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SAVANNAEt; "-•' "v" • *r<V . ar^ Bp . ;• , •« w ,"-."\vV ; " • • ^.' ; ' ' .A- V ::N . 1819 A . » 's ' ruiui §9||9li|0F|ci|(|li — —^i»f|sfeatsss(^s®8SS^^ " A - I "v a , t.''' ^ .n- : L I R~' (• fc V ' A'' '-*•> n-''^ t\ ., ) ; ' A.;.-.' •.•' A L ' <•, < �House Bill Bans PHS Closing,Goes to Conference WASHINGTON — An important step forward in the long battle to keep open the nation's Public Health Service hospitals for Seafarers and other bene­ ficiaries was scored here when the House of Representatives voted over­ whelmingly to approve SlU-supported legislation which would ban closing or curtailing the operations of the eight Public Health Service institutions. The bill, H.R. 8220, was adopted as an amendment to the Emergency Medi­ cal Services Act, and is similar to one passed last month by the Senate. It would require Congressional approval before the hospitals could be shut down or any of their functions phased out. The House amendment sponsored by Representative Harley Staggers (DW. Va.) was approved on a voice vote. The overall bill was approved by a vote of 261-96. The SIU vigorously supported the legislation to keep the hospitals open. SIU representatives have been meeting continually with members of both Houses and their staffs, stressing the im­ portance to seafarers and other bene- Rincon Annex Seamen's Unit Relocated The Seaman's Postal Unit, for­ merly located at the Rincon Annex has been relocated to the Main Post Office, Seventh and Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94101. Mails will be available for pick­ up at Window #28, at the Main Post Office, and the new address is: Seaman's Unit Main Post Office Sail Francisco, CA 94101 ficiaries of the quality care which the hospitals provide. Now, the House and the Senate ver­ sions of the legislation which contain minor differences will go to a confer­ ence committee of the two Houses for ironing out of these differences. The House bill covers all of the marine hos­ pitals, while the Senate version covers all but the Norfolk hospital and this is one of the differences that must be reconciled. It is believed that the House version to cover all of the hospitals will be adopted by the conference commit­ tee. Specifically, the legislation directs the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare "to take such action as may be necessary to assure that all the hospitals of the Public Health Service shall, until such time as the Congress shall by law otherwise provide, continue in opera­ tion as hospitals of the Public Health Service and continue to provide inpa­ tient and other health care services to all categories of individuals entitled or authorized to receive care and treat­ ment at hospitals or other institutions of the Public Health Service . . ." In the floor discussion following Congressman Staggers' introduction of the amendment. Congressman John Murphy (D-N.Y.) called the Health, Education and Welfare Department plan to close the Public Health Service hospitals "ill-conceived, shortsighted and utterly fails to comply with the re­ quirements of Public Law 92-585." This law provides that any plan sub­ mitted by Health, Education and Wel­ fare for the closing or transfer of control of a hospital must contain assurances that seafarers and other persons en­ titled to treatment and care at such fa­ cilities are to continue to be given equiv­ alent care and treatment. In urging his colleagues to vote for the Public Health Service hospital measure. Congressman Murphy said that "the Congress should reject the proposal as submitted by the Depart­ ment of Health, Education and Welfare and adopt the legislation before us en­ suring that the Public Health Service system is retained." The Health, Education and Welfare Department has twice been blocked from closing the hospitals outright. This year Health, Education and Welfare proposed to end inpatient services on July 21, 1973 and turn the hospitals in the eight cities over to community organizations to provide the services. The Public Health Service hospitals are located in Boston, New York, Bal­ timore, Norfolk, New Orleans, Gal­ veston, San Francisco and Seattle. In addition to merchant seamen, the hos­ pitals serve Coast Guard personnel and other government employees. The battle to keep these hospitals open is still a long way from being re­ solved. After the Senate and House conference committee works out a final version and submits it for approval by both Houses, it then goes to the Presi­ dent for approval or veto. Since Presi­ dent Eisenhower's administration, all administrations have pursued a policy of phasing out the PHS hospital system. 708 Congressmen Back U.S. Ships to Carry Oil WASHINGTON The move to require the use of U. S.-flag ships in carrying a portion of oil imported into the country is gaining strength. More than 108 members of the House of Representatives have sponsored legislation calling for 20 percent of oil and oil products to be carried on American-flag ships. The required per­ centage would increase to 25 percent on June 30, 1975, and to 30 percent on June 30, 1977. One of the key sponsors of the legis­ lation is Congresswomail': Leonor K. Sullivan (D.-Mo.), who is Chairman of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Joining Congresswoman Sullivan as co-sponsors of the bill she introduced were 24 mem­ bers of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The legislation is being supported by the AFL-CIO Executive Council. At its May meeting in Washington, D. C., the Council declared that the legislation would "guarantee the development of an American tanker capability that would be in the best interests of na­ tional security, the economy and a more favorable balance of payments position." The AFL-CIO Executive Council statement said that the legislation would result in thousands of jobs in the con­ struction and operation of the tanker fleet. The Council also recommended Congressional action to: • repeal the 22 percent depletion percentage allowance from taxable in­ come on foreign production of oil; • eliminate the credit for taxes paid to foreign governments on an income from foreign oil operations of U. S. companies, and ,, • determine if the oil industry should be subject to interstate regulation. ^ Trans-Alaskan Pipeline It is now more than five years since the massive oil deposits of Alaska's North Slope were deemed "commer­ cially marketable." The tragedy is that these rich oil fields remain undeveloped at a time when the nation faces a seri­ ous shortage of all energy fuels, includ­ ing petroleum products. Paul Hall Si f The Alaskan oil reserves could pro­ vide the United States with substantial supplies of petroleum. If it were av^able to us today, during the current energy crisis, it is estimated that it would replace the need for one third of our imports. The North Slope oil reserves are im­ portant to us for many reasons. The oil would help solve our energy problems and would result in enormous economic and security benefits for the nation. North Slope oil carried by pipeline to Valdez and then loaded on U.S. tankers for shipment to the U.S. would produce thousands of American jobs—on board the tankers, in the construction and maintenance of the pipeline, in refin­ eries, in the oil fields. The Alaskan oil also would help im­ prove our country's balance of pay­ ments picture and would benefit the nation's security. But despite these obvious advantages, the necessary pipeline has not been built, the oU remains in the frozen ground. The pipeline project has been stalled since the beginning by a series of delays resulting from suits filed by those who wish to protect and preserve the en­ vironment. However, most of the solutions the environmentalists offer mean the curtail­ ment or the prevention of technological and industrial development. In some measure technological and industrial development has helped to create the plight of our environment but blocking such development is no solution to the problem. This nation has the technological ex­ pertise which can function to protect the environment while continuing the devel­ opment of the nation's critical energy needs. There can be no doubt that this expertise can be applied to the building of the pipeline. There are""still some environmental challenges to the pipeline pending in the courts but Congress could pass legis­ lation which would reasonably satisfy the remaining objections. The pressure for such action grows as the energy crisis deepens. In his energy message to the Congress, the President called for such enabling legislation. And the AFL-CIO Executive Council, at its recent meeting, declared that Congress must act if the nation is to solve its immediate and long-range energy prob­ lems. The nation cannot suffer further de­ lay in the construction of the TransAlaskan pipeline. The whole problem has been studied and debated. If the United States is to ever reduce its dependence on foreign oil supplies, then sources such as the Alaskan oil reserves must be fully exploited. Congress must act quickly and must take whatever steps are necessary now or in the future to insure that those Alaskan oil reserves are linked to U.S. market by the Alaskan pipeline and by U.S. tankers. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be senbto Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXV, No. 6. June 1973. Page 2 Seafarers Log t �Second of Three for Delta Launch SlU-Confracted Delta Norte in New Orleans The second of the revolutionary LASH/container vessels to be built for the SlU-contracted Delta Steamship Lines was launched late last month at the Avondale Shipyards main yard divi­ sion on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, La. Christened the Delta Norte, the 893foot long vessel joins her identieal sister ship, the Delta Mar, which was launched on Jan. 27. A third sister ship, the Delta Sud, is currently under con­ struction and will be launched later this year. All three of these ultra-modem ships mean more jobs for Seafarers. The Delta Norte, is the second ship to be contracted for under the Merehant Marine Act of 1970 and the Delta Mar, was the first. Combined on the Delta Norte, and her sister ships is the capability to carry standard dry and refrigerated containers as well as the barges which are a part of the LASH (Lighter Aboard Ship) system. Each vessel is able to carry up to 74 barges (lighters), eaeh loaded with 370 tons of cargo plus 288 standard 20-foot containers or up to 1,740 containers by proportionately reducing the number of barges carried. The floating barges are hoisted aboard, or lowered into the water, over the vessel's stem by the ship's own 500ton crane. The Delta Norte, and her sister ships will also be equipped with a 30-ton capacity crane for handling con­ tainers. The barges are over 6I-feet long and over 31-feet wide. The barge crane can load a full barge every IS minutes and the container crane can at the same time load a full container every three min­ utes. With a molded breadth of 100 feet, the design draft of the Delta Norte is 28 The 893-foot long Delta Norte (Delta Steamship Lines) is side launched into the Mississippi River from Avondale Shipyards in New Orleans, La. feet with a cargo capacity at that draft of 15,000 tons. The impressive ship is powered by a 32,000 horsepower pro­ pulsion plant. Once ready for service, the Delta Norte, along with her sister ships, will ply the trade routes from the Gulf of Mexico to the east coast of South Amer­ ica via Caribbean ports. Delivering the main address at the Seafarers 5% Boost In fay Begins June 16 Additional increases will go into effect this month under the three-year freightship and tanker agreements nego­ tiated and signed in 1972 between the SIU and its contracted companies. Seafarers will receive approximately Blackwell Answers Critic Of U.S. yMerchanf yMar/ne Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell has branded* recent public remarks by Henry Kearns, president of the Export^ Import Bank of the United States, criti­ cal of the American Merchant Marine, as "allegations not in accordance with facts that are well known to anyone familiar with the maritime industry." Keams, in a speech before the World Trade Club of San Francisco on May 17, stated that the United States loses a very significant amount of export busi­ ness due to Public Resolution 17 which requires that Eximbank-financed goods must be shipped on U.S.-flag ships. He asserted that "our once magnifi­ cent shipping service has lapsed into in­ frequent schedules, slow service and obsolescence, too often lacking in mod­ em improvements as compared with the service offered by other countries." In response, Blackwell pointed out that the U.S. Merchant Marine, pioneers in the field of modern, efficient ship containerization, includes one third of all world containerships under its registry —thus capable of transporting more cargo with fewer ships. American containerships are also larger and faster than the foreign com­ petitors, evidenced by the SlU-manned SL-7 fleet which has significantly cut transatlantic transport time, and has slashed sailing time between the West Coast and Japan in half. June 1973 launching of the Delta Norte was Sec­ retary of Commerce Frederick B. Dent who noted that "under President Nix­ on's maritime program, embodied in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, we are engaged in the most ambitious upgrad­ ing of the American-flag merchant fleet ever undertaken in peacetime." By the end of the decade. Dent pointed out, the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 will "provide the United States with one of the most modem and effi­ cient merchant marines in the world." Dent further said that the unique de­ sign of the Delta Norte and her sister ships enables them to handle a wide variety of cargoes in barges and con­ tainers, "and their ability to service both shallow draft, lesser developed termi­ nals, as well as major port complexes, makes them uniquely suited for the Latin American trade routes they will serve." He pointed out that the U.S. govemment has invested $235 million in the LASH ship program "which now en­ compasses 20 vessels of this type or­ dered from Avondale. The investment by Delta and other steamship companies that have ordered LASH vessels is even greater," Dent noted. Also speaking at the launching was Captain J. W. Clark, president of Delta Lines, who pointed to the maneuvera­ bility and time saving aspects of the Delta Norte and her sister ships. "The unique part of Delta's LASH oper­ ation," he said, "is that the 'mother ships' do not need to berth at congested harbors. They do not lose time shifting from port to port or pier to pier." The Delta Norte was christened by Mrs. Frederick B. Dent, wife of the Secretary of Commerce. Among the many who were present at the launching was special guest Sen­ ator Russell B. Long (D-La.). "This is a measure of increased effi­ ciency rather than decreased service," said Blackwell. He also pointed out the U.S. fleet superiority in terms of barge carrying vessels: "As of September, 1972,10 of the 14 barge carriers in the world were under the U.S.-flag. These ships constitute the most recent technological development in the ocean transportation of general cargoes and will be of particular value in providing flexible service to the underdevelooed areas of the world." Blackwell also reminded the Eximbank President that an extensive review of shipping requirements was conducted by the Administration and in Congress in 1969—and resulted in the enact­ ment of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the most significant maritime legislation since the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. "This review, and passage of the 1970 Act reaffirmed the commitment of the U.S. government to develop a strong and viable merchant fleet" stated Blackwell, "but our records indicate no expression of interest nor any testimony before Congress by the Eximbank dur­ ing this review." Blackwell concluded that, "these facts do not characterize an industry which has lapsed into obsolescence or one which has taken a second position to the foreign competition." a 5 percent wage increase in pay at payoff time. The pay hike starts June 16. There will also be a boost in pre­ mium overtime pay rates for work done on weekends and holidays. In the first year of the contracts. Sea­ farers got an approximate 11 percent wage raise. With 5 percent pay jumps for both this year and next year, a total wage increase of 21 percent over the three year period of the contracts will be reached on June 16, 1974. Some average highlights of the new monthly base wage and premium rate increases include: • In the deck department, freightship bosuns will get a pay raise of $36.51 a month plus 32 cents an hour for premium overtime. (SL-7, SL-180 and SL-181 bosuns will get slightly higher increases). The SIU tanker bo­ sun (aboard vessels of 25,000 dwt or over) will get a pay raise of $38.93 and 36 cents an hour more for pre­ mium overtime. Freightship able seamen get a $27.79 pay hike and 24 cents more an hour in premium pay. Ordinary seamen get $21.73 more a month and 19 cents an hour more for premium pay. Tanker able seamen gain $28.12 more plus 25 cents additional an hour in premium wages. Ordinary seamen get a $22.30 raise plus 20 cents an hour in premium wages. • In the engine departments, aboard freightships, chief electricians receive a wage increase of $42.95, and a pre­ mium overtime increase of 37 cents an hour. QMEDs get a $41.08 hike with 36 cents an hour premium pay. Oilers and firemen-watertenders get $27.79 and 24 cents an hour for premium overtime. Wipers get $25.82 and 23 cents an hour premium pay. Tanker QMEDs get $42.95 and 37 cents an hour for premium overtime. Chief pumpmen get $39.29 and 34 cents an hour in premium wages. Oilers and firemen-watertenders get $28.12 and 25 cents an hour in premium pay. Wipers get $25.82 and 23 cents an hour for premium overtime. • In the steward department, freightship chief stewards get $36.51 more and 32 cents an hour more in premium overtime pay. Cooks and Bakers get $31.63 plus 28 cents an hour in premium wages. Messmen get a $21.56 boost with 19 cents an hoiu: in premium overtime. Tanker chief stewards (25,500 dwt or over) get $39.09 and 34 cents an hour in premium pay. Cooks and bakers get $32.98 plus 28 cents an hour for premium overtime. Messmen get $21.56 and a premium pay in­ crease of 19 cents an hour. Falcon Princess Earns A 'Well Done' The crew of the SlU-manned tanker Falcon Princess has received a "well done" from Military Sealift Commander Adm. John D. Chase for their superla­ tive seamanship during the transfer of MSC cargoes at sea. The tanker has been serving as part of the Charger Log IV Program con­ ducted by the MSC to gauge the fea­ sibility of using civilian owned and manned vessels to support the oper­ ation of military vessels. In a recent communication to the ship Adm. Chase said: "Your two product transfer of in ex­ cess of 50,000 bbls from an MSCcontrolled tanker (Fa/con Princess) to a U.S. Navy fleet oiler constitutes the transition point of the Charger Log IV Program from the testing stage to a fully operational support program. "The superlative performance of the icers and men of the Falcon Princess ? made this major transformation in Charger Log IV Program an un­ ified success." Page 3 �Congressman John H. Dent: Replies to'Runaway-Flag'Supporters,DefendsOil Bill As Seafarers ore well aH'are, there is presently a vigorous battle goingm in Congress for cargo preference legislation that would require that a percentage of U.S. oil cargoes be carried ori American-flag vessels. Antong the strongest opponents of this legislatidri are the major oil companies, and their front orgartizjations. Ona of the mtive these front orgaru:^tions working on behalf of the niajor oil companies is the American Committee for Flags of Necessity, chaired by Philip J. Loree. The American Committee for Flags of Necessity is composed of and financed by American shipowners who operate foreign flag vessels. When many members of Congress announced their support and sponsorship of tjie prpppsed oil carriage legislation,Mr. Loree directed a letter to edelt c^ the congressional of the bill, expressing hispuzzternehtover thm^^ Congressman JohnH. Dent (D-Pa.j, long a fighter for American industry and labor, (utswered.Mr^ Loree's letter to vigorously ex% press the reasoning behind his support for passage of the bill Representative Dent is a member of the House CormpUtee on Education and Labor, and Chairmm of the House General Sub­ committee oh Labor, \ In order to provide every Seafarefwith the fuhest possVkei^^^ formation on the current struggle ih Cbngfess for fiassage of th^ legislation, which is so important toi their pb security dr0 thM fiAdtebf the tnarhih^^^^^ texts of both Mr;Loree's lehCr tbthe bhpispotisQrs in and Congressman Dents reply to this letter from the Chairmkn of the American Com­ mittee for Flags of Necessity are reprinted in full on this page. AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR FLAGS OF NECESSITY •,(. :. 25 BROADWAY • NEW YORK. N Y. I0OO4 • PHILIP J. LOREE The Honorable John H. Dent U, S, House of Representatives Washington, D. C. 20515 OloiT 4-1483 DI<MV 4-1484 CASL^i •AUCOUFLAU' May 17, 1973 Dear Congressman Dent: It came as a surprise to learn that you sponsored H. R. 7460 and H. R. 7633, bills which would require that substantial percentages of oil imports be carried in high cost domestic tankers. Your support for this measure is particularly puzzling in view of the fact that consumers in your district are heavily dependent on imported oil and thus would be seriously affected if the bill ever became law. The maritime labor interests promoting such a proposal may not have explained, that the very recent termination of quotas under the oil import program has removed any lingering doubt whether consum­ ers would be saddled with the much higher transportation costs resulting from the mandated use of domestic tankers. By the end of this decade the added transportation costs would amount to several billion dollars on a cumulative basis. Proponents of this measure also may have neglected to point out that domestic tankers are now fully employed, while U. S. shipyards capable of building large tankers are now operating at near capacity. TTiis means that if H. R. 7460 and H. R. 7633 were enacted, we would have an immediate and continuing short supply of available domestic tonnage. As a result, charter rates would be driven up not only for oil imports subject to preference, but also for domestic oil movements, grain exports and government generated military cargoes. The anti-consumer impact of such a measure has been recognized by many members of Congress, including Senator Jacob K. Javits, who recently emphasized that ". . . the cost of this requirement to consumers in terms of higher prices for all kinds of oil—^including heating oil—at a time when oil is increasingly scarce and already under considerable upward price pressure will only result in turning the people against the shipyards and maritime workers and employees." I share your concern for promoting the domestic tanker fleet but I do not believe that this should be done by legislating captive cargoes at the expense of consumers in certain regions of the country. Modifi­ cation of the direct subsidy approach in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 is a far more acceptable means of building up our domestic tanker fleet. It is particularly appealing because subsidies are subject to annual review and control by Congress and the added costs are shared by all U. S. taxpayers. I am enclosing some clippings which shed some light on this very important subject. If yoii desire, I would be pleased to meet with you or your staff to discuss this matter further. Sincerely, PHILIP J. LOREE Page 4 COMHITTCC8: JOHN H. DENT Ct»T DISTRICT. riNNSTLVANIA AOeHCIS CORRCBRONBENeK TOl LAW AND riNANCK SUILDINO ANNBX as WKST FITTaSURSM STRBBT aUCNiSURO. FCNN8TLVANIA ISSOl OR RATRURN MOUSB OFRCR RUILDIND WASHINGTON. D.C. SOStS ffimtgrpSH nf % Uttitrh g»tatPH nf SpiTrpHpttfatiupH MaBlyittgimt, S.(C. 20515 EDUCATION AND LAIIOR CHAiriMAN. OENEflAL •UBCOMMITTEC ON LABOR HOUBS ADMINISTRATION CHAIRMAN. SUBCOMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS ROSKRT C- VAOLtV • TABF OINICYO* Mr. Philip J. Loree, Chairman American Committee for Flags ot Necessity May 22; 1973 My dear Mr. Loree: I see no rea.son for surprise on your part because of my sponsorship of American tanker use bills. Each of us in our own way—from the smallest to the tallest—can always find a logical and, if nece.ssary, a legal reason for protecting our own dung hills. Naturally, you are protecting the privilege held by the foreign flag ships. And, you make a case by your opposition to any measures taken by Congress to try to bring back to this nation some .semblance of even a minor position in maritime activity in this world. The arguments to the contrary may be just as interesting and valid. In every case I have ever had anything to do with, in my many years of fighting exorbitant depreciation of American activity and employment in the field of Merchant Marine, capital, and production of consumer goods, the scapegoat and the whipping boy has always been the consumer. I give your organization credit for being concerned about the consumer, but I am not foolish enough to believe that the primary mover in your organization is consumer well being. Congressional action that might put a few of the foreign flag ships into dry dock is a more logical reason for your concern. Mr. Loree, I have watched the consumer interest of importers, exporters, and foreign flag interests for many years, and their deep concern for the consumers in this country has always been a great source of wonderment if not merriment. There isn't a country or a flag which you represent that would allow for one day the destructive practices in all areas of international trade from production to distribu­ tion to consumption that this nation of ours has allowed and indulged in for many, many years. You say that another good argument for defeating this legislation is that foreign flag ships receive an even better reception in some areas because of anti-Ameriqan feelings. Isn't it strange that this nation— which has provided aid, assistance, comfort, and a helping hand to practically every nation on the face of this earth with an almost un­ limited amount of money, goods, foods, and favors—^now has to stop its ships from carrying products, and in many cases free products,-' because they don't like us. This reminds me of a U.S. Senator running for re-election who was told by his campaign leader that a certain county chairman was against him. The Senator looked perplexed, scratched his head and said, "I don't know why he is against me, I never did anything for him." If we hadn't allowed our Merchant Marines to become almost a non-entity and if we would have followed the practices in which almost all nations of the world indulge: work permits, border taxes, sur­ charges, safety laws, workman's compensation, and other methods of increasing their competitor's cost of doing business,jwe would not havp had to move into the Congressional form of relief we are now seeking. Using our highrcost, which in turn you relate to consumer prices, as a reason for denying our Merchant Marine a few crumbs from our own table is not valid, logical or economically sound. You and I know , that one of our big problems in Vietnam is the fact that we didn't have the.;bottoms tq provide die logistics^ All of a sudden, in lthat particular case, so-called cheap rates of foreign flag ships disappeared and the staggering charges to U S. shipments certainly do not give the flags of necessity shipsjmy claim to a halo or the feathery wihgs of im ang^ The consumer in the U.S. is the highest paid consumer in the world; and, persons like you and your organization have somehow caused him to believe that he can enjoy high wages for himself and have an unlimited access to low-priced goods from the lowest-waged workers in the world. We have considered ourselves an affluent nation and perhaps at one time we were; but, as an affluent nation the peoples of that nation must expect to pay for their affluency in the products that their higher wages produce. ^onomic colonialism under the free trade between the high-cost nations and the low-cost nations isn't any better than any other kind of colonialism. We fought a Revolutionary War to get away from being a raw materials nation, dependent upon the mother country for any manufactured or consumer goods. We fought and won because we only had one nation to fight against. Today practically every nation that has an anvil and a hammer is making goods for the U. S. market and so we are now a colony to many nations. We provide hides and they provide shoes, we provide grains and they provide meat, we provide cotton and they provide textiles, and we provide a market and they provide everything. I don't know your nationality. Sir; but, whatever it is I wish you were an American so you could see the truth for yourself. With every kind regard, I am Sincerely yours, JOHN H. DENT, M.C. Seafarers Log �Cutoff of U.S. Overseas Tax Breaks Proposed bySIU WASHINGTON — The Seafarers International Union has urged the House Ways and Means Committee to end the special tax credits and other special benefits enjoyed by the foreign operations of the major U, S. oil com­ panies. Testifying for the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union and the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department, O, W. Moody urged the House committee "to pro­ vide positive incentives for using Amer­ ican goods and to neutralize the incentives" for using foreign based goods and services. The SIU representative told the Committee that construction and use of American-built, American-manned tankers to meet the nation's increased oil needs would significantly lessen the drain on the U. S. balance of payments. He told the Committee that "we have had a direct interest and concern with international trade and the foreign operations of U. S. companies for sev­ eral years. From 1946 on, we have seen this country steadily decline from its number one maritime status as American-based companies, spurred by tax incentives, built and registered ships overseas." Specifically, the SIU representative told the Committee that present policies provide little tax incentive for using American goods and services compared to the generous tax savings for foreign investment. "The oil industry and the merchant marine are a case in point," he said. He suggested that "it is time to reex^ine tax mcentives given to foreign oil production," and urged elimination of the foreign oil percentage depletion allowance, which he said encouraged the development of foreign oil resources at the expense of developing our own. On foreign tax credits for the oil companies, Moody told the Committee that this benefit "enriches the petroleum companies and the host nations at the expense the American consumer." He said the system discourages the American oil companies from holding out against increased "royalty" pay­ ments when charged in the guise of taxes because the bigger the "royalty- tax" payments the bigger the U. S. tax savings to the companies. Thus, he said the average American pays higher gas and oil priees because the oil companies pass on the higher royalty-tax payments and in addition picks up the tax tab for the estimated $2.5 billion annually lost to the U. S. Treasury through this foreign tax credit loophole. In his testimony, the SIU represen­ tative said that existing tax polieies, wherein taxes on income from overseas investment that are deferred until the money is brought back to this country, has encouraged the American oil com­ panies to steadily escalate their foreign operations. Rather than repatriate their foreign Income to the U. S. and give up the tax deferrals, Moody said the oil com­ panies have branched out Into foreign Investmmts and marine fleets. In these key areas, the oil companies' foreign Investments have In fact outstripped Investments In the U. S., Moody said. As an example, he dted that in 1968 the U. S. oil companies Invested $805 million In foreign-flag ships and facil­ ities and only $50 million In American marine expenditures. In 1970 and 1971, the oil companies invested over five times more on foreign fleets than on U. S.-flag shipping, he said. In urging neutralization of the incen­ tives that encourage the use of foreign goods and services, the SIU represen­ tative recommended elimination of the oil depletion allowance on foreign pro­ duction, the overseas tax credit and the deferment of tax payments on foreignearned income. Pointing to the critical deficit in the U. S. balance of payments, the SIU spokesman said that the "use of Ameri­ can-built, American-manned, Ameri­ can-flag tankers should be encouraged to lessen the drain on our balance of payments caused by the energy crisis." "The building and operating of a strong American-flag tanker fleetjivould give this country a measure (rf selfsufficiency in the transportation trf its oil imports, a measure of self-suffi­ ciency in which the quantities of our current and future energy needs have become essential to our national sur­ vival," the SIU representative said. Named to La. Athletic Board Honored SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams (left) receives document ap­ pointing him vice chairman of the Louisiana State Athletic Commission. Holding the declaration Is Emile Bruneau, chairman of the group which regu­ lates boxing In the state. The presentation was made late last month In New Orleans. June 1973 J J 3 By B. Rocker U.S. Public Health Service Hospitals The SIU has vigorously supported legislation to keep the Public Health Service hospitals open. The Department of Health, Education and Welfare had announced its intention to close the hospitals, and had begun to phase them out. Some of the professional staff members, concerned about their future, resigned and took other jobs. Both Houses of Congress have completed hearings and just recently passed bills to require HEW to keep the hospitals open. A conference committee will meet to discuss and resolve the minor differences between the Senate, and House versions. When the conferees decide on the final version, it will go to both Houses for final approval, and from there to the President for his signature or veto. Cargo Preference More than a dozen bills have been introduced in the House to guarantee U.S.-flag ships a share of oil import cargo. H.R. 8193, introduced by Chairman Leonor Sullivan of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, would guarantee a 20 percent minimum, and would increase that guarantee to 30 percent by 1977. The AFL-CIO is supporting the oil cargo preference legislation as it did in the 92nd Congress, when we came close to a victory in the Senate. This year we hope to win that victory and to achieve the benefits which go with it—more jobs for seamen, an expanded shipbuilding program, better balance of payments, and more dependable transport of much-needed oil. Foreign Tax Credit SIU representatives testified recently before the House Ways and Means Committee in hearings on the Trade Reform Act of 1973, and recommended that "tax provisions which make it more profitable to operate overseas should be abolished." The largest commercial balance of payments deficit item is foreign oil; the second largest is cost of transportation of that oil. Our statement recommended encouraging American goods and services by abolishing oil depletion allowance, overseas tax credit, and deferment of payment of taxes on foreign-earned income. We believe that if these special incentives are abolished, oil companies will develop domestic resources. H.R. 6767 is still in Committee. Trans-Alaska Pipeline Ri^-of-Way Senator Jackson's right-of-way bill, S. 1081, which would permit the Secretary of Interior to grant necessary rights-of-way, has been reported out of the Interior and Insular Affairs Committee, and is expected to come before the Senate for a vote later this month. We support the Jackson bill, to permit the Secretary of the Interior to grant wider rights-of-way, and we support the earliest possible construction of the pipeline. Tanker Doable Bottmns The SIU has testified before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee in opposition to a proposed Coast Guard requirement for double bottoms on all new ocean tankers. Regulations and inspections for U.S.-flag ships are more stringent and better enforced than those of foreign-flag ships, making our tankers safer already. In addition, it has not yet been shown that double bottoms will significantly reduce pollution. For these reasons, a double-bottom require­ ment would impose an xmnecessary hardship when we are just beginning to build a newer, better fleet which will make us competitive. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Page 5 �mm The USNS Schuylkill was turned over to her SlU crew last April in the port of Norfolk before going back to join the MSG fleet. SlU Manning of 13 MSC Tankers a ^Milestone' The transfer of 13 Military Sealift Command tankers to civilian operation with manning by SIU crews has been praised as a "milestone" by Rear Ad­ miral John D. Chase, commander of the Military Sealift Command. was officially turned over to civilian operation on April 27, when she took on her SIU crew in Norfolk. The transfer of the tankers began when the USNS Maumee crewed up in Jacksonville late last yd^ In a letter written last month to Joseph Kahn, chairman of the board of Hudson Waterways Corp., now operator of the former Navy tankers, Admiral Chase noted: As a result of these transfers, more I Command is scheduled to receive deliv­ ery of nine new tankers to replace some of the older ships in the current fleet. The tankers are being utilized for refueling of naval vessels at sea and for resupply of many of the Navy's farflung bases, including such rembl^ areas as Antarctica. Rep. Carey Predicts Tow Industry Growth PINEY POINT, MD.—^Representa­ "This is an appropriate time for me tive Hugh Carey (D-N.Y.) predicted to express my sincere appreciation to those who contributed to this successful that the towing industry will play an in­ creasingly important role in the nation's turnover. transportation system, calling the "do­ "The transfers were accomplished mestic towing industry one of America's under adverse conditions, including most vibrant and growing industries." continuously changing ship schedules, The legislator, a member of the completely new crews, foul weather House Ways and Means Committee, conditions, and long hours of travel and said that the cargo moved on the work. The members of my staff who waterways had almost doubled in the attended each transfer unanimously past ten years, and "this growth is reported that your personnel displayed likely to increase... fueled by a num­ dedication and professionalism in plan­ ber of factors which have made the ning and accomplishing the job in the towing industry a vital segment of the most expeditious and efficient manner." nation's transportation network." Rep. Carey's remarks were made at The last of the formerly military crewed tankers, the USNS Schuylkill, graduation exercises conducted by the SIU's Lundeberg Upgrading Center here, at which diplomas were awarded to twenty young men who had received Art Benjamin, 49, basic training to prepare them for jobs SUP Official aboard vessels operating in the inland Art Benjamin, 49, business sec­ waters and harbors. retary of the SIUNA-affiliated Sail­ Carey pointed out the Importance ors Union of the Pacific, died May of this industry in providing low cost 29 of a heart ailment at the USPHS transportation of vital food, fuel and Hospital in San Francisco, Calif. other products to the nation's con­ A life-long resident of San Fran­ sumers. He said that the towing indus­ cisco, Brother Benjamin was welltry had also gotten an assist when the known and well-liked by all West Congress passed the 1970 Merchant Coast Seafarers. He joined the SUP Marine Act, making available to that in 1945. industry the mortgage guarantee pro­ Benjamin also had an intense in­ gram which had been previously avail­ terest in sports, especially boxing. able only to deep sea vessels. He said Brother Benjamin was buried "over $2 billion in mortgage guaran­ June 1 at Olivet Memorial Park in tees have now been used and among San Francisco. He is survived by these are loans for numerous modem his wife, Barbara, and his sons, towboats and large new barges." Steven and Michael. SIU Vice President Paul Drozak, national director of the Inland Boat­ Pages than 500 new job opportunities were made available to Seafarers. The contract awarded to Hudson Waterways, following competitive bid­ ding, provides that the company will operate the tanker fleet for the next five years. During 1974-5, the Military Sealift men's Union, urged the graduates to perform effectively on the job in the field and to take advantage of the op­ portunity to return periodically to the school to upgrade their job skills so that they can increase their earning power. He also stressed the necessity for joint labor, management coopera­ tion and mutual understanding of their problems so that "we can maintain an efficient and competitive industry." It was also announced by Hazel Brown, the School's president, that this program was shaped as the result of the recommendations of a joint com­ mittee representing the union and rep­ resentatives of its contracted operating companies and that the program would be continually upgraded to meet the changing industry demands. Rep. Hugh Carey (D-N.Y.) congratulates one of 21 young men in the first graduating class of deckhands at the Lundeberg School after they completed training for work aboard the to\^boats and barges of our nation's inland water­ ways system. At left is Gerry Brown, Piney Point Port Agent; and at right are Paul Drozak. IBU National Director, and Hazel Brown president of the Lunde­ berg School. Seafarers Log �The sixth and newest of eight SL-7 containerships ordered by SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service, Inc., the SeaLand Finance was christened and launched last month. Crewing of the Sea-Land Finance is set for October of this year. The next two containerships under construction are the Sea-Land Market, due to be manned by Seafarers in Sep­ tember 1973, and the Sea-Land Re­ source, set to get its SIU crew in March 1974. Five sister ships of the latest SL-7 have already completed their sea trials and maiden voyages from European waters to Sea-Land's container terminal in Port Elizabeth, N. J. The record-breaking Sea-Land Mc­ Lean and the Sea-Land Exchange are plying the run to Europe's Bremerhaven and Rotterdam and the Sea-Land Com­ merce, Sea-Land Trade and the SeaLand Galloway are to be on the run from Seattle to Kobe and Yokohama. By this winter, the Sea-Land McLean, the Sea-Land Exchange and the SeaLand Finance will join Sea-Land's Pa­ cific fleet. The 50,3r5-ton, black-hulled vessels steam 40 m.p.h. to Japan in about days from two 60,000 h.p. General Electric steam turbines whose 120,000 horses drive two 47-ton, five-bladed propellers at 135 turns a minute. Each SL-7 provides carpeted crew quarters with private baths. All quarters are in a separate deck aft. The bridge is farther forward than on most ships. The first keel among the eight con• tainerships was laid July 1970. »• 'I fta •'^5 W*ii tmrn mm ' 'J: •. . . S^a-Land Finance liilihch6Cl ;^ More SL-7s Under GdMtruction § --v..• . • - • SIU Gulf Ports Break Cargo Records New Orleans and Houston, two Gulf Co^t ports where SIU vessels fre­ quently dock to load and unload car­ goes, are constantly breaking records. Much of the cargo increase involves grain exports. In the Port of New Or­ leans, grain export records are expected to be broken for the second straight year. Last year, for the first time, the port exceeded one billion bushels in grain exports, and if there is no major setback. New Orleans will surpass that record in 1973, according to the execu­ tive secretfuy of the city's Board of Trade. increase in cargo volume was reported in January and February of this year as compared with the same months in 1972 which itself was a record-break­ ing year for the facili^. Total volume for the first two months of this year was about 13.5 million tons, as against 10.7 million in the same period a year ago. $348,000 For SealHt Ships In the first two months of this year The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift alone, more than 204 million bushels Command has announced that $348,060 of grain have been shipped from the was committed to U.S. commercial port. shipping for ship charters by MSC On an average day in New Orleans, during April 1973. about 40 ships go through the port, but Since July 1, 1972 MSC has com­ for the first three months of this year, mitted almost $152 million to U.S. 70 to 80 vessels a day have passed commercial shippiag for charter of through the facility, according to H. G. vessels, and has spent sOme $204.8 Joflray, associate port director. million for transportation of military The grain deal with Russia has ac­ cargo on commercial liners dining the counted for part of the increase but it past ten months. is not the only reason for the upswing. By using commercial ships on regular There has been an increase in business trade routes plus chartered commercial from other nations, such as, Japan and vessels, the Military Sealift Command the Mediterranean countries. moved 94 percent of all military cargo Cotton exports have also increased sealifited from the continental U.S! on as have plywood and rubber imports. Commercially owned U.S.-flag sfiips 'T think it is a reflection of the world during the first ten months of fiscal economy," Joffray said, "which seems to be just a little bit ahead at the present 1973. At the end of April, the Command time." He added still, that "all ports are had 92 privately owned U.S. ships now heavily involved in grain exports. under hire, many of which are manned Most of the wheat is being shipped out by SIU crews. These included dry of Texas ports .. ." while "most of the cargo vessels, tankers and ships used in oceanographic research. corn and soybean exports are going out The 13 Navy tankers operated for of New Orleans." He pointed out that the latter shipments are being trans­ MSC by SlU-contracted Hudson Waterways Corp. are not included in ported by barge down the Mississippi these figures and represent an addi­ River from the Mississippi Valley area. tional source of jobs for Seafarers. In the Port of Houston, a 25 percent June 1973 iV, • ., the tot^ overtime payable for watch stmidin^ in port after 5 pjn. " .m., Monday through Friday." I the actual number of worked. gard to .^ticle 11, Section 68 in the Tanker Agreement and Article don 70 m the Freightship Agreement—both of which deal with Seareceiving time off—a dariftcadon was announced by the UnionManagement Committee on Mar. 15,1973, The section in each agreement ^ provides that a Seafarer have time off "(not to exceed eight (8) working hours)". . The clarificadon was made with regard to subsection six which reads: „ . ; : "Where the seaman does not receive his day off as required above,^ he shall receive one (I) day'is pay in lieu thereof. If he receives only four (4) hours or less of his time off, he shall receive one half (^) day's pay in lieu thereof. This clause shall not apply where the seamaft has accepted overtime in lieu of time off." In the Mar. 15th clarification decision on this subsection the UnionManagement Committee agreed "that the'penalty of a day's pay shall not be applicable for a current voyage, if on arrival, the ship lays up, in the port of payoff." However, if the ship does lay up and a day was owed a Seafarer from a previous voyage, then he would receive that pay. Further, inasmuch as the provision was instituted for the specific purpose of getting time off for Seafarers, the penalties provided as outlined in sub-'" section six would not apply if the Se^arer did not request the time off. Page 7 'i: �SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen^s Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak SIU Patrolman Ted BabkowskI (right), on one of his regular visits to the PHS Hospital, takes down a beef of William R. King, 72, who sails in the engine department as an oiler. Seafarers Express Need SIU Fight for USPHS Has Long History The SIU continues fighting to prevent the eight marine U. S. Public Health Service Hospitals across the nation from closing down. The fifth Congress of the United States followed the lead of Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton who recommended in 1793 "the establish­ ment of one or more marine hospitals in the U. S... Five years later a Congressional bill "for the relief of sick and disabled sea­ men" was signed into law by President John Adams in Philadelphia. The next year, the first U. S. marine hospital opened in Boston. It was administered by the Treasury Department. This initial hospital later mush­ roomed nationwide with the opening of other PHS hospitals in Staten Island, N.Y., Norfolk, New Orleans, Galves­ ton, Mobile, San Francisco, Seattle and many other cities where they now no longer exist. In addition, PHS admin­ isters clinics, open to Seafarers and others in 32 other ports in the U. S. Care for ill and iiijured seamen began on the Mediterranean isle of Rhodes in the third century B.C., when the king proclaimed sailors on his merchant ships were entitled to medical attention. Roman Emperor Hadrian's (117138 A.D.) ships had a medical officer aboard each one for every 200 seamen. As early as 1445 seamen in Bristol, England got medical care in St. Bartholomew Hospital. Later, Queen Elizabeth I levied a tax for the aid of disabled mariners. The English victors over the Spanish Armada in 1588, Drake, Effingham and Hawkins in 1590 founded a fund for the relief of their ill sailors collected from the Royal Navy ffeets. Today looking back into history we can now see that the right of Seafarers to medical care is not just governed by traditional need, but by the right of law. HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9.6600 ALPENA, Mich..800 N. Second Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.V. . .290 Franklin St. 14202 SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ILL.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND,Ohio. 1420 W.25th St. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3d St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla.. 2608 Pearl St. 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. . 1 South Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3d St. 23510 (703) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. SIU Chief Cook Charles L. Johnston, 56, of Brooklyn organizes his gear. . 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa,. 2604 S. 4th St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. 534 Ninth Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P.R. .1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-0267 SEATTLE, Wash. . . .2505 First Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. . .4577 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. . . .510 N. Broad St. Wilmington, Calif. 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 2014971 Ext. 281 Pensioner Alfredo Mova, a steward in the SlUNA-affiliated Writing a letter home in the Staten Island Hospital is Frank Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, samples the hospital S. Kallcky, 64, of Cleveland who ships on the Great Ldkes food prepared by PHS chefs. in the steward department. Page 8 Seafarers Log �SHips Know Your Rights DISPATCHERS REPORT Atlantic, Gulf & Inland Waters District MAY 1-31,1973 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B All Groups Class A Class B Class C 3 23 16 13 8 10 3 4 17 30 11 26 25 199 17 30 74 ;... 18 79 537 6 48 8 24 15 10 7 18 55 81 27 47 14 360 1 13 3 7 8 7 2 1 19 31 12 10 19 135 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San,Francisco Seattle Totals 1 68 8 2 38 9 15 9 8 3 13 28 42 16 51 28 262 9 11 8 29 52 77 10 59 21 381 2 78 13 20 14 8 3 26 27 57 13 32 18 311 3 53 1 26 8 9 1 15 47 57 10 47 16 293 0 106 5 10 16 8 0 2 6 14 9 15 16 207 George D. Brady Please contact G. W. Smith in Okla­ homa City, Okla. Harold Allen Damon Please contact Mrs. Ruth Mehringer at 6727 Ave. O, Houston, Tex., or call 921-3173. June 1973 19 157 27 80 5 45 0 60 110 63 27 123 42 758 4 32 17 22 6 9 2 9 17 40 18 37 16 229 1 26 7 9 5 4 1 3 22 24 12 26 21 161 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 1 13 4 96 17 41 10 16 0 48 89 60 13 86 15 495 1 54 10 21 10 2 14 37 42 19 61 15 286 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Lewis A. Davis Please contact your wife, Shirley, at 3491 Old Alturas Rd., Redding, Calif. John T. Cames Please contact your wife as soon as possible at 33 Delta Dr., Pittsburg, Calif., or call 458-1148. . All Groups Class A Class B ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 3 10 REGISTERED ON BEACH 1 52 1 19 6 3 3 6 25 27 13 15 15 186 P e r s o n a J. • s ^ 2 79 4 7 4 3 0 0 13 11 11 5 10 149 0 23 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 33 1 121 17 37 13 16 3 46 53 32 11 59 19 428 0 149 9 19 2 5 2 1 6 42 13 26 7 281 B. W. Bertram Please contact Mrs. Frances L. Fox at 2009 W. 109th St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90047. Eugene Curry Friends of Eugene Curry are asked to drop him a line at his new address, 818 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, W. Va. 26041. All Seafarers Anyone knowing the whereabouts of steward department member John F. Castronover, please contact Mrs. Cath­ erine Castronover Lair, at 1143 North Island, Wilmington, Calif. 90744, or call 213-835-2138. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe­ cific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accord­ ance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the -shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275-20tb Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper maimer. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The 1^ has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplyifig a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should imme­ diately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against be­ cause of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic inter­ ests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment op­ portunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All con­ tributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feek that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitu­ tional right of access to Union records or information, he should imme^ate^ notify SIU President Paul Hall at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 9 �I AT SEA SS Sea-Land Commerce The first of the SL-7 class vessels to enter the transpacific service, the Sea-Land Commerce broke the speed record for that run on her maiden voyage. Sailing from Seattle, Wash, on May 21, she reached Kobe, Japan 5 days, 23 hours and 30 minutes later. The containership averaged 30.82 knots in crossing the 4,424 nautical miles. The prior record was actually calculated for the shorter Yokohama to Race Rock, British Columbia voyage, a distance of 4,230 nautical miles, and was established at 7 days 12 hours and 4 minutes in March 1962 by the Washington Mail. The Sea-Land Commerce bettered the 1962 mark by 36 hours. 55 long Lines On board the Long Lines (Isthmian) the crew had a lengthy discussion on the Harry Lundeberg Schoof of Seamanship at Piney Point, Md. and everyone present agreed that full advantage shodd be taken of the facilities there, including the upgrading and recertification programs. 55 Penn Ranger Seafarer R. M. Kennedy urged all crewmembers on board the Penn Ranger (Penn Shipping) to write to their senators, urging that all USPHS hospitals be kept open. 55 Shenandoah All of the crew has signed a letter to keep the USPHS hospitals open and they expressed the hope that the facilities will remain "open for all needy seamen." 55 Mohawk The educational director on board the Mohawk (Ogden Marine), Gio Renele, urged the crew to have all their imion cards and papers so that if any problems arose while at sea the union could provide quicker help. 55 Anchorage The crew of the Anchorage (Sea-Land) was presenteii an award by the company for being "Ship of the year, due to a zero lost time index in con­ junction with the most man hours" during 1971. Accepting the award from Sea-Land official A1 Rose, manager of safety for the Pacific and Far East, was Captain Hardy of the Anchorage. 55 Ogden Wabash On board the Ogden Wabash (Ogden Marine) Marvin Henry is making his first voyage after recently graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Brother Henry said that he really enjoyed sailing and got along well with the crew. He received a high school diploma through the HLSS GED program and had nothing but praise for the program and instructors at the Point. He plans to return for upgrading as soon as he gets in his required seatime. Stalwart Bosun "Tiny" Wallace was also on the ship and the thirty-year veteran of the union had special words of praise for Chief Cook Clyde Woods and the entire steward department for doing a great job in caring for Chief Steward Hargy who had a heart attack in Odessa, Russia. Brother Hargy was put ashore at a Russian hospital. SIU Representative George McCartney (left) Is the first to congratulate Sea­ farer Michael Kindya after Kindya received his license as Chief Engineer. Started ai 18: Seafarers Grad Upgrades From Foc'sle to Chief Engineer When Seafarer Michael John Kindya entered the Seafarers school of Seaman­ ship, he was determined to constantly better himself by taking advantage of all the excellent upgrading opportuni­ ties offered by the union to its mem­ bers. The perseverant young man partici­ pated in every SIU training program and the result is that today he is the first Seafarers school graduate to work his way up from the foc'sle to Chief Engineer, entirely through the SIU's own upgrading programs. The Manhattan bom Seafarer orig­ inally shipped out as an 18-year old saloon messman aboard the freightship Valley Forge, and later switched over to the engine department. He first entered the joint SIU-MEBA School of Marine Engineering in 1966 and received his Third Assistant Engi­ neer's License that year after complet­ ing an intensive five month course of study. He returned to the school in 1967 and again in 1970 completing similar courses—each time accumulating more knowledge and experience, and climb­ ing one step closer to the top. Recently, after years of hard work and study, Kindya earned his Chief Engineer's li­ cense. As might be expected. Brother Kindya's aspirations do not end here. "I plan to ship out as Chief Engineer as soon as possible and build up some capital" he said determinedly, "then I will return to the SIU's training school and work my way toward a license as Chief Engi­ neer on propulsion diesel vessels." After 14 years with the SIU, he had some definite feelings about the union. "The SIU took me off the streets as a kid" he said, "and gave me the help and guidance I needed to get where I am today. My whole family is proud of me and I am proud that I can provide for them so well, thanks to the union." Brother Kindya feels that his new position as Chief Engineer aboard ship is much more than just a job. "I will try to encourage the younger kids starting out to get involved in the SIU's fine pro­ grams" he said, "because each time they complete a course they will become more efficient at their job and can in­ crease their earning power." The 32-year old Seafarer makes his home in fifidge, Long Island with his wife, Janet, and two children, Stephan, 10, and Cheryl, 6. Paperweight Message 55 Brooklyn Sailing on board the containership Brooklyn (Sea-Land) are two brothers, Scott and Steven Wilkinson, both of whom are graduates of the Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Seafaring seems to run in the Wilkinson family since their father. Bud Wilkinson is an SIU member who sails as an FOWT and pumpman. Also on board was OS Tony Pinchook who is a 27-year veteran of the union. The well-knit crew of the Brooklyn was kidding Pinchook, saying that he had allegedly gained over 100 pounds on this voyage alone. 55 Transoregon The crew of the Transoregon (Seatrain) praised the quality of the food on board and the excellence of the steward department. A look at the menu shows that Spanish specialties such as "arroz con polio" were served in addition to the more commonly encountered dishes. 55 Galveston The crew aboard the Galveston (Sea-Land) reports that they are still re­ ceiving good movies and there is also plenty of popcorn on hand. The crew and officers also took up a collection of $90 and sent it to the American Merchant Marine Library Fund. Page 10 This paperweight has been distributed by the National Maritime Council to show that when cargo is shipped American, 71 cents of each dollar used for the shipping remains in the U.S. and thus heips this nation s economy and her balance of payments. The National Maritime Council was formed in 1971 and is composed of representatives from various maritime groups through­ out the country. Seafarers Log �i\iSC Stresses Confainerization ASHORE Sea-Land's Warrior Offloads in Open Sea With the U.S. Armed Forces, no­ tably the Military Sealift Command, placing more emphasis on containerization since Vietnam, Sea-Land's Warrior recently took part in Navy tests to de­ termine the most efficient methods to unload containerships offshore and at sea. The tests evaluated the techniques and equipment (such as cranes) avail­ able to offload a non-self-sustaining containership in the open sea. The tests took place in the Atlantic off Fort Storey, Va. The military operation stemmed from the theory that a commercial break bulk cargo ship could be replaced by a com­ mercial containership unloading at sea and onto the beach in forward areas where there are no pierside berths or shore cranes. Nineteen Army, Navy and Marine Corps tests included the unloading and transferring of containers to other ves­ sels while the ships were under way by using helicopters; and while the ships were anchored using LSTs (Landing Ship Tank) cranes and floating cranes to transfer containers. MSC Atlantic commander Rear Adm. William M. Pugh II hailed the tests as a success. He stressed the value of containerships for offship delivery service at both ends of an ocean haul. Last year, containerships carried more than 80 percent of Department of Defense cargo to Northern Europe and the United Kingdom. Galveston, Tex. The following Seafarers are in the USPHS hospital in Galveston, Tex. and would appreciate hearing from their shipmates. They are: E. Hartless, M. Dickerson, R. McNay, R. A. Savoy, K. Lewis, H. Overton, M. Curry, T. L. Laningham, F. E. Hughes. E. F. Rodriguez, W. Herrin, and E. Duxbury. Baltimore, tAd. Seven Seafarers are currently recuperating in the USPHS hospital in Bal­ timore, Md. and would like to hear from their union brothers. They are: Alvin D. Carter, James Hamilton, Gustave Holterson, Stanley Orkwiszewski, Edgar S. Smith, Chester Tillet, and Leon J. Webb. Oakland, Calif. To combat possible oil leakage from its ships while at dock, SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service has installed an Aqua-Fence oil containment boom at its Oakland port terminal, the first of its kind on the West Coast and the first ever to be installed by a containership operator. Although the company has never had an oil spill, Sea-Land installed the fence to better protect the waters in case oil should leak from a ship or fuel­ ing barge. The oil containment system consists of 3,100 feet of Aqua Fence oil barrier of which 1,300 feet floats permanently in the water under the pier and is secured by mooring rings to the pilings. The remaining 1,800 feet of outer or surrounding Aqua Fence is available to surround one SL-7 vessel or two vessels up to 700 feet in length. The fence itself is made of a 24-inch wide belt of reinforced nylon that comes in 100-foot lengths which are connected by quick locking devices. The 1,800 feet of surrounding barrier is also stored in four reels under the pier that permit it to be deployed at a rate of 100 feet every three min­ utes. As it is deployed, a small boat pulls it into position around the ship, each end being secured to the permanent Aqua Fence installed under the face of the pier. San Francisco, Calif. Anchored Sea-Land Warrior (center) shifts containers via cranes to the LSI (Landing Ship Tank) (left) and barge (right) In offshore unloading exercise. Ships Collide and Burn In Verrazano Narrows One of the worst disasters in the maritime history of the Port of New York occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday, June 2, when the 610-foot NMU-manned containership Sea Witch struck the starboard beam of the oilladen foreign-flag tanker Esso Brussels, touching off a series of explosions which transformed the surrounding waters of the Verrazano Narrows into a blazing inferno. Ten seamen, including the captain of the Sea Witch were killed, and six others including the master of the Esso Brussels are missing and presumed dead. The collision ripped a gaping 40-foot hole amidships the Esso Brussels, spill­ 'Lucky' Smuggler Stones Large one-holed stones were once very popular with rum smugglers. If there was a chance of capture, the "gentlemen" simply threw contraband tubs of rum overboard, preferably over a rocky bottom, securely lashed to a line weighed down by stones. The weight of the sinker stones kept the tubs of rum on the rocks below until it was safe to use "rock creepers", as specially designed grapnels were called, to retrieve their prizes. June 1973 ing part of her cargo of 313,000 barrels of crude oil into the surrounding waters, and causing the two ships to lock in a perpendicular T formation. Shortly after the 12:42 a.m. accident. New York Fire Department and Coast Guard fireboats surrounded the blazing ships, spraying the decks with a continu­ ous stream of water. A score of tugboats also converged on the scene and rescued the surviv­ ing 63 seamen who were precariously stranded on the decks of their ships or in the water. All of the survivors were hospitalized, many at the USPHS hospital on Staten Island, suffering from smoke inhalation, exhaustion and cuts and bruises—but they luckily incurred no serious injuries. As the rescue operations progressed, the ships began drifting with the tide, passing directly under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, which was closed to traffic for a time because of flanies shooting up beneath the bridge's super­ structure. ' The interlocked vessels continued to drift several miles past the bridge and were finally separated and grounded 600 yards off Coney Island in Brooklyn, N.Y. The vessels were still smoldering nearly three days after the tragedy. The Coast Guard is conducting a formal inquiry into the accident. The National Maritime Council's western region action group hosted 300 guests at its third annual Unity Dinner here early this month. Present were representatives of labor, steamship company officials, port officials, govern­ ment leaders and prominent shippers from the western region. The National Maritime Council, an organization composed of top repre­ sentatives of the maritime industry, holds its Unity Dinner each year at this time to thank shippers for shipping cargoes in U.S.-flag vessels. Prizes of a cruise to Hawaii, a cruise to the Isthmus of Panama, and six coastwise cruises were drawn for by guest shippers, and the first annual Binnacle Award was presented to T. J. Patterson, Jr., western region director, by Ed Turner, president. Marine Cooks and Stewards, for leader­ ship in directing a course of action for the betterment of the American Mer­ chant Marine. The welcoming remarks were made by Mayor Joseph Alioto. Master of ceremonies was Robert J. Benedict, chairman of the board, western region action group. "Since the inception of the National Maritime Council in San Francisco in 1971, we have worked toward and are now seeing a resurgence of the U.S. Merchant Marine, as typified in the modem, super containerships plying the waters of the Pacific," Patterson stated during his introductory remarks. Sea-Land ^Carfainer' A Sea-Land 35-foot Cartalner carrying four or five standard size American cars Is lifted off the Detroit. Note built-in chassis and rear wheels for overthe-road operation. The ship has been on the weekly Miami-Puerto Rico run since 1972 as a result of the growth of the auto business In the Islands. Page 11 I �The SAVANNAH National Maritime Day H 1 !• San Francisco SIU President Paul Hall, addressing a National Maritime Day luncheon in San Francisco, mged American-flag shipping companies to vigorously sup­ port cargo preference legislation now pending in Congress that would give them a share of this nation's waterborne cargoes. Hall noted that a concerted effort by both management and labor would in­ crease the chances for passage of such legislation. "Our problem is not with labor or management; we cannot afford to think and act apart, but must all work to­ gether", said Hall. While praising what he called "giant steps forward" in attaining such co­ operation, he said there was much to be done in that direction. He cited the National Maritime Council as as exam­ ple of how the three main parts of the maritime industry—labor, management and government, have gotten together to do what ever is possible to better the merchant marine. Citing the Alaskan Pipeline, Hall emphasized that its construction can do much to meet the present energy crisis faced by this nation and urged West Coast shippers present to get into the tanker business before those com­ panies that operate American-owned foreign-flag tankers succeed in exclud­ ing domestic shippers from carrying crude oil from the Alaskan oil fields to Pacific Coast refineries through amend­ ment of the Jones Act. Seattle SIU Port Agent Harvey Mesford lowered a floral wreath into Elliott Bay at noon on Maritime Day here in mem­ ory of all of those seamen who went down to the sea in ships and never came back. Aboard the 82-foot Coast Guard cut­ ter Point Doran tied up at Pier 57, rela­ tives, clergy. Coast Guard crewmen, skipper James White, the Propeller Club and maritime union representa­ tives heard brief prayers and saw the launching of a wreath shaped like a ship bearing miniature pennants with the initials of the unions — SIU, SIUNA-aflaiiated IBU, SUP, Alaska Fishermens Union, Marine Cooks and Stewards, MEBA, Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Firemens Union. Prayers were offered by the Rev. Ciaran Dillon, the Rev. Gene Wolfe, Rabbi Edward Ellenbogen and the Rev. C. K. Randoy. Howard F. Casey represented the Maritime Administration. Page 12 Washington, D.C. Seafarers from the SIU's Lundeberg Upgrading Center at Piney Point, Md. attended special merchant marine Na­ tional Maritime Day memorial services in honor of U.S. seamen held May 24 at the National Cathedral in the na­ tion's capital. Those present heard speakers praise the unique role in our nation's history traditionally played by the domestic merchant marine. The importance of future active par­ ticipation in world commerce by the American-flag fleet was also stressed. The memorial tribute in memory of the thousands of merchant seamen who gave their lives during World War II and during the Kor^ and Vietnam conflicts, was made by Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs. Seafarers and upgraders attending the ceremony included: Cy Perkins, Richard Wood, Stanley Castanza, David Lynn, David Fishcer, Lance Marks, John Chadwick, Robert Rey­ nolds, Michael Berry, Alan Curry, Randy McDonnell, Jack Vanderhoof, Guy Dudley, Duane Ostrander, Joseph Myers, Jack Dixon, Robert Wolfe, Terry Hines, Kenneth McLeod, Alvarado Santiago, C. W. Dalhaus, Clif­ ford Hall, Francis Rizzo, Eugene Stone and George Vukmir. New Orleans Maritime Day ceremonies here May 22 were marked by the laying of an anchor-shaped floral piece of red and white flowers on waters of the Missis­ sippi River. The rites were held in honor of those mariners who lost their lives at sea and on America's inland waterways. At the start of the ceremony, harbor • ships sounded their horns with long blasts, then Propeller Club president Carlos J. Lozano, Jr. spoke briefly ex-' plaining that May 22 was the nation's 40th annual observance of Maritime Day and was first proclaimed by Presi­ dent Franklin D. Roosevelt. Clergymen gave short inspirational messages. Following taps played by a U.S. Navy band bugler, a Coast Guard rifle squad fired three volleys into the air as the memorial wreath was carried by labor union oflicials to the flreboat. Deluge. The flreboat, flanked by two Navy Coastal River Division 22 boats, steamed to a quiet part of the river off Jackson Square. There, the wreath was put onto the river where it floated silently away. Rep. John M. Murphy (D'N.Y.) addresaeB New Yoric Maritime Day andioice an a revitalized U.S. fleet. ' _ Sf. (5 , Representatives from West Coast maritime unions and other g^roups gather b I ... Port of Seattle as part of Maritime Memorial Services on May 22. SIU Seattle ^ .Jv �Special Supplement SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION® ATLANTIC,GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT •AFL-CIO For SIU Atlantic^ Gulf, Lakes »a ! -Jy- �V' • • \' o; Jrv- : " CONSTITUTION i- I THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAATLANTIC. GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT Affiliated with Seafarers International Union of North America, American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (As Amended July 10, 1972) PREAMBLE As maritime and allied workers and realizing the value and necessity of a thorough organization, we are dedicated to the forming of one' Union for our people, tlie Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, based upon the follow­ ing principles; All members shall be entitled to all the rights, privileges and guarantees as set forth in this Constitution, and such rights, privileges and guarantees shall be preserved in ac­ cordance with its terms. We declare that American seamen are entitled to receive their employment without interference of crimps, ship­ owners, fink halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the Government. We affirm that every worker has the right to receive fair and just remuneration for his labor, and to gain suffi­ cient leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. We proclaim the right of all seamen to receive healthful and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to rest. We defend the right of all seamen to be treated in a decent and respectful manner by those in command, and We hold that the above rights belong to all workers alike, irresjwctive of nationality or creed. Recogmzing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are conscious of corresponding duties to those in command, our employers, our craft and our country. We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote har­ monious relations with those in command by exercising due care and diligence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all possible assistance to our em­ ployers in caring for their gear and property. Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: To use our influence individually and collectively for the purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seamanship and effecting a change in the maritime law of the United States, so as to render it more equitable and to make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development of a merchant marine and a body of American seamen. To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of maritime workers and through its columns seek to maintain their knowledge of, and interest in, maritime affairs. To assist the s^men of other countries in the work of organization and federation, to the end of establishing the Brotherhood of the Sea. To form and to assist by legal means other bona fide labor organizations whenever possible in the attainment of their just demands. To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals so as to make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable and useful calling. And bearing in mind that we are migra­ tory, that our work takes us away in different directions from any place where the majority might otherwise meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a faction of the membership, that the absent members, who cannot be present, must have their interests guarded from what might be the results of excitement and passions aroused by per­ sons or conditions, and that those who are present may act for and in the interest of all, we have adopted this Con­ stitution. , Statement of Principles and Declaration of Rights In order to form a more perfect Union, we workers in the maritime and allied industries, realizing the value and necessity of uniting in pursuit of our improved economic and social welfare, have determined to bind ourselves to­ gether in the Seafarers International Union of North Amer­ ica—Atlantic, Gulf, I.akes and Inland Waters District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the following principles: In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall ever be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our duties and obligations as members of the community, our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the menace of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the democratic principles to which we seafaring men dedicate ourselves in this Union. We shall affiliate and work with other free labor orga-; nizations; we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views; we shall assist our brothers of the sea and other workers of all countries in these obligations to the fullest extent consistent with our duties, obligations, and law. We shall" seek to exert our individual and collective : influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legislation and policies which look to the attainment of a free and happy society, without distinction based on race, creed or color. To govern our conduct as a Union and bearing in mind that most of our members are migratory, that their duties carry them all over the world, that their ri^ts must and shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as mem­ bers of the Union to be inalienable. y, • I No member shall be deprived of any of the rights 'or " privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the ' Union. . i II Every qualified member shall have the right to nominate himself for, and, if elected, or appointed, to hold office in this Union. III No member shall be deprived of his membership without due process of the lavy of this Union. No member shall be compelled to be a witness against himself in the trial of any proceeding in which he may be charged with failure to observe the law of this Union. Every official and job hold- er shall be bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member in accordance with the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. IV Every member shall have the right to be confronted by his accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law of this Union. In all such cases, the accused shall be guar­ anteed a fair and speedy trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union members. No member shall be denied the right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. Vi A militant membership being necessary to the security of a free union, the members shall at all times stand ready to defend this Union and the principles set forth in the Con­ stitution of the Union. Vli The powers not delegated to the officers, job holders, and Executive Board by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to the members. CONSTITUTION Article 1 Name and General Powers This Union shall be known as the Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and executive, and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of charters to, subordinate bodies and divisions, corporate or otherwise, the formation of funds and parti­ cipation in funds, the establishment of enterprises for the benefit of the Union and similar ventures. This Union shall exercise all of its powers in aid of subordinate bodies and divisions created or chartered by it. For convenience of administration and in furtherance of its policies of aid and assistance, the Union may make its property, facilities and personnel available for the use and on behalf of such sub­ ordinate bodies and divisions. A majority vote of the membership shall be authorization for any Union action, unless otherwise specified in the Constitution or by law. This Union shall at all times protect and maintain its jurisdiction. Article II Affiliation Section 1. This Union shall be affiliated with the Sea­ farers International Union of North America and the American Federation of Labor—Congress of Industrial Organizations. All other affiliations by the Union or its subordinate bodies or divisions shall be made or withdrawn as determined by a majority vote of the Executive Board. Section 2. In addition to such other provisions as are contained herein, all subordinate .bodies and divisions seek­ ing a charter from and/or affiliation with this Union, shall be required to adopt, within a time period set by the Exe­ cutive Board, a constitution containing provisions as set forth in Exhibit A, annexed to this Constitution and made a part hereof. All other provisions adopted by such subordinate bodies and divisions as part of their constitutions shall not be inconsistent therewith. No such constitution or amend­ ments thereto shall be deemed to be effective without the approval of the Executive Board of this Union, which shall be executed in writing, on its behalf, by the President or, in his absence, by any other officer designated by it. Such approval shall be deemed to be recognition of compliance herewith by such subordinate body or division. Where a subordinate body or division violates, any of the foregoing, and, in particular, seeks to effectuate any consti­ tutional provision not so authorized and approved, or com­ mits acts in violation of its approved constitution, or fails to act in accordance therewith, this Union, through its Executive Board, may withdraw its charter and/{or sever its affiliation forthwith, or on such terms; as it may impose not inconsistent with law, in addition to exercising any and all rights it may have pursuant to; any applicable agree­ ments or understandings. SecdoD 3. This Union shall also have the power, acting through its Executive Board, and after a. fair hearing, to impose a trusteeship upon any subordinate body or divi­ sions chartered by and affiliated with it, for the reasons and to the extent provided by law. j ,, Artlcle III Membership Section 1. There shall be two classes of membership, to wit full book members and probationary members. Candi­ dates for membership shall be admitted to membership in accordance with such rules as may be adopted from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership and which rules shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All candidates with 360 days or more seatime in a consecutive 24 calendar month period commencing from January 1, 1968, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels, covered by con­ tract with this Union, shall be eligible for full membership. All persons with less than the foregoing seatime but at least' thirty (30) days of such seatime, shall be eligible for pro­ bationary membership. Only full book members shall be entitled to vote and to hold any office or elective job, ex­ cept as otherwise specified herein. All probationary mem­ bers shall have a voice in Union proceedings and shall be entitled to vote on Union contracts. Section 2. No candidate shall be granted membership who is a member of any dual organization hostile to the aims, principles, and policies of this Union. The members, by majority vote, shall at all times have the right to determine the membership status of pensioners. Section 3. Members more than one quarter in arrears in dues shall be automatically suspended, and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than two quarters in arrears in dues. An arrearage in dues shall be computed from the first day of the applicable quarter, but this time shall not run: (a) While a member is actually participating in a strike or lockout. (b) While a member is an in-patient in a USPHS or other accredited hospital. (c) While a member is under an incapacity due to ac­ tivity in behalf of the Union. (d) While a member is in the armed services of the United States, provided the member was in good standing at the time of entry into the armed forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within ninety (90) days after discharge from the armed forces. (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues, because of employment aboard an American-flag merchant vessel. The provision of this subsection (e) shall be in­ applicable when such merchant vessel is operating upon the Great Lakes. Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be sufficient to designate additional circiunstances during which the time specified in Section 3 shall not run. It shall be the right of any member to present, in writing' to any Port at any regular meeting, any question with regard to the appli­ cation of Section 3, in accordance with procedures estab­ lished by a majority vote of the membership. A majoriW vote of the membership shall be necessary to decide such questions. Section 5. The membership shall be empowered to establish, from time to time, by majority vote, rules under which dues and assessments may be excused where a mem­ ber has been unable to pay dues and assessments for the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. Section 6. To preserve imity, and to promote the com­ mon welfare of the membership, all members of the Union shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be governed by the provisions of this Constitution and all poli­ cies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. Section 7. Any member who gives aid to the principles and policies of any hostile or'dual organization shall be denied further membership in this Union to the full extent permitted by law. A majority vote of the membership shall decide which organizations are dual or hostile. Section 8. ' Evidence of membership or other affiliation with the Union shall be in such form or forms as deter­ mined by the Executive Board, and shall at all times remain the property of the Union. Members may be required to show their evidence of membership in order to be admitted to Union meetings, or into, or on Union property. Article IV Reinstatement Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated in accordance with such rules and tmder such conditions as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the mem­ bership. Article V Dues and Initiation Fee Section 1. All members shall pay dues quarterly on a calendar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Constitution as amended and may be changed only by Constitutional amendment. Section 2. No candidate for full book membership shall be admitted into such membership without having paid an initiation fee of Five Hundred ($500.00.) Dollars, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. In addition, the can­ didate shall pay a Ten ($10.00) Dollar "service fee" for the issuance of his full book. Each candidate for probationary membership and each probationary member shall, with the payment of each his first quarterly dues, as require by S^on 1, pay at each such time the sum of One Hundred and Twenty-five ($125.00) Dollars as partial initiation fee. The total of such initiation monies so . paid shall be credited to his above re­ quired initiation fee for a full book member upon comple­ tion of the required seatime as provided for in Article lU, Section 1. Monies paid to the Unicm by any non-full book member prior to the effective date of this amended Consti­ tution, on account of initiation fee and assessments, not exceeding Two Hundred and Fifty ($250.00) Dollars, shall be credited to such member's payment of his initiation fee as required by this section. Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for organizational purposes in accordance with such rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the Executive Board. Section 4. All members shall be and remain in good standing. Special Supplement �% 'A Aitiefo VI Retirement from MembersMp Section 1. Members may retire from membership by surrendering their Union books or other evidence of affilia­ tion and paying all unpaid dues for the quarter in which they retire, assessments,- fines and other monies due and owing the Union. When the member surrenders his book or other evidence of affiliation in connection with his appli­ cation for retirement he shall be given a receipt therefor. An official retirement card shall be issued by Headquarters, upon request, dated as of the day that such member ac­ complishes these payments and shall be given to the mem­ ber upon presenting the aforesaid receipt. Sectimi 2. All the rights, privileges, duties and obliga­ tions of membership shall be suspended during the period of retirement, except that a retired member shall not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, upon penalty or forfeiture of his right to reinstatement. i Section 3. Any person in retirement for a period of two quarters or more shall be restored to membership, except as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly levied during the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than two quarters, the required payments shall consist of all dues accruing during the said period of retirement, includ­ ing those levied during that period. Upon such payment, the person in retirement shall be restored to membership, and his membership book, appropriately stamped, shall be returned to him. Section 4. A member in retirement may be restored to membership after a two-year period of retirement consisting of eight full quarters only by majority vote of the member­ ship. Section 5. The period of retirement shall be com­ puted from the first day of the quarter following the one in which the retirement card was issued. Section 6. No member may retire his membership dur­ ing the period of a strike or lockout. Article VII Systems of Organization Section 1. This Union, and all officers, headquarter's representatives, port agents, patrolmen, and members shall be governed in this order by: (a) The Constitution. (b) The Executive Board. (c) Majority vote of the membership. Section 2. The headquarters of the Union shall be lo­ cated in New York and the headquarters officers shall con­ sist of a President, an Executive Vice-President, one VicePresident in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary-Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Section 3. The staff of each port shall consist of such personnel as is provided for herein, and the port shall bear the name of the city in which the Union's port offices are located. Section 4. Every member of the Union shall be regis­ tered in one of three departments: namely, deck, engine and stewards department. The definition of these departments shall be in accordance with custom and usage. This defini­ tion may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one department to another except by approval as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership. Article VIII Officers. Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen Section 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected as otherwise provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the President, an Executive Vice-President, one VicePresident in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary-Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Section 2. Port Agents, Headquarters Representatives, and Patrolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. Article IX Other Elective Jobs Section 1. In addition to the elective jobs provided for in Article VIII, the following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitution; Committee members of: (1) Trial Committees (2) Quarterly Financial Committees (3) Appeals Committees (4) Strike Committees (5) Credentials Committees (6) Union Tallying Committees (7) Constitutional Committees SectioD 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by a majority vote of the membership. Committees may also be appointed as permitted by this Constitution. Article X Duties of Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Other Elected Job Holders and Miscellaneous Personnel (a) The President shall be the executive officer of the Union and shall represent, and act for and in behalf of the Union in all matters except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Constitution. (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, except as otherwise herein expressly provided. (c) The President shall be in charge of, and iiesponsible for, all Union property, and shall be in charge of headquar­ ters and port offices. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting Union action, the President shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (d) In order that he may properly execute his respon­ sibilities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting or otherwise. Special Supplement e) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the mem­ bership, the President shall designate the number and loca­ tion of ports the jurisdiction, status and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re-assign VicePresidents and the Secretary-Treasurer, without reduction in wages. He may also re-assign Headquarters Representatives. Port Agents, and Patrolmen, to other duties, without reduc­ tion in wages. The Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Balti­ more, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, Detroit and San Francisco may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment. Where ports are opened between elections, the President shall designate the Union personnel thereof. The President shall designate, in the event of the in­ capacity of any Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolmen, or any officer other than the President, a re­ placement to act as such during the period of incapacity, provided such replacement is qualified under Article XII of the Constitution to fill such job. At the regular meeting in May of eveiy election year, the President shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting report. In his report he shall recommend the number and location of ports, the number of Headquarters Representa­ tives, Port Agents and Patrolmen which are to be elected. He shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular office thereof, or any similar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed, except that the President may, in his discretion, postpone the recommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting in October. This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrolman and/or Headquarters Representative, shall be designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the membership. (f) The President shall be chairman of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits of his powers, for the enforcement of this Constitution, the poli­ cies of the Union, and all rules and rulings adopted by the Executive Board, and those duly adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, position, and prestige of the Union. (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those other duties lawfully imposed upon him. (i) The responsibility of the President may not be dele­ gated, but the President may delegate to a person or persons the execution of such of his duties as he may in his discre­ tion decide, subject to the limitations set forth in this Constitution. (j) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Headquar­ ters Representative, Port Agent, or Patrolman shall be filled by the President by temporary appointment of a member qualified for the office or job under Article XII of this Constitution, except in those cases where the filling of such vacancy is otherwise provided for by this Constitution. (k) The President is directed to take any and all meas­ ures and employ such means which he deems necessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further the welfare of the Union and its members, in all matters involving national, state or local legislation issues, and public affairs. (1) The President shall have authority to require any officer or Union representative to attend any regular or special meeting if, in his opinion, it is deemed necessary. Section 2. Executive Vice-President The Executive Vice-President shall perfofm any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. The Executive Vice-President shall be a member of the : Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. Section 3. Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement I The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract ; Enforcement shall perform any and all duties ^signed him i or delegated to him by the President. In addition, hp shall j be responsible for all contract negotiations, the formulation 1 of bargaining demands, and the submission of proposed collective bargaining agreements to the membership for { ratification. He shall also be responsible, except as other­ wise provided in Article X, Section 13(d) (1), for strike authorization, signing of new contracts, and contract en­ forcement. He shall also act for headquarters in executing j the administrative functions assigned to headquarters by ! this Constitution with respect to trials and appeals except I if he is a witness or party thereto, in which event the Sec! retary-Treasurer shall act in his place. In order that he may j properly execute these responsibilities he is hereby in' structed and authorized to employ such help as he deems necessary, be it legal, or otherwise, subject to approval of the Executive BoarH. i The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract j Enforcement shall be a member of the Executive Board I and may cast one vote in that body. Section 4. Secretary-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated him by the President. He shall be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up, and maintenance of, sound accounting and bookkeeping sys­ tems; the setting up, and maintenance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the proper collec­ tion, safeguarding, and expenditure of all Union funds, port or otherwise. He shall submit to the membership, for each quarterly period, a detailed report of the entire Union's financial operations and shall submit simultaneously there­ with, the Quarterly Financial Committee report for the same period. The Secretary-Treasurer's report shall be pre­ pared by an independent Certified Public Accountant. He shall also work with all duly elected finance committees. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible for the timely filing of any and all reports on the operations of the Union, financial or otherwise, that may be required by any Federal or state laws. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it legal, account­ ing, or otherwise, subject to approval of the Executive Board. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member of the Execu­ tive Board and may cast one vote in that body. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member ex-officio of the Credentials and Union Tallying Committees. In addition he shall make himself and the records of his office avail­ able to the Quarterly Financial Committee. Section 5. Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast. The Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be enti** to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Atlantic Coast, including their organizing activities. The Atlantic Coast area is deemed to mean that area from and including Georgia through Maine and shall also include the Islands ' in the Caribbean. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Section 6. Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast The Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast shall be a member of the Executive Board and shaU be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the Ports, and the personnel thereof on the Gulf Coast including their organizing activities. The Gulf Coast area is deemed to mean the State of Florida, all through the Gulf, including Texas. In order that he may properly execute his responsibili­ ties he is empowered and authorized to retain any techffic^ or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Section 7. Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. The Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Lakes and Inland Waters, including their organizing activities. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empower^ and authorized to retain any technical or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to appro­ val of the Executive Board. Section 8. Headquarters Representatives. The Headquarters Representatives shall perform any and all duties assigned them or delegated to them by the Presi­ dent or the Executive Board. Section 9. Port Agents. (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the ad­ ministration of Union affairs in the port of his jurisdiction subject to the direction of the area Vice-President. (b) He shall, within the jurisdiction of his port, be re­ sponsible for the enforcement and execution of the Consti­ tution, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted by the Executive Board, and by a majority vote of the mem­ bership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other con­ siderations affecting {wrt action, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or other­ wise, for the activities of his port, whenever demanded by the President, the Vice-President of the area in which his port is located, or by the Secretary-Treasurer. (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward to the Secretary-Treasurer, a weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income and expenses, and complying with all other accounting directions issued by the Srcretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent may assign each port Patrolman to such duties as fall within the jurisdiction of the port, re­ gardless of the departmental designation, if any, under which the Patrolman was elected. (f) The Port Agent shall designate which members at that port may serve as representatives to other organiza­ tions, affiliation with which has been properly authorized. Section 10. Patrolmen. Patrolmen shall perform any duties assigned them by the Agent of the Port to which they are assigned. Section 11. Executive Board. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive Vice-President, the Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, the Secreta^-Treasurer, the Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast Area, the Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast Area, the Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Wa­ ters, and the National Director (or chief executive officer) of each subordinate body or division created or chartered by the Union whenever such subordinate body or division has attained a membership of 3,200 members and has main­ tained that membership for not less than three (3) months. Such National Director (or chief executive officer) shall be a member of the respective subordinate body or division and must be qualified to hold office under the terms of the Constitution of such division or subordinate body. The Executive Board shall meet no less than twice each year and at such times as the President and/or a ma­ jority of the Executive Board may direct. The President shall be chairman of all Executive Board meetings unless absent, in which case the Executive Board shall designate the chairman. Each member of the Executive Board shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. Its decision shall be determined by majority vote of those voting, providing a quorum of three is present. It shall be the duty of the Executive Board to develop policies, strategies and rules which will advance and protect the interests and welfare of the Union and the Members. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer, or in his absence, an appointee of the Executive Board, to keep accurate minutes of all Executive Board meetings. The Executive Board shall determine per capita tax to be levied and other terms and conditions of affiliation for any group of workers desiring affiliation. The Executive Board may direct the administration of all Union affairs, properties, policies and personnel in any and all areas not otherwise specifically provided for in this Con­ stitution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive Board may act without holding a formal meeting provided all members of the Board are seilt notice of the proposed action or actions and the decision thereon is reduc^ to writing and signed by a majority of the Executive Board. In the event that death, resignation or removal from office for any reason should occur to the President, the Executive Board by majority vote shall name a successor from its own membership who shall fill that vacancy until the next general election. In the event the President is incapacitated for a period of more than thirty (30) days, and the Executive Board by majority vote thereafter determines that such incapacity prevents the President from carrying out his duties, the Executive Board by majority vote- may appoint from among its own membership the officer to fill the office of Presi­ dent. This appointment shall terminate upon the President's recovery from such incapacity or upon the expiration of the President's term of office, whichever occurs first. The Executive Board by majority vote may grant re­ quests for leaves of absence with or without pay to officers. In the event that a leave is granted to the President, the Executive Board by a majority vote, shall designate from among its own membership who shall exercise the duties of the President during such period of leave. Notwithstanding the provision of Section l(j) of this Article X, the Executive Board, by majority vote, may determine not to fill any vacancy in any office or job for any part of an unexpired term. Section 12. Delegates. (a) The term "delegates" shall mean those members of Page 3 �the Union and its subordinate bodies or divisions who are elected in accordance with the provisions of this Constitu­ tion, to attend the convention of the Seafarers international Union of North America. The following officers and job holders, upon their election to office or job shall, during the term of their office or job, be delegates to all Conven­ tions of the Seafarers International Union of North Amer­ ica in the following order of priority: President; Executive Vice-President; Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement; Secretary-Treasurer; Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters; Headquarters Representatives, with priority to those most senior in full book Union member­ ship; Port Agents, with priority to those most senior in ful book Union membership; and Patrolmen, with priority to those most senior in full book Union membership. (b) Each delegate siiall, by his vote and otherwise, sup­ port those policies agreed upon by the majority of the dele­ gates to the Convention. (c) The President shall assign to each subordinate body or division that number of delegates to which this Union would have been entitled, if its membership had been in­ creased by the number of members of the subordinate body or division, in accordance with the formula set forth in the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, except that this provision shall not be applied so as to reduce the number of delegates to which this Union would otherwise have been entitled. Section 13. Committees. (a) Trial Committee. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trials of a person charged, and shall submit findings and recommendations as prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special obliga­ tion of the Trial Committee to observe all the requirements of this Constitution with regard to charges and trials, and their findings and recommendations must specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the Trial Committee, the. rights of any accused, under this Constitution, were prop­ erly safeguarded. (b) Appeals Committee. 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not incon­ sistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than one week after the close of the said hearing, make and submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not in­ consistent therewith. (c) Quarterly Financial Committee. 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make an examination for each quarterly period of the finances of the Union and shall report fully on their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, separate recommendations and separate findings. 2. The findings and recommendations of this committee shall be completed within a reasonable time and after the election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all ports, as set forth herein. 3. All officers. Union personnel and members are re­ sponsible for complying with all demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, etc., by the said Quarterly Financial Committee. The committee shall also have available to it, the services of the independent certified public accotmtants retained by the Union. 4. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. 5. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall consist of seven (7) full book members in good standing to be elected at Headquarters—Port of New York. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee. Committee members shall be elected at the regular Headquarters— Port of New York meeting designated by the SecretaryTreasurer. In the event such regular meetings cannot be held for lack of a quorum, the New York Port Agent shall call a special meeting as early as possible for the electing of Committee members to serve on the Quarterly Financial Committee. On the day following their election, and con­ tinuing until the Committee has completed its report, each Committee member shall be paid for hours worked at the standby rate of pay, but in no event shall they be paid less than eight (8) hours per day. They shall be furnished room and board during the period they are performing their duties. In the event a committee member ceases to act, no replacement need be elected, unless there are less than three (3) committee members, in which event they shall suspend their work until a special election for committee members shall be held as provided above, for such number of com­ mittee members as shall be necessary to constitute a com­ mittee of not less than three (3) members in good standing. (d) Strike Committee 1. In no event shall a general strike take place unless ap­ proved by a majority vote of the membership or segment of the Union, whichever applies. 2. In the event a general strike has been approved by the membership the Port Agents in all affected ports shall call a timely special meeting for the purpose of electing a strike committee. This committee shall be composed of three full book members and their duties shall consist of assisting the Port Agent to effectuate all strike policies and strategies. Article Xi Wages and Terms of Office of Officers and Other Elective Job Holders, Union Employees, and Others Section 1. The following elected officers and jobs shall be held for a term of four years: President Vice-Presidents Secretary-Treasurer Headquarters Representatives Port Agents Patrolmen Page 4 The term of four years set forth here is expressly subject to the provisions for assiunption of office as contained m Article XllI, Section 6 (b) of this Constitution. The first nomination and election of officers and jobs under this amended Constitution as provided for in this Article XI and Articles Xll and XIII, shall be held in the year 1975. Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those indicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions thereof, unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the mem­ bership or segment of the Union, whichever applies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Section 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any office or other elective job shall be determined from time to time by the Executive Board subject to approval of the membership. Section 4. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business, or other venture in which this Union participates; or which it organizes or creates. In such situations, instructions conveyed by the Executive Board shall be followed. Article Xll Qualifications for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Elective Jobs Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any office or the job of Head­ quarters Representative, Port. Agent or Patrolman provided: (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime in an unlicensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels. In computing time, time spent in the em­ ploy of the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, shall count the same as seatime. Union records, Welfare Plan records and/or company records can be used to determine eligibil­ ity; and (b) He has been a full book member in continuous good standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immedi­ ately prior to his nomination; and (c) He has at least one hundred (100) days of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag mer­ chant vessel or vessels covered by contract with this Union, or one hundred (100) days of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, or a com­ bination of these, between January 1st and ffie time of nomination in the election year, except if such seatime is wholly aboard such merchant vessels operating solely upon the Great Lakes, in which event he shall have at least sixty-five (65) days of such seatime instead of the fore­ going one hundred (100) days; and (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and (e) He is not disqualified by law. He is not receiving a pension from this Union's Pension Fund, if any, or from a Union-Management Fund to which Fund this Union is a party or from a company under coiitract with this Union. Section 2. All candidates for. and holders of, other elec­ tive jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be full book members of the Union. Section 3.: All candidates for, and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accordance with this Constitution, shall maintain full book membership in good ^standing. % Article Xlll El^ions for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen Section 1. Nominations. Except as provided in Section 2 (b) of this Article, any full book member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, by delivering or causing to be deliv­ ered in person, to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer at headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Creden­ tials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the address of headquarters. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: (a) The name of the candidate. (b) His home address and mailing address. (c) His book number. (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrol­ man. (e) Proof of citizenship. (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. (g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall notify the Credentials Committee what ship he is on. This shall be done also if he ships subsequent to forward­ ing his credentials. (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years last past, have I been either a member of the Com­ munist Party or convicted of, or served any part of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbery, bribery, extor­ tion, embezzlement, grand larceny, burglary, arson, viola­ tion of narcotics laws, murder, rajpc, assault with intent to kill, assault which inflicts grievous bodily injury, or violalation of Title II or III of the Landrum-Griffin Act, or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." Dated Signature of member Book No Printed forms of the certificate shall be made available to nominees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute such a certificate, but is, in fact, legally eligible for an office or job by reason of the restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviction or a favorable deter­ mination by the Board of Parole of the United States De­ partment of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed statement of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. Any full book member may nominate any other full book member in which event such full book member so nominated shall comply with the provisions of this Article as they are set forth herein, relating to the submission of credentials. By reason of the above self nomination provi­ sion the responsibility if any, for notifying a nominee of his nomination to office, shall be that of the nominator. All documents required herein must reach headquarters ^ no earlier than July 15 and no later than August 15 of the election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon the latter's request. Section 2. Credentials Committee. (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regular meeting in August of the election year, at the port where Headquarters is located. It shall consist of six (6) full book members in attendance at the meeting, with two (2) members to be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No officer. Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or candidate for office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the President or Executive Vice-Presi­ dent, or the Secretary-Treasurer, in that order, calls a special meeting at the port where Headquarters is located in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's results shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at that Port. (b) After its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the person has submitted his application correctly and possesses the neces­ sary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the findings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "dis­ qualified," the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membersl^, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the bulletin board in each port. On the last day of nominations, one member of the Committee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept de­ livery of credentials. All credentials must be in head­ quarters by midnight of closing day. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the addresses listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He shall also be sent a letter containing their rea­ sons for such disqualification by air mail, special delivery, registered or certified, to the mailing address designated pursuant to Section 1(b) of this Article. A disqualified applicant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the Committee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each port, where the appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular meeting no later than the second meeting after the Com­ mittee's election. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure timely delivei7 of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may appear in person before the Committee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within the time set forth in this Constitution and still reach the ports in time for the first regular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any disquali­ fication by the Credentials Committee, in which event the one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requirements of Section 1(a) of Article Xn. Section 3. Balloting Procedures. (a) Balloting in the manner hereafter provided, shall commence on November 1st of the election year and shall continue through December 31st, exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holidays legally recognized in the City of which the port affected is located. If November 1st or December 31st falls on a holiday legally recognized in a Port in the City in which that port is located, the balloting period in such port shall commence or terminate, as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, for the purpose of full book members securing their ballots, the ports shall be open from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon, Monday through Saturdays, ex­ cluding holidays. (b) Balloting shall be by mail. The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as to candidates or ports. The ballots may contain general information and instructive comments not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within each category with book number and job seniority classification status. The listing of the pprts shall first set forth Headquarters and then shall follow a geographical pattern, commencing with the most northerly port of the Atlantic Coast, follow­ ing the Atlantic Coast down to the most southerly port on that coast, then westerly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, , until the list of ports is exhausted. Any port outside the Continental United States shall then be added. TTiere shall be no write-in voting and no provisions for the same shall appear on the ballot. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be so perforated as to enable that portion con­ taining the said number to be easily removed to insure secrecy of the ballot. On this removable portion shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting date thereof. (c) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Secretary-Treasurer shall be the only official ballots. No others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indi­ cated in the preceding paragraphs and shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A sufficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto, shall be maintained by the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indi­ cating the amount and serial numbers of the ballots sent. The Secretary-Treasurer shall also-send to each Port Agent a sufficient amount of blank opaque envelopes containing the word, "Ballot" on the face of the envelope, as well as a sufficient amount of opaque mailing envelopes, first class postage prepaid and printed on the face thereon as the �addressee shall be the name and address of the depository for the receipt of such ballots as designated by the Presi­ dent in the manner provided by Article X, Section 1, of this Constitution. In the upper left-hand comer of such mailing envelope, there shall be printed thereon, as a top line, provision for the voter's signature and on another line immediately thereunder, provision for the printing of the voter's name and book number. In addition, the SecretaryTreasurer shall also send a sufficient amount of mailing envelopes identical with the mailing envelopes mentioned above, except that they shall be of different color, and shall contain on the face of such envelope in bold letters, the word, "Challenge." The Secretary-Treasurer shall further furnish a sufficient amount of "Roster Sheets" which shall have printed thereon, at the top thereof, the year of the election, and immediately thereunder, five (5) vertical collunns designated, date, ballot number, signature full book member's name, book number, and comments, and such roster sheets shall contain horizontal lines immediately imder the captions of each of the above five columns. The Secre­ tary-Treasurer shall also send a sufficient amount of envel­ opes with the printed name and address of the depository on the face thereof, and in the upper left-hand comer, the name of the port and address, and on the face of such envelope, should be printed the words, "Roster Sheets and Ballot Stubs". Each Port Agent shall maintain separate records of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count the ballots when received, to insure that the amount sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer as having been sent to that Port. The Port Agent shall immediately execute and return to the Secretary-Treasurer a receipt, acknowledging the correctness of the amount and the numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrepancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded for all the aforementioned election material actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times be available to any member asking for inspection of the same at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer and shall be turned over to the Union Tallying Committee. (d) Balloting shall be secret. Only full book members in good standing may vote. Each full book member may secure his ballot at Port offices, from the Port Agent or his duly designated representative at such port. Each Port Agent shall designate an area at the Port office over which should be posted the legend "Voting Ballots Secured Here." When a full book member appears to vote he shall present his book to the Port Agent or his aforementioned duly designated representative. The Port Agent or his duly designated representative shall insert on the roster sheet under the appropriate column the date, the number of the ballot given to such member and his full book number, and the member shall then sign his name on such roster sheet under the appropriate column. Such member shall have his book stamped with the word, "Voted" and the date, and shall be given a ballot, and simultaneously the perforation on the top of the ballot shall be removed. At the same time the member shall be given the envelope marked "Ballot" together with the pre-paid postage mailing envelope addressed to the depository. The member shall take such ballot and envelopes and in secret thereafter, mark his ballot, fold the same, insert it in the blank envelope marked "Ballot", seal the same, then insert such "Ballot" - envelope into the mailing envelope, seal such mailing envelope, si^ his name on the upper left-hand comer on the first line of such mailing envelope and on the second line in the upper left-hand comer print his name and book number, after which he shall mail or cause the same to be mailed. In the event a full book member appears to vote and is not in good standing, or does not have his membership book with him or it appears for other valid reasons he is not eligible to vote, the same procedure as provided above shall apply to him, except that on the roster sheet under the column "Comments", notation should be made t^at the member voted a challenged ballot and the reason for his challenge. Such member's membership book shall be stamped "voted challenge", and the date, and such member instead of the above-mentioned mailing envelope, shall be given the mailing envelope of a different color marked on the face thereof with the word, "Chal­ lenge". At the end of each day, the Port Agent or his duly designated representative shall enclose in the envelope addressed to the depository and marked "Roster Sheets and Ballot Stubs", the roster sheet or sheets executed by the members that day, together with the numbered perforated slips removed from the ballots which had been given to the members, and then mail the same to such depository. To insure that an adequate supply of all balloting material is maintained in all ports at all times, the Port Agent or his duly designated representative, simultaneously with mailing of the roster sheets and ballot stubs to the depository at the end of each day, shall also make a copy of the roster sheet for that day and mail the same to the SecretaryTreasurer at Headquarters. The Port Agent shall be responsible for the proper safeguarding of all election material and shall not release any of it until duly called for and shall insure that no one tampers with the material placed in his custody. (e) Full book members may request and vote an absen­ tee ballot under the following circumstances; while such member is employed on a Union contracted vessel and which vessel's schedule does not provide for it to be at a port in which a ballot can be secured during the time and period provided for in Section 4(a) of this Article or is in a USPHS Hospital anytime during the first ten (10) days of the month of November of the Election Year. "The mem­ ber shall make a request for an absentee ballot by registered or certified mail or the equivalent mailing device at the location from which such request is made, if such be the case. Such request shall contain a designation as to the address to which such member wishes his absentee ballot returned. The request shall be postmarked no later than 12:00 P.M. on the 15th day of November of the election year, shall be directed to the Secretary-Treasurer at Head­ quarters and must be delivered no later than the 25th of such November. The Secretary-Treasurer shall determine whether such member is eligible to vote such absentee ballot. The Secretary-Treasurer, if he determines that such member is so eligible, he shall by the 30th of such Novem­ ber, send by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address so designated by such member, a "Ballot", after removing the perforated numbered stub, together with the hereinbefore mentioned "Ballot" envelope, and mailing envelope addressed to the depository, except that printed on the face of such mailing envelope, shall be the words "Absentee Ballot" and appropriate voting instructions shall accompany such mailing to the member. If the SecretaryTreasurer determines that such member is ineligible to receive such abstentee ballot, he shall nevertheless send such member the aforementioned ballot with accompanying material except that the mailing envelope addressed to the depository shall have printed on the face thereof the words "Challenged Absentee Ballot." The SecretaryTreasurer shall keep records of all of the foregoing, includ­ ing the reasons for determining such member's ineligibility, which records shall be open for inspection by full book members and upon the convening of the Union Tallying Committee, presented to them. The Secretary-Treasurer shall send to all Ports, the names and book numbers of the members to whom absentee ballots were sent. (f)_ All ballots to be counted, must be received by the depository no later than the January 5th immediately sub­ sequent to the election year and must be postmarked no later than 12 midnight December 31st of the election year. Section 4. (a) At the close of the last day of the period for securing ballots, the Port Agent in each port, in addi­ tion to his duties set forth above, shall deliver or mail to Headquarters by registered or certified mail, attention Union Tallying Committee, all unused ballots and shall specifically set forth, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. (b) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 16 full book members. Two shall be elected from each of the eight ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, Detroit and San Francisco. The election shall be held at the regular meeting in December of the election year, or if the Executive Board otherwise deter­ mines prior thereto, at a special meeting held in the afore­ said ports, on the first business day of the last week of said month. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Patrolman, or candidate for office, or the job of Headquar­ ters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In addition to its duties herein set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged with the tallying of all the ballots and the preparation of a closing report setting forth, in complete detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and with each total broken down into port totals. The Tallying Committee shall have access to all election records and files for their inspection, examination and verification. The report shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies All members of the Committee shall sign the report, with­ out prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. In connection with the tally of ballots there shall be no counting of ballots until all mailing envelopes containing valid ballots have first been opened, the ballot envelopes removed intact and then all of such ballot envelopes mixed together, after which such ballot envelopes shall be Opened and counted in such multiples as the Committee may deem expedient and manageable. The Committee shall resolve all issues on challenged ballots and then tally those found valid, utilizing the same procedure as provided in the preceding sentence either jointly or separately. (c) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall, after their election, proceed to the port in which Headquarters is located, to arrive at that port no later than January 5th of the year immediately after the election year. Each member of the Committee not elected from the port in which Headquarters is located shall be reimbursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expenses occasioned by their traveling to and returning from that Port. Committee members elected from the iwrt in which Headquarters is located, shall be similarly reimbursed, except for transpor­ tation. All members of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subse­ quent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, to the port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. All decisions of such Committee and the contents of their report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Committee, but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain all mailed ballots and the other mailed election material fromthe depository and to insure their safe custody during the course of the Committee's proceedings. The proceedings of the Committee except for their organizational meeting and their actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open to any member, provided he observes decorum. Any candidate may act as an observer and/or designate another member to act as his observer at the counting of the ballots. In no event shall issuance of the above referred to closing report of the Committee be delayed beyond January' 31st immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. In the discharge of its duties, the Committee may call upon and utilize the services of clerical employees of the Union. The Committee shall be discharged upon the completion of the issuance and dis­ patch of its report as required in this Article. In the event a recheck and recount is ordered pursuant to this Article, the Committee shall be reconstituted, except that if any member thereof is not available, a substitute therefore shall be elected from the appropriate port at a special meeting held for that purpose as soon as possible. (d) The report of the Committee shall be made up in sufficient copies to comply with the following requirements: two copies shall be mailed by the Committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer no later than January 31st immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. As soon as these copies are received, each Fort Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner, and notify the Secretary-Treasurer, in writing, as to the date of such posting. This copy shall be kept posted until after the Election Report Meeting, which shall be the March regular membership meeting im­ mediately following the close of the election year. At the Election Report Meeting; the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (e) Any full book member claiming a violation of the election and balloting procedure or the conduct of the same, shall within 72 hours of the occurrence of the claimed violation, notify the Secretary-Treasurer at Head­ quarters, in writing, by certified mail, of the same, setting forth his name, book number and the details so that ap­ propriate corrective action if warranted may be taken. The Secretary-Treasurer shall expeditiously investigate the facts concerning the claimed violation, take such action as may be necessary, if any, and make a report and recommenda­ tion, if necessary, a copy of which shall be sent to the member and the original shall, be filed for the Union Tally­ ing Comimttee for their appropriate action, report and rec­ ommendation, if any. The foregoing shall not be applicable to matters involving the Credentials Committee's action or report, the provisions of Article XIII, Sections 1 and 2 being the pertinent provisions applicable to such matters. All protesU as to any and all aspects of the election and balloting procedures or the conduct of the same, not passed upon by the Union Tallying Committee in its report, excluding therefrom matters involving the Credenti^s Committee's action or report as provided in the last sentence of the immediately preceding paragraph, but including the procedure and report of the Union Tallying Committee, shall be filed in writing by certified mail with the SecretaryTreasurer at Headquarters, to be received no later than the February 25th immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. It shall be the responsibility of the member to insure that his written protest is received by the Secretary-Treasurer no later than such February 25th. The Secretary-Treasurer shall forward copies of such written protest to all ports in sufficient time to be read at the Election Report Meeting. The written protest shall contain the full book member's name, book number, and all details constituting the protest. (f) At the Election Report Meeting the report and recommendation of the Union Tallying Committee, includ­ ing but not limited to discrepancies, protests passed upon hy them, as well as protests filed with the SecretaryTreasurer as provided for in Section (e) immediately above, shall be acted upon by the meeting. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any, in accordance with the Constitution shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not include the ordering of a special vote, unless reported discrepancies or protested procedure or conduct found to have occurred and to be violative of the Constitution, affected the results of the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote shall be restricted to such office, offices and/or job or jobs, as the case may be. A majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings may order a recheck and recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three (3) or more members of the Union Tallying Com­ mittee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this Section 4(f), the closing report shall be accepted as final. There shall be no further protest or appeal from the action of the majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings. (g) Any special vote ordered pursuant to Section 4(f) shall be commenced within ninety (90) days after the first day of the month immediately subsequent to the Election Report Meetings mentioned above. The depository shall be the same as designated for the election from which the special vote is ordered. And the procedures shall be the same as provided for in this Section 4, except where specific dates are provided for, the days shall be the dates applicable, which provide for the identical (ime and days originally provided for in this Section 4. The Election Re­ port Meeting for the aforesaid special vote shall be that meeting immediately subsequent to the report of the Union Tallying Committee separated by one calendar month. Section 5. Elected Officers and Job Holders: (a) A candidate unopposed for any office or job shall be deemed elected to such office or job notwithstanding that his name may appear on the ballot. The Union Tallying Committee shall not be required to tally completely the results of the voting for such unopposed candidate but shall certify in their report, that such unopposed candidate has been elected to such office or job. The Election Report Meeting shall accept the above certification of the Union Tallying Committee without change. S^tion 6. Installation into Office and the Job of Head­ quarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman: (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for a particular office or job, the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determinations shall be made only from the results deemed final and accepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the President to notify each individual elected. (b) The duly elected officers and other job holders shall take over their respective offices Md jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report Meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as provided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwithstanding anything to the con­ trary contained in Article XI, Section 1. "This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume his office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected Presi­ dent to assume office the provisions of Article X, Section 11 shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. Section 7. The Secretary-Treasiu^ is specifically charged with the preservation and retention of all election records including the ballots, as required by law, and is directed and authorized to issue such other and further directives as to the election procedures as are required by law, which directives shall be part of the election procedures of this Union. Article XIV Other Elections Section 1. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a special meetinf held at 10:00 A.M., the next business day following th( regular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take place It shall consist of five full book members, of which three shall constitute a quorum. No officer. Headquarters Repre sentative. Port Agent, Port Patrolman, or other Unioi personnel may be elected to serve on a Trial Committee No member who intends to be a witness m the pendinj trial may serve, nor may any member who cannot foi any reason, render an honest decision. It shall be the dutj of every member to decline nomination if he knows, or ha: reason to believe, any of the foregoing disqualification: apply to him. The members of this committee shall bt elected under such generally applicable rules as are adoptet by a majority vote of the membership. Section 2. Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven full book members, five of whom shall constitiite a quorum, electee Page 5 �at the port where headquarters Is located. The same dis­ qualifications and duties of members shall apply with regard to this committee as apply to the Trial Committee. In addi­ tion, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee in the hearing of an appeal from a Trial Committee decision, if the said member was a member of the Trial Committee. Article XY Trials Olid Appeals Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any other member for the commission of an offense as set forth in this Constitution. These charges shall be in writing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to the Port Agent of the port nearest the place of the offense, or the port of pay-off, if the offense took place aboard ship. He shall also request the Port Agent to present these charges at the next regular meeting. The accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting takes place. Section 2. After presentation of the charges and the re­ quest to the Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause those charges to be read at the said meeting. If the charges are rejected by a majority vote of the port, no further action may be taken thereon, unless ruled other­ wise by a majority vote of the membership of the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges are accepted, and the accused is present, he shall be automatically on notice that he will be tried the following morning. At his request, the trial shall be postponed until the morning following the next regular meeting, at which time the Trial Committee will then be elected. He shall also be handed a written copy of the charges made against him. If the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall im­ mediately cause to be sent to him, by registered mail addressed to his last known mailing address on file with the Union a copy of the charges, the names and book numbers of the accusers, and a notification, that he must appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the morning after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial Com­ mittee will be elected. In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a port, the trial shall take place in the Port where Headquarters is located. Due notice thereof shall be given to the accused, who shall be informed of the name of his accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of the charges. At the request of the accused, transportation and subsistence shall be provided the accused and his witnesses. Section 3. The Trial Committee shall hear all pertinent evidence and shall not be bound by the rules of evidence required by courts of law but may receive all relevant testimony. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, at the request of the accused, to enable him to make a proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls beneath the quorum, it shall adjourn until a quorum does exist. Section 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the ac­ cusers are present. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trial except that the accused shall have the right to crossexamine the accuser, or accusers and the witnesses, as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused may select any member to assist him in his defense at the trial, provided, (a) the said member is available at the time of the trial and (b) the said member agrees to render such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifications of the members of the Trial Committee, or states that the charges do not adequately inform him of what wrong he allegedly com­ mitted, or the time and place of such commission, such matters shall be ruled upon and disposed of, prior to proceeding on the merits of the defense. The guilt of an accused shall be found only if proven by the weight of the evidence, and the burden of such proof shall be upon the accuser. Every finding shall be based on the quality of the evidence and not solely on the number of witnesses produced. ^ction 5. The Trial Committee shall make findings as to guilt or innocence, and recommendations as to punishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable in the light of the proceedings. These findings and recommendations shall be those of a majority of the committee, and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The committee shall forward its findings and recommendations, along with any dissent to the Port Agent of the port where the trial took place, while a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the accused and the accuser, either in person or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. The findings shall include a state­ ment that the rights of the accused under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. The findings also must contain the charges made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the accused, the accuser, and each witness; shall describe each document used at the trial; shall contain a fair summary of the proceedings, and shall state the find­ ings as to ^ilt or innocence. If possible, all documents used at the trial shall be kept. All findings and recom­ mendations shall be made a part of the regular files. Section 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the Trial Committee, cause the findings and recommendations to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next regular meeting. Section 7. The Port Agent shall send the record of the entire proceedings to headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to each Port in time for the next regularly scheduled meeting. Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall be discussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority vote of the membership of the Union shall: (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommenda­ tions, or (d) Order a new trial after finding that substantial justice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this event, a new trial shall take place at the port where headquarters is located and upon application, the accused, the accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished trans­ portation and subsistence. Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any punishment so decided upon shall become effective. Head­ quarters shall cause notice of the results thereof to be sent to each accused and accuser. Section 10. An accused who has been found guilty, or who is under effective punishment may appeal in the following manner: He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to Head­ quarters within 30 days after receipt of the notice of the decision of the membership. Page 6 Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the port where Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the notice shall be presented and shall then become part of the minutes. An Appeals Committee shall then be elected. The Vice-President in charge of contracts is ch -ged with the duty of presenting the before-mentioned proceedings and all available documents used as evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as any writ­ ten statement or argument submitted by the accused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, if he so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquarters on the night the committee is elected. It shall be the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written statement or argument arrives at headquarters in time for such presenta­ tion. Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the appeal as soon as possible, consistent with fair considera­ tion of the evidence and arguments before it. It may grant adjournments and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair consid­ eration. Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be by majority vote, and shall be in the form of findings and recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions and dissents shall be in writing and signed by those participating in such decision or dissent. In making its find­ ings and recommendations, the committee shall be gov­ erned by the following: (a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there is sub­ stantial evidence to support such a finding and, in such case, the Appeals Committee shall not make its own find­ ings as to the weight of evidence. (b) In no event shall increased punishment be recom­ mended. (c) A new trial shall be recommended if the Appeals Committee finds—(a) that any member of the Trial Committee should have been disqualified, or (b) that the accused was not adequately informed of the details of the charged offense, which resulted in his not having been given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the accused was not given a fair trial. (d) If there is not substantial evidence to support a finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend that the charge on which the finding was based be dis­ missed. (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser punishment. Section 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its deci­ sion and dissent, if any, to headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies to be published and shall have them sent to each port in time to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. Headquarters shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at their last known address, or notify them in person. Se^on 15. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, or the dissent therein. If there is no dissent, the decision of the Appeals Committee shall stand. If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held in the port where headquarters is located, in the manner provided for in Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so providing for a new trial shall contain such directions as will insure a fair hearing to the accused. Section 16. Headquarters shall notify the accused and each accuser,. wther in person or in writing addressed to their last knoWn, address, of the results of the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth in Section 17 of this Article. Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, and the rights of, and procedure as to, further appeal as provided for therein. Decisions reached thereunder shall be binding on all mem­ bers of the Union. Section 18. It shall be the duty of all members of the Union to take all steps within their constitutional power to carry out the terms of any effective decisions. Section 19. Every accused shall receive a written copy of the charges preferred against him and shall be given a reasonable time to prepare his defense, but he may there­ after plead guilty and waive any or all of the other rights and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend without properly requesting a postponement, the Trial Committee may hold its trial without his presence. Article XVI Offenses and Penalties Section 1. Upon proof of the commission of the following offenses, the member shall be expelled from membership: (a) Proof of membership in any organization advocat­ ing the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force; (b) Acting as an .nformer against the interest of the Union or the membership in any organizational campaign; (c) Acting as an informer for, or agent of, the company against the interest of the membership or the Union; (d) The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy to destroy the Union. Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the following offenses, the member shall be penalized up to and including a penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event the penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommended, the penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and privileges of membership for more than two (2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ erty of the value in excess of $50.00. (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; (c) Willful misuse of any office or job, elective or not, within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, finan­ cial or otherwise, or the willful refusal or failure to execute the duties or functions of the said office or job. or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or functions or other serious misconduct or breach of trust. The President may, diiring the pendency of disciplinary proceedings under this subsection, suspend the officer or jobholder from exercising the functions of the office or job, with or without pay. and designate his temporary replacement. (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of ballots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or election files, or election material of any sort; (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges are false: (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false reports or communications which fall within the scope of Union business; (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship or mis­ conduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detriment of the Union or its agreements; (h) £>eliberate and unauthorized interference, or deliberate and malicious villification, with regard to the execution of the duties of any office or job; (i) Paying for, or receiving money for, employment aboard a vessel, exclusive of proper earnings and Union payments; (j) Willful refusal to submit evidence of afiUiation for the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving evidmce of Union affiliation, with intent to deceive; (k) Willful failure or refusal to carry out the order of those duly, authorized to make such orders during time of strike. (1) Failure or refusal to pay a fine or asesssment within the time limit set therefore either by the Constitution or by action taken in accordance with the Constitution. Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the following offenses, members shall be ^alized up to and in­ cluding a suspension from the rights and privileges of membership for two (2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ erty of the value under $50.00; (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elective or not with knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualifica­ tions required therefor, (c) Misconduct during any meeting or other official Union proceeding, or bringing the Union into disrepute by conduct not provided for elsewhere in this Article. (d) Refusal or negligent failure to carry out orders of those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. Section 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the following offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including a fine of $50.00: (a) Refusal or willful failure to be present at sign-ons or pay-offs; (b) Willful failure to submit his Union book to Union representatives at pay-off; (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign-on; (d) Refusal to cooperate with Unimi representatives in discharging their duties; (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union hall; (f) Gambling in the Union hall; (g) Negligent failure to join ship. Section 5. Any member who has committed an offense penalized by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to waive his rights under this Constitution subject to the provi­ sions of Article XV, Section 19 and to pay the maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representative of the Union. Section 6. This Union, and its members, shall not be deemed to waive any claim, of personal or property rights to which it or its members are entitled, by bringing the member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in this Constitution. Section 7. Any member under suspension for an offense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues and assess­ ments and must observe his duties to the Union, members, officials, and job holders. Article XVII Publications This Union may publish such pamphlets, journals, news­ papers, magazines, periodicals and general literature, in such manner as may be determined, from time to time, by the Executive Board. Article XVIII Bonds Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed as well as all other employees handling monies of the Union shall be bonded as required by law. Article XIX Expenditures Section 1. In the event no contrary policies or instructions are in existence, the President may authorize, make,, or incur such expenditures and expenses as are normally en­ compassed within the authority conferred upon him by Article X of this Constitution. Section 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly apply to the routine accounting and administrative pro^dures of the Union except those primarily concerned with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. Section 3. llie provisions of this Article shall supersede to the extent applicable, the provisions of Article X of this Constitution. ArtlclaXX Income Section 1. The income of this Union shall include dues, initiation fees, fines, assessments, contributions, loans, inter­ est, dividends, as well as income derived from any other legitimate business operation or other legitimate source. Section 2. An official Union receipt, properly filled out, shall be given to anyone paying money to the Union or to any person authorized by the Union to receive money. It shall be the duty of every person affiliated with the Union who makes such payments to demand such receipt. Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after a ballot conducted under such general rules as may be decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, provided that: (a) The ballot must be secret. (b) The assessment must be approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast. Section 4. Except as otherwise provided by law, all pay­ ments by members or other affiliates of this Union shall be applied successively to the monetary obligations owed the Union commencing with the oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall be calculated accordingly. Section 5. To the extent deemed appropriate by the majority of the Executive Board, fluids and assets of the Union may be kept in an account or accounts without separation as to purpose and expended for all Union pur­ poses and objects. Special Supplement �Article XXI Other Types of Union Affiliation To the extent permitted by law, this Union, by majority vote of the membership, may provide for affiliation with it by individuals in a lesser capacity than membership, or in a capacity other than membership. By majority vole of the membership, the Union may provide for the rights and ob­ ligations incident to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obligations may include, but are not limited to (a) the applicability or non-applicability of all or any part of the Constitution: (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c) the rig^ht of the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation and, (d) the fees required for such affiliation. In no event may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation equivalent to that of members, receive priority or rights over members, or be termed a member. Article XXII Quorums Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specifically provided, the quorum for a special meeting of a port shall be six (6) full book members. Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port shall be fifty (50) members. Section 3. Unless otherwise specifically set forth herein, the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other functions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum to act officially, shall be a majority of those voting, and shall not be official or effective unless the quorum requirements are met. Section 4. Unless otherwise indicated herein, where the requirements for a quorum are not specifically set forth, a quorum shall be deemed to be a majority of those com­ posing the applicable segment of the Union. Article XXIII Meetings Section 1. Regular membership meetings shall be held monthly only in the following major ports at the following times: During the week following the first Sunday of every month a meeting shall be held on Monday—at New York; on Tuesday—at Philadel{>hia; on Wednesday—at Baltimore; and on Friday—at Detroit. During the next week, meetings shall be held on Monday—at Houston; on Tuesday—at New Orleans; on Wednesday—at Mobile; and on Thursday —at San Francisco. All regular membership meetings shall commence at 2:30 p.m. local time. Where a meeting day falls on a Holiday officially designated as such by the au­ thorities of the state or municipality in which a port is located, the port meeting shall take place on the following business day. Saturday and Sunday shall not be deemed business days. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all regular meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a regular meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. In the event a quorum is not present at 2:30 P.M. the chairman of the meeting at the pertinent port shall postpone the opening of the meeting but in no event later than 3:00 P.M. Section 2. A special meeting at a port may be called only at the direction of the Port Agent or Area Vice President. No special meeting may be held, except between the hour of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Notice of such meeting shall be sted at least two hours in advance, on the port bulletin ard. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all special meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a spe­ cial meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. Section 3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, all regular meetings shall be governed by the following: 1. The Union Constitution. 2. Majority Vote of the members assembled. Article XXIV Definitions and Miscellaneous Provisions Relating Thereto Sectloa 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, the term "incapacity," shall mean any illness or situation preventing the affected person from carrying out his duties for more than 30 days, provided that this does not result in a vacancy. However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed to prohibit the execuUon of the functions of more than one job and/or office m which event no incapacity shall be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or office of the one taking over the duties and functions of the one incapacitated. The .F«riod of incapacity shall be the time during which the circumstances exist .... Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein' the term "vacancy" shall include failure ,to perform the functions of any office or job by reason of death, or resig­ nation, or suspension from membership or expulsion from the Union with no further right to appeal in acwrdance with the provisions of Article XV of this Constitution. Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole the "•• I. • J., term, "majority vote of the membership," shall mean the majority of all the valid votes cast by full book members at an official meeting of those ports holding a meeting. This definition shall prevail notwithstanding that one or more ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For the purpose of this Section, the term "meeting" shall refer to those meetings to be held during the time period within which a vote must be taken in accordance with the Con­ stitution and the custom and usage of the Union in the indicated priority. Section 4. When applicable solely to port action and not concerned with, or related to, the Union as a whole, and not forming part of a Union-wide vote, the term "majority vote of the membership," shall refer to the majority of the valid votes cast by the full book members at any meeting of the Port, regular or special. Section 5. The term, "membership action," or reference thereto, shall mean the same as the term "majority vote of the membership." Section 6. ^^ere the title of any officer or job, or the holder thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all references thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shall be deemed to be equally applicable to whomever is duly acting in such office or job. Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year in which elected officials and other elected job-holders are required to assume office. Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution", and "this amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the same meaning and shall refer to the Constitution as amended which takes the place of the one adopted by the Union in 1939, as amended up through July, 1972. Section 9. The term, "member in good standing", shall mean a member whose monetary obligations to the Unicri are not in arrears for thirty days or more, or who is not under suspension or expulsion effective in accordance with this Constitution. Unless otherwise expressly indicated, the term, "member," shall mean a member in good standing. Section 10. Unless plainly otherwise required by the con­ text of their use, the terms "Union book," "membership book," and "book," shall mean official evidence of Union membership. Section 11. The term "full book" or "full Union book" shall mean only an official certificate issued as evidence of Union membership which carries with it complete rights and privileges of membership except as may be specifically constitutionally otherwise provided. Section 12. The term, "full book member", shall mean a member to whom a full book has been duly issued and who is entitled to retain it in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. Article XXV Amendments This Constitution shall be amended in the following manner: Section 1. Any full book member may submit at any regular meeting of any Port proposed amendments to this Constitution in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amend­ ment shall be forwarded to all Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constitutional Committee in the Port where Headquarters is located. This Committee shall be composed of six full book members, two from each department ahd shall be elected in accordance with such rules as are established by a majority vote of that Port. The Committee will act on all proposed amendments referred to it. The Committee may receive whatever advice and assistance, legal or otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare a report on the amend­ ment together with any proposed changes or substitutions or recommendations and the reasons for such recommenda­ tions. The latter shall then be submitted to the member­ ship. If a majority vote of the membership approves the amendment as recommended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the Union by secret ballot in accordance with the procedure directed by a majority vote of the membership at the time it gives the approval necessary to put the referendum to a vote. The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (6) full book members, two from each of the three (3) departments of the Union, elected from Headquarters Port. The amendment shall either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all ports and made available at the voting site in all ports. Section 3. If approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective immediately upon notification by the aforesaid Union Tallying Commit­ tee to the Secretary-Treasurer that the amendment has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the amendment. The Secretary-Treasurer shall immediately notify all ports of the results of the vote on the amendment. EXHIBIT A Minimal requirements to be contained In Con­ stitution of subordinate bodies and divisions char­ tered by or affiliated with the Secrforers Interna­ tional Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. I All members shall have equal rights and privileges, sub­ ject to reasonable rules and regulations, contained in this Constitution, including secret election, freedom of qieech. the right to hold office and the right of secret votes on assessment and dues increases, all in accordance with the law. II No member may be automatically suspended from mem­ bership except for non-payment of dues, and all members shall be afforded a fair hearing upon written charges, with a reasonable time to prepare defense, when accused of an offense under the Constitution. III This Union is chartered by (and/or affiliated with), the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and this Constitu­ tion and any amendments thereto, shall not take effect un­ less and until approved as set forth in the Constitution of that Union. IV An object of this Union is, within its reasonable capacity, to promote the welfare of, and assist, the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. The charter (and/or affiliation) relationship between this Union and the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall not be dissolved so long as at least ten members of this Union, and the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board wish to continue such relationship. VI No amendment to this Constitution shall be effective un­ less and until approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the membership in a secret referendum conducted for that pur­ pose. In any event, the adoption of this Constitution and any amendments thereto, will not be effective unless and until compliance with Article II of the (institution of the Sea­ farers International Union of North America—Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District is first made. VII The Seafarers International Union of North America— Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall have the right to check, inspect and make copies of all the books and records of this Union upon demand. VIII This Union shall not take any action which will have the effect of reducing its net assets, calculated through recog­ nized accounting procedures, below the amount of its in­ debtedness to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, unless approved by that Union through its Executive Board. IX So long as there exists any indebtedness by this Union to the Seafarers International Union of North America—At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters DistricL that Union shall have the right to appoint a representative or repre­ sentatives to this Union who shall have the power to attend all meetings of this Union, or its sub-divisions, or governing boards, if any; and who shall have access to all books and records of this Union on demand. This representative, or these representatives, shall be charged with the duty of as­ sisting this Union and its membership, and acting as a liaison between the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and this Union. So long as any unpaid per capita tax, or any other in­ debtedness of any sort is owed by this Union to the Sea­ farers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, such indebtedness shall constitute a first lien on the assets of this Union, which lien shall not be impaired without the written approval of the Seafarers International Union of North America—At­ lantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board. XI The per capita tax payable by this Union to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall be that which is fixed in accordance with the terms of the Constitution of that Union. XII This Constitution and actions by this Union pursuant thereto are subject to those provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers ffitemational Union of North America—At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District pertaining to affiliation, disaffiliation, trusteeships, and the granting and removal of charters. XIII This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers Intemational Union of North America through the Seafarers In­ ternational UnicMi of North America—^^antic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. It shall share in, and participate as part of, the delegation of that District to the (invention of the Seafarers International Union of North America in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. text of the SI lf*sr1::onst^ tution and should be retained by every Seafarer for further reference. Additional copies can be obtained from Union Headquarters. ^ Special Supplement iiiiasq?; Page 7 �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION* ATLANTIC,GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT•AFL-CIO ( j I ' IM: 1 •! . n' ;•!</ I:.- i ,i • ,• f �inored Across the Nation • y ^ 'r - it . Maritime Memorial wreath in the shape of a ship floats in the water off the cutter Point Doran in the Port of Seattle while the American flag moves gently with the breeze. Austin, Tex. % • -4 " ! :•' ^4 \ •M- Y CentCT at Piney Point, Md. attended Maritime Day ceremonies at the SIU Vice President Paul Drozak, here May 22 for Texas' tribute to Mari­ time Day, took note of Gov. Dolph Briscoe's proclamation designating the celebration, saying it was the first time in the history of the state that any gov­ ernor or legislature had named a day honoring seamen here. The governor urged all Texans to honor the merchant marine by appro­ priate recognition of the industry's great contributions to Texas. Saying that the anniversary of the sailing of the Savannah to Liverpool has been observed as National Mari­ time Day since 1933, Gov. Briscoe ex­ claimed: "Waterbome commerce has long been an integral element of the Texas economy. As the state has developed into an industrial center, shipping has provided an essential avenue of com­ merce for the exchange of raw and manufactured materials. "The maritime industry is signifi­ cantly responsible for the remarkable economic growth and prosperity ex­ perienced by the state in recent years, and its dynamic influence on the qual­ ity of life enjoyed by Texans through­ out the state has been indispensable." Boston Gov. Francis W. Sargent inroclaimed May 22, 1973 Maritime Day urging the citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts "to take cognizance of this event and to participate fittingly in its observance." Continuing, the governor pro­ claimed: "A balanced, economical, effi­ cient, merchant-fleet manned by welltrained, skilled seamen is a vital national resource necessary to trans­ port goods peacefully between na­ tions ..." He added the creation and mainte­ nance of a strong and competitive fleet to meet these demands is a complex task requiring the best efforts of gov­ ernment, management and labor. Finally, he declared, "The impor­ tance of American merchant seapower is underscored by our burgeoning trade and the increasing demands for ocean transportation which result from this trade and in war and peace merchant ships and merchant seamen have main­ tained a proud record of service to this nation..." At memorial services in Boston Har­ bor for Seafarers lost in war and peace, SIU Port Agent Edward Riley partici­ pated in a wreath-laying ceremony. New York In a New York-New Jersey National Maritime Day address, U.S. Rep. John M. Murphy (D-N.Y.), a member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, highlighted nationwide cer­ emonies reflecting new interest in the revitalization of the U.S. Merchant Marine. Speaking in Manhattan's historic Battery Park, Rep. Murphy declared "Continued national investment in the merchant marine makes good sense. Shipbuilding and water borne commerce means jobs for American workers. And, at a time when over 5-million people are unemployed, revitalization of our merchant marine is one important aspect of creating jobs." Murphy said another reason to sup­ port the growth of the fleet and to encourage more cargo for U.S.-flag ships is that "this nation cannot afford to depend on the fleets of other nations to bringstrategic imports to our shores." He told a lunchtime audience of hun­ dreds of New Yorkers that a U.S. gas shortage has forced certain parts of the country, including New York City, to require emergency imports of liquid gas during the past few winters. Twenty-one states put quotas on gas for consumers, he added. "Experts," he said, "have estimated that by 1985, the gap between our natural gas demand and new gas dis­ coveries will be as large as the entire American gas consumption in 1969." The congressman emphasized that U.S. energy requirements between 1960 and 1970 rose 41 percent or three-anda-half times the rate of population. "The United States should not put itself in the position of being dependent upon foreign nations to supply us with strategic imports such as this. We should have the importation of these strategic imports in some degree under our own control," Murphy said. Murphy told the crowd he was intro­ ducing legislation in Congress requiring U.S.-flag ships to carry 20 percent of energy fuels into this country. He said the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee had persuaded Congress to insist that 50 percent of governmentaided cargoes bound for overseas be carried in U.S. bottoms. Murphy estimated that "if. we had carried the same 30 percent of biir com­ merce in 1972 on U.S. ships as we did in 1936 we would not have had our bal­ ance of trade deficit... and, therefore I venture to say the U.S. dollar would not be in its present precarious posi­ tion." Page 13 )f �^Full Support Needed' •: P^CHARUS W MORGAN ^ u&Kc f.vJJH" li-' • "• '.V HISTORIC PRESERVATION Customs Search J T We, the crewmembers of the S.S. Lafayette, Waterman S.S. Corp., are concerned about the harassment American seamen have been subjected to in India and other countries. On two occasions this trip, in Rangoon, Burma, and Csdcutta, India, customs officials boarded the ship and "shook down" crewmembers and their lodgings. One man Iliad $330 confiscated in Calcutta. The customs officials are : not satisfied with searching seamen's bodies and romns, but m-i : constantly ask the seamen to give them soap, cigarettes,' gum, etc. ^ in Kandia, India, max^ of the crew^ ':.X ; members had money <»nfiscated and had to pay fines iii| -additiort.; I / /i II While we are working and living aboard a ship, it is our| home. We all feel that it is a violation of our rights to have customs officials searching our bodies and lodgings. We, the undersigned, wish to see an end to this harass­ ment and request that you make our grievances known to those who may have the power to alleviate this harasSinent. We also request that this letter be published in the yarers Log with hopes that other seamen who have been ^subjected to the same harassment will support our com. plaint m A Major Battle The bell has sounded for round two in the fight to win a law requiring that a por­ tion of the nation's oil imports be carried in American-flag ships. Within the past several weeks new legis­ lation has been introduced in the House of Representatives with more than 90 mem­ bers of Congress now sponsoring a pro­ posed law that would require use of U.S. ships to carry a percentage of our oil imports. The bill is important to Seafarers—and to all Americans. It is important for many reasons: It would help to rebuild the U.S. Merchant Marine, and it would mean jobs for Sea­ farers and for other workers in the maritime industry. But there are other reasons why such a law is important: As it stands now, virtu­ ally all oil imports come to the United States on foreign-flag tankers. With U.S. ships carrying a reasonable portion of these imports, the nation would be assured of de­ livery even in time of crisis. In other words, we need this law as a means of guarding our own national secu­ rity. Another point, this legislation will help the United States balance-of-payments pic­ ture. That means that the costs of trans­ porting the oil imports will be retained in this country instead of being paid to for­ eign shipping interests. It is estimated that the proposed legisla­ tion would add about a half billion dollars a year to the economy to help reduce the balance of payments outflow for oil imports. Right now, the U.S. oil import situation poses a grim picture for the nation. We are importing about six million barrels of petro­ leum and petroleum products a day and this amounts to about 33 percent of our total demand. But by the early 1980's, it is esti­ mated that the United States will import over half of its oil needs, or from 10 to 12 million barrels per day. These are some of the reasons why the SIU, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment, and the entire AFL-CIO are fight­ ing for such legislation. We know the opponents. They consist primarily of the multinational oil compa­ nies. They are formidable—and they have powerful resources and influence. They are virtually a super-power. But the fight must be fought. From the Seafarer's standpoint, this is a battle for his security. That's why it is necessary for all Sea­ farers to support the union in this important legislative battle. And while it is important to all seamen, we must bear in mind that there is more than jobs and job security in­ volved here. The nation's well-being, security and economy are involved. Fratemally, ; !, - • I"-'.- ii Brother Chahmaa: Your letter of May 14, 0ll, sign^lSy the crew was sent to this office by the New Orleans Port Agent and re­ ceived by Union Headquarters on June 1, 1973. We sincerely regret that the crew has been subjected to harassment by Customs officials in Burma and India. How^ ever, the crew should be advised that they as foreigners in • ' K Burma, India or any other country in the World are subject to the laws of such countries which in many instances aie very strict. Foreign seamen in Ainerioan ports are subI jected to the same type of search ypu receiv^ in Burma V ^ India. 5/ However, we wUl advise your Washington office to pre- ^ ; sent your grievance to the proper parties in Washington. . Your letter also will be forwarded to the Editor of the / -v : Seafarers Log to be published in a future issue. . V| Best wishes to you and the crew. ' • . Enclosed is SIU fact sheet #4. We suggest that you and Crew review s^e as it deals with the conditions exists ing within the maritime industry. Also enctosed you wiUl find reply cards, please check off the appropriate boxes giv­ ing your views, and return it to Headquarters. Frank Drozak VkePieaidimt Page 14 Jun* 1973 Volum# XXXV, No. 6 u P«Wic«fk>n tho Soatarors intarnationai Union of North Amarica, AtianUc, Quif. LakOT and Inland Wat«rs Oiatrict, AFL-ClO This is the first time that such a broadbased program has been instituted in the maritime industry. Set up under the auspices of the Mari­ time Administration, the Council has em­ ployed many successful methods in securing more cargo for American-flag ships. NMC is becoming an important vehicle in building a merchant marine better able to participate in the carriage of our nation's foreign commerce. Ship's Chaimmn S.S.Lafayette ' Ship's Chairman I^S. Lafayette National Maritime Council The National h^aritime Council is achiev­ ing its goal. Since the Council's inception in 1971, it has been effective in stimulating in­ creased carriage of cargoes aboard Amer­ ican-flag ships. The NMC has brought together maritime labor unions, shipping companies and the U.S. government in order to better enable these three groups to build a stronger, more viable American shipping industry—an in­ dustry capable of competing with the other merchant fleets of the world. < . Exacutiva Board Paul Hsfl. Pwident . m ^bjisbod monthly by So^,., Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AF Avanue, Brooklyn. N.Y. U232. Tel. 4^'--po»tog9 paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. ' >/• . - Seafarers Log �1 Alfonso Annada Seafarer Alfonso Armada ships out of the Port of Baltimore and has been sailing with the SIU since 1955. "Looking back to the time when I was a new member of the SIU I remem­ ber the unity, brotherhood and militant spirit of our Union. I see a new thing today, the importance of education and the strong feelings our union has about education, not just for me but for all the bosuns that are eligible for this recertification program and for all of our mem­ bers who are interested in upgrading themselves for a better tomorrow. This is important to all of us and to the ship­ owners, too, because we will be more capable aboard the new ships. I think all of our members should come to Piney Point and see for themselves what we are doing here for the betterment of aU of us." Six veteran Seafarers are attending the first class of the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program at the Lundeberg School's Upgrading Center in Piney Point which began June 1. The first class includes Alfonso Ar­ mada and Robert Mackert from the Port of Baltimore; Robert Lasso who ships out of San Juan; and Jan Beye, William Clegg and Burt Hanback who ship out of New York. Classes for the Bosuns include both vocational education and trade union education. Through the use of slide pre­ sentations and mock-ups, the bosuns are being given an introduction to the new types of ships which are becoming the future of the American-flag fleet, including the SL-7's; LASH-type ships, LNG tankers and the roll-on-roll-off ships. Trade union education includes in­ tensive review of the SIU contract and constitution, the welfare program, and labor union history. i i I i s I U William Clegg Seafarer William Clegg ships from the Port of New York and has been sailing with the SIU for 25 years. "The whole operation here is fantas­ tic. From the moment I passed through the main gate here at Piney Point and saw the buildings and grounds I was im­ pressed. The classrooms, dining area and recreational facilities are something that every member of the SIU can be proud of. All of the instructors here at the Harry Lundeberg School are fine and dedicated people, and the educa­ tional program they have put together is fantastic. Thank God we have a Union that could foresee the future need of seamen, and do something about it." ?,' -V « = •' •••.V Robert Lasso Burt Hanback Robert Mackert Seafarer Robert Lasso, who ships out of the Port of San Juan, has been sailing with the SIU since 1943. "What do I think of Piney Point? Where do I start? Who ever could con­ ceive that a merchant seaman could plan and put into operation the best thought-out and best-run school in the United States for seamen and future sea­ men and good SIU members. I don't know of any union anywhere that has the understanding to do something like this for the membership. For the 'doubters', all I can say is to get down here some way and see your union in motion for yourself." Seafarer Burt T. Hanback ships out of the Port of New York, and has been sailing with the SIU for 20 years. "Only a fool wouldn't come here to see this place for himself. The food and the quarters are the best anywhere, and the grounds, buildings and classrooms are beautiful and clean. There is plenty of recreation facilities for SIU families and the children. The instructors are ex­ perts in their areas, and there is good opportunity for discussion and debate on everything having to do with the con­ tract, shipping rules, overtime and other matters." Seafarer Robert F. Mackert sails out of the Port of Baltimore, and has shipped with the SIU for 14 years. June 1973 "Being selected as one of the first members of the Bosun Recertification Program, I am proud, honored and grateful for this chance to better myself. The educational program is outstand­ ing, and the instructors are doing their very best to help us in every way. This is a great opportunity for anyone want­ ing to better himself. I strongly urge everyone to take advantage of the pro­ grams here to better themselves and our Union." •• V Jan Beye Seafarer Jan Beye has been sailing with the SIU since 1948 and ships out of the Port of New York. "Since my arrival here at Piney Point, my eyes have been opened, and the doubts and skepticism I had about the school and its goals have been over­ come. This school, with all of its excel­ lent educational facilities to help those who want to improve their capabilities in the maritime industry, could no* be praised enough. The instructors here \re all dedicated and you can't help but learn from them. I'll always rememoer this place and this experience, and I will want to return someda,." Page 15 Df �ia Towboat 1. i. 1 2. Upgrading—Deck t : i •S'- ? I',;- 3. 4. Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100-20/100, corrected to 20/40-20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100-20/100, corrected to 20/40-20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman. Qnartermaster 1. Hold endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. A candidate must have served three years at sea on deck. Master A candidate must have sqrved four years at sea on deck of which one year must have been as a licensed mate. [When an applicant presents evidence of service or experience which does not meet the specific requirement of the Coast Guard regulations but is a reasonable equivalent of the required service, he may be eligible at the discretion of the Officer in Charge for a license as Mate or Master. This additional information should be sent to the Lundeberg School with your application for evaluation.] Tankcrman 1. Must pass physical examination. 2. Must have a letter from the company on company letterhead stating your capability and performance while employed. * Do not mail your discharges to the Upgrading Center—bring them with you. * Be sure physical Is Included If required. * Rooms and meals will be provided by Hany Lundeberg School. Each upgrader is responsible for his own transportation to and from Piney Point. No reimbursement will be made for this transportation. Engifine FOWT—(who has only a wiper endoisemenQ 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100-20/100, corrected to 20/50-20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have 6 months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS and have 3 months seatime as wiper. I ,::r I li f. i- Operator (Those currently employed as operators or pilots). Must have at least one year service as operator of towing vessel within the 36 months preceding date of application. A letter from the company verifying the above plus indicating: The name of the vessel, it's ofiicial number, length and gross toimage as well as the routes operated and geographical area. Pass eye examination and have normal color vision. Have merchant marine documents or have available an original birth certificate and a social security card. Mate Return completed appUcatlon to the attention of: FOWT—(who holds an engine rating; such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Lundeberg Upgrading Center Harry Lundeberg School FIney Point, Md. 20674 Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, or Boilermaker—(who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100-20/100, corrected to 20/50-20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have 6 months seatime in engine department as wiper. Gf D High School Program Eligibility requirements for the program are as follows: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees must be paid in full. 3. All outstanding obligations, such as dues and loans, must be paid in full. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, or Boilermaker—(who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating 1. Must have or successfully pass examinations for FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least 6 months in any one or combination of the following ratings; FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Lifehoatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. APPLICATION ION I I blaine. , II .Book #- ST£WAiU> I Steward 1. ASSISTANT COOK TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS; A. 12 months seatime, in any .Steward Department Entry Rating. B. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of 3 months seatime. • Quartermaster . Q Lifeboatraan I 2. COOK AND BAKER TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS; I A. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; B. 24 months .eatime in Steward Department, 6 months of which must have been as Third Cook or Assistant Cook or; C. 6 months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. 3. CHIEF COOK'S TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS; A. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; B. Three years seatime in Steward Department, 6 months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months as Cook and Baker or; C. 6 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; D. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. 4. CHIEF STEWARD TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS; A. 3 years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook or; B. 6 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 6 months as Cook and Baker, 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook. Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; C. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 6 months seatime as Cook and Baker, 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Programs. D. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker and 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Page 16 j 1 I j I ' I I • Assistant Godk • Cook & Baker • Chief CJook. • Steward • Oiler • Jr.Eng: p Dk. Mech. • Pumpman^ • Reefer p Machinist O Boilermaker TOWBOAT • River—Operator / • Inland Waterway---Jppefator O Ocean—Operator (Not more than 200 miles) imiii• Ocean—Operator (Over 200 mil^) . • Tankerman • Radar Observer P Mate—Inland • Master—Inland P Mate-Oceans • Master—Oceans j : j I Dates available to start class' .. . . GEO fflGH SCHOOL PROGRAM j Have you ever taken a Higk School Equivalency Exam? If VOU have, when? -Where?. ' . " ' | I Where shall we send your GED Pre-Test Kit? Home Address?. live full address);. Dates available to start class. i HLS Graduate: Yes• No Q Lifeboat endorsement Yes Q No • j { Record of Seatime (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above| j or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) j DATE OF SHIPMENT I I [ I ^ DATE OF j DISCHARGE ^^ • " "i . I ' IT I• r «.. '• •• {, n -• . ^ ' > ' j . " I •• I Seafarers Log �I.. •F % Celestial navigation training for ocean towboat operators, and mates and masters, began this month at the Lundeberg Upgrading Center in Piney Point. Taking a noon sight are, from left, R. F. Rogers. Allied Towing- D E Polk and Sam Murphy, from G&H Towing: and Elbert Davis, Interstate Towing. What They're Saying Whaf They're Saying UPGRADING CLASS SCHEDULE Dimitrios Papageorgiou After being at the Upgrading Center in Piney Point for only two weeks I can readily see the progress that I have made in my studies toward my OMED. This place is really organized. The in­ structors are very capable and friendly. When we don't understand something, the instructor will go over the material until we all understand. There is a wide variety of facilities available to the upgraders such as the laundry and dry-cleaner, TV room, poolroom, movies, boating and many others. Perhaps one of the most important things available to us is the library. It is nice and large, and is equipped with record players and a wide selection of reading material. There is a friendly atmosphere among trainees, upgraders and staff. I am really very impressed and proud of our union's school. The following is a listing of upgrading courses provided for Seafarers and IBU members at the SIU-IBU upgrading center at Piney Point, Maryland. In the following ratings, classes are scheduled on a two week basis with the next class set for June 28, 1973. Lifeboat Boilermaker Machinist Tankerman Deck Mechanic River Operator QMED Inland Waterway Operator Oceans (not more than 200 miles) Operator Oceans Operator Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward Classes in the following ratings are scheduled on a four week basis. For the first two ratings below, the next regularly scheduled class begins June 14, 1973. For the last two ratings the next regularly scheduled class begins June 28, 1973. • Able-Seaman Quartermaster FWT Oiler Classes in the following ratings are scheduled every six weeks. Reefer Electrician Junior Engineer Pumpman Deck Engineer The classes for the ratings Junior Engineer, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, are next scheduled for July 6, 1973. The next class for Electricians is scheduled for July 26, 1973. For the Reefer rating, the next class is scheduled for June 28, 1973. Members of the first Bosuns Recertification Program at Piney Point discuss the SlU contract with Instructor George McCartney. From left are McCartney, June 1973 Walter Nash In all my yeare of going to sea, I never would have dreamed that a la^r union would be able to build such fa­ cilities as we have here in Piney Point. Everything impressed me. When we arrived we were greeted by the staff who were all willing to see that we were comfortable. We were shown the facilities for education and recrea­ tion. I was very much impressed with the cleanliness, discipline and behavior of the young men who are training to be Seafarers like ourselves. I couldn't believe the classes could be so well-equipped, and all of the students, whether they were trainees or upgraders, were all so attentive. I would personally like to thank my instructors for their patience in trying to teach a group like us who have been out of school for so long. and Bosuns Jan Beye, Burt Hanback, Robert Mackert, Robert Lasso, William Clegg and Alfonso Aramada. Page 17 �SlU Crew 'Rescues' Paramedics In Raging Storm A loud cheer rose from the crew top­ side aboard the Citrus Packer as the men in the raging seas reached out and grabbed the life ring. They had been tossed about by the relentless seas for over three hours. The events that led up to this incident started at noon on Dec. 28, 1972 as the SlU-contracted vessel plied ii? Carib­ bean route. As related by Seafarer Jimmie Prestwood, steward on the Citrus Packer, Captain L. U. Harris was eating lunch when he had an apparent heart attack. The captain's condition was very serious and he couldn't be moved for nearly four hours. He was then brought pick them up but wa" hampered by force four winds and 10 to 12 foot waves. Although they tried for more than three hours. Seafarers from the Citrus Packer couldn't get in close enough to bring the para medics aboard ship. Knowing, however, that their captain's life depended upon these two men, they were determined to get the para medics on board somehow. "The seas were so rough that the men in the boat were losing ground but they kept trying," recalls Prestwood. He observed that "after making three or four passes to get. in close,, Second Mate Henry Bishop, along with up to his room where "Chief Mate Paul Morris (formerly an Unlicensed mem­ ber of the SIU) did a fine job super­ vising the care of Captain Harris", according to Brother Prestwood. Constant contact was kept with "Medico", the ship-to-shore medical emergency service, and when Captain Harris' condition did not improve, it was decided that further medical help was needed quickly. The U.S. Air Force's "Rescue" mis­ sion was notified and on the night of Dec. 29 at 11:30 p.m., two sergeants, skilled in parachuting, scuba diving and medical techniques, were dropped near the ship. A lifeboat was standing by to USAF paramedic helicopter hovers over a rescue site as it lowers its skyhook to swimmers below. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Flans Cash Benefits Paid SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death • •' • •................ In Hospital Dally @ $1.00 ......... In H^ital Dally @ $3.00 Hospit^ & Ho^ital ^tras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment C^tical Supplemental Medicare Premiums .... DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors* Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Amount Number Apr. 26—May 23,1973 ~... Optical . MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATS 17 157 343 17 6 6,638 2 201 86 98 2,282 2,211 118 24 46,282 10 1,404 201 415 47 124 15 4 259 7 125 119 20 78 MONTH TO DATE $ YEAR TO DATE 40,500.00 157.00 1,029.00 1,468.31 339.50 53,104.00 562.00 4,047.23 2,401.90 $ 251,400.50 2,282.00 6,633.00 26,221.35 1,317.00 370,256.00 2,241.15 30,289.85 5,938.50 2,573 383 797 134 30 1,198 79,140.66 1,604.35 14,809.75 4,095.20 185.00 3,169.62 485,501.46 10,635.39 97.84C 53 33,749.44 1,871.50 23,056.98 21,000.00 33,328.37 3,520.60 3,451.41 1,422.98 1,441 47 804 794 99 456 6 19 2,259 2 8,449 8,640.80 141,000.00 150,476.06 26,221.46 16,830.91 8,052.39 399.00 2,971.14 22,590.00 600.00 52,084.40 8 70 2,380.30 23,974.17 10,134 2,066 1,128 13,328 70,750 12,191 7,741 90,682 281,300.73 495,085.11 600,214.68 $1,376,600.52 1,794,440.28 2,926,029.51 . 4,092,403.53 $8,812,873.32 several of the crewmembers, tied two heaving lines to a life ring and threw it over to the para medics." It only took several minutes for the men to grab the life ring and then they were slowly pulled towards the Jacob's lad­ der. Once aboard, the crew put together some warm clothes for the two men. Sergeants Luke Jones and Gary Hirschkof of the 39th Air Wing from Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. Going straight to the side of the captain, the para medics took care of him until the ship reached the island of St. Martin where they and Harris went ashore While on the Citrus Packer the para medics also gave instructions to the crew on first aid, administering plasma, and instructions on what to do in case of emergency and how to take care of the sick and wounded. The crew was also informed by Jones and Hirschkof that "Rescue" would answer a call anywhere in the world, no matter who on the ship was ill or injured—captain, engineer, or­ dinary seaman, messman, etc. Prestwood told the LOG "this made us feel good, to know that there is someone in the government that cares enough to help us when we are sick and injured." In another incident, this time on board the SlU-contracted Transhawaii, a Seafarer was aided by an Air Force rescue team. Bosun M. J, Kerngood wrote to the LOG explaining that on Feb. 7 "a brother crewmember became ill" and help was called at once. Para medics from the Air Force base in Ber­ muda parachuted into the ocean and the crew rigged a lifeboat to pick them up. The Seafarer was greatly helped by the para medics and Kerngood writes that "this crew wishes to thank the Captain, chief mate, U.S. Air Force and all crewmembers who participated in this operation.-' The Air Force's "Rescue" operation actually has the longer name of Aero­ space Rescue and Recovery Service (ARRS) and its personnel are called para-rescuemen. Air Force paramedics are precision parachutists, skilled medical techni­ cians, and experts in survival, as well as being qualified as hi^Iy trained scuba divers. Their history goes back to 1943 when 21 persons bailed out of a plane into unchartered jungle near the ChinaBurma border. Special Equipment PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Exp. . Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Meal Books Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums .... SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Welfare, Pension & Vacation ... Page 18 5 — — — 942.75 — — A pair of USAF paramedics prepare to chute from hovering helicopter to a rescue site many feet below. Seafarers Log �Transoregon Committee New SlU Pensioners John V. Cleaiman, 65, is a native of Monroe, La. and now makes his home in Pritchard, Ala. Brother Clearman joined the union in 1956 in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He is an Army veteran of World War II and was once wounded in action. James L. Farren, 64, is a life-long resident of Baltimore, Md. He joined the Inland Boatman's Union there in 1957 and later sailed as captain.' Joseph P. Merkel, 63, was born in Scranton, Pa. He joined the SIU in 1944 in the Port of Philadelphia and sailed in the engine department. He has been a resident of Philadelphia for many years. Cezar B. Pedregosa, 65, is a native of the Philippine Islands. He joined the SIU in the Port of Philadelphia in 1947 and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He is an Army veteran of World War II. Brother Pedregosa now makes his home in San Francisco, Calif. Looking pleased about their recent run to Puerto Rico is the ship's com­ mittee on board the Transoregon (Hudson Waterways). From left are: J. L. Hubbard, engine delegate; A. Carsen, chairman; R. Tomas, deck dele­ gate; A. Aragones, secretary-reporter, and L. Gardier, steward delegate. Russell L. Hopkins, 49, is a life-long resident of Aurora, N.C. Brother Hop­ kins joined the Inland Boatman's Union in 1961 in the Port of Norfolk and sailed as mate for Gulf Atlantic Towing. Eino W. Salo, 63, is a life-long resi­ dent of Erie, Pa. The Great Lakes Sea­ farer joined the SIU in 1961 in the Port of Buffalo and sailed in the deck department. U.S. Ships Get Favorable Treatment In Trade Pact Arvid V. Kuun, 65, is a native of Estonia and now makes his home in Virginia Beach, Va. Brother Kuun joined the IBU in 1961 in the Port of Norfolk and sailed as mate for Curtis Bay Towing. Carlos L. Sy, 65, is a native of the Philippine Islands. He joined the SIU in 1948 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. Brother Sy now makes his home in San Francisco, Calif. Ronald C. Pauley, 63, is a native of West Virginia. He joined the Inland Boatman's Union in 1956 in the Port of Baltimore and sailed as a deckhand. Brother Pauley now makes his home in Glen Bumie, Md. George A. Wolf, 62, is a native of Pennsylvania. He joined the SIU in 1939 in the Port of Baltimore and sailed as chief cook. Brother Wolf now resides in Kenner, La. American ships engaged in the U.S.­ Soviet trade will obtain more favorable terms in the second half of this year as a result of new understandings reached by American and Soviet government officials. The agreements—announced by As­ sistant Secretary of Commerce for Mar­ itime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell, who headed the U. S. negotiating team— grew out of 10 days of meetings held in Moscow last month and were signed on May 30, 1973. "The growing commercial ties be­ tween the United States and the Soviet Union that have been fostered by Pres­ ident Nixon's initiatives in forging trade and maritime agreements with that country, will be enhanced by these clar­ ifications to the basic shipping agree­ ment that underlies this trade," Blackwell said. . "Of equal importance is the fact that the new agreements will provide Amer­ ican vessel operators with a more at­ tractive rate structure and other incen­ tives to increaise their participation in this trade," he explained. Amplifying the historic U.S.-U.S.S.R. maritime agreement reached last Oc­ tober, the new pacts provide: • EQgher rates for American ships engaged in carrying hulk agricnltnral commodities from the U. S. to the So­ viet Union. • Clarification of the tenns by which U. S. and Soviet sh^s will participate in common carrier liner service between the two nations. • Greater latitude for employment of American tankers by reaffirming their eligibility to carry com, and guarantees of greater channel deptte at Soviet ports to accommodate deep-draft U. S. ves­ sels. • Higher demurrage — the penalty paid by the Soviets for port delays en­ countered by American ships. • For meetings between U. S. under­ writers and Soviet officials responsible for cargo insurance to discuss the par­ ticipation of American firms in insuring U.S.-U.S.S.R. cargo movements. Under the previous system of es­ tablishing rates for bulk carriage, which remains in effect until June 30, 1973, the Soviets paid a fixed rate to Ameri­ can shipowners that was negotiated be­ tween the two governments last year. The newly agreed-upon formula, how­ June 1973 ever, allows the rate paid in any month between July 1 and December 31 to fluctuate with the rates prevailing in the world grain trade as indicated by those in the U. S. Gulf/Holland-Belgium trade. Reflecting the upward trend of rates for grain carriage, the U.S.S.R. will pay $16.94 per long ton from July 1-9, compared with the $10.34 per ton rate effective last December. Under the government's operating subsidy program for U. S.-flag vessels engaged in this trade, $5.71 of the So­ viet payment per ton will be offset against the subsidy otherwise payable. Under the old system, this abatement was $1.14. Additionally, the new agreements pro­ vide more favorable charter contract terms for U. S. owners. Greater channel depth—^two feet more at Black Sea ports—^will reduce the costs incurred by U. S. shipowners, who have to light­ en their large vessels in order to meet these draft limitations. Attendant sav­ ings to U. S. ship operators are ex­ pected to range between $5,600 and $17,000 per voyage. The agreement also provides that the U. S. vessels will receive port-delay de­ murrage rates 25 to 36 percent higher than those presently in effect. Since most U. S.-flag vessels lift more than 30,000 tons of grain, these de­ murrage payments will increase from $4,500 to $6,500 per day of delay for U. S. ships fixed in the latter haJf of this year. Concerning liner shipping, the pacts establish the details of how cargoes which are to be shared by U S. and Soviet vessels will be accoimted for. According to Blackwell, the clar­ ification of the accounting system will encourage the institution of liner serv­ ices between the two coimtries by re­ moving some of the uncertainties which were previously encoimtered. "American vessel operators," he stated, "can now follow up on their initial overtures to their Soviet counter­ parts to open new or additional services between our nations." Finally, the new agreements call for Soviet officials to meet with American marine underwriters to discuss the shar­ ing of insurance on cargoes in U.S.U.S.S.R. trade and other matters of common interest. The meetings will be held in connection ^ith the Internation­ al Union of Marine Underwriters meet­ ing scheduled for Venice in September. James Armstrong, 66, is a native of Georgia. A charter member of the union, he joined in 1938 in the Port of Savannah and sailed in the steward de­ partment. Brother Armstrong now makes his home in Washington, D.C. Russel D. Gilmour, 73, is a life-long resident of Buffalo, N.Y. He joined the SIU there in 1961 and sailed in the engine department. The Great Lakes Seafarer is a Navy veteran of World War I. Francisco Caspar, 65, is a native of Portugal. He joined the SIU in 1949 in the Port of New York and sailed as able-seaman. Seafarer Gaspar now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. William H. Woodington, 65, is a life-long resident of Norfolk, Va. Brother Woodington joined the Inland Boatman's Union in 1963 and sailed for Curtis Bay Towing. mmmimimms -Do Not BuyQofliing Farah Manufacturing Co manu­ facturers of slacks nationwide. (Amal­ gamated Clothing Workers). Oneita Knitting Mills . . . manufac­ turers of men's and boy's knitted imderwear, T-shirts, and briefs. Sold under brand names of Sears, Montgomery Wards, J. C. Pennys, Grants and KMart stores. Plants located in Andrews and Lane, S.C. (Textile Workers Union of America). Pctrolenm Printing Kingsport Press, . . . producers of "World Book," "Childcraft." (Printing Pressmen, Typographers, Bookbinders, Machinists, Stereotypers and Electrotypers). Los Angeles Herald Examiner (10 unions involved covering 2,000 work­ ers). Encyclopedia Britannica and Britannica Jr. (Int'l. Allied Printing Trades Association). Dinncrware Shell Oil and Shell Chemical Co. on strike at Anacortes, Wash.; Martinez and Wilmington, Calif.; Houston, Texas; Norco, La.; and Denver, Colo. (Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Interna­ tional Union). Electrical Equipment Contact Lenses and Optical Frames Square D Corp., switch gear, switch­ boards, transformers, etc. (Int'l. Broth­ erhood of Electrical Workers). Dal-Tex Optical Company (DalTex owns a firm known as TerminalHudson. They operate stores or dispense to consumers ffirough Missouri State Optical Company; Goldblatt Optical Service; King Optical Co.; Lee Optical Co.; Capital Optical; Douglas Optical; Mesa Optical) (Int'l. Union of Elec­ trical, Radio and Machine Workers). Metlox Manufacturing Company (Int'l. Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers). Garden Equipment Mono Mfg. Co., lawn cutters, etc. (Int'l. Assn. of Machinists). Liquors Stitzel-Weller Distilleries, producers of Old Fitzgerald, Cabin Still, Old Elk, W. L. Weller (Distillery Workers). Page 19 �Digest of SlU BOSTON (Sea-Land), April 15Chairman R. Lasso; Secretary S. Piatak; Educational Director N. Reitti. $5 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port New York MOBILE (Sea-Land), April 8 — Chairman A. Ahin; Secretary W. Sink; Educational Director E. Walker. $19 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Sug­ gestion to have radio in crew's recrea­ tion room. Next port Elizabeth. WESTERN HUNTER (Colonial Tankers), April 1—Chairman W. F. O'Brien; Secretary O. Vola; Educa­ tional Director T. Jones. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and steward depart­ ments. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. HOUSTON (Sea-Land), AprU 1— Chairman Karl Hellman; Secretary F. Hall; Educational Director C. Hemby. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Vote of thanks to the deck and engine departments for helping to keep the messhall clean" during the night. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Houston. CANTIGNY (Cities Service) April 8—Chairman John Wilson; Secretary D. M. Ravosa. $3.50 in ship's fund. Vcrte of thanks to the steward depart­ ment. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land), April 8—Chairman Antonio Kotsis; Secre­ tary R. Ramos. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Everything run­ ning smoothly. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian Lines), April 8—Chairman F. Foster; Secretary G. M. Wright; Educational Director J. Langley. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Ev­ erything running smoothly. Next port Newark. JAMES (Ogden Marine), April 1— Chairman F. D. Finch; Secretary H. Strauss; Educational Director S. Hadcer. Some diluted OT in deck depart­ ment. Everything running smoothly^ S8ENANDOAH <Hudson Water­ ways), April 1—Chairman W. Butts; Secretary R. Fagan; Deck Delegate C. Hughart; Engine Delegate T. Venable; Steward Delegate D. Streamer. New ciwmembers welcomed aboard induding the new Finey Point members. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. OVERSEAS CARRIER (Maritime Overseas), April 1—-Chairman L. R. Smith; Secret^ J. E. Long; Educa­ tional Director J. Bryant. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. # I MADAKET (Waterman), April 1 —Chairman C. A. Bankston, Jr.; Sec­ retary R. W. Elliott; Educational Direc­ tor V. Yates. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Everything running smoothly. SAN JUAN (Hudson Waterways), April 1—Chairman D. Mendoza; Sec­ retary J. Davis; Educational Director L. Haiti Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done and to the bosun for fixing TV. Page 20 SMp^ Meetings Mobile Ship's Committee :The Mobile's (Sea-Land) committee has logged another good trip on the intercoastal run. From left are: W. Sink, secretary-reporterj W. O'Con­ nor, deck delegate; E. Walker, educational director; G. Silva, engine delegate; A. Artaga, steward delegate, and A. Ahin, ship's chairman. PONCE (Sea-Land), April 1 — Chairman H. C. Cain; Secretary W. J. Anderson. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), April 1—Chairman Don Hicks; Secretary J. Nash; Deck Delegate J. Davis; Steward Delegate E. Ruiz. No disputed OT. Need TV antenna for crew messhall. Next port Charleston. VANTAGE ENDEAVOR (Pioneer Maritime>, April 1—Cbhlrman H. I.Pousson; ^retary J. D. PenneU; Edu­ cational Director A. S. DeAgro; Stew­ ard Delegate S. W. Wier. Itome disputed OT in engine department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Saigon, Vietnam. BALTIMORE (Cities Service), April 1—Chairman R. G. Lawsmi; Sec­ retary K. Fox; Educational Director H. Meredith; Deck Delegate W. T. Tucker; Engine Delegate A. L. Granger; Stew­ ard Delegate Joseph Simpsmi. $30 in ship's fund. Everything running ' smoothly. Next port Bunker. OVERSEAS PROGRESS (Mari­ time Overseas), April 15—Chairman E. Granger; S^retary Roy M. Ayers. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Ask crew to remember to turn off washing machine when not in use. HOOD (Verity Marine), April 8Chairman Simmon Johannssou; Secre­ tary J. Samuels; Deck Delegate Douglas Hester; Steward Delegate Herman White. $31 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthinian Lines), April 7—Chairman R. Sipsey; Secretary J. Reed; Educational Director Aqaila. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. HARDING (Bonito Maritime), April 8—Chairman F. Rodriguez; Sec­ retary R. Sadowski; Educational Direc­ tor M. Overgaard; Deck Delegate John Jappen; Engine Delegate John Patino. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Sevei^ construc­ tive suggestions put to crew mainly con­ cerning safety and comfort. Everything running smoothly. Next port Saigon. Boston Ship's Committee The SlU-nuinned eontainership Boston (Sea-Land) has just completed another voyage from Puerto Rico. From left are: S« Charneco, steward dei^;ate; J. Salazar, engine delegate; R. Lasso, ship's chairman and A. Rivera, deck delegate. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas), April 1—Chairman Edward D. Adams; Secretary Edward Dale; Ed­ ucational Director James Conion; Deck Delegate Joe Wolanski; Engine Dele­ gate Ronald B. Shaw; Steward Delegate John W. White. Some disputed OT in steward department. Request that all communications be put on bulletin board. Everything running smoothly. Next port Marcus Hook, Pa. MOBILIAN (Waterman), April 8 —Chairman W. Schug; Secretary Rob­ ert Boyd. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Trinadad. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas), April 22—Chairman C. Miranda; Secretary F. Costango; Edu­ cational Director J. O'Rawe; Deck Delegate C. Wilson; Engine Delegate F. E. Perkins; Steward Delegate J. Topasna. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done for the full year. Also, a vote of thanks to new cooks and messmen. Next port Ras Tanura. TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Water­ ways), April 22—Chairman Jack E. Gervais; Secretary Aussie Shrimpton; Educational Director James Shipley. $130 in ship's fund. No beefs. Every­ thing running smoothly. COLUMBIA (United States Steel), April 15—Chairman E. W. Nicholson; Secretary M. S. Sospina; Educational Director J. R. Miller. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Everything running smoothly. CITRUS PACKER (Waterman), April 15—Chairman G. Corelli; Secre­ tary J. Prestwood; Educational Direc-, tor F. Diaz; Steward Delegate L. Bettes, Jr. Some disputed QT in engine and steward departments. Vote ot thanks to cooks responsible for good pizza as well as the steward depart­ ment for a job well done; also, to those woriring on TV aerial and to radio operator for fixing new set. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (SeaLand), April 8—Chairman J. Davies; Secretary R. P. Marion; Educational Director H. Messick. Some disputed OT in engine department Cooperation asked in keeping lounge dean. Next port Houston. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways), AprU 3—Chairman Walter LeClair; Secretary A. Aragones; Educa­ tional Director C. Welsh. $20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote (ff thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of sUence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Weehawken, N.J. SAN PEDRO (Sea-Land), April 1 —Chairman George King; Secretary O. R. Frezza; Educational Director H. Lancaster. $11.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of sUence in memory of our departed brothers. PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land), April 22—Chairman Frank J. Smith; Secre­ tary S. McDonald; Educational Direc­ tor S. Senteney; Deck Delegate Hum­ bert F. Vina; Engine Delegate Wilfred P. Roux; Steward Delegate Wm. J. McDonald. $50 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Seattle. Seafarers Log �Brooklyn Shlp^s Committee The ship^fl committee relaxes in the recreation room aboard the Brooklyn (Sea-Land) after an intercoastal run. From left are: Bjame Jensen, engine delegate; Perry Kiliikoa, deck delegate; David Atkinson, chairman; Lee Wilfred Morin, educational director; Alfred D. Allen, steward delegate, and Juan Mojica, secretary-reporter. JOHN TYLER (Waterman Steam­ CHICAGO (Sea-Land), April 15ship), April 1—Chairman Lee J. Har­ Chairman Maxwell; Secretary Reasko; vey; Secretary C. H. Lanier; Educa­ Deck Delegate R. Miller. $12.20 in tional Director H. Pattetson. Some ship's fund. Some disputed OT in en­ disputed OT in deck department. Ev­ gine and deck departments. Vote of erything running smoothly. Next port thanks was given to all departments for a very good voyage. One minute of Antwerp. GEORGIA (Seatrain), April 1— silence observed in memory of our de­ Chairman D. Backarad; Secretary R. parted brothers. OAKLAND (Sea-Land), April 1— Taylor; Deck Delegate John Gallagher. Chairman R. Palmer; Secretary C. N. No beefs. CALMAR (Calmar Shipping), April Johnson; Educational Director Charles 16—Chairman W. C. Riley; Secretary Powell; Deck Delegate Robert J. Ed­ Jan V. Rooms; Deck Delegate Frank wards; Steward Delegate William Bev­ Holland. Some disputed OT in deck els. No beefs. Everything running department. Have acquired a new TV. smoothly. GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land), Next port Baltimore, Md. TAMPA (Sea-Land), April 22— April 9—Chairman L. B. Rodriguez; Chairman .Calvin James; Secretary Secretary. Fraone; Steward Delegate . William Seltzer; Educational Director Frederick Lewis. $3 in ship's fund. A Bill Bland. $23 in ship's fund. No dis­ vote of thanks to the steward depart­ puted OT. Everything running smooth­ ment for a job well done and to one of the best chairman going to sea. ly., Next port Elizabeth. VANTAGE ENDEAVOR (Pioneer SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land), Maritime), April 5—Chairman H. I. April 1 — Chairman E. Christiansen; Pousson; &ci;etary J. D. Pennell; Edu­ Secretary H. Galicki; Educational Di­ cational Director A. S. DeAgro; Engine rector D. B. Melanio; Deck Delegate Delegate Robert C. Arnold. Some dis­ John A. Owen. $19.85 in ship's fund puted OT in deck department. Vote and $98 extra movie fund. Vote of thanks to the steward depar^ent of thanksintothe the department for for a job well done and to the crew for a job well done.steward Next port Seattle. getting in and out for every meal on TRANSONEIDA (Hudson Water­ time. Next port Da Nang,, Vietnam. ways), April 15—Chairman W. Till­ Observ^ one minute of silence in man; Secretary S. Rothschild; Steward memory of our departed brothers. Delegate James Johnson Jr. Every­ CHARLESTON (Sea-Land), April thing running smoothly. Next port 30—Chairman Antonio Kotsis; Sec­ Oakland^ retary R. Ramos; Educational Director LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), April Joe N. Atchison. Everything running 1—Chairman Earl Brannon; S^retary smoothly. Vote tha^ to the ste­ Johnny Wesley Givehs; Educational Di­ ward department for a job well done. rector L. Rtq>p; ^gine Delegate Observed one minute of silence in Michael R. McKnight; Deck Delegate memory of our departed brothers. Stanley R. Rneg; Steward Delegate VENTURE (Sea-Land), April IS— John E. Browder. Some disputed OT Chairman C. Boyle; Secretary F. Carin deck department. A vote of thanks michael; Educational Director A. Anto the steward department for a job nell. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks well done and to the deck and engine extended to Frank McFaul for the departments. good job of showing motion pictures. COLUMBIA (United States Steel), STEEL MAKER (Isthmian Lines), April 1—Chairman E. W. Nicholson; S^retary M. S. Sospina; Educational April 28—Chairman J. Baracia; Sec­ Director J. R. Miller; Deck Delegate retary J. D. Reyes; Educational Direc­ James E. Rogers. Some disputed OT in tor B. Reginald; Deck Delegate A. deck department. Vote of thanks to Ferera; Engine Delegate M. Stawinski; the steward department for a job well Steward Delegate J. Robinson. Some disputed OT in deck department. Need done. PANAMA (Sea-Land), April 8— a new TV. AMERICAN RICE (American Chairman C. Perreira; Secretary Knowles; Educational Director V. Rice), April 15—Chairman George Gerner; Deck Delegate S. Huren; En­ Annis; Secretary C. M. Modellas; Edu­ gine Delegate G. Byoff; Steward Dele­ cational Director A. Mallet, Jr.; En­ gine Delegate Ray R. Young. Some gate E. Gibbs. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Every­ disputed OT in engine department. thing running smoothly. Next port Everything running smoothly. Next Long Beach. port San Francisco. June 1973 WILLIAM T. STEELE (Texas City Tankers), April 15—Chairman Tommie R. ^nford; Secretary J. G. Lakwyk; Educational Director Walter L. Pritchett; Deck Delegate Joseph Zeloy; Engine Delegate John Paul Rasor; Steward Delegate Emmes A. Kirchharr. $13.15 in ship's fund. Every­ thing running smoothly. ALBANY (Ogden Marine), April 8 —Chairman Stanley J. Jandora; Sec­ retary Ken Hayes; Educational Direc­ tor V. Tarello; Steward Delegate Mar­ vin E. Howell. Some disputed OT in engine department. Read letter from headquarters regarding vacation mon­ ies; accepted as read. Next port San Francisco. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land), April 8 —Chairman L. McGlone; Secretary DiCarlo. Some disputed OT in engine and deck departments. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Stood for one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. MOBILE (Sea-Land), April 15Chairman A. Ahin; Secretary W. Sink; Educational Director E. Walker. $24 in ship's fund. No beefs. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. PORTLAND (Sea-Land), April 15 —Chairman J. Gonzales; Secretary J. Kundrat; Educational Director C. Bobbe. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Elizabeth. NEW YORKER (Sea-Land), April 8—Chairman E. D. Winslow; Secre­ tary Vincent Sanchez; Educational Di­ rector Oswald Gallop; Deck Delegate William S. Rudd; Engine Delegate William H. Price; Steward Delegate Miguel Llover. No disputed OT. Ev­ erything running smoothly. PENN RANGER (Penn Shipping), April 15 — Chairman M. Hammond; Secretary L. .Franklin; Steward Dele­ gate EmanueLLowe. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. NOONDAY (Waterman Steam­ ship), April 15—Chairman Joe Blanchard; Secretary Walter Lescovich; Deck Delegate Dewey Jordan; Engine Delegate Charles Smith; Steward Dele­ gate Neville Johnson. $60 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks was given to the steward de­ partment for a job well done; also, to the crew for keeping the pantry clean in between meals and at night. CAROLINA (Hudson Waterways), April 8—Chairman A. J. Doty, Secre­ tary O. Payne; Educational Director Henry Duhadaway. $96.01 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck, en­ gine and steward departments. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand), April 3—Chairman Gene Dakin; &cretary W. J. Moore; Educa­ tional Director Mauro Matonte; Deck Delegate Don Rood; Engine Delegate Thomas Maga; Steward Delegate Stonewall Jackson. Each crewmember to donate $1 to ship's fund. Locate and distribute radio and TV connections. Everything running smoothly. TRANSONTARIO (Hudson Water­ ways), April 8—Chairman F. A. Pehler; Secretary Caudill; Educational Director R. J. Sarvacht. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ARIZPA (Sea-Land), April 8— Chairman R. W. Hodges; Secretary Caldas; Deck Delegate L. R. Curry; Ei^e Delegate R. E. Mealor. $17 in ship's fund. No beefs. Next port Bal­ timore. WARRIOR (Sea-Land), April 1— Chairman J. Gomez; Secretary E. B. Tart; Educational Director R. Ander­ sen. No disputed OT. No beefs. Every­ thing rutming smoothly. NATIONAL DEFENDER (Na­ tional Transport), April 1—Chairman M. Beeching; Secretary W. G. Hamil­ ton. Some disputed OT in engine de­ partment. Everything running smoothly. Houston Sfi/p's Committee Tie ship's committee gathers for a photo on board the Honstmi (SeaLamd) following a successfal voyage to Puerto Rico. From left are: Wong Kimg, steward delegate; Thomas Williams, secretary^eporter; Manuel Saniies, deck delegate; Cinck D'Amico, chairman, and Jimmie Papa* georgioa, educational director. Sea-Land Exchange Committee rr ..1 �jfinal departures Money Due Seafarers The following Seafarers have money due them for wages earned aboard Delta Steamship Lines vessels, and should immediately contact: I Leo English Port Purser Bienville Street Wharf Office New Orieans, La. 70150 Telephone (504) JA 2-3492 ! :i 'i i' f ; NAME AMOUNT Abraham, Paul R Adami, Marc J Adami, Maro J Adams, E. William Adkins, J. A Akin, Glenn Alfonso, Salvador Allen, George F Anderson, Gerald W $ 3.00 2.22 5.00 3.00 19.00 12.94 1.00 13.00 20.59 i f f j• i ,r •i i I Bailey, Q. P Baker, William H Balli, Raymond Balsly, Dennis G Barrett, Carl A Bean, Charles M Bean, Charles M Beattie, Samuel H Belcher, James B Bennett, Eddie P Berthiaume, Paul Bigner, Alien D Binemanis, Kurts K Blair, Kenneth Boone, Daniel Bourgot, Albert E Brackbill, Russell H. Brackbill, Russell H Brackbill, Russell H Brannon, Daniel L. Brannon, Daniel W Brewer, James H Briant, Louis P Broomheld, Louis M Buckley, John F. Jr Busby, Richard C Byrd, David C -v". ' u- • f/ fii: t •|: •re 4*1 .1 Callahan, Robert Cantere, Richard Carey, Riley D Carrasco, Rudy M Castillo, Jorge A Chemel, Henry S Chestnutt, Willie H Cichomski, Joseph Cichomski, Joseph Cichomski, Joseph A Clarkson, Thomas R Clayton, Terry E Clayton, Terry E Clyde, I^uis B Coleman, Adie Coles, Albert Coyle, Majid Cruz, Juan Cruz, Juan A. G I I s I ifci I 40.00 108.28 3.00 4.00 2.31 5.00 29.38 12.88 2.00 10.95 23.00 268.71 79.00 2.57 4.00 10.50 10.81 14.60 4.32 2.56 61.80 20.00 46.00 1.00 14.00 7.00 16.00 • 14.00 14.00 13.00 8.06 33.00 8.06 34.08 14.00 6.46 25.15 9.00 28.98 30.26 20.59 264.24 5.39 72.39 23.46 19.58 NAME AMOUNT Dale, Marion C. Jr .... Dale, Marion C. Jr. ....... Deale, Thomas C .!... . , DeBoer, Michael J Deboer, Jon A Dedomenicis, Francesco .. .. . . , Dedomenicis, Francesco .... Defranza. Roberto , .. Delaney, Ed .... Diana, Lorenzo N Dias, Luiz Dominges, Mannel P , .. , Domingos, Manuel F ., . , Domingos, Manuel P. Jr. ... . , , Dufore, Jimmie J . . .. Dunn, Beverly E .. .. Dunn, Michel J Dunn, Walter .... 45.73 10.36 11.85 32.00 20.89 162.67 11.85 29.00 172.34 3.00 16.33 4.00 47.00 40.00 5.10 Easter, Thomas L Esteve, Edward Esteve, Edward J Esteve, Edward J Evans, Roy B . .. 50.00 . . . . 15.44 .... 12.50 .... 11.85 ... 15.00 Fertitta, Salvatore Fields, Aaron C Fiesel, Joseph F Flores, Jose M. Fontenot, Leo Fowler, Philip A Frederiksen, Verner M Frederiksen, Verner M. ... 7.35 ... 8.00 ... 113.00 ... 2.00 . . 10.00 . . 4.00 ... 59.24 .. . 9.70 Gable, Henry J ... 26.00 Garcia, J 52.00 Gamer, Wayne, Jr. ..... ... 10.00 Garrity, Gerald L ; ... 29.00 Gates. John L ... 89.40 Gerber, Emile A,. 11 ....... ... 32,25 Ginter, Byron K ... 20.10 Gomez, Raymundo i.. ... 5.00 Gonzales, Peter ... 19.00 Goodwin, E. R 9.95 Goodwin, Earl R ... 3.00 Gordon, James .. 2.00 Gracey, Richard A ... 159.60 Guerrero, Gustavo P ... 98.00 Guerrero, Orlando ... 40.68 Hall, Thomas R ... 3.75 Hargesbeimer, Lonnie ... 26.00 Harvey, Lee J . . . 13.00 NO UNCLAIMED WAGES WILL BE PAID UNLESS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IS FURNISHED WITH THE REQUEST. SIU Pensioner Arthur N. Thomp­ son, 66, passed away on Jan. 12. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident of Jersey City, N.J. at the time of his death. One of the original members of the SIU, he joined the union in 1938 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. Brother Thompson was buried at sea on Feb. 10 after serv­ ices aboard the Sea-Land Galloway. SIU Pensioner Lawrence A. Tryon, 72, died of a heart attack on Jan. 12. A native of St. Regis Falls, N.Y., he was a resident of Raphine, Va. at the time of his death. Brother Tryon joined the SIU in 1948 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed as bosun. He was buried at Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Cemetery in Steeles Tavern, Va. SIU Pensioner Leonard Rhino, 79, passed away on April 9 at the USPHS hospital on Staten Island. A native of Georgia, he was a resident of the , Bronx, N.Y. at the time of his death. A charter member of the SIU, Brother Rhino joined in 1938 in the Port of Savannah and sailed in the steward de­ partment. He was buried at Mt. Holi­ ness Cemetery in Butler, N.J. Among his survivors is his grandson, Richard. Olave Rosenberg, 62, died suddenly on March 23. A native of Quincy, Mass., he was a resident of Houston, Tex. at the time of his death. Brother Rosenberg joined the SIU in 1951 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the deck department. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was buried at Brookside Cemetery in Hous­ ton. Andrew J. Ravettini, 39, passed away on Feb. 21 after a short illness. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. he was a resi­ dent of Hollywood, Fla. at the time of his death. Brother Ravettini joined the SIU in 1958 in the Port of New York and sailed in the engine department. Among his survivors is his mother, Mary. Charles Muscarella, 62, passed away on April 13 at the USPHS hospital in Seattle, Wash. He was a resident of that city at the time of his death. Sea­ farer Muscarella joined the tmion in 1950 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. He was buried at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Seattle. Among his survivors is his sister, Jeannie. SIU Pensioner Frank S. Stevens, 68, passed away on Feb. 5 after a short illness. He was a resident of Cassoday, Kan. at the time of his death. Brother Stevens joined the SIU in 1940 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the deck department. He was buried at Black Bayou Cemetery in Lake Charles, La. ^ SIU Pensioner Frederick Wilde, 76, died of pneumonia on Feb. 27. Born in Shady Side, Md., he resided in Bal­ timore, Md. when he died. He joined the SlU-affiliated IBU there in 1957 apd sailed in the engine department. Brother Wilde was buried at Meadowridge Memorial Park in Dorsey, Md. Among his survivors is his wife, Mary. i;i i; :• Logan P. Styron, 62, died of a heart attack on Feb. 24. He was a resident of Portsmouth, Va. at the time of his death. Brother Styron joined the IBU in 1961 in the Port of Norfolk and sailed for McAllister Bros. He was buried at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Nansemond, Va. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Adelaide, his daughter, Sandra, and his son, Paul. Page 22 Thomas E. Yahlonsky, 59, passed away on May 16. A native of Penn­ sylvania, he was a resident of Balti­ more, Md. at the time of his death. He joined the union there in 1958 and sailed in the deck department. Among his survivors is his wife, Nell. SIU Pensioner Ellis M. Watts, 72, passed away on May 16. Born in Bar­ ton, Fla., he was a resident of Lake Panasoffkee, Fla. at the time of his death. He joined the SIU in 1940 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. Among his sur­ vivors is his wife, Lucille. Willie Walker, 55, passed way on April 26 at the USPHS hospital in New Orleans. He was a resident of that city at the time of his death. He joined the union there in 1941 and sailed in the steward department. He was buried at Providence Memorial Park in New Orleans. Among his sur­ vivors are his brother, Edward, and his wife, Mabel. SIU Pensioner Alejandro Valenzuela, 79, passed away on March 1. A native of Santiago, Chile, he was a resident of San Francisco, Calif, at the time of his death. He joined the SIU in 1945 in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the steward department. He was buried at St. Vincent's Cemetery in Vallejo, Calif. SIU Pensioner Clyde Mndd, 67, passed away on Feb. 26 after a short illness. Bom in Cameron, La., he re­ sided in Groves, Tex. at the time of his death. He joined the IBU in 1963 in Port Arthur, Tex. and sailed for the Sabine Towing Co. Brother Mudd was buried at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches, Tex. Among his sur­ vivors is his wife, Ima. SIU Pensioner Edward C. Yeamans, 73, passed away on March 13 at the USPHS hospital in Galveston. He was a resident of that city at the time of his death. He joined the union there in 1951 and sailed in the steward department. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Brother Yeamans was buried at Grace Memorial Park in Alto Soma, Tex. Among his survivors is his wife, BHlie. SIU Pensioner Martin L. Yager, 61, passed away on March 18. He was a resident of Glen Burnie, Md. at the time of his death. Brother Yager joined the SIU in 1951 in the Port of Baltimore and sailed in the engine de­ partment. He was buried at Rest Haven Cemetery in Shenandoah, Md. He is survived by his sisters, Ruth and Flora, and his brother, Charles. SIU Pensioner Salvador Santos, 65, passed away after a long illness on Feb. 28. A native of the Philippine Islands, he resided in Seattle, Wash, at the time of his death. Seafarer San­ tos joined the SIU in 1953 in the Port of Houston and sailed in the steward department. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Seattle. Among his survivors is his wife, Gloria. SIU Pensioner Walter Sanderson, 63, passed away on Jan. 15 at the USPHS hospital in Baltimore. He had been a resident of that city for many years. He joined the SIU there in 1940 and sailed in the engine department. Brother Sanderson served in the Ma­ rine Corps for three years from 1925 to 1928. He was buried at Parkwood Cemetery in Parkville, Md. Among his survivors is his wife, Margaret. Seafarers Log �read Coast Seamen's Journal was for many years tM official publication of the Intematidndl S^dmen $ luhion (ISU) led by Andrew Furuseth. Although the pages of this journal We toda^^fellow with age, f$hey now provide lasting proof of labor's historic struggles—•especially those of maritime labor. The page reprinted below is from a May, 1903 issue of the Journal and tells of the battle for a "true union for seamen". I 1 VOL. XVI. NO. 34. SAN FRANCISCO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1903. WHOLE NO. 814. ATLANTIC CARRIERS AND SEAMEN. Trade-Unions and MaKe-Believe Unions. Hopeless Attempt to Forestall the Organization of Labor. T HE announcement, noted in a recent issue, that certain shipowners on the Atlantic Coast are^engaged in organizing a "non-union union" of sea­ men is important, if true. For one thing, it indicates that the shipowners have come to recognize the union - •—that is to say, they have come to recognize the prin­ ciple of unionism. That the particular union which the Atlantic Carriers' Association recognizes is the "seamen's union of their own," not the union of the seamen's own, is really immaterial. Recognition of the Atlantic Coast Seamen's Union will come later. Evo­ lution is a slow process, particularly so when the material out of which a given thing is to he evolved is hard, narrow and dense. Let us be patient with the material composing the Atlantic Carriers' Association. The progress made hy the shipowners is not so had, considering the distance they have traveled. Starting out with the idea—an idea, hy the way, that was justified hy the laws and usages of centuries—that the seaman was by nature intended to serve and obey his master without question and without demur, that the term "sailor's rights," if it meant anything at aU, meant merely the right to he protected hy the shipowner ac­ cording to the conception and convenience of the latter —starting out from tliese premises, it is not to he wondered at that the shipowner has not yet fuUy recog­ nized the seaman's right to own himself and to unite with his fellows in a union of their own. Indeed, it is rather to the shipowners' credit that they have reached the point of recognizing the advantages of a union of any kind. We hope that the shipowner will give us a little credit for this compliment. Surely we are en­ titled to that much, even if it be but a little compli­ ment, after aU. If the seaman was the shipowner's slave, hy Nature's law designed, why was an independent wish e'er planted in his mind? That is the question that the shipowners have been asking themselves for these many years. The answer came not, however. And so, because they could not understand the motives of their employes, the shipowners concluded that the idea of organization among the seamen was all wrong. From their own point of view the opposition of the ship­ owners to the seamen's unions was quite consistent. The shipowners determined to put the seamen right in the matter; they would uproot from the seaman's mind the foolish, not to say sacrilegious, notion of trade-unionism. In the pursuit of this purpose there was no dallying with trade-unionism. That institution was recognized, June 1973 but only as an evil which must be destroyed, lock, stock and barrel. The spirit that animated the Cru­ saders in the attempt to hoist the cross in place of the crescent was mildness itself compared to the zeal with which the shipowners undertook the mission of rescu­ ing the seaman from the dominion of the "walking delegate" and establishing him once more upon the basis of "independence." It was to he war to the death, and war to the death it was. It killed the hope of killing unionism among seamen. It would be quite natural to surmise that, having admired the remains and counted their scars the ship­ owners should have come down to business and made the best of the situation. But that would be reckoning witliout knowledge of the peculiar mental processes of the persons involved. The shipowners had been forced to recognize the seamen's unions as a fact; but instead of accepting the situation gracefully and seek­ ing a business arrangement with tlie unions, they de­ cided upon a strategic course. Since they could not take the unions in front they would tackle them in the rear; they would organize a "seamen's union of their own." Happy thought! Since it was evident that the seamen were bent upon having a union, what was the matter with making one, one that would look nice and yet be harmless, and giving it to the seamen to play with? Napoleonic ruse! We regret that we cannot credit the Atlantic Car­ riers' Association with originality in the present in­ stance. The plan now undertaken by that body has already been done to death by shipowners in other localities, as for instance, by the British Shipping Federation, of unlamented memory. Even our own Shipowners' Association of the Pacific Coast has had a try at the device. The latter body, however, has long since abandoned the idea that the seamen can be fooled with a make-believe union, and has recognized^ the Sailors' Union of the Pacific. The Shipowners' Association of the Pacific Coast is now peacefully pursuing its own business and thanking its stars that at last it has learned its lesson, the lesson that unionism among seamen has "come to stay," whether recognized or unrecognized by the shipowners. It may surprise the observer of men and things that the members of the Atlantic Carriers' Association should persist in the attempt to organize a "seamen's union of their own," in the face of all ordinary reason and the experience of their business confreres. But, consider the mental make-up of those gentlemen. please. Consider the mental make-up of Ho-ti, the Chinese swineherd, and his neighbors, who, having discovered roast pig through the accidental burning of a house, proceeded to burn all the houses in town in order to indulge themselves in toothsome crackling. It seems that an unkind Providence has denied to the Atlantic Carriers all power of intuition. They can't see that their way of fighting the seamen's unions is bound to end as all similar methods have ended in the past, in failure. If the Atlantic Carriers' Association takes any note at all of the experiences of other ship­ owners' organizations, it is to follow their mistakes. The Shipowners' Association of the Pacific Coast has learned that one needn't bum a house in order to roast a pig, to follow Lamb's simile. The Atlantic Carriers' Association, however, has determined to bum down its old shebang and take its chances. The union proposed by the shipowners for the bene­ fit of the seamen is similar in principle and in detail to the "non-union unions" proposed by employers in other lines for the benefit of their own downtrodden employes. According to the prospectuses, these or­ ganizations will combine all the good features of the trade-unions, without any of their bad ones—that is, without the payment of initiation fees or dues and without involving submission to the dreaded "labor agitator." The non-union unionist will be assured of steady employment, while it lasts, and of "good" wages, as long as the employer can afford to pay them. Under this ideal plan of organization there will he no restrictions upon the output, no limiting the op­ portunities of the American boy to leam a trade, no tieing down the industrious and skilled workman to the level of his ignorant and dissolute fellow-crafts­ man. Labor will he paid exactly what it is worth, the best workman according to the employer's standard of "good" wages, and the poorest workman according to his own standard of necessity. Of course, the chief recommendation, the magnum opus, of the non-union union is the "independence" which it promises its members. What would not the American workingman of right mind sacrifice for the glorious privilege of being independent? Why, that one feature alone is worth the price of admission! To be sure, the non-union unionist wiU be expected to render something in return for these advantages. He will be expected to see to it that his union is "run right." But even that burden need not rest heavily upon the independent workingman, since, should he ever be in doubt as to the right course in any given case, all the assistance needed he can get from his boss. The non-union union of seamen or of other crafts looks plausible. Yet it has its weak points. And chief of these is the element of disunion, i.e., the fact that it can not he run right unless it is run in the interest primarily of the non-unionist's master. Page 23 } ) t' �SEAFARERS ' 1. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION* ATLANTIC.GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT •AFL-CIO ,q, : I '• ' L vl P'-) -i Ji't •••"-••'• fi;i i • • P'l ; ' LOG � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource June 1973 Description An account of the resource Headlines: HOUSE BILL BANS PHS CLOSING, GOES TO CONFERENCE 108 CONGRESSMEN BACK U.S. SHIPS TO CARRY OIL LAUNCH SIU-CONTRACTED DELTA NORTE IN NEW ORLEANS SEAFARERS 5% BOOST IN PAY BEGINS JUNE 16 BLACKWELL ANSWERS CRITIC OF U.S. MERCHANT MARINE FALCON PRINCESS EARNS A 'WELL DONE' REPLIES TO 'RUNAWAY-FLAG' SUPPORTERS, DEFENDS OIL BILL CUTOFF OF U.S. OVERSEAS TAX BREAKS PROPOSED BY SIU NAMED TO LA. ATHLETIC BOARD SIU MANNING OF 13 MSC TANKERS A 'MILESTONE' REP. CAREY PREDICTS TOW INDUSTRY GROWTH SEA-LAND FINANCE LAUNCHED MORE SL-7S UNDER CONSTRUCTION SIU GULF PORTS BREAK CARGO RECORDS $348,000 FOR SEALIFT SHIPS SIU FIGHT FOR USPHS HAS LONG HISTORY SEAFARERS GRAD UPGRADES FROM FOC'SLE TO CHIEF ENGINEER PAPERWEIGHT MESSAGE SEA-LAND'S WARRIOR OFFLOADS IN OPEN SEA SHIPS COLLIDE AND BURN IN VERRAZANO NARROWS 'LUCKY' SMUGGLER STONES TEXT OF SIU CONSTITUTION NATIONAL MARITIME DAY HONORED ACROSS NATION 'FULL SUPPORT NEEDED' A MAJOR BATTLE NATIONAL MARITIME COUNCIL SIU'S BOSUN'S RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM BEGINS SIU CREW 'RESCUES PARAMEDICS IN RAGING STORM U.S. SHIPS GET FAVORABLE TREATMENT IN TRADE PACT COAST SEAMEN'S JOURNAL Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/1/1973 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXV, No. 6 1973 Periodicals Seafarers Log