http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/cd68c9a9d97d2846db43c9cd30d30f1a.PDF 90e07da0106c18c80323108ffebf8409 PDF Text Text The SlU-contracted Do/p^ Marine Shipping Co.), largest vessel ever constructed on the West Coast, is launched at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. in San Diego, Calif, last January. She will be crewing-up in late July for her maiden voyage. ' f [ i^li ' k •. •' r f r : %' . '1 • 5' , -V • T\ • • -v:-0 • 4'i. 'f •.-1 I I (' r.k ^..r >: *' 5 'Slf' �PIE-fSf "If Will Be a Victory For the Labor Movement" AFL-CIO Unions Pledge Support on Oil Bill Legislative representatives from national and international .unions reoresenting a broad spectrum of the Ameri­ can labor movement met at AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, D.C., June 13 and pledged their full cooperation to insure passage of the Energy Transpor­ tation &curity Act of 1974. The meeting was called by the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department to coordinate the efforts of AFL-CIO af­ filiates in every state of the union in contacting U.S. Senators who will be voting on the Bill in July. MTD and SIU President Fan! HaD thanked the AFL-CIO representatives for their support and said: 'This is a trade onion hiU, and our victory will be a victory for the entire labor movement in tihis country.'^ He said that the grass roots support .from..a9JiQga^.J!oAjn/CTat'onaljLy.vons through their state and local affiliates is the kind of support that is needed "to bring this'legislative campaign to a de­ cisive victory." Over 40 national rnd international unions—^d their local union affiliates —are contacting U.S. Senators in every state seeking support for the energy bill, and every AFL-CIO state federation is actively working for passage of the bill, it vyas renortec^ bv Peter McGavia, secretary-treasurer of the Maritime i rades Department. "Every one of our Maritime Port Councils, as usual, is also working hard for this bill," McGavin said. MTD Administrator O. William Moody reported on the progress of the oil bill, and received commitments from the AFL-CIO legislative representatives to continue personal contacts with members of the U.S. Senate to exnlain explain the necessuy loi uT^ir auppcn:^ •MTD President Hall said: -The labor movement, from the AFL-CIO legisla­ tive department and the international unions on down, is involved in this grass roots effort on the bill, and with this kind of support and the work being done at all levels in the labor movement we think we can win." LS All-Out ' For Oil Bill i^lit 500 letters and tei(»» grams to their U.S. Senators a4qr<M» ffie nation otgliig support for the Traii^rtetion Secndty Act; Sacco pii^mpanied a deieg^fffioi S3^ ||(i^suns, senior^ uf^^ders iand pntx officials to the l^^ by the Marine l^ade meat in Washington, June 13. He |rnp>otted t^ Imideherg Scho# rereived ''good response^ ficitnii iffffieSeimteimi^^^^ Maritime Trades Department President Paul Hall speaks to more than 75 Legislative representatives from AFL-CIO national and international unions who pledged their cooperation in seeking enactment of the Energy Transportation Secu­ rity Act of 1974. Also speaking to the AFL-CIO representatives was MTD Secretary-Treasurer Peter McGavin, seated at dais, and MTD Administrator O. William Moody. The meeting was held at AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, D.C. ^ Pftul Hall ... • "KP i-ef t/s Consider the Human Being Almost totally obscured in the sta­ tistics and learned rhetoric of lawyers, economic experts, professors and gov­ ernment bureaucrats during the lengthy hearings on the Energy Transportation Security Act has been the area of the human being. A mountain of facts and figures on the costs of energy production and transportation has been compiled by educated men and submitted as argu­ ments against this bill, but on one basic issue—that of the human being—^there has been a dismal lack of research. The American seaman—as a human being —does not figure in the balance sheets of multinational oil conglomerates and the American operators of foreign-flag ships. But, this is an old story to the Ameri­ can seaman. Time and again, he has been called upon to risk his life during periods of national emergencies—only to be forgotten when the conflicts were over. The professional sailor had a higher percentage of casualties than any branch of the armed services during World War II. He lost more than any­ body. It was the professional sailor who died and whose bones cover the oceans floors that made it possible for the same people who ignore him today to make their living and prosper because of his sacrifice. During the course of the Senate hear­ ings on this bill, we heard a scholarly professor from a respected university just outside San Francisco state that there were no lack of jobs for American seamen. This professor obviously did his homework to compile statistics on com­ parative costs for the transportation of oil, but he paid no attention to research­ ing the plight of the human being. If he had just walked down the street a short way to the union hall of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, he would have found that employment conditions are such that West Coast sailors have to restrict employment to jobs not exceed­ ing seven months a year. He would have had to reach the conclusion that these American workers—these human beings —could no more afford to support their families on seven months pay than he could. The same callous indifference to the American sailor by the technicians of the oil giants is also shown to the American consumer. Two years ago these oil giants were able to defeat a similar energy transportation bill when their experts convinced Congress that "the costs would be prohibitive/' At that time, oil was going for a little more than $3 a barrel. Today, the price of oil is up over $11 a barrel. The cost to the consumer— both in terms of the price he has to pay and the endless lines he has had to endure—^have made every gas pump a point of hatred toward the oil compa­ nies. Again, they have ignored the human being. We, as professional sailors, have faith in the good sense of the American people. We believe that if you take the people into your confidence their good judgment will prevail. We are convinced that if the oil companies had taken the American people into their confidence, this nation would not be in the energy mess it is today. We can, through legislation like the Energy Transportation Security Act, bail our country out of the mess we are in. But, beneath this legislation, beneath aU of the testimony and the arguments pro and con, are the American people •—the human beings—who are tdl too often forgotten in the high levels of economic determinations. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Distrifct, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, Y. Vol. XXXVI, No. & June 1974. Seafarers Log �• V • ' • ,5? ' T '.'• • ' fVyV '• \' :P ? V- »• '» V , I ^ V • • -J'"J *• • SlU President Testifies at Senate Hearings ••- Ha!IGtes-Na©d fo? WASHINGTON—Hearings on the Energy Transportation Security Act (rf 1974—which would require that 20 percent of the nation's petroleum im­ ports be carried on U.S.-flag ships—^ were concluded by the Senate Subcom- INDEX Legislative Nev/s Senate holds hearings on Energy Transportation Security Act ! Page 3 Washington Activities column Page 9 Maritime unions meet on joint legislative effort .. .Page 2 Union News Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry . Problems Established .. .Special Supplement President's Report Page 2 Membership meeting in port of New Orleans ....Page 4 Headquarters' Notes column Pages SlU to crew Golden Dolphin Page 5 New York medical clinic is 17 years old Page 10 General News Annual Institute on Foreign Transportation held in New Orleans Page 5 Construction starts on Trans-Alaska pipeline ..Page8 Shipping Dispatchers' Reports Page 22 George Walton docks in Brooklyn .....Page 21 Bienville in Far East .' Page 23 Ships' Committees Page 11 Ships' Digests Page 20 Training and Upgrading Twelve more recertified bosuns graduate Pages, 6-7 Six more 'A' Seniority upgraders graduate ...Page 18 Training and upgrading in - engine department. Pages 14-15 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application ... Pages 26-27 GED high school program at Lundeberg and application Page 26 Headquarters' Notes column ..Page8 Membership News Union official proves "you're never too old to learn" / . Page 5 New SlU pensioners ..... .Page 19 Final Departures ... .Pages 24-25 Brother Champine gets high school diploma through GED program.. Page 26 Youngest recertified bosun believes in training and upgrading .. .Page 12 Walter Rice crew p\ays benefit garhe .........Page 12 • Two Seafarers try to save chief officer on .' • Falcon Lady...Page 17 June 1974 .f - • •; mittee on the Merchant Marine May 30. A vote by the full Senate on the bill is expected after the July 4th Congres­ sional recess. SIU President Paul Hall, testi­ fying as the toal witness before the Senate committee, said that "the people of the United States have heen victimized and manipu­ lated by the Arab oil exporting . companies as well as by our own oil companies." He stressed that the need for legislation to reserve a portion of the nation's oil im­ port trade for American-flag ves­ sels "is greater than ever before." Emphasizing testimony he had pre­ sented to the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee in March, Hall said: "Enactment of this legislation will in fact insure that the United States has SIU President Paul Hall speaks in strong support of oil cargo preference the capability to maintain some control legislation (Energy Transportation Security Act) during May 30 testimony be­ over its oil imports. It will guarantee for fore the Senate Subcommittee on the Merchant Marine. Looking on, at left, is U.S.-flag ships the cargo that will act 0. William Moody, administrator of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. as an incentive for the development of our own tanker capability." in hundreds of American service indus­ the Merchant Marine Act's stated pol­ The Energy Transportation Bill was tries. icy of rebuilding America's merchant passed in the House of Representatives • Reduction in the "deficit in the marine and "would guarantee the in March by a vote of 266-136. ocean transporation segment of our bal­ growth of the American-flag tanker In his testimony this month to the ance of payments" which would help fleet." Stressing the need for passage of Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Ma­ stabilize the dollar. the Energy Transportation Act, Hall rine, Hall said: • An increase in "America's tax rev­ said: "It is essential to remember that the enues by increasing the • amount of "Under the Merchant Marine Energy Transportation Security Act of money paid to the U.S. Treasury by Act of 1970, the U.S. fleet has 1974 is much more than a 'merchant American workers and American com­ been able to make significant marine' bill. It is legislation essential panies building and operating Ameri­ strides through the ship construc­ to the national security of the United can-flag ships." tion and operating subsidy provi­ States." • Protection for American consum­ sions of that Act. However, the Again emphasizing his testimony be­ ers of imported petroleum products Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was fore the House committee. Hall said through a cost monitoring system under not intended to be and must not that enactment of the bill — which the supervision of the Secretary of Com­ be considered as the only solution would require that 20 percent of all merce who would determine the fair to rebuilding the merchant marine. petroleum imports be carried on U.S.- , and reasonable cost of American-flag Since the passage of that Act, it flag ships, increasing to 25 percent in tankers available for the carriage of the has become aU too apparent that 1975 and to at least 30 percent in 1977 percentage of oil imports allotted to the availability of cargo is essen­ —^would have broad economic advan­ U.S. ships under the Act. tial to the siuwival and growth of tages for the nation and the American the merchant marine." Guarantee Growth people. Among the benefits he cited Hall also emphasized the national were: Hall said that passage of the Energy security aspects of the bill, citing the Transportation Security Act of 1974— • Creation of thousands of jobs for as the logical extension of the Merchant American workers on board AmericanContinued on Page 17 Marine Act of 1970—would implement flag ships, in American shipyards and Comments of Senate Subcommittee Members , Following are comments from members of the Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Marine as reported in the official transcripts of the Senate hearings on the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 and the Congress­ ional Record. thrown up against those countries "It seems to me if this nation is for providing themselves a little bit going to achieve its objectives in the "fVe are also concerned about the of security?" world, we are going to have to pror American worker who is constantly Senator J. Glenn Beall, Jr. vide more jobs and capture more losing jobs to foreign crews and for­ (R-Maryland) world markets—including shipping eign shipyard workers. Furthermore, on the high seas. All those objec­ these foreign vessels pay very little "At a period in history when ex­ tives, it seems to me, would be U.S. taxes. And what about the ports and imports throughout the enhanced by the approach we have American citizens', security if it has world have been expanding, our here." to depend upon these important oil merchant fleet has suffered the hu­ Senator Russell B. Long imports by foreign ships." miliation of carrying less and less (D-Louisiana) Senator Daniel K. Inouye of our nation's trade and commerce. (D-Hawaii) Presently, virtually none of the oil "We seem 0 always be concerned imported into this country is carried about what other people are going on U.S.-flag vessels. While I am not to do to us if yve take an action, and "I would rather have the assur­ suggesting the U.S. move all of its the result is that we don't do any­ ance that [we have] American ves­ imported oil on its own ships, I thing to protect our own position ... sels manned by American crews with believe 20 percent is an equitable I know in the House report that American technology on board to figure. I am convinced that this legis­ France guarantees the French fleet prevent any oil spills and any of the lation will go far toward assuring the equivalent of two-thirds of their problems that could slow down the that the American shipping indus­ imports. The policy of Japan is to production of oil and gas in Alaska. try remains vital, competitive and guarantee at least 50 percent of its I would rather have that and pay healthy." imports. Ecuador, Chile, Spain and the onie-third cent more." Senator Charles Mc. Mathias, Jr. Peru require 100 percent. I wonder Senator Ted Stevens (R-Maryland) what kind of retaliation has been (R-Alaska) •m'-. m r • i iA> - I', • •. f' '.•-'ri: 1 : 1 V. V- J '• i• i nKl I if.' k' ;!K: \ I.; �m Seafarer Thomas Freeman poses question to the dais .during New Orleans meeting. Members have the chance to raise beefs and make motions during the forum. New Orleans Port Agent Buck Stephens delivers legislative report to the members. Afterwards a good discussion on these matters was conducted. /Membersh/pTMeef/ngs-fhe Democratic Process On the second Tuesday after die first Sunday of each mondi, Seafarers in New Orieans c<Hidnct a general membersdh^ meeting for that port Sim­ ilar meetings for our members are held on desig­ nated days of each monfli in all SIU Constitutional ports. These meetings not only inform the membersh^ in each port of the many important issues fticing the SIU, the maritime industry and die individuars job and job security, but provide an opportunity for the member to express his personal views on the issues; bring up beefe; ask questions, and make motions for approval or denial of the membershty. At last month's meeting in the port of New Orleans, die second largest port in die United States in terms of tonnage handled per year, reports concerning the internal aftiirs of die SIU were presented and a good discussion on the many legislative batties teeing die SIU in die U.S. Con­ gress was held. The New Orieans membershty pledged their support of the SIU in these fights. Whenever possible. Seafarers should attend these meetings and should take an active role in making them more meaningful. It is a part of die democratic process of this Union and the Ameri­ can trade union movement in the UJS. • ^! I I ft 4 r SIU member Lionel Antolne has the deck at last month's New OrJeans membership meeting. The meetings offer Seafarers the opportunity to express their views on many issues. } ' '• :- ' • - After meeting is over, SIU members discuss the proceedings while waiting for a job call. Shipping has been excellent in the port of New Orleans. yr"' 51 01 ... • I v., ? l!'" • :M€r • 4V/fg:, SIU members took an active role in last month's New Orleans meeting. Seafarers should attend these meetings wheneve** possible, and should fully participate. SeafarersLbg Page 4 M New Orleans Seafarers listen closely to the proceedings during meeting. It is part of the democratic process of the SIU. V, �• /.-ix• _.V*'cjjaUi^ls^-'ivti-^.UiL'.^.^ - tf II ^ - M Never Too Old to Learn M K Union Official Gets High School Diploma at HISS ^i~insy iiav&"U"£ew^ears onider my belt, but that doesn't mean I'm too old to study and learn," remarked 53-year old SIU member Sk^ttie Aubusson after successfully completing the Lundeberg School's GED high school equivalency program. Aubusson is the 21st SIU member— and the first Union oflBclal—to get fals high school diploma through the equiv­ alency program at Piney Point Scottie's S3 years also makes him the oldest Seahuer to achieve this educational goaI.< Brother Aubusson modestly credits his achievement to the help and encour­ agement he received from the Ltmdeberg School's academic staff—^but the credit really belongs to him. He-worked closely with his academic instructors and studied long hours on his own in preparing for the GED exam. After only two weeks, his instructors felt he was ready. Scottie "nervously" took the exam, and achieved the second highest grades of all SIU members who Speaking at Tulane completed the program. (The highest grades among Seafarers were obtained last month by 51-year old SIU member WiliiamT BeTiihgerT'See" MayT9'iTLXKr, page 9.) Members of the HLS academic staff SIU Representative Scottie Aubusson, right, and iBU Trainee Biii Lawier ex­ tend weii deserved congratulations to each other after they both successfully completed the Lundeberg School's GED high school equivalency program. The two worked and studied together in preparing for the GED exam. Were "vefyTmpfessed'wiTh'Tne way he worked on his own and with the younger Trainees also participating in the program," and explain, that his GED marks make Scottie "college bound material." Bom ^ South Harrows, England, a suburb of London, Broiiher Aubusson left school at the age of 14 and entered apprenticeship for the butcher's trade. Dissatisfied with his training, he joined the British Merchant Navy in 1938 and during the early years of World War II sailed British merchant­ men with England's National Union for Seamen. After being dumped by a German torpedo on a return run to England from Murmansk, Russia, he was res­ cued and dropped off in Locheue, Scot­ land. There, he caught his first SIUcontracted vessel, the Gateway City, which was heading back to Murmansk. He has been with the SIU ever since. Brother Aubusson continued ship­ ping on SlU-contracted vessels imtil Continued on Page 13 -.-tar-. I Hall States Need for Maritime Cooperation The Graduate School of Business Administration of Tulane University in New Orleans, La. conducted its 25th Annual Institute on Foreign Transpor­ tation and Port Operations May 6-10, 1974. The broad objective of the annual five-day proceedings is the ad­ vancement of maritime commerce for the United States. The educational program's day-long sessions consisted of brief lectures, panel discussions and question and' answer periods. The most heavily attended and well received of all these sessions was a panel' discussion entitled "Our Mari­ time Status—Today and Tomorrow," which took place on the last day of activities. SIU President Paul Hall; Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan, chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee; Captain J. W. Clark, New Orleans chairman of the National Maritime Council, and James S. Barker, president and chairman of the board of Moore-McCormack Lines constituted the panel. Industrial Rela­ tions Counselor Charles H. Logan of New Orleans served as panel chairman. In his address to the Tulane Uni­ versity audience of 300, SIU President Hall reflected on the significant devel­ opment of labor-management relations over the years in the maritime industry. Hall noted that, in the past, the ship­ owners and unions were constantly at each other's throats, neither willing to give nor compromise—and the industry suffered. "We have come a long way since then," affirmed Hall. "Now we realize that the key to a strong and revitalized U.S. merchant marine is cooperation and coordination between management and labor, and most importantly we realize the need of understanding each other's problems." Hall also noted that in the past "we sometimes let differences in personal­ ities stand in the way of negotiating quick and fair contracts — and again the industry suffered." He aflfirmed, "we must not allow personality conflicts between labor and management representatives to enter into our negotiations, or to stand in the way of a healthy and developing U.S. maritime industry." Congresswoman Sullivan, leader of the fight in the House of Representa­ tives to secure passage of the oil imports quota bill, outlined for the Tulane Insti­ tute the importance of this legislation to the U.S. and our nation's maritime in­ dustry. Mrs. Sullivan reaffirmed her full and active support of the bill, and ex­ pressed confidence that the needed bill would also move successfully through the Senate and be signed into law. In addition, Congresswoman Sullivan expressed the vital need to this nation for the construction of off-shore deep wmer port facilities. She noted that in years to come the U.S. would be in­ creasing its oil imports, and due to the rapidly rising prices of fuel "we must try to cut costs in.allpossible areas." And, she predicted that "the con­ struction of offshore ports would be the most efficient, the most economical and" fastest way to handle our increased imports." Mrs. Sullivan also reaffirmed her opposition to the plan of the House Select Committee on Committees to reduce the jurisdiction of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. V Congresswoman Sullivan expressed the importance of all facets of maritime to this nation, and voiced the vital need of a strong legislative body, which the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee provides, in handling the na­ tion's maritime problems. After completion of the panel ses­ sions, the Annual Tulane Institute wrapped up with a luncheon at the SIU Hall on Jackson Ave. in New Orleans. ' i % SIU President Paul Hall, left, along with Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan and Industrial Relations Counselor Charles H. Logan during fifth day of pro­ ceedings at the Tulane University's 25th Annual Institute on Foreign Transpor­ tation and Port Operations in New Orleans. Hall spoke of the continued need for management-labor cooperation in building a strong U.S. merchant marine. fh-r Golden Dolphin to Crew-up in July The SlU-contracted Golden Dol­ phin, first ^f three 90,000-ton tankers to be built for Aeron Marine Shipping Co., and the largest vessel ever constucted on the West Coast, will be tak­ ing on her SIU crew in the last week of July for her maiden voyage. The 894-ft. vessel, capable of carry­ ing 25 million gallons of crude oil (about 500,000 barrels) is the first double-bottom ship (to protect against oil spillage in collisions) of its size ever built. Her cost was approximately $30 million. The Golden Dolphin, which was launched last January at the National Steel & Shipbuilding Co. in San Diego, Calif., will be joined on the waterways by her two sister-ships, the Golden Endeavor, scheduled to be launched June 15, and the Golden Monarch. These three ships are similar to the two oil-bulk-ore carriers (OBO) the Ultramar and Ultrasea, previously built at National Steel and Shipbuilding and manned by SIU crews. The OBO's are less than two feet shorter than the tank­ ers, have the sapie hull and engine, and have i dead weight tonnage of 80,500 tons. All the vessels were subsidized with funds from the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 which has provided jobs both in U.S. shipyards and on U.S. ships for Americans. The Golden Dolphin will carry enough fuel to take her more than half­ way around the world without stop­ ping. She is of the maximum width that can go through the Panama Canal and she can hold a sustained speed of more than 16 knots. The ship has many safeguards built into her, such as its provision for carry­ ing clean ballast which will contribute to the maintenance of high environ­ mental standards. The great black and red vessel is so large that NASSCO had to lengthen its building ways by 400 feet and construct a coffer dam to build and launch it. The ship .will be delivered to Aeron Shipping during the last week in July. At the present it is not sure what her cargo will be.or where she will sail on her maiden voyage. 1. V it Page 5 June 1974 -• / '!... • , J. . :-w �at•if .l* '.-V, ,,. ; •.• • •>•; s •,.. t . * i : .* 1!' . 1v - • I - • Vemer Poulseii Seafarer Verner Poulsen has been a member of the SIU since 1961. Sea­ farer Poulsen, who ships out of the port of Seattle, has been sailing as bosun since 1968. A native of Denmark, Brother Poulsen now makes his home in Tacoma, Wash, with his wife Made­ line and their two children. It has been a wonderful opportunity to participate in the Bosuns Recertification Program at Piney Point and at Headquarters in New York. We have been able to observe and experience first hand the integral workings of oiu: Union and the commitment and invest­ ment the SIU has in seeking further job' opportunities for its members. We have been made increasingly aware of how the financial backing of each member makes it possible for our Union to successfully promote and lobby for effective legislation which will profit each member. This we may do individually through our contributions to SPAD. Frograin Ssf eonii^^ |» Jllppiy Oof jjN^nsss wfe tfej they need to effectively iafonn tisebr bmm^ tiie problems and issues our UumU face^jSjid best way du^ vViilb tiieni7 Tlife month the elevtmtii class of bosuns graduated from the program bjrbigiBg to J.06 the uumber of bosuns who have gained a better insi^^ imo tiie and fedustry# The loiowledge tbese mra have acquired bcdter equips them tq providte all of our m«i^>«®sh%» a gi^ter imdexsta^^ of oar problmnsi and to dfiscnss tiimn at wO^b^ menibeidu^ r.- -7 . ' > '' Raymond Fenrera Seafarer Raymond' "Blackie" Ferrera has been sailing with the SIU Page 6 ^ H On uiesc two tS^ 12 bost^ who haVe Just eomgleSed program tell bnefly in titefe own words whm moant^^^ since 1938, and as bosun for the past 29 years. A native of Florida, Brother Ferrera, now makes his home in Chick­ asaw, Ala. with his wife, Elsie. He ships out of the port of New Orleans. When I arrived at Piney Point to start my Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram in April, I didn't know anything about the place. But I came with an open mind so I could learn all they could teach me in the short time I would be there. I found the staff very nice to all of us. They did a great job making our stay interesting and infor­ mative in jail departments. The Wash­ ington trips were very interesting and I learned a lot there. I now know more about how our SPAD'dollars are spent and I now know not one of them is wasted. I have a new oudook on donat­ ing to SPAD. At our Headquarters everyone in all the departments was very nice to us. We learned a lot about the running of om Union and what our Union is doing for us. mi Robert Schwarz Seafarer Robert Schwarz has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been sailing as bosuit since 1950. A na­ tive of Alabama, He ships out of the port of Mobile, where he makes his home with his wife, Mittie. We started our program in Piney Point in April. We received a lot of information in Piney Point and in Washington. We sat in both the Senate and House and watched them in action. We learned the value of having good representation in Washington. We met 15 other House members who told us the importance of SPAD. At Union Headquarters in Brooklyn we received a lot more information on the running of our Union. Everyone was very helpful in showing us every department and in answering our ques­ tions. I learned a lot. I just hope I will be able to present it to the crews on our ships as well as I received it. of the vast amount of records that must be kept on file to help our Union run efficiently. I just hope I can retain most of what I have learned and be able to present it to the membership on the ships I sail on in the future. My confi­ dence in the SIU has been bolstered 100 percent, and through our efforts we can have one of the finest merchant fleets in the world. Roberto Zaragoia Seafarer Roberto Zaragoza has been in the SIU since 1941, and has been sailing as bosun Since 1944. Born in Puerto Rico, Brothel' Zaragoza now makes his home in Brentwood, Long Island, N.Y. with his wife Anna, and their five children. He ships out of the port of New York. I thought I really knew a lot about this Union until I attended the Bosuns Recertification Program in Piney Point and Headquarters. In the 30 days at the Harry Lundeberg School and 30 days at Headquarters I learned how to un­ derstand the contract and other things I didn't know before. It has shown me the importance of this program. We are not only preparing young men to go to sea, but we are also preparing Seafarers for the new ships of the future. The field trip to Washington, D.C. was very important to me because I learned about the activities of the mari­ time industry, the AFL-CIO and the Maritime Trades Department. The hh. portant thing I want to say is that we must support the political mid legisla­ tive arm of our Union through our sup­ port of SPAD. And the only way of keeping our "picket line" going * in Washington is through contributions to SPAD. Robert GiOain John Cisiecki Seafarer John Cisiecki has been a member of the SIU since 1942, and has been sailing as bosun for the past six years. A native of Pennsylvania, Brother Cisiecki now ships out of the port of San Francisco where he makes his home. I became a merchant seaman in 1942, and also became an SIU member the same year. Comparing those early years with the present time is like night and day. Those early years were tough. We didn't have the knowledge con­ densed like it is today. At the Harry Lundeberg School it's all there for young and old alike. As a participant in the Bosuns Recertification Program I have been enlightened to the extent that I believe I will be much more educated and wiser as a seaman and as an American citizen. I'd like to thank all Union officers and personnel for taking the time to actually show and explain to me all the inner workings of the SIU at Head­ quarters. I must say that we must sup­ port our political arm, SPAD. It is our strength. J. R. Thompson Seafarer J. R. Thompson joined the SIU in 1949, and has been sailing as bosun since 1951. A native of Mobile, Ala., he now resides in Chicl^aw, Ala. with his wife Cecilia. Brother Thomp­ son sails out of the port of Houston. I have really learned a lot about our Union through the Bosuns Recertifica­ tion Program. The month at Piney Point, and the trips to Washington gave me more insight into the workings of politics, and the time at Piney Point made me see how important our train­ ing progran?s are to holding on to what we have worked hard for throughout the years. Our second month has been spent in Brooklyn, and I had no idea Seafarer Bobby Gillain has been a member of the SIU since 1961, and has sailed as bosun since 1967. A native of Cordova, Ala. he now makes his home in Keystone Heights, Fla. with his wife Shelbia. Brother Gillain ships out of the port of Jacksonville. I found out that any member of the Union can help himself with the teach­ ing and training programs at Piney Point. It is the best thing that has hap­ pened since I've been in this Union. We were able to go to Washington and see ^ow the SPAD money was spent, and I can say that the SPAD money is put in the right place. At Headquarters we were able to ask about records, money or anything we wanted to, and the lead­ ership gave us some very good answers. All in all I can say the Bosuns Recerti­ fication Program is a very good thing for all the members, and I think that I will be better able to inform the mem­ bers aboard the ships. Ravanghn Johnson Seafarer Ravaughn Johnson has been a member of the SIU since 1945,. A native of Alabama, Brother Johnson now makes his home in Houston, Tex. with his wife Louise. Seafarer Johnson, who has been sailing as bosun since 1960, ships out of the port of Houston. I made a list of the subjects that I feel will benefit other members, and I hope that I will be able to pass them on to the others who have not had the oppor­ tunity to go through this program yet. The first five weeks we covered the union movement from the beginning and the SIU from 1939 to the present. We made two trips to Washington. The first trip we were introduced to a num­ ber of congressmen and they explained how the oil bill was being placed on the floor of the House. We left there with a good insight on how SPAD is being spent and what it is being used for. The other trip was to the Transporta­ tion Institute, and We learned not only how to get our bills passed, but also that we must constantly watch out for any­ thing that might be against our inter­ ests. I am proud to be a member of this Union, with a leadership with such fore­ sight to create the Harry Lundeberg School and this program. Seafarers Log �j •..V'-:Wsfv-,', -I'lii. \ . X -C'V "V*'- «j • -J • ; 1^' 11 ... : . A '• ; •• • '..v.! '•* .'^.r^'?.*'- • -r""" • i-' "• >. '' i •M: 7' ' • "o' ' ...lA j ' -G- -. i; •- i ?> y-'.- • --V , Harold Weaver Seafarer Harold "Buck" Weaver has been a member of the SIU since 1951, and has been sailing as bosun since 1962. A native of Mississippi, Brother Weaver now ships out of the port of Houston where he lives with his wife Frances. While at Piney Point our classes vis­ ited Washington, D.C. on two occa­ sions. We took a tour of the Senate and House of Representatives and saw how bills were put forth, passed or rejected on the floor. We were introduc^ to lawmakers from many states who in­ formed us as to the value of pur SPAD donations. They are our only tool to help our friends in winning legislation beneficial to us. Your'involvement by voluntary donations is needed now more than at any time in our Union's history. Our picket line is on Capitol Hill instead of the streets and wharves. Our second, and concluding phase of the Recertification Program was spent at Headquarters. We met various indi­ viduals who have the responsibility of keeping the machinery of the Union, such as records, correspondence and financial dispatch in an efficient, smooth operation. 1 for one was glad to participate. Bosuns John Urzan, John Winn and Al Whitmer (Recertified) (I. to r.) were elected as the special selection committee which will choose the bosuns to participate in the July class of the Recertification Program. The three were elected at a special meeting of bosuns held this month after the general membership meeting in New York. if ^ V /H I toilowing are the names and home ports of the 106 Seafarers^who have AUstatt, John, Houston Koiii8,Peny,NewYoilt Andeison, Alfred, Noxfolk Kitta,Leo,Battimofe Anderson, Edgar, New York ' Lambert, Reidus, New Orleam Aimis, George, New Orleans . Landron, Ntonnel, San Joan Ajanada, AHonso, Baitimofe ^ Lam, Robmt, Puerto KjsM» A1kiBS<ai,lto^ Seattle ^ Lafrq^,J BamliiU,Btaner,Honstmi Lavetoe, Baudoin, lames, Houston Lee, H<nis, Seattle B^vers, Norman, New Orlearks Beeching, Marion, Houston Leyal, Joseph, Pbiladelpliia Berger,DavS^ Norfolk . - i^ Lfeby, Br^Jari^Ni^^ Mackert,itobert,Baltonore , James Gamer Seafarer Jimmie Garner has been a member of the SIU since 1963, and has been sailing as bosun siiice 1969. Bom in Alabama, Brother Garner now re­ sides in Gasden, Ala. He ships out of the port of New Orleans. Since it is about the end of our two months I can say that I have gained a broader vision and a greater knowledge of our Union. Since I have been here 1 have also become more interested in the Union as well. It is very important that we stick together and fight for our rights. I was very impressed with the trip to Washington. I would like to en­ courage all of our members to cooper­ ate and give to SPAD because this is now more important to us than any­ thing else. The Bosuns Recertification Program has helped me in many ways and I have enjoyed it very much. We have been treated very nice, and lots of questions have been cleared up. I would like to thank everyone that has had a part in the program. It wOuld be good id every member could attend. Sc|k^Stonley; am Eran^^ , ^• iTUMfl . McGimiis, Artbor, New Orleans Bouigot, AlHrert,^Mobile Batch, Georgia New Orleans Bmke, G^rge, New Yosk , ? Morris, Edwmd, Jr., Bloirfle Albert Ringoette fNewYmdr; Manod Landron Seafarer Manuel Landron has been a member of the SIU since 1939, and . has been sailing as bosun for the past 14 years. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Landron makes his home there with his wife Carmen. He ships out of the port of San Juan. " Oarvllle,Rachard,Hoisston fttoisiwi. , Bfewes,Pefer,NewVoik m,Baltimore PeBaB^VickkGjNs v«ni«r, gmitlfe IJW«*Pl.il5iClSCO * I am very happy that I was selected to attend the Bosuns Recertification Program at the Harry Lundeberg iGamer, Jaines, New Otltons School at Piney Point and at Head­ iGianglordano, D©!!3to,P!i!lailel^l!!a quarters. Our group was taken on a tour of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. where we went to see the House of Rep­ IcfewSKwocNd, Pet*y, ^ • resentatives in session. While in tour in iHanback, Burt, New York the Capitol I learned what SPAD IHellman, Karl, Seattle means and what SPAD stands for and iHieks, Donald, New York how wisely it is spent. SPAD means job e * security. At Union Headquarters we observed /Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore different departments in the Union, Homim, Stephen, New York such as claims and welfare, records and the LOG. We also went to the firefight- James, Calvain, New York Jandora, Stanley, New York , ing school and learned how to fight fires and bring them under control. My Jansson,Sv€n, New York group was also taken to the shipyard Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston and observed how a ship is constructed. Kemgood, Morton, Baltimore I urge all my Union brothers to attend the Bosuns Recertification and Upgrad­ mFiandsco ^ > ing Programs at Piney Point. - : lladitdi,T€Baiy, NewOrleans ' lUlm,Ewlag,NewOrfeans. Kiveia, Alfonso, I^rto Rico Self,'ii Selix, Floyd, San Francisco Sheldrake, Peter, Honston Smtifa, Lester, Norfolk Stockmarr,Sven, New York Teti, Frank, New York Thompson, J. Wallace, Wardlaw,: Weaver, Harold, Houston Whltaier, Alan, New York Woods, Malcolm, San J Seafarer Al Ringuette has been in the SIU since 1953, and has shipped out as bosun since 1960. A native of Fall River, Mass., he still makes his home there. Brother Ringuette ships out of the port of San Francisco. Before 1 attended the Bosuns Recer­ tification Pro^am I thought I knew a lot about the Union and how it works. That was until I went to Piney Point^ and Headquarters. The Union educa­ tion course in Piney Point was very in­ teresting and I learned a lot about the history of our Union which I never knew before. As part of the program, we visited Washington twice. One day we visited Congress and spoke to several Con­ gressmen. They showed us who our friends in Washington are and the im­ portance of our support to fight the opposite side. Believe me the only way we as seamen can do that is by SPAD. If we don't contribute, there goes our job security. We also visited the Trans­ portation Institute and saw with our own eyes what an excellent job is being done. Deposit In the SIU Blood Bank- . ^ ^iaragomu Roberto, New York 1974 "v ' It's Your Life 3 •-•il • �-- V 'xv im-. . ' •-.'*., : yi •'Vs'r. "-V'"r Tf Construction Work Starts On Trans-Alaska Pipeline Construction has begun on the $3.5 billicm Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline pro­ ject, which, when completed, will sp^ nearly 800 miles across the fro^n Alaskan frontier from Prudhoe Bay in Alaska's North Slope to the ice free port of Valdez on the 49th State's southern shore. All legislative roadblocks which had stalled the beginning of work for al­ most three years were finally lifted last August when a bill calling for imme­ diate construct'on of the pipeline was signed into law. The SlU was at the forefront in this legislative battle. When the first phase of the project is completed in mid-1977 the pipeline will initimiy pump 600,000 barrels of crude oil per day. This capacity will significandy increase to two million barrels a day, which is one third of our present .daily foreign oil imports, with the ad­ dition of pumping stations along the pipeline route and increased storage capacity at Valdez, It is estimated that 9.6 billion barrels of oil can be recov­ ered from the North Slope oil fields, the -largest ever discovered in North America. From Valdez, the oil will move by American-flag tanker to refineries on the U.S. West Coast for purification and shipment to other parts of the nation. The project will also oeate the need for conshmction of a new fleet of tank­ ers for our merchant marine, creating thmisands of jobs In onr nation's ship­ yards. Also, because of the legislative strength of the Jones Act, all ships iU" volved in the domestic transport of the Abskau etfl must be American-built, Aineiican-manned vessels, which is the promise of hundreds of new jobs for American seafarers. The greater part <rf the first year in the three-year pipeline construction project will be spent building a 360mile road from the Yukon River to Prudhoe Bay which will be used to move men, supplies and equipment during construcdon. Other construcdon for "this season will include site preparation for a ma­ rine terminal at Valdez and for pump stations along the pipeline loute. The actual pipeline, along with .the terminal and pump stations will be built in the second and third construction seasons. Headquarters Nates X* by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak i t- i FiREFIGHTlNG No one has to tell a Seafarer how dangerous a fire aboard ship can be. It can mean death or serious injury to the entire-crew. Yet many Brothers are not willing to take a simple one-day course that could ,easily mean the difference between life and death. And that is precisely what the course given by the Maritime Administration in Bayonne, N.J. could mean. You will not only learn the various and best techniques for putting out a fire, biit, perhaps more importandy, you will learn that most fires can be extinguished. In other words, you will not be as fearful of a blaze and you will have the knowledge of what to do when confronted with a fire. I cannot stress strongly enough how very im­ portant this one day course is. The June Class schedule is; June 21 and 25. SlW: ,X WAGE BOOST Effective June 16, you will receive a five percent wage boost according to the terms of the three-year collective bargaining agreement signed with our con­ tracted companies in June of 1972. This five percent wage boost brings to 21 percent the amount of wage in­ crease received by Seafarem since 1972. In the first year of the contract, SIU members received an approximate eleven percent wage boost and last year Seafarers got a five percent increase. For work done on weekends and holidays you will also find there is a boost in premium overtime pay rates. FALCON TANKERS As you know, the Navy has taken over the four Falcon tankers and bareboat chartered them to the Military Sealift Command. The Navy has therefore suc­ ceeded in expanding its Military Sealift Command operations at the expense of the private American merchant marine. The SIU was fighting the take-over for months but the Navy seemed deter­ mined to damage this nation's commercial shipping interests. However, the SIU was successful in winning an arbitration ordering the company to pay all its crewmembers for 90 days after the Union was notified of the take-over, which was Mar. 13. This Union wUl continue to oppose the Navy in any of its attempts to take over privately manned American merchant vessels. More than 9,000 workers are ex­ pected to be involved in this season's construction which will increase to 14,200 during the peak construction period next year, and then taper off to 10,600 in the third year. Headquarters has n , __ To date, several hundred pieces of heavy equipment have been put into service, and sections of 48-inch dia­ meter pipe, which had been stockpiled in Valdez, are beginning to move to storage sites south of the Yukon River. mmilabfe, membe^; 0^ inquiries as to the requfrem^ls ttf SlU the" c^ew.-'' may •, be i^qpucd; tv -drive mrews to dri kmgshoi® « winches for handling ca^ or may be occasions. Two sections of the.SIU's Standard Freightship Agreement outline the work requirements of the crew in this matter. The tot, 4^^ SkNdioii 10(a), States: "Members of all departments shtdl perform iho j^es^ ^ntinuance of tire operations of the vessel as set f<^ this agreement, Necessary Vrork shall include the ptepararion and ^uri of cargo gear and die preparation of cargo holds for the ^'loading dr-discharging;^^^^ The second, Artide II Section 32, fardter darMies the matter. If states: V'-In those ports where there are no required to handle cargo. For such work, crewmembers shaJl be paid by using the various group® as defined by the Shipping Rules, 3, Depart­ Rules. Sectkm 3. Denart' ments and Groups, to d^rmine theiir applicable rate. *'On tankto wlijkai am when crewmembers are Tequired to ur fasten butterwoilh plate nuts remove the butterwoith plates for the purpose of loarflng or di^arging graih caurgo, they entided to cpnppensation as provided for in thls.s^tioiiv so cotfe strued as tp be appUeablfa to ahy-wOT| where longshoremen are pot availabl| dne to labor trouble.'' i V SABINE TANKERS ORGANIZING DRIVE ' The NLRB is currently considering holding hearings to determine whethor or not the certification election which was held in February 1974 should be over­ turned. While it is still too early to predict a decision in favor of the SIU, we feel that the Board's ruling to fully review our charges of unfair labor practice against Sabine Tankers is a step in the right direction. Although we would like early hearings, it appears that further action by the Federal Government will not be forthcoming in the near future. In the meantime, we will continue our efforts in maintaining contact with the unlicensed seamen aboard Sabine's vessels. ^ ^ NAVY TANKERS .Ck>nceming the nine new Navy Tankers which are being built to replace the T-2's now in service, some new developments have occurred which we are currently investigating. Although Falcon Carriers was the low bidder, the Navy wants to give .tfie contracts to Marine Transport Lines. We are currently investigating "why Falcon was not allocated the ships as the low bidder. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM This month we were proud to graduate our eleventh class of recertified bosuns. The Bosuns Recertification Program which began on June 1 of 1973 has proved to be a resounding success. With this group of 12 bosuns, we will now have 106 Seafarers who have been recertified through the two-month program. Each month, we are placing aboard our ships more and more Seafarers who have up-to-date knowledge about the modem ships of today and up-to-date knowledge on the Union and how it works. These men have become well acquainted with the many issues of vital im­ portance to the job security of Seafarers, such as the Energy Transportation Security Act, formerly known as the Oil Import Quota BilL Because these recertified bosuns have become familiar with the new ships, the Union and other important areas affecting your livelihood, they can better serve each and every member of the SIU when they go back aboard ship. Again, I want to'congratulate the 12 bosuns who graduated this month and wish them the best of luck as they return to their ships. They are: John Cisiecld, "Blackie" Ferrera, Jimmie Gamer, Bobby Gillain, Ravaughn Johnson, Manuel Lqndron, Vemer Pouisen, Albert Ringuette, Roi^rt $chwarz, James Thomp­ son, Harold Weaver and Robert Zaragoza. "A" SENIORITY UPGRADING Another program which also helps not only those involved but the entire membership by giving them abetter trained, better informed man aboard ship, is the-"A" Seniority Upgrading Program. This month we were happy to graduate six Seafarers from this one-month program. They are: Robert Garcia, Raul Gotay, Richard Hutchinson, Nikolaos Paloumbis, Dimitrios Papageorgiou and Hans Zukier. They bring to 94 the number of Seafarers who have successfully completed the progrt^ which consists of two weeks at the Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship in Piney Point and two we^ks here ad Headquarters. I would encourage all our members who are eligible to advantage of this prc^am. It spells job security for you. �"v. A, C'^^K'' ' •;••••:>-^/^^ • ' -• • Vi-' Jones Act -5 . . i' ij * WMhington Activities By B. Rocker oa Import BiB 'S. . • Legislative action on the Oil Import Bill (Energy Transportation Security Act) is moving full speed ahead in Congress—and is picking up widespread support from the AFT-CIO aflOliates in all parts of the nation. On May 30, SIU President Paul was the wrap-up speaker as die Senate Commerce Committee ended hearingis on the bill. President Hall closed out the Congressional hearings with a stinging indictment against the giant oil con­ glomerates for their callous indifference to what he called "the human element" in this issue—the American seamen and others who Will benefit from jobs, and all Americans who would be rid of the price gougings and energy supply short­ ages created by the uncontrolled practices of American-owned foreign oil interests. • Legislative support for the oil bill is also steaming full ahead, fired up by the AFL-CIO, the Maritime Trades Department, and AFL-CIO state and local centi.:! bodies. On May 28, AFL-CIO President George Meany sent a detailed letter to all members pf the Senate Commerce Committee urging Con- • gressional support for the bill. Letters and telegrams are also being sent by AFL-CIO unions and their members to Senators in every state in the union. • The AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Commihee on Maritime Industry Problems—set up by President Meany in April—met with Legislative representatives from affiliates of the Maritime Trades Department on May 28. MTD Administrator Bill Moody outlined the progress of the bill in Congress, and MTD President Hall chaired the meeting and called for a "united front" iii securing passage of the oil bill. The MTD represents more than 7 million members throughout the nation. The legislative representatives pledged full cooperation and support for the oil import bill. The SIU Washington staff remains alert to the continued attacks on the Jones Act by the giant oil interests, the farm lobbies, and the "flag of convenience" operators. Repeated attacks on the Jones Act—^which is the American sea­ men's job security in the coastwise andintercoastal trade—have been overcome throng the efforts of our staff in Washington. The latest attempt to by-pass the Act was made in an effort to bring in foreign-flag vessels to move anhydrous ammonia from Alaska to the West Coast Protecting domestic shipping for U.S.-flag ships and American seamen through the safeguards of the Jones Act will become increasingly important when oil from the North Slope of Alaska begins to arrive for shipment at the port of Valdez. Deepwater Ports The long-delayed Deepwater Port bill passed the House of Representatives by an overwhelming majority—318 to 9..The bill, H.R. 10701, clears the way for construction of deepwater tanker terminals on U.S. coasts. The bill would permit the start of deepwater construction of offshore ports which could handle vessels of 265,000 dwt or more—^which are now being built in American ship­ yards. These ships and the deepwater terminals will make the U.S.-flag fleet more competitive in the world shipping market. The bill now goes to the Senate, where a special subcommittee is drafting its own version. Firefighting Training A bill to provide specialized firefighting training to merchant seamen is nearing final passage in the Congress. The bill, which has received the support of the Maritime Administration, would establish a U.S. Fire Academy to train seamen and dockworkers in techniques to effectively handle fires aboard Amer­ ican-flag ships—particularly tankers, LNG/LPGwessels and other carriers of highly explosive cargoes. Merehant Marine and Fisheries Committee An attempt to ground the effectiveness of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee is being vigorously opposed by the SIU. A House resolu­ tion to restructure the committee by scattering some of its important functions to other House committees has been referred by the Democratic Caucus to a Conunittee on Review which will report back to the Democratic Caucus in the House on July 17. An earUer attempt to abolish the committee was defeated after strong opposition by the SIU. : rfi Merchant Marine Act of 1970 The Senate Commerce Subcommittee for Mechant Marine held hearings on May 15 on a bill to authorize the Maritime Administration budget for ship construction and operating subsidies under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The $562.9 milhon budget for fiscal 1975 includes funds for research and development of new ship designs as well as construction and oper­ ating subsidies for tankers, LASH and OBO carriers. Great Lakes vessels and containerships. I 'i';' Pension Legislatioii A House and Senate Conference Committee is meeting on two bills which would regulate privately-funded industry pension plans. The SIU is watching the progress of this conference to make certain that the rights of Seafarers under the SIU Pension Plan are safeguarded and that all benefits for SIU mem­ bers remain secure. 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. '• S''?! T|.4 . Seamanship Trophy, Part of Maritime Day in New York r ir-' -••• i! Ai ' National Maritime Day was celebrated May 22. and as part of the festivities in the port of New York there was a water display from a fireboat moving up the East River under the Brooklyn Bridge. During the various ceremonies held on that day. the New York City fireboat Firefighter was awarded the 1974 American Merchant. Marine Seamanship Trophy. The Seamanship Trophy was established in 1962 to honor deeds exemplifying distinguished seamanship and profes­ sional competence by U.S. citizens serving aboard a U,S. vessel. The Firefighter yras awarded for her gallant response to the mammoth fire which resulted from the collision of the container vessel Sea Witch and tanker Esse Brussels under the Verrazano Bridge in June. 1973. Accepting the award from Thomas A. King, (center). Eastern region director of the Maritime Administration Is Lieutenant James F. McKenna, commander of the fireboat. Pilot Matthew T. Fitzsimmons (far right) looks on. SIU President Paul Hail was among the members of the Select Committee which reviewed nominations for the trophy. JiiiielS74 ''I f-i'rfi- ��mm • /. Boston Committee Ultramar Committee • ' - )tr0- 'I Recertified Bosun Chuck D'Amico, front second from right, is on his first ship, the Boston since recently completing the two-month Bosun Recertification Program. The Boston paid off at the Sea-Land docks in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on May 2. Ship's committee members are, standing front from the left: James Keno, secretary-reporter; John Atherton, educational director; John Wright, engine delegate; D'Amico, ship's chairman, and Manuel Sanchez, deck dele­ gate. "A" Seniority Upgrader Charlie Humason, standing rear center, accom­ panied SID Patrolman Dave Quinones, rear ri^ht, on the ship's payoff. James Committee Recertified Bosun Barney Swearingen, standing second from right, partici­ pated in the March Class of the Bosun Recertification Program and is now aboard the Ultramar. Photo was taken during a visit to the Ultramar in the port of Jacksonville, Fla, The Ultramar is the largest ship to ever enter Jacksonville. Committee members, standing from the left are: Pat Rogers, educational director; Carroll Boudreaux, engine delegate; Swearingen, ship's chairman, and Joseph Pitetta secretary-reporter. Kneeling front from the left are: Frank Campbell, steward delegate, and Arthur Longuet, deck delegate. Walter Rice Committee The SiU-manned cargo ship James paid off in the port of Bayonne, N.J. on May 13 after a run to the Far East. Ship's committee members agreed it was a good voyage and a good crew. They are, from the left: P. H. Rose, deck dele­ gate; Lyie Clevenger, educational director; Robert Rowe, steward delegate, and A. Dimitropoulos, engine delegate. Portland Committee The SIU manned Walter Rice tied up in the port of Longview, Wash, recently to pick up some cargo. The ship's committee noted that the entire Walter Rice crew worked well together with fine cooperation in all departments. The com­ mittee members are, from the left: Perry Ellis, educational director; W. C. Byrd, ship's chairman; Clarence Smith, steward delegate, and Bill Verzone, engine delegate. Educational Director Ellis used some of the money in the ship's fund to purchase puzzles and other games for the use of the crew during off hours. Suamico Committee Recertified Bosun Frank Teti, second from right, a participant in the Bosun Recertification Program during the months of December and January, is now sailing bosun aboard the coiitainorship Portland which paid off on May 1 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Ship's committee members are, from the left: George Paul John, steward delegate; Juan Cruz, secretary-repprler; F. Teti, ship's chair­ man, and Ed Boles, deck delegate. The Portland, originally buiit in 1945 by the Kaiser Co. in Richmond, Calif., was converted for container carriage in 1968. The 497-foot long vessel is capable of carrying 360 containers. She is on a coastwise run. June 1974 The SlU-manned Suamico, operated by Hudson Waterways, paid off recently in the port of Portland, Ore. The ship's committee, along with Seattle Port Agent Harvey Mesford, standing rear, gathered topside for a photo after a smooth payoff. Committee members are, from the left: Don White, educational director: J. Buchanan, steward delegate; C. Canales, ship's chairman; L. Ben­ nett, secretary-reporter, and R. Crockrell, deck delegate. Page n �J ASHORE Seafarer Garner Believes In Training and Upgrading / New York Two SlU-contracted companies were among the shipping firms that awarded prizes to the 17 contest winners in the 1974 Harold Harding Memorial National Maritime Essay competition sponsored by U.S. Propeller Clubs throughout the country, it was announced here recently. The 39-year-old contest marked the observance of Maritime Day on May 22. Delta Steamship Lines of New Orleans gave a free cruise to South America to high school student R. Thomas Morgan of Gallipolis, Ohio for his essay on the importance of the maritime industry. Sea-Land Service, Inc. of Elizabeth, N.J. gave a $100. U.S. Savings Bond to Horacio Mourino of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Final decision on the best of the 17 essays will be made this month. n• Galveston - Maritime Day was marked here with a dinner and a program at a local hotd with the Propeller Club, the Galveston-Texas City TrafiSc Qub and the Gal­ veston Chamber of Commerce in attendance. Seattle A Miss Maritime Day queen and her court, employes of the port and a steam­ ship firm here, reigned over National Maritime Week celebrations from May 19 to26. The festivities were highlighted by seamen's memorial services off Pier 56. Ship models and nautical gear were on display during the week in several store windows. Open house was held on vessels at Pier 5 on the downtown waterfront. Baltimore Grand prize winner out of 10,000 entrants in the annual "Ship American" national maritime poster contest was a 17-year old girl high school senior here. She got $500 for her achievement. Savannah SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Co. has added this port as a calling point for its ships on the Far East run. Two C-4 Mariners will eat the anchor there bimonthly with the breakbulk SS Thomas Jefferson calling Jime 24 with containers, tanks and refrigerated cargo. Piney Point Owners and representatives of the towing industry met here May 29 to May 30 in an Advisory Meeting on Towing Industry Education. They reviewed the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship curriculum, approved new courses and held a critique on the future goals of education in the towing industry. Louisville The LllW-contracted paddlewheeler, the Delta Queen of Cincinnati won the 11th annual Great Ohio River Steamboat Race May 1 steaming undCr the Clark Memorial Bridge 10 lengths in front of the Belle of Louisville. Arriving in time for the Kentucky Derby festivities, the Delta Queen has won the steamboat race six times and the Belle of Louisville five times. San Francisco National Maritime Week got underway here May 19 in the Bay with the annual 10-man whaleboat race sponsored by the local steamship companies. On Maritime Day the SIUNA-aflBliated Marine Cooks and Stewards Union held seamen's memorial services in the morning on the schooner C. A. Thayer moored at Maritime State Park on Hyde St. Pier near Fisherman's Wharf. After taps and a rifle volley, floral wreaAs were cast on the outgoing tide at the Golden Gate from a U.S. Coast Guard cutter. Seafarer Jimmie Gamer is a profes­ sional who has a firm belief in the value of the training and upgrading programs of the SIU—and he has cUmbed the ladder from ordinary seaman to ableseaman, bosun and quartermaster through the Union's career advance­ ment programs. Seafarer Gamer was 22 and working as an assistant civU engineer for the state of Alabama when he happened to meet some SIU seamen at the Mardi Gras in New Orleans in 1963. From that chance meeting came a desire to go to sea. He went to the SIU hall and was advised that the best way to begin was to attend the Andrew Fumseth Train­ ing School—the foremnner of the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. After attending the AFTS in New Orleans and Houston for 60 days, he boarded his first ship—the S.S. Hudson (Oriental Steamship Co., now Ogden Marine)—for a 28-day trip to Calcut­ ta. His next trip was as dayman on the S.S. Madcat (Waterman Steamship Co.) and he continued sailing with Waterman through 1966. During that time. Seafarer Garner achieved an ableseaman endorsement through study ma­ terials supplied to him by the AFTS training facUity in New Orleans. In 1969 he took his first bosun's berth on the S.S. Steel Architect (Isth­ mian Lines) and the same year he achieved his full "A" book through the SIU's seniority upgrading program. Seafarer Gamer has sailed steady as bosun and in the past 11 years he has accumulated more than seven year's day-for-day seatime. This month. Sea­ farer Garner, who at the age of 33 is the youngest bosun in the SIU, completed the SIU Bosun Recertification Program. His success story — made possible largely through the training and up­ grading programs of the SIU — has made Seadarer Garner a firm believer in the opportunities the programs provide. Commenting on the training programs SeaSsaer Jim Gamer for young men coming into the indus­ try, he said: "It's the best thing that ever hap­ pened to this Union. These young guys mean not only that we have a stability and future for our Union but also that we will have security in our pension program in the years ahead." Speaking of the various upgrading programs. Seafarer Garner said: "If a man had to pay for this kind of training very few of us would be. able to make it. It's all there at Pincy Point for anyone who wants to make it. All you have to do is to be willing to try and the school will work with you all the way." What are Seafarer Garner's plans for the future? "I'm looking to get a bosun's job on one of the Waterman LASH sWps. I also plan to go back to Piney Point for training on the new LNG/LPG ships because I believe that these new ships are the future of our Union and we should all be prepared to handle this new equipment better than any other seamen in the world." The Walter Rice Crew Plays Two Benefit Games Oakland, Calif. This SIU port had a cargo upswing last year moving 7.2 million tons, 5.4 million tons being containerized. In 1962 the port moved 2.5 million tons of containers in its first year of container operations. •'r.''' -' . >T1V' • Inchon, Korea The SlU-eontracted Sea-Land Service, Inc. will now call at this port near Seoul. ' Construction of the harbor's deep water^tidal basin begun in 1969 has just been completed. The company's S-L 7 container fleet will call at the port weekly from Hong Kong, Yokohama, Kobe and the U.S. West Coast. Charleston, S.C. Seatrain Lines, Inc. hopes to get more container traffic here after enlarging its facilities and building a new terminal. In the last nine months, Seatrain has handled 372,000 tons of cargo in the port, almost two-thirds for export. SIU member M. Zepeda,, second from left, holds trophy presented the Walter Rice crew"for "International Good Will;" In a wonderful display of the "broth­ erhood of man", the crew of the SIUcontracted Walter Rice got together a basketball team and played two benefit games against a local squad from the town of Corral, Chile for the poor chil­ dren of that area. All proceeds from the games wsnt to the children's Christmas Fund. The of­ ficers and crew of the Walter Rice also donated eenerouslv to the fund. P Page 12 • The contests took place just prior to the Christmas holidays while the Walter Rice was in port. The Seafarers tried to keep the games close in an effort to hold fan interest at a peak, but in the process managed to lose both games. In appreciation for their contribu­ tion, the Mayor of Corral presented the Walter Rice crew with an award for "International Good Wilk" Seafarers Log ri':. .r'-; - •'- • „ �•'m- Cities Serviceinterstate May Merge Cities Service Co. and the Interstate Group of Companies, both SlU-contracted companies, have reached an agreement to combine their marine operations. The merger is subject to a number of conditions, including a favor­ able ruling by the Internal Revenue Service. The new company, which will be known as lOT Corp., wiU bring together Interstate's fleet of tugs and barges and the deepwater tanker operations of Cities Service. Interstate is a privately owned Philadelphia-based group of ma­ rine oil transportation companies. Cities Service marine division is Cities Service Tankers Corp., New York, a whollyowned subsidiary of the oil company. When combined the new organization will have a fleet of 22 tugs, 42 barges and 14 ocean-going tankers. Five tugs and six barges are on order and will be delivered between now and 1976. Also on order are three very-large crude carriere, each in the 261,000 dwt class. Adrian S. Hooper, presently board chairman of Interstate, will be chairman of the board, president and chief execu­ tive officer of lOT. Corporate head­ quarters will be in Philadelphia. Meeting Informs Crew 1 AT SEA SS Stonewall Jackson Launched only last December in New Orleans, this SlU-manned Waterman LASH ship sailed June 5 from the Gulf to Port Sudan on the Red Sea. The 20,000-ton tanker carried 2,000 tons of wheat in 11 of her lighters. 55 Mobile Up in a Seattle drydock last month, this Alaska vanship was a rare sight that far south. Drydock work entailed bottom welding and the tightening of rivets loosened by Alaskan ice packs. 55 Mohawk Arriving in Saigon this week from the Gulf is the SS Mohawk (Ogden Ma­ rine) carrying 14,000 tons of rice bags destined for the Khmer Republic formerly known as Cambodia. 55 Bienville This Sea-Land containership carrying a military cargo made her first call at the port of Inchon, Korea, May 10. The 226-container ship used her own shipboard cranes as a shore crane won't be available until August. 55 New Orleans A fifth containership, the SS New Orleans (Sea-Land) was added to the firm's Seattle to Alaska run. Now three instead of two Sea-Land eontainerships will make the weekly run. 55 Overseas Alice Ship's skipper, Capt. Albert Johnston reports that the SlU-eontraeted tank­ er's refueling exercise in the Pacific with a Navy vessel recently was "mo#k com­ mendable," according to the U.S. Navy command. Last month the Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas) docked in Sasebo, Japan. Earlier, the SIU crew thanked Chief Steward E. R. Perry and the steward department for an excellent Easter feast of Virginia baked ham and the fixings displayed in an attractive, mimeographed menu and served on clean, white linen. Above, crewmembers on the Transoregon (Seatrain) hold shipboard meeting at ship's payoff May 21 in Weehawken, N.J., after a coastwise run to Puerto Rico. The SlU's legislative activities were discussed, and the crew was brought up-to-date on current issues before the Congress and the problems facing the maritime industry. Below, the transoregon's ship's committee gathered for picture. They are (from I. to r.): R. Carabailo, steward delegate: Gene Greaux, deck delegate; Recertified Bosun Gaetano Mattioli, ship's chairman, and David Able, engine delegate. 55 Falcon Lady Recertified Bosun Edward Morris, Jr. of Mobile writes that the taiiker's Chief Mate N. Gullo was asphyxiated in one of the ship's tanks and died on the way to Yokosuka, Japan. A bouquet of flowers and sympathy cards were sent to his family. The master's wife, Mrs. F. Liberty had to leave the vessel because of illness. A box of candy and get well cards were sent to her at the hospital. On docking in San Francisco, the ship was taken over by the Military Sealift Conunand. 55 Iberville Fireman-watertender Frederick J. Dukes aboard this SlU-contracted Water­ man ship was hospitalized in Saigon recently. 55 Alex Stephens Another Waterman vessel had Seafarer-writer Charley A. Bortz of Hellertown, Pa. aboard acting as deck delegate on the voyage from Durban, South Africa to Savannah. Bortz has written a few stories for the Seafarers LOG on his trips to Russia on an SlU-contracted grain-oil tanker and on his impressions sailing aboard an S-L 7 containership to Europe. Bosun A. Antoniou said the crew donated surplus ship's fund money to a children's hospital. All of the SIU crew voted thanks to Messman Jose Vargas for good service. 55 Seattle High School Diploma Continued from Page 5 1952 when he began servicing the New York waterfront as a Union patrolman. In 1959, he became port agent in Chicago and is responsible for organiz­ ing the Greater Chicago and Vicinity Port Council of the Maritime Trades Department. Presently, he is working on organiz­ ing companies for the SIU-afiBliated In­ land Boatmen's Union in the States of Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkan­ sas and Oklahoma. The father of eight—^five girls and three boys ranging in age from 10 to 29 —Scottie ^ways impressed on his chil­ dren the importance of education, but "never really thought about my own." June 1974 "It's unfortunate," he notes, "that many of our members, because of cir­ cumstances were never able to get their diplomas." "But now, the Union offers a real opportunity for high school equiva­ lency, and our members should seri­ ously think about taking part in it," he stat^. Brother Aubusson recalls "when I first entered the GED program I didn't know how it would turn out. But I had to prove to myself that I could pass the exam, and when I did I felt a great deal of personal satisfaction." Complete infqnnation and applica^tion for the Lundeberg School's GED equivalency program can be found on page 26 of this issue of the LOG. "Being an original member of the Union," Reporter-Secretary E. B. Tart reminded his SIU shipmates of what "we went through in the old days on these ships." He pointed out that because "we have lost the Falcon tankers to the MSC, we should buy as many SPAD tickets as we can afford. For as they say," he emphasized, "POLITICS IS PORKCHOPS." .• /•%•. '5 Page 13 . 4' �¥ .s y'i it• -i *1 tr • J'. I; 4 ' n ' I • i.rV,- T:. 'iL - .H •? -•'= {' IrtelliJJ 1 } ii ' 11^ 'McDonald, and Jeff Lutz. standing is course Instmctorpl^d^^^^^'^le^an^er Martinez, jim Fonvllle, Randy aM dJIipmri"® »^®"ell Neiuelir^ John Griffith htt the looks wfiile studying for tfieir Junior Engineer enaorsement. one of the endorsements required for the QMED rating. Training and Upgrading to Meet the Needs of the Future llie U^. maritiine industry Is a rapidly and radically changing one. As tte older ships of our merchant marine are taken out of service, they are being replaced by new, highly automated, highly technical vessels such as the liquid natural gas carrier, the ore/bulk/ofl carrier, the LASH contamershlp-baige carrier, and the supertanker. And, just as rapidly as the ships of our merchant marine change, the skills to efficiently and safely man thei|i also change. To meet the manning needs of the' near future — and to protect the job security of our members, the SIU's Hai ry Lundeberg School^ In conjunction with the Coast Guard, has developed comprehensive career advancement programs which enable a Seafarer to ipgrade to the top of his particular department In a relatively few years. The photos shown on these two pa;es outline. In particular, the many opportunities offered by the Lundeben School for engine room personnel. Upon entering the Lundeberg School a young man learns during his basic entry engine room training period the ( uties of a wiper. After accumulating the necessary ieatime requirements, he can then upgrade to fireman, oiler, watertender— and from there can get the necessary endorsements for the Increasingly impo tant QMED rating. While achieving his QlVffiD rating, a Seaforer can get a welding endorsement, and Is eligible to participate m the new LNG training program. These programs are open ®Pen to all eUgible SlU members members and and Seafarers Seafarers should should ! s'" >•'- HI OJ I -% i Upgrader Craig Spencer works in thd Lupdeberg School's engine room as pan of h,s on-the-job training for — ^ W.OUB O • ' ' .-Ir 'A, y',- ' > " VlMJUIg Seafarers ke fnll advnnfaoA «kam : . .. » Photos of control board of an LNG carrier with^inQtm^f"^?'^' ^'^antage of them. They are an insurance of job swurlty for the Seafarer Nikolaos Saslos recently course is necessar? for all Sea^rers wha ^ "ember and they mean higher paying, more responsible jobs abomd ship. ^ completed his QMED course at the LNG carrier. P aboard an SlU-contracted Complete details and requirements for all of the Lundeberg School's proLarry Allen, left, and Bob Prentice study the makeup of heat exchanger Lundeberg School and stayed on to Sfams can be found on pages 26 and 27 of this Issue. wh^e^^rticipating in the Lundeberg School's LNG program for engine department get welding endorsement. Here, he I. n u i. •J-••I'!•' l-^K' fec---'Pt«p..l t-'. • row, frontto rear are: Charles Dahlhaui, Bob Prentice, and Urr^ Allen sSidIng "Tnsructor Lee DIML?®'" a Larry Alien, standing is Instructor Lee DeMasters. "-S" ""isfit, ©ration unit while working for^ED^ " : ••4^'L .. I '•*n< iiwiiiiaaiiiiM _ -'ii •* ' ' 1 , J r < « 1 ^ ij ' I ^ ^ . 's , ' 4. ^ « on refrigeration problems during classroom instruction. important for manning needs aboard the new high techpoioS^ and Dayid Cameron study refng- ^ . f _ s • fageiS • > . •. . ' J r -J"'''- '•e '* V f• /• 1 �m S»»a!»«SI«!OMBSIW»«r«f •'.^ -• Sv'k ' W- • *• • Admires SlU's fffQitS I am not a member of the SIU, but being a charter boat P captain J come into contact with a lot of people who make their living on the water, many of whom are SIU men. . X can't help admiring your untiring efforts in saving our USPHS system and keeping the Jones Act in force. I also admire your continuing fight to use more American ships to import foreign oil—and this is one fight all of us can join by sending letters, to our Senators and Representatives. To this goal let every onp strive to do their best. Sincerely, Eddy Davis IMItimore, Md. -X -1 •, Unity For a Strong U.S. Fleet Maritime Labor is moving in a posi­ tive directon toward resolving the prob­ lems that have frustrated the vitality and growth of this nation's maritime industry for many years. A significant step for­ ward was made last month when AFLCIO President George Meany estab­ lished the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. (See Special Supplement in this issue of LOG.) How meaningful that first step will be and how far we will travel on the road to achieve that stability which will foster the growth of a strong and competitive U.S.-flag fleet is going to depend upon the understanding, good faith and deter­ mination of all miaritime labor organiza­ tions. A promising beginning was made on May 28 when maritime labor— joined by other AFL-CIO organizations -united in a cooperative effort to work together for passage of the Energy Transportation Security Act. But, we must move beyond an effort to achieve an immediate goal. We must probe to the causes of the ills of our in­ dustry and find the cure that will make it viable and competitive. Understanding will be the key to achieving our long-range objectives. Recognizing our mutual concerns vrill stimulate a determination to unite in an uncompromising effort to achieve a dur­ able solution to the problems and chal­ lenges that confront the maritime indus­ try and all of its labor organiztations. The problems and challenges are many. They involve our relationship with each other and, in the larger sense, they concern our joint responsibilities to the industry. There afe the challenges that directly affect our jobs and job security. These are the challenges of a rapidly advancing technology which demands new training. There is the challenge of cooperation be­ tween maritime labor and the industry to increase productivity— while protecting liili IM'i Ffaises Welfare Plan I wish to thank the Seafarers Welfare Plan for the fine and ; qitick financial response I received for the time my wife was V' iOnfined in a hospital. I am glad to belong to an organization jobs, wages and working conditions—^to make the U.S.-flag fleet competitive in the world market. There is the challenge of achieving greater stability in labor-management relations which will bring increased de­ pendability on our nation's merchant marine. We have in recent years made major strides forward in this area, but more needs to be done. There is the challenge of convincing Congress of the need to adopt a legisla­ tive program that will strengthen the in­ dustry, and of persuading the industry of the need for their cooperation in achiev­ ing our joint legislative goals. Fraternally, tSeorge Palm Manitowoc, Wisc.^ on Pension recently received my first pension check and I want to Isay howmuch I appreciated itj and how happy I am to belong I to such a good'Union. I also appreciate the way the Welfare " " ha.s taken care of my wife's medical bills in the past.' " ; Best of luck, and God bless all my friends in the SIU. Fraternally, George E. Powell Irvlngton, Ala. . ,« There is the challenge of seeking a coordinated government maritime policy which will implement—rather than frus­ trate—^the nation's shipping program. There is the problem of jurisdiction, and the disputes which sap 'the energy that maritime labor must have to achieve greater economic gains and job security for all seafarers. The challenge before us is to work toward our common goals in a spirit of mutual trust and understanding. The regular meetings of the Ad Hoc Com­ mittee, under the auspices of the AFLCIO, will provide the forum to discuss our mutual problems and seek solutions: to our common goals. They will provide us'with the opportunity to plot the broad needs of our industry in terms of labor, management and government—and to chart our cour^ for the future. In charting that course, we must be careful to avoid the shoals of misunder­ standing and jurisdictional conflicts. We must seriously consider whether the an­ swer to the basic problems affecting the maritime industry—^problems which ad­ versely affect the best interests of mari­ time workers—-is the compelling need for mergers between unions in both the unlicensed and licensed areas. hlpmates Took Collection ; ' My mother passed away on May 3 while I was working at sea aboard the Hra4ford Island. The olfic'ers and crew of the ship took up a collection and, , sent flowers. I wish to thank my .shipmates for Ihcii kindness < in a time of sorrow. Sincerely, ...r J. Lee Rogers - y ' '' iune m* Volume XXXW No. 4 Official Publication of Uto Seafararte tntarnatlonal Union of - . AFL-ciQi ; v,;:.'-:.;,,.: iPli North America, Atlantic, Quif, Ukea and Inland VVater^ Otstrict; txecutivo Board Paul Hell, PtdsitSeni , Cai Tanner, Bxscutive Joe DiGlorpio. Secrefafy-rmaswer ' pnnk OiozaK Vice-President , gatl Shepard, Vicff-Prosldsnt tindsey Williams. Vice-President ' Pmi QiozaK Vice-Presldeni Publistfed monUtly by Seafarers Internatlbnal Union, Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFt-CIO 675 FoorMr Avenue. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Ti»t.' 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn. N.y, . -.^85 _____ ___ I-- Page 16 Seafarers Log J • .. TA i- • u . . „• .Vfc. »r -1'; .1 1,^ i<- r ••s. ' • .U. ;• ' .• ,u A ' • \ / ,Y ' J X �Former HLSS Instructor f ^i - row® , •• Fumes Fell Chief Officer Aboard the Falcon Lady UH1 H' (^* rtsf ,J»»a »• A '^¥fyvV-.>2i Despite the desperate efforts of his shipmates to save him. Chief Officer Nicholas Gullo was overcome by nox­ ious fumes in one of the ship's tanks aboard the Falcon Lady and died at sea on April 14, 1974. The ship's Master, Captain Robert K. Stanley has recommended the entire crew for a Coast Guard commendation for their efforts, with special bravery commendations for Recertified Bosun Edward Morris, Able-seaman Keith Sisk (both SIU members) and Second Assistant Engineer Thomas Golias. like to recommend the entire crew for a commendation." Chief Officer Gullo was extremely well-liked and respected by all who worked with him. In 1969-70, Gullo headed the voca­ tional education program at the Harry Lundeherg School in Piney Point. Working along with the staff of the School, he was instrumental in setting up many of the innovative programs for deck and.engine training for both entry rating trainees and upgraders. - J. •• I-' Union Label Show In Memphis The SlUNA-affiliated United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, Los Angeles and Vicinity District, provided one of the 400 exhibits at the 29th Union-Industries Show held in Memphis, Tenn. last month. Union workers showed off their products, skills and services to visitors during the six-day "open house" staged by the AFL-CIO Union Label and Service Trades De­ partment. Standing in front of the Cannery Workers exhibit are (from I. to r.) Steve Edney, president of the union; Russell E. Train, administrator, Environ­ mental-Protection Agency; Richard Walsh, president. Union Label and Serv­ ice Trades Department, and James Searce, deputy director. Federal Media­ tion and Conciliation Service. Transportation Act Continued from Page 3 Merchaiit Marine Act of 1936 in which Congress charged the privately-owned civilian merchant marine with-the de­ fense mission of serving as a "naval and military auxiliary in time of war or na­ tional emergency." Rebuts Oil Company Arguments He strongly rebutted arguments of the major oil companies, which operate third-flag fleets, that these oil compa­ nies had "effective control" over their foreign-flag ships. Hall cited the action of Liberia in banning ships under its registry from carrying arms to the Mid­ dle East as clear evidence of the false­ ness of the "effective control" argument. Hall charged that American-owned multinational oil conglomerates frus­ trated U.S. foreign policy by bowing to the demands of oil-producing Arab na­ tions, and he attacked Aramco for giv­ ing in to the orders of Saudi Arabia to deny fuel to American NATO forces in Europe. In concluding his testimony. Hall re- Get Passports All Seafarers are advised that they should have United States passport books and should carry them with them at all times. Seafarers have encountered problems in some areas of the world because they did not have passports, and the problem seems to be increasing. In addition, many Seafarers have not been able to make flyout jobs to foreign countries be­ cause they lacked passports. A U.S. passport can be secured in any major city in the country. If you need assistance in getting a passport, contact your SIU port agent. minded the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee of their "great service rendered to the nation through the adoption of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 ... which stimulated the neces­ sary first steps toward regaining promi­ nence and stability for the United States on the high seas." Stressing the critical importance of the 1974 Energy Transportation Bill, Hall said: "This legislation ... offers another opportunity to this Committee to pro­ vide leadership in bringing about the enactment of landmark legislation which serves the best interests of the United States." In Support Speaking in support of the Bill, in addition to SIU President Hall, were: William Blackledge, executive vice president, Gulf Oil Trading Co.; Edwin M. Hood, president, Shipbuilders Coun­ cil of America; O. William Moody, ad­ ministrator, AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department; Alfred Maskin, executive director, American Maritime Associa­ tion; Joseph Kahn, chairman of the board, Seatrain Lines; Jesse Calhoon, president. Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, and Shannon Wall, presi­ dent, National Maritime Union. In Opposition Testifying in opposition were: Philip J. Loree, chairman. Federation of American Controlled Shipping; James W, Kinnear, senior vice president, American Petroleum Institute; Edwin J. Dryer, general counsel. Independent Refiners Association of America; Julius Katz, acting assistant secretary. Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs; John •K. Tabor, under-secretary of com­ merce, Department of Commerce; Duke Ligon, assistant administrator for pol­ icy, planning and regulation. Federal Energy Administration, and John M. Letiche, Department of Economics, University of California. On the day of the tragic incident. Chief Officer Gullo entered the tank wearing a Fresh Air Breathing Appa­ ratus. While in the tank, he encountered trouble with the air hose and tried to make it back topside, but was overcome by the deadly fumes and collapsed. On seeing this. Bosun Morris rushed into the tank without a Breathing Ap­ paratus and reached the chief officer but was forced back by the fumes. Able-seaman Sisk and the second engineer then entered the tank wearing masks and were able to bring Guild topside. Other members of the crew tried to revive him through mouth to mouth resuscitation, but the attempts were all unsuccessful. In his letter to the Coast Guard, Captain Stanley writes, "the entire crew displayed unsurpassed cooperation and effort in the attempt to revive the chief officer ... and for their efforts I would War Bonus Arbitration Is Decided u 5! An impartial arbitrator this month ruled that all claims for the payment of Vietnam War Bonuses prior to Jan. 9, 1974 must be honored, and that such payments after this date are denied. It had been the contention of the Military Sealift Command that they were not required to reimburse steamship companies for war bonus payments after tbe date of July 1, 1973 with the end of the Selective Service Act. However, many companies con­ tinued these payments after the July 1 date and had been refused reim­ bursement by MSG. I 1'; Pensioner on Great Lakes 11 In the port of Frankfort, Mich., Seafarer Alfred Sandow (left) receives check and best wishes from Port Agent Harold Rathbun. Brother Sandow started his sailing career In April, 1941 and ended It as a fireman on the Ann Arbor Rail­ road Carferrles In Frankfort last February. I Change of Address • Or New Subscriber I Editor, * SEAFARERS LOG 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Prim In/urmation.) I'J NAME ADDRESS CITV STATE ZIP. SIU-IBU members please give: Soc. Sec. # Bk# ./. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give former address or send mailing label from last issue received. Page 17 June 1974 " 1 S - �«»**«.a<n!i^-!.iM»'w,-a>»wftgii TTI New A Book Members ore Nikolaos Paloninbis Seafarer Nikolaos Paloumbis re­ ceived his QMED endorsement from the Harry Lundeberg School in Novem­ ber, 1973. Brother Paloumbis has been a member of the SIU since 1968. A native of Greece, he now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife Diana and their two children. Seafarer Paloumbis ships out of the port of New York. I used to be upset when jobs went to Seafarers who had less seatime than I did. Finally I had the resolution to go to the school for my "A" Seniority Up­ grading. During the time I spent at Piney Point and in New York I have come to understand the operations of the SIU. I learned the need for our SPAD donations and how they are used to help pass bills that are important to the merchant marine. I also learned how they help stop outside interests from destroying the industty. I think every seaman, old and young, should take advantage of all the programs and opportunities offered by the Union to its members. . Six more Seafarers achieved full "A" books throu^ the SIU's Seniority Up­ grading Program this month and toOk the oath of obligation at the general flScinbership meeting in New York. Seniority Upgrading Program ^ was established with the objective of keepihg our membership ptepared for tbe innovations on the new ships beingcoiistructed, thereby maintaining the SU's tradition of providing welltraitted and Qualified Seafarers for all i|S contracted vessels. Its purpose is also Ijl^pur members a bett? hard facts about, contributing to the political fund in order to assure victory on these important pieces of legislation. We engaged in a unique program geared to instruct the membership on just what happens in the offices. One such department was welfare and claims. I also visited the record depart­ ment and the IBM room where any information can be gotten in a few sec­ onds by pressing buttons. So you can clearly see by just attendmg the up­ grading program how the membership can be better informed about the Union and its affairs. standing of our problems and what the best way is to deal with them. The addition of these six Seafarers brings to 94 the number of members who have attained full "A" book statoX siuCcT tliis upgtudiiig pfOgtara Was ini^ tiated last year. On this page, Raul Gotay, Robert Garcia, Nikolaos Paloumbis, Dlraitrio|i Papageprgiou, Hans Zukier and Rich­ ard Hutchinson, Jr. tell in their own words wpat ffie^rograra has meant t^ and the help of politicians in Washing­ ton we can strive to get better and stronger laws for the benefit of the merchant marine. In the program at Piney Point I learned how the Union was founded, all its achievements and how it has prospered in the last few years. Richard Papageor^n Seafarer Dimitrios Papageorgiou has been in the SIU since 1969. He re­ ceived his QMED endorsement from the Harry Lundeberg School in March, 1973. A native of Greece, Brother Papageorgiou now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. He ships out of the port of New York. During my stay at the Harry Lunde­ berg School in Piney Point and at SIU Headquarters in New York as an "A" seniority upgrader, I had lots of time to learn anything I need to know about our Union. That school in Piney Point is one of the best in the nation. If asked about it 1 would recommend it highly. I have been at Piney Point three times, for QMED, lifeboatman and "A" Se­ niority upgrader, and I was very im­ pressed by the facilities and the teaching staff. Hutchinson, Jr. Robert Raol Hans Gotay Znkier Seafarer Hans Zukier has been in the SIU since 1968. He received a FWT endorsement from the Harry Lunde­ berg School in October, 1973, A native of Germany, Brother Zukier now ships out of Philadelphia where he makes his home. During my stay here in the Seniority Upgrading Program I have learned a whole lot more about the SIU. It was really amazing to see just how the organization works. For instance, the day starts out with a meeting, which is attended by Uruon officials, bosuns who are being recertified and seniority upgraders. Here current events concern­ ing welfare, and pension and oil legis­ lation are discussed. We were given the Dimitrios Seafarer Raul Gotay graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1969. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Gotay now makes his home in Gainesville, Fla. with his wife Ruth and their two children. Seafarer Gotay ships out of the port of New York as steward-cook. The "A" Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram that the SIU is presenting is an opportunity to see how the Union is working for its members. It gives us the opportunity to see where and how our money is spent. The employees at the offices are very pleasant and cour­ teous, and they are able to answer any questions we may have. I learned where the money for SPAD donations goes and how it works. I be­ lieve that with our SPAD donations Seafarer Richard Hutchinson has been sailing with the SIU since 1969. He received his QMED endorsement from the Harry Lundeberg School this past March. A native of Verona, Ky., he still makes his home there. Brother Hutchinlsoh ships out of San Francisco. During my two stays at Piney Point I was impressed with the openness and frankness of the Union officials in an­ swering all of my questions. Those fel­ lows opened up a whole new insight for me in the understanding of how my Union operates. I am really amazed at the number of personnel involved in the operation of our Union, the break-down into individual departments and the time involved in processing all the paper work received to keep us alive. While at New York as well as Piney Point we were given a background in unionism with great emphasis on the maritime industry unions and the SIU in particular. We were shown in Wash­ ington just what our SPAD contribu­ tions are used for. Garcia Seafarer Robert Garcia has been a member of the SIU since 1969. In 1970 he attended the Harry Lundeberg School and received his AB endorse­ ment. Born in Wdshirigion, D.C., he now lives in San Diego, Calif, with his wife Sharon. Brother Garcia ships out of the port of San Francisco. Spending two weeks at Piney Pqint I got to work and talk with a lot of the upgraders and trainees. I've learned and seen a lot. The young trainee has a great opportunity to get a good start in a good trade. If the trainee has the will to work and learn the trade of a seaman, at Piney Point he is given every chance. I'm grateful for the opportunity I have, through the SIU, to upgrade and better my life, and to see what the Union is doing to secure the future of our shipping industry. Following are the names and departments of 94 Seafarers who) •mm Andxepont, F, J.,^glne Engine Arnold, Moft, Bean, F.L., Deck tt<»uverd, Arthur, Engine teward Blacklok, Richard, Engine Bolen, Timothy, Deck Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck Donklin, Kevin, Engine *-» _ vis, VriUiam, ikik lay, John, Engine ins, Wiffiam, Steward : ^erney, Paul, Engine Rirksey. Charles, Engine Gilliam, Robert, Steward Kitfleson, L. Q., lOeck Gotay, Raul, Steward Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Gower, David, Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Graham, Patrick, Deck Rundrat, Joseph, Steward Grimes, M. R., Deck Hart, R^y, Deck Lehmann, ArBiur, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck , ^ Lentsch, Robert, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine , . Lundeman, Lonis, Deck Heick, C^rroD, Deck ^ Makarewkz, Richard, Hnraason, Jon, Deck Manning, Heiuy, Steward Hununerick, James, Jr., Steward Marcos, M. A,, Deck Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Eng^lne McAndrew, Martin, Eng^i Ivey, D. E., Engine McCabe, John, Engine ^isk, Moore, George, Deck Papageorgiou, Ditttitrios, Parker, Jason, Deck Poletti, Pieraugelo, Deck Reamey, Bert, En^ne Restaino, John, Roback, James, Deck Rodriguez, Charles, £n{ Sabb, Caidwell, Jr., Engine , Robert, Jr., ED ', Alfred, Deck Shaw, Ronald, En^e •^niKh,^.;.p.-E.r$feward. Igell, Gary,Engine S]^, Joseph, Deck Spencer, H. D., Engine •m looter, David, liriabddaj K^ .:'iihoinas,Robert,:Pn Thomas, Timothy, ^ Trafnor, Robert, Deck Utterback, Ijsrry, Deck 'ain, Thomas, Deck Vukuur, George, Deck P'Mkeri'Marvm, EngiheiWllhelm, Mark, Engine Wilson, Richard^Sit^^ Wbote jiin^oit Page 18 Seafarers Log �j:v--#:-!ar--*>*j««»ii«*ru»*.-!'''x-*.. "^j|!^.: - --- -, ..V> I New SIU Pensioners iliiQiiiiado R. Llenos, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Phila­ delphia sailing in the steward de­ partment. He had been going to sea for 42 years. Brother Llenos is a na­ tive of the Philippine Islands and is now a resident of Gretna, La. with his wife, Maria. Alfred G. Sandow, 65, joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 and sailed in the engine de­ partment. Brother Sandow had sailed for 33 years. He was bom in Frank­ fort, Mich, where he now resides. Acsiclo Perez, 67, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. Brother' Perez had sailed for 52 years. A na­ tive of Puerto Rico, he now resides in Houston. Leonard F. ••Whitey" Lewis, 65. joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing in the engine department as an electrician. Brother Lewis sailed for 41 years. Bom in New York City, he now resides in San Francisco with his wife, Adla. PHlllam Bract Please contact Iharia Vetter as soon las possible at 8411 Liberty Ave., North (Bergen, N.J. Artmro Marian!, Jr. Please contact as soon as possible iRafael Hernandez at Sea-Land Service, [Ltd., SS Raphael Semmes, GPO Box |531, Hong Kong, B.C.C. Joseph Zeloy Please contact Mrs. Catherine GlideI well as soon as possible at Route 3, Box 194, Gulfport, Miss. 39501. Dimas Rivera, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sail­ ing as an AB. Brother Rivera had sailed for 46 years. Bom in Puerto Rico, he is now a resident of Phila­ delphia with his wife, Rafaela. James M. Quinn, 67, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1953 sailing in the steward depart- ' ment. Brother Quinn had sailed for 20 years. He was bom in Myersdale,' Ala., and now resides in Nutter Fort, W. Va. Alfonso J. Snries, 56, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Surles had sailed for 36 years. He is a World War II Navy veteran and was a San Francisco delegate to an SIU Crews Conference Workshop at the Harry Lundeberg School for Sea­ manship at Piney Point, Md. Bom in Orrum, N.C., he now resides in San Francisco. Please contact Mrs. A. J. Babbitt as I soon as possible at 217 Eddy iSt., San (Francisco, Calif. Clifton G. McLellan, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of San Francisco sailing as an AB. Brother McLellan was bom in Pittsburgh and now resides in Hedgesville, W. Va. George E. Powell, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1957 sailing as a cook. Brother Powell was bom in Dauphin Is., Ala., and now resides in Irvington, Ala. with his wife, Willie Mae. SIU pensioner John J. Rotta, 65, joined the SIU affiliated IBU in the port of Milwaukee in 1961 sailing as a tug lineman for the Great Lakes Towing Co. Brother Rotta is a resi­ dent of Milwaukee with his wife, Mary. RicliardV. Gelling Please contact either your wife in San I Francisco, or your mother in Chicago I as soon as possible. William L. McBride, 59, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother McBride had sailed for 34 years. He won an SIU Safety Award in the first half of 1960 aboard the Seatrcun New Jersey. Bom in Missouri, he is now a resident of San Francisco. Francis W. Hall, 66, joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Duluth in 1962 sailing as a linesmanoiler for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1943 to 1974 and the Ze­ nith Dredge Co. from 1942 to 1943. His son, Francis also sails for the Great Lakes Towing Co. in Duluth. Brother Hall was bom in Bayfield, Wise., and is now a resident of South Range, Wise, with his wife, Marie and two other sons, Mark and Michael. Hendrick J. Swartjes, 64, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Swartjes had sailed for 43 years. A native of The Netherlands, he now resides in Teaneck, N.J. Apr.25-May22,1974 Number MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN FLTGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood. Transfusions Optical . .:. Amoimt YEAR TO DATE YEAR ID DATE 64,842.42 399.00 519.00 117.15 319.00 52,304.00 — 4,786.99 1,876.70 $ 212,465.42 4,229.00 5,502.00 11,498.61 2,043.00 302,936.00 - 2,561.40 25,685.07 7,170.10 74 4,229 1,834 75 19 37,867 9 1,131 142 442 58 114 2,142 336 615 115 15 792 95,863.89 2,245.52 14,447.20 4,269.75 26.00 3,508.54 441,944.41 10,370.24 78,067.35 29,959.75 1,117.15 16,873.33 56 750 593 68 236 4 14 3 , 7,291 21,949.30 28,615.07 5,645.86 1,554.50 1,192.22 60.00 456.02 17,784.60 163,000.00 135,663.99 23,209.07 9,417.25 6,062.09 305.75 3,926.20 578.54 54,531.40 59 5,303.45 20,272.10 y $ MONTH TO DATE 21 399 173 4 6 6,538 —> 218 20 1 172 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS W.T.Byrd Please contact Mr. Thomas S. Harte I as soon as possible at 68 Post St., San (Francisco, Calif. 94104. William C.Lance Please contact as soon as possible Miss Shepard of the Barrett Convales­ cent Hospital, 1625 Denton Ave., Hayward, Calif. JohnLaszlo Please contact Mrs. Mafalda Ciottj. as soon as possible at 616 W. Court St., Ithaca, N.Y. 14850. Freddie D.Wilklson Please contact Mr. Benjamin Nessanbaum as soon as possible at 586 Broadway, Bayonne, N.J. 07002. ^ Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical,Expenses ... Surgical 8 139 117 13 1 Blood Transfusions Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ — 1,862 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, t. TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan ............ Total Seafarers Pension Plan ............ Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation 10,385 2,196 830 : 13,411 58,469 8,787 5,428 72,684 328,086.18 1,569,389.22 521,679.00 2,116,099.50 425,283.72 ' 2,988,376.61 $1,275,048.90 $6,673,865.33 Page 19 June 1974 • '-'i- ''MM'''- "I t }:'jx M M:M. ;. j •t ir: i t i ; Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid ^ Ml > �. "••' • yT -. " /v ''•!.. : • ''. •".v.:*.': '• Digestitf SlU BROOKLYN (Sea-Land Service), April 21—Chairman N. Bechlivanis; Secretary F. CarmichaeU Educational Director O' Stores; Deck Delegate E. Warren; ^gine Delegate M. Valentin. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. TRANSINDIANA (Seatrain), Aprfl 21—Chairman A. Hanstvedt; Secretary Cau^; Engine Delegate Frank Camara. No diluted OT. All communi­ cations posted. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of sQence in memory of our departed brothers. ALEX STEPHENS (Waterman Steamship), April 7—Chairman A. Antoniou; Semetary H. Donnelly; Educa­ tional Director A. Cox; Steward Dele­ gate E. Johnstm. $32 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine dq>artments. The money in ship's fund to be donated to a childrens hospital as a donation from crewmembers. A sug­ gestion was made that all crewmembers donate to SPAp.*-A vote of thanks to the messman Jfose Vargas for good serv­ ice. Next port Savannah, Ga. MOBILIAN (Waterman Steamship), -April 2—Chairman J. McDonald; S^ retary M. E. Reid; E()ucational Direc­ tor J. Griffith. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smOOthly. V/ OVERSEAS ARCnC (Maritime Overseas Corp.), April 7— Chairman Luther Pate; Secretary E. Gay; Educa­ tional Director Orsini; Deck Delegate R. Bradford. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Reminded crewmembers that there is no smoking while on look out. Everything running smoothly. GEORGE WALTON (Waterman Steamship), April 14—Chairman P. Stonebridge; Secretary E. Miller; Edu­ cational Director L. Bryant; Steward Delegate J. Smith. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Every­ thing running smoothly. BETHFLOR <Bethlehem Steel), April 14—Chairman J. Michael; Sec­ retary J. Kundrat; Educational Director Ralph Gowan; Deck Delegate J. Ellrod; Engine Delegate H. Duarte. $26 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing ruiming smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Baltimore. MOHAWK (Ogden Marine Inc.), April 14—Chairman Recertified Bosun W. Butteiton; Secretary J. Higgins; Educational Director Johnson. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departments. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND GALLOWAY (SeaLand Service), April 21—Chairman.. Recertified Bosim W. C. Riley; Secre­ tary F. Airey; Educational Director R. P. Coleman; Engine Delegate J. P. Murray; Stewed Delegate J. Woods. No dii^uted OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of sil­ ence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port Seattle. GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service), April 22—(Chairman Recertified Bosun Denis Manning; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director M. Stovt^ Bi^e Delegate John A. Sullivan. $36.05 in chip's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. HfestiRys JEFF DAVIS (Waterman Steam­ FALCON LADY (Falcon Carriers), ship), April 7—Chairman L. Arena; April 28—Chairman Recertified Bosun Secretary E. Coopej^ Educational Di­ E. Morris; Secretary C. Gauthire. $16 rector G. Craip. No disputed OT. All in ship's fund along with 13 eight-track necessary repairs have b^n completed. tapes. The 13 eight-track tapes are to be A vote of thanks to the steward Apart­ raffied off, wiimer take all. Flowers and ment for a job well done. Next port sympathy cards were sent to the family Durban, S. A. of N. Gullo, chief mate, who died aboard ship. A box of candy and some CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (Qties get-well cards were sent to the captain's Service), April 15—Chairman C. Frey; wife who was ill. Discussion on SPAD Secretary M. Chapman; Educaticmal was held and it was recommended that Director Beatty; Steward Delegate E. $20 be donated by each crewmember. Felken. $10.25 in ship's fund. No No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the diluted OT. Everyt^g running steward department for a job well done. smoothly. Next port Texas City. Next port, San Francisco. MOUNT VERNON VICTORY SEATTLE (Sea-Land Service), April (Victory Carriers), April 14—Chair­ 21—Chairman J. Gianniotis; Secretary man Dick Ware; Secretary J. Albano; E. B. Tart; Educatioiud Director A. Educational Director P. G. Anderson. Tselentis; Deck Dele^te E. Hall. $18 Some disputed OT in deck, engine and in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Re­ steward departments. Everything run­ minding the crewmembers of what Sea­ ning smoothly. Observed one minute of farers had to go through in the old days, rilence in memory of our departed it was suggested that as many SPAD brothers. tickets should be bought as one could TRANSERIE (Hudson Waterways), afford. As they say, "Politics is PorkApril 7—Chairman F. Johnson; Secre­ chops." tary F. D. Carlo; Educational Director T. Burke; Deck Delegate P. Starfield; OVERSEAS AUCE (Maritime Engine Delegate J. Nash; Steward Dele­ Overseas), April 28—Chairman R. gate C. Paschal. $55 in ship's fund. No McDonald; Seaetary E. Perry; Engine disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the Delegate David E. Davis; Steward Del­ egate A. Dowd. No disputed OT. Held steward department for a job well done. refueling exercises with a Navy ship and Next port Russia. Captain reports that it was most com­ TRANSPANAMA (Hudson Water­ mendable according to Naval Com­ ways), April 7—Chairman L. Olbrantz; mand. A vote of thanks to the steward Secretary R. Brown; Educational Di­ department for an excellent Easter rector Floyd Jenkins; Deck Delegate E. feast and for all meals since the begin­ Killigrew; Engine Delegate R. Maklick; ning of the voyage. Next port Sasebo. Steward Delegate W. Richmond. Broth­ er Kirkwood had a heart attack and DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steamship passed away on April 2, 1974, as the Inc.), April 7—Chairman Recertified ship was docking at Baton Rouge. He Bosun E. Rihn; Secretary R. P. Marion; was a fine shipmate and will be missed Educational Director A. Abrams; Deck by all that knew him. A collection was Delegate J. Klondyke; Engine Delegate made for the family and $205.00 in O. Wheeler; Steward Delegate J. Humtravelers checks were mailed from merick. $157.34 in ship's fund. No dis­ Beaumont to his mother and three puted OT. Crewmembers asked to young children who are residing in . return books to library as soon as they Jacksonville. No disputed OT. Next are finished with them. Everything run­ port San Diego. ning smoothly. John Tyler Committee JOHN PENN (Waterman Steam­ ship), April 7-^-ChaiimaQ A. Jeckert; Secretary S. A. Freeman; Educational Director S. M. Senenney; Deck Dele­ gate Gerald Corelli; Engine Delegate Frank Biazell; Steward Ddegate S. Pmuips. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job weU done. Everything running smoothly. A minute of silence observed in memoiy of our depart^ brothers. Next port Panama. IBERVILLE (Waterman Steam­ ship), April 1 — Chairman Donald Chestnut; Secretary Harvey M. Lee; Educational Director Stephen Divane; Steward Delegate E. Bowers. No dis­ puted OT. A crewmember Frederick J. Dukes was hospitalized in Saigon on April 1, 1974. Everything running smoothly. PORTLAND (Sea-Land Service), April 7—(Chairman Recertified Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary Juan Cruz. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. The steward department praised the crew for being such a great group to sail with. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Elizabeth. COLUMBIA (United States Steel), April 14—Secretary M. S. Sospina; Deck Delegate J. S. Rogers; Steward Delegate Frank Rahas. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the stewai^ de­ partment for a job well done. Every­ thing running smnnthly. CALMAR (Calmar Lines), April 8 —Chairman Recertified Bosim Af. Kemgood; Secretary C. Gamett; Deck Delegate William F. O'Brien. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port Seattle. Dl^ RIO (Delta Steamship), April 21—Chairman Arthur Campbell; ^retary A. R. Booth; Deck Delegate Robert Callahan. $3 in ship's fund. $100 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward depart­ ments. Everything running smoothly! Observed two minutes of silence in memory of our departed brothers. EAGLE TRAVELER (United Mar­ itime). April 21—Chairman C. D. Finklea; l^cretary F. S. Paylor; Edu­ cational Director C. Lando. No dis­ puted OT. A vote of thanks to the crew for their cooperation with the steward department. OVERSEAS BULKER (Maritime Overseas), April 7—Chairman Ame Houde; Secretary C. Scott; Educational Director Sidney. A report was made that we are getting better educated and better qualified men from the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Haifa. The SiU-contracted freightship JP/jn Ty/er, operated by Waterman, paid off recently In Port Newark, N.J. The-ship's committee agreed the ship had a good crew that worked well together in all departments. Committee members are, seated front from the left: Samuel Toliver, steward delegate, and Elmer Merrit, deck delegate. Standing from the left are: Lee J. Harvey, ship's chair­ man; Victor Brunell, engine delegate, and Torn Ballard, secretary-reporter. The Jo/in 7y/er is on the Far East run. , Seafarers Log • -KJ mmmt: �—r: -c 4 'r' :' -at • a f :. \ ^ . The George Walton (Waterman Steamship Corp.) docked in Brooklyn, N.Y. last month to load cargo and pay off. - • -a r. ;- •• — —- -: •' -1-; • -': !H, .':'• • ^•'y Jr.' . -"it. y ' •• 'I - <. 5 •''. • Chief Cook Courtney Rooks prepares to serve enticing turkey to crew. it George Walton Docks In Brooklyn The George Walton (Waterman Steamship Corp.) docked in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. last month to pay off and load up cargo. The 14,961 dwt break-bulk carrier sailed from New York on May 14 and was scheduled to dock at Assab, Ethiopia on June 8, before continoing on to other Red Sea ports and into ffie Per^an GnlL The 563-foot loi^ vessel, a C-4 Mariner-type ship, was huflt in 1953. The ^lip, which has a beam of 76 feet, carrfes grain cargo. She was formerly the Aruona, owned by Pa­ cific. Far East Lin^. Waterman Steaindup took her over in Decem­ ber, 1973. The George Walton normally loads cai^o in the Golf and in New York. Aside from making mns to Red Sea and Persian Golf ports, she '^ r^: ^_ srJMdS oVfl •UMniwBonsaaa ~ r jrw«»wy tMsw 4 I 4 Ml • h jtii' •• F^rt.n.iw Pakistan and India. •. J . ;• p-. . • tc, t - S!- 1 •r.fr •.•.Ir ,'i • r; h' y. ,k '-I • ,< • (l i• ' If S" t f'S-1j .y ^ foTe crew in t^^^^ June 1974 ' Engine Delegate Leslie Phillips (right) makes a five-ticket SPAD contribution to SlU Patrolman Ted Ba&skI (left) as QMED John Mailer checks latest Union news in the LOG. Page21 �ptrii • -jsa V B»»9f: Jif- ;• i' I J ;*• MAY 1-31,1974 • , t & I ??j •fVj. •ii 'f.'-i- -d DISPATCHERS REPORT *. Port Boston . New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston .... Piney Point ., Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 6 87 3 28 16 8 38 75 30 58 14 35 9 79 0 1 4 1 8 25 8 13 7 553 3 25 2 5 4 0 7 17 9 18 9 8 2 16 0 0 1 2 7 2 2 0 2 141 Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico J. Houston Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena ...... Buffalo Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth FrankfortChicago Totals 1 73 6 25 7 4 24 58 27 68 5 21 16 54 0 0 2 4 3 16 7 9 1 431 1 43 5 6 4 2 7 18 8 23 10 10 1 9 0 5 1 1 2 - 4 6 1 3 170 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk .... Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville.....; San Francisco. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland......... Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Totals All Depts. •i 1 Vi'v • • ;r • fefi i • .• M - I - 'IJ ' '-W . itofUI. REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A CEassB Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes A Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers DECK DEPARTMENT 1 2 0 0 0 0 0. 2 2 0 0 1 0 4 0 2 2 0 2 2 2 2 3 27 5 77 8 29 9 8 17 64 21 45 15 29 18 65 0 3 6 0 10 35 15 21 6 506 1 29 3 18 8 1 10 27 19 31 14 11 5 21 12 4 6 3 14 21 3 4 5 270 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 4 3 1 0 0 0 1 • 0 5 3 2 11 18 4 4 1 62 10 158 12 55 29 8 73 129 46 94 31 48 13 162 0 2 9 8 6. 32 13 . 4 10 952 6 36 3 9 9 0 7 13 6 21 17 24 2 25 0 0 1 3 0 5 6 1 1 195 3 7 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 1 1 0 9 0 1 4 0 2 5 6 2 4 52 3 122 13 52 18 6 45 111 27 69 14 31 13 105 0 0 4 5 4 26 14 6 0 688 4 52 5 13 5 5 11 31 18 23 13 15 1 33 0 3 1 0 2 10 6 0 1 252 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 2 3 1 5 5 0 3 38 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle ...... Puerto Rico . Houston .... Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo ..... Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals ul TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 8 0 0 0 2 0 3 2 0 1 2 3 2 3 21 • 1 60. 5 23 5 3 16 39 16 43 3 19 9 30 0 1 2 • 3 "3 15 9 10 3 318 3 57 7 8 4 0 5 17 12 36 9 10 5 22 11 3 1 1 6 3 .7 2 4 233 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 .0 0 0 1 0 5 2 1 2 6 4 4 2 38 1 8 0 0 2 3 0 2 4 14 3 3 1 6 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 54 1 41 4 15 5 3 16 37 7. 36 10 11 13 17 0 1 3 1 5 31 7 27 4 295 1,506 1 102 11 21 9 2 22 45 31 60 9 28 20 48 44 4 6 5 14 17 7 9 5 520 885 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0 1 0 0 1 3 2 27 4 21 5 1 13 41 8 37 14 14 14 • 21 0 2 1 1 4 20 3 7 0 260 3 41 3 10 4 0 3 16 10 27 6 14 6 13 23 0 3 0 1 4 1 3 4 195 2 6 1 1 0, 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 1 3 0 6 0 1 1 3 1 1 2 34 0 2 59 11 27 20 3 49 61 19 54 9 20 4 71 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 2 1 455 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 19 1 3 3 3 3 5 7 21 7 5 .1 8 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 3 93 0 2 8 3 3 45 143 12 17 ! 25 47 12 25 3 2 39 ' 27 60 62 10 45 28 72 8 20 11 27 16 18 30 91 0 1 1 2 6 3 9 10 8 2 26 21 13 11 10 4 4 8 366 674 2,561 1,214 7 67 2 10 15 2 0 23 10 9 0 4 1 97 0 7 78 44 24 158 46 19 36 659 758 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT ;.... .; ; 1 1,084 098 ' 134 SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mkh. 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (5i7) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Battlmore St. 21202 (301) £A 7-4900 BOSTON, Mitts. 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO. N.Y.... .290 FrankUn St. 14202 SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, RL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 mu (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mkh. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 SL 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 (984) EL 34)987 JERSEY crrv, NJ. STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 36 7 7 7 3 26 25 12 23 9 8 6 54 0 3 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 227 PRESIDENT PaulHaU 99 MoniEomery St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala.. ....IS. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. .;..... .225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Callf.1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626^793 SANTURCE, PJt.1313 Fenandez, Joncos, Stop 20 00908 (809)724-0267 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravob Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Ha. 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Sununit St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, .......P.O. Box 429 Yohohaioa Port P.O. 5-6NihonOhdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 sliow that shijpj^g^ in al! awai is excellent. During the period of. May 1-317 a U ^alls* 0nt.i>{lIiese, only 17084 were taken hy Class "A" .seniority full book nse.«. S32 pcrrdiienC jobs avaibible to Class "A** seniority f JH book ineo aol taken by them. There are plenty of ji^ dejpartmentS; and SIU members em fee! seoii^ that when they go to an SIU hiring hall, there will be jol ' Seafarers Log Page 22 , , *^. 1 • �For the Bienville, IFs a Far East Shuttle Run The ciMifainerslii^ Bienville (Seadocked briefly in flie port of Yokohama late last month to dlsIcharge and load cargo before headling back to the States. She was Ischeduled to arrire in flie port of loakland on June 14, sail the next •day andarrive back in Yokohama on I Jane 30. The 450-foot long vessel is a conI verted C-2 riiip. She was converted in Februaiy, 1958 at tihe Mobile Ship Repair Co. in Chickasaw, Ala. The \ Bienville was built in 1943 at the Gulf Shipbuilding Corp., also in Chickasaw. The BienvUle has a horsepower of 6,600, and a speed of 15 knots. The shqi has two cranes, and has a ca­ pacity to transport 226 containers, 60 of which can be temperaturecontrolled. The ship has a gross ton­ nage of 9,014. The vessel's normal run Is in the Far East feeder service. Besides Yokohama, she also stops at the ports of Naha and Inchon, among others. --i'is The Bienville at the docks in Yokohama. AB Charlie Nysler checks out lifeboat prior to drill. Deck hands prepare to tie-up ship as it docks in Yokohama. KnowYbw Rights UNANCIAL REPORIS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and InlMd Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which' are to 1» submittal to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the memtership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findmgs and recommendations. Members of this committee may. make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU AtlanUc, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accor^nce 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 Md disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headqu^ers 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 bera My 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, Ciuinuan, Seaftirera Appeals Board 275 - 20tfa Sfnet, 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. "Diese contracts Specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know yo^ contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any Umc, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. June 1974 Bienviiie crew during lifeboat drill. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out'this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constituUon are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and fu^ering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are volimtaiy. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. • % .41 ' ^4|ll �nmm •• -Ir. Jfmal B^partt^ Joseph T. Vaughn, 48, passed away Jan. 12 aboard the 55 Monticello Victory (Victory Carriers). Bom in Straden, Ala., he was a resi­ dent of Montgomery, Ala. when he died. Brother Vaughn joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department as an AB. He had sailed for over 30 years. Surviving are his widow, Marjorie of South Houston, Tex.; two daughters, Delores and Constance, and his mother, Meta, all of Montgomery. v"^ - • SIU pensioner Samuel P. Druiy, 66, succumbed to emphysema Mar. 12 in the San Francisco USPHS hos­ pital. Bom in Mississippi, he was a resident of Solvang, Calif, at the time of his demise. Brother Dmry joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Mo­ bile sailing in the engine department as a chief electrician. He was a pre­ war Navy veteran. Surviving are a foster daughter, Mrs. Barbara Drake of New York City; a brother, Harry F. Drury of BroolAaven, Miss, and a sister, Mrs. Pearl V. Morris of Jackson, Miss. H -1' m , t- 1• SIU pensioner William P. DriscoU, 78, passed away Mar. 4. Bom in New York, he was ^ resident of Canoga Park, Calif, at the time of his death. Brother Driscoll joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Phil­ adelphia sailing in the deck depart­ ment. He was a onetime resident of Sailors Snug Harbor, St. George, Staten Island, N.Y., and he was a Navy veteran. Surviving is his sister, Mrs. Ethel Gale of Santa Susaha, Calif. SIU pensioner Vernon L. Wilfiamson, 56, succumbed to a pulmo­ nary disorder in Orange Memorial Hospital, Orlando, Fla., Sept. 9. Bom in'Vidalia, Ga., he was a resi­ dent of St. Cloud, Fla. at the time of his death. Brother Williamson joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1951 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. He was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Burial was in Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Toombs County, Ga. Surviving are four brothers, Marios of Jackson­ ville, Fla.; Collie T. of St. Cloud; Vernon of Los Angeles and A. G. Williamson of Kissimmee, Fla.^four sisters, Mrs. Lindsey Hurst of Miami Springs, Fla.; Mrs. M. C. Dickersbn of Lyons, Ga.; Mrs. Sue Hockaday of Hialc^, Fla. and Mrs. Felton Shuman of Vidalia; an aunt, Alice Williamson, and a niece, Nannette of Kissimmee. SIU pensioner Gilbert G. Ed­ wards, 75, passed away from arterio­ sclerosis Jan. 11. Bom in Jamaica, British West Indies, he was a resi­ dent of Roxbury, Mass. when he died. Brother Edwards joined the Union in the port of Boston in 1958 sailing in the steward department for 43 years. He was a veteran of the Army infantry in World War I. Bur­ ial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Bos­ ton. Surviving is his brother, Amold of Roxbury. 1.^ SIU pensioner Albert G. Yumul, 71, succumbed to pneiunonia Jan. 26. Bom in the Philippine Islands, he was a resident of Philadelphia at the time of his death. Brother Yumul joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing in the steward department for 20 years. He was a pre-war Navy veteran and a natural­ ised U.S. citizen. Interment was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Mont­ gomery County, Pa. Surviving are his widow, Kathryn and a cousin, Manuel Madarang of Philadelphia. Frauds T. Wonsor, 51, died of jaatuEaUcam!>s in the USPHS hospi­ tal, Staten Island, N.Y., on Sept. 21. Bom in The Bronx, N.Y., he was a resident of MoonacMe, N.J. when he died. Brother Wonsor joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sail­ ing in the engine department. He at­ tended the HLSS in 1968 for upgrad­ ing to QMED and the joint SIUMEBA School of Marine Navigation and Engineering, Brooklyn, N.Y. In­ terment was in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, N.Y. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Averine Kellogg of Ker­ honkson and a stepmother, Mrs. Edith Wonsor of Moonachie. - Raymond E. Vaughan, 53, died of heart- failure Jan. 3 in the New Orleans USPHS hospital. Bom in Massachusetts, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Brother Vaughan joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Galveston sailing in^the deck department as an AB for Mfaritime Overseas and Waterman Steam­ ship Co. for 25 years. Interment was in St. Bemard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette, La. Surviving are two brothers, Frank N. Vaughan of New Bedford, Mass. and George F. Vaughan of Seattle. SIU pensioner Carl Wayne, 65, di^ of natural causes m Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 23. Bom in Germany, he was a resident of Brooklyn when he died. Brother Wayne joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Philadelphia sailing in the engine department. He had sailed for 25 years. He also walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. Cremation took place in Middle Vil­ lage, L.I., N.Y. Surviving are a son, Donald of Queens Village, N.Y. and a niece, Mrs. Emestine Holbin of -Glen Oaks, Queens, N.Y. ' '' s ¥ ' "I ^ ^ -a. ^ ^ I ' ' ' .^y^' 1 '' ' ' f ^ Delayed Benefits The foUowing members have had their benefit payments held up because they failed to supply complete iuformatiou when filing their claims. Please con­ tact Tom Crauford at (212) 499-6600. — Name i': ! 1 •• • -y s" :i: r fS \• ;, •|( : • *, i' •'*v • * J. Renski J. A. Smith D. Burton A. Reed P. Austin * M.Murray R. C. Southard (Deceased) W. Young J. J. Modtelewski (Deceased) W. R. Merino E. S. Hernandez W. Davis E. Danner J.P.Knickles V.Bodden G. L. VoiuJoumis ,^ . O. Templeton 1; \ I. Martinez A. L. Mallory t ' Page 24 Social Security No. Union 161-09-4087 290-56-4580 298-50-3130 453-01-6530 118-42-0133 264-88-3708 382-20-7418 212-20-6272 171-18-6266 063-46-6783 581-70-8351 232-34-1509 160-16-9162 434-80-4297 263-60-2905 026-14-3318 214-26-8434 581-62-3897 261-46-8885 A&G UIW UIW mu - • y y -y.'--' UIW A&G A&G A&G A&G UIW UIW UIW A&G UIW IBU IBU A&G UIW A&G SCHEDULE Fort Date Ne^ York July 8. Philadelphia ... July 9. Baltimore. ..... July 10. Norfolk .July 11. Detroit July 12. July 15. Houston ....... July 15. New Orleans ...July 16. Mobile .July 17. San Francisco . . July 18. Columbus .... . July 20. Chicago ....... July 16. Port Arthur ...July 16. Buffalo ... July 17. St. Louis July 18. Cleveland July 18. Jersey City ..... July 15. Deep Sea IBU 2:30 p.m. .i 5:00 p.m. 2:30p.m 5:00p.m. 2:30p.m. ........ 5:00p.m. — 5:00 p.m. 2:30p.m. ........ — — 5:00 p.m. 2:30p.m. 5:0Op.m. 2:30 p.m 5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. — UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m, 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. .A- yy;.' Seafarers Log �Jfmal Bepartumi Hendley J. Beaven, 47, died Jan. 16 of a liver ailment in New Orleans Charity Hospital. Brother Beavep was a resident of Denton, Md. when he passed away. He was a native of HUlsboro, Md. Brother Beaven joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more in 1955 sailing in the deck de­ partment as an AB for Sea-Land and Delta Lines. Seafarer Beaven was a upgrader graduate of the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Burial was in Protestant Episcopal Ceme­ tery, Jamesboro, Md. Surviving is an uncle, Milton Beaven of Hillsboro. .•,t SIU pensioner Timothy R. Holt, 55, died of heart failure Feb. 18 in the New Orleans USPHS hospital. Born in New York City, he was a resident of New Orleans when he passed away. Brother Holt joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department as an AB for Sea-Land Service. He had sailed for 30 years. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. John A. Cummings of Miami and Mrs. Marion Larson of IsUp, L.I., N.Y. William R. Stone, 48, died in Mo­ bile General Hospital on Nov. 16. Bom in Mobile, he was a resident there at the time of his death. Brother Stone joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing in the steward department as chief steward for Sea-Land Service and Hudson Waterways. Interment was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Sur­ viving are his widow, Agnes; his mother, Frances, and three daugh­ ters, Mrs. Therese S. Kent, Sheila and Trina, all of Mobile. Earl F. Smith, 63, passed away on Oct. 28. Born in Augusta, Ga., he was a resident of Jacksonville, Fla. when he died. Brother Smith joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing in the engine depart­ ment as a chief electrician. Surviving are his widow, Mary L. and a daugh­ ter, Mrs. Marallise Ray, both of Reading, Pa. SIU pensioner Celso Rodriguez, 63, died of heart disease on Dec. 3. Bom in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. when he passed away. Brother Rod­ riguez joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing in the engine department for Sea-Land Service. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn. Surviving is his widow, Marcella of Los Angeles. SIU pensioner Jaime Fernandez, 72, died of cardiac arrest in Coral Gables, Fla. Hospital Dec. 16. Born in Havana, Cuba, he was a resident of Tampa when he passed away. Brother Femandez joined the Union in 1948 in the port of Tampa sailing in the steward department. Inter­ ment was in Asturiano Viejo Ceme­ tery, Hillsborough County, Fla. Sur­ viving are his widow, Luisa; five sons, Jaime E of Tampa, Gabriel, Jorge, Carlos and Jose; a daughter, Mrs. Graciela Gonzalez of Miami and a granddaughter, Monica of Tampa. 'a:- June 1974 Robert M. Rutledge, 70, passed away Feb. 11. Born in Phil^elphia, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Brother Rutledge joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Tampa sailing in the engine de­ partment for 35 years with Cities Service and the Mt. Vernon Tanker Corp. He was a veteran of the Army Artillery Corps. Interment was in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a brother, Ed­ ward Reigle and a nephew, Donald Reigle, both of York, Pa. Fcliks Jarocinski, 64, passed away Mar. 6 in the New Orleans USPHS hospital. Born in Poland, he was a resident of New Orleans. Brother Jarocinski joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department as a chief cook for Delta Steamship Lines. He had sailed,for 28 years. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Silvia Kucharska of Poland. Zoilo L. Oliveras, 62, died of can­ cer in Camino A1 University Hospi­ tal, Rio Piedras, Puerto Wco, on Sept. 26. Born in Guayanilla, Puerto 'ik Rico, he was a resident of Ponce, Puerto Rico at the time of his death. Brother Oliveras joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sail­ ing in the engine department for SeaLand Service and Hudson Water­ ways for 34 years. Interment was in Guayanilla Municipal Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Esther and a brother-in-law, Julio Delgado. Florentino L. Reyes, 46, drowned in a swift current of the Mediterran­ ean Sea while swimming off the tanker, SS National Defender (Na­ tional Transport) near the Essider Oil Terminal, Cyrenmca, Libya, on Oct. 1. Born in Waco, Tex., he was a resident of Houston when he died. Brother Reyes joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1970 sailing in the engine department. He was an Army veteran. Burial was in Hous­ ton. Surviving are his widow, Estella and two daughters, Joan and Joett. SIU pensioner Michael J. Schalestock, 68, died of cardiac-respiratory arrest Jan. 24 in the Baltimore USPHS hospital. Bom in Rahway, N.J., he was a resident of Philadel­ phia at the time of his death. Brother Schdlestock joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing in the engine department for Marine Carriers. He attended a SIU Crews Conference in 1970 at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. Interment was in St. Dominic's Cemetery, Philadel­ phia. Surviving is his widow, Jean. SIU pensioner WInslow S. Ship­ ley, 65, succumbed to a coronary thrombosis Jan. 28 on arrival at Mercy Hospital, Port Huron, Mich. Bom in Forrester, Mich., he was a resident of Port Huron when he died. Brother Shipley joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing in the deck department as a watchman for 31 years with Boland & Cornelius and the American Steamship Co. Burial was in For­ rester Cemetery, Sanilac County, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Elva and a son, Donald. Raymond Hannibal, Jr., 30, died of injuries suffered-in a fall Jan. 25 into a hold of the SS Thomas Jeffer­ son (Waterman Steampship) at Yamashita Pier, Yokohama, Japan. Bom in New Orleans, he was a resi­ dent there when he passed away. Brother Hannibal joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1965 sailing in the engine department. He was a graduate of the New Orleans Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1964. Interment was in New Or­ leans. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Louise Jackson of New Orleans. •m. i. •reff' Si- 2^ •/ 7 : James H. ^}elson, Jr., 54, suc­ cumbed to cardio-pulmonary col­ lapse Jan. 2 in the San Francisco General Hospital. Born in Savannah, Ga., he was a resident of San Fran­ cisco at the time of his death. Brother Nelson joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Savannah sailing in the engine department as a QMED. Burial was in Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Dorothy N. Smith of Savannah. Watson W. Stockman, 62, died May 9, 1973, in New Orleans. Bom in Upland, Pa., he was a resident of New Orleans when he passed away. Brother Stockman joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sail­ ing in the deck department as an AB for Sea-Land Service, Marine Trans­ port, Victory Carriers, Maritime Overseas, Penn Transport, Delta Lines, Hudson Waterways and the Waterman Steamship Co. He had sailed for 39 years. Interment was in St. Bemard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette, La. Surviving are his widow, Lillian and a granddaughter, Debbie Hastings of New Orleans. Francis S. Sturk, Jr., 37, died of diabetes in the New Orleans USPHS hospital on Apr. 3,1973. Born in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, he was a resident of New Orleans at the time of his death. Brother Stirk joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1969 saUing in the engine department for Water­ man Steamship Co., Delta Steam­ ship Line, Sea-Land Service, Hud­ son Waterways and the Vantage Steamship Co. He was an Army vet­ eran and attended a SIU Crews Con­ ference in 1970 at the HLSS at Piney Point, Md. Interment was in Woodville Clemetery, Tenn. Surviv­ ing is his mother, Mrs. Cleopatra H. Bijou. Arvin B. Weeks, 45, passed away Mar. 5 in the New Orleans USPHS hospital. Bom in Geneva, Ala., he was a resident of Chunculla, Ala. at the time of his death. Brother Weeks joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1970 sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Surviving is a son, Rickey A. Weeks of Pensacola, Fla. Browning S. Wilamoski, 67, ex­ pired Feb. 27 in Calcutta, India. Born in Maryland, he was a resident of Baltimore when he died. Brother Wilamoski joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing in the engine department for Waterman Steamship Co. He was an Army veteran. Page 25 5.- -.St? �< •; Seafarer Wayne Champme, 34/Gefs High School Diploma Thirty four-year old Seafarer Wayne Champine just nailed down something that eluded him 18 years ago—a high school diploma. Ke achieved this educational goal through the Lundeberg School's GED High School Equivalency Program, which provides for our members the important opportunity to achieve a high school diploma after an average of only four to six weeks of study. In addition to his GED work, the Detroit-bom Seafarer is enrolled in the School's Steward Department Upgrad­ ing Program, working for his Assistant Cook's rating. To date, 21 out of 21 Seafarers who have completed the Lundeberg School's GED Program have passed their exams and gotten diplomas. It was this one hundred percent success which encouraged Brother Champine to sign up for the equivalency course. "In the May issue of the LOG," recalls Champine, "I read about Bill Bellinger who was 51 years old, and a • •J It \n n 'J "t- f IM % fi Seafarer Wayne Champine. 34, just recently achieved a high school diploma through the Lundeberg School's GED equivalency program. "You're never too old to learn," says Brother Champine. the other guys who got their diplomas age to the importance of education. I and I decided right then and there to had to learn the hard way." give the program a try." . "In most cases," continued the Los The nine-year SIU veteran advises Angeles, Calif, resident, "a solid voca­ that "people should wise up at an early tional and academic education will ipigriding Class Schedule lime 27 July 11 *uly22 25 July 29 August 8 meSn the difference between just any job and a good jo'j." Brother Champine is very impressed with the structure of the School's edu­ cational programs. "All classes are small which enables the teachers to give us a great deal of personal help in our work. The whole atmosphere of the School encourages study while at the same time making it a pleasure to work and leara." After completing the Assistant Cook's course, he hopes to catch a ship out of Ponce, Puerto Rico destined for the Far East. He prefers the Far East to other parts of the world because "life seems to move at a much slower pace there." He is particularly fond of the ports of Singapore, Pusan and Inchon. When asked what some of his plans for the future included, he quickly answered, "I plan to get my seatime requirements as fast as possible and work my way up to Chief Steward step by step." "You're never too old to learn," he concluded with a smile. SPAD—Investment In Future QMEO, Lifeboat, and all Steward Dept. Ratings ; —- QMED, Lifeboat, Qnartemiaster, Welding, and Steward Dept. Rndiig^ -~:FDW . 4-^ QMED, Lifebmat, all Ste^rd Dept Ratinp 4.^ Diesdl Engine Oourse ' ?>— QMED, Lifeboat, /^Idlii^,^^ A and High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Twenty one Seafarers have already successtully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED PreTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and Lherature; Social Studies, Science i I I I I I I I I -iS *t i;- and Mathematics. The test will he sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will he mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation'to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. . 2. Initiation fees paid in fulL 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in full. I am interested in furthering my education, and 1 would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. Name . Address Last grade completed. (City or Town) Last year attended j Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen I . Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I . X Piney Point, Maryland 20674 ; . '- /t. '-.u'. ;l'f''.'N'--'A' 1 •:•:• Page 26 "\v '• I. ' ••'4:'"vi"-' v* » 12^ SUftRERS POUtlCtl UTIVITY DONATION B 10001 Date . Contributor's Name Address (Zip) State. City. S.S. No. : • ',• • > .Book No.. (Street) Able-seaman Richard Bradford, SIU Deck Delegate on the Overseas Arctic, has a good reason to Invest In SPAD: "I donate to SPAD because I have a good job and I want to make sure that I will continue to have a job in this industry. It's an Investment In my future." SPAO IS a MfrMaled furod. Hs proceeds are used to rurt^er Hi pojects and purposes including, bul not limited to furlhenng ih0poiitii.at. social and economic Initrcsts ol Seafarer seamen the preservation and furtrtenng of ir>e American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for teamen and the advancement of trade union concepts, in connection vriih such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to poiiticel candidates for ciecfhre office. All contributions are votuntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of foKe. iob dtKriniination. financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or at a condition of memberthip In the Union (SiUNA ACLIWO) or of employment. If a contribution it made by reaton of the abpye improper conduct, notify the Seafarert Union or SPAD at the above Mdrett. certified man withiis tfliriy deyt of the contribution for investigation end appropriate action gnd refund. »f involuntary. Support SPAG to prnteci and further yuur economic, poiiticei end sociat Interests. American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen (A copy Of our r»ort filed with the appropriate •wpervlsory officer is lor will be) available for ^n^haM ?rom the Superintendent of Documents, U;S. Government Printing Office, Washington. O.C. Slgndur* ol SoOcftor 1974 Port Seafarers Log rVift - 'T'-'L"-1'.,* /.'v'kfL. '' • �f Quartermaster 2. .24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or, 3^ Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited- -any waters. ChiefCook Deck Department Upgrading Able-Seaman 1. 12 months seatime asCook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as 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; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. 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 20/4()—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) 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 20/4()—^20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third C^ok and hold an •A" seniority in the union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. "Dvelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Clertificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and ^ve normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. 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). Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Eng^eer, Machinist or Boilermaker-— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) ^ 1. No requirements. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION I I -AgeName. (Middle) (First) I (Last) 1 Address. (Street) I I -Telephone I (City) (Area Code) (Zip) (State) —Seniority I Book Number. ! Port and Date Issued. JRatings Now Held. 1 Social Security #. I HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • i Dates Available For Training. 11 Am Interested In: I DECK 1 n AB 12 Months • AB Unlimited • Quartermaster • Lifeboatman QMED—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime. of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpm^, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Steward) must hold a rating. Steward Upgrading Assistant Cook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and ^ show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum . of three months seatime. Cook and Baker 1. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; .N>c I STEWARD ENGINE • QMED • Electrician • FWT • Dk.Eng. • Oiler • Jr. Eng. • Dk. Mech. • Pumpman • Reefer • _ Machinist • Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker • ChiefCook Q Steward I { RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is appli(»ble.) I RATING DATE OF DATE OF I SHIP HFTD SHIPMENT DISCHARGE I I I I I I IPORT- _DATE. I ! SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: I LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, j PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 I^ ^ �! ' . '•. >/ v.*- ••, 'A J..I mmm •.v.%'vtv'^v-ri. •i'::' .\- . • I . . • ,, . .-Av; *- J. A.' s V< -. . LOG S^AIARERS June, 1974 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-QO J iV/MK,! / . • 'i Vv. • • • '--'J //; •i A:%."S-1Jl, /v\.A »• - " \ •.; • / ^ *fc -f. v & ^ X" •'T-Ub.,-•/•• • i.-'" / / A;, V i V yi:i;g£y. 7 \ / • / / > wmz'... H % 0 /K I iK^, .if; V :X. V-- • 5K V; \ - A- •y>y' j.v y-\ F v>v/. / / X >'' 7 ' \ 7 -S:, 'tlijtltnma y /w ny ^T7 a I \- "V\ ' X\ Vw.X '' V •> ' [ ' V - •)•' _' '\ K. orever is a very definite word. It means for a llaiitless time . .. fmr ail . time ... never again! But fo>rever is fiie lengfii of time a Seafarer loses the right to his livelihood and future career in the maritime mdnstry if he is hosted on a drugs charge either while at sea or ashore. It's a tough rap — but that's exactly how it is. Your seaman's papers are gone forever, without appeal, if yon are convicted of possession of any . ^'' illegal drug—heroin, barbiturates, speed, nps, downs or marijuana. In 1971 akme there were 400,606 drug related arrests in the U.S. and even that staggering figure was topped in 1972. The shipboard user of mvcotics is not only i| menace to himself, Irat presents a very grave dbmger to the i^ety of hhi ship and shlpniates. Qni^ minds and reflexes are an ahsolnte necessity aboard ship at all times. A drug user becomes a thorn in the side of his rii^mates when they are reqpifaed to assume ttie shipboard responsibilities die user Is not capable of handling. Abo, a Seaforer hosted at sea leaves a permanent black mark on hb ship. The vmsel wfll thereafter be nnder enhstimt surveillance and die crew win be subjected to nnosually long and annoying searches by customs and narcotics agento In port. Iridy, forever b a long, long time—rsomething a drug user does nothave.^ Dont let drugs dcfliroy you or ymir Bvelfliood. Steer a clear course! 7/ V' vx ' Z'\yj^: f . 'i' , .1? ; Vvf'- liJhU'^ r V -s " ' , .. . ^ �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO AFL-CIO President Meany Sets Up Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems I— AFL-CIO President George Meany recently established an Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. The committee is composed of all principal maritime unions. This special supplement will provide Seafarers with the background leading to the formation of this committee together with the proposals submitted by the SlUNA at the first official meeting of the committee on May 20, 1974 in Washington, B.C. attended by representatives from all of the unions involved. (President Hall's letter of April 11 and President Meany's reply of April 23 are reprinted directly below.) President Meany called a meeting of AFL-CIO maritime organizations in April in Washington. At this meeting, preliminary discussions were held on the SIU's recommendation that meetings be held on a regular basis. President Meany called the first official meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee for May 20 at AFL-CIO headquarters. At this meeting, SIUNA President Hall and Executive Vice President Morris Weisberger presented the following proposals and recommendations which are of vital importance to the American senior. AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRB^INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS OF NORTH AMERTCA • AFL-CIO 675 FOURTH AVENUE • BROOKLYN, N Y, 11257 • HYACINTH 9-6600 amomn MSANV t3%l nuL$om RF.SRO> a™- PAUL HALL fniidm Mr. George Meany, President April 11 1974 AFL-CIO f » 815 16th Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20Q06 . Re: T. W. Gleason letter to George Meany dated March 6, 1974 Dear Sir and Brother: The maritime industry is composed of a number of AFL-CIO afSliated unions. They are confronted with a multiplicity of problems. We can only resolve these problems through a. higher degree of under­ standing of those matters of concern to each of the unions involved. To bring about this kind of underistanding we are in need of a mechanism for the exchange of views and discussions which could lead to the resolution of these problems. To protect the workers in the maritime industry it is paramount that the maritime unions involved cooperate to the fullest degree. The Seafarers International Union, therefore, proposes the initiation of quarterly meetings, attended by representation from all maritime unions. We propose further that such meetings be chaired by such individual as is appointed by you, as President of the AFL-CIO. In submitting t^ proposal we wish to assure you of our desire to cooper­ ate in every way possible. Fraternally, Paul Hall President • ai8 SIXTCCNTH STKECT. N.W. WASHINGTON. O-C. 90009 laoti asT-sooo April 23, 1974 Mr. Paul Hall, President Seafarers International Union 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11232 Dear Sir and Brother: As a result of the discussions which were held on April 11 with the four principal maritime unions, I have proposed that a special ad hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems be created. This special committee will provide an opportunity for all of the unions in the maritime industry to meet on a regular basis and discuss their mutual problems. There wiU be no special set of rules governing the functioning of this special committee except that each union is expected to be represented at all meetings. The special committee will meet at the call of the AFL-CIO. We will send notices to each of the interested unions and will provide a chairman for the meetings. It has been suggested that meetings of the committee should be held every two months and I am, therefore, scheduling the first meeting of this committee for May 20, 1974, at 10:30 a.m. in the Executive Council Room at AFL-CIO Headquarters. Invitations for this meeting are being sent to the following unions: International Longshoremen's Association Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association National Maritime Union American Radio Association Seafarers International Union United Steelworkers of America Please advise me who will represent your organizations at this meeting and send along any suggestions you wish to make for the meeting's agenda. cerely and^^^ally, SIUNA Report to AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems as Submitted by Paul Hdll, President and Morris Weisberger, Executive Vice President As we meet today for what will be­ come a . regular series of meetings in­ volving the major American maritime unions, it is essential that we not lost sight of the purpose for these meetings and what we hope to accomplish. As every member of the Ad Hoc Cdmmittee on Maritime Industry Prob­ lems realizes, we face a multiplicity of challenges, not only in improving our dealings with each other, but on a larger 'i <v -< 5 r t' r? ' ]'»• Get^e Meany President cc: To all AFL-CIO Maritime Unions Introductibii \ It scale, in our joint efforts to revitalize our industry. The regular meetings by the Ad Hoc Committee, called by President Meany under the auspices of the AFL-CIO, wiU provide us the forum to work toward the accomplishment of both these goals. More importantly, these regular meetings provide us with a rich oppor­ tunity to consider the broad needs of our industry, in terms of labor, manage­ ment, and government and to set our course for the future. In order to provide a partial frame­ work for our work in the coming months, we have assembled a brief doc­ ument that sets out some of the prob­ lems and challenges faced by our indus­ try and its labor organizations. While all of these problems do not affect every maritime union, they do reflect some of the major concerns of our industry. It is hoped that this material can serve as a starting point for a broader involve­ ment by the Ad Hoc Committee and all of its member unions in each of these areas. In so doing, we can create a frame­ work of cooperation and unity that will enable us to set the pace in the futme development of our industry. Industiy ChaUenges The U.S. maritime industry is a vital and important segment of our national economy. It is, however, an industry faced with unique problems which must be solved if the industry is to con­ tinue to grow. Continued on Next Page t *!> :v �i5 •.jit-aOBna ' ••'-% f '"i Continued from Preceding Page 1-,.. 7 •1 r ^ : I' , ' J II ; •r' •"^ "i r./ '1• :f: J TECHNOLOGY Containerization, sophisticated cargo handling systems, LASH and roll-on/roll-off vessels, and semi-auto­ mated ships are all part of an increas­ ingly modernized industry. Widespread technological change continues to make headway in the industry. How can maritime unions continue to coop­ erate in increasing productivity while at the same time protecting jobs, wages 'and working conditions? LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS The maritime industry has made major strides towards more stable labor-management relations. Already, this stability has resulted in a healthier shipping industry and has improved the dependability and effectiveness of the U.S. fleet. In the future, the U.S. mari­ time unions will have to seek new means to continue this progress, so that the gains we have made are not wiped out by labor-management disputes from which no segment Of the U.S. merchant marine benefits. Among the measures we need to consider are uniform expiration dates and better machinery to resolve jurisdictional disputes. CARGO DIVERSION The jobs of American longshoremen are threatened by cargo being diverted away from traditional work sites and ports. No national policy exists for port development and the systematic han­ dling of cargo. Competition for cargo is increasing between ports creating the twin problems of job security and em­ ployment. How can maritime labor resolve these issues and continue to improve port productivity? What steps should be taken for a national port de­ velopment and cargo handling policy? U.S. SHIPBUILDING The U.S. shipbuilding industry is a vital arm of our national security and economy. Over 75,000 American workers are employed in U.S. ship­ yards. Employment in the industry has been cyclical, causing the loss of job skills and producitivity. Expanding U.S. shipbuilding capacity requires coordination and planning with con­ tinued goverrunent support. How can maritime labor promote programs to strengthen the industry while at the same time increasing &e job security of. shipyard workers? How can mari­ time unions, especially the steelworkers, assist the shipbuilding industry in obtaining adequate supplies of steel to maintain peak production? > PROMOTING THE MARITIME INDUSTRY The National Maritime Council has become the catalyst for closer cooper­ ation and a unified effort by manage­ ment labor, and Government to achieve a strong U.S. flag merchant mmine. While the Council has laid the framework for the promotion of the use of U.S. flag vessds, America's labor unions need to review the new ways in vidiich they can contribute to the Coun­ cil and its promotional efforts on behalf of the U.S. fleet ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS U.S. environmental laws often re­ quire costly safety and pollution con­ trol devices not present on foreign flag vessels. When only U.S. flag vessels must meet these requirements, they place the U.S. fleet at a competitive dis­ advantage with foreign fleets, which operate under only the most minimal regulations. What can maritime unions ^iei:^S«ppleineirt do to see that the U.S. flag fleet is not put at a competitive disadvantage in terms of environmental standards im­ posed by U.S. laws?' THE GUAMJMTEED . .1 ANNUAL INCOME The Guaranteed Annual Income is experiencing funding and assessment problems. This program was set up to insure that American longshoremen were not adversely affected by changes in port and cargo handling product­ ivity. How can the Guaranteed Annual Income be p^erved? How does the G.A.I. affect other segments of the industry? Can the.maritime unions in' sure that the G.A.L doesn't lead to the use of ports outside the U.S.? RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT The National Science Foundation, the Coast Guard and tho Navy, the Maritime Administration, the National Academy of Science and a host of private and public institutions promote maritime research and development Coordination and long-term planning is needed. What can maritime labor do to work for a streamlining of efforts in this vital area? What research efforts should be undertaken on behalf of the needs of maritime iabor? L^jslative Concems One of the major problems facing the maritime industry is the constant barrage of attacks on the industry by various public and private groups and individuals. In spite of the industry's best efforts and successes in the past, we still face the problem of convincing Congress of the need to adopt a legis­ lative program that will strengthen the industry without weakening any of its segments. By presenting a common and united front, we can overcome the barriers to our legislative goals: Some examples of the legislative problems we face are: • The problem of overcoming the opposition and securing the passage of the Energy Transportation Secu­ rity Act of 1974 in the Senate. • The problem of continual fights to maintain and strengthen the Jones Act. The maritime unions must take the initiative in recognizing and solv­ ing the problems unique to the non­ contiguous areas which depend al­ most delusively on shipping for their trade if the Jones Act is to be preserved. • The problem of protecting the Jones Act frOm legislative waivers. Many times, such requests are merely ploys to allow the intrusion of foreign-flag vessels into our coastal trade. Similarly, we must Overcome the problem of opposition to includ­ ing the Virgin Islands under the pro­ visions of the Act so we can halt the flow of U.S. biased refineries to the Islands and provide shipping jobs for American workers. • The problem of overcoming theopposition of those who are blocking legislaticm to allow the construction and operation of deqiwater port fa­ cilities. Sudi facilities would encour­ age the construction of a fleet of U.S. supertankers which would provide the American people with an eco­ nomically sound and environmen­ tally safe means of carrying our oil imports. • The problem of defeating at­ tempts by the Military Sealift Com­ mand to win the passage of legisla­ tion authorizing its charter and build program. Such efforts by the Gov- (Hie warranting analysis ana recommen­ dations. 5. Duty of Fair Representation ' Law Suits. The substance d these matters con­ stitutes some union members alleging that their union failed to fairiy represent them. Such generic topic can include anything from enforcement of the union contractual provision to the most minor of grievances involving employment These matters generally manifest them­ selves throng class actions where sub­ stantia] legal fees are involved. The record of such suits involving unions over the past few years demonstrates increased activity. A study should be considered of this matter as it may affect maritime unions and suggestions made regarding remedies to be followed. Con­ current jurisdiction is equally possessed by the NLRB, however, resort thereto by the Board has been minimal, but nevertheless consideration may be given to a review of the impact of tl^ matter. As a positive step in the right direction, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department asked for a special meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems on May 28 to discuss a "joint union effort for passage of the Energy Transportation Security Act in the Senate, Here, MTD President Paul Hall addresses the meeting which was held at AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, D.C. emment to build and operate its own fleet in competition with the prir vately-owned merchant marine de­ prive our commercial ships of the cargo they need for the maintenance of a viable industry. • The problem of defeating propos­ als to abolish the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Comittee. • The problem of enacting environ­ mental legislation which will not be written or administered in such a way as to put U.S.-flag ships at a competitive disadvantage in the world shipping market • The problem of achieving legisla­ tion that encourages the construc­ tion and operation of vessels on our inland waterways. This transporta­ tion system must be maintained and kept free of restrictions and laws that lessen its competitive and cost ad­ vantages. • The problem of securing legisla­ tion to cover the operations of deep sea mining and ofibhore oil indus­ tries. The vessels used in these indus­ tries must be U.S. built and manned ships. • The problem of halting the flow of jobs out of this country. Americanowned, foreign based refineries, fac­ tories and mills, as well as the con­ struction and operation of foreign flag ships all deprive American workers of jobs. A Cobrdinated Goyemment Maritime Policy Despite the progress made in recent years through the passage of the 1970 Act, the growth and development of the U.S. merchant marine continues to be seriously ret^ded by the lack of an overall Government maritime politty for all segments of the industry. Because there is no coordinated pol­ icy each Government department. Commerce, Treasury, Defense, State, the Interstate Commerce Commission and others, adopt programs which fre­ quently conflict with those cff other agencies. In many instances. Government agencies have taken positions, ccmtrary to U.S. shipping policy, that have proven extremely harmful to the best interests of the U.S. merchant ma­ rine. some example: • The IMense Department opposed enactnient of H.R. 8193 [Energy Transportatior Security Act], despite the bill'sdear national security bene­ Legal Probleiiis fits. This subject is prefaced with the ob­ • The State Department's position servation that the following matters do in opposition to a 40-40-20 cargo not affect all maritime unions but, in­ sharing formula at the U.N. meeting variably, one or more of such subjects on a C^e of Conduct for Liner Con­ have a direct or indirect impact. ference effectively nullified U.S. in­ 1. The Landrum-Griffin Act. fluence at that conference. a. Its Title I—the so-called "free • The MUitaiy Sealift Command speech provision." Concern of impact continues to seek to build a large of Court's totally ignoring Congress' fleet through the extra-legal method proviso in the law's Section 101 (a)(2) of "charter and build," in direct com­ of unions' right "to adopt and enforce petition with the private American reasonable rules of every member to­ merchant fleet. ward the (Union) as an institution." • Finally, several Government agen- Such proviso is highly significant in des shipping Government financed I maritime, where employment is upon cargoes ^ve often alloted U.S. ves­ vessels on the high seas and uniform wd sels 50 percent or less of these car­ equally applicable disciplinary rules of goes, despite the laws requirement conduct are a frmdamental necessity. that at least 50 percent be carried on b. Its Title IV—^the election provi­ U.S. ships. , sions. The statutes provisions are pat­ ently directed to factual patterns of These examples iare indications of how the present fragmented Govern­ shore-side unions which are totally dis­ ment maritime policy leads to Gov­ similar than .in maritime; witness the ernment agencies working at cross pur­ fundamental transitory nature of em­ poses on vital maritime matters. The ployment, difficulties for timely com­ Maritime Administration is the only munication, substantial groups of Government agency that consistently membership unavailability and totally different histmiical developments. Sim­ supports policies designed to revitalize ilarly, the Department of Labor's ad­ the U.S. merchant marine. ministration of the law is correlated to This divisive U.S. maritime policy shore-side operations, creating in many and its disjointed implementation by a instances rules inapplicable, if, not host of Government agencies should not meaningless. Equally significant, re­ be. continued. There are a number of garding the Department's administra­ goals that must be sought to alter the tion, is its past zealous initiation and nation's present inadequate maritime conducting of procedures for re-run programs. These include: elections prraiised upon factual basis and theories unrealistic, with conse­ • The Congress should develop a quence of extensive union expenditure national program designed to set of money and time, with almost in­ forth the ways in which the U.S. mer­ variably no change in election results. chant marine can best serve the eco­ nomic, military and political needs of the United States. 2. The Taft-Hartley Act. a. Qrgania»tional t^ctivities, particu­ • %>edfic polides should be for­ larly among seamen of oil company mulated on the range of vital issues captive unions, is rendered most difficult facing America's merchant fleet, in­ by Board rules, preduding meaningful cluding promotion of cargo, the U.S. access to vessels in organizational cam­ domestic trades. Government inter­ paign and timely processing of electimi vention in private shipping. Great petitions, compounded by oil compa­ Lakes and Inland Wateiways, and nies' resort to dilatory tactics, permitted U.S. fisheries and other pressing by the Board. problems. b. Interprdatimis of secondary boy­ • To implement these polices, it is cott provisions, The Board in its inter­ essential that there be established an pretation as to the validity of union independent Government maritime conduct severely limits economic ac­ agency to act on behalf of the Amer­ tivity against parent or dominant ican merchant marine. corporation or (rf subsidiary or afiBliate notwithstanding they constitute allies. America's maritime unions will have Illustrations of this problem are ofi^hore to play the leading role in achieving these important goals. oil rig explorations, part of the oil com- plex, and formerly under,decisional law within the ally concept. 3. Court Interpretations of Statutes and Impact. a. Issue of third flag fleet and right to picket informationally now under an injunction. As a result of the Supreme Court's recent Windward decision, the pre-emption provisions of the Act with respect to picketing foreign vessels is highly, if not completely limited. An open issue is whether pre-emption exists in the third flag cases where control is fundamentally American. This is the issue presently sought to be litigated in various stages of development. Concomitantty, also being developed and now tmder judicial review is the issue of informational picketing of foreijgn-flag vessels and constitutional protection re­ garding such activities. b. The right-to-work laws. Concerted effort is under way by the oil companies to apply to maritime, right-to-wcurk laws various states. For example, there is now present before the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, Mobil Oil's action to make Texas right-to-work laws ap­ plicable to some maritime operations coming out of Texas. 4. Administration of Anti-discrimination Laws. a. Regarding this subject the provi­ sions may or may not have application to various maritime unions, depending upon factual patterns. However, the subject breaks down tatwo categories: 1. Actions by EEOC alleging race or ' sex discrimination. Generally, most race actions of import have been resolved. However, for bureaucratic purposes, the agency at­ tempts to magnify run-of-the mill issues. Such activities, if applicable to some maritime unions, may pose problems for appropriate resolution. Equally, the agency is pursuing actions of aU^ed sex discrimination. Fundamentally this may be a new issue to be studied and resolved among some of the maritime unions. 2. In addition to proceedings com­ menced by the EEOC similar pro­ ceedings are commenced by private litigants as part of a dass action. The agency proceeding does not pre­ empt a private law suit. Class actions in­ volving this subject are quite the vogue today, particularly where substantial legal fees are recoverable. Again, this may pose a problem for some maritime organizations and at the very least is Social and Psychoioglcai Problenis The rapid changes which have taken place in recent years in all facets of the maritime industry when combined with the broad economic and social change in America have created a new set of problenis and concerns involving both the on-the-job and off-the-job lives of maritime workers. Some of these changes and concerns follow: Extent and Impact of Changes The total maritime industry must face the problems which are being created by increased automation. Seamen and other maritime workers are wftnessing dianges in the job mar­ ket, job content, social conditions of work on board ship, leisure and rec­ reational activities at sea and ashore, work and social relationships, home and family life and numerous other social and psychological aspects. The direction that is to be taken to approach these complex problems must be determined soon. loh Security All workers ate concerned about job security and the stability within the maritime industry. The decline of the U.S. flag fleet combined with declining manning scales has created a fairly widespread feeling of job insecurity. Containerization and sophisticated cargo handling methods, with the re­ sulting increases in longshore produc­ tivity have had similar impacts on longshore workers. The (MHitent <rf the jobs is changing so that workers must have retraining and upgrading to qualify for the chang­ ing jobs. This heed for education creates some social and psychological adjustment among the workers. Environmental Elements The seafarer's environment includes the sh^ he is on as well as his shoreside living conditions. The following are crucial elements for consideration when' discussing the seafarer's sociological and psydiplogical concerns: The kind of ship he is on, type of vessel, size, degree of automatitm, and age; The voyage pattmms, length of voy­ age, destination, time in port, number of ports of call; The rating of the seaman and the type of work he is expected to do; The characteristics of the seaman, his age, marital status, family size, health, education, place of residence and length <M time he has worked at sea. Sociological and Environmental Aspects The workers in the maritime indus­ try are living in a rigidly dianging sodety with increasing changes taking place socially and technologically. Organizations and job structures are changing at sudi a rapid pace that un­ less immediate action is taken to make adaptations, environmental and social problems will have a significant adverse impact on seafarers and maritime workers. Changes in Society The dianges which are taking place in the seamen's social environment have created a growing concern on the part of the individual over his relation­ ship to work, its meaningfulness and its value. Individuals are seeking a meaningful and relevant relationship between thdr work and the social life around them. Maritime workers wish to achieve . sdf-actualization, self-expression, inde­ pendence and wdrthwhileness. They wish to be educated, socially compe-tent and an integral part d today's society. There was a time when a dock worker or seafarer was proud to be a loner but today he wants to be accepted as a worthy citizen of our modem society. He wants and should have a normal family life, a place in the community and an opportunity for social and emo­ tional adjustment. Technological Changes The changes which are occurring in the maritime industry are of such mag­ nitude that the displacement of men and skills by automation and comput­ erization is becomiqg commonplace. Automated technology is absorbing the routine activities into the machine. The worker becomes a respondent to the machine rather than a determiner of action according to his own judgment The human becomes important only when an "event" occurs which requires immediate action such as an engine failure, or an unpredictable need for an adjustment. Men, therefore, become trouble-shooters rather than totally committed individuals to any series of self-initiated tasks. These changes create new tensions and stresses never felt before in the maritime industry. The shoreside as well as deep sea workers are faced with responding to the problems created by increasing automation and technologi­ cal changes. Job Satisfaction There are certain behaviors which can be observed that are job-related and can be directly related to produc­ tivity and responsibility. Job perform­ ance, absences from work, accidents and human errors are just a few that indicate attitudes toward the job. The attitudes toward self and the job arc also created by the maritime work­ er's reaction to his wages/salaries, in­ terest in his work, feelings toward his fellow workers, working conditions, ability to qualify for promotions or en­ dorsements, job prestige, and his atti­ tude toward the industry and the union. The morale and job satisfaction of seamen is an area which must be con­ sidered very seriously. As technological advances are made, so must advances be made to improve the conditions of the worker. Socki Problems The social problems which seem to Continued on Next Page Spflciid Suppkumt 1 'v II- -Mt •fi -'.'b I '. . .. .. J f i t, "A Wf1- :• .' < • i. ' V. •r if- ' • :i) 'Ii ' •m U)i V:- •• •'i-ivil r • • 'M • .. -^1. "(f -1 �one warranting analysis ana reoommeudations. 5. Duty of Fair Representation ' Law Suits. The substance rff these matter's constituty some union members alleging that their union failed to fairly represent them. Such generic topic can include anything from enforcement of the union contractual provision to the most minor of grievancy involving employment Thye matters generally manifyt themselvy throng class actions where sub­ stantial legal fey are involved. Ibe record of such suits involving unions over the past few years demonstraty increas^ activity. A study should be considered of this matter as it may affect maritime unions and suggytions made regarding remediy to be followed. Con­ current jurisdiction is equally posseyed by the NLRB, however, ryort thereto by the Board has been minimal, but nevertheless consideration may be given to a review of the impact of this matter. lent asked for a special nneeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry ransportation Security Act in the Senate. Here, MTD President Paul Hall addresses Legal Piobleiiis This subject is prefaced with the observation that the following matters do not affect all maritime unions but, in­ variably, one or more of such subjects have a direct or indirect impact. 1. The Landrum-Griffin Act. a. Its Title I—the so-called "free speech provision." Concern of impact of Court's totally ignoring Congress' proviso in the law's Section 101(a) (2) of unions' right "to adopt and enforce reasonable rules of every member to­ ward the (Union) as an institution." Such proviso is highly significant in I maritime, where employment is upon vessels on the high seas and uniform and equally applicable disciplinary rules of conduct are a ^damental necessity. b. Its Title IV—^the election provi­ sions. The statutes provisions are pat­ ently directed to factual patterns of shore-side unions which are totally dis­ similar than in maritime; witness the fundamental transitory nature of em­ ployment, difficultly for timely com­ munication, substantial groups of membership unavailability and totally different histtmcal developments. Sim­ ilarly, the Department of Labor's ad­ ministration of the law is correlated to shore-side operations, creating in many instances rules inapplicable, if. not meaningless. Equally significant, re­ garding the Department's administra­ tion, is its past zealous initiation and conducting of procedury for re-run elections premised upon factual basis and theoriy unrealistic, with conse­ quence of extensive union expenditure of money and time, with a^ost in­ variably no change in election ryults. 2. The Taft-Hartley Act. a. Organi^tipnal aptivitiy, particu­ larly waiong seatnen of oil company captive unions, is rendered most difficult by Board rules, preduding meaningful access to vessels in organizational cam­ paign and timely procysing of electitm petitions, compounded by oil companiy' resort to dilatory tactics, permitted by the Board. b. Interpretations of secondary boy­ cott provisions, The Board in its inter­ pretation as to the validity of union conduct severely limits economic ac­ tivity against parent or dominant corporation or of subsidiary or affiliate notwithstanding they constitute alliy. Illustrations of this problem are offshore oil rig explorations, part of the oil com­ plex, and formerly under,decisional law within the ally concept. 3. Coi4rt Interpretations of Statutes and Impact. a. Issue of third flag fleet and right to picket informationally now under an injunction. As a ryult of the Supreme Court's recent Windward decision, the pre-emption provisions of the Act with rypect to picketing foreign vessels is highly, if not completely limited. An open issue is whether pre-emption exists in the third flag easy where control is fundamentally American. This is the issue presently sought to be litigated in various sta^ of development. Concom­ itantly, also being developed and now under judicial review is fhe issue of informational picketing of foreign-flag vessels and constitutional protection re­ garding such activitiy. b. The right-to-work laws. Concerted effort is under way by the oil companiy to apply to maritime, right-to-wcnrk laws (ff various staty. For example, there is now present before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Sth Circuit, Mobil Oil's action to make Texas right-to-work laws ap­ plicable to some maritime operations coming out of Texas. 4, Adrmnistration of Anti-discrimination Laws. a. Regarding this subject the provi­ sions may or may not have application to various niaritime unions, depending upon factual patterns. However, the subject breaks down ta two categoriy; 1. Actions by EEOC; alleging race or sex discrimination. Generally, most race actions of import have been resolved. However, for bureaucratic purposy, the agency at­ tempts to magnify run-of-the mill issuy. Such activitiy, if applicable to some maritime unions, may pose problems for appropriate ryolution. Equally, the agency is pursuing actions of allied sex discrimination. Fundamentally this may be a new issue to be studied and resolved among some of the maritime unions. 2. In addition to proceedings com­ menced by the EEOC similar pro­ ceedings are commenced by private litigants as part of a dass action. The agency proceeding doy not pre­ empt a private law suit. Class actions in­ volving this subject are quite the vogue today, particularly where substantial legal fey are recoverable. Again, this may pose a problem for some maritime organizations and at the very least is Social and Psychoioglcai Problenis The nq)id changy which have taken place in recent years in all facets of the maritime industry when combined with the broad economic and social change in America have created a new set of problems and concerns involving both the on-the-job and off-the-job livy of maritime workers. Some of thye changy and concerns follow: Extent and Impact of Changes The total maritime industry must face the problenis which are being created by increased automation. Seamen and othy maritime workers are witnessing changy in the job mar­ ket, job content, social conditions (ff work on board ship, leisure and rec­ reational activitiy at sea and ashore, work and social relationships, home and family life and numerous othy social and psychological aspects. The direction that is to be taken to approach these complex problems must be determined soon. Job Security All workers are concerned about job security and the stability within the maritime industry. The decline of the U.S. flag fleet combined with declining manning scaly has created a fairly widypread feeling of job insecurity. Containerization and sophisticated cargo handling methods, with the re­ sulting increasy in longshore produc­ tivity have had similar impacts on longshore workers. The content ol the jobs is changing so that workers must have retraining and upgrading to qualify for the chang­ ing jobs. This need for education creaty some social and psychological adjustment among the workers. Environmental Elements The seafarer's environment includy the ship he is on as well as his shore^ side living conditions. The following are crucial elements for consideration when' discussing the seafarer's sociological and psycholo­ gical concerns: The kind of ship he is on, type of vessel, size, degree of automation, and The voyage patterns, length of voy­ age, dytination, time in port, number of ports of call; The rating of the seaman and the type of work he is expected to do; The characteristiy of the seaman, his age, marital status, family .size, health, education, place of residence and lengtn ot tune he has worked at sea. Sociological and Environmental Aspects The workers in the maritime indus­ try are living in a rapidly dianging sodety with increasing changy taking {dace socially and tedhnologically. Organizations and job structury are chai^g at sudi a rapid pace that un­ less immediate action is taken to make adaptations, environmental and sodal problems will have a significant adverse impact on seafarers and maritime workers. Changes in Society The changy which are taking place in the seamen's sodal environment have created a growing concern on the part of the individual over his relation­ ship to work, its meaningfulness and its value. Individuals are seeking a meaningful and relevant relationship between their work and the sodal life around them. Maritime workers wish to achieve self-actualization, self-expression, independyice and wdrthwMeness. They wish to be educated; socially compe­ tent and an integral part d today's sodety. There was a time when a dock worker or seafarer was proud to be a loner but today he wants to be accepted as a worthy dtizen of our modem sodety. He wants and should have a normal family life, a place in the community and an opportunity for social and emo­ tional adjustment. Technological Changes The changy which are occurring in the maritime industry are of such mag­ nitude that the displacement of men and skills by automation and comput­ erization is becomiqg commonplace. Automated technology is absorbing the routine activitiy into the machine. The worker becomy a respondent to the machine rather than a determiner of action according to his own judgment The human becomy important only when an "event" occurs which requiry immediate action such as an engine failure, or an unpredictable need for an adjustment. Men, therefore, become trouble-shooters rather than totally committed individuals to any seriy of self-initiated tasks. These changy create new tensions and stressy never felt before in the maritime industry. The shoreside as well as deep sea workers are faced with ryponding to the problems created by increasing automation and technologi­ cal changy. Job Satisfaction There are certain behaviors which can be observed that are job-related and can be directly related to produc­ tivity and ryponsibility. Job perform­ ance, absency from work, accidents and human errors are just a few that indicate attitudy toward the job. The attitudy toward self and the job are also created by the maritime work­ er's reaction to his wagy/salariy, interyt in his work, feelings toward his fellow workers, working conditions, ability to qualify for promotions or en­ dorsements, job prytige, Und his atti­ tude toward the industry and the union. The morale and job satisfaction of seamen hi an area which must be con­ sidered very seriouriy. As technological advancy are made, so must advancy be made to improve the conditions of the worker. Social Problems The social problems which seem to '-•••ill i-Vi•, •'...J Vi. i •. Continued on Next Page Spcdd SttpplcflMrt 'K'J I ..'A •i • 'fe ', lit: ui b V'% ;v 'J*,. I .•^1 • - if Ml i.r •)} ; . I- - 11 ^ 1• �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBUCATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Continued from Preceding Page be most pressing today are alcoholism, drug abuse and mental illness. The maritime industry has barely scratched the surface in responding to this area of urgent need. The recurring requests by women to enter the maritime field are creating an entirely new set of concerns for ship­ board as well as rhoreside workers. Need For Research Several research projects have been completed and others are under way. The results from the research studies should provide statistical proof of areas of concern in the psychological and so­ ciological adjustment of seafarers and maritime workers. The Merchant Marine Officer Atti­ tude Survey has been completed by Dr. Martin J. Schwimmer, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and The National Maritime Research Center. This study gives an interesting profile of the Amer­ ica merchant marine officer. An Occupational Analysis of the Seafarers completed by C. J. Bartlett and Irvin L. Goldstein, University of Maryland was done under the guidance of the H.L.S. in cooperation with the Seafarers International Union. The re­ sults of this study of the attitudes of un­ licensed seamen toward their job, fam­ ily, living conditions and union are available for review. A Personnel Study of the Unlicensed U.S. Merchant Seaman is presently under way at the National Maritime Re­ search Center, Kings Point, New York. This study is researching the personal attributes of seamen, job context and performance, non-sailing environment including the home and family, occupa­ tional environment and economic and technological trends within the total in­ dustry. Some concrete decisions should be made regarding the direction to be taken when Ae results of the surveys are available. Research is essential as the launch for action, but programs must be developed to respond to the needs. Aspects Needing Urgent Attention Recognizing the health needs, both mental and physical, of maritune workers, the U.S. Public Health Service Hospitals must be maintained and im­ proved. Alcoholism and drug abuse programs should be initiated. Mental health clinics should be available to all seafarers. The problems resulting from containerization must be solved at the dock as well as at sea. The large terminals and port facilities create additional problems for seamen and dock work­ ers. The quick turn around and short time in port are major problems. The new tankers also create some psychological concerns to seafarers be­ cause of the quick turn aroimds and the distances between ports of call. Maritime workers must be provided with opportunities for educational ad­ vancements. The changes in jobs and responsibilities necessitate the retrain­ ing and upgrading of the workers in order to qualify for the jobs. They also need to have available to them the op­ portunity for self-advancement and selffulfillment through edqcatipnal experi­ ences. Jurisdiction The SIU feels that Article XX [pro­ vision within AFL-CIO Constitution for resolving jurisdictional disputes] has been successful. Some of the maritime unions think that Article XX is not sufiSdent within itself to resolve all of the jurisdictional problems. In any event, on this subject any union is free to negotiate with any or all other maritime unions for the purpose of establishing procedures to resolve jurisdictional disputes as a substitute for or as a part of Article XX. Any imion that feels that Article XX is not sufficient should be encouraged tQ work with any or all other maritime unions to establish its own set of rules as is allowed for in the AFL-CIO Con­ stitution. Until and unless this is done by mutual agreement. Article XX should apply. The jurisdictional problems affecting the maritime industry are but a mani­ festation of tiie real illness that affects this industry. That illness is tiiat there are too many maritime unions with overlapping jurisdiction. It is our belief that the proper answer to the resolution of problems of juris­ diction, as well as the dnswer to most of the problems affecting the maritime industry and acting to the detriment of the workers, is the compelling need for the merger of a number of existing unions in the maritime industry in the following manner: • A merger of all unlicensed AFLCIO seamen's unions into one un­ licensed AFLXIIO seamen's union. • A merger of all licensed AFLCIO seamen's unions into one li­ censed AFL-CIO seamen's union. The above should be accomplished by the immediate formation of merger committees from each of the appropri­ ate maritime unions, with proper rep­ resentation, into an Unlicensed Merger Conunittee as well as a Licensed Merger Committee. There should be separate and paral­ lel action by these two groups on the basis of continui^. Subject to the constitutional provi­ sions and rights of all affected or­ ganizations and their memberships, as well as of the AFL-CIO Constitution, such merger committees should reach their conclusions as soon as possible! This, we submit, is tiie true answer to most of our problems. Maritime unions must deal with the social and psychological consequences presented by the fast turnaround ships of ' containership, the Sea-Land GaWoway, shown here. • -r-y- Stroctiire of the Ad Hoc Committee Clearly the work we will undertake to fully consider the many challenges facing the inaritime industry and its unions demands that this effort be con­ tinued on a day to day ba.sis. In addition, the many problems within each area of concern, such as legal or legislative, requires that sepa­ rate groups be established in each area of involvement. To carry out this task and to ensure the daily coordination and study these problems require, the following organ­ izational structure is suggested: • There should be a full-time Execu­ tive Director of the Ad Hoc Com­ mittee. He should be selected by Presi­ dent Meany and should be a qualified neutral. The Executive Director would provide the coordination for the meet­ ings, the studies^ and paperwork result­ ing from the committee's work. The salaries, and expenses of the office of Executive Director would be borne by the participating unions. • There should be established a number of subcommittees to conrider and make recommendations on each of the major areas of concern of the Ad Hoc Committee. • The chief delegate of each union or his designees should serve on the subcommittees. Each union should be represented on every subcommittee. These subcommittees would draw up detailed proposals for.dealing with each maritime industry problem for submis­ sion to the full committee, where they would be considered and adopt^ the policy of the Ad Hoc Committee. In this manner, the work of the Ad Hoc Committee could be an on­ going process that would be a focal point of the maritime unions' efforts to solve their problems in a constructive and harmonious manner. such as the ultra-modern SL-7 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource June 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: AFL-CIO UNIONS PLEDGE SUPPORT ON OIL BENEFIT LET US CONSIDER THE HUMAN BEING HALL CITES NEED FOR ENERGY TRANSPORTATION ACT COMMENTS OF SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS - THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS UNION OFFICIAL GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AT HLSS HALL STATES NEED FOR MARITIME COOPERATION GOLDEN DOLPHIN TO CREW-UP IN JULY GIVING A BETTER INSIGHT CONSTRUCTION WORK STARTS ON TRANS-ALASKA PIPELINE LONGSHORE WORK REQUIRED NEW YORK CLINIC CELEBRATES 17TH ANNIVERSARY SEAFARER GARNER BELIEVES IN TRAINING AND UPGRADING THE WALTER RICE CREW PLAYS TWO BENEFIT GAMES CITIES SERVICE, INTERSTATE MAY MERGE TRAINING AND UPGRADING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE FUTURE UNITY FOR A STRONG U.S. FLEET FUMES FELL CHIEF OFFICER ABOARD THE FALCON LADY GEORGE WALTON DOCKS IN BROOKLYN FOR THE BIENVILLE, IT'S A FAR EAST SHUTTLE RUN SEAFARER WAYNE CHAMPINE, 34, GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS AFL-CIO PRESIDENT MEANY SETS UP AD HOC COMMITTEE ON MARITIME INDUSTRY PROBLEMS 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 6/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 6 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log