes' statement, the Goodman Pre.ss told the Audit­ ing Committee that they had not (Continued on Page 4) COMMUNISM IS FOSTERED BY LEWIS, SAYS HOMER MARTIN Seeks Destruction of Auto Workers, He Charges. DETROIT, Feb. 22.—According to Homer Martin, President of one faction of the United Automobile Workers, in a radio addess, John L. Lewis, head mogul of the CIO, is trying to destroy the union in the interests of Communism. Mr. Martin declares: "Lewis has linked himself with the official Communist Party and allowed a completely organized official Com­ munist program to be followed as a means of destroyhrg the autonomy of the UAW." He further stated that the Com­ munists had seized control of the American Communications Asso­ ciation, Steel Workers Organizing Committee, Textile Workers, Fur Wqrkers, and the National Marie Union. SS West Kyska, Tampa, Fla. February 13, 1939. Substantial Gains Secured For All Departments — All Hiring To Be Through Union Halls Exclusively The new agreement with the Ocean Steamship Company 11 of Savannah (Savannah Line) wa.s signed this week, incorporat­ ing the changes made in the first draft of the contract, asked for by the membership. The new contract embodies a complete closed shop, hiring ^through the Hall, overtime, safety conditions, nine holidays, room and meal allowance, first class transpor­ tation and subsistence when travel­ ing, and raises in pay for some members of the steward's depart"-""' ment and engine department. The agreement is to remain in effect until February 1, 1940. Overtime is to be paid for all To Adopt Plans for Unified work performed, in all ports, on Sat­ urday afternoons, Sundays and holi­ Action in Future. All days, with a few minor exceptions Cooperate. in the steward's department, re­ garding arrival and departure days, The local Branch of the SIU here on passenger vessels. For instance: in Baltimore is going ahead with If a ship sails on a Saturday afterthe work of getting representatives the mem, hers of the stewards department of the Longshoremen, Mates, Engl- 3^^,, neer.s, Radio Operators, Towboat-1 hours, with overtime for work in men. Freight Handlers, Warehouse­ excess of that period. On days of men, Tiuck Drivers, Teamsters, Har­ aiTival they will be required to al­ low one hour to care for the dis­ bor Workers, Watchmen. Shipyard embarking of passengers, except on Workers, Checkers, Fishermen, and a southbound arrival In New York, all others conceimed, together for when they will be allowed overtime the purpose of setting up a Port for all work performed In excess of Council of organizations who will eight hours. On freight vessels, all work performed by the stewards de- ^ work with each other, and go down partment, while in port, on Satur- j the line with their brothers in the day afternoons, Sundays or holidays / marine field, when assistance Is shall be paid for at the regular ' necessary. Due to the active work overtime rate. No painting is to be of the Branch here, the first meet­ done by members of the steward's department. ing of the Council is scheduled for | In the Engine Department, on Friday, February 24, at which meet­ vessels arriving in port on Satur­ ing it is hoped we will be able to day afternoon, Sundays or holidays, elect officers, "and draw up a ixjllcy overtime shall commence when the for future action. "finished with engines" bell is rung, Organization of the Fishermen is and will cease one hour prior to the a tough problem here, due to the time the "ahead" or "astern" bell ^ , , , . is rung. Upon arrival in Savannah, fact that headquarters of these ! members of the engine department, gi'ossly underpaid and victimized with the exception of donkej'men brothers is at Cambridge, on the shall not he required to work later Eastern Shore, and a Union dele­ than 12:00 Noon; arid while laying gate would be as popular in Cam­ in that port, shall not be required to work later than 3:00 PJM. Donbridge as Hitler would be in the keymen may have the option of ro­ Bronx. However, we're after them, tating their position by requesting and although it looks like a tough a relief from the officer in charge. Duties of each rating of the un­ road ahead, we've traveled over other tough roads, and got there licensed personnel are clearly out­ lined, thus preventing them from just the same. It may throw some having to do work they are not light on the fishermen picture, supposed to perform. when we tell you that the gentle art In the Deck Department, all work of the "Shanghai" is still practiced performed in port on Saturday af­ occasionally on these boats, when it ternoons, Sundays and holidays is becomes necessary. overtime, and shall be paid for at Although action on the Marine the regular rate. When watches are Hospital business is stalled tempo­ broken in port, the sailors' working rarily, we are not forgetting It, and hours will be between 8:00 A.M. and have done enough, so far, to in­ 5:00 P.M., and all work in excess sure the seamen getting In there of that will be paid for as overtime. when he feels like it, and staying This applies to all ports. Gangway in there until he gets "ready to leave. watches on Saturday afternoon, Shipping is good along this water­ Sundays and holidays shall be con­ front, and the A. B.'s around here sidered overtime. No work is to be • are getting so choosy, that the ship­ performed at sea after 5:00 PUL. owners claim.' it is harder getting or before 8:00 AJM.. with the ex­ A.'vB.'s than it is to get mates or ception of work incident to the safe skippers. Three former NMU ships navigation of tlie vessel. When sailed only the beginning, boys,— working overtime, and the crew I3 only the beginning! knocked off for two hours, or less," the overtime will be continii^if straight through. When the watcb Ship From the Union Hall. (Continued on Page Four) Defeat The Fink Hails. Baltimore Port Council Have just finished reading your February 10 issue of THE LOG. It is as fine a publication os any labor Is Formed organization ever published. Hav­ Greetings: ing just arrived from across, after two months, we did not know what the situation was, but we have learned all we wanted to know by reading THE LOG. We had some beefs aboard, and I would like to state them. We sailed from Mobile for Halifax, N.S., on December 4, and when we tned to get some woolen underwear and sox, we were told that there was no underwear, and only two pairs of sox in the slop-chest. The fore­ castle houses eight men, and there is only one heater, and it throws lit­ tle or no heat. The fans are falling apart, and they turn at the rate of about three revolutions per minute. Four of us have to put our clothes into oilskin lockers, as they are the only lockers left. Tlie bulkheads are crummy, and the mate wanted us to soogey on our own time, which we said we would do if we were paid seventy cents an hour. He de­ cided to let them stay dirty. The drinking water is full of sediment from the tanks, and needs to be fixed. In England, the steward or­ dered some stores, which the skip­ per neatly cut in half. We got about $47.00 worth of stores to last to the first port. We ran out of onions two days out of Cardiff, and potatoes ten days out. There has been a real shortage of grub and linen. My linen is over two weeks (Continued on Page 4) NOTICE! TO ALL AGENTS: VuU are hereby advised not to ship any SIU Cooks and Stewards, or Engine Depart­ ment men on West Coast ships unless they are fully protected by a first class rider on the articles. If they are forced, for one rea­ son or another, to leave a ship on the East Coast before they have completed at least one month's employment, they shall be paid wages for one month, plus first class transportation and subsistence back to the port of signing on. If they are forced to leave the ship on the West Coast, for any reasons beyond their control, they shall be paid the sum of $125.00, cash for wages, transportation and subsistence. All Agents arc instructed to pay strict attention to this mat­ ter, and not to allow SIU Cooks and Stewards and Engine Department men to ship on West Coast vessels without thdhe riders. TT®-: i �fHE SEAFARERS' LOG Published Weekly by SEAFARERS' INTERNATiONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor 0 HARRY LUKDEBERG, Acting President 11 Steuart Street, San Francisco, Callt —-uROBERT P. WEAVER, Editor, Pro-Tem o Atlantic District HEADQUARTERS New Yoric B(»ton Providence Phiiadelphifc Baltimore Norfolk San Juan, Puerto Rico .,2 Stone Street BRANCHES .1 Rowes Wharf .,465 So. Main Street 6 North 6th Street JS12 East Pratt Street ..307 East Main Street 9 Comercio Street Gulf District HEADQUARTERS New Orleans BRANCHES Savannah -.... Jacksonville Miami Tampa Mobile Galveston — Hou.ston -509 Chartres Street ...218 East Street ..111 Bay U'^eet -509 N. B. First Aven206 Franklin Street ,.55 So. Conception Street -318% 23rd Street 1407—75th Street Great Lakes District HEADQUARTERS Detroit -1038 Third Street ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING THIS PUBLICATION TO: "THE SEAFARERS' LOG" P. O. Box 522 Church Street Aunex New York, New York Tampa Agent Accuses Local fj. S. Inspectors oj ISeglect is i V - SS West Kyska Crew Takes Action to Force Improve­ ments on Ship. The following is a self explana­ tory letter which has been sent to the U. S. Department of Commerce at Washington, D. C.; from Tampa, Fla.; - Dear Sirs: As Agent of this Branch of the Seafarers International Union, I have been instructed by my mem­ bership to inform you of the fol­ lowing facts, and request you to Investigate the Local Inspectors here in Tampa. On February 13, 1939; we had a Ship, SS West Kyskf,, here, and the crew had several complaints to reg. ister with the Local Inspectors, namely: 1. The Slop Che.st was not properly equipped. Not enough heat in the foe's'les when the ship was in the North Atlantic. Drinking water v/as bad. Steering engine ' had no guard rail, and she threw oil, making it dangerous to oil and clean up when the ship underway. 6. Foe's'les awash in heavy weather. Plus several other minor items that needed looking into. ship, and found a foc's'le with bunks three high. I looked the law up (Section 4, USC 80) which said the bunks should not be more than three high. I Irmnedlately called Captain Blair and informed him of the fact. He said that I had better take it up with the Port Captain of the Company, an dadvised me I was butting my head against a wall. I would appreciate some clari­ fication on these matters. Also, does a man not have to have six months sea service before he is eligible for a Certificate of Efficiency? Yours truly, JOHN GUNNISON, Agent, SIU of NA, Tampa. Elsewhere in these columns is printed a letter received from the crew of - the SS West Kyska, in which they explained the deplorable existing conditions on this vessel. On top of that, they had to put up with a hard headed skipper, who apparently thinks that he is back in the old sailing ship days. As we see it, the SS West Kyska is an out­ standing example of what a ship should not be, and it Is indeed high time that the Inspectors pay a little heed to the men who are forced to sail under such conditions, and npt I took the representatives the work entirely for the benefit of the crew had elected up to the Inspec­ shipowner^. tor's oiBce. We started to tell him, and ask him to come down to the ship and look her over, and he cut us off short. Captain Blair, your Local Inspec­ It has been called to the at­ tor, said for us to go serve aifadavits, etc., and then he would consider tention of New York Headquar­ ters that several members, upon them. paying dues or Initiations, have We received no satisfaction al all. We went to the local Commis­ been issued ordinary receipts for sioner, and he told the men to same. Vou are hereby instructed to swear out affadavlts also. He in­ insist upon the issuance of reg­ ferred, while telling the men, that if they were wrong they would ular oflleial receipts, with the name of the Seafarers' Interna­ perhaps lose their Certificates of tional Union. imprinted thereon, efBciency. and also bearing a printed num­ In the face of all this opposition from men who are supposed to rep­ ber, when paying dues or initia­ tion fees. resent all the people of the United If any members have been States, and not a few, we decided to given alky other than the regu­ try to get some satisfaction from lar official printed receipts for you, and the Port of Mobile, where monies paid, kindly forward the ship is headed, them to New York Headquarters as Agent for the SIU, and at once, so that they may be Kfsjpfesenting the seamen, 1 was thoroughly checked Into. fS aboard the SB Glare, a Bull Line NOTICE ! Friday^ Fdbrntey 24^193^9 >t^ Its they wlsli to have double thne for Sundays and holidays the year round. In their next greement. Merchant and Miners ships run­ ning here are short a utility man Baltimore—^In general, the water­ Cn the 88 "Harry Allan," owned in th® Stewards Department, and front has been quiet recently, with the men in those ships want an ex­ by the Poeahantas Coal Company, shipping seasonally slow, and doam and manned by a NMU crew, — tra man in the galley. to 47 men .shipped r at durtpg the Also, there has been a pracike, the NMU pulled the whole stew­ past week. ard's department off this ship be­ lately, for Merchant and Miners The boys on the SS "Cubore" re­ cause Qiey claimed that they had men to quit in Norfolk late at night, ported that their Chief Mate had been on there too long. They had and have a replacement ship from been taken sick, and had been had one year of continuous service. the dock after the "lall closes. The transferred to a Cbast CKiard plane men in the M & M ships are be­ .... such Utiioi\ism! off Charleston. The transfer Was SS "Pan Atlantic" of the Water­ ginning to see the fact that they accomplished satisfactorily, despite man Line. The crew of this vessel are the Union, and that the Union the heavy seas running at the time. were rather worried when a beef is not a thing apart, as they have The crews on Uie "Cubore," came up on this ship last month, been led to believe. "Steelore," "Marore" and 'Tirmore," and when a local patrolman pre­ Several tanker men have visited are 100 per cent SIU, and give will­ sented the beef to the master, and us this week, and want to know ing, militant backing to the patrol­ after considerable trouble was able our position in case they go out on men when necessary. to adjust it satisfactorily., the crew strike in the Spring. Rumors have The SS "Barbara," at the BuU expectg^ that the master would take been spread around that we are go­ Line decked, and, strange to say, it out on them after the ship left ing to fink on them. We have as- had not a single beef to make to Boston. One member of the crew sui-ed the brothers from the Gulf the patrolmen. was so certain that this would hap­ that the Seafarers' International On the SS "Hilton," of the same pen that he made a bet that there Union is not going to fink on any­ line, the first assistant fired two would be a number of new faces one, and that we are a Trade Union, oilers for no apparent reason, bat «..-ong the crew on this vessel when not a fink agency! The Lightbui-ne is having part of after a talk with the Port Captain it r,-'-'.u-ned to Boston. When the her cargo salvaged by Merritt, when it was pointed out that the patrolmrn visited the ship upon its "crew were going to walk off unless return to Boston last week, he Chapman and Scott. It is said that the first assistant got off, the two her hull is undamaged. She is lying found that t'^ere was not one new oilers were . re-hired again very face among th crew. The maker on the bottom, wtih a slight port quickly, and we don't doubt but list, and is submerged to her after of the bet paid oL happily! that the first assistant treats them The NMU boasts c' a member­ boat skids. Her forecastle head is like newly-found, long lost friends ship of 51,000. Howevei, according clear. Divers are working in the upper now. to their own recent survey, they VisLed Brother George Bums, have only 21,000 in all departments. harbor searching for a sawed off who is taking a rest at 954 Forrest They still conveniently forget, Low- gun, with which "Manila" Rowley Street, Baltimore, Md. Brother ever, that some 15,000 of their mem­ shot Hugh King last week. King is Burns is well, but would appreciate bers haven't paid any dues for the in the hospital in a serious condiliion. his right leg having been am­ it if some of the West Coast boys past five months. would take time out to drop him Agent Johnny Mogan went to putated on account of gangrene set­ a few lines about anything at all. Portland last week to settle a few ting in. Rowley is held for trial on Brother Bu.m-s i-s a good man, and beefs on the Range Line ship, "Ool- Febriiary 24. on two counts of at­ is taking his vacation due to his abee." AH beefs were settled to the tempted murder, and is under $10,- activities during the 1937 strike. So, 000 bail. complete satisfaction of the crew, We are receiving inquiries about come on boys, let's get. together, who gave him their full coopera­ and drop the brother a few lines tion. Due to this fine coperation the Seafarers' International Union of cheer! on the part of the crew he was also from many old timers, and several Investigating Phil's Bar at llOO able, after a day of negotiating with of them, each week, signify their Hull Street, we could get no proof the master, to have him sign an intentions of going with us. We will of any harmful actions against the agreement whereby the crew of this have enough to man the new Marlseamen. We have to have pretty ship is to be paid collier wages time Commission ships as they are good proof for that sort of thing, while she is sailing in the coal built. so, in the future, if any brother gets trade. These Range Line ships are a "Mickey Finn," etc., from Llils being gradually worked into line place, let us know and we'll put a and if we keep it up, they will boycott on it that will really wor'tc eventually be good 4,obs. faster than any "MickeyFinn!" At the last meeting, Brothers The Pennmar of the Calmar Line Rock, Jayues and Smith, the men arrived here the other day, and the who shipped on the Seaboard Navi­ PHILADELPHIA. - Congratula­ crew's beef • regarding conditions gation ship, "Kennebec," to try to tions on the maiden voyage of the aboard her were speedily adjusted. organize this Vessel, explained the new Seafarers' Log! May its voyage New washing bowls, heat in the situation on these ships to the be profitable to us, ahd we all hope forecastle, and a waterproof awn- memberslnp. These brothers were that the quarteimasters keep it on ing were installed in short order, discovered by the company loo soon, a true course. A minor beef on the Texmar of the and were discharged from the ship After being cooped up, in the old same line, regarding a water foun­ before they had much of an op­ snake ranch we had for .a Hall at tain, was also quickly adjusted by portunity to get in much good work 102 North Sixth Street, we feel that the installation of a new fountain. We were forced to bring the case we are finally -traveling fir-st cabin On the SS Cassimir, friction in the before the NLRB, and take action in our new Hall at 6 North Sixth steward's departmrnt was also against this company before we Street. A new start in a new Hall, straightened out. were really ready for it. However, nie snakes infesting the old ranch The Helen of the BuU Line got we have been assured of plenty of are no longer with us, and that in with a crew that is tops for booperation, and we feel that we makes the air around here much .SIU militancy. No trouble on this can win this fight even if we have cleaner now. ship now that the Company knows'® had to start when we were in a The membership here has taken that the crew is back of the patrol­ position less strong that we would a kicking around in the number of men to a man, and the rest of the have liked to have had ourselves agents we have had,—an average Bull Line fleet are beginning to see Nine men were shipped to the of one. a month for the past three things that way too. A visit to the "White Boats," last Thursday. "Red months. However, we are fortunate Hollywood and Columbian of the Shirt" Haynes, ""sailed the .ship," in that they were a-H A No, 1. More Haywire outfit disclosed all quiet before he went aboard, and bought power to them all. Johansen is in there. the boys a round of drinks. Detroit, organizing the Lakes, and Shipping was slow during the Shipping is still slow, as is usual Sullivan is Third Mate on the Presi­ week, with 75 SIU men shipping in this port at this time of the year dent Garfield,-good luck to both out. and 56 registering. iS SUP There are now 143 men on the 1)f them! At present R. A. Reddls is brothers. beach. Boston Correspondent in command of the ship, and we H. Heitzman hope that this present voyage is both long and successful. The Merchant and Miners outfit is'still giving trouble. They are tak­ ing advantage of eve.ry loop-hole on Editor, THE LOG; the old phoney contract. It ha.s Sometime ago I was commissioned been rumored that they are collect­ to collect a fund for the family of February 20.—We are receiving ing a new bunch of farm hands and Brother George Williams, deceased. calls for coal-burning firemen (col- plow jockeys, and are herding thorn I am glad to report, and would' like oi'cd) who are citizens. All colored aboard the Essex here in Philadel­ to give credit to the following men firemen who-liave only first papers phia. It has also been whispered for their help: Bro. Graham, have been advised to get their final that the officers, and not the un­ SS St. John papers as soon as possible, as there licensed personnel, voted on the $ 9.70 Bro. Rice, is a shortage of coal-burning fire­ present contract. We wonder how much truth there is in that rumor? SS Arrow 7:75 men here. Bro. Lamos, Shipping has been slow here this However, Reddle and Collins are SS Bii-mingham ,6.50 week. Shipped 2 A.B.'s and 4 Fire­ both going to do all that is possible men, but no stewards, to outside to straighten this outfit out. Bro. Perry, ships, and 18 men to stand-by jobs. Shipping has been pretty slow SS Geo. Washington .~ 2.20 Bro. Williams, The New Bedford, Naushon and here in Phllly. siiould pick up pret­ Martha's Vineyard each taking six ty soon when some of the socks be­ SS Robt. E. Lee 1.50 men for stand-by work. The Nap- gin to fill up. Quite a change on tucket continues running with a the West Coast ships.-^fcots of re­ : $27.65 Total Fraternally, double crew. Vacations on the placements, and very few Sfl^ror Comet of the Colonial Line will start NFOW men here on the beki OSWALD C. STONE, March 1, Colonial Line members Steady as she goes! N. Y. Patrolman. BALTIMORE BOSTO News Bits HIGHLIGHTS d News Items Providence JSotes THANKS SHIPS . AND MEMBERS • im- • . ...- W'-T-. i I Cr' I �- , '1'- • •»p V^i^T^hmmf24y 19$9 «fl£ »EAFAK£R5' LOe HERE and THERE in the GULF Tampa Joint Meeting 'Mmm Condemns Fink Halts '=:V ing against the Waterman Com­ pany. A mass meeting of seamen (SIU and NMU) was held in Taiupa. Tlie result was unanimous endorsement of the SIU policy of fighting the fink halls and the training ships. After the top faction of the NMU see the membership take such ac­ tion unanimously, it is easy to un­ derstand why they are fighting to stop the proposed meeting here. Organizer "Bed" Hart reports that! the men on the Clyde Mallory ships, out of Miami, are refusing to pay dues to th NMU. Perhaps we will be able to have these seamen lined up by the time the P. & O. agree­ ment is signed. The same agreement would apply to the Clyde Mallory Steamship Company. "BED" DEAN, Gulf Organizer Yesterday, after a lot of wrang­ Tampa — Had a joint meeting with ling, the Luckenbach Steamship the NMU in the port of Tampa which was very successful in bring­ TAMPA.—Following arc the highKghts ol a special joint Company agreed to maintain quart­ ermaster watches in the Gulf. By ing about unification of all seamen. unity meeting held in Tampa on February 11, by the member- this, the crew was able to force the The joint meeting went on record condemning Fink Halls,. Tx-ainingJ ^ip of the Seafarers' International Union and the National Mari­ gun-toting watchman off the ship They had been unable to do this Schools and .Ships, etc. The acUrni'^ time Union in that port. before, due to the fact that the was unanimous. The meeting was called as a unity convention of the two watches were not maintaineti. The meeting also went on record^ | Unions; the reason for it being an<^ Several members of the crew of condemning the Port of New Ybrk^sj Union, and If other ports wake up a4;tempt to get the men of both the "Jacob Luckenbach," were for pulling picket lines rtSt the Knk T to themselves, they will not only Unions together to work as one. voted off the ship for non-union Halls. The Chairman of the meeting was help themselves as seamen, but will activities. This action was taken by The SS "West Kyika" came ia also help us. The officials don't Russell VahelcUek, a member of the an almost unanimous vote. Through from across with a few beefs. "Dm RltlU. He stated at tlie start of wanir anything done about it, be­ this action. A lot of dissension to the fact that the articles read the meeting that the floor was open cause they are In the pie. We which was existing on the ship Mobile, and local port officials gave to an, and the Chair would recognize should get together In one big body should be overcome. us little or no cooperation, we coukti^ and elect our own officers from the any man who raised his hand. Due to the fact that several ships not tie up the ship without havii% floor, and let them run the Union Brother Gunnison, SIU Agent in went out from laid up status, some another "Algic Case" on our hands. Tampa, was the first speaker to business, as we, the seamen, as a strike-clear Gulf District members THE LOG: The Regular Bu.sines8 meeting' take the floor. He spoke on fhe body, say to run It. The shipowners were sent on some of the inter- The SS Seatrain Havana arrived went on record as demanding that way the various seafaring unions are pulling an the strings they can coastal vessels. They were able to here today. We boarded her and the Port of Mobile have ships slgnJ have been fighting each other- for in Washington,^ and if we don't do' get the jobs due to the fact that found everything sailing smoothly on to pay off south of Hatteras,r the past few years, and urged that something, the Maritime Commis­ there were no West Coast members The crew gave us a warm recep­ and not designate Mobile as the unions get together, and cease their sion is going to step in, and the available. tion of the right kind, and we a^-e final port of discharge. This wifl constant squabbling. He stated that seamen will be out of luck." The SS "Ormes," shipped a crew very thanlcful for the splendid work allow us in Tampa to back up ship's ^! Several members of both Unions air personal grievances should be today, and we will very likely have done on the ship, and also for the crews^on their demands. forgotten, and urged that members spoke on the necessity of some sort a beef on her tomorrow. The com­ fine reception accorded us by the We would like to see published g I of a program of unified action in take the floor and state their views, the way the paper is financed, the if pany wants to sail the veiisel with crew upon arrival. regardless of which Union they be­ combatting the shipowners and only the number of men called for |l We, down here are trying to break Editor's name, etc.„ other enemies of the seamen, and long tO: Showed one of the officials of the'^ by the certificate. That Is against down the Mississippi Shipping Com­ Chairman Vaheldidc then took then Chairman Vaheldiek again our policy, as it • does not give us pany agreement, and from the look P & O SS Company around the SSf the floor, and stated that, "It is took the floor, 'and in the course of safe working conditions wlieA a of things we will be successful in "Cuba," and he admitted that the'f my observation that when the ma­ his speech stated: "In regards to ship .sails with such a limited num­ the near future. crews' quarters were lousy, and. jority of the seamen hit a port the Ti-aining Ships and Schools;—a ber of men. The company also will needed fixing. There will be some.-| Finn Schefstad. Agent - first thing they hit Is a gin-mill, seaman is taught for a period of try to chisel on the transportation immediate alterations made, and New Orleans and get soused up. These places are three months, respectively the func­ to which every member of the crew the rest done when the ship goes where most of the union argu- tions of the three departments. is entitled, due to the fact that to drydock. merrts start. Unionism and Union What is he going to school for? To the ship will lay up in Seattle. The Company realizes that we business should be kept out of these learn something out of a book, or mean business. This proves what,^ The "Major Wheeler," Bull Insul­ places." He then went on to say let some punk try to tell him some­ ar Line, turned over here today direct action will do. The SS' that the "Shipowners are using thing which he has leai'ned from from the NMU ..to the SIU. She "Cuba's" crew have found out for The SS "Pan Gulf," arrived this stooges in Washington to lobby, and years of practical experience at will sail with a full crew of SIU week, and a beef was settled rela­ them.selves that the SIU is the best work to their benefit. They have it sea?" He then stated that: "At one members. The crew members on tive to one day's pay for the voy­ Union, and are backing it up 100 80 arranged that a seaman's papers time the NMU went down the line this ship have now overcome the age ending September 29, 1938, It per cent. may be taken from him for 150 or to fight the Fink Halls, etc. Every fear of reprisals at the hands of appears that this vessel came out Went aboard the L3 "Nishmaha," more reasons. Foe. e.xample: a man man who carries a book, and who the inefficient, reactionary NMU of the lay-up dock and took a crew a Lykes .ship. The NMU Agent was may get drunk and have his papers walks uito a F'ink Hall or a I'rain- officials. They will now have the on August 31, 1938, for coastwise there collecting dues. One man had taken from him on a charge of Ing School should have his book feeling of secm-ity of a real Union ports, and that on completing the an allotment, and wanted to , pay:. misconduct, or he may be refused yanked. If a Union member sees behind them, and be able to go voyage, the former port captain Ills dues upon arrival in the next?| ^ on a charge of physical unfitness." a man start into one of these places, out and demand from the shipown­ conceived the bright idea that he port. Watson, the NMU Agent, told stop him, and tell him to stay out. cqjfid clii.^el on one day's pay, so him that he would have to pay up| Owners Oppose Unity and if he doesn't,—knock him out!" ers decent ..wages and conditions. immediately or get off the ship. The Seafarers' International Union he changed the payroll to termin­ Brother Sharne, SIU member, Upon being asked who waS, T Condemn Schools and Ships has opened a Hall at 1407—75th St., ate on September 30, 1938, so that then stated: "I was in conversa­ After further discussion, it was Houston, Texas. George Hobart, the members of the crew who were told them that I was the SIU Agent tion with a Port Engineer, and regularly moved and seconded that SUP, is Agent pro-tem. A Hall in on the ship at that time received here, and am trj'ing to bring peace made the conunent that it looks like and harmony among the seamen. the meeting go on record as con­ Port Arthur is badly needed, and one day's pay due them. the two Unions are going to get I was told, by several members to together. He said 'No, they (the demning all Training Schools and we expect to open there as soon as The SS "Hastings," arrived this leave the ship, which I did. School Ships. The vote in favor of the Union is financially able. week, and the oilers were able to Their Agent is apparently follow­ shipowners and the officers) want to the motion was unanimous. One fact which is noticeable, is collect overtime for working winches ing instructions from NMU Pie keep tliem apart, and that as long A general discussion followed, re­ the difference of pinion between between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and as they are separated and dumping garding the indiscriminate issu­ the members of the NMU who are 8:00 AM. The three oilers collected Cards, as he sat there like a lump each other, they pay no attention ance of certificates by the Govern­ emploj'ed, and those on the beach. in all $64.05 for a twenty-one day on a log and said nothing. Surely, ' to» the shipowners and what they this is not peace and harmony, but| ment Inspectors, and it was sug­ There is very little shipping through trip. are doing.' Tliis man had a Junior open warfare! gested that some steps be taken to the NMU Hall. The members ashore The "SS "Wacosta," amved here Engineer who he used on sliips for or(i put a stop to it, and it was then are disgusted, and willing to ship this week. Everything was in fairly We need A.B.'s badly in this por tlie sole purpose of stirring up trou­ John (Junmson, AgeAt moved, seconded and carried that through fink halls, crimp joints or good shape, outside of a few minor ble between members of the two letters be sent to the officials of bSth company offices. The members on beefs relative to some changes in Unions." Union condemning certificates un­ Brother Anton of the SIU took less the man produce two years sea ships are, in many cases, refusing the forecastles, which were immedi­ to pay their dues and assessments. ately changed after it had been the floor and stated that the plan service, and to stop Inspectors from Unless these seamen are willing to called to the attention of the Port in New Orleans was to have one issuing certificates unless the man reorganize, and become members of Engineer, Mr. Waller. hall for both Unions, with a SIU EDITOR. SEAFARERS' LOG: can show him two years sea service. the SIU, they will soon become like­ and a NMU dispatcher, but that the The old "politician." Arthur Berg, Brother Gunnison then took the The SS Marsodak of tite Ameri-' "Shipowners ran a bunch of goons ly candidates for the Maritime Com­ came in on this wagon, and is go­ floor and stated that he can see no can Range Line arrived liere the In and broke up the meeting." He mission "You Are in the Navy"'pro­ ing to make another revolution on reason why an A.B. or a Fireman other day with an A.B. on her who! then suggested that they establish gram. her,—something very miusual for should have to go to scliool to learn the^ skipper had shipped from [ a central hiring hall in Tampa, as him. The Chief Mate and he aro The SS Ormes shipped a full West his particular profession. He fur­ Charleston. This man was taken tliey would then be a.ssured that Coast crew, with the exception of getting along very nicely,—Arthur - they controlled all the shipping in ther said: "We are not fighting the the steward's department. They are hollers overtime, and the Chief off the ship, and was replaced with , that port, and there would be no Government when we are fighting NMU, even though there are enough Mate claims that it is for the safety a man from the Galveston Hall. Visited the SS "Thermo," in TexM 1 chance of anyone shipping off the these things. The Maritime Com- members of the M. C. & S. ashore of the ship. inlssion tried to set up Fink Halls City, and found that the real Un<rj dock. He further stated that "Book here to man the ship. "Big" Collins came to town, and ion men on her are still loyal. Man^ j carriers and two-book men need to and School Ships on the West The Alaska Transportaiton Co.. claims that he has missed quite a of, them have been on her for quite-j Coast, and had to discontinue them be weeded out.. We want active men have the SS Oratano ready to go few schooners. Now that he is here who are, and will be an asset, and because the men out there wouldn't to the Coast in a few weeks. There in town, we presume he will catch some time, and refuse to be btiil-.f attend. We have our own Halls, so dozed by the NMU. who will work for betterment of why should we ship through gov­ are only a few West Coast sailors up with all of his lieavy work. H. Peterson, AgenU'i the seamen." and firemen here, The SIU has in­ Here in this port, we are estab­ ernment halls?" GcJoLtiS^l Following this tliere was a gener­ formed the P. & O. Steamship Com­ lishing a Martime Ti'ades Council al discussion relative to the ad­ Certificates Issued to Non-Seamen pany that we are now ready to open of all maritime trade, with the ex­ Chairman Vaheldiek again took vantages and di.sadvantages of a negotiations on the terms of a new pectation that a Maritime Trades joint hiring hall, and various mem­ the floor and said: "Here In the agreemeiit. This company has got­ Department will soon be established as the Seatrain beef came up, and I port of Tampa about two weeks he declares that the action of thej bers of both Unions expressed their within the confines of the Ameri­ ten away with clnseling the seamen ago a man went up to the Inspec­ men, on the beach, the crews conf] opinions. tor and got an oiler's ticket. He long enough. The only excuse they can Federation of Labor ,at an cerned. and the longshoremen, were I Fink Hall Question took a Job on a ship, and in two could offer for postponing negotia­ early date. nothing short of wonderful. The [ The Chairman then stated that weeks, when she made port again tions, was the collective bargaining The Ag^ent, "Scotty" Ross, was Maritime Council really did func-j the next question to be discussed the Agent had to pull the man off vote ordered a year ago by the called over to New Orleans on the tioh. The crew of the Seatrain Newj NLRB. was that of "Unity in combatting because he was not capable. clarification of the Mississippi S.S. York are thoroughly satisfied with I "The Commissioners give gi-een the opposition of the Maritime In the South Atlantic Mail Com­ Company's agreement. "Scotty" the vputcome of their beef with Commission, such as Fink Halls, men three endorseihents. when these pany, there is a suit pending In court claims that the company is very re­ company, and the principles men are supposed to have six which will stop the SIU from gain­ luctant to give in on certain things, volved. Brother Mclntyre of Training Ships, etc.'* NMU member, McKlnney took months' experience before they are ing a new agreement. However, and has absolutely refused to come Seatrain "New York" proclair the floor and said: "As far as the given*- thcac eiiuOraeiucnU. If our some new working rules were ob­ to a satisfactory arrangement re­ "Now tor an agreennni&^th tr port of Tampa Is concerned, the Union doesn't combat this, schooi tained. This court case was institu­ garding port time, and the breaking company!" Mobile Csrr^&tn .seamen haven't anything to worry kids will get In, and work up too ted by the NLRB for the NMU. and setting of watches. Brother W. V. Alba {CoHtinufd OH Pag* 4) about being scabb^ oa by They also have a similar case pend­ Ross arrived In New Orleans Just �THE SEAFARERS' LOG 4 NMU OFFICIALS EXPOSED BY AUDITING COMMITTEE {Continued from Page 1) Negligence and Inefficiency the Committee was forced to admit of our officials along the coast cap­ We are wondering, along with the that they were unable to determine able and cooperative, conditions been given an opportunity to bid just what sort of work was done, would not arise which would neces­ Auditing Committee, Just why this at all. although approximately $1,000 had sitate this waste of Union funds." $886.25 wasn't deposited after being Favorites Get Paid credited to the Atlantic District Another interesting sidelight on been spent in the past few months We feel that anything we say after Strike Fund. We can think of sev­ for carpentry work and repairs in that indictment would be so much the Innes affair was the fact that, eral obvious reasons for this, slight the Union Hall. With this In mind superfluity. v/hereas most of the NMU creditors omission, but why bring an added the Committee recommended that Farrell Covered Up had been forced to wait months for tinge of red to the already par­ "all vouchers should clearly explain The "Committee next takes us to payment of bills, the Signal Print­ for what purposes the money is ex­ the case of James Farrell, NMU boiled faces of "Curran & Stooges, ing Company, Innes favored dealer, pended, so that future auditing representative in San Francisco. Inc."? always received prompt remittances. Nor can we fully comprehend committees will be able to check Farrell had submitted no financial Could it be possible that Peter J. more accurately." why a devastatingly revealing re­ report for a period of approximate­ Innes, Jr., had a finger in these Chisel On Expenses ly three months. Despite a tele­ port such as this Auditing Commit­ little transactions, all of which, in­ Despite the fact that many of­ gram sent to him by "No-Coffee- tee submitted didn't blow the pres­ cidentally, bore the O.K. of George ficials of the Union receive five dol­ ent NMU executive setup right out Hearn, Atlantic District Treasurer? lars per-week over their salary for Time" (on Nov. 22, 1938) demand­ of the maritirilfe picture. The infer­ ing an immediate reply, Farrell We wonder, expenses, the Committee points out chose to ignore it entirely. (Joe cer­ ences to be drawn from the report i More significant even than exthat "some are not only collecting tainly has the boys well in hand, are obvious. Either the Majority of K Purchasing Agent Innes methods of this five dollars, but are also col­ hasn't he?) Finally, on December the NMU officials are absolutely in­ w transacting the business of the lecting for additional items.' And 20, Heam roused himself from his capable ef handling their respective ii| Union and pieing his way through why not? "Get it while its there" executive lethargy, and stopped positions as is proven by the ample f! hundreds of the membership's hard- seems to be the method of operation Farrell's pay until an accounting evidences of criminal negligence and earned dollars, is the fact that Curof Curran & Stooges, Inc. Hearn was forthcoming. Farrel was event­ Inefficiency, or ^else the dishonesty ran and Stooges, Inc., at least tacit­ takes a cab to the District Com­ ually removed from his post, but as hinted at in the Auditing Commit­ ly approved these purchases. And. mittee meeting at the Cornish Arms the Auditing Committee remarks: tee's report becomes more than a if they claim ignorance of most of Hotel, which is a few blocks away "Your (auditing) committee feels mere alternative. Whether the main these questionable transactions, on 23rd Street, and charges it to that in*neglecting to bring this im­ body of officials be guilty of negli­ they leave themselves wide open the Union. Sandwiches are ordered portant matter to the attention of gence, inefficiency, sheer lack of in­ for charges of criminal neglect of for the meeting and billed to the the membership and in allowing it terest, or actual dishonesty really matters little. Any of these enu­ duty. Union. What puzzles us is why to drag along for a period of two merated shortcomings is sufficient Unnecessary Expenses months after Curran liad taken the a few other vitally necessary items The Auditing Committee next such as shoe-shines and tips for Initiative in trying to clear up the justification for a thorough housetook up the question of "flteneral bellhops weren't billed to the Union, situation, it looks to the Commit­ cleaning. And who can doubt the Expenses" in their report. Com- too. The NMU membership seems tee as though the District Treasurer existence of at least a disgusting Imenting upon many needless ex­ to be paying for every conceivable (Hearn) had been covering up Far­ neglect of duty and inefficient han­ penditures, they pointed out where expense in sight; why not Curran's rell." Perhaps, as the Committee dling of Union affairs by the NMU officials after even a hasty perusal money was literally being poured Jaundry as well? We humbly sug­ suggests, Hearn was actually shield­ down the sink for such absolutely gest that "No-Coffee-Time" charge ing Farrell, but how about Joe Cur­ of the Auditing Committees re­ unnecessary expenses as $80.00 for this latter ,<tem to the Union, and ran's part in thi saffair? Why didn't port? Reaching the final stages of their Masters-at-Arms at the trial of as justification submit the argu­ he follow up his telegram of Nov. report, the Auditing Committee Ferdinand Smith, and money paid 22nd with a little of the execu­ ment that since Curran's laundry despairingly affixed their signatures to various members for buraing old is a vital necessity to Curran, and tive heat he is supposed to possess? records despite the fact that there he in turn is vitally necessary to Are we to infer that the President to this far-reaching indictment: "In are nine jan.tors on the payroll at the NMU, then obviously Curran's of the NMU has so little control conclusion, it is the opinion of your committee that there has been ab­ Headquarters. Anything to bake a laundry is vitally necessary to the over his subordinates that a man­ solutely no concerted effort for little more pie for some of Joe's datory telegram, such as the one NMU. Charge it! economy in this Union. It has been white-haired boys, even though the Another highlight touched on by sent to Farrell, can be totally ig­ seen from the various items listed payroll at Headquarters approxi­ nored without immediate reprisals the Auditing Committee was the that money is being spent like mates 75 per cent of a total week's complete lack of interest and at­ either from Curran or any other water. Instead of saving money, it income in dues. The figures, as re­ member of the District Committee? tention to duty displayed by many ported by the Committee itself, It certainly begins to look aa if Joe has been wasted, absolutely without There I show that, whereas the average in­ of the Patrolmen. The Committee wouldn't be wasting his time taking regard for consequences. asserts that they noticed many a course or two in executive tech­ seems to be a wilful neglect of duty come in dues at Headquarters per Delegates loitering around the of­ nique. Meanwhile, as Curran's un- j and intention on the part of cer­ week is $4,500, the weekly payroll fices Ibr most of the day, while usual lack of ability becomes more tain officials to drive the Union into , ^approximates $3,000. As the Comothers put in three to four hours obvious, the NMU membership is bankruptcy and ultimately wreck ; mittee asks: "How could any orwork and then knocked off, com­ the loser, and the entire organiza­ it." Need we say more? ; ganization exist with a ratio of 75 pletely exhausted, no doubt. Mean­ tion suffers. SIU System Explained I per cent of income for salaries?" while, writes the Committee, "let­ We hate to see a bonafide sea­ J Obviously the pie at Headquarters ters are pouring in to the 'Pilot,' Fenagling Strike Funds man's pocket being picked. For that '" is getting too big for the oven, isn't The final point we intend to telling of the fact that ships have very reason it might not be amiss it, Joe? not been covered in months." That treat in the Auditing Committees at this point to explain briefly just The Committee finds inaccurate report itself is their analysis of the pie is getting a little over-done, -and incomplete vouchers covering Atlantic District Strike Fund. In how the Seafarers' International dnn't you think, Joe? many expenditures, particularly for this particular phase of their in­ Union guarantees its membership Needless Travel carpentry work and repairs. So nonvestigation, the Committee makes a at least a thorough accounting of all In their analysis of "Travel Ex­ startling revelation. They found finances. Firstly, there must be a - explanatory were these receipts that penses," the NMU Monthly Audit­ that the balance of the Atlantic Dis­ complete • membership audit of ing Committee brought to light some trict Strike Fiftid (the actual figure every week's entire income and dis­ data which should prove most in­ was misprinted in the 'Pilot) was bursements not only at Headquar­ teresting to the NMU membership. a false balance because of the fact ters, but at every branch as well. ' {Continued from Page 1) Since their report on this particu­ that $886.25 credited to the Strike These weekly audits, by the member­ I old, and I have not seen any clean lar item is rather lengthy, we shall Fund had never been deposited to ship themselves, take place at the consider only the highlights. Apart thi.s account. Such odorous book­ regular weekly business metlngs. '"linen come aboard as yet. from the amount of money ex- keeping" tactics are not only flagrant Evn further, the membership must rf .1:, delegate asked the i pended for travel, which bordered violations of the NMU Constitution, ratify any unusual or over-large " i^ipper to do something about these on the $2,000 dollar mark, the Com­ but also are convincing evidences expenditures before such an expense conditions, there was an argument, mittee indignantly stresses the of the failure of George Hearn, At­ is contracted. At the close of every • in which the skipper told him that needless expenditure of most of this lantic District Committee Treasur­ week. Headquarters submits a com­ Waterman Company runs the ; Gulf, and that the entire deck gang money. They assert that official er, to abide by the Constitution plete and detailed statement of the activities, after official duplicated each other's itself in regards to this most im­ entire week's financial i^was fired. covering all ports, to each individual trips, and that "agents, delegates, portant financial transaction. The 11, One day out of Cardiff, and he branch. This statement is displayed already politely informed us and national officers, district of­ Committee not only accuses Hearn in the branch halls for purposes of ficers and ships' committees tour of a constitutional violation, but iphsre would be no draw in the« first inspection by the membership, and ijfiort unless we were there over the coast at the Union's expense also charges Brother Philips, Secre­ upon the arrival of the following and apttle beefs which should and tary of the Atlantic District Com­ / twelve hours. Two watches were weeks statement, is kept on per­ could have been settled by local of­ mittee, with failure to carry out the * used to tie up, all during the trip,— manent file in the branch itself. •even in the Manchester Canal. At ficers or by letter, if they were func­ duties entrusted to him by the In addition to the above precau­ tioning properly.' The Committee membership in this particular mat­ $ea. one sailor's bunk broke down, and he slept on the deck for two shows how Hearn, for example, ter. The Committee states at this tions, at the close of eveiy quarter |.^nights, because he was told to fix traveled to Savannah and back to pomt: "The most important fea­ period, a Quarterly Finance Com­ it himself, but after some arguing New York, with stops at way ports, ture of this situation is that the mittee is elected by the member­ It was repaired. There are plenty to establish a bookkeeping system membership assumes that this money ship. This particular Committee of extra bunks, but he was not al- whieh was already established. Could has been deposited and that no dis­ consists of five members whose duty IfVfAWl to use any. A water cooler it be that Georgie is getting tired trict officer ever told the member­ it is to audit completely and thorwas put on board, but was not put of Charlie McCarthying on Joe Cur­ ship that such was not the oroughly the entire three month's financial transactions, examine dues iip until the trip was ended,—then ran's knee, and wanted to get out case. . . ." accoimt cards, report on members 6 ;it p/as broken while being put up. on his own for a spell? in bad standing, and in general We think the Committee's own ' rThis is the kind of trip we made, flnecomb every phase of their par­ ' and I hope that no one else is ever interpretation covers this matter of ticular District's finances At the unlucky enough to have to dupli- travel expenses with brutal finality. conclusion of this exhaustive in­ They report: "... we want to point |;jj:catc it. Hoping to see this pubAll SIU members who are con­ spection, the Quarterly Finance "li'-iished in the next issue, we remain out that throughout there is much fined In Marine Hospitals are duplication" of trips and an utter hereby advised to Immediately Committee submits recommenda­ Fraternally, • • tions to the membership for what­ •r ;; (Signed) Clifton Sharp, SUP Per­ lack of regard as to cost. This Com­ notify their SIU Agent In the ever improvements or changes they mit No. 341; R. Campbell No. 4, mittee feels that to a great extent port nearest to where they are may deem necessary or advisable Deck Delegate; Carl Pedersen these trips are unwarranted and hospitalized. In order that they for the future progress of the Sea­ No. 4; N. Halliday No,-4497; J. unnecessai-y and are caused by the may receive regular weekly bene­ farers Itself. ' Wallis No. 4; R. Graham No. negligence and inefficiency of the fits. Checking Finances Important 3738^^Adk Adams No. 3458; elected agents in certain ports, and This does not apply to members To the average seaman these elab­ i^bod Mason No. 4944; Ar- by the failure of officials to carry who are already receiving bene­ orate checks and cross-checks, on '^iHhur Samson No. 3510; R. Vlc- out their duties. The committee fits. every incoming and outgoing penny. wishes to point out that were all tor, SUF No. 616. CREW'S STORY NOTICE! / m. / Friday, Febniafy 24, 1939 AGREEMENT {Continued from Page 1) below is called out to work, they will be paid overtime for the work performed. When overtime is being worked at night, hot limches and coffee are to be provided. Taken all in all, the new agree­ ment is a vast improvement over the old one, and can most certainly be considered as evidence of pro­ gress. And incidentally, the agree­ ment particularly specifies that cof­ fee time shall be allowed. Joe Cur­ ran Take Notice! TAMPAMEETING {Continued from Page 3) quickly, and jeopardize the Jobs of all concerned. "Inland men ship on non-union ships for six months, and then corns into the Union, They brown-nose the officers around for the little eighty bucks a month. We don't want those kind of men in- our Unions. If the young men keep flooding in, the old-timers will soon be out. If the Maritime Commis­ sion. has the power to establish Training Schools and Ships, and to issue certificates ,then they can either issue or revoke the merchant seamen's certificates at will" Must Work Together Following this discussion it was regularly moved, seconded and car­ ried that the Agents of the seamen's Unions .stand Instructed to investi­ gate these conditions in this port It was also moved, seconded and carried that the Agents of both Unions stand instructed to work to­ gether. After a little further discussion by various members of both Unions, the following motions were intro­ duced : ^Moved, seconded and carried that thie respective memberships go back to their meetlngti and instruct their papers to cut out the bulling and mudslinging, and get down to busi­ ness. The papers are supposed to ba run for the seamen, and not for a bunch of pie-card artists. "Moved, seconded and carried that the memberships take up on their-* respective floors the idea of having a joint shipping hall in Tampa. "Moved and seconded that every man write Senator Pepper, and ask him to aid in the repeal of the Copeland Act." "Amendment: That each man write his respective Congressman, and ask him to aid in the repeal of the Copeland Act." The amend­ ment was put to a vote and was carried. "Moved, seconded and carried that this meeting condemn the Port of New York for pulling the picket line from around the Fink Halls, etc." Your correspondent Is of the opin­ ion that It certainly would have been In line If this meeting had gone on record condemning the NMU officials In New York for re­ fusing to endorse a pleket line around the Fink Hall, and had less to say in condemnation of the membership In New York for dis­ continuing ilielr picket lines. The meeting adjourned on this note, after having been in session approximately two and a half hours. as used by the membership of the Seafarers may seem a trifle over­ cautious, but under this system we feel sure that no Seafarers' Audit­ ing Committee shall ever find justi­ fication for submitting a report even remotely similar to the one turned in by the NMU Monthly Auditing Committee on January 27. In the words of the NMU Committee itself: Finances are the lifeblood of^any Union," and any system of close check which would prevent blood­ suckers of the Curran and company ilk from draining this vital stream justifies itself. Wake up, NMU'ersl Prove that Lincoln wasn't entirely on the wrong course when he said: "You can fool some of the people .e of the time. ..." '• ' I .'C; 'i L.'-' '-'Mi � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource February 24, 1939 Description An account of the resource Headlines: NEW CLOSED SHOP AGREEMENT SIGNED WITH SAVANNAH LINE NMU OFFICIALS EXPOSED BY AUDITING COMMITTEE CREW RELATES THEIR STORY OF CONDITIONS BALTIMORE PORT COUNCIL IS FORMED COMMUNISM IS FOSTERED BY LEWIS SAYS HOMER MARTIN TAMPA AGENT ACCUSES LOCAL U.S. INSPECTORS OF NEGLECT TAMPA JOINT MEETING CONDEMNS FINK HALLS NMU OFFICIALS EXPOSED BY AUDITING COMMITTEE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/24/1939 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. I, No. 3 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 1939 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d07693227199e33849170010912f2b2d.PDF 115dd898de8ffc1e9cdae163b1c074f4 PDF Text Text .. VOL. I. The Seafarers^ Log BROTHERHOOD Official Organ of tbc Atkntic and Gulf Seamen Seafarers* International Union of North America SEA NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1939 OF THE No. 2 l| 2(HI Latin American Tanker Sinks; VMU Is Left Holding Bill Would Solidarity Is CIO Bag In The Gulf Put All Ships Desired By AFL Entire Crew Is Under NLRB Would Offset Nazi and Taken Off Ship Waterfront at New Orleans, 100% AFL As Last CIO Proposed Law Compels Maritime Commission To Recognize Unions. •.!:> I r• WASHINGTON, D. C.—Congress­ man Wallgren of Washington last week put into the legislative hopper a bill calling for an amendment to the Copeland Laws requiring that subsidized ships and com­ panies operating for the account of the Maritime Commission hire their crews from recognized labor unions. The oroposed law would place sea­ men on such vessels under the provis.tons of t.4e NLRB, and would classify operators of such ships as employers for the purposes of the 1,8.bor Relations Act. The Maritime Commission has bitterly opposed recognition of unions for bargaining on vessels operated by private contractors for the Commission's account. It is the Commission's stand that ships in this category have the same status as those operated by itself. "Enactment of this bill will pro­ vide the remedy that maritime gov­ ernment agencies, other govern­ ment agencies and bureaus dealing with labor problems, and labor or­ ganizations have been seeking to clarify the present doubtful status of seamen employed on ships oper­ ated temporarily for the account of the Maritime Commission," Mr. Wallgren said. Mississippi Is Chiseling Into Men's Overtime Committee Elected To Clarify Work Rules. New Orleans—Overtime is still quite a bone of contention on lots of the rust pots termed ships sail­ ing in these waters. The Mississippi Shipping Company has a lot of oldfashioned ideas about crews work­ ing "for Jesus." They have several clever schemes of chiseling; one is to work the old gag of "safety." The company contends on sailing day that decks must be cleared of dunnage for, "safety of the passen­ gers." This means that when sail­ ing at 9:00 PM.—and they usually do—that the watches on deck must work until 2:00 or 3:00 the follow­ ing AJ^.: and they claim it isn't overtime. Another of their more objection­ able habits is setting the watch­ es after getting well out to sea or, in fact, at any time it suits the skipper. Watches are also brok­ en in much the same manner. Oiu: answer is to insist that, at least, watches must be both set and brok­ en within the confines of a safe harbor. Last Monday's meeting elected a ^committee from the floor, to get after Mississippi Shipping for the purpose of clarifying working rules in the present agreement. The meeting also went on record de­ manding that all hands be used to raise and lower the gear. All ship's delegates have been so instructed. The longshoremen here report they had no trouble on their own account this week, so it looks like this week will go down in history as something or other. Fascist Activities In Southern Republics. Miami, Pla. — The Executive Council of the American Federa­ tion of Labor, in session here, con­ sidered the question of sending a commission to the Latin American countries to provide the basis for a Pan-American labor conference to combat Nazism and Fascism. William Green, president of the A. F. of L., announced that the labor situation in Latin America came before the Executive Coun­ cil in the recommendation by San­ tiago Iglesias, secretary of the old Pan-American Federation of Labor, and D. W. Tracy, president of the International Brotherhood of Elec­ trical Workers, who was one of the American delegates to the recent conference at Lima, Peni. Pointing out that the recom­ mendations of Mr. Tracy and Mr. Iglesias were identical, Mr. Green said that a high official of the A. F. of L., who visited Mexico iasl Fall, had submitted a supplement­ ary report on the labor situation in that coimtry. The proposed Pan-American con­ ference would consider the labor, social, and economic problems of the two Americas, but particularly the problems in the nations south of the Rio Grande. "The invasion of some LatinAmerican countries by Germans and Italians makes us apprehensive lest the Nazi-Fascist philosophy preached in these countries may affect us," Mr. Green said. "That is of deep concern to us. We are as much opposed to Nazism as to Fascism," he added. Grounded in Fog, Ship Floods As Heavy Seas Pound; Fire Menaces. PROVIDENCE.—Nosing through a dense fog, the Texas Company tanker Lightburne grounded heavily on the shoals off Old Harbor Point, Block Island, at about 8:00 PJ^4., February 10. Heavy swells poxmded the stranded vessel so badly that by midnight she flooded out and sank with poop awash. The stack and other deck structures remained above water. She is lying about a mile offshore. Braving pounding seas and ham­ pered by intermittent squalls and fog banks, Coast Guard surfmen took off the crew and officeis'*'without loss of life. Next day, acres of floating gaso­ line leaking from the vessel took Are and sent up huge billows of smoke and flame for many hours. Anally burning out. It is supposed the oil was ignited by a self-light­ ing flare of a life-ring torn free and swept off by boarding seas. The vessel was not touched by fire, but it is reported that flames came within fifty yards. That there was no explosion is laid to a strong off­ shore wind that carried the fire seaward. The Lightburne was built at Bath, Me., in 1919. She measured 6,429 gross tons and was 416 feet long and fitted with 3,000 horsepow­ er engines. Fears were expressed the ship will be a total loss. The tanker was bound from Port Ar­ thur to Providence with 72,000 bar­ rels of gasoline and kerosene. Finn Seamen Ryan Thanked Dissatisfied For Support With Rules On Seatrains NEW YORK.—In recognition of the solidarity among A. F. of L. maritime unions in the dispute with Seatrain Lines, the membership unanimously passed the following resolution in the Atlantic Head­ quarters meeting of Febi-uary 14: WHEREAS: A dispute of vital importance to the Seafarers' Inter­ national Union reached a satisfac­ tory conclusion whereby the Union's position is strengthened generally and has been established on the Seatrains in particular, and WHEREAS: The outcome of this dispute-was doubtful had not the other maritime crafts given imstinting cooperation to keep the Seatrain Havana tied up in the Port of New York, and the Seatrain New York tied up at New Orleans; Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED: That the member­ ship of the Seafarers' Internationa] Union of North America, in meet­ ing assembled at the Port ,of New York, this fourteenth day of Febru­ ary, 1939, do hereby extend a vote of thanks to Joseph P. Ryan, Presi­ dent of the International Long­ shoremen's Association, to John and Jimmy Nolan, ILA representatives at Hoboken, N. J., to Walter Holt, Vice-President of the ILA, and to other representatives and the mem­ bership of the International long­ shoremen's Association for their full support and other assistance of in­ estimable value in the dispute betwe.en this Union and the Seatrain Lines, Inc. Docks Are Taken Over by ILA; Teamsters in Hot Campaign. COURT UPHOLDS HOMER MARTIN AGAINST CIO DETROIT, Feb. 14 (UP.) — Homer Martin won a court victory today in his fight to retain the presidency of the United Automo­ bile Workers' Union. Circuit Judge Dewitt H. Merriam granted his faction custody of the funds, property, and membership rolls of Plymouth Local 51, pend­ ing the outcome of the replevin suit. Judge Merriam ruled, however, that he could not decide on per­ manent custody of the property "without taking testimony involv­ ing the union's factional difficul­ ties." The Plymouth local, one of the largest in the UAW, has been the battleground for much of the intra-union warfare. Martin removed the local's elected officers and ap­ pointed an administrator. The antiMartin group, with the support of the CIO, ousted the administrator and reappointed the officers. When Martin supporters seized the local's property and records, the CIO faction filed suit to have the property returned. Earlier today Martin charged that Commimism was spreading in the American Labor movement with the encouragement of John L. Lewis. Crew Forces Needed Change On Plow City Food and Quarters Ai*e Union Would Change Brought To Standards Despite Skipper-Owner. Manning Scale and Qualify Ratings. New Orleans, La. — Conditions Amsterdam (I.TJ.) — In Finland a committee representative of the Government, the Seamen's Union and the ship-owners, has drawn up a proposal for statutory regulation of hours and manning aboard ships in the foreign and coastal trades. The proposal is based on the Draft International Convention on Hours and Manning of the International Labor Conference. The committee's recommendations have been for­ warded to the different bodies con­ cerned. The Seamen's Union consider the proposal inadequate in several re­ spects. No provision is made, for In­ stance, for dealing with the engineroom and stewards' departments. The union is demanding that the number of firemen be fixed at one per three tons of coal consumed daily in tropical zones and one per three and a half tons in temperate zones. It further desires specifica tion of the number of cooks and of the minimum standards of quali­ fication to be .satisfied by that rating. BOSTON.—This branch is vigor­ ously demanding that the Social Security Act be extended so that merchant seamen can be entitled to benefits that wage workers ashore receive under existing provisions of the Act. on the palatial sulphur boat "Plow City" when she arrived here were about the lousiest seen in this port for a long time. Immediately upon arrival, the crew started putting in frantic phone calls for the Agent, Patrolman, or anyone who could remedy things. The Finn went aboard and found she was crummy, hungry, and the quarters absolutely haywire. The mattresses were not fit for any use. Informed of this, the skipper called it "all a lot of lies," and claimed he bought $13.65 (?) worth of stores at Tampa. Nor could the Old Man understand why things were crum­ my, claiming the quarters had been fumigated with sulphur during the last trip. He promised nothing fur­ ther would be done. Rather than sail a tub of this sort, the sailors said they'd quit. After much dickering.Jt was agreed that the vessel would be fumigated with cyanide, all mattresses renewed, and stores brought up to standards checked by SIU representatives. All tableware was checked and crockery dishes renewed to allow full mess seating. Additionally, fresh milk will be on the table. Other work, such as renovating quarters, w?". be done at Norfolk. The vessel sailed with a satisfactory crew. I NEW ORLEANS.—The CIO taking a terrible shellacking in this port and appears to be headed for certain oblivion. Recent gains made by various A. F. of L. affiliates shows that progress is well fotmded and is. of a character to last for many 4 'ii years. All twenty of the principal steam­ •y ship lines out of here employ none but ILA longshoremen. The last major employer to get into line was Syayne & Hoyt, who came over af­ ter a five-day tie-up of their ships Point Brava and Point Chico. Only the NMU is left on the front to uphold the CIO banner. It is claimed they will be entirely iso­ lated from the local labor move­ ment after the Teamsters' Union elections. "The only way the NMU can remain in the GuU field is to assume the role of scabherder," as­ serted Roland Dean, SID organizer. Already, reports from NMU men are showing that "the NMU. is. breaking down conditions to main-' tain their 'sacred' agreements," h^ j y adds. SIU Is Determined Dean declared, "The SIU and Its allies are not going to allow any group of seamen to stand in the way and prevent formation of a solid front against the shipowners and their stooges in the Maritime Commission." In compliance with the program of the A. F. of L, to thoroughly unionize the waterfront workers, the local Transportation, Building Trades, and Metal Trades councils have adopted the following program and widely circulated annoimcements in the city: "On and after February 13 no cargo drayed by other than A. P. of L. truck drivers and helpers will be handled by any member of local unions affiliated to the above-men­ tioned councils and the American Federation of Labor. "Attention of all teamsters and helpers is called to fact that long­ shoremen in the Port of New Or­ leans are one hundred per cent A. F. of L. No Place For CIO "We call particular attention to what happened to CIO longshore­ men on the Gulf-Pacific docks and ] to the fact there is no longer a place for CIO longshoremen in New Orleans, "Any driver or helper who re­ fuses to go down the line with the program of the A. F. of L. and Truck Drivers', Local 207, will find himself isolated from the labor movement and with no place to work in New Orleans. "Remember it is absolutely neces­ sary that all drivers wear their union buttons and have a paid up membership book in their possession at all times. No cargo, of any de­ scription, will be received from any driver without his button and paid up book. Tills program has been endorsed by the Seafarers' International Union, Gulf district, and by nine locals of the ILA ranging from gen­ eral longshoremen to banana car­ riers and cotton compress workers. These unions compose the Marine Transportation council. �r Friday, February 17, 1939 THE SEAFARERS' LOG Published Wedi:ly by SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor 0 HARKY LUNDEBERG, Acting President 11 Steuart Street, San Francisco, Calif. 0 Atlantic District HEADQUARTERS New York Boston Providence _ Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk San Juan, Puerto Rico BRANCHES ,_2 Stone Street ...1 Rowes Wharf 465 So, Main Street 6 North 6th Street _212 East Pratt Street -.307 East Main Street 9 Comercio Street Gulf District New Orlean,<? Savarmah Jacksomulle _ Miami Tampa MilyJe Galveston ...309 Chartres Street _218 East Bay Street ..111 Bay Street ,..809 N. E. First Avenue 206 Franklin Street .55 So. Conception Street 318% 23rd Street Great Lakes District Detroit DISPATCHERS' REPORTS HOMER MARTIN FLAYS J. L. LEWIS NEW GRUEANS.—Plenty of jobs, but with shipping only fair, Eigh­ teen men went to regular shipboaid jobs, while 28 of the boys got some good standby work and 40 made it longshoring. Extracts from a letter written by Homer Martin, President of the UAW, to John L. Lewis, head of Uie CIO, are interesting, instructive and revealing. Martin has been a member of the GIG executive board. He is resigning from that post, and in his letter of resignation to Lewis the following charges and condemnations stand out. Said Martin to Lewis: "As an advocate of democratic principles in the labor move­ ment, I can no longer subscribe to the policies and tactics you have resorted to ..." "We are forced to the conclusion that whatever lip-service you may have paid to these principles — in practice, you have utterly repudiated them." "You are unable to rise above your personal ambitions and dictator complex . . ." "It is clear now that you have lost sight of the basic ideals of the labor movement and have given yourself over to a policy of rule or ruin." "You have adopted the methods of your .Stalinist allies . . . ; downright misrepresentation and falsehood." "There has not been a blacker chapter in the annals of American labor than that written by you and your agents." BOSTON.—Shipping has been very slow, with only 22 men shipped in all departments since the first of the month. It is expected, how­ ever, that by March 1. hiring of crews for seasonal ships will begin. At pi-esent, 92 members are regis­ tered in the deck and engine de­ partments. HEADQUARTERS BRANCHES HEADQUARTERS .1038 Third Street , ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING THIS PUBLICATION TO; "THE SEAFARERS' LOG" P. O. Box 522 Church Street Aunex New York, New York Point oj Information The American Federation of Labor is not a union in the II accepted sense, but a federation of unions, come together on a Ip voluntary basis. It has no power other than that given to it by ' the scores of affiliated national and international unions. These affiliates retain control of their internal affairs. They are thd sole judge of their wage scales, working conditions, etc. Each has undisputed power to adjust industrial disputes in their respective jurisdictions and they are protected from invasion by rival organizations. All of this makes it impossible for any in­ dividual or group of individuals to gain dictatorial powers. State and city central labor bodies, composed of represen­ tatives of local affiliates of national and international unions, are also affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, as arc local unions in trades and callings where no national union exists. The American Federation of Labor binds this family of trade unions into a voluntary federation. It depends on education and organization to develop new social viewpoints. It maintains intercommunication between affi­ liates, and is in constant correspondence with a corps of organizers and representatives throughout the country. The American Federation of Labor guards the workers' in­ terest in the national Congress and the state Legislatures. It in­ dorses and protects in the name of labor. It has obtained relief from burdensome laws and gcA'crmental bureaucracy, as well as worked for and secured the passage of much legislation beneficial to all the people, such as Workmen's Compensation, free books for school children, mother's pensions, minimum wages and hours for women and minors, and many other laws too numerous to mention. The trade or craft unions reflect, in organized form, the best thought, activities and hopes of the wage workers. The trade unions are exactly what the wage workers are and can be exactly what the wage workers please to make them—active or sluggish, intelligent or dull, narrow or broad-minded—just as the members are intelligent or otherwise. But, regardless of which characteristic that has been pre­ dominant, the trade union has proved, :hrough more than fifty years, to be the best protector of the American workers' interests. The American Federation of Labor and the trade, or craft, unions are and always have been a fa<^or in all social movements. The American Federation of Labor raises living standards and checks wage reductions. It not only discuorages class conscioushesi, but encourages fraternity and fosters temperance and liber-ality. Aboye all, the American Federation of Labor is an educational force. Its democracy is its disinctive characteristic. It ignores sectionalism. It knows creed, sex or race. A., BALTIMORE.—There was brisk shipping this week. Following table shows shipments and number of men registered: Shipped On List ™ 61 74 SIU SUP 6 H MFOW 15 12 Totals . 84 95 NORFOLK.—Shipping was very poor in all departments this past week. NEW YORK.—Shipping is con­ sidered normal for this time of year. It is expected that there will be a pick up between the first and fifteenth of March, when a large number of seasonal boats will call crews. A great part of the antici­ pated improvement will be felt in the Stewards' department. Figures for the week ending February 13 are tabulated below: Shipped On List Engine 20 84 Deck _ 48 26 Stewards (white) 8 38 Stewards (colored) ..... 9 215 Totals .. ....... 63 365 PHILADELPHIA. — Things are rathar slow, with only 18 men in all departments shipped during the week. There were eleven new regis­ trations. PROVIDENCE, R. I.—Shipping is beginning to come through the Hall in gratifying amounts. During the past week seven men shipped to deck jobs, one man went in-the steward's department, three of the gang got on the point of production via the engine room. "NOTICE" Will the A.B. who was working on deck of the "Robert E. Lee" when the line parted at the after windlass while we were shutting the after port-side cargo port while at Norfolk, on or about October 2, 1938, please conununicate with me, from now until March IS, 1939, at the Marine Hospital, Stapleton, Staten Island. After March 15, 1939, you may reach me in care of Room 3008, 80 Broad Street, New York City. HENRY S. BARCLAY. SPORTS NOTE Angus Bandenicks looped ashore from the freighter Everolanda, docked at Cardiff recently, and made off with a full-size locomotive. He opened the throttle and pro­ ceeded down the line until stopped by automatic block signals. A magistrate heard him explain he didn't know what happened be­ cause he'd been "plenty drunk," then fined falm a couple of pounds. Notice: _ Ships' Delegates: Demand -hat all replacements produce a orcperly filled out assignmentsard from the Dispatcher at ^ht Union helk A Beautiful Mess When thieves fall out then mm-der will out. A few weeks ago we predicted that the impencUng elec­ tions in the NMU would uncover as mad a scramble for pie as has ever been witnessed in the Ameri­ can labor movement. We only had to wait vmtil the Jan. 27 issue of the Pilot came out to find our prediction verified. But we also fear that another Detroit is in the making. Following up Curran's opening attack against the unnamed but very well known opposition to his automat sailors, an auditing com­ mittee takes up over two pages in the Pilot to continue the campaign under the heading of making its report. The report should not only prove interesting to the member­ ship but very educational, even though it will not be news to a great many. The auditing committee, con­ sisting of former officials of the NMU who failed to be re-elected in the last election and several more disgruntled elements, were prompted to expose the mess in which the NMU now finds itself not because of any desire to serve the best interests of the union, but to discredit certain officials. That these officials who are attacked, can stand discrediting, because of their own action, is plainly evident. Forgetting America's No. 1 Clown Joseph's constant reports of how stable the NMU was and bow smoothly the organization was run­ ning, the committee contradicts as follows: "That the tmion is heavier in debt than ever. Behind this bankruptcy is a story of waste, incompetency, and in some cases, practically criminal inefficiency and neglect." These are their own words. Being used to NMU scandals we could not get overly excited at this latest one. For months and months the 'West Coast Sailors' has points out this truth and the very people who are now making these charges were the ones who denounced us the loudest. It has always been easy for NMU officials when reply­ ing to our charges to repeat stupid­ ly a few of the old liackneyed phrases about the flnky AFL, sell­ out-artists, etc. But what is the membership of the NMU going to think now when their own com­ mittee says things much stronger than we were ever tempted to? The whole report is full of seri­ ous Indictments against tlu offi­ cials of the NMU with several im­ portant omissions. It goes out of its way to point out how blameless Curran Is and a few more of his well known associates. The reason for this is very plain. It is the beginning of election propaganda and pretty soon the whole truth will come out wh«i the othw side starts doing Its stuff. But the absolving of Ourran in­ trigues us. Here is a president of a union who meets regularly with the other officials and at least should know a little bit about what is going on in his own organization. And yet, all this time he has is­ sued reports telling what a splen­ did condition the NMU was in. For the committee to say Joe is not re­ sponsible is about equivalent to the arguments we heard about Harding and Coolldge being clear of the Teapot Dome scandal because they had not been directly involved. Those arguments, then, did not take in the average high school kid, who was at ell interested in what was going on, and we feel sure that very few of the NMU rank and file will fall for the com­ mittee's whitewashing of Curran. Let us even give "big time" Jo« the benefit of the doubt and say he did not know how criminally wasteful his colleagues were with the union's funds as the auditing committee tries to Imply, then we would like to know just how has Joe been spending his time? Surely, it is not too much to expect the head of an organization to know a few things about what is going on in his own union! We feel safe In saying that the NMU rank and file will think the same way. One of the members of the com­ mittee had resigned in protest against the insincerity of the othea' members as well as the failure of A majority of than in attoiding meetings of the committee. Br. Burch, the dissenting member, at­ tack the report as follows: "I am wondering by what right and entitlement then that the re­ maining five members of the com­ mittee brought in a report when at least two ol them had no right to sign it because of non-attend­ ance and when at least two more certainly had^ not the moral right to sign It because of the biased attitude since the report was on those who were their opponents in the elections. It is written in the philosophy of justice, that he who would seek justice must come be­ fore the bar with clean hands; yet we find that former reports on Brother Bjme, (one of the auditing committee) charge him with the same faults that he now charges others." This truth would never nave come out but for the Curranskites fearing their cut in the pie is being jeopardized, if and when they get back control. As things are going now, we will be interested to hear from the other side and then well know a few more things that have been withheld. It will not be sur­ prising to us if another Auto Workers' fiasco Is in the making, but fortunately, the seamen will find their position stronger because there is an indusUdal union In the field that will be able to tsdce up their fight. .ty fit;. :; ] / •" �!• • Felweery' 17, 19SW JOE REVEALS NVIU DECAY— Fiuk Crew Sails "LITTLE MAN, WHAT NOWr As Police Block Union Agents If confession is good for the soul, before the Senate Commerce Com­ then Joe Curran is completejy purged; In a recent report appear­ ing in the Pilot, Joe unburdens, him­ self o£ many gripes and at the same time reveals an amazing hollowness to his sea-going fraternity. On a recent swing around the circuit, Skipper Curran dug up an astounding situation which — read, carefully — Joe said, "was a very alarming picture," in which "reaL leadership is sadly lacking." Duties Neglected "Members," he said, "liave been; neglected to a very great extent, ' and are, "wondering why they selr dom or rarely see a delegate." The serious situation, as Curran describes it, has many causes among which he lists, factional leanings of other officials... neglecting to col­ lect assessments... meetings which consist of nothing but mudslinging ... needful correction in National Headquarters and the lack of in­ terest by "officials and delegates" in the welfare of the membership. Curran is the chap who appeared mittee to declare that the Commun­ ist party, "has done more for the workers ... than, any of the so-called and self-appointed liberal agencies exl.stent to date." He has defended the right of reds to hold office in the NMU. A photostat of Curran's member­ ship card in the Commimist party is included among the mass o' evi­ dence accumulated by the Dies committee. Ruin Forseen Continuing on his all-revealing confession, Mr. Curran sees the NMU disintegrating under his very nose, complains of non-cooperation from the officers he himself ap­ pointed, charges that union funds, "are being spent more carelessly and extravagantly than ever before," and visualizes the SIU as the suc­ cessful maritime union unless new life is injected Into his demoralized outfit. Joe really spilled every bean in the pot. His report appears in his own official Pilot issue of January 13, 1939. Phoneys Suspended at Atlantic Headquarters Meeting For Finagling Action To Bring Ship Into Line Being Taken By Membership Finds Powers and Murphy Guilty of Action A. F. of L. Groups, Against Seafarers' International. BOSTON.—The Kennebec, oper­ ated by the Seaboard Navigation Company, sailed from liere with a scab crew, protected by police, after a. large majority of the crew walked off in protest against flagrant dis­ crimination by the company against two SIU men in the gang. I _ _ Asking Change Patrolmen Coburn, Nappi, and ' Petition Martin attempted to board the ves­ Being Circulated At sel to determine the nature of the trouble, but were ordered off and Ellis Island. away from the pier by private watchmen, reinforced by police. The following self-explanatory This ship will be hit and tied up petition is being circulated among good and proper upon her retm-n seamen at the Ellis Island Hospital: here. The ILA and the IBT have TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN; been reached and have promised We, the undersigned patients in cooperation. A formal complaint the Ellis Island Marine Hospital, has been filed with the NLRB, rep­ wish to have the following condi­ resentatives of which expressed the tions: opinion that we have a good case 1. To be served three decent against the company. meals each day. 2. That our meals be diversified BOSTON.—Owing to ice condi­ and more skillfully prepared. tions in the Penobscot River, the 3. That we be treated as fullSeaboard Navigation Company has grown Americans and not suspended service to Rockland, treated like guinea pigs. (We Bucksport, and Bangor, it was have full-grown appetites.) learned here. 4. That our uieals be sei ved at Pending reopening of the river, 8:00 A.M., Noon, and 5:00 P.M. when regular service will be re­ sumed, the company will operate 5. That our meals be composed the vessels Kemiebec and Penobscot of at least 1 meat, 3 vegetables, in other services. Rumors are that dessert and coffee. the ships will run between other 6. If we can't be fed decently. New England ports and South At­ We ask the authorities at lantic ports. Washington, D. C. to send an investigating committee to look into the situation here at once: NEW YORK.—John Powers and Bennett E. Murphy were suspended from membership in the SIU for 99 years by overwhelming vote of the members at last Atlantic headquar­ ters meeting. During the Emergency Board's weekly report, which mentioned that attempts to form company imions on certain steamship lines had been defeated. Bennett Murphy rose to declare that he had evidence that "John Powers was trying to form a company union aboard Cities' Service tankers.' The Chair , ruled this would have to be con­ sidered under New Business. Charges Filed Murphy submitted the following written charges: "Inasmuch as I hold documentary proof of a com­ pany union being formed in the Cities Service Oil company by Jolm Powers, I recommend that he be expelled from this Union for a MOBILE MAKING period of 99 years. I also prefer GOOD PROGRESS charges against Dispatcher McHenry for unknowingly being used The SIU agent at Mobile writes as a tool by Powers, although I be­ as follows: lieve he has no active part in Pow­ Editor, the LOG: ers' movement. I recommend that TJie Gulf Organizer for the SIU The usual number of beefs that he be relieved of his present job, reports the following-. arise weekly on ships sailing out which I will explain tmder New of this port were adjusted to the Editor, the LOG: Business." A trial committee was New Orleans A. P. of L. Teamsters complete satisfaction of all. duly elected. On the Pan Atlantic, the crew are faced with another phoney To make things even more inter­ Labor Board election. A special beefed about there not being enough esting, Murphy later proceeded to meeting of the Maritime Transport­ heat in the fo'c'sle. This was reme­ charge that "Brothers Kelcey, Scotation coimcil went on record imanl- died by installing additional radia­ to, Serrano, and Thompson were mously to see that all cargo to and tors. Pretty much the same com­ also under suspicion. Kelcey on tho fi-om the docks is handled by A. P. plaint was raised by the Pan Graft's grounds that I believe he was also crew, but on account of her short of L. teamsters. used as a tool by Powers, and that Scotto, Serrano, and Thompson are Steamship companies are giving stay in tills port. It was agreed working in Joe Ryan's interest and the clerks and checkers a little to make all necessary changes on not for the seamen." These charges trouble about signing an agreement. her return. were also in writing. Because Waterman's marine sup­ A taste of job action is indicated TAMPA—H. L. Sander, formeerintendent has to undergo a serious agent here, was suspended from as the only way to get It done. Powers Leaves The I.L.A. has helped us tie up surgical operation, we are postpon­ the Union by unanimous vote of the Powers left the meeting upon several shii» for better conditions ing conferences to clarify certain membership' at our meeting of Feb­ Following is Rte New York hospi­ hearing the charges read against aQd< wages and they are cooperating clauses in our agreement until he ruary 6. after being found guilty of tal delegate's report: him. Tbe meeting decided that the following charges: 100 per cent generally wlthi all other recovers. since Powers had heard the charges, Editor, the LOG: The "Maiden Creek" and the "1. Sander advocated and gave waterfront crafts. Twenty-three niembers are con­ but had taken a ran out powder, "Afoundiia," on the Cuba run, have aid to the Jirinciples and policies of fined to the Staten and Ellis islands the trial would proceed at once Working on- P A O each shipped an additional mess- a dual organization; namely, the were Marine Hospitals and one member Charges against Kelcey A telegram, was received today in- man. united Seamen's association. lumped with those against Powers is tmder treatment at Rockefeller fbrming us to be ready to negotiate "2. On December 20, 1938, acting, We are going down the line for and McHffluy. an agreement with the Peninsular the A P. of L. Marine Trades De­ as agent, he delegated J, Anton to Center. There are also eleven West Murphy testified against Powers, & Occidental Steamshlp' Company.. partment. serve as delegate to the Miami Cen­ coast Brothers hospitalized at this saying that he had- this and that port. This is encouraging, since this- com­ Now that we are members of tbe tral Trades and Labor assembly During the week all members were for evidence which proved to be a pany was rather troublesame by its SIU, look, at the progress we can without auttiority of a membership visited and benefits were paid to company union pledge card and one attempts to. discriminate against make: We are-also donanding major vote. letter reflecting on RCTWOTS' integrity and. coerce ouc members. "3. He failed to grvs a correct ac- tticse entitled. changes in the hospitalization regn as a union man. There was also There is a much, better attitude Brotiiers. Gunnison and Hart, who lotions, and to extend the soci^ coimting of moneys due Delegate among, the men since the AFLSU much evidence of s hearsay nalaott. Coleman at JacksonvlUe. were arrested at Tampa on framed security laws to seamen. although Murphy did state that charges of "pinMng" Bob Bpps, are "*> While agent, he held a posi­ practice of merely giving smokes Powers personally told hi2p.<-ihat IwFraternally yours, out. on bond and back on the job tion with another union, which- is and reading matter to our sick fore long Cities' Servic^ would be WM. ROSS, against the constitution of our Brothers has been changed by the under, a company unloni. Powers is in. the; old militant style: Some day Agent. Sin to weekly payment of a dollar Union." ttoe^ phoneys will realiae they can't employed ashore by tbii company. cash. Mace real' union men out of town. Evidence against KelcQ) was that Of course membcRi In bad' stand­ Upon receiving instructions to he had distributed pledge cards to ing can not be paid their dollar •irilEe all Seatralns, we woriced all foim of the company's tankers, but benefiti.but'I am aUe to bring them night. lining up) support and: took SEATTLE.—Members of tbe local oigMtettea that crews ot various it 'was proved that the cards were aoidBn to prevent leaks. All hands Seafarers' Intamationia Union Le Havre (I.TJ.) — The French Masters, Mates A Pilots Association ships donate for this purpose. walked' off the ekmtrain New York. pledges. There are a number of old ISU It was a. demonstration of solidarity, returned to work after a ten-day Seamen's Federation dhiws attenMcHenry is supposed to Ijave re^seldom seen in this port. The long- strike afp^nst operators of' veseels ion to the various; Impairments members at Ellis island who en­ oeived a phone call from Powers, which the Law-Decrees of Novem­ tered' the hospital over two years Bhoremra. refused to. cross the picket in the Alaska trade.' asking that assistance In getting^:^: Union demands for Increased pay, ber have involved for the seamen. ago. These Brothers were in good line and a cablegram from the cre^ certiflcates be given to twoumen on guarantee of at least eleven months With other workers, the seamen suf­ standing when admitted for treatof the Seatroln New Orleans, docked a Cities Service ship. A member; at Hhvana, annoimoed they were work annually, and separate cabins fer from the increased taxation. Ih men^ but in the shuffie they seem who was present at the company for all' mates will be submitted to addition to the ordinary taxes, a to have been forgotten. Smokes are solidly behind tJie sru. office at the time of the suppos-ed negotiation. The three major com­ wage tax of Z per cent, deductable also given- these men. conversation stated that an mtirely The workers at New Orleans have panies had refused to consider the at the source, has been introduced NMU members display keen in­ different and innocent message was come, to realize that united action deck officers' demands. in) view of the, "exceptional circxim- terest in ttie benefits regularly paid given. of all martime unions, through the All iraflia to Alaska was suspend­ stances." The indirect taxes ha^'e by the SIU. They complain bitterly Unanimous Vote medium of a Maritime Transporta­ ed and stories of impending: food been- appreciably increased, mean­ that after being heavily assessed by tion council, is the only way to shortage in the territory were cir­ The meeting then voted unanim­ ing an additional rise in the prices the NMU for "hospital benefits," apply their economic power; culated. Full support was rendered of various staple foodstuffs. Fur­ etc., no benefits have bem paid to ously that "John Powers be sus­ Praternally, by the various maritime unions in thermore, serious encroachments them since weeks before Christmas. pended for 99 years . . . because, . ROLAND DEAN, while carrying an SIU book, this area. have been made on the- 40-hour However, tiie PELOT' manages to Gult Organizer. failed to convey information of for­ week and: tho' holidays with pay. It reach the hospitals. mative steps toward a company is true that the Decree-Law in PratemaUy, POINT JUDITE FREED union to the memborsliip and ofiquestion maintains the principle of BOSTON,—Mombe'^ at the- stewrMAY DILLON, Delegate. ficials of this Union; thereby dem<ardsl department on Eastern SB New Orleans. —; Swayne & Hoyt's the 40-hour week, but, "in view of onstrating that he is really not a Company ships have been alternat­ Point Judith, 4,810 gross tons, was the grave economic situation," its Washington. — S. Duvall Schell true union member." Changes ing jobs with the men on the beaoh pulled off the mud near South Pass strict enforcement is suspended for was appointed executive director of against Kelcey and McHenry w^e every two' weeks. This. Is worked entrance to the Mississippi by the a period of three years. The hither­ the Maritime Commission early this dismissed for lack of evidence. on a voluntary rotary system; so cutter Saranao, She was bound to obligatory IS days? leave- with week. He has been acting director Scotto, Serrano, and Thomji-sonthat members who o'~her\t^ would Bmm Tiunpa to this, port when she wagesi but without subsistence al- since J. R. sheehan left the com­ were acquitted, after it was pointed : be unemployeC during Winter ran aground ih, a dense fog. The lowanoe may also be cfuiotiled. mission to head the American Presl- out that they are seamen them­ monttui emr earn a few dollars. vessel was nc-t damaged' and pro­ dent Lines. Mr, Schell was foi-mer- selves. that they have consistently Preach and' Praetloa ly connected witM the Shipping. upheld the membership, and< that ceeded upstream under her omt Trade tfntoniam. (Ccmtinuedr on Page Four) Board. power. Gulf Organizer Optimistic In Weekly Report MEN COMPLAIN ABOUT FOOD AT HOSPITAL Members Vote Suspension For Tampa Ex-Agent NMU FAILS TO PAY BENEFITS DELEGATE SAYS ALASKA* MATES FRENGH DECREED SETTLE STRIKE HURT SEAMEN A'\ i\ l-'M f. .i I '4 THE S'EAFAirERS;* IOC 1 �' ' « THE SEAFARERS' LOG Friday, February 17, 1939 Conditions On AFL BACKS FROM LW.W. DOWN TO C.I.O. OR N. Y. Meet Asks Lakes Reported REFUGEES Lower Hospital WHAT NEXT? By Organizers PROPOSAL Entry Demands By ORA A. KRESS NMU Has "Con" Game, Is Children Under 14 Years Claims Time Limit On Claim; Canadian Sea­ Age Would Be Rescued In 1905, there was an "historic" meeting in Indianapolis Eligibility Too Short men Hold Conclave. Ind.—a meeting which its sponsors confidently believed was to From Dictator Lands. For Present Times. seal the doom of the American Federation of Labor and mark DETROIT, Feb. 14.—It is too Miami, Fla. (AFLWNS) — The Ex­ The following resolution was ad­ early to make predictions about how ecutive Coimcil of the American the beginning of a "new era" in relation between Industry anc opted at New York on Feb. 14, 1939: shipping on the Lakes will be this Federation of Labor, in session here, Labor. WHEREAS: Under present rulings year, but all signs and indications endorsed proposed national legisla' at Marine Hospitals, seamen are de­ These sponsors were gentlemen answering to the names of show it will be a whole lot better tion designed to permit 10,000 ref­ nied admission for hospitalization than last year. Some ships have ugee children from Central Europ Eugene Victor Debs, Daniel De Leon, John Sherman and—for after expiration of sixty days from already started to fit out, and we ean countries dominated by the good measure—a few representatives of the Western Federation the date of their last discharge, and expect some of the automobile fer­ Nazi dicta tor-ship to come to the WHEREAS: Bona-flde seamen, ries to be running by the latter part United States under the supervision of Miners whose names have since been forgotten. through no fault of their own, are of the Quaker Relief Organization. of March. The outcome of their deliberations and labors was the In­ unable to obtain employment—es­ In announcing the decision At present, the only ships operat­ dustrial Workers of the World, which was to organize all wage pecially at this time—over periods ing are the railway car-ferries. the Executive Council, William longer than those allowed by the They employ somewhere in the Green, president of the Federation, earners under the "industrial union" plan, including, of course, hospital authorities; Now, therefore, neighborhood of 600 men. These said the members of the Council those in the "mass production" industries of that period. be it ferries operate under agreements felt because of humanitarian rea RESOLVED: That a communica­ The I.W.W. campaign, at the outset, aroused a certain ""signed by the three former district sons they could not oppose the idea tion be sent to the proper authori­ unions of the ISD, but now amal­ of helping young children to escape amount of interest, even as has been shown in the current C.I.O. ties in Washington demanding that gamated under the banner of the from Nazi persecution and And Figuring prominently in the effort to stir up sentiment among this condition be remedied and to SIU, The trouble on the car-fer­ homes in the United States, espec' unorganized workers was a barrage of vilification of the American institute regulations which will al­ ries is that they have been told ially as the proposal did not mean low for a period of at least six they come under the Railway Labor modification of the immigration Federation, just as is now being attempted by the C.I.O. months unemployment, so that sea­ Act and do not have to belong to statutes affecting adults. Here and there certain progress was made in grouping work­ men may better be able to obtain any union. The result is that quite "The children are to be from all the benefit of hospitalization and a few of the men have dropped de.nominations, Catholic, Protestant ers into five or six general divisions, a la C.I.O. A few agree­ treatment that is their due when behind in their dues, and can't-by and Jewish," he continued. "The ments were obtained from a few industries. Extravagant claims sick, and which is too often denied. any stretch of imagination be called only requisite is that they be refu­ of big gains were issued in extravagant manner by I.W.W. lead­ members of the Union. gees. The arrangement provides i that they be placed in private homes ers. The American Federation of Labor, if one would have be­ Ferries Chiseling and that those who give them lieved their statements, was on the way out—definitely I A more serious situation has homes agree that they shall nor But, where is the I.W.W. today—the I.W.W. that was the arisen in which the railroad com­ become public charges." panies are starting to chisel on the '"riie Executive Council," Mr. luckless result of the merger of the preceding Socialist Trades and agreement. They are laying down Green said, "was forced to keep in Labor Alliance of Daniel De Leon, the Allied Mechanics of John some very strict company rules. If a man violates these rules, he is mind the unemployment situation Sherman, the American Railway Union of Eugene V. Debs, and Todd War-Time Plant At stiffly penalized by lay-offs: so here and the application of our im­ the Western Miners? Tacoma To Be Rebuilt, migration statutes. We could not many days for each offense. Say Reports. favor any plan which either directly All failed because of their inability to give protection to their All this could have been avoided or by implication would modify the if the men had stood by their restrictive sections of our Immigra­ members and to control them or their activities. In other words, SEATTLE.—The Todd Shipyards Union. The only way it can be tion statutes. This plan doesn't they were founded on a theory basically unsound and were un­ Corporation is reported considering remedied is to get back into the provide lor any change in the re-establishing its building shops Union, and lay down some rules of statutes. As for my personal view­ able to function successfully. and ways at Tacoma. Todd's oper­ Even prior to the formation of the American Federation of ate a dry dock and repair yard at their own. point, I am mighty sentimental.' Of course, this has given the Labor in 1881, there had been ^n attempt to unionize workers Seattle, but during the great war­ "unity boys" a chance to come into through the industrial form of ofganization. This was done in time shipbuilding boom they turned the field with their usual ballyhoo out a large number of vessels at the name of the old Knights of Labor of Terrance Vincent about how wonderful everything Tacoma to order of the Shipping will be if the men will only join Powderly, "General Master Workman." Board. Most of these ships were the NMU. A letter sent out by our NEW ORLEANS.—Longshoremen towed to Seattle to have the finish­ The Knights struggled along for a few years, only to see the old "friend," Ralph Rogers, tells throughout Jamaica are reported to ing touches put on. "the men to merely sign a card and be on strike as a result of the Unit­ American Federation of Labor, with its trade or craft style of It Is reported that Todd Corpor­ then he will '' flx" evei-ything. Noth­ ed Fruit Company's refusal to fire organization become steadily more powerful. After the formation ation agents have been visiting the ing for the men to do; nothing to a non-imion man at the banana site of the old yard with erection pay; just leave it all to Rogers and docks at Montego Bay. Other de­ of the American Railway Union by Debs in 1893, but little was of a modem plant in view. General MISTER Stone, and things will be mands are not known. Ships are tieard of the Knights of Labor as the foremost exponent of the hunky dory. It's just like an adver­ tied up without cargo and docks eft-wing industrial union idea. That distinction fell to Debs, opinion is that they are going to bid for some of the new construc­ tisement for a confidence game. are piled high with fruit and other and Debs fell in the Pullman strike, after having attained a tion being pushed by government, commodities. NMU Tactics Disliked We don't think the seamen up Troops have been mobilized by membership of probably 150,000 for his American Railway ALL HANDS LOST here will be easily fooled as Com­ order of His Majesty's Governor and r-- rades Rogers and Stone seem to a condition bordering on martial Jnion. NEW YORK.—The British freigh­ Will history repeat itself in the case of the similar C.I.O.? ter Maria de Larrinaga, 4,988 tons, think. The men still remember law prevails on waterfronts of the A'^ill this organization even be considered by historians of the bound from Galveston with wheat when the NMU stung them for two principal towns on the Island, Cobh (Queenstcwn) is reported dollars, then made them pay an- sketchy reports indicate. uture as a labor movenient or the ruore or less legitimate suc­ to have sunk with loss of all hands eight dollars, and then nucessor to such combination political-economic upheavals as the about 1,500 milss east of New York meroiis assessments. Furthermore, short-lived Union for Social Justice or the late Hucy Long's on the afternoon of February 10. it is believed the men realize they (Continued from Page 3) Heavy seas and blinding snow will have to do something for them­ Share the Wealth" scheme? ^ selves as the only way they will their relation to Joseph P. Ryan squalls driven by a Nor'west gala On that latter question, there may be some doubt, but of seriously hindered vessels respond­ was that of legitimate cooperation ever better their conditions. with ILA delegates in union mat­ the future of the American Federation of Labor—an organiza­ ing to S.O.S. calls. Tran.s-Atlantio A great trouble is that. In the past, the membership left every­ ters of mutual concern. tion that has functioned successfully since 1881, raising living liners reported the sea was strewn with hatch covers, oars, ladders, thing in the hands of the offlcials. Charges were then preferred standards in this country to the highest level in the world and and other wreckage at the position Meetings were rarely held. The against Murphy for "fraternizing men are as much to blame for this with offlcials of the reorganized which has shaken off not only the C.I.O. but a half dozen or last given by the ill-fated steamer, as are the offlcials. We now have isu, an organization dual to the more earlier radical assaults on its prestige—the answer is clear. Search for survivors was abandoned only after darkness set in. meetings in Detroit twice a month, Seafarers' International Union, and shice most of the men live out of for bringing unsubstantiated charges :t will continue to stand as the real champion of the American town and it is practically impossible against Union members and of­ working man and woman and will play.an increasingly active for them to attend every week. As ficials." jart in the sound evolution of still better wage and working soon as trafflc begins and the men It was clearly shown that Murphy conditions. start coming into port we will have has been hanging around the offlces weekly meetings^ like other dis­ opened by Gus Brown, Grange, Angle, and Reynolds. These dis­ tricts of the SIU. Waterman Will Build New credited characters have been at­ SWEDISH UNION Canadians Enthused tempting to revive the putrid car­ Deckhouse To In­ SIGNS AGREEMENT The Canadian Seamen's Union is cass of the defunct International The following appears in the crease Space. having its Third Aimual Convention Seamen's Union. Murphy admitted Goteberg (I.TJ*.) — The new col­ minutes of the last regular meeting at Windsor (across the river) and consorting with Brown and Reyn­ lective agreement signed for Swed­ Mobile—Plans are being madb to ' I had the pleasure of attending olds. That he was guilty of the sec­ ish seamen, with effect until Janu­ at Philadelphia: erect a new after-deck house on the "Moved and seconded that we , their opening session. I spoke to the ond count had been amply demon­ ary 31, 1940, maintains existing con­ Hastings to increase the accom­ '"^tlelegates in behalf of the Seafarers strated in the meeting. He was ditions practically unchanged. In non-concur with the motion in the and our policy was enthusiastically found guilty and placed under sus­ the matter of holidays with pay, Baltimore minutes pertaining to the modations.- It is proposed to have four rooms, three to be occupied by received and approved. The Cana­ pension for 99 years and a day. however, the provisions have been purchase of an automobile. Carried. an oiler and a watertender each, dian seamen have gotten a charter Powers and Murphy may apply adjusted to the new act of June 17, "Moved and seconded that since from the SIU and are determined to for a place on the shipping list on 1938 on the subject, which repre­ Baltimore .wants transportation, and and the other assigned to the Bo's'n, The house will also have a wash­ » go places. They believe we are here February 15, 2038. sents an improvement for the sea­ in order to keep Philadelphia from room of sufficient capacity for Its to stay and build a strong seamen's scabbing on other ports, that this occupants. men. union. New York. — The Shepard liner Under the old agreement they port be furnished a bicycle builtFo'c'sle space aboard the Hastings Fraternally, Sage Brush, 5565 gross tons, bound were entitled to a seven-day holiday for-two, with only one set of ped­ has been considered Inadequate for RAGNVALD JOHANSEN, from the Pacific Coast to New York, with wages and 15 crowns subsist­ als since Patrolman Collins has some time, according to Wm. Ross, Lakes Organizer. via way ports, put into Manzanillo, ence allowance. Now they will get enough push to act as outboardlocal SIU agent. It is thought the Mexico, last Tuesday with fire in twelve-day holiday with a sub­ motor to get himself and the Agent improvements can be made within It'SS",:.': the hold, according to advices from sistence allowance of i.3C crowns around the waterfront. Carried xma- a trip or so, at which time schedules -'Sli ip From the Union Hall. 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Title A name given to the resource February 17, 1939 Description An account of the resource Headlines: BILL WOULD PUT ALL SHIPS UNDER NLRB LATIN AMERICAN SOLIDARITY IS DESIRED BY AFL TANKER SINKS; ENTIRE CREW IS TAKEN OFF SHIP NMU IS LEFT HOLDING CIO BAG IN THE GULF MISSISSIPPI IS CHISELING INTO MEN'S OVERTIME RYAN THANKED FOR SUPPORT ON SEATRAINS FINN SEAMEN DISSATISFIED WITH RULES CREW FORCES NEEDED CHANGE ON PLOW CITY HOMER MARTIN FLAYS J.L. LEWIS POINT OF INFORMATION A BEAUTIFUL MESS JOE REVEALS NMU DECAY--"LITTLE MAN, WHAT NOW?" FINK CREW SAILS AS POLICE BLOCK UNION AGENTS PHONEYS SUSPENDED AT ATLANTIC HEADQUARTERS MEETING FOR FINAGLING GULF ORGANIZER OPTIMISTIC IN WEEKLY REPORT MOBILE MAKING GOOD PROGRESS MEMBERS VOTE SUSPENSION FOR TAMPA EX-AGENT MEN COMPLAIN ABOUT FOOD AT HOSPITAL NMU FAILS TO PAY BENEFITS DELEGATE SAYS ALASKA MATES SETTLE STRIKE FRENCH DECREES HURT SEAMEN POINT JUDITE FREED CONDITIONS ON LAKES REPORTED BY ORGANIZERS AFL BACKS REFUGEES PROPOSAL FROM IWW DOWN TO CIO OR, WHAT NEXT? NY MEET ASKS LOWER HOSPITAL ENTRY DEMANDS NEW SHIPYARD IN NORTHWEST IS RUMORED DOCKERS STRIKE IN JAMAICA PORTS NEW SHIPYARD IN NORTHWEST IS RUMORED SWEDISH UNION SIGNS AGREEMENT ALL HANDS LOST TRY ROLLER SKATES NEW QUARTERS FOR HASTINGS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/17/1939 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. I, No. 2 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 1939 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d18ff526456e8a5547be17118330a75c.PDF 7785bd5d1f9115cda15639e89e464eb5 PDF Text Text f VOL. I. 0 The Seafarers' Log BROTHERHOOD Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf Seamen Seafarers' International Union of North America SEA NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1939 OF THE 200 No. 1. OPEN SHOP MOVE BLOCKED -4>- SLAVE TO DIE 17 Marine Curran Bans SOVIET FOR BEATING UP BOSS Inspectors Action By Under Fire Rank & File Notifies Members Not To Use Direct Action To Keep Up Standards. The first death sentence under new Soviet decrees aimed at "lazy" workmen was broadcast last week by the Moscow government station, press reports state. The victim was a leather factoryworker who attacked the plant manager and severely beat him af­ ter being punished for a breach of "labor discipline." He was convict­ ed of terrorism and sentenced to death before a firing squad. Government Suspends Men Pending Replies To Charges of Graft. . Company Stooges Try To Force Six SIU Men Off Seatrain Havana At Fort of New York I UNITED ACTION BY ALL A.F.L. MARINE GROUPS GETS QUICK RESULTS. New York, Feb. 10.—In a major test of power, the Seafar­ ers' International Union definitely proved itself able to cope with unusually adverse situations by directly applying economic pres­ sure, Acting in concert with I.L.A. longshoremen and'towboat SECRECY PREVAILS MEN OPENLY DEFIANT men, the union quickly brought the Seatrain Lines, Inc., to terms I Washington, D. C. — Seventeen New York — Joe Curran this week demanded by loyal members in the. .Seatrain Havana's crew. M Bureau of Marine Inspection and sent a circular letter to NMU mem­ Urged by three company % Navigation Inspectors have been re­ bers, warning them not to engage lieved of duty pending their replies tooges, a part of the Havana's In strikes or other job action. It Is to charges they have accepted "pay claimed that "certain elements are crew attempted last Tuesday to offs" from steamship operators. It making a definite maneuver to cause Icclare the vessel operating unwas revealed by Department ol the breaking of contracts between Criminal Records Cited; Commerce officials. The suspensions Jer open shop conditions. Crew the NMU and operators." The letter followed a year's probe by Federal also asserts that ample means for members, who saw the danger Big Profit in Finking. authorities, accorilng to the same settling grievances without strikes' in the move and remained loyal Council Maps Campaign WASHINGTON, D. C. (AFLWNS) sources. Is provided In NMU agreements. 'o the SIU, were ordered off by Clearly Indicating that In the fu­ —The report of the Civil Liberties Officials of the Department ol Against Oregon Law and loogcs in the rre^v•. ture NMU crews will be required Committee, headed by Senator R. F Commerce would not say more than California Ordinances. Patrolmen Kept Off to take what chiseling shipowners Lafollette, Jr., condemning the use that suspended inspectors had been of strikebreakers and proposing en­ stationed in various ports where lo­ choose to dish out, Curran's state­ Miami, Fla. (AFLWNS). — The Upon arrival, union men called actment of a Federal statute to pro­ ment Is exactly in line with the hibit employers from hiring agen­ cal Inspection offices are maintained. Executive Council of the American for patrolmen to board the ship. Commy policy of regimenting mari- cies or Individuals to engage In Federation of Labor, In session here Matthew Dushane, local SIU head, • New York — Only two Inspectors planned a militant campaign against accompanied by four patrolmen tlmi workers. strikebreaking activities Is the result NMU members along Manhattan's of the committee's protracted In­ In this district have been relieved, the movement of anti-labor forces went to the Hoboken pier where 'he West-Side claim the letter was sent vestigation of this notorious scheme 30 far as can be learned. Their on the Pacific Coast to destroy trade vessel was discharging cars to atout merely for public consumption. used by anti-union employers to names and the nature of the charges unions by statutory regulation of tempt to clear up the situation. Ad­ against them could not be obtained their customary activities In raising mission to the ship was refused the^' Others openly declare they will un­ destroy trade unionism. at the local Inspectors' office. dertake job action whenever a case the living standards of working men Union representatives by D. Camp Strikebreaking, the committee calls for It, whether Joe likes It holds, vitally affects interstate com­ and women through trade union bell, who acted as spokesman, Roy or not. The men charge that only merce, and therefore comes within action. William Green, president of Calnan, chief steward, and one Mandell, a cook. In a few Instances NMU patrolmen the purview of Federal legislation. the Federation, announced. Loyal members In the crew asked have been able to settle disputes In Reviewing and compiling testi­ The A. F. of L., in cooperation what their course should be, and anywhere near satisfactory manner mony evoked at hearings dining two with the Oregon Federation of years of Investigation, the commit­ Labor, filed briefs several months were advised not to start an out­ tee listed 150 professional finks, ago In the Multnomah Circuit Court, break of violence but to come many of them "career" men In the alleging that the Oregon Initiative ashore for a conference.. As Union agents and crew members came business, and a third of them al­ New York — Final steps to re­ measure adopted at the last elec­ legedly with criminal or arrest organize the Munson Line were tak­ tion was unconstitutional. This law, down the accommodation ladder, records, the crimes Including burg­ according to the Federation, severe­ unknown persons loosed a stream of lary, rape, larceny, assault and en here early this week. Federal ly limited the right to organize, to molasses through an adjacent scup­ other types of violence. The re­ Judge A. C. Coxe granted an order picket and to carry on most of the per. Brothers Kellogg and Frenchy Le port mentioned 108 plants at which approving transfer of remaining as­ multitude of operations which set, of the Munson Steamship Line Beau came ashore as ordered by it said strikebreakers had been em­ Consequences of Outside unions are required to do In the part of the crew, and .Brothers ployed and fifty-three detective or to the newly chartered Munson normal course of their activities. Control Seen in other agencies furnishing such ser­ Lines, Inc. Settlement of outstand­ Cook, Keyes, Sallnskl, and Prescoting debts and the lining up'of the Blames "Associated Farmers" vice. tano walked off in sympathy. They Reduction. Mr. Green said that an organlza- were told to assemble their gear, Also listed were "missionaries" affairs of the Munson companies has taken since July. 1934. tioir known as the Associated Farm­ but It would be seen just -who would ANTWERP (ITP)—In view of the who, the committee said, offered, cost of living Index number having for pay, to spread by word of mouth The cargo-passenger liners. Pan ers was behind the various anti- have to get off. ( dropped, the wages of Antwerp propaganda for strike-threatened American, Western World, Southern labor laws which were submitted to Stooges Removal Demanded longshoremen have been reduced employers and to organize helpful Cross, and American Legion, oper­ the voters In California, Oregon and Taking the position that the thrre ated by the old Munson Line are Washington. The proposals were As from the first of the year, wages citizens' committees. persons wlrp had forbidden KiU Strike-breaking agencies make ',15 not Included In the deal. Plans for voted down In California and Wash­ in the day shift have been reduced representatives to come aboard must by two francs, In the night shift by to 100 per cent profit, the report operation of the freighters W. D. ington and approved In Oregon. leave the ship and that .ne six three francs. The rate for work on declared. Strikebreakers, It charged, Munson, Mundlxle, Munplace, Mun- However, In addition to passage of loyal men be returned to their em­ Sundays and holidays has been re­ had created violence to extend cove, and Munmotor are being the Oregon State-wide statute some ployment, imlon agents took Imme­ their services or to discredit or brought to completion by Carlos W localities In California adopted local duced 3.50 francs. diate steps to turn on the heat. break the strikers. Munson, president of the new con­ ordinances similar to the ones pre­ The committee urged that direct cern. It Is thought that service will sented to the voters in the States. Within an hour conferences between officials of the SIU and various di­ prohibition be placed on the em­ commence Within a month or so. "In conformity with our Instruc­ visions of the ILA had decided that ployer as "the key to the strike­ tions Mr. Padway filed a brief until Campbell, Calnan, and Manbreaking problem." His responsi­ against the Oregon law In that defi were off and Brothers Kellogg, bility for the persons he pays tr ST. JOHNS' STEWARDS State," -said Mr. Green. LeBeau, Cook, Keyes, Sallnskl, and take his part In an Industrial dis­ "We also file' a brief and made pute can not be denied or evaded,' ELECT NEW DELEGATE a statement before the social secur­ Prescottano were returned to the ship without prejudice, the Sf^atrajjaf* the report stated. ity board alleging that the antl-la- Havana could rust away /In her New Orleans, La.—The "Ormes," bor law affected the Unemployment an old Moormac tub, has been pur­ NEW YORK.—French authorities Brother Harold Burke has been Compensation Act of that State. neglected brine. elected stewards' department dele­ chased by the Alaska Transporta­ at Algiers have libeled the American Longshoremen Cooperate tion Company, for service on the freighter Wisconsin alter crewmen gate of the Eastern SS company's Our contention wgs that under the Longshoremen ceased discharging West Coast. Company representa­ entered a complaint they were re­ "St. Johns." Formerly, there had Unemployment Compensation Law cars, and towboat men Informed the tives, being strangers, contacted the fused payment of wages by the mas­ been two delegates; one presumably a man could not be expected to company that necessary assistance NMU for twenty-one men to work ter, reports reaching here Indicate. representing the "Boston" members accept a job If It were offered from for leaving the slip would not be a place whose employes were on had. Nor would any replacements be stand-by at $6.40 per day. Upon More than $10,000 is demanded for and the other the New Yorkers. hearing this, SIU delegates advised release of the vessel. It Is added. The plain foolishness of such strike. The Oregon Initiative meas­ supplied the ship by the; SID. the company agent that there were The ship has been operating In the splitting procedure became appar­ ure so crippled the right to strike Backing the position of tire SIU, agreements between SIU afiOllatcs Mediterranean war-zone. ent, so a meeting was called where that we felt that men who were the Commercial Telegraphers' and the company. The work was Formerly, the Wisconsin hailed a man having the confidence of the entitled to unemployment compen­ Union, marine division, ordered then turned over to members of from Portland, Ore., but her pres­ entire crew could be elected. The sation would have to take jobs In their operator to give all possible our Union. ent registry and ownership is not meeting also settled the matter of places where a strike was on. You assLstance to Seafarers'' taairbem It is expected there will be more known here, A crew of West Coast the attempt to force Brother Cun­ see, the new law so defined the involved. CTU representatives par­ of this work because it is rumored men were paid on at Antwerp last ningham to take a two-week lay­ right to strike that it affected, in ticipated in the conferences straigh­ another of Moormac's ships will be Summer and were replace^ by a off, by voting dc.sf$lvely that he re­ pur opinion, the Unemployment tening out the difSculty. Oonipensation Act." main by the shU). ^ crew of mixed nationality. (Continued on Page Four) • . sbld West, Legal Curb On Finks Soiigbt By Senate Committee A. F. of L. Hits Pacific Coast Anti-Labor Laws Munson Plans To Resume Business On Small Scale Longshoremen's Wages Are Cut By Government I 1 SIU Members Replace NMU Standby Men / •J, �~ 1 THE Published SEAFARERS' LOG Wh&t Mtout Fink Books? by SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor o HARRY LUHDEBERG, Acting President H Steuart Street, San Francisco, Calif; It is the r zht of the member­ ship and th< reader-at-'largc to know ilic policy of the Seafaiens' 0 Log. No publication can merit Atlantic District confidence' unless^ adherence to HEADQUAR'<"ERS -.2 Stone-Street- New-YorkBRANCHES Boston Providence-.... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk -u SanJuan, Puerto Rico ..1 Rowes Wharf—466 So. Main Street _....6 North 6th Street -212. East Pratt Street ,..307' East Main Street Comercio Street Friday, February 10, 1939 standards is a- foremost conai deration. We shall strive^ to pub­ lish an intelligent, constructive, and • co-operative paper. The Seafarers' International Union is opposed to the Copeland' Continuous Discharge Book, aptly termed, the Fink'Book by Union men. Not only is the SIU bitterly against Fink Bboke, but, since the inception of the program to shackle the seamen, th® Sailors' Union of the Pacific and its Pacific Coast allies suc­ cessfully have fought the Fink Book. In the past two years, even the NMU has come to see the danger to organized labor presented by the Fink Book. If dangerous to organized seamen, how-much more danger­ ous it is to individual seamen! Among a part- of the SIU mem­ bership, there seems to be some bewilderment about this. We hear the book is convenient. It's an easy way to keep one's papers straight. As official organ of the Sea­ farers' International Union of North America, the '^og" will Gulf District HEABQUARTERS express the Union's policy .-308 Chartree StreetTJfew Orleans which, in the final analysis, is That thebook is convenient is recognized, for it was designed BRANCHES shaped by the membership. .218 East-Bay Street Savannah -..., exactly for that purpose; a convenient method for shipowners ..111 Bay Street Jacksonville There is no place in the- and their stooges to identify and trace men who are "not desir­ 889 N. E. First Avenue Miami 206 Franklin Street Tampa Log's" columns for personal able," from the employers' viewpoint. .55 So. Conception Street Mobile attack. We don't care; how you 318% 23rd 23rd Street Galveston There are a number of reasons for a man to be considered comb your hair. This is a labor undesirable-by shipowners. Chief among reasons is militant union­ Great Lakes District paper. Being, devoted primarily ism or, in fact, any degree of unionism conflicting with an emHEADQUARTERS to seamen's problems in both the ...1038 Third Street Detroit jloyer's whimsy in relations with his employees. And the principal industrial and social fields, only lurpose of the Union is to. contend in behalf of the workers ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING THIS that pertaining to seamen will against unfair employers. PUBLICATION TO: be treated. Many seamen, bamboozled by governmental and employers' "THE SEAFARERS' LOG" The Seafarers' International pj O. Box 522 Church Street Annex Dropaganda, are unable to see how the Fink Book can be used Union is a trade union and, as against them, merely because no specific mark of ability or New York, New York such, functions through con­ character is entered therein. certed economic action. Politics Little imagination is required to see many ways by which will be left to the tender care of man may be marked for the blacklist merely by looking into politicians. the presently authorized form of Fink Book. (For there is no assurance that special character marks may not be ordered in the By R. F. Weaver Patrolman must have cooperation uture, once the book is widely accepted. ) (New York Acreni) of the crew, and they must be will­ The- book shows immediately whether or not you are a Much has been said, and frequent ing to back him up-to-the limit. steady," or whether a single trip .satisfies one's appetite for what A Patrolman's job is not a bed discussions arise regarding just what constitutes the duties of a of roses, by any stretch of the Im­ 1. Organization of all sea­ exists. Or perhaps a man has been fired for being an especially Patrolman. For the benefit of the agination; anyone who thinks it is, men and fi.shcrmen of 'brceful ship'.s delegatCj or merely militant aboard some vessel is just plain crazy.Besides his ofmembership, we would like to ex­ North America into one not under union agreement. plain thnlgs to the best of our ficial duties^ as provided in the Con­ powerful organization, for If you have been on strikej the blank spaces will show you stitution, he has an abundance of Ite: abilityfheir own protection and have not been a "loyal" company stooge. There have been cases Article XV, Section 6, of the Con­ ektra-curricular activities which welfare; of extremely strong union action occurring on a certain ship at a stitution says, in part: "They '(Pa­ call for the exercise of tact and 2.. Higher wages^ shorter certain time ; the-book will show you were a member of that trolmen) shall visit the crews of diplomacy- At times, he is, called all •vessels in their districts-to as­ upon to straighten out difficulties hours- and • better condi­ crew, and obviously undersirable to an employer seeking docile certain whether they are members between members of the crew, and tions for workers in the labor. Ig of the Unnion, and,, if so, whether has to pat them on the back; and There is nothing to prevent the skipper from making entirp maritime industry. I they are in good standing, They cajole them, if he "blows his top" entries with ink ta indicate one grade^ making other entries partly i shall be autliorizesl to collect money at times, he can hardly be-blamed 3. The building up of the I' due the Union from members, and for it, as it,1s next to impossible to in ink and partly with rubber stamp to show a different meaning. strongest solidarity of all may also be empov/ered to receive maintain mental equanimity at all It is possible to convey a message by using certain abbreviation H Initiation Fees and applicants for times, especially when subjected to maritime workers and the of names and rates. For instance, a ship named "Charles A. membership, and shall give official severe mental stress. You can't establishment of united r; receipt for each amount collected." please everyone, regardless of what Strawdeck," can be called "Chas. Ai Strawdeck," etc. In fact to action in any struggle % You will note that it specifically coiurse you take. anyone with even a feeble imagination limitless opportunity can agaiiLst the bosses. An outstanding incident of lack states the Patrolmen are to make be seen to pass the word around by way of continuous discharge certain that all members of the of cooperation took place in this 4. To strictly maintain the books ; Fink Books in fact, as well as in name. crew are also members of the Union, port some several weeks ago. Two Seafarers' International and that they must be- in good Patrolmen boarded a ship upon. its Alternative to Fink Books Ls the Certificate of Identification. arrival. They had been instructed stcnding. Union of North America This certificate was authorized by the government after Pacific \ Fhrther along. Article 6 continues by the Agent that he had been ad­ as an economic trade vised. by the Galveston Agent that . with: "They shall appoint from Coast Unions took a determined stand against the book. The trade union to be organ­ ampng the-crew of each outbound he had .shipped a Fireman abroad certificate is merely the newer form of the old Identification, or i , vessel a memlser to act as Ship's this vessel with a Trip Card. They ized on an industrial union seaman's passport. It offers no special advantage to would-be > Delegate, and shall instruct him in contacted the man aboard the ves­ ba.sis. his duties." Note well, it does not sel, and he said he had no money, black-listers. ! specify that a Ship's Delegate, is.to and couldn't take out a book; Bear 5. The right of the member­ No person with a Finkr Book may register for shipment at • tf^^':^_elected, but rather, that| the in mind that when this man was ship to, elect by referen­ shipped in Galveston, it was with halls controlled by the Seafarers' International Union or its affi­ patrolman is to appoint'one. How1;it, ever. it is our policy to grant the the xmderstandlng that he would dum vote aU officials who liates, or alliies. tcrew the democratic privilege of take out a book in the next pprt of are bonafide seamen or There is no cost, except for two new pictures, and though " electing their own spokesman, but call. In any event, the Patrolmen fishermen. In the event they do not wish to do informed this man that he would they may dislike it, U. 8. Shipping Commissioners will exchange so, it is up to the Patrolman to ap­ have to take out a book, or leave 6. The membership to have Fink, Rooks for the Union-demanded Certificate of Identification. point, a member of the crew as the ship, Several members of the fuU autliority. to call Ship's Delegate. The Ship's Dele­ crew then wanted to know who was gate acts as a .spokesman for the going to take , him off . the ship, as strikes and declare them crew aboard ship, and bends every they wanted him to remain., The off .by referendum vote. effort to straighten out difficulties Patrolmen informed them they which may arise regarding overtime, would take care of that little detail, 7. The right of the members 1., All anti-labor legislation, for .seamen, fishermen and alt other workers. working and living; conditions, etc. but that he-must take out a book. and the affiliated anions 2. Government hietfig, halle. I^aiso keeps a record of the over­ Eventually, of course, he took out to conduct their business 3. Government training shipg.ior seamenu time^ worked-.by > members of the a book. Not only did the crew re­ crew, and when the Patrolman fuse to cooperate with the Tatrobin . a. democratic manner 4.. Regfmentation- of seamen by . Governmont Jagenoiea) boards - the;- ship, he gives him a men, they also indicated-that they without .interference; from crew-Jist, with the month: that they would oppose him. It mi'-:, be evi­ S.- Attempts by poUttcal parties to injeot their philosophies and ideas.into scKcalted' executive- boards last;.p^dds dues listedi This is of in- dent to all that t»-^. men wore union business.' valuable;-:Assistance to c the Patrol­ not real Unlonr mai,: Howevea, it is or toprcommitteesv man,; as it relieves him. of the-un- our hope- to educate ^ theses misled' neeesear? responsibility bf-; ay? and miskiformed Individusls so that 8; Affiliated unions to have Correspondents Thanked j)roachijrw-e»Bh waAc.tiMvm member they I win be really; union<4nhided. complete chargp of their It is. of utmost vimportance that Credit: foT' the- hulk> of nem of. the .vorew^ and asking; to< see his own,, funds:- aad> pjropcrty Ships" Del*9e4M» Dibmend from Qulf - ports- appearing- i»Union, Bot^e If the-^ Ship'ji •. Del«r you. men- on the t sblps : cooperate without fear' ofi confisea^ •this-iisue-of > the LOG''- goes - to gates'have afiyjbeafs they .eould:not with' your • patrolmon.' at all times, all.rapUcemaaH produce a. Brothers At Wi Armstrong _ antt adjust-,.themsAlbres*,: tbcgf^ viftamti beoauaoi he-canit; he^ you if; you: tion by the: iDtemational. oroperly fiHed out assignment'^ h^- yourselves, wbacOmr Men-t willing' :L: J. BotUngerr The Brothers imsear.yeu have. ai leglMaiataf All'shtpp^^^of .'saaEmB. to:: mote'from -Newtf OTMM*/ SO iheg. ,sa(d- frov.M the* Oispaiehar? oe bc«k itt pRMeafc'lb;.to.'ihiin«v and;-time baefei laUf^:fmihs-ese^test be '^e;'Unien'heUi' voosrsgeethegi eMatMfU iunion hal^,. tot tor you, and We wm Fight Far; WeWiitF^mAe^aihat:- I, " • I. ' i•"' m Mbiiee:. H V �Friday, FebnMry 10, 1939 8 T H E S E A F A !a E R S • LOG Nazig Lower A.F.L. PRESSES FIGHT FOR SHIP'S CREW MEETINGS LABOR ACT AMENDMENTSl HOW TO CONDUCT THEM Conditions On German Ships 1. The Ship's Delegate calls the mcetingr to order. He then asks Opposition of the C.I.O. Will Aid in Securing Theif j for nominations for Chairman of the meeting. When the Enactment, Green Declares. Rhine Vessels Endangered nominees have accepted or declined, the vote is taken on -<$> By Undermanning. those who have accepted. Whichever nominee receives the Miami, Pla.—(AFLWNS) The attack made by the C.I.O. on the ! highest vote is elected and immediately takes over th Chair. AMSTERDAM (ITF)—A meeting amendments to the National Labor The duties of the Chairman: To be completely impartial on held on December 15 of Labor Relations Act proposed by the all points as long as he is in the chair; to maintain order; to Front ofBciaJs responsible for carry­ American Federation of Labor will 4 ing on Nazi propaganda among Ger­ help the A. P. of L. to secure the see that every member has a full opportunity to speak. man Inland waterway workers oc­ enactments into law rather than" 1. The Recording Secretary is elected in the same manner as cupied itself with the "shortage" of Following letter expressing definite defeat them, William Green, presi­ the Chairman. His duties: to take the minutes of the meet­ labor and the manning conditions views about unionism appeared on dent of the A. F. of L., declared here in the industry. ing; to take over the Chair when the Chairman vacates it. "It was agreed that the shortage the editorial desk shortly after the in a statement following a meeting of the Executive Council of the Ped- ' j 3. The minutes of the previous meeting are read by the Secre­ of labor in inland shipping was SJU announced the "Log": eration, in session here. i largely connected also with the so­ Editor, Beafarers' Log: tary. Anything mis-stated or incorrect in these minutes must cial conditions," reported "Arbeit At last my fondest dreams have "The C.I.O. statement was to be ! be laid over to Unfinished Business. und Staat" on January 11, and come true; a Union 6f seamen, by expected," said Mr. Green. "We 4. The Ship's Delegates give their reports (the Ship's Delegates added, "It was considered that the seamen, for seamen; a Union where counted on the opposition of the''r are elected at craft meetings the second night out to sea existing manning regulations for democracy prevails. A Union dedi­ C.I.O. when we offered the amend­ the Rhine and the West German cated to the welfare of the seamen ments, which were Introduced by every trip). The reports of the Ship's Delegate must include : canals represented minimum stand­ j and to those dependent upon them. Senator Walsh of Massachusetts. Reading of all communications from the f/n/on, financial ards both from the safety and the Yet, we find some members reluc­ "The C.I.O. could hardly have as- " points of view." to accept the policies laid down sumed a different attitude, as we rcp'ort, beefs taken care of since the last meeting, problems social But "barely half the Rhine ships tant regard the National Labor Relations by the SIU. which have arisen and recommendations regarding how to today carry the prescribed number Let us examine the record. In Board an agency of the C.I.O. better the work of the Union aship and ashore. The Secre­ of hands," reported the daily "An- the past, the Union had no known "The C.I.O. has been the bene grlff" of January 7. In more than tary should record recommendations for action under New one-half of all German Rhine ves­ policy and as a result there existed ficiary of the board's decisions and Id f, a state of chaos on vital questions. policies, it could take no position Business. sels both the minimum safety Our representatives held widely di­ than to support the govern­ 5. Elect an Auditing Committee to check over the finances and standard and the minimum social vergent views that naturally found other ment agency that favored it. standard are ignored. their way to the membership, giv­ see that every cent is properly accounted for. No one respon­ ing birth to factionalism; a can­ "I believe that the opposition of sible for the money should be on the Committee. kerous sore that undermines the the C.I.O. will help us greatly in 6. Unfinished Business includes only those motions which were confidence of the men and ulti­ presenting the amendments to Con­ mately leads to destruction. There gress. When hearings are called we not acted on after they were introduced at the previous meet­ is ample proof of this on the At­ shall show in detail many instances ings, mistakes in the minutes, and reports of action taken lantic coast, showing as dual union­ in which the board perverted the act so as to promote the C.I.O.'s by Committees or Members elected to do a specific job. ism. interests." 7. New Business contains new moetions only. Written motions Disunity Deplored Submit Demands To Arbi­ No one can deny that this state Mr. Green said that he interpret­ are acted on first then verbal motions. The Chairman may tration After Negotiations of affairs fails to work out to the ed the results of the last elections declare a motion Out of Order if it conflicts with the gen­ best advantage of the seagoing per- as "bearing out the growing xmFail. I eral policy of the Union. Under New Business action should somiel. It also places us in the po­ popularity of the C.I.O. in Congress." As to the C.I.O. allegation that sition of being bona-fide union men be taken on recommendations from the Union or from the BERGEN (ITP)—In Vestland and Nordland, the districts of Bergen unable to secure a berth in certain two of the amendments would per- ^ Ship's Delegates. and Tromoso, a conflict has broken ship lines because of jurisdictional mit employers to ask for elections 8. The Auditing Committee reports on their findings. If the out between the fishing boat owners differences. This condition is to be and enable them to subpoena rec­ j finances are not accounted for conectly, the person respon­ and the Seamen's Union, who are deplored and a genuine effort made ords, Mr. Green said; In negotiations for renewal of the to rectify it; at least to the extent "That is erroneous. We are not sible should be brought up on the deck and questioned. that both unions recognize the proposing any amendment that (' ''I collective agreement. 9. Good and welfare is the time when every member has the The unions have presented two great responsibility placed upon would benefit opponents of the basic right and opportunity to take the deck on any problem or fundamental claims: first, that them. They should forthwith cease Wagner act. We are fighting the subject concerning the Union or the Ship. This is where fixed wages be adjusted to the rise the campaign of hate and devote battle of the workers, as represented in the cost of living index number the energy to an educational cam­ you get your chance to air your beefs, criticize the actions since the conclusion of the previous paign in unionism which is badly by the A. P. of L. We will leave the employers to fight their own of others which may be detrimental to the Union, and in agreement, and secondly, that the needed on this coast. battles. Likes New Methods general speak your piece for the good of the Union. No pay and food allowance of stewards should not be deducted from gross This brings us, of course, to the "Besides, we are in a better posi­ tion to interpret the action of our motions are made under this point. All motions are in New proceeds. They agree, however, that question of leadership. I feel that last convention than the C.I.O. We there should be no increase in the the present leadership of the SIU Business. shares of the fishermen in the vari­ has established itself as a dynamic are endeavoring religiously to carry DEFINITIONS out the decisions of that conven­ ous kinds of fishing. force, every ready to go to" bat for tion." 1. POINT OF INFORMATION: When you ask for a Point The owners' counter-demands call the membership and to point out of Information it means you want to A;^ a QUESTION for reductions in the men's shares in diplomatically, if necessary bluntly, Mr. Green explained that the council had spent one evening ses- , the catch, and further that a larger Usually such a point is requested when the speaker finishes. part of the crew should work on a the mistakes made by certain well- sion discussing the proposed amend- / meaning members. ?. POINT OF ORDER: When you demand a point of order sharp basis per ship. ments and that the members wer^ Patrolmen's Duties it means that the speaker or the Chairman or some member The first phase of the negotiations There is a secondary leadership unanimous In approving these sec- " took place under the auspices of is not acting according to procedure or has made statements State arbitrators, and led to their which is in daily contact with the tions discussed. Another session will be required to complete the \ contrary to the general policy of the Union. The Chairman being broken off without any result. membership. The Patrolmen are to discussion. advise and assist thi? membership At the behest of the arbitrators, must rule on this. however, the fishermen's and own­ employed on slaps. On them rests Joseph A. Padway, of A. F. of L, 3. APPEAL THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR: When you ers' organizations have resumed ne­ great responsibility. Yet, we find, general counsel, who played a major despite expres.sed disapproval of the part in formulating the amend­ appeal the decision of the Chair on a ruling he has made, gotiations. members, that some of them board ments, has been explaining to the the question is thrown to the membership for a decision. a vessel to make a bee-line for the council members the purport of the department head. This practice proposed changes. The Chairman steps out of the Chair and the Secretary asks should be stopped immediately, if the members: "All those in favor of upholding the decision we are to keep the confidence of of the chair signify by saying. Aye." Then: "Opposed say, our members and hold the Union intact. No." The vote of the membership is binding upon all. Confidence Needed 4. DIVISION: When you call for a Division after a voice vote Believing they have been victim­ I believe the most important thing has been taken, it means you want a vote by hands. ized by Stewards, Mates, and En­ in the administration of a imion is 5. MOTION TO TABLE: Tabling the Motion means to com- gineers on various steamship lines, for the membership to have full pleely drop it from consideration at this meeting. There can over a period of several years, the confidence in their leaders, yet re­ New York. — Members of the membership at last Headquarters' tain their democratic right to differ Chicago, Los Angeles, and San be no discussion on a Motion to Table. mecfting passed the following reso­ in opinion as they see fit and to Francisco locals of the American TEN RULES EVERY MEMBER SHOULD FOLLOW lution: freely express their opinions. To Federation of Radio Artists (APL) < "Whereas: Certain department this end let us apply our energie.s are following the lead of the New * 1. Come on time to every meeting. so that we can build a bigger and 2. $peak only when recognized by the Chairman and address heads, through coercion and in­ greater Seafarers' International York local by unanimously voting authorization of a nation-wide timidation, are forcing members of the: Chair when peaking. strike against radio advertising our Union, employed on their ves­ Union. Fiaternally yours, agencies. The demands are a $15" ' 3. Be quiet and listen attentively when someone else has the sels to contribute (o lotteries, social HOWARD GUINIER minimum lor a fifteen-minute agencies, etc., and deck. broadcast, $25 for one-half, $35 for "Whereas: Ihese contributions 4. Think before speaking, and don't say what , has been said work a hardship, and are not an hour and. $6 an hour for rehear­ NEW YORK.^Patroiman Thomp­ before by other speakers. properly accounted for: therefore, son reports the entire orew of sals. ^ Waterman's "Pan Atlantic" are The union recorded its first vie- [ 5. Don't get excited if someone spekks or votes against your *e1t "Resrtved: That we, the BIU members In good standing of the •tory with the signing of a contract 1 motion, or if someone makes a. point( of order against you. -membership In' the • of Kew SIU. More fruit and.bef«i varlity Wlth'the Wm. Wrigley Co., chew•'6. If you think a member is out of order, make your point of York condemn these bfBclals for in the menu, especially .in desserts Ing gum-manufacturers, embodying ^ their actions." was asked by the boys. It was all demands. order courteously. Ghartes J. Pest, federal coneiliat-^ •greed by the Steward that any 7. ^Dcm't^raake tmneccBaryiJptnnts^of order or odber pomts. WASHtNGTOK, p. C.-^Gontracti reasonable change suggested wo-old or appointed to mediate the dispute/ 8. Vote only once on any question. , fw - ecuurtnietlon bf four O '9-^pe be made-Without dOBcuHy. •aid he would setic • conferenee 9. Stay -unti! the meeting is over. ; steam freight vessels have "been Condderkble cnthusiMm was with reprewntaUves of the union awarded to the lagalls Iron Voirks shown by the n«w •bout real and the adrsrtising agencies lo It). Attend'^-Union meetings. .llerc isaaiwaijniNKweelhipg'iof Of *»nlriiighi«n, Ala. 'The vceseiB PRWms toward bettering «ondi- draw up a nation-wide code of la­ •jntferest icemhi^ ! are te oosrf«r?9.000 saeh.ttoM^ br tke-iOU. bor staiHtarda hi the Inductry. N. Y. Organizer Gives Views On Union Problems Fishermen In Norway Have Wage Dispute n {>>) )• i yfc: N. Y. Membership Moves to Break Petty Grafting :• .• • Wrigley Gum Is First To Sign Radio Artists ^ \rfsfr �THE Isthmian Still Kenowis f rew Point By Looking About Wins Direct Action For Trouble Exlra Man Shipped In Steward's Department; Suddenly Ships Crew From Affects Other Ships. NMU After Long Reject­ New Orleans, La. — Waterman's ing Any Union. "Kenowis" arrived with ho beefs, Baltimore, Md. ~ The "Henry S. Grove" left the boneyard here where she has been tied up for some time Plynn, chief-scabherder fcr the Isthmian line, and his stooge Roche, had it all doped out how to create lots, of trouble and confusion. Their policy in the past has been to go over a man's record from A to Z, and If he suited them, maybe he was shipped. They have never called any union hall before, but this time they figured like this: "The SlU u get­ ting too militant. Tney picketed the Fink Hall, and they'll probably do the same with this junk-heap if it doesn't suit them." So, lo and beiiold, Plynn calls "Little Cae.sai" Whalen at Commy Headciiiarters and ordered a crew for the Grove. It seems as though Paddy went right down the line with the Isth­ mian flnkherder by shipping most of his stooges and leaving the rank and file members of the NMU standing on the dock trying to fathom what Paddy the Dope and Pink-herder Plynn were up to. Plsmn's reasoning is simple: if Isthmian doesn t get the votes for their company union, they can .always sign ar, agreement of the phoney "tanker-type" with the N.M.U. NEW ORLEANS, La. — When Swayne & Hoyt's "Point Judith" called a full crew, it was found that not enough West Coast men were available to fill the bill. A n 'r ih-'r of East Coast members were .,V' .,;jed tj complete the roster. This is con­ sidered a benefit to the organization generally. Tampa Agent Accused In Pistol Fray Charged Witb Attempt To Kill Former ISU Agent; Free On Bond Tampa, Pla. (WCS).—Agent John Gunnison and Brother Hart were arrested last week and charged with shooting Bob Epps, former ISU and AFLSU agent here. Epps has been trying tc stir up an "independent movement' among Seamen, and has applied to the State of Florida for an "independ­ ent charter," it is reported. He has been using goon-squad and gun­ man methods i. an attempt to block progress of the Seafarers' In­ ternational Union at Tampa. When Hart and Gunnison were arrested and held for bail, Organ' jzer Roland Dean got in touch with William Green who was at Miami. President Green gave every possible assistance in getting the men reieased. Tlris was " tough job. Gunnison and Hart are now free on 2,500 dollars bond each, charged with attempting to murder Epps. Epps is reported to be in a hospital being treated for a supposed shot in the hip, said by hospital attend­ ants to be very slight. He says he was called from his fruit and vegetable stand" at Howard and Swann Avenues by two men who hred at him and then ran to a parked automobile half a block away. Epps figured recently in a court suit here jointly brought by the A. P. of L. and the Seafarfers' In­ ternational Union to restrain him from recruiting A. P. of L, mem­ ber s into a riva. "independent" union. no delegates, nothing. She was due to sail at 2:00 P.M. the same day. The Patrolman called a meeting where delegates for each department were elected; then, action started The main squawk was that mem­ bers of the steward's department were overworked, so an additional man was demanded. The Skipper and "he manager were notified, but they said "no smoke." At 12:30 the steward's department all quit the ship. At 2:00, sailing time, the Skipper came aft and asked each member of the crew to back up the company by moving the ship out to the "Point." The crew decided at a meeting to pay off in a body. At 3:30 the first bag was thrown on the dock. Before the bag had come to rest, the Skipper called "Hi." and agreed to ship the extra man The Kenowis sailed with a firstclass crew. Best result of this action is that the rest of the ships carry­ ing over eight passengers will carry the extra man in the Steward's department. LL.A. Wins Out 111 Tiff With CIO Stevedores ^lU Represeiilalives Fired LTpoii At Pier New Orleans, La. — Picket lines were formed around Swayne & Hoyt's "Point Brava" by the local I.L.A. after CIO longshoremen working aboard offered severe provo­ cation. Steam was shut off deck, so the CIO men sat around for the balance of the day. It is alleged that crew members lost personal belongings during the day with the result that all but crew-members were pleared off next morning. To confuse the issue even more, the company ordered the Point Chico from anchorage to mooring at the Galvez S*" eet dock. Early the next mornmg, CIO men swarmed over the dock and dumped the few men maintaining picket watch. SIU representatives went to the pier to investigate the ship's crew and were met by shots fired by some stooge. Members of the I.L.A. rushed to the dock, whereupon the CIO men took out for parts un'cnown, reports state. Several days later, the ships were being worked by I.L.A. longsnoremer under an agreement with the company. ALL HANDS REQUIRED FOR MOORING SHIP New Orleans, La. — There is a tendency on too many ships to chisel on working conditions by using insufficient men on jobs properly requiring all hands present In a recent case of this aboard the "Maiden Creek," the Captain planned to moor the vessel with only two watches on deck. The crew obeyed, but only after entering complaint. Once ashore, they went to the Hall where they were in­ formed that all hands must be used for this work. The demand for all hands was confirmed by the Mobile branch, so there will be no more chiseling on this score aboard the Maiden Creek. It seems the next beef will be to use all hands working on cargo gear. With this rmder our belt, we will be getting somewhere. ttend Tour Union Meeting. \ ^ -V/ IV .- . ; LOfi Friday, February 10, 1939 Beef on Seatrain $75,000 Needed Havana tor Ferries To (Continued from Page One) Resume Service Bull Line Crew Gets Paid For Holiday Work SEAFARERS' At New Orleans, the crew of the Seatrain New York wailked off in a body when news of tlie dispute on Thirty-Five Members Of the Havana reached them. Roland S.I.U. Affiliate Vitally Full Cooperation Soon Dean, SIU Gulf organizer, reports Affected. he received utmost support from Brings Skipper To See Longshoremen and other ILA af­ Providence, R. I. — The town of Virtue of Holiday Pay, filiates at New Orleans. The Sea­ Jamestown proposes to raise 40,000 train New Orleans was at sea during dollars as part of^ seventy-five thou­ the affair. Philadelphia — Calling the Bull An endies-s number of dodges and sand dollars needed M repair or re­ Line's bluff, the crew of the Carolyn threats were used by the company build terminals destroyed and dam­ hit the dock in support of demands in attempts to retain their stooges aged by last Fall's hurricane, and for overtime pay for work done on The company spokesman engaged to renovate the ferry "Hammond- Saturday afternoon and Sunday. in one phone conversation with ton" so that sue may meet require­ The company threatened to tie up union representatives that alone ments of the Steamboat Inspectors. the ship, but the crew • cheerfully The terminals i, Saunderstown. consumed an hour and a half. agreed to take their pay for work Eighteen liours tie up, with de­ and West Jamestown were com­ performed instead of a promise of murrage charges mounting rapidly, pletely destroyed and those at East more work without pay. The skipper convinced Seatrain Lines that' it Jamestown and Newport were bad­ was also required to give them 24 would be far cheaper, not to say ly dama|:ed and are reported to be hours notice of dismissal. a matter of justice, to dismiss their in an imsafe condition. (According to the American Bu­ When it was seen the crew meant stooges and countermand allegedly reau register, the "Hammondton" is Tea.' business, a new crew was or­ unauthorized orders hat loyal union a 764 gross-ton screw-steamer, built dered. The original crew was ship­ men must leave the ship. ped from the hall back to the ves­ at Camden, N. J., in 1906.) sel. Approximately 35 members of the Move Long Expected Evidence that some sort of action Conanicut Inlani Boatmen's union, would be necessary has been in pos­ an SIU aflfiliate, are largely depend­ session of SIU officials for several ent on this service, operated by the months, but it was not possible to Jamestown and Newport Ferry Co uso the information until the de­ PHILADELPHIA. — Negotiations velopments of this week. Photosta­ are under way between representa­ tic copies of letters, apparently tives of the American Range line showing that Seatrain Lines did not and the Seafarers' International discourage attempts by a number Union. It is the intention of Union Condition Unfair To Sea­ of their employees to form an "in­ representatives to get a contract on men; Hospital For dependent union," were studied by paper that will be closely patterned Veterans Asked. union ouicials and this material after West Coast agreements. was declared by a highly placed of­ Baltimore, Md. — The Baltimore ficer of the I.L.A. tc be "pretty con­ branch of the SIU is pressing for vincing proof that Campbell, Calerection of an U. S. Hospital for naii and Mandell, had better be the exclusive use of veterams. Facili­ gotten off "damn quick." Other ties at the Baltimore Marine Hospi­ persons are suspectec of being im­ tal are becoming less and less avail­ plicated in the so-called "independ­ able to seamen as veterans, civi! ent union" move. service employees, and other govern­ Whole Crew Not Blamed Checkers, Longshoremen ment beneficiaries increasingly (CInvestigation shows that except Cooperate With Crews In cupy bed-space. "Though termed a Marino Hospi­ for Campbell, Calnan, and Mandell, tal, the place has come to be devoted Jacksonville Dispute other members of the crew are not to nearly everyone but seamen." implicated in the open shop at­ tempt to any great extent. It ap­ Jacksonville, Fla. (WCS). — The writes Wm. McKay, local SIU agent. pears that these men were badly crew of the "Sundance" walked off Approximately 60 per cent of the misled by airy promises made by when an officer rejected a man sent patients are not even remotely con­ Calnan. Formerly an agent of the aboard as fireman, terming it an nected with seafaring, it is charged. AFLSU, 21420, Calnan is reputed to act of discrimination. The crew "We feel that in addition to being be a very presuasive talker. Former are members of the Seafarers' In­ unfair to seamen, the condition is members of the AFLSU here assert ternational Union, and the Sun­ more unfair to veterans," the note that Calnan took a run out powder dance is operated by the South states. at a crucial time during his term Atlantic Steamship Company. Senator Millard E. Tydings and of office in the Union. other Maryland legislators have The Seafarers' crew remained on pledged to work for approval of a Evidencing their good faith and to demonstrate they are good Union strike, and tied up two other vessels. bill appropriating funds for building men after all, the crew members They had 100 per cent backing from a veterans' hospital in the State. who failed to go along proper union the Warehousemen and Deep Sea channels are voluntarily quitting Checkers here, whose officials stated. "Warehousemen and Deep Sea the Havana. Checkers refuse to cross picket lines established by members of th eSeafarers' International Union." Long­ The Seafarers' agent at Provi­ shoremen, affiliated to the A. F, of dence, R., I., writes as follows: L. likewise refused to cross the Feb. 7, 1939, picket lines. Editor, The Log: Affected, in addition to the SvmCrew vacation periods for the dance where the SS Isthmian and Colonial Line's "Comet" begins All branch agents and secretaries the freighter Eastern Guide. March 1st. The boys on the "Arrow" The Deep Sea Checkers and the of the same line have just finished have been furnished with instruc­ tions for use of regularly elected General Warehoues and Freight theirs. auditing committees from the fioor handlers' unions joined the picket It is expected the Colonial Line at branches and all headquarters lines and cai-ried banners at several will put on two extra boats this weekly in all Seafarers' offices, as in points. Summer. All told, five more boats The Isthmian became involved are expected to be on the run in the Sailors' Union of the Pacific. Men elected to serve on the audit­ when longshoremen refused to cross these waters during the coming sea­ ing committees and -^residing of­ picket lines established by striking son. ficers in particular, s' ould see to it crewmen. Three Merchants' and Miners' Fred Lauritario, SIU agent, stated ships are calling here each week. that the auditing committees are furnished with a copy of these in­ the men would get "all the backing Their Quantico and Wyoming each structions, and acquaint themselves in the world," since they had a 100 shipped men from the Hall hero with the details and comply with per cent legitimate beef. last week. them carefully. It is only one page The Union Sulphur Company's and has been thoroughly simplified, PROVIDENCE, R. I.—The NMU "W. R. Keever" and the Arrow Liner so that a man, not familiar general­ here passed a resolution calling for "Willmoto" arrived from San Pedro ly with book-keeping terms, ac­ expulsion of any of their members during the week. Later they sailed counting generally, will know what seisn entering the Seafarers' Hall for Camden, N. J. his job is in checking the Wooks and Despite the resolution, NMU men A double crew is being carried records of the Union. These in­ persist in keeping contact with SIU during the winter months by the structions have been worked out by representatives and display keen in­ a certified public accoimtant, who terest in the continued militant ac­ steamer "Nantucket," out of New Bedford; has been in charge of the Sailors' tion carried on by SIU crews. It is reported that a bridge will Union of the Pacific accounting for NEW YORK.—$10,272,746 Is the replace the West Jamestown-Saunthe past two years, and is thorough­ ly acquainted with the problems reported net income of the United derstown ferry service. Terminals Fruit company during 1938. The at these points were destroyed dur­ confronting the seafaring unions. Seafarers' members who are elect­ company purchased for $2,050,000 ing the hurricane. The East ferry ed to audit their Union's books cash certain terminal properties at to Newport will be continued in should ask in every Instance for a Havana, Paradise Beach at Nassau, service. " Fraternally yours, copy of these instructions to work and the steamer Munargo. A con­ PRANK BERRY, Agent siderable part of Unifrult's earnings by. HARRY LUNDEBERG. are derived from steamship opera­ Ship From YouritJnlon Hall. Acting President tion. Vets Crowding Seamen Out Of Hospitals Three Ships' Crews Back Sundance Beef PROVIDENCE HAS GOOD PROSPECTS Advice To Audit Committees Now In Printed Form 7-^ r • 1, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource February 10, 1939 Description An account of the resource Headlines: OPEN SHOP MOVE BLOCKED CURRAN BANS ACTION BY RANK AND FILE SOVIET SLAVE TO DIE FOR BEATING UP BOSS 17 MARINE INSPECTORS UNDER FIRE LEGAL CURB ON FINKS SOUGHT BY SENATE COMMITTEE AF OF L HITS PACIFIC COAST ANTI-LABOR LAWS LONGSHOREMEN'S WAGES ARE CUT BY GOVERNMENT MUNSON PLANS TO RESUME BUSINESS ON SMALL SCALE ST. JOHNS' STEWARDS ELECT NEW DELEGATE OUR EDITORIAL POLICY WHAT ABOUT FINK BOOKS PATROLMEN'S DUTIES EXPLAINED WE WILL FIGHT FOR WE WILL FIGHT AGAINST SHIP'S CREW MEETINGS--HOW TO CONDUCT THEM NAZIS LOWER CONDITIONS ON GERMAN SHIPS AFL PRESSES FIGHT FOR LABOR ACT AMENDMENTS FISHERMEN IN NORWAY HAVE WAGE DISPUTE NY MEMBERSHIP MOVES TO BREAK PETTY GRAFTING WRIGLEY GUM IS FIRST TO SIGN RADIO ARTISTS ISTHMIAN STILL LOOKING ABOUT FOR TROUBLE KENOWIS CREW WINS POINT BY DIRECT ACTION $75,000 NEEDED FOR FERRIES TO RESUME SERVICE BULL LINE CREWS GET PAID FOR HOLIDAY WORK ILA WINS OUT IN TIFF WITH CIO STEVEDORES THREE SHIPS' CREWS BACK SUNDANCE BEEF VETS CROWDING SEAMEN OUT OF HOSPITALS TAMPA AGENT ACCUSED IN PISTOL FRAY ADVICE TO AUDIT COMMITTEES NOW IN PRINTED FORM PROVIDENCE HAS GOOD PROSPECTS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/10/1939 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text 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 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. I, No. 1 1939 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ed825b120994c2ff01429121ff017819.jpg eae08139480fcd65cd68d85f0d60487f 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 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 UCE officials with UFE President Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource Union of Care Employees President Sam Kaufman (left) and Vice President Nat Klein (right) present a check for $150.00 to UFE President M. David Keefe (center) for strike assistance. UCE also contributed 10 percent of their membership dues to the striking financial workers. 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Title A name given to the resource 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. 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Title A name given to the resource Post-picketing chow line at SIU HQ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource After the close of business on the second week of striking against Wall Street, the UFE protestors and their allies made use of the restaurant space located within the SIU Headquarters for an invigorating meal. 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Title A name given to the resource 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. 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Title A name given to the resource UFE picketers dine at SIU HQ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource After a long day of marching on Wall Street, over 300 demonstrators were invited to a meal of Hungarian goulash, noodles, and buttered bread at the SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. 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Title A name given to the resource 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 UFE Vice President confronts scab Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource United Financial Employees Vice President John Cole is held back by police from accosting a strikebreaker entering the New York Stock Exchange building. 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Title A name given to the resource 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 UFE picketline at night Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Photographic Collections 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 1948 Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13-035 1948 Strikes and Beefs United Financial Employees http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e256c3f2fe576e6cb45b5bbe27ef9685.jpg 30f8fa835e300b41851d52eca761f697 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 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 UFE members circulate outside Curb Exchange building Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource While some marched with signs, others chose to use buttons on their jackets or pins in their hats. 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Title A name given to the resource 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. 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Title A name given to the resource UFE member Claire Johnson sits for Log interview Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Description An account of the resource Giving her account of the UFE strike to the Seafarers Log, Johnson said, "I am a member of the UFE and was supposed to join the line in front of the Stock Exchange where there were three other girls picketing. As I went to the line, a cop stood in front of me and wouldn't let me by. I moved to one side and so did he. Then he moved to the other side when I did. I tried to get around the cop but he bumped me. This went on several times and finally I was thrown against a pillar, and hit it hard. Then another cop got into the argument. He said, "Take her away." So they took me away, and I was at the station house when the cops slugged the pickets." 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Title A name given to the resource 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 Police officer turns picketers back Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Description An account of the resource With his nightstick behind his back, the officer directs the striking UFE members back toward the Exchange building Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Photographic Collections 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 1948 Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13-031 1948 Strikes and Beefs United Financial Employees http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ca9e4c77488bcd724dd1be4815c2e2b7.jpg bda91a28f786450f443d953e4943e4ab 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 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 UFE marchers round the corner Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource Representing brokers and secretaries alike, the UFE had remarkable gender diversity for its time. 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Title A name given to the resource 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 OEIU Local 153 members marching in solidarity Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Subject The topic of the resource Office and Professional Employees International Union United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource Members of the Office Employee International Union (OEIU, later OPEIU) taking to the streets in support of the UFE Wall Street strike Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Photographic Collections 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 4/9/1948 Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13-029 1948 Strikes and Beefs United Financial Employees http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/08b1db1831edf8f8f50eea781d28df22.jpg de46dee2163eab3b43f1c193efabd16d 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 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 Picketers outside of trading firms Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource The UFE strike quickly spread beyond the exchanges to the individual trading firms. With activity at the exchanges paralyzed by picketing, management tried to transfer business into the firms instead--but the strikers were already one step ahead. 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Title A name given to the resource 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 Closeup of UFE picket line Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource While it was not always a hard and fast rule, the UFE strikers wore Trillby hats and their SIU allies wore white caps. As you can see, members of both organizations are represented in this picture. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Photographic Collections 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 1948 Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13-026 1948 Strikes and Beefs United Financial Employees http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/0d96c07e56dfa1f66baa78f7f4b19d94.jpg de22b1848b3f7d7c4631203252fff37b 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 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 Mounted police descend on the corner of New and Wall Streets Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Description An account of the resource As the Wall Street bosses felt the pressure from the strike, they relied on a larger and larger police presence to intimidate the UFE workers into giving up their demands. 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Title A name given to the resource 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 SIU men passing out sandwiches to picketers Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource Fulfilling their duties as support for the UFE strikers, SIU-SUP members went down to the picket line to keep the strikers fed and focused. 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Title A name given to the resource 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 UFE members debriefed in SIU headquarters Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource The UFE gathered routinely in the abundant SIU facilities to go over the strikes' progress and to hear reports from the union's leaders. 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Title A name given to the resource 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. 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Title A name given to the resource UFE votes on Curb Exchange settlement at SIU headquarters Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource The United Financial Employees held a packed membership meeting in the SIU Hall in Brooklyn to discuss the terms of their settlement with the Curb Exchange. After being addressed by UFE President David Keefe, the membership voted in favor of a settlement and turned their attention to the New York Stock Exchange beef. 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Title A name given to the resource 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 UFE members commingling with police Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource Twilight did not deter the striking unionists from continuing the picket, but it did not deter the law enforcement presence either. Both sides were initially civil, but the peace did not hold for long. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Photographic Collections 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 1948 Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13-022 1948 Strikes and Beefs United Financial Employees http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a402ff218df8d855aee68f3592c74b77.jpg 32c38f76c68b8094cc2ff02c589ca243 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 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. 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Title A name given to the resource 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 Painters Union members on the UFE picketline Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource Picketers from District Council 9 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) join the United Financial Employees, SIU, and SUP as they marched on Wall Street Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Photographic Collections 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 04/09/1948 Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13-020 1948 Strikes and Beefs United Financial Employees http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/5ba2613e4f2b2104c646b0a3c0bc52cf.jpg 1eede6401059f2fd35f892e49e14bdd1 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 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 Picket line in front of the American Stock Exchange building Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Description An account of the resource The UFE, SIU, SUP and other allied unions block the entrance to the Stock Exchange building. In the foreground is the iron gate of historic Trinity Church. 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Title A name given to the resource 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 Curb Exchange employees returning to work Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource After being addressed by UFE Vice President John Cole, the Curb Exchange strikers disbanded and returned to their jobs. While the Curb Exchange beef was now a settled matter, the UFE was still knee deep in the Stock Exchange strike. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Photographic Collections 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 04/29/1948 Relation A related resource Seafarers Log Vol. X, No. 17 Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13-017 1948 Strikes and Beefs United Financial Employees http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/933824f83d6cac912ef6a2ed33f8d9aa.jpg b4e16cb79beef9d0576e2a30886cf60a 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 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 UFE members picket into the evening Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource Even as the day's trading came to a close, the United Financial Employees kept up their marching. Reinforcements and copious amounts of caffeine from the SIU kept the strikers on their feet. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Photographic Collections 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 4/2/1948 Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13-016 1948 Strikes and Beefs United Financial Employees http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8e0d92aa34e5617892ab1c57c5a316ce.jpg 8e9e72937f142830e74cb139bc9a52ae 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 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 Mounted police surveil UFE picketers Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource The United Financial Employees strike on Wall Street was closely monitored by a large contingent of New York city police. Those on the picket line complained about excessive force used by law enforcement. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Photographic Collections 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 1948 Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13-015 1948 Strikes and Beefs United Financial Employees http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/4e17f919061639bfebf9e5065e7ede62.jpg 14e46bab791564d9560552e119cb343e 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 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 carrying donated food (closeup) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Subject The topic of the resource International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource This is a closeup of photograph 36-13-001, in this same collection. 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Title A name given to the resource 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 Curb Exchange strike winds down Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource At center, Seafarer Jo Jo Touart stands with a crowd of UFE picketers in front of the Curb Exchange shortly before the employees returned to work at the end of April 1948. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Photographic Collections 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 05/07/1948 Relation A related resource Seafarers Log Vol. X, No. 19 Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13-011 1948 Strikes and Beefs United Financial Employees http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/3c2ad0fcdb7eef86557275984226164c.jpg 4ef16c515f1df6b6d811c47ef9c29c4a 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 1948 United Financial Employees Wall Street Strike Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Seafarers International Union Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Herb Brand Historic Files Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/29/1948-4/30/1948 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13, 36-14, 36-15 Description An account of the resource 1,100 United Financial Employees members marched on Wall Street to protest working conditions at the New York Stock Exchange throughout the spring of 1948. The SIU provided around 500 of its own members as security. Many of the UFE employees were office workers and women who needed protection from police violence. The strikes lasted a month, from the end of March 1948 to the last day of April. Although UFE was able to get the concessions they sought from the Curb Exchange, the Stock Exchange bosses refused to compromise with the union. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New York Financial District Wall Street New York Stock Exchange New York Curb Exchange 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 Passersby reading pamphlet by UFE Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Subject The topic of the resource United Financial Employees Description An account of the resource To counteract the vicious propaganda put out by New York Stock Exchange bosses, the UFE and SIU distributed flyers to inform the public of the striking employees' grievances Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Photographic Collections 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 04/30/1948 Relation A related resource Seafarers Log Vol. X, No. 18 Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 36-13-010 1948 Strikes and Beefs United Financial Employees