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Lakes and Inland Waters District of the SIU, the following report was delivered by SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams to the delegates attending the 17th Biennial Conven­ tion of the Seafarers International Union of North America held in Washington, D.C., Sept. 2-4. y;- if •Vv ; I- i'l •vl ' • 11 •I' &• ^I Report of SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT to the ITth Biennial Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-aO Even though the nation as a whole has been experienc^g record inflation and growing unemployment rates which have required many labor organizations to struggle merely to prevent a deteri­ oration of their members' economic existence, the Seafarers ^International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, since November 1973, when the Seafarers International Union of North America held its last conven­ tion, has made great strides not only to protect and increase the hard won eco­ nomic gains and job security of its membership, but also to obtain sub­ stantial improvements in the Union's ability to provide multiple services .to its members. It is quite evident that in the past few months, the maritime industry has ex­ perienced difficulties, arising in part out of economic conditions, and in part from the nature of the industry itself. The effects of these conditions are more pronounced in some areas than in others. As has been pointed out, the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District has managed to im­ prove its position despite the general conditions. And the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District has been commended for its aggressive role and leadership in the effort to protect the U.S. merchant marine, and in seek­ ing ways and means of expanding its operations and opportunities. In the past two years the SIUAGLIWD has completed negotiations for new contracts for its Deep Sea and Great Lakes members, expanded its membership, strengthened and en­ hanced its financial position and ex­ panded its training programs at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: • .'A Key to Victory—Unity • E • 1 .t'f ' •f ;:i (-1- When the SIUNA's 17 th Biennial Convention was called to order earlier this month, the most important national issue involving the American labor movement was the unanimously labor-backed boycott by Gulf longshoremen of the loading of Americaii wheat on ships bound for Russia. The boycott was prompted by the new and potentially economically disastrous sale of 10 million metric tons of American wheat to the Russians. In the first sale of grain to the Russians in June 1972, the Soviets similarly bought millions of tons of grain at the going price of $1.45 a bushel. And as American consumers can unfortunately recall, by December 1973 the Russian "grain deal" had pushed the price of gram to $5.33 a bushel and the price of all grain-related products had skyrocketed for the American consumer as a result. In general, the American people got shafted while a few big grain dealers got rich. The AFL-CIO, which represents 13 million American workers and their families, all of them consumers, did not want to see a repeat performance. Because of the grain loading boycott, the American labor movement in . general, and AFL-CIO President George Meany and Longshoremen's Presi­ dent Tedcty Gleason in particular, came under heavy fire from high Admin­ istration officials, some Senators and Congressmen from the grain-belt states and wide segments of the press. Meany was called a "pirate" and Gleason was sardonically called the "foreign minister of the labor movement." Despite the unfair charges, the AFL-CIO called the boycott in a sincere effort to protect the economic interests of all American workers. And .the boycott was called only after numerous attempts by the labor movement failed to produce any concrete proof from the Administration that the Amer­ ican consumer would not suffer. When the new grain deal was made public back in /uly, labor first voiced its objections. Then on Aug. 6, 1975, along with ILA President Gleason and National MEBA President Jesse Calhoon, I met with Secretary of Lindsey WHIiams Maryland. In the important area of collective bargaining negotiations, con­ tracts with our Great Lakes' operators expired in August 1974. Because of the effdrts of the District, a new three-year contract was negotiated which provided the membership with the best wage, benefits and work rules package ever' negotiated for unlicensed seamen on the Lakes. In the District's continuing effort to involve its members in all decisions af­ fecting their lives, two months prior to the expiration of the Deep Sea contracts, 66 rank and file delegates, representing the membership in all departments were elected by the SIU membership from all Deep Sea ports. These delegates were chosen to attend a conference to outline for the SIU Contract Department the needs and desires of the membership. During the two weeks spent at Piney Point, the delegates studied contract suggestions from questionnaires, which had been sent to all members. Having the benefit of the members' thoughts and their own experience, the delegates worked out contract proposals that re­ flected the needs of the membership. It was those proposals that became the framework which the District used in negotiating the new Deep Sea con­ tract; This new three-year agreement contained substantial increases in wage and overtime in each of its three years. Great gains were also made in improvContinued on Page 21 For More Convention News, See Pages 12-21 Agriculture Earl Butz to more formally present labor's demands for protec­ tion of the American consumer against the new grain deql. Nearly two weeks later on Aug. 18, still with no public concessions from the Administration other than a sketchy prediction that food prices would' rise "only" 1.6 percent due to the sale, the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems met with AFL-CIO President Meany and unanimously bpcked the just-announced ILA boycott. ' Almost immediately a district court judge in Texas issued an injunction against the work stoppage. On Aug. 26 and again on Aug. 28 further meet­ ings were held with President Ford and Secretary of Labor John Dunlop. However, these meetings resulted in no appreciable gains. On Aug. 27 a second injunction was issued in a Federal court in Corpus Christi, Tex. in effect extending the back-to-work order until Sept. 30. It was obvious that serious efforts were being made to break the boycott. Labor then took an important stand, a unified stand, concerning the Russian grain sale at the SIUNA's Convention. On Sept. 3, AFL-CIO Presi­ dent Meany addressed the Convention and publicly reasserted the labor movement's stand on the boycott. And on Sept. 4, ILA President Gleason vowed to continue the boycott and to fight the injunctions in court. These two addresses, and their enthusiastic response from the delegates, reinforced the fact that labor would not fold in the face of mounting pressure on the Russian grain issue. At the close of the Convention, President Ford called for another rneeting with labor representatives to reopen discussions on the grain issue. The meeting was held Sept. 9 and it resulted in the establishment of important safeguards for American consumers. In exchange for a one-month end to the boycott. President Ford initiated a moratorium on new grain sales to Russia Until mid-October. In addition he announced the dispatch of an emissary to Russia to begin negotiations on a long-term grain sale, rather than a short term one, as in 1972, which, caused such economic havoc in this country. The President also called for the establishment of a new board to deal with the problems of exports and food prices. And he said the U.S. would continue to bargain with the USSR on new shipping rates for American shippers to ensure that at least one third of all grain to Russia is carried on U.S.-ffag ships. Although the batde over the Russian grain deal is not yet over, the labor movement, in particular maritime labor, has won a significant victory. And what this victory all boils down to is unity. Historically, anything American labor has won has been achieved through unity. The Seafarer, too, has achieved his victories through this same kind of unified stand. Unity—or more specifically the ability to undmtand and pinpoint our problems and then stand together on the issue despite.personal likes or dis­ likes—is the key to victory in any tough fight. The SIU membership has achieved this unity and Seafarers have won many tough fights. And, we as Seafarers and members of America's labor movement must retain our unity if we are to continue to build on our record. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly except twice a month in July. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 10, September 1975. Page2 •'VA. - Seafarers Log •:7': �In Keynote Address to SiUNA Convention Meany Attacks Detente^USSR Grain Deal AFL-CIO President George Meany, focusing on the economic implications of the latest Soviet grain deal, labeled the U.S. policy of detente as "a policy of appeasement" and called for a basic "reassessment of our foreign policy," in his keynote address to a jammed ses­ sion of the SIUNA's 17th Biennial Convention. Meany told the swelled crowd of Convention delegates, guests and rep­ resentatives of the nationwide news media that the new Russian grain deal was "a rip-off of the American con­ sumer" and that the "wheat deal is part and parcel of this policy known as detente, which adds up very simply to conceding anything and everything to help the Soviet Union no matter what it does to the American worker, no matter what it does to the American housewife. Under detente, any conces- For More Convention News, See Pages 12-21 sion that we can make to the Soviet Union, we should make. This is what the policy of detente is all about in the simplest form. In other words, it's a policy of appfeasement." The AFL-CIO President also re­ affirmed labor's full support of the long­ shoremen's boycott of loading U.S. grain on ships headed to Russia, and he AFL-CIO President George Meany, left, and SlU President Paul Hall get a chance tp talk with each other before Meany delivered the keynote address to the SIUNA's 17th Biennial Convention. Meany focused on the Russian grain deal in his talk. ' noted that since the boycott he had inal deal in 1972, pointing out that "received a tremendous amount of mail, "in June 1972, just before the Soviet running at a favorable ratio of 12 to wheat sale, wheat was at $1.45 a one." bushel. By December of 1973, before [The labor-backed boycott by long­ deliveries were complete, it was $5.33 a bushel. And in March of 1974, it was shoremen has forced a change in the $6.50 a bushel. In the 18 months from Administration's stand on the Russian June 1972 to December 1973, Ameri­ grain deal question. See complete de­ can wholesale farm prices increased tails, below.] 51 percent. Feed grains in the same In his attack on the new wheal deal, period were up 163 percent and wheat Meany recalled the history of the orig­ alone went up 255 percent." He added that "we now have an inflation rate of 14 percent annually, and the food price rise, due to the wheat sale in 1972, is a major factor in this situation." Meany then interrogatively stated: "What did the Administration do about this situation which created a tremen­ dous rise in food prices... What plans did they make to prevent this thing from happening again... Did they im­ pose any restrictions to prevent the Soviet Union from playing games with our millionaire grain dealers to the detriment of the American housewife.** He flatly affirmed: "They did nothing. Nothing was done or planned in the three years since this disastrous Soviet wheat sale.** ^ Turning to the new grain deal, the AFL-CIO president stated that the Russians "have again taken advantage of our free market economy by making a back door deal with our big grain operators to the tune of over 10 million metric tons, with more to come." He continued by noting that already "we see the prices starting to climb. On July 1, 1975 flour was $8.40 a hundredweight, on Aug. 20 flour was $10.75 a hundredweight—up 28 per­ cent. A bushel of wheat on July 1, was $3.80, on Aug. 20 it was $4.40. Com is up 14 percent since July 1 and soybjeans are up 43 percent since July 1." Continued on Page 21 1 •rf.' '•V J, ' "), 'i'j ,= i ' i Russians OK $16 a Ton Grain Shipping Rate The ILA's labor-backed boycott of loading American grain on ships bound to Russia is beginning to pay off for the nation's consumers and the U.S. merchant marine as the Ford Adminis­ tration announced this month tentative agreements with the Soviet Union on a new long-term grain sale to the USSR and sharply higher freight rates for car­ riage of the grain cargoes. The announcement came just one week after AFL-CIO President George Meany and International Longshore­ men's Association President Teddy Gleason announced a temporary halt to the grain boycott in exchange for Presi­ dent Ford's promise of new negotiations with the Russians on the grain question. Under'the tentative new trade pacts, the Soviet Union has agreed to pay a competitive $16 per ton freight rate to American operators, iip from $9.50 per ton under the old 1972 agreement. Hie tentative new rate will enable U.S.-flag ships to participate competi­ tively in the carriage of grain to Russia and it should assure that U.S.-flag ships will carry at least one third of all the grain cargoes. The new rate should also provide substantial employment for a good number of America's 34 laid up tankers. The Russian's have also tentatively agreed on a long-term purchase of grain from the U.S. of at least five-million tons per year for the next five years with the sjipulation that the U.S. would sell up to eight-million tons if the Russians needed it. This long-term agreement, which labor had demanded during the boycott, should stabilize the U.S. grain market thereby holding con­ sumer prices do\^. The Administration's chief negotiator on the grain issue is Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell who relayed the news of the tentative agreements by phone from Moscow to Secretary of Commerce Rogers C. B. Morton. The $16 freight rate will last until at least Dec. 31, 1976 when the old shipping agreement with the Russians' runs out. At that time the rates could either be extended in a new pact or raised depending on world-wide rates for grain carriage. The longshoremen's boycott began on Aug. 18 after repeated attempts by labor failed to produce assurances from the Administration that the massive grain sale to the Russians would not drive up consumer prices as a simlar sale had done in 1972. A temporary end to the boycott was called on Sept. 9 after President Ford initiated a moratorium on new grain sales to the Soviets until mid-October, set up new negotiations with the Rus­ sians and laid plans for the establish­ ment of a government board to deal with the parallel problems of exports and food prices. If the tentative agreements hold up, unemployed U.S. tankers should begin breaking out by the end of this month or the beginning of next month. 1 I 'I' : V it r' ^'4 i • h INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities .. ,Page 11 Union News SIUNA holds • Convention Pages 12-21 Credentials Committee report ........... . Pages 9-11 President's Report ...Page 2 .iSPAD Honor Roll ... ..Back Page A&G report to Convention.. Page 2 Welfare benefits ... ... Page 8 Membership meeting in Piney Point ......... ./.Page4 Headquarters Notes ......Page 8 General News Recession continues .... .Page 7 Meany on grain deal ......Page 3 Dunlop praises Committee .Page 5 September, 1975 Hall receives Tuiane award .Page 7 :m Shipping Dispatchers Reports Page 23 Ships' Committees ....... Page 6 Ships' Digests ........ .Page 26 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements & application Pages 28-29 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and'A'seniority upgrading ...Page30 GED requirements and application Page 29 Membership News NewSiU pensioners .... .Page 24 Final departures Page 27 • I.* •} i . ••' .J The AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems met in a special session called by AFL-CIO President George Meany in Washington Aug. 18 to discuss the implications of the massive grain sale to the Soviet Union. Among those attending were, from left, Ed Carlough, Sheet Metal Workers: SIU President Paul Hall; Frank Scavo, Master, Mates & Pilots; Teddy Gleason, Longshoremen, and AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland. President Meany chaired the meeting. Page 3 �s. Piney Poinf Meeting Aboard Zimmerman -!• ! • n infomiatioiial meeting was held J\ on Aug. Aug, 9 in the Port of Piney Point for Seafarers and Trainees at the Lundeberg School. Such meet­ ings are held monthly at HLS, and the purpose is to keep the members up-to-date on such matters as ship­ ping, legislation, developments in the maritime industly, and educa­ tional opportunities and programs being offered at the School. In order to accommodate the large number of Seafarers who attend, the meetings are held in the auditorium of the schoolship Charles S. Zim­ merman. Seahirers who wish to ex­ press opinions about Union oppor­ tunities and activities are featured speakers at the Piney Point meetings, and all SIU and IBU members are encouraged to participate. During the August meeting, the following speakers addressed the members: Seafarers Andrew Lesnan­ sky; Eli gio La Soya; Darrell McCorvey; Vertis Smith; James Davis; John Biletz, and John Haller; Trainees Gaiy Hetherington; Scott Egdahl; Paul North; Bruce Egdahl, and Peter Felt. The meeting was chaired by HLSS Vice President Mike Sacco. Brother Peter Schuffels acted as reading clerk, and Brother Hans Spiegel served as recording secretary. At the rostrum (above) Seafarer Andrew Lesnansky of San Francisco tells the audience the importance of SPAD in supporting SlU political activities in Washington, D.C. Below, 'A' Seniority Upgrader John Haller of Philadelphia declares to Seafarers and Trainees that "Everything here at Piney Point is here for you and nobody else." Trainee Scott Egdahl (above) stressed the im­ portance of the SIU Constitution at'the meeting when he stated, "In my Union Education classes, I've often heard our Union compared to a house. The foundation of this house is the Constitution and as long as the foundation is strong, the house will stand." Listening attentively (below) is Trainee S. Pohlman. h 3 Chairman of the meeting, HLSS VP Mike Sacco (left) explains SIU opposition to Russian grain sales. Center, Seafarer Eligio La Soya addresses the membership. Reading Cierk Peter Schuffels, (right) engine department instructor, reports on shipping and the legislative battle in the nation's capital against attacks on the Jones Act. ,::c' Some of the Trainees who spoke at the meeting were, from the left: Paul Northi who talked about Ihe Union contract; Scott Egdahl who dealt with the SIU Constitution, and Gary Hetherington who spoke on the Union's politicar efforts for job security. At the speakers rostrum (right) is the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship vice president, Mike Sacco. • S".-' • --X' Page 4 ^• • Seafarers Log . , �Dun/op Commends Ad Hoc Committee Delivering the day's keynote address to the third and final session of the SIUNA's 17th Biennial Convention, vSecretary of Labor John Dunlop com­ mended the SIU and America's mari­ time labor movement for making the AFL-CIO's Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems a viable force in fostering a strong U.S. mer­ chant marine. , Secretary Dunlop,. who formerly served as chairman of the Maritime Ad Hoc Committee, told the Convention delegates that his seven months as the Committee's chairman gave him "a great appreciation of the problems facing the maritime industry today." Dunlop confessed that he first balked at taking the chairmanship because he "wanted to make sure that the maritime unions were serious" about the work of the Committee. He noted that his seven months "gave him a real edu­ cation about how serious the unions actually were in solving the industry's problems." ' Referring to the success of the mari­ time labor committee, the Labor Secre­ tary suggested that maritime manage­ ment and maritime unions set up a similar kind of committee "because there is a great need for a common, regular forum to appraise our prob­ lems." Caribe and Latin America, for "foster­ ing healthy labor-management rela­ tions." Terpe was awarded a Certificate of Recognition several months ago by the Labor Department for his work in these areas. Before concluding his address to the Convention, Secretary Dunlop also ex­ pressed his appreciation to SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall for his contributions to the success of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems and his role in the revitalization of the U.S. merchant fleet. Secretary of Labor John Dunlop (left) and SlUNA President Paul Hail are shown here conferring on the last day of the International's 17th Convention. Secretary Dunlop, a professor of eco­ nomics at Harvard University who has served as mediator in many labor-man­ agement disputes, also pointed out to the Convention that "in the maritime industry, for that matter as in any in­ dustry, there is a need for all segments of the industry to take a long-term perspective view of our problems." He affirmed that to conclusively solve common problems "we must learn to put them in their proper perspective so we can lay a foundation for success for the next five or ten years." Referring to the maritime industry's current prob­ lems, Dunlop said: "I am confident that they can be resolved." Commends Tcrpe In addition, the Secretary of Labor expressed the U.S. Labor Department's continuing appreciation to Keith Terpe, president of the SIU of Puerto Rico, Prior to his appointment as Secretary of Labor, Dunlop served as Directior of the Cost of Living Council during the period of wage and price controls, as chairman of the Construction Indus­ try Stabilization Committee for which he received high praise from labor and management for his practical approach to the industry's problems. Dunlop also served as chairman of President Ford's Labor Management Committee, set up late last year to help solve the nation's economic problems. SIU President Paul Hall was also appointed to this panel. Dunlop has served as arbitrator in disputes in the coal, railroad, airline, atomic energy, missile, steel and other industries and has been a member of the Harvard University faculty since 1938. i ) .•r' t ;, - 1.1 'i ; ; "i>. '.'"I h IBU Convention Report Shows Rapid Growth Rote T/ie following report was sub­ mitted by the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union to the 17th Bien­ nial Convention of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North America held in Washington, D.C., Sept. 2-4. REPORT OF INLAIVD BOATMEN'S UNION At the time of the"16th Biennial SIU Convention in November of 1973, the Inland Boatmen's Union of the SIUAGLIWD held its Fourth Quadrennial Convention. The most significant step taken was the abolishing of the IBU's former regional structure and the adop­ tion of one, central Constitution. Now, almost two years later, we can appreci­ ate the foresight of the delegates in making this change. The restructuring of the IBU has greatly increased our efficiency, improved our potential for future growth, and strengthened the job security of our members. - IBU-contracted companies continue to play an active part in the rapid growth of the towing industry. More than 50 vessels were added to our con­ tracted fleet in the past two years. Be-" cause of a shortage of steel and other materials, and because of the phenome­ nal growth rate of our industry, ship­ yards have literally been unable to turn out equipment fast enough, and many of our companies have had contracts for new construction pending for over a year. If all present construction con­ tracts are fulfilled, our contracted fleet Will continue to expand at a healthy rate. Not only are our companies expand­ ing, but the IBU is also increasing the number of companies under contract. Since the last Convention, the IBU has organized five new companies, and IBU organizers are currently engaged in a number of new drives. There is a tre­ mendous potential for organizational activities in the towing industry, partic­ ularly in the Rivers and Gulf areas. The IBU plans to step up its efforts to or­ ganize the thousands of unorganized boatmen on the waterways. Another major achievement for the IBU has been in the area of contract negotiations. Fifty-six new contracts have been negotiated since the last Con­ vention, and major rounds are under way in the ports of Philadelphia, Balti­ more, Norfolk, and Houston. IBU ne­ gotiating committees will continue to strive to gain better wages and working conditions for inland boatmen. Progress has also been made in rais­ ing and standardizing levels of welfare contributions. Contributions are con­ tinually increasing, and we plan to raise the benefits for IBU members in the near future. In mid-1973 the IBU became ac­ tively engaged in training men for work on the inland waterways. Since that time our training programs at both the entry and upgrading levels have proved effective in filling our manpower needs. Obtaining new personnel from the Harry 'Lundeberg School rather than off the bank has also greatly helped stabilize our fleet. Almost 400 entry trainees have graduated from the IBU program since its inception. All IBU courses are constantly being evaluated and revised, and new upgrad­ ing courses are added as the need for them arises. Some of the IBU upgrad­ ing courses which have been added since the last Cohventoin ate Towboat Operator, First-Class Pilot, and Chief and Assistant Diesel Engineer. We will continue to evaluate and improve the IBU training programs in order to keep pace with a growing and changing in­ dustry. Because the towing industry is so heavily regulated, the IBU has been and must continue to be very active on the political front. We must be on the alert for important political matters which affect our members' working con­ ditions and job security. And, we must be alert on ^1 fronts—^legislative, exec­ utive, and judicial; local, state, and federal. Since the la$t Convention, the IBU has been quite successful on the politi­ cal front. To name just a few of our victories: we helped defeat the Surface Transportatioh Act, a bill which would have aided the railroads at the expense of the towing industry; we helped knock down two threats to the Jones Act; and we aided in killing a bill which would have permitted a two-watch system on many deep sea tugs which are now re­ quired to carry three watches. But we cannot affort to rest on our past success. Many issues of vital im­ portance to our Union are currently imder consideration and require our constant attention. A good example is the reconstruction of Mississippi River Lock No. 26, which is the worst bottle­ neck in the inland waterways system. Opposition by environmentalists and railroads has temporarily halted the project, but the IBU is working hard on several different fronts to see that this important facility is rebuilt quickly. Other matters which the IBU is cur­ rently monitoring include a petition by a Florida natural gas company before the Federal Power Commission to con­ vert their gas pipeline to the carriage of petroleum products, a draft proposal by the Coast Guard to eliminate tankermen from hazardous tows while underway, and several different proposals to im­ pose a user tax on the waterways. For the sake of our members' job security, we must continue to be active on ^1 political fronts. The IBU will continue to work in all areas—organizing, negotiations, train­ ing, and political activities—in order to achieve a more viable organization for representing inland boatmen. M m J ''y Drozak Attends First LNG Study Group The functioning of LNG storage panies, shippers and workers in the tanks and transportation projects al­ field, and then to make recommenda­ ready in use in New York, the state's tions to Governor Carey. In addition to SIU Vice President projected natural gas supplies for the coming winter and the state's jurisdic­ Drozak, the 11-member LNG study tion over LNG storage and movement group also includes Elwin Larson, were among the topics discussed at the Senior Vice President of the Brooklyn first meeting of the LNG study group Union Gas Co.; James Flanagan, Pres­ to which SIU Vice President Frank ident of the Greenpoint Civic Associa­ Drozak has been appointed by New tion; Dr. Alfred Kahn, Chairman of the N.Y. Public Service Commission; York Governor Hugh Carey. The aim of this panel, whose first Ogden Reid, Commissioner of the N.Y. meeting was held on Aug. 21 at the Department of Environmental Con­ Governor's New York City office, is to servation and a number of New York consider viewpoints from all groups _ State senators and assemblymen. It is hoped that this group will be interested in LNG, including consumers of gas, environment^ists, utility com- able to recommend a course of action for New York that will satisfy all seg­ ments of this country interested in LNG and that will allow New York to lead the way in expanding LNG use. Pages September, 1975 ••• • ;V • -^'Ul �A,. , . <a ' ?•//-•'': 0-''"' '• '' H The Committee Page Sea-Land Resource Committee Recertified Bosun Pete Drewes (2nd left) ship's chairman of the containership Sea-Land Resource standsby at a payoff Sept. 9 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. With him are the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Charles Wilson; Deck Delegate Evans Verveniotis, and Engine-Delegate James McParland. At the table SlU Patrolman Ted Babkowski looks at one of the brother's membership book. The Sea-Land Resource is on the run to Rotterdam. Jacksonyiile Committee Los Angeles Committee SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated center) gesticulates to Deck Dele­ gate Jose Bonefont (left) at a payoff on the containership Los Angeles (SeaLand) Sept. 8 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Seated Engine Delegate O. M. Myers waits to pay his dues as other members of the Ship's Committee are in the background, (I. to r.): Steward Delegate John Sullivan, and Educational Director J^mes Brock. The ship is on the run to the Med. * George Walton Committee V.;4 Recertified Bosun Woody Lawton (seated left) ship's chairman of the con­ tainership Jacksonville (Sea-Land) at a payoff on Sept. 18 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. He's with other members of the crew and the Ship's Committee (on his left) of: AB Tony Zaieskin and AB William Cooper, deck delegate. Standing (I. to r.) are: Cook and Baker Raymon Aguiar, steward delegate, and Chief Steward Bill Hand, secretary-reporter. The Jacksonville is 'on the coastwise run. Recertified Bosun Gregory Troche (seated left rear) Ship's Chairman of the C4 SS George Walton (Waterman) watches N.Y. Port Agent Leon Hall (seated front right) go over an overtime report with Educational Director Ross Lyle as Deck Delegate Ralph Moore fseated center) looks at the camera. Behind Hall are (r. to I.): Chief Steward Jake Longfellow, secretary-reporter; visiting Recertified Bosun Billy Price, and (seated) Messman D. Vazquez, steward delegate. Standing far left is Engine Delegate Joseph Gallent. The ship paid off on Aug. 28 and on Sept. 2 she was on her way to India. Alex Stephens Committee Arecibo Committee y--. 'h' "r-: it -" - j'' s '' ^ J • 1';-- - • « .> iiMTf At a payoff Aug. 25 at Pier 7 in the port of Brooklyn, N.Y., is Recertified Bosun William Feil (2nd right standing) ship's chairman of the C4 SS Alex Stephens (Waterman) prior to going on a run to the Mideast. Other members of the Ship's Committee are (seated) Chief Steward James Morton, secretaryreporter and in the rear (I. to r.) Oiler John Caldwell, engine delegate; Utility Messman John Kennedy, steward delegate; Feil and Deck Maintenanceman Mickol Johnson, deck delegate. Page 6 Recertified Bosun Eugene Dakin (standing center;) ship's chairman of the con­ tainership SS Arecibo (Puerto Rico Marine) stands by with the Ship's Com­ mittee at a payoff Aug. 26 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. following a coastwise run. On the right (sitting) is SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski with Crew Messman Servando Castro, steward delegate, at his side. Flanking Dakin is Chief Stevyard Jacincto Guilles, secretary-reporter and Oiler Angel Morales, engine delegate. Seafarers Log �Tulane University Crad School Honors Hall for Contributions . In recognition of the interest and support SIU President Paul Hall has given the Tulane University Institute on Foreign Transportation and Port Oper- ations over the past 15 years, he was presented a plaque by the institute at the SIUNA Convention earlier this month in Washington, D.C. Doris Campbell, executive secretary of the Graduate School of Business Ad­ ministration of Tulane University In New Orleans, presents SIU President Paul Hall with a plaque expressing the University's gratitude for his "constructive Interest In the school's Institute on Foreign Transportation and Port Opera­ tions" over the past 15 years. Doris Campbell, executive secretary of the Graduate School of Business Ad­ ministration at Tulane presented the award. The institute is sponsored by the business school at the university, which is located in New Orleans, La. The inscription on the plaque was in the form of a letter sent to President Hall from Herbert Longenecker, who up until recently was the president of Tulane University. The inscription read: "On behalf of Tulane University, I want to express to you the university's and my appreciation for your construc­ tive interest in the Institute on Foreign Transportation and Fort Operations and for the valuable contribution you bave made to it over these past 15 years. "We particularly feel that your knowledge and your availability to our enrollees with the consequent clarifying discussion of issues have been impor­ tant strengths of the program. 'Tlease accept our thanks for your faithful support." In accepting the award. President Hall said, "It has been my great pleas­ ure to work with the institute. I am grateful to the institute because at a time when there wasn't much interest in other sectors in foreign transportation, the institute was the exception to the general rule. We've had an arena in which to tell our story." Opfical Benefif Change The Board of Trustees of the Sea' farers Welfare and Pension Plan has accepted a revision in the optical benefit. Effective Jan. 1, 1976 Seafarers meeting the basic eligibHity require­ ments and their dependents ne^ no longer patronize a contracted optidan in order to receive the optical benefit of up to $30 every two yeam for an eye examination and a paiif of ghttses. Under the revlted provision, ell^ : ble Seafanrs may go to any opticlai^ and must submtt the paid bill, along with the SIU cldm form to the Plan oflRce. The Plan will then dhrectly r^bnise each man up to $30 Labor Leaders Call for Reassessment of U.S. Policies Top labor movement officials have called for a complete reassessment of America's domestic and foreign policies in order to better serve the interests and welfare of this country's, working men and women. In a series of nationwide radio broad­ casts on Labor Day, the AFL-CIO's President George Meany and Secre­ tary Treasurer Lane Kirkland discussed the state of the sagging U.S. economy and the economic impact of detente on the American consumer. They called on the Ford Administration to recon­ sider its opposition to essential social and employment programs and its con­ tinued policy of presidential vetoes. President George Meany said that the present economic policies which have brought about high levels of un- employment and inflation coupled with recession must be drastically changed. "We won't accept the idea that our chUdren have to live in a society crippled by massive unemployment, skyrocketing prices, deteriorating pub­ lic services, municipal bankruptcies, rising crime—in short, a collapse in the quality of life of the American people. "We in the American labor move­ ment don't think it has to be that Wflf" he said. '' wages in many cases, Kirkland then noted that "this is a complete distor­ tion of the original intent of unemploy­ ment insurance to restore to jobless workers at least one-half of their former weekly wage. And even 50 percent—a target we are a long way from reaching. Convention Report: Unification Strengthened UIW People Above Dollars The following report was sub­ Meany said that the nation could mitted by the SlU-affiliated United overcome this deterioration with Industrial Workers to the 17th Bien­ "proper leadership and sound policies nial Convention of the Seafarers In­ that put people above dollars," the ternational Union of North America same combination which pulled the held in Washington, D.C., Sept. 2-4. country out of the depression of the REPORT OF 1930',s. The AFL-CIO leader also stated that UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS complicating a search for solutions The United Industrial Workers of the were currefii international conditions WU-AGLIWD held a Convention at and American involvement in them. Hs the time of the last SIU Convention in On Laid-Up ^ said that neither the American labor November of 1973. The delegates to movement nor the nation itself can the UIW Convention voted to abolish ,: •: Vessebi- •" afford to be isolationist and he stressed the UrW's former regional structure that all citizens must have a voice in and to adopt one central Constitution. fchi June 16^ 1975 a change the country's foreign policies. This unification has strengthened the in the shipjpihg imles that ek-| "Drive into your local gas station UIW and enabled us to better serve our tended the lay-up rule period froml and you'll fun smack into the crisis in members in such areas as organizing I seven days to 30 days. This rulei the Middle East and Arab oil black­ activities, contract negotiations, and ialtows a Seafarer aboard a ship which| mail. Walk into your grocery store, and fringe benefits. [is laiid-up to reclaim his job if that| your pocketbook will feel the con­ Since the last SlU Convention in No­ [ship is bfoken out within 30 dTys| sequences of the Soviet wheat deal in vember of 1973, four new companies and he has registered in the hirihg| the name of detente," Meany said. have been brought under the UIW ban­ lhall which recrews that ship. | "On this Labor Day 1975, the ner. The new UIW companies range [Because of confusion about whenl American labor movement calls upon from St. Croix, Virgin Islands to Nor­ a man must register"'" in order tol the nation's leaders to reassess not only folk, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio. We iTedaim his job, the Seafarers Ap?| the disastrous economic policies which will continue in efforts to organize [peals Board has ruled that, ef!cctive| have brought misery to millions, but the the unorganized our shoreside worker, who Oct. 1, 1975, you must registeri equally disastrous foreign policies that often has to work under substandard |Hvithin three days after the date your| would seek to stop evil by appeasing it." conditions for low wages and' little or [ship has been laid-up in the hiringi nothing in the way of fringe benefits. I hall which will recrew the ship if you[ Unemployment Insurance The last two years have been very wish to be eligible to reclaim your[ busy for the UIW in the area of contract In a separate speech, AFL-CIO Sec­ i job within the 30rday period. If the| negotiations. Since the last Convention, retary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland said [third day falls on aSunday or a h6li-| over ninety (90) UIW contracts have I day, you may register on the fpllow-| that the trade union movement is dedi­ been negotiated in every part of the fiitgday. „ ' • . I cated to improving the unemployment ^ If the laid-up ship is recrewedl insurance program to help ease the country. Substantial wage increases, im­ /: within the three day period, you mayj plight of the nation's millions of un­ proved working conditions, and in­ creased fringe benefits have been ob­ > register in the hiring hail which re-| employed. Stating that the current benefit aver­ tained in all our new contracts. The crews the ship at anytime up to and| age of $68 a week replaces only about UIW will continue to fight hard in all , including the day of recre^ing, 20 to 30 percent of a worker's lost upcoming negotiations to obtain the September, 1975 —is much too low." He also said that immediate steps should be taken to increase and extend unemployment benefits and coverage and set an overall goal of strengthening the financing of the jobless benefits pro­ gram. best possible contracts for our members. Our welfare benefits program has in­ creased considerably since the last Con­ vention. We have negotiated increased employer contirbutions, and, as a result of these increases, we are considering the possibility of broadening our wel­ fare benefits still further. UIW members and their families are already protected by one of the finest welfare plans in shoreside industry, and we plan to keep it that way by increasing the benefits whenever possible. Our UIW Pension Plan, which has been in effect for about three years, CGn= tinues to expand rapidly. Not only have employer contributions doubled for most companies, but also more UIW members have been brought under the protection of our plan. We are con­ sidering further improvements in the plan as employer contributions continue to increase. The UIW will continue to seek ways of improving assistance to the member­ ship. We must step up our organizing program so that all shoreside workers can have the kind of trade union repre­ sentation they need. Contract negotia­ tions are a never-ending process, and we will continue to work for even better wages and benefits in order to improve the livelihood of those shoreside work­ ers who have turned to us to represent them in collective bargaining with man­ agement. For More Convention News, See Pages 12-21 Paje? <•4. .? '• -j • 'i.c fi •'d 1 'Ifi •i. I :'il .U #0 •J 'ff �: "L • .-^:) • •, 'Vr:' ' • ••'u..' ;•. So again I ask you to consider your job security, the political battles we must wage to-protect that security and the strength of our enemies when you think about donating to SPAD. Headquarters Netes i.' by SIU Vice Pr^ident Frank Drozak '. -t The 225,000 dwt tankers TT Brooklyn and TT Williamsburg, the OBO's Ultramar and Ultrasea, and Waterman and Delta's LASH carriers are all new ships which the SIU is currently manning. These, and other new vessels, repre­ sent a substantial number of jobs for this membership for the many years it is predicted that they will be in operation. And yet these new ships won't generate one job unless there is cargo for them to carry. The long range answer to providing cargo for U.S. tankers lies in obtaining a cargo preference law. The SIU began the battle for an oil cargo preference bill in 1971 and renewed the struggle again in 1973. And though the last oil preference bill was finally defeated by a presidential veto, the SIU will not give up its struggle for a fair share of our oil imports. It is the only permanent solution to providing employment for U.S. tankers and insuring tliis member­ ships' job security. The U.S. liner trades have benefited greatly from the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Our liner fleet is one of the most efficient and most modem in the world, and Seafarers man a large percentage of these ships. Yet we cannot afford to rest from our efforts to protect and improve this vital trade. No matter how efficient our fleet it cannot compete with the stateowned fleets of the Soviet Union and Poland which are now engaged in a ruthless rate cutting attack on our West Coast and Gulf operators. Again the only practical answer to protecting our jobs lies in getting legis­ lation which will control the rate cutting pf the state-owned fleets. For this reason we are throwing all bur support behind the non-national carriers bill first introduced into the U.S. Congress by Senator Daniel Inouye. This bill would require rate cutters to prove that they are operating profitably at the lower rates. I J The need for these iegisiafive efforts on our part is ohvions. THthoot these laws there will be no cargoes for U.S. ships and no jobs for Seafarers who man thbse ships. The only way we can carry on these battles, and the many others that I report on every month, is through SPAD. The money voluntarily given to SPAD represents the only funds the SIU can use to carry on its vital political actions. A• CONTRACT RATIFICATION The crews on the majority of our ships have now-overwhelmingly ratified the new Tanker and Freightship Agreements which were negotiated with our contracted operators in June. Patrolmen are continuing to board SlU-contracted ships and are voting the few remaining members who have been at sea since June. These three-year agreements provide this membership with excellent con­ tract terms, including across-the-board wage increases and substantial increases in vacation, pension and welfare benefits. The entire texts of the new Tanker and Freightship contracts were published in a special edition of the July LOG and sent to each member and all ships. FIREFIGHTING llie two-day Firefighting course held at Piney Point and at the Military Sealift Command's School in Earle, N.J. is continuing to serve the important function of training Seafarers in shipboard fire control. Seafarers trained through this program have the knowledge necessary to keep a small fire on a ship from spreading and endangering the lives of everyone aboard that ship. I urge all who have not done so to contact an SIU representative and attend this course. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM Twelve more Seafarers have successfully completed the two-month Bosuns Recertification Program, bringing to 284 the number of our seamen who have upgraded through the program. This has proven to be one of the most important and successful programs the SIU has ever conducted. The bosim is the key unlicensed Seafarer aboard a vessel, and the knowledge these recertified bosuns have obtained from attend­ ing classes in Piney Point and observing the Union's operations at Headquarters has enabled themi to handle their job as ship's chairman with greater efficiency and has resulted in smoother voyages for the crews with whom they sail. For more information about the Bosuns Recertification Program see page 30 of this LOG. <A* SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM Six more Seafarers have received their full 'A' Books through the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program and are ready to ship out as full SIU members with all the accompanying rights, duties and responsibilities. 1 strongly urge all eligible brothers who have not already done so to apply for this program. It will serve to benefit each member as well as the Union. For more information on the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program see page 30 of this LOG. •3 r SCHEDULE OF INCREASED BENEFITS MADE POSSIBLE FROM INCREASED CONTRIBUTIONS BENEFITS Death Accidental Dismemberment CURRENT BENEFITS INCREASED BENEFITS $5,000.00 payable only to designated beneficary of eligibles who are included in the following category, Spouse, child, stepchild, mother, father, grandparent, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, grandchild, stepbrother, stepsister, stepmother, step* father. $4,000.00 None. - Sc- '•h — J:-'' "-'.y t Surgical Per schedule up to a maximum of $450.00 per confinement. In Hospital Doctors Visits $4.00 per day up to date of surgery—^Maximum 31 days. Maternity $300.00 maximum for each child. Optical Hospital Room & Board $25.00 for eligibles/dependents who live in a city where there is no contracted optician. Once every 2 years. ^ $30.00 daily—Private room. Intensive Care $75.00 per day. Hospital Extras $300.00 for 1st 31 days; thereafter up to another $300.00—Maximum $600.00. Pension $250.00 per month. . 'im I, '. •^' . :.r', , f; PagiS - . ,-if -J-,-..;- If any eligible employgg suners an accidental loss not arising out of or in the courtie u! empioyment will receive as follows: 1. Loss of 2 hands $5,000.00 2., Loss of 2 f^t . . . . . . . $5,000.00 " v. 3. Loss of 2 eyes, . . . . . . $5,000.00 4. Loss of 1 hand and I foot . . . $5,000.00 5. Loss of 1 hand and 1 eye . . . . $5,000.00 6. Loss of 1 foot and 1 eye ... . $5,000.00 7. Loss of 1 hand . $2,500.00 8. Loss of 1 foot $2,500.00 9. Loss of sight of 1 eye . . . '. . $2,500.00 ' Total amount payable on account of more than one of the losses listed and sus­ tained by the injured employee in any one accident—Maximum; $5,000.00. Plan will pay cost of surgery per Surgical Schedule up to a maximum of $600.00. NOTES DetaOed surgical adiednle wfll appear in upcoming Issue of the LOG. $15.00 for the first day. $10.00 for the second day. $ 6.00 per day thereafter for 58 days—Maximum 60 days. When surgery is per­ formed, benefits are payable only up to date of surgery. $500.00 Maximum for each child. May be payable to hospital, doctor or member. $30.00 for eligibles/dependents who live in a city where there is no contracted optician. Once every 2 years. > Private room—plan pays the hospital's average semi-priyate rate. Full cost of Intensive Care. Actual charges for miscellaneous hospital expenses with exception of Radiation therapy, physicians services, private nurses or luxuries or conveniences not directly associated with hospital care. Maximum 60 days for each confinement. $350.00 per month for employees who retire and submit applications on or after June 16,1975. ^ SetfarersLog �REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Following is the full report of the Credentials Committee elected at the New York August membership meeting to review nominations for the SIU general election of J976, 1977, 1978 and 1979. The report is being read and voted upon in all ports at the September meetings. REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE ON CANDIDATES FOR GENERAL ELECTION OF 1976-77-78-79 We, the undersigned Committee on Credentials, were duly elected at the regular business meeting at Head­ quarters on August 4th, 1975, in accordance with the Constitution. Your Committee has examined the creden­ tials of the candidates for elective office or job in the Sea­ farers International Union of North America—Atlantic,' Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, for the years of 1976-77-78-79, as per Article XI, Section 1, and submit the following report: We qualified or disqualified those men who submitted for office by our Constitution and particularly by the rules. of our Constitution as contained in Articles XII and XIII. Article XII is known as Qualifications For Officers, Hea^uarters Representative, Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Elective Jobs, ine Article reads as follows: "Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman provided: a) He has. at least three (3) years of seatime In an unlicensed capacity aboard an American-flag mer­ chant vessel or vessels. In computing time, time spent in the employ of. the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, shall count the same as seatime. Union records. Welfare Plan records and/or com­ pany records can be used to determine eligibility; aiid b) He has been a full book member in continuous good standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately prior to his nomination; and c) He has at least one hundred (100) days of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an Americanflag merchant vessel or vessels covered by contract with this Union, or one hundred (100) days of employment with, or any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, or a com­ bination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination in the election year, except if such seatime is wholly aboard such merchant vessels operating solely upon the Great Lakes, in which event he shall have at least sixty-five (65) days of such seatime instead of the foregoing one hundred (100) days; and d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and e) He is not disqualified by law. He is not receiving a pension from this Union's Pension Fund, if any, or from a Union-Management Fund to which Fund this Union is a party or from a company under contract with this Union. Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be full book members of the Union, Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accord­ ance with this Constitution, shall maintain full book membership in good standing." Article XIII, is known as. Elections for Officers, Head­ quarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen. Sections 1 and 2 of that Article read as follows: "Section 1. Nominations. Except as provided in Sec­ tion 2(b) of this Article, any full book member may sub­ mit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, by delivering or causing to be delivered in person, to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer at Headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the address of Headquarters. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: a) The name of the candidate. b) His home address and mailing address. c) His book number. d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrolman. e) Proof of citizenship. f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall notify the Credentials Committee what ship he is on. This shall be done also if he ships subsequent to forward­ ing his credentials. h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years last past, have I been either a mem- SIU Credentials Commtttee, elected at the August New York membership meeting, reviews nominations for election of SIU officers to be held later this year. Tliey are, clockwise from near left: Warren Cassidy, steward department; Jack Dixon, engine department: Frank Teti, chairman, deck department; Theodore R. Goodman, steward department: William G. Cofone, deck department, and Carroll Patrick Dwyer, engine department. . , September, 1975 , • ' ^ ^; . •- her of the Communist Party or convicted of, or served any part of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbery, bribery, extortion, embez­ zlement, grand larceny, burglary, arson, violation of narcotics laws, murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, assault which inflicts grievous bodily injury, or violation of Title II or III of the Landrum-Griffin Act, or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." Dated .. Signature of Member t i T - '1; Book No. Printed forms of the certificate shall be made available to nominees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute such a certificate, but is, in fact, legally eligible for an office or job by reason of the restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviction or a favorable determination by the Board of Parole of the United States Department of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed statement of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. Any full book member may nominate any other full book member in which event such full book member so nominated shall comply with the provisions of this Article as they are set forth herein, relating to the submission of credentials. By reason of the above self nomination pro­ vision the responsibility if any, for notifying a nominee of his nomination to office, shall be that of the nominator. All documents required herein must reach Head­ quarters no earlier than July 15th and no later than August 15th of the election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safe­ keeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon the latter's request. Section 2. Credentials Committee. a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regular meeting in August of the election year, at the Port where Headquarters is located. It shall consist of six (6) full book members in attendance at the meeting, with two (2) members to be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or candidate for office or the job of Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the President or Executive Vice President, or the SecretaryTreasurer, in that order, calls a special meeting at the Port where Headquarters is located in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's results shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at that Port. b) After its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the person has submitted his application correctly and possesses the necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the findings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "disqualified", the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the bulletin board in each Port. On the last day of nominations, one member of the Committee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept delivery of credentials. All credentials must be in Head­ quarters by midnight of closing day. c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the Committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the addresses listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He shall also be sent a letter containing the reasons for such disqualification by air mail, special delivery, registered or certified, to the mailing address designated pursuant to Section 1(b) of this Article. A disqualified applicant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the Com­ mittee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each Port, where the appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular meefting no later than the second meeting after the Committee's election. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his. written appeal, the . •) ^ L :r\ ci •T 'V.- Continued on Page 10 Page 9 'M - y. A . I * Ki - j ^ ^ -v-'v-r:, �.4ii i<??;?!= rf I > '-v-rfW • WJ REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Continued from Page 9 applicant may appear in person before the Committee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The Committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within the time set forth in this Constitution and still reach the Ports in thne for the first regular meeting after its election. d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any dis­ qualification by the Credentials Committee, in which event the one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and quiilified in previous elections for cwdidacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requirements of Section 1(a) of Article XII. (End of quote.) Further, in order to ascertain the meaning of the term "member in good standing" which is used in Article XII, Subsection 1(b), the Committee referred to Article XXIV, Section 9 of our Constitution which reads as follows: "Section 9. The term, 'member in good standing' shall mean a member whose monetary obligations to the Union are not in arrears for thirty days or more, or who is not under suspension or expulsion effective in accordance with this Constitution. Unless otherwise expressly indicated^jthe term, 'member' shall mean a member in good standing." After full and thorough deliberations, the Committee made its decisions and sent appropriate notification to candidates. In the course of their deliberations the Com­ mittee ultimately came to decisions which are later set forth. In arriving at these ultimate decisions, the Com­ mittee was most concerned with carrying out a stated principle of our Union, which is that "every qualified member shall have the right to nominate himself for, and, if elected or appointed, to hold office in this Union." In connection with the foregoing, we have also con­ sulted with the Secretary-Treasurer who, under our Constitution, has the obligation to insure appropriate election procedures as legally required. (Article XIII, Section 7.) Our Secretary-Treasurer has furffier consulted with the Union's Counsel as to the law applicable in Union nominations and elections. The following is a complete listing of all men who submitted their credentials to the Committee. Th^ men's names and the office or job for which they submitted such credentials are listed in the order in which this Committee feels they should be placed on the general ballot, that is, in alphabetical order under the office or job for which they run, and that the Ports, following the Headquarters' offices, beginning with Boston, be arranged on the ballot geographically, as has been done in the past. After each man's name and book number is his qualification or disqualification, followed by the reason for that decision. PRESIDENT Louis C. Babin, Qualified B-826 Qualified Paul Hall, H-1 Walter LeClaire, Qualified L-636 Glenn Wells, W-792 Qualified Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Credentials in order. EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Frank Drozak, D-22 Qualified Credentials in order. SECRETARY-TREASURER Joseph DiGiorgio, Qualified D-2 Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT Gary J. Bryant, B-1330 r> d' Cal Tanner, T-1 Disqualified Was not in continuous good standing for three (3) years previous to nomination. Qualified Credentials in order. VICE-PRESW^IT IN CHARGE OF THE ATLANTIC COAST Earl Shepard, S-2 Qualified Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THEGULF COAST Lindsey J. Williams, Qualified Credentials in order. W-1 VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE LAKES AND INLAND WATERS Paul Drozak, D-180 Qualified Credentials in order. Page 10 HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVE > Fred Farnen, F-656 Qualified Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Qualified Leon Hall, Jr., H-125 Credentials in order. WiUiam W.Hall, Qualified H-272 Credentials in order. Edward X. Mooney, Qualified M-7 NEW YORK AGENT Credentials in order. George McCartney, Qualified . M-948 NEW YORK JOINT PATROLMAN Ted Babkowski, B-1 Qualified Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Jack Caffey, C-1010 Qualified Credentials in order. Angus Campbell, Qualified C-217 Credentials in order. Perry D. Ellis, E-295 Qualified Credentials in order. Luigi lovino, I-11 Qualified Credentials in order. Frank Mongelli, Qualified M-1111 Qualified Credentials in order. Michael Sacco, S-1288 Credentials in order. Qualified Keith Terpe, T-3 Credentials in order. Qualified Herman M. Troxclair, T-4 PHILADELPHIA AGENT John F. Fay, F-363 Qualified Credentials in order. PHILADELPHIA JOINT PATROLMAN Albert (Al) Bernstein, Qualified Credentials in order. B-3 William (Red) Qualified Credentials in order. Morris, M-4 BALTIMORE AGENT Benjamin Wilson, Qualified W-217 Credentials in order. BALTIMORE JOINT PATROLMAN Tony Kastina, K-5 Qualified Credentials in order. Robert Pomerlane, Qualified Credentials in order. P-437 MOBILE AGENT Louis Neira, N-1 Qualified .•)) MOBILE JOINT PATROLMAN David L. Dickinson, Qualified D-227 Harold J. Fischer, Qualified F-1 Robert L. Jordan, J-1 Qualified NEW ORLEANS AGENT C. J. "Buck" Qualified Stephens, S-4 Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Credentials in order. NEW ORLEANS JOINT PATROLMAN Thomas E. Gould, Qualified Credentials in order. G-267 Louis Guarino, Qualified Credentials in order. G-520 Stanley Zeagler, Qualified Credentials in order. Z-60 HOUSTON AGENT Robert F. (Mickey) Qualified WUbum, W-6 Credentials in order. HOUSTON JOINT PATROLMAN Frank "Scottie" Qualified Credentials in order. Aubusson,A-8 Peter E. Dolan, Qualified Credentials in order. D-829 Roan Lightfoot, Qualified Credentials in order. L-562 Lewis L. Stanton, Disqualified Does not have ode S-1484 hundred (100) days' seatimefrom January 1,197S to date of nomination. Franklin Taylor, Qualified^ Credentials In order. T-180 SAN FRANCISCO AGENT Arthur C. Lehmann, Qualified L-750 Steve Troy, T-485 Qualified Credentials in order. Credentials in order. SAN FRANCISCO JOINT PATROLMAN Pasquale (Pat) Qualified Credentials in order. Marinelli, M-462 Joseph Sacco, S-1287 Qualified Credentials in order. DETROITAGENT Jack Bluitt, B-15 > Qualified Credentials in order. DETROIT JOINT PATROLMAN Roy Boudreau, Qualified Credentials in order. B-1473 As will be noted in the foregoing sections of the Com­ mittee's report, the provisions (rf the SIU Constitution governing election procedure made it mandatory that some of the men who had been nominated be disqualified. In light of these circumstances, the Committee wishes to call to the attention of all members, the necessity of fol­ lowing all requirements and procedures, which are estab­ lished by our Constitution to govern eligibility to candi­ dacy to Union office. However^ at this time the Committee particularly desires to point out the provisions of Article XIII, Section 2(c) of the Constitution, which spell out in detail the right of a disqualified candidate to appeal from a decision of the Cre^ntials Conunittee and how he does it. In compliance with Article XIII, Section 2, paragraph (b) of our Constitution, and in an attempt to give every nominee every consideration and to try to prevent any disqualifications by this Committee, Carroll Dwyer, Book No. D-824, and William Cofone, Book No. C-808, of the Credentials Committee, remained at the entrance of the Headquarters building of the Union until midnight of Friday, August 15, 1975, to receive any credentials that might have been delivered either by maU or by hand after the closing of business hours by the Union. The Conunittee points out, ffiat in the President's PreBalloting Report approved by the membership as per the Constitution, and published in the May SEAFARERS LOG, the exact offices and jobs for which nominations were to be made, was set forth. In passing upon the credentials for certain of the nominees, this Committee had to make a number of dis­ qualifications, and the following are the details relative to each of those disqualifications: 1. Gary L. Brvant. B-1330—Candidate for Vice Presi­ dent in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement. Union records reveal that Brother Bryant did not pay his third quarter dues for 1972 until September 2, 1972, when they should have been paid no later than July 30, 1972. The Union records further reveal that he also failed to pay his fourth quarter dues for 1972 until Janu­ ary 29, 1973, when they should have been paid no later than October 30, 1972. Our Union records further reveal that the above Union monetary payment requirements were not excused by reason of provisions of Article III, Section 3, hereinafter set forth. Therefore, Brother Bryant was disqualified under Article XII, Section 1, paragraph (b) of our Constitution, which reads as follows: , "Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any office or the job of Head­ quarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman pro­ vided: (b) He has been a full book member in continuous good standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately prior to his nomination;". This section of the Constitution is further supported by Article V, Sec­ tion 1, which reads as follows: "Section 1. All members shall pay dues quarterly, on a calendar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, .except as herein otherwise provided. The dues^shall be those pay­ able as of the date of adoption of this Constitution as amended and may be changed only by Constitutional amendment.", and Article XXIV, Section 9 of our Con­ stitution which reads as follows: "Section 9. The term 'member in good standing' shall mean a member whose monetary obligations to the Union are not in arrears for thirty days or more, or who is not under suspension or expulsion effective in accordance with this Constitution. Unless otherwise expressly indicated, the term 'member' shall mean a member in good standing.", and Article III, Section 3 of our Constitution, which reads as follows: "Section 3. Members more than one quarter in arrears in dues shall be automatically suspended, and shall for­ feit all benefits and all Qther rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than two quarters in arrears in dues. An arrearage, in dues shall be computyi from the first dav of the appli­ cable quarter, but this time shall not run: "(a) While a member is actually participating in a strike or lockout. "(b) While a member is an in-patient in a USPHS or otho- accredited hospital. "(c) While a member is under an incapacity due to activity in behalf of the Union. "(d) While a member is in the armed services of the United States, provided the member was in good standing at the time Of entry into the armed forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within ninety (90) days after discharge from the armed forces. "(e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues, because of employment aboard an American flag mer­ chant vessel." (Underlining supplied by the Committee.) Continued on Page 11 ^ Seafarers Log X "•••' • 'X. TTS..'A ;, �Merchant Marine Authorization H.R. 3902 and S. 1542, to authorize funds for maritime programs for fiscal year 1976, are in a conference committee which will reconcile differences between the two bills. A tax provision of the House bill is being held up in the Ways and Means Committee. Washington Activities Third Flag Rates A bill to provide for minimum ocean rates for foreign-flag carriers has been reported out of the Senate Commerce Committee. A companion bill is in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. By B. Rocker Maritime Ad Hoc Committee On Aug. 20, representatiyes of the SIU particjipated in a meeting of the Legislative Subcommittee of the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. The Committee was set up last year by AFL-CIO President George Meany to promote the merchant marine through joint efforts of maritime unions. The Legislative Subcommittee will develop a list of priorities for a program to improve the state of the U.S. shipping industry and to promote jobs for seamen. The combined efforts of participants will be directed toward protection against violation of the Jones Act, encouraging cargo preference laws, vigilance against countries which attempt to fish or mine our coastal waters, improve­ ment of the inland waterways system or whatever other areas we believe can make a better Ufe for Seafarers. Joint Maritime Union Meetings There have been a number of meetings held among the various maritime unions to work on joint programs to monitor Coast Guard policies on manning, safety and other important matters. SIU has been participating ia these meet­ ings in order to prepare a unified maritime union position to present at the next meeting of the International Labor Organization and Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization in Europe later this year. tn Congress Congress was in recess for the month of August; members returned Sept. 3. Listed below are some of the bills which we will be following. The 200 MMe Limit BHl H.R. 200 was reported out of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. It gives the United States exclusive jurisdiction over management and conservation of coastal fisheries up to 200 miles from the shore. It allows othernations to negotiate fishing privileges within the 200-mile zone. American fishermen need such protection from, foreign fishing vessels which use large fish trawlers and fishing techniques which American fishermen are prohibited from using by U.S. conservation laws. War Risk Insurance H.R. 1073 would extend war risk insurance on "effective U.S. controlled vessels" for a three year period. The Commerce Department, in testimony before the Merchant Marine Subcommittee, recommended reducing the number of vessels covered by the program under Title XII of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act. The purpose of war risk insurance is to provide protection during the early part of a war among major powers, when commercial shipping insurance terminates, and SIU opposed coverage of U.S.-owned foreign-flag ships regis­ tered in Liberia and Panama. The House of Representatives passed H.R. 1073 on Sept. 9. Continued from Page 10 Since this Committee is bound by the Constitution, it had to decide the qualifications of Brother Bryant on the basis of the Constitution alone. The Committee had no other choice. Based upon the-^pplicable Constitutional provisions and the available records, this Committee dis­ qualified Brother Bryant for the office of Vice President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement. In accordance with the requirements of Article XIII, Section 2(c) of our Constitution, and in order to assure adequate notice of its decision, the Committee info;rmed Brother Bryant of his disqualification by telegram sent on August 12, 1975 to the address listed by him in his letter of nomination. Moreover, the telegram was fol­ lowed by an air mail, registered, special delivery letter dated August 13, 1975 from the Committee to Brother Bryant that set forth the reason for his disqualification. 2. Lewis L. Stanton, S-1484—Candidate for Patrolman, Port of Houston. Based upon an examination of available Union records. Brother Stanton has failed to establish that he has one hundred (100) days of seatime between January 1, 1975 and the time of nomination as required by Article XII, Section 1, paragraph (c) of our Constitution, which reads as follows: "Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any clficc or the job of Head­ quarters Represerlative, Port Agent or Patrolman pro­ vided: (c) He has at least one hunderd (100) days of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an Americanflag nicrehant vessel or vessels covered by contract with this Union, of one hundred (100) days of employment Seafreeze Atlantic No action has been taken yet in the Senate Commerce Committee on H. R. 5197—a bill already passed by the House—which would authorize employ­ ment of foreign fishermen on the fishing trawler Seafreeze Atlantic until such time as U.S. seamen are trained and available for the jobs. American seamen would be employed in the non-fishing shipboard jobs. Tariff Preference This bill, H.R. 5897, woiild give the President authority to grant trade preferences to OPEC countries which did not participate in the oil embargo against the United States in 1973. H.R. 5897 is pending before the Trade Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee. SIUNA Convention The 17th Biennial Convention of the SIUNA was held in Washington on Sept. 2, 3 and 4. Twenty-eight affiliates were represented. Throughout the Convention—in reports, speeches and meetings—there were repeated references to important pieces of legislation or activities of govern­ ment agencies which will have great impact on the future of the industry and the Seafarer. Our Union has come a long way since the days when the fight was on the dock and the issues were related to poverty wages, crimps and rotten food. We are in an era in which laws, agency regulations and Presidential procla­ mations can give new vitality to our building program or can wipe out our protection and contribute to the further decline of the U.S.-flag fleet. It is for this very practical reason that our officers are ever alert to the Washington scene and our Union representatives in the capital take every opportunity to provide information to the lawmaker and Administration about our industry. To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers are urfed to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voke heard and to keep your union effective in the light for I^Lslation to protect tfie security of every Seafarer and his family. with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries and its its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination in the election year, except if such seatime is wholly aboard such merchant vessels operating solely upon the Great Lakes, in which event he shall have at least sixty-five (65) days of such seatime instead of the foregoing one hundred (100) days." This Committee is bound by the Constitution, and it had to decide on the basis of the Constitution. The Com­ mittee was given no choice. Based upon the foregoing and the available records, the Committee disqualified Brother Stanton for the job of Patrolman, Port of Houston. In accordance with the requirements of Article XIII, Section 2(c) of our Constitution, and in order to assure adequate notice of its decision, the Committee informed Brother Stanton of his disqualification by telegram sent on August 12, 1975 to the address listed by him in his letter of nomination. Moreover, the telegram was fol­ lowed by an air mail, registered, special delivery letter dated August 13, 1975 from the Committee To Brother Stanton that set forth the reason for his disqualification. In addition, each man disqualified received a copy of our Constitution, together with the letter from the Com­ mittee mentioned above indicating his disqualification, so that the disqualified nominee would have available the procedure to be used in appeal from the decision of the Credentials Committee. The membership can readily see from the foregoing report, that your Committee has made every effort pos­ sible within the confines of our Constitution to qualify every nominee. All credentials received as of Tuesday, August 5,1975, were turned over to the Committee in good order at 9:00 A.M. on that date, and those received by mail sub­ sequently, but not later than August 15, 1975, have simi­ larly been furnished to the Committee in good order. All credentials have been examined in strict accordance with the Constitution. Any defect in the credentials disposed of by the Committee has been the sole responsibility of the sender and no person adversely affected by such defect has denied this to the Committee. This Committee, having completed its duties, ad­ journed at 2:00 P.M. on August 21, 1975 in the Head­ quarters offices of the Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215. Fraternally submitted: Dated: August 21,1975 /s/ FRANK TETI T-93 Frank Teti,T-93, Deck Dept., Chairman /s/ WILLIAM G. COFONE C-808 William G. Cofone, C-808, Deck Dept. /s/ CARROLL P. DWYER D-824 Carroll P. Dwyer, D-824, Engine Dept /s/ JACK V. DIXON D-863 Jack V. Dixon, D-863, Engine Dept. /s/ THEODORE R. GOODMAN G-134 Theodore R. Goodman, G-134, Steward Dept. /s/ WARREN CASSIDY C-724 Warren Cassi^y, C-724, Steward Dept. Page 11 Soptember, 1975 X-i ^• �Hall BlastsStafeDepartment of Convention The growing incursion of thirdflag liner operations into the U.S. foreign trades, the need for a new national maritime policy to insure cargo for American-flag vessels, and the political and economic implica­ tions of the new Russian grain deal were some of the main issues, involv­ ing the jobs and job security of Sea­ farers, discussed and acted on by delegates to the SIUNA's 17th Bien­ nial Convention, held Sept. 2-4 at the Shoreham-Americana Hotel in Washington, D.C. Focusing on these serious prob­ lems, SIUNA President Paul Hall, who chaired the three-day Conven­ tion, issued a strong attack on the U.S. State Department for its con­ tinued opposition to a healthy mari­ time industry and called it "the most serious detractor and opponent of the U.S.-flag merchant marine." Hall forcefully affirmed that "on any issue, whether it is legislation to improve or protect American-flag shipping, or Administrative policy to promote the industry. State Depart­ ment spokesmen almost always tes­ tify in opposition, alleging that such efforts would run counter to our friendship and navigation treaties, or that they could weaken 'free trade' or some other such invalid argu­ ment." Hall further asserted that the State Department "offers up the U.S. mer­ chant marine whenever something has to be traded off for State Departnent advantage," and he continued Jhat "this practice has been inten­ sified under the present Secretary of State, Kenry Kissinger." • " Hall then cited State's vigorous Dpposition of the vetoed__Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, and its present call-fdr-rejection of Senator Daniel K. Iiiouye's NonNational Carrier Bill as just two recent examples of continuous State Department opposition to measures concerning the needs of the U.S. maritime industry. Hall also accused the State De­ partment of leaking stories to the Page 12 . • f. . • •• • • press that Senator Inouye's bill— which simply requires third-flag car­ riers like Russia's FESCO fleet to prove their rates are compensatory on a commercial cost basis—is "a brainchild of the maritime unions which were able to get it introduced by virtue of political contributions." Hall labeled this despicable lie** and he concluded: **We might well warn State and its Secretary that he had better stop trying to package the U.S. merchant marine for delivery as tribute to his partners in detente. We are not going to lie down and play willing hostage." In addition to President Hall's statements, the SIUNA Convention was highlighted by addresses from AFL-CIO President George Meany; Labor Secretary John Dunlop; ILA President Teddy Gleason; Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Mari­ time Affairs Robert J. Blackwell; National MEBA President Jesse Calhoon; Federal Maritime Commis­ sioner Helen Delich Bentley and Radio Operators President Ed Fitz­ gerald. Details on these addresses and others can be found throughout this issue of the Seafarers LOG. SIUNA Convention delegates rep­ resenting 90,000 workers in 28 affil­ iated unions, unanimously passed 38 resolutions dealing in large part with the problems facing all "segments of the U.S. maritime industry and affil­ iates of the International. National Cargo Policy In some of the more specific resolutions affecting Seafarers, the Convention delegates called for a national cargo policy "that will as­ sure the U.S. fleet a substantial share of U.S. cargoes in all the trade routes of the world, which could be achieved through cargo preference requirements, bilateral shipping ar­ rangements and other cargo sharing procedures." The Convention also passed a resolution to concur with the posi­ tion of the AFL-CIO Executive Council, which at its mid-Summer 1975 meeting, condemned the "ruth­ activities of their respective unions less rate-cutting practices" of Rus­ since the last Convention two years sia's FESCO fleet and other state- ago, and they served on a number owned fleets operating as third-flag of important committees. The Convention also conducted carriers. The resolution also con­ curred with the Executive Board's elections for International officers, position that "any large scale grain and unanimously reelected Paul Hall purchase deals with Soviet Bloc as International President; Morris nations should be stopped until Weisberger, SIUNA Executive Vice adequate safeguards for the Free President, and Joe DiGiorgio SIUNA World, the American people and the Secretary-Treasurer.. Among the SIUNA's guests at the U.S. merchant marine are firmly established on the basis of complete Convention were groups of trainees reciprocity, in the spirit of true from the Lundeberg School, escorted detente, not the Administration's ca­ by HLSS Vice President Mike Sacco. lamitous one-way detente with the SIU upgraders and bosuns from both Communist superpowers." New York and Piney Point partici­ pating in the Bosun Recertification Inland Waterways Program and the 'A' Seniority Up­ In a resolution concerning Ameri­ grading program also visited sessions ca's inland waterways, the Conven­ of the Convention. tion scored the Navy and the Army Corps of Engineers for encroach­ ment into the private sector of tug SIUNA Will Hold operations and hopper dredge pro­ jects, respectively. And the Conven­ Conventions tion expressed strong opposition "to Every 3 Years any imposition of any type of tax, toll, or user charge on commerce or Delegates to the SIUNA's 17th fuel for inland water transportation." Biennial Convention unanimously voted to amend Article VII, Fishing Industry Section 2 of the International's Turning to the nation's fishery Constitution for the purpc»e of policies, the Convention resolved to rescheduling the Union's Interna­ work for "prompt passage of H.R. tional Conventions from the pre­ 200, a bill to set up a 200 mile sent two years to every three years. fishing conservation zone around the The amendment was suggested U.S. that would protect U.S. coastal to the Convention by the Consti­ fisheries," and it further resolved to tutional and Legal Committee, fight for a program "to provide as­ which was chaired by Henry sistance to U.S. fishing operators to "Whitey" Dis)ey, president of the enable them to modernize and up­ Marine Firemen's Union on the grade their fleets and to obtain insurWest Coast. , ance and other protection on a com­ The Committee pointed out diat mercially viable basis." the change was warranted because The Convention also adopted res­ 'Svith rapidly increasing costs, olutions to include the Virgin Islands holding regular conventions every into the provisions of the Jones Act; two years as has been the practice to continue the fight to maintain the may bctome a serious finsmcial USPHS sysem; to work for a new burden to the bteinationa! and progressive U.S. maritime policy, aflfilmtes." The Committee and many more. (A more detailed liowever, that "if the need aris^, article on resolutions passed is con­ we may convene a special conven­ tained in this LOG.) tion widiin a relatively short time." The SIUNA Convention delegates submitted progress reports of the Seafarers log �--.J-.—at*-*' Gleasofi Tells SlUNA Delegates 'Bushel of Wheat for Barrel of Oil' Thomas W, Gleason, president of the International Longshoremen's Associ­ ation, affirmed in an address to the SIUNA's 17th Biennial Convention that his union would continue its boy­ cott of the loading of American grain on ships bound for Russia by fighting ' two state court injunctions ordering his men back to work, Gleason expressed confidence that the back-to-work orders would be overturned. [In the latest developments, long­ shoremen have gone back to work after President Ford promised actions to pre­ vent a repeat of the 1972 "grain deal" with Russia. See full details page 3.] The ILA president said that his union is taking its boycott actions in an effort to prevent a repeat performance of the 1972 Russian grain deal which caused such devastating inflationary effects on the U.S. economy by driving up the price of all grain-related products for the American consumer. In his address to the SIUNA Con­ vention, Gleason also recalled the Arab ofl embargo and pointed to the eco­ nomic problems caused in this country by the high cost of imported oil from the Mideast. He urged the U.S. to adopt a policy of a "bushel of wheat for a nantly owned and operated by Russian satellites. The ILA president also stated that his union's actions were not selfmotivated because "no matter what country's ships move the grain, ILA longshoremen would perform the work." He said the ILA wanted "to protect everything that's American." In Best Interest Gleason said that with the aid of AFL-CIO President George Meany, he would try to set up a meeting with mari­ time union leaders and a cross-section of American society, such as small farmers, truckers and independent gas station owners, to prove to the Admin­ istration that support for the boycott Teddy Gleason was nationwide and in the best interest barrel of oil" to even the economic of the American consumer. scale. Turning from the grain boycott Gleason also blasted the way the question, the ILA president attacked 1972 bilateral trade agreement between the growing encroachment of Russian the U.S. and Russia on the carriage of third-flag operations into most U.S. the grain was handled by the U.S. liner trades, especially the U.S. West Government. He pointed out that Coast-Far East trade where the Rus­ American ships, which had been guar­ sians and other third-flag carriers have anteed 33 percent of the grain cargoes, captured more than half the bysiness. actually only got 11 percent with the The ILA president called for the remainder being carried by Russian passage of Senator Daniel K. Inouye's ships and third-flag vessels predomi- Non-National Carrier bill to help sdleviate the third-flag situation. The hill would require that an operator prove Polities and Cargo Key to Maritime Revival:Benf ley Federal Maritime Commissioner Helen Delich Bentley addressed the final session of the SIUNA's 17th Bien­ nial Convention and centered her talk on the economic and political necessity of a large, viable merchant fleet to any strong nation or to any nation that wishes to remain strong. Mrs. Bentley, who will be leaving her government post to enter the private sector of the U.S. maritime industry, pointed out that "historically the strong­ est nations have had the strongest mer­ chant fleets," citing Egypt, Greece, Rome and Carthage in the Ancient World, and Spain and England during the colonization of the New World. She also reviewed "the great mari­ time heritage" of America noting that America's merchant navy helped this country to win independence. However, Mrs. Bentley expressed deep concern over the anti-maj-itime attitude of many U.S. legislators and other government officials since World War II. She recalled the old axiom "the nation that controls the seas controls the world," and affirmed that "no na- tion is practicing this axiom today bet­ ter than the Russians." Mrs. Bentley told the Convention that the Russian merchant fleet has grown from -million deadweight tons in 1963 to 14-million dwt today, and that "at the present rate of growth, the announced Russian goal of 20-million dwt by 1980 will be reached con­ siderably before that year." She also noted that the Russian mer­ chant fleet is made up of 7,000 vessels of over 1,000 tons. Mrs. Bentley then compared the U.S. fleet with the Russian, noting that the U.S. Merchant Marine has only 550 ships and the fleet carries less cargo to­ day than in 1960 "even though U.S. foreign trade has increased greatly since that time." She affirmed "the U.S. has relegated her merchant fleet to second class status while the Soviet Union has given its fleet top priority." The FMC head continued that "a country's merchant fleet is an instru­ ment of national politics," and she cited the planned Arab build-up of its tanker fleet despite the drastic economic prob­ lems of the worldwide tanker market, and Russia's build-up of passenger ship capacity regardless of profit ^oss con­ siderations. "Shipping is far more than merely a commercial venture," she added, "it is in every country's best interest to keep its shipping capabilities strong." that his rates are compensatory on a commercial cost basis, or. In other words, that he is making'a profit. The ILA president also charged that the Russians are now offering rate cuts in an effort to capture the carriage of whiskey from Scotland to the U.S. East Coast. However, Gleason said that the ILA would not unload any of these ships. Guaranteed Cargo In addition, Gleason called for a widespread policy of bilateralism in which U.S.-flagships would be guar­ anteed 50 percent of the cargoes mov­ ing between the U.S. and its trading partners. ' Gleason reiterated the fact that no matter what country's ships move the caigoes it was ILA labor that would load and unload. He said that the ILA was calling for such programs because "whatever is good for the U.S. merchant marine is good for the country." In his concluding remarks, Gleason said that the ILA wanted to see "Ameri­ cans working," and that the ILA "would support America's unions 100 percent." After the ILA president wrapped up his address, SIU President Paul Hall thanked Gleason and the ILA for their continuous contributions in fostering a healthy U.S. maritime industry. 1 •41 'r Fish Conference Is Held SIUNA Convention delegates representing the International's affiliated fisher­ men's and fish cannery workers unions held an evening conference during the three-day Covention to discuss, in depth, the problems facing the American fisherman today. Among the issues discussed was a bill pending in the House of Representatives to extend America's 12-mile offshore limit to 200 miles. 11 Politics and Shipping Helen Delich Bentley .'f September, 1975 Mrs. Bentley reaffirmed that "poli­ tics and shipping are intertwined," arid she encouraged the SIU to keep up its political activities on behalf of a strong U.S. maritime industry. In her concluding remarks, Mrs. Bentley stated that "merchant shipping has been the mark of great nations, and great nations that have fallen have done so because' they allowed the decay of their merchant fleets." AN EC Cites Energy Problems A representative of the American Nuclear Energy Council tells members of the. SlUf^A executive board and other convention delegates at a special meeting that the development of America's nuclear energy capabilities is necessary if the U.S. is to some day become energy independent. The SIUNA is the first international union that the ANEC ever addressed. Page 13 �• -• - 1~-V-;' V-,- Blackwell Tells Delegates ;!-•, > lyt • • , • Will Negotiate Competitive Freight Rate Speaking during the second day of These laid-up U.S. tankers are part the SIUNA Convention in Wash., D.C., of the 40 million deadweight tonnage Assistant Secretary of Commerce for. laid-up throughout the world. BlackMaritime Affairs Robert Blackwell an­ well predicted that this figure will hit nounced that he would be traveling to 80 million dwt by next year and that Moscow in order to negotiate a com­ this slump in the tanker market will petitive freight rate for the shipment of prevail for three to five years. grain to Russia to enable U.S. shippers to carry a portion of proposed grain Versatile Fleet sales. At present the rate for grain is But Blackwell stressed that the U.S., well below even the operating cost of largely because of the provisions of U.S. shippers. the Merchant Marine Act. of 1970, now Telling the assembled delegates that has a balanced, versatile merchant ma­ he would he leaving for the Moscow rine with "the largest and most efficient" negotiations on Sept. 8, Blackwell said, intermodal fleet in the world." 'T can assure you I won't be coming He also praised the efforts of the back until I get a rate that promises National Maritime Council in promot­ employment for a substantial portion ing the U.S. merchant marine, pointing of our laid-up tanker fleet." to a 73 percent increase since 1972 in Thirty-four U.S; tankers are now foreign cargo carried by U.S. ships. J aid-up according to Blackwell, and a Calling the SIU a major force in competitive grain rate would mean at bringing the industry together to forge least 134 voyages. a modern merchant marine, Blackwell told the delegates that the success of the NMC has largely been due to the maritime unions' assurance of depend- able service and their reliance on the bargaining table to work out differences with ship operators. Predicting the effects on the industry of the 1970 Merchant Marine Act for the next five years, Blackwell told the Convention delegates that U.S. ship­ yards will enjoy high employment if adjustments are made to build new types of vessels, including LNGs, VLCCs, ULCCs, Ro-ros and LASH vessels, as well as desperately needed dry bulk carriers. Robert J. Blackwell Blackwell added that although the U.S. merchant marine faces many dif­ ficult problems, there is "no reason to despair." He said that if labor, man­ agement and government can continue to attack these problems with persever­ ance and political muscle then, "Look­ ing back five years from now, we will see we've come a long way." Calhoon Disputes Fork's Maritime Policies lesse Calhoon Speaking on the last day of the Con­ vention, Jesse M. Calhoon, president of the National Maritime Engineers Bene­ ficial Association, pointed out the con­ tradictions between President Ford's professed interest in the U.S. Merchant Marine and his actions. , "Ford says he wants to build a strong merchant fleet," Calhoon told the dele­ gates, "but we have to see what he means by this." Calhoon noted that Ford has vetoed the Oil Cargo Preference Bill and that there has been an absence of any Rus­ sian-bound grain on American flag ships from January until now, even though one third of the vessels are sup.posed to be under the U.S. flag. Speaking of the oil bill veto, he re­ counted that President Ford felt the bill was inflationary because the price of oil would have been raised by 10 cents per barrel. Yet a month later, Calhoon said, President Ford added a $2 per barrel tariff and now has decontrolled the price of oil, an action which could raise the price of oil by $5 per barrel. "That's $7 of non-inflation," Cal­ hoon quipped. ' Turning to the sale of U.S. grain to Russia, the NMEBA president dis­ agreed with Ford's assessment that labor was saying "you can't sell grain" when it threatened to boycott the load­ ing of ships bound for Russia. " "What we have said," he continued, is that there must be "protection of the U.S. Merchant Marine" and that the U.S. must examine the way in which Big Business sells grain to foreign coun­ tries. Calhoon also blasted detente, saying that it had been brought about, not by political considerations, but by Big Business interests which saw Russia as "an orderbook a foot thick." In closing, Calhoon said that Ford's attitude towards the U.S. Merchant Marine reminded him of a story about the prize fighter. Max Baer. As Baer, being badly beaten by heavyweight champ Joe Louis, took his corner after the fifth round, Calhoon re­ called, his manager told Baer to "Get out there and fight! He hasn't laid a glove on you yet!" Baer, both eyes cut and swollen, turned to his manager and said, "Well you'd better watch .that referee then, because somebody in that ring is beat­ ing the hell out of me!". SIU Counsel Sees * Heavy Legal Seas' for Unions "America's labor unions are in for some pretty heavy legal seas," accord­ ing to the SIU's General Counsel How­ ard Schulman who delivered the initial address to the opening session on Sept. 2 of the SIUNA's 17th Biennial Con­ vention in Washington, D.C. Recalling his first general counsel's report to an SIUNA Convention back in 1963, Schulman reflected that "in the last dozen years or so, the many statutes enacting regulations of trade unions with concomitant bureaucratic edicts, •proliferation of court and agency deci­ sions and creation of new legal concepts and strictures has resulted in a deluge of litigation and a forest of requirements Howard Schulman so thick and involved that even the ^ment. He warned that these unwar­ finest legal woodsman would have dif­ ranted legal suits carry with them "the ficulty in picking his path and traverse seeds of destruction" for labor organi­ the forest without falling into a deep zations, and he stated that unions "must ravine. learn to cope with legal problems to continue effectively as a union." Schulman pointed out some of the Schulman also pointed out to the more common legal problems of the labor union today, noting federal and Convention some of the more specific state agency regulatory laws, inter- legal issues facing the maritime industry union jurisdictional disputes, various and its workers today. kinds of law suits, indictments, sum­ He said there would be "heavy liti­ monses and subpoenas, federal investi­ gation" over the proposal by Florida gations ana court injunctions against Gas Transmission to convert their gas pipeline to the carriage of liquid petro­ strikes or other job actions. leum products. If the Federal Power The general counsel affirmed, how­ Commission grants permission to the ever, that many of the legal- actions brought against labor unions today are project, the pipeline conversion could knock out hundreds of maritime jobs unwarranted and unfair legal harass- involved in the carriage by barge and tanker of liquid petroleum in the Flor­ ida-Gulf trade. Schulman also noted that more liti­ gation involving the USPHS system, could be expected in the Department of Health, Education and Welfare's continuing efforts to close the system. He recalled that the SIU was able to prevent the hospitals' closure back in 1973 by virtue of a court injunction first and then legislative action. In addition, the general counsel told the Convention that maritime unions, Levine Talks on Employment Louis Levine, labor commissioner of the State of New York, delivered .an Impromptu address to the final ses­ sion of the SIUNA's Convention and talked about the serious 11 percent unemployment rate In his own state and affirmed that "we can have full employment In this country." He said that this vyould only become possible, though, when the government de­ cided "to subsidize jobs for Ameri­ cans Instead of subsidizing unem­ ployment." specifically, would be involved in con­ tinuing legal actions involving runawayflag fleets, the multinational oil cartel, the Jones Act, the new pension reform law, the new campaign election law, and internal relations among affiliates. In his closing remarks, Schulman said that since the last SIUNA Convention "the International has done well le­ gally," but warned that the good record "doesn't mean we can now sit back. To be successful in legal matters we must continue to take the offensive as the SIUNA has done in the past." �HL5 Aim: Tofo/ Education for Yfhole Man ' Harry Lundeberg School President Hazel Brown told delegates during the second day of the 17th SIUNA Biennial Convention that while Piney Point fo-. cuses on vocational training because it is "very important that Seafarers be qualified to man new ships" and to be able to advance as far as each desires, she noted that the School was dedicated to providing "total education for the whole man." This total education, aimed at help­ ing each Seafarer reach his goals, has been behind the School's highly success­ ful GED program, reading and writing workshops, and other non-vocational programs, she said. This philosophy has resulted, Ms. Brown reported, in 667 high school equivalency diplomas for participants in the school's GED program, including 36 for working members. This academic education goes hand in hand with the many, vocational pro­ grams at Piney Point, lielpihg men who might have been away from school for a long time to cope with course text­ books and Coast Guard tests, Ms. Brown pointed out. The vocational training at Piney Poiui, the core of any trade union school, has resuited ir. new licenses and endorsements, including, Ms. Browil said, 448 QMEDs, 235 FOWTs, 29 tankermen. 111 quartermasters, 151 ABs, 2,105 firefighting certificates and 43 LNG endorsements. ciate degree program in maritime stud­ ies in conjunction with one of the colleges in the area. After her speech, SIU President Paul Hall praised Ms. Brown's work at the Harry Lundeberg School and noted that in order for a trade union, to survive today it must "bring its members the tools needed to learn how we can all resolve our problems." Fitzgerald Says Union Chiefs Should Engage in Grain Talks Hazel Brown Another aspect of the School's goal of total education has been the estab­ lishment of an alcoholism center. This center, manned by professional coun­ selors, provides Seafarers who havq a serious drinking problem with an op­ portunity to help themselves recover. Pointing out that trade unions are at "the grass roots", in helping people to receive a useful education, Ms. Brown told the delegates of the worldwide in­ terest of educators and others in the programs at Piney Point. This interest has resulted in numerous articles about the School in magazines and since Jan. 1 cf this year alone, over 5,000 people have visited Piney Point. In closing, Ms. Browii said that the School's next step in providing total education would be to set up an asso- Edward F. Fitzgerald, president of the Radio Officers and United Tele­ graph Unions, told Convention dele­ gates on Sept. 4 in Washington, D.C. that "perhaps when negotiations on the Russian grain deal begin, we should bring in some of the labor leaders." Earlier in this address to the SIUNA delegates he pointed out that "We are coming together in the maritime unions," emphasizing that "What the mariner has done, he's done through his unions." Fitzgerald initially paid a glowing tribute to the SIU when he said: "I first saw the 'heart of the Seafarers' in WoHd War II when I was on an SIU ship carrying vital supplies." He noted the high casualty rates for merchant sea­ men during the War. Continuing to reminisce, he went on to say that the generous hearts of the Seafarers came to the fore as they took up a tarpaulin collection for his ill, future Spouse. Preceding the Radio Officers Union Edward Fhzgerald head on the speakers rostrum were Jesse M. Calhoon, president of the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association; Federal Maritime Com­ mission Chairman Helen D. Bentley; ILA legislative representative Anthony Scotto; SIU house counsel Carolyn Gentile and Marietta Homayonpour, editor of the Seafarers LOG. SIU Special Counsel Discusses New Pension Low On the final day of the Convention, Carolyn Gentile, Special SIU Counsel who represents the Union and its vari­ ous funds, centered her remarks to the delegates on the Pension Reform Act of 1974, known as the Employee Retire­ ment Income Security Act. Ms. Gentile told the delegates that there are some good aspects of the new law and also some bad ones. She said that while there is an increased measure of protection for employees, the trustees of the various plans are not necessarily so protected. She also told those in attendance that there are a number of misconceptions about the new law, one of which is that all pension benefits and all pension plans are guaranteed. The special counsel pointed out some of the other areas in the legisla­ tion about which there are different opinions and many misunderstandings. "First, the insurance that you hear about is not complete," she stated. "There are limitations to it." "Also, people are in love with the word S^estlng,' and when they hear that NuH Says IBPAW Wants Affiliation With SIUNA Lester NnH Lester Null, president of the Inter­ national Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers told SIUNA delegates during the second day of the Conven­ tion that 17,000 members of the Pottery Workers were eagerly looking forward to their proposed affiliation with the SIUNA. At a special convention last July, the Pottery Workers "voted 99'/4 percent in favor of affiliation" according to Null. The Pottery Workers, organized in 1889, has "been eaten away by foreign imports," which have closed over three quarters of their plants, according to President Null. As an affiliate of the Maritime Trades Department, Null pointed out that the Pottery Workers "look to the MTD for help" in combating the low priced foreign imports. SIU President Paul Hall, as keynote speaker at the Pottery Workers' special convention last July, had noted that both members of the SIU and the Pot­ ters have been severely affected by job losses resulting from the nation's for­ eign trade policies.. Great Leadership . In closing his speech to the SIUNA Convention, Null said that his union was "looking forward to the great lead­ ership of Paul Hall." Details of the affiliation are still to be resolved by the executive boards of both unions. their pensions are 100 percent vested, they automatically assume they will get the full pension benefit at the time of retirement. This is also not true. "The one hundred percent vesting applies to what is called an accrued benefit—in some cases it may in fact be the full benefit, but in other cases it is not." Ms. Gentile also warned the dele­ gates that some management trustees will use the new law to make changes in various plans which she said would not necessarily be required by law. She cautioned the delegates that be­ fore they agree to these changes, they should consult counsel to make sure that all the changes are needed to com­ ply with the new legislation. Ms. Gen­ tile also stated that trustees should re­ view procedures and controls in the various funds to assure that there is compliance with the new requirements. Prohibitive Transactions One very important part of the new law that Ms. Gentile described in detail, is the prohibited transaction sections. These sections deal with trans­ actions between a plan and a party in interest. There are different types of prohibi­ tive transactions, and Ms. Gentile ran down a list of them for the delegates. Avoid Over-reaction While she advised all the represen­ tatives from International affiliates to keep extensive records to justify any transactions which may come under question, Ms. Gentile also told them that "although the law is extremely technical... we should all avoid over- Carolyn Gentile reacting to it. The best thing is to take it slowly, consider it in conjunction with your advisers, and to make what­ ever changes are required by the law." In conclusion, Ms. Gentile informed the delegates that President Hall had designated her as a representative for the International on the National Coordinating Committee for Multi­ employer Plans which was formed originally by the Building Trades De­ partment of the AFL-CIO to present the position of multi-employer plans to those agencies in the Govern­ ment which would be charged with the responsibility of issuing regulations under the pension bill. She then told all the affiliates' repre­ sentatives that "as soon as we are made aware of the problems that you are en­ countering, we will do our best to either give you an answer to that problem, if the information is available, or pass the question on to the National Coordina­ tion Committee for their appropriate action." DEPOSIT IN THE SIU BLOOD BANK IT'S YOUR LIFE i Page 15 . �r /«. « «M "t*'i • '1 If -A ,-s's'"i , i>itA»!jB5'fS.'fl "* ^ ' ^1 •'it • |Jvi| * i '§|y'. :•;- • '^i • •• •''•"»:M.^,:j1tj.,':-..-. .-'1. •... mmmim -: ATIO ; •:«> '.rrl ,i: •>- 3 ii:-. • jL ' ' •i'' V-r • v.> _..'rv'';r'S;'-i'):'• America can compete! t HI; A 4> USE UlS. FLAG SHIPS '•m !••^|t m -:m :-V:.'••^•' L,:..- i lip .. ,'>.,i„=<.<.)iv..".. rV AMERICA'S SHIPS- msmcA's urcuKC. _ : - ft||0 H.i i l(; 'p:, "' • m ' •'•: ^5i4.v v' 'v-:',' IH;,:' :'m AFL-CIO President George Meany calls for a b^slc U.S. Secretary of Labor John Dunlop praises the sue- SlUNA President Paul Hall blasts the State Deoartreassessment of our foreign policy during his key- cess of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry ment and Its Secretary as the "most consistent de­ note address to the f 7th SlUNA Convention. Problems. • tractor and opponent" of the U.S. merchant marine. , •^ -K Meany, Hall, Dunlop, Cleason Addresses Highlighf SlUNA 17th Biennial Convention I? M-: V"' in •.. •tvv' :. ||? t "" fi; I. M i ' • m%r 'ftS' •: I 'V ' ii I Sailors Union of the Pacific Secretary-Treas­ urer Morris Weisberger thanks the delegates after his reelection to the post of Executive Vice President of the SlUNA. ill 1^^: i"ppi • Steve Edney, president of the United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, reads Reelected^ theSlUNA'sSecretary-Treasurer, the Fishermen's and Fish Cannery Workers Joseph Di Giorgio, Secretary-Treasurer of the Organizational and Grievance Committee reSIU-AGLIWD addresses the delegates. port. •- • ./••"-•••"- '• I Reading the Alaska Fishermen's Union report is Kenneth Olsen, secretary-treasurer of that SlUNA affiliate. Staff Officers Association of America Secretary-Treasurer Burt Lanpher reads the Credentials Committee report. Marine Cooks and Stewards Union President Ed Turner delivers his union's report to the Convention. . ^t.o , / \ The Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean report is given by that union's secretary-treasurer, V. Jim Bozzo. "• f Aip ", i Officers Elected, Affiliates Report, Resolutions Passed, Sept. 2-4 in Washingf Y'^ 'A . S'-yyA:- • "•'mJ- 1' . r! » V " -eji-i .V ^ S" - I-' '. mirnm .1 |i •'• I; If® 'L '-f'lji' .. iii.C :y' - • International Longshoremen's Assoelatlon, SIU of Canada President Roman QralewtOz 8IU of Puatrb Rico Presldeht Keith Terpe lis­ assures the delegates that his union Is "com- delivers the Great Lakes Organizational and tens to one of the Convention's speakers. mitted to the American merchant marine." Grievance Committee report. Gordon Ellis, a Sailors Union of the Pacific delegate to the Convention, reads his union's report. Marietta Homayonpour, editor of the SeafarReading the Inland Boatmen's Organizational er's Log, expresses tier gratitude "to the and Grievance Committee report Is IBU of the, officers and members of the SIU for helping Pacific President Merle Adium. to make the LOG a success." Secretary-Treasurer of the Military Sea Trans­ port Union, Roy Mercer, gives the Civil Rights Committee report. ^ Pagan NltU : :• ;.,v �-A- Highlights of Committee Reports The following are brief excerpts from some of the Committee reports presented to the SIUNA delegates. All were overwhelmingly accepted. GREAT LAKES GRIEVANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE **The Great Lakes Grievance and Organizational Committee is happy to be able to report that the prospects for our segment of the maritime industry are better than the^/ have been in many years. In recent years, ice have seen a number of long-sought goals achieved, including the return of U.S. ocean carriers to the Lakes. *'We strongly support one of the major contributions to the renetved vitality of the Great Lakes: the on-going experiments designed to lengthen the navigation season. This program has been so successful that during the 1974-75 shipping season, the four lakes experienced a full twelve month navigation season.'* / COMMITTEE ON OFFICERS AND AFFILIATES REPORTS "In first reviewing the President's Report, the Committee felt that this report fully documented the broad scope of our President's activities and concerns over the past two years. The report notes that the SWISA's President provided leadership in not only our International's activities, but in the American labor movement and many areas of the national interest. In his activities, it was clear that our President had, as his first consideration, the welfare of our membership and their families. "The Reports of the affiliates also indicate that they have been ex­ tremely active in a wide variety of endeavors designed to increase the economic security of their members and contribute to the collective benefit of our International. These Reports highlight the day-to-day activities of our affiliates and their officers and the aggressiveness and hard work that characterise all of their endeavors. "In conclusion, these Reports are an indication that the SWNA is composed of strong individual parts which together form a vigorous and united labor union that can protect and enhance its members' se­ curity and welfare." CIVIL RIGHTS COMMITTEE "Despite the fact that significant progress has been made in providing increased opportunities for minorities in employment, education and housing, the economic difficulties encountered by the nation in the years since our last convention threatens tkij progress. We therefore recognize the need to reaffirm our previous accepted recommendation that the policies of the International in support of economic and social justice for all our people, be maintained." The Great Lakes Organizational and Grievance Committee reported that "the prospects for our segment of the maritime industry are better than they have been in many years." This committee was chaired by Roman Gralewicz, the president of the SlU of Canada, and SlU Vice President Fred Farnen, served as secretary. \ 7 j'* t INDUSTRIAL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKMS ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE -t: .V . r **The Industrial and Transportation Workers Committee has reviewed the activities of our affiliates since the last convention. Almost without exception, these affiliates have noted the economic, difficulties that have faced our thembership over the past year and which continue to threaten the welfare of our workers and the gains we have made in recent years. **Combating the effect of the nation's economic problems on our members has thus been one of our chief, areas of concern. Working through the InfernnfioRsi fi?ia through the AFL-CtO, we have sought programs to assist the industries in which our members are employed and we have strived to insufe that the maximum benefits were extended to ail of those out of work." The Civil Rights Committee, chaired by Ed Turner of the Marine Cobks and Stewards Union and recorded by Roy Mercer of the Military Sea Transport Union, recommended that the SIUNA "continue efforts to eliminate discrimina­ tion and segregation from all aspects of Ame'rican life." INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE .•- Gordon Spenc^.'a delegate for the IBU, was the chairman of the Industrial and Transpoi^ion Workers Organizational andv Grievance Committee and Everett Clark;,president of the Democratic Union Organizing Committee, Local 777, was t^i0 ,j^cretary. This committee was especially interested in the energy crisie dMits impact on SIUNA transportation affiliates. Page 18 "The SWNA has a long tradition of active participation in interna-, tional affairs that affect the livelihoods of its membership. We realize that many decisions that affect our livelihoods take place outside our country and that only by participating actively in such meetings can we be assured our interests will be protected. In the two years since the last Convention of the SWNA, we have continued this active role in inter­ national afftiirs in the interest of both U.S. and Canadian members. Through a wide variety of international organizations, the SWNA has been able to project its policies and seek solutions to its problems in forums of influence throughout the nation and the world. "These international bodies cover all of the areas of concern to our Union, including cargo for U.S. ships, health care, working conditions, and safety." Seafarers Log irvi. f'l iirnlHi-i'irfM �--^ • <fii. - • riji'- iidy"-" " .-.VT-,'^.''. 1f\-- Delivered at SIUNACohvenfion Chaired by SlU Vice Preside/it Frank Drozak and recorded by Staff Officers Association of Annerica Secretary-Treasurer Burt Lanpher, the Seamen's Or­ ganizational and Grievance Committee reported "despite the difficult and serious challenges that we have had to encounter in the past several years, our industry continues to battle to revitalize the U.S. fleet." SEAMENS ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE "/n reviewing the developments involvinn the Seainens Organizational and Grievance Committee, the Committee can report that despite the difficult and serious challenges that tve have had to encounter in the past several years, our industry continues to battle to revitalize the U.S. fleet and to assure it a base of cargo on tvhich to build. *ISottvithstanding economic and operating difficulties tvhich the maritime industry has recently faced, tve conclude that some of our affiliates have generally fared tvell, ivhile others are experiencing difficulties in varying degrees. Encourag­ ingly, tee point to-many positive achievements over the course of the past ttvo years tvhich are an indication that our industry can yet attain its goal of carrying a major share of U.S. cargoes on all U.S. trade routes^." COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES "/n addition to concerning itself tvith legislation affecting its member­ ships, the International is involved in broad issues of importance to the entire trade union movement. In this regard, the SlUtSA supports the policies and objectives of the AFL-CKI. "T/ie Committee has reviewed the Union\s legislative activities as well as its participation in matters before various government agencies since our last Convention. The Committee notes that in this time. Union representatives have appeared frequently before these legislative and executive branch bodies to express the views of the International and its affiliates on a variety of issues."" IBU of the Pacific President Merle Adium chairs and SlU Vice President Paul Drozak records the Inland Boatmen's Committee meeting. The delegates on this committee dealt with the many current legislative actions affecting the towing industry. INLAND BOATMENS ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COAAMITTEE "In the two years since our last convention, the SlUISA has become increasingly involved in issues affecting the future and well-being of our inland waterways, harbors and coasttvise tug operations. "Cogm'saiil of the tremendous importance of ivalerway and tug operations within our national transportation system, the SIUl\A has endeavored to do all it can to insure that the tug and barge industry continues to be a healthy and fast grotving mode of transportation. FISHERMAN AND CANNERY WORKERS ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE 'Tfce livelihoods of U.S. fishermen and fish cannery workers con­ tinues to be threatened by the actions of foreign nations. On the one hand, U.S. coastal fishermen face huge foreign fleets that operate off U.S. shores and plunder U.S. fish stocks, while U.S. distant water tuna fishermen are harassed, seized and fined. At the same time, U.S. fish canners face a growing threat from runatvay canners and the possibility that tariff barriers keeping out foreign canned fish may be done away with. *^As a result of these and other fishing matters, the SlUNA has taken an active role in assisting its fish and cannery worker affiliates. The InternationaVs aid has been instrumental in many cases in achieving a favoraffle conclusion to a number of our concerns."'^ Delegafes from UlVi and SlU of Puerto Rico Delegates to'the Convention make notes and listen attentively to proceedings.^On left are two delegates from the United Industrial Workers, AGLIWD. At right are delegates from the SlU of Puerto Rico. Page 19 -'VT: •' .'yi �Hall, Weisberger, DiGlgrgio, AHiliafe VPs flecfed On the final day of the Convention, the officers of the SIUNA were un­ animously elected to their respective posts for three-year terms. Elected unanimously to the post of SIUNA President was Paul Hall, who expressed his gratitude and told the delegates, "We can win the struggles we are in, and improve the organiza­ tions to which each of us are members." Morris Weisberger, secretary-trea­ surer of the SIUNA-affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific, was unanimously elected to the position of International executive vice president. Joseph DiGiorgio, secretary-treasu­ rer of the SIU, AGLIWD, was unani­ mously elected to serve as secretarytreasurer of the International. I ; r i \ J SIUNA Vice Presidents Twenty-one representatives of the affiliates of the SIUNA were unani­ mously elected aS vice presidents. They are: Kenneth Olsen, secretary-treasurer, Alaska Fishermen's Union; Gilbert Gauthier, president, Canadian Marine Officers Union; Everett Clark, presi- surer, Military Sea Transport Union; John Burt, secretary-treasurer. New Bedford Fishermen's Union; Jack Dwyer, assistant secretary-treasurer. Sailors Union of the Pacific; Frank Drozak, vice president, SIU-AGLIW District; Fred J. Farnen, vice president, SIU-AGLIW District; Earl Shepard, representative, SlU-Inland Boatmen's Union, and Lindsey J. Williams, representative, SlU-United Industrial Workers. SIUNA General Counsel Howard Schulman (back to camera) swears in the newly elected officials to the SlUNA's executive board. Among those elected/ vyere Paul Hall, president; Mofrls Weisberger, executive vice president, and Joe DIGIorglo, executive secretary-treasurer. dent. Democratic Union Organizing trial Workers; Ed Turner, president, Committee; Merle Adlum, president, Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, and Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific; Henry Disley, president, Marine Fire­ Carroll G. Clark, president. Interna­ men's Union. Also, Roy A. Mercer, secretary-trea­ tional Union of Petroleum and Indus­ Also, Keith Terpe, president. Sea­ farers International Union of Puerto Rico, Caribe and Latin America; Roman Gralewicz, president. Seafarers International Union of Canada; Burt E. Lanpher, secretary-treasurer. Staff Officers Association of America; John Aguilar, president. Sugar Workers Union No. 1 of Crockett, Calif.; Michael Spadacini, president. Trans­ portation and Allied Workers of Cali­ fornia; Steve Edney, president. United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, and Jack Tarentino, president. Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean. Issues on Marifime, Affiliates, Labor Movement 9 Convention Delegates OK 38 Resolutions Delegates at the recently concluded SIUNA 17th Biennial Convention held in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 2-4 unanimously passed 38 resolutions concerning maritime, matters affecting affiliates, and subjects vital to the entire labor movement. The resolutions were presented to the delegates by the chairman of the Resolutions Committee Joe Goren of the Marine, Cooks and Stewards Union. The Committee's recommenda­ tions were accepted unanimously. Resolutions passed on maritime issues included: • The development of a national cargo policy that will assure the U.S. fleet a substantial share of American cargoes in all the trade routes of the world. This could be achieved through cargo preference requirements, bilateral shipping arrangements and other cargo sharing procedures. I-:- ; • iic'- -- rft< M V "• • Complete support -of the AFLCIO Executive Council position on de­ tente with the Soviet Union, adopted bn July 31, 1975, which stated that "any large-scale grain purchase deals with Soviet Bloc nations should be stopped until adequate safeguards for the Free World, the American people and the U.S. Merchant Marine are firmly established on the basis of com­ plete reciprocity, in the spirit of true detente, not the Administration's cala­ mitous one-way detente with the Com­ munist superpowers." • Immediate passage of legislation in Congress to place the Virgin Islands under the provisions of the Jones Act and repeal of the 1950 law whTch allows administrative waivers of this Act. • Strong opposition to enactment of any type of tax, toll or user charge on commerce or fuel for inland water transportation; support for the immedi­ ate resumption of construction of Locks and Dam No. 26 at Alton, 111., in order that efficient waterway operations may be maintained; urging the Congress to end all appropriations for new hopper dredges for the U.S. Corps of Engineers and that instead, private hopper dredges be chartered by the Corps to complete its projects; and that the Interstate Commerce Commission should main­ tain its control over the flexibility of regulated railroads to raise and lower rates on water competitive routes, so that the rails do not use sharpshooting rate practices to drive out w^ter com­ petition, to the detriment of U.S. con­ sumers. • Strong support for the consolida­ tion of maritime responsibilities in a unified maritime agency. • Strong opposition to the Coast Guard rules approving a new rating of apprentice mate. • Congress should promptly pass H.R. 200, a bill to set up a 200 mile fishing conservation zone around the United States which would protect U.S. coastal fisheries, but which would leave the U.S.-distant fishermen free to fish off other nations' coasts for tuna and other migratory species, and that a pro­ gram should be set up to provide assist­ ance to U.S. fishing operators to enable them to modernize and upgrade their fleets and to obtain insurance and other protection on a commercially viable basis. • Strongly urge Congress to con­ tinue its opposition to all future HEW plans to close or transfer the USPHS Hospitals and to continue to provide additional funds to modernize the hos­ pitals and expand their missions. • Two separate resolutions pledg­ ing the continued full support of the National Maritime Council, and also the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems in their re­ spective endeavors. • Support and endorsement of the efforts of the SIUNA-affiliated Staff Officers Association of America to re­ quire that every American vessel have on board a crewmember trained to pro­ vide medical services of a Marine Physi­ cian Assistant. • Urge the development of a new maritime program toward which the SIUNA will work in close conjunction with all segments of the maritime in­ dustry. Page20 WA: Joseph Goren • Demand that the Secretary, of Commerce end the injustice of the dis­ crimination against American fisher­ men, and_enforce existing fishing laws equally for foreign nationals as well as American fishermen. • A call for bilateral action on the part of both the United States and Canada to protect the Great Lakes waters from being exploited by runa­ way foreign-flagships. A call for legisla­ tion to be enacted restricting trade on the Great Lakes to the U.S. and Canada. • Endorsement of an act which would amend current Congressional legislation prohibiting gambling devices in interstate and foreign commerce. Other Resolutions Other resolutions passed by the Con­ vention delegates were: • A tribute to the late Peter McGavin, former executive secretarytreasurer of the Maritime Trades De­ partment, who passed away on July 6, 1975. • Congress should enact divorcement-of-operations legislation to break the monopolistic hold of the multina­ tional oil companies over America's energy industry. • In two separate resolutions, a call upon the Congress to increase the mini­ mum wage in stages over the next two years to reach $3 an hour in early 1977; and to repeal section 14(b) of the Taft- • Strongly urge the Congress to de­ velop and enact a coordinated national energy poljcy that fully protects the best interests of the American people. • Full support and cooperation to the organizing efforts of the AFL-CIO Department of Public Employes. • Support enactment of a compre­ hensive reorganization of the unem­ ployment compensation system to be set up under a single Federal program. • Urge the Congress to pass, during this session, a national system of post­ card voter registration. • Call upon the Congress to adopt a Constitutional Amendment to give the District of Columbia full voting rep-* resentation in Congress. • The SIUNA makes every possible additional effort to have the goods manufactured by its unions identified by their union label through negotiated Continued on Page 21 Seafarers Log "-V f:-' . NAL U Hartley Act which has lead to the adop­ tion of Right to Work laws in 19 states. • A pledge to work to bring all di­ verse small groups and organizations in different neighborhoods together, and to organize community, city and state conferences with elected delegates from, the neighborhood groups as well as , delegates elected from unions and other organizations to tackle many day-to­ day problems. • To work for the rapid adoption and implementation of H.R. 50 and S. 50, the Full Employment and Equal Opportunity Act. Also, to urge Con­ gress to act more quickly in authorizing government expenditure, sufficient to turn our economy around and increase the oVbrtime premium under the Fair Labor Standards Act and related legis­ lation from time-and-one-half to double time. • Urge the U.S. Government to seek to negotiate an end to foreign prefer­ ences and financial advantages that assist foreign-based service industries in competing against U.S. service com­ panies. • Strong support for a policy of fullemployment for the United States. :i'' �Meqny Attacks Detente, USSR Grain Deal Continued irom Page 3 rj, , ... To combat this situation, Meany called for the establishment of a government Wheat Board, similar to the Operating in Canada, to oversee foreign grain sales. Under the Canadian system, their private grain operators are allowed to make trans- actions with countries of the Free World as agents of the Canadian Wheat Board. However, in dealing with Com­ munist countries with state controlled economies, all negotiations are on a government to government basis. The AFL-CIO president strongly affirmed that the Soviet Government must not be allowed fo "deal with our profit-hungry, greedy private interests over the heads of our American gov­ ernment to the detriment of the Ameri­ can consumer." With a note of sarcasm, Meany pointed out that Earl Butz, secretary of agriculture, and Clarence Palmby, former assistant secretary of agriculture during the 1972 grain deal and now vfce-president of the multi-million dol­ lar Continental Grain Co., "won't buy the idea of a government controlled wheat board." According to the AFL-CIO presi­ dent, both Butz and Palnpby have said ttat the grain companies are better equipped to deal whh the Soviet Union than the government of the United Henry Disley, president of the SlUNA-afflliated Marine Firemen's Union and States, and that the grain companies, head of his union's delegation, participates in Convention proceedings. '^get along wonderfully" with the U.S. government. Meany forcefully stated: *<You're damn right .they get along wonderfully. That's a nice cozy set-up, And maybe the fact that they get along so wonderfully... tells us something Continued from Page 2 On the financial front, the District has about the whole big deal." in^ pension, welfare and vacation bene­ fared extermely well. Since the last con­ He continued that "all these she­ fits. vention, we have scored appreciable nanigans and maneuverings, all this In line with the AGLIWD's contin­ gains in our financial position, ahd we uing efforts to provide better multiple are striving to maintain and strengthen double talk from government indicates services to the membership, we have it. In addition, our pension, welfare and that the American consumers are get­ instituted a program of expanding the vacation plans continue to increase in ting the short end of the stick as the Union Halls in our ports. Under this size and financial soundness; thus in­ result of what could be jokingly referred program, we have constructed a new suring the greatest possible benefits Md to as 'a foreign policy'." facility in Jacksonville, Florida, and security to our members. % , Meany ^ , asserted .. . that "the Soviet Our training and upgrading programs wheat deal with its potential economic established a new hall in Wilmington, California. Union facilities in Tampa, at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney ^i^sery for the American people is a Puerto Rico and San Francisco are also Point have multiplied in number and clear indicator of the need for a drastic being enlarged and improved. Since this degree of sophistication during the past turn-around in American foreign policy project was initiated, it has proven to two years. They now include courses for in the direction of reasonableness and be of great benefit to the members, not advanced pumping procedures, auto­ fair play for all the people of the world, only because these facilities provide mation and LNG training. These pro­ including our own people." He also more pleasant surroundings for the grams are enabling our members to affirmed that "the time has come for a members' activities, but b^^se they keep abreastof the many new techno­ real reassessment of what our foreign permit a more efficient service delivery logical developments inNthe maritime policy means and what effect it has on the day-to-day aspects of American system to the membership. industry. life." In the all important area of educa­ The members of the District have In wrapping up his address to the tion, theSeafarers' Scholarship Program also continued their participation in SIUNA Convention, the AFL-CIO which has awarded over 100 scholarship political action and legislative efforts grants to members and their dependents, through SPAD which enables them to has been expanded. It now annually have an effective voice on all matters awards two $5,000. scholarships to affecting their economic and personal members wishing to attend two-year life. These efforts have included giving Continued from Page 20 junior colleges or advanced technical our all out support to the fight for an training programs, as well as five oil cargo preference law, maintaining contracts or union license agreements. $10,000 scholarships for members and a vigilant watch for attacks against the Two separate resolutions expresstheir dependents wishing to enroll in Jones Act, continuing the battle to keep ing the thanks and appreciation of the four-year college programs. -USPHS hospitals open, and opposing International to AFL-CIO President In addition, our nationwide network third-flag moves aimed at undercutting George Meany for his support, encour­ of SIU clinics and blood banks continue the U.S. liner trade. agement and leadership, and to the to serve hundreds of members and their In addition, the District has main­ headquarters staff and departments of families annually • with free-of-charge tained its status as a participant in port the AFL-CIO for the assistance they examinations, tests, and other health councils throughout the United States, have given. care services. • Resolutions dealing with the prob­ as well as in state and local central bodies in order to insure that the views lem of runaway industries in the Com­ of maritime are heard and the interests monwealth of Puerto Rico and the con­ of the maritime industry are protected. tinental U.S. and a call upon the Because of economic indicators, we governor and legislature of Puerto Rico view the conditions that are likely to to take steps to stop this practice; strong The SIU has received a notice that occur in the next few months as requir­ opposition to a proposal to eliminate the Alahama Legislature has reinstated ing our constant efforts, as in the past, certain aspects of Federal jurisdiction over certain labor matters in Puerto the employee deduction for the state to preserve the progress we have made Rico. and to forge ahead. However, we are unemidoyment compensation tax. • Support any effort to pass a City Under tfiis provision aD Seafarers most optimistic that in the fairly fore­ Ordinance that will eliminate the pos­ seeable future there wUl be an upturn working ships under contract to Water­ sibility of any corporation or business man, which is located in Mobile, Ala., which will afford greater employment —^under an existing contract with any wHl have 0.5 percent deducted from opportunities for our membership with labor organization—deviating from the resultant economic return to them, and, the first $4,200 of their taxable earnings. agreement as long as such agreement is simultaneously, improvement of the Hiis tax wfll be deducted from wsges still in force and effect. District's standing and its overall paid on or after Oct. i, 1975. • A resolution calling for support strength as a Trade Union institution. Participating in Conrention 'Great Strides' Made president rebutted a recent statement by North Dakota Senator George McGovem, a constant critic of labor's stand on the grain question, who said: "The function of a labor union is to protect the conditions of work of its members, period. Not to interfere with foreign policy." Meany staunchly stated that "what we've got to understand is that the forei^ policy of this country affects the daily lives of all the American people. I say the people of this country have a right to have their say about foreign affairs." AFL-CIO President Meany con­ cluded: "I can tell you, speaking for the AFL-CIO, I'm sure, speaking for the Seafarers International Union, that come what may we're going to continue to have our say, loudly and clearly, on American foreign policy." 1975 Conyentigii y;;; "rte AFL-C^ MaHtime T^eS ^partmeqt, which Is comprised of 44 unions repreSentiiig nearly ei^hit million American workers, will conK duct its 1975 Biennial Convention; Sept. 29-30 at the Hyatt Hotel On Union Square in ^n Francisco, Calif. MTD President Panl Hall wUl chair the two-^ay Convention. One of the major themes of the' Convention w31 be *'The Amerimm; Woriter and Unemploynient.'V The, Convention will discuss ffie ecwnoinic ~ and political factors which have led to the. natipn's bluest unenqdoy-' ment rate since the Dejpression, and it will pn^O steps that mnst bO taken to overcome the unemploy­ ment proUem. The Convention wffi also fmxis on the nroldemsof the l^ '' ^ indushry and is expected to adopt series of res^idions calling for le iidiye ind 01^^ actions to fosleri hesdthy mmdhant marine. Guest speakers at the MTD Coa-| dent Geoige Meany and AFl^^ OK 3 8 Resolutions Alabama Sets Wage Tax of the plan to select an all American, Trans-Alaska route for transporting natural gas down the North Slope to the lower 48 states. The Committee also recommended that the resolution be sent to the Executive Board of the MTD and AFL-CIO for study and action. William Hamilton and Frank Hall John E. Anderson requests that you contact him as soon as possible at 1-38 Mimaru Cho, Yokosuka, Japan 238. Paul J. Wilkinson George F. Wilkinson requests that you contact him as soon as possible at 849 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. 02215. Thomas H. Malone, Jr. Missy Fergu^n asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 4830 84th St. NE, MarysviUe, Wash. 98270, or call her at 659-8815. Page 21 September, 1975 1 �USPHS Appr^iates Xind Comments' Wc very much appreciate Seafarer Harold Rapps kmd Icommentis about our Baltichore hosjpital in the July 1975 issuchf ^ the Seafarers Log. <5^1 It is rewarding to hear that our patients are pleased at the care and services provided at our hospital and to know that they feel we are doing the job we set out to do. We would like the Union and its members to know that we ^jare grateful for the continuing si^pobt given to Ae Public ^ health Service hospitals. E^anl L ttiiuuiii, MJ>., M Di^orUSPIfil iV .".riT; ; v /:-• .;f/!i,..;--'.';;t,'\4 WK^' 'm , Our State Department has always viewed the U.S. merchant marine as the most expendable pawn in its game plan for international dealings. -Traditionally the most consistent de­ tractor and opponent of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet, under the present Secre= tary of State the Department has inten­ sified its efforts to offer up our merchant marine as a lure intended to draw for­ eign governments into State-conceived "friendships". One of the loudest voices calling for a veto of the Energy Transportation Act of 1974 belonged to the State Depart­ ment which threatened that the bill would invite reprisals by foreign nations. Not once did State mention that over 20 nations already have cargo preference laws protecting their national fleets, all implemented without any objection from the State Department. Now the State Department is again acting as a self-styled protector of for­ ( eign-flag fleets, calling for the rejection of a Non-National Carrier Bill which would only require that third-flag carriers in our foreign commerce charging freight rates below those set by the various, shippers' conferences prove that these low rates are compensatory, or in other words, that a profit is being made. This legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Hawaii's Senator Daniel Inouye and in the House by Reps. Leonor Sullivan, Paul McCloskey and Thomas Downing after the state-owned fleets of the Soviet Union and Poland began a conscious campaign to drive out all competition by systematically undercut­ Page 22 ting the rates of Japanese carriers. By undercutting rates by as much as 33 percent, Soviet bloc carriers are making deep inroads in the U.S. liner trade and seriously threatening the very existence of the U.S. merchant fleet. These rate cuts are made possible, not by a more efficient Soviet fleet, but by the Russian's willingness to temporarily forego profit in return for political advan­ tage and eventual monopolistic control of ocean freight movement. Of course the State Department has urged the rejection of this bill in hearings before the Senate. Not satisfied with the impact of its public testimony. State has now appar­ ently begun leaking stories to the press that the bill was conceived by the mari­ time unions and introduced as a result of political contributions. Whether these stories are simply lies' consciously fabricated by State to help kill the Non-National Carrier Bill, or are the result of its inability to understand why anyone, no less the U.S. Congress, would want to protect our merchant marine, we want to warn the State De­ partment that the SIU's attempts to protect the y.S. fleet cannot be stopped by underhanded methods or whispering campaigns. As President Paul Hall told the dele­ gates at the 17th SIUNA Convention, "We might well warn State and its Secre­ tary that he had better stop trying to package the U.S. merchant marine for delivery to his partners in detente. We are not going to lie down and play will­ ing hostage." Shipmal'es 1 would like to express my thanks to Bosun S, Monardq airuj the ship's cfew of the SS Carter SroAr/on for all they did for me wjien I needed them. I am doing well. EnderaaDyi Jessie Ray B '"r- r ' •MM '.•Mm -Mm Iwish to t^f this bf^rtuipiity i^'try;fd^^ M gratitude Weffare JWaifii. I kiiqw ^pve aS else that i di^d duulung and i^family if I didiibt hayd the Plan to fall fead^ om'^ ^ FnMentidly, Dfaiwkidie, Pcinioaer Carfyte,,lBS.® ... •• OmcfaLPublicstlon orttw: S«afarerv1ntam«tti<>ns! Unton of Nortb Ambrtca, AflanUc. Qulf, tafias and Inland Waters CMfetrHd. Executiva Soard N Paul Halt Cal Tannerf ;;Ear| Sh^ard,V/ce-Pras/d^^ Joa DiQloffllo, Saerai8>yrTrsas(/rer , tindsey Williams, V/ca-Pres/dertf •Frank Cribrak, VieS-Presidfint / Paul Drozak; U.icB-Presl06nt i^biished rnonthly axcept^^^^ V morrth Irt July by Seafarers Irrternatldrial Union, Atfantte/ Guif, tisKs? sn«t InlaTSd Waters EH»tfl«st. APt-ClO, 67^ Fourth AWinui, Brooklyn, SiV. H?32. Tel. ,.^-:66p0.;:S«^'ond; plaiis ^sta«« ^Id-'at;,Bri)pklyn i'SsMh Seafarers Log �AUG. 1-31,1975 DISPATCHERS REPORT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes •• Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago ,'... Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes Port Boston New York ...^ Philadelphia Baltimore .". Norfolk .... Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico •.. Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes——— Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama ;.. Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes ^^——tAlpena ,.. .vv; r.:... .;> i ; Buffalo Cleveland Detroit .... i.....;..». V... Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 8 67 17 23 17 7 29 54 23 26 14 33 7 82 0 3 410 4 6 1 3 3 3 3 6 2 3 2 2 1 3 0 0 42 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 51 4 19 9 1 4 43 26 4 5 23 5 61 0 4 264 4 8 4 .5 4 0 1 0 4 1 1 9 3 7 6 1 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 194 32 67 27 18 63 132 61 99 43 66 14 179 0 10 1,021 5 20 4 4 11 4 6 15 6 6 5 8 1 7 0 1 103 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 16 3 5 21 5 6 5 62 472 3 1 1 2 1 0 1 9 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 26 6 9 34 8 15 4 102 366 19 5 9 9 5 7 1 55 113 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 7 4 11 16 10 2 9 59 1,080 0 1 2 1 4 0 2 10 113 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 6 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 61 10 22 10 6 22 64 16 30 15 23 10 61 0 1 352 6 5 4 14 3 7 1 40 392 1 26 3 4 0 3 4 13 6 11 6 5 2 14 0 0 98 3 1 1 . 0 0 1 0 6 104 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ 0 0 0 1 1 46 3 13 10 1 1 27 19 16 4 20 2 52 1 - 2 219 0 20 2 2 2 0 1 6 1 1 2 6 0 12 5 3 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 136 24 56 30 12 49 131 31 , 94 27 47 21 118 0 2 783 8 64 6 18 7 5 8 32 18 40 8 15 3 28 0 1 261 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 19 6 6 19 3 6 2 61 280 23 3 3 2 0 3 1 35 .98 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 4 6 17 4 3 2 36 819 1 0 1 1 1 0 2 6 267 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 4 9 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 26 9 9 6 2 13 29 12 15 6 14 3 30 0 0 174 1 7 1 2 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 1 0 2 3 1 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 2 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 I 0 1 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 186 1 33 3 3 4 2 2 27 21 6 3 23 2 26 0 2 158 1 9 2 1 4 1 0 0 3 2 0 8 4 8 11 0 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 72 16 24 18 4 37 ' 66 25 60 11 26 12 81 0 0 455 2 15 1 4 2 0 1 3 2 8 4 1 1 2 0 1 46 0 .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 1 5 4 6 1 26 184 10 0 0 0 3 2 ' 0 15 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 1 3 4 2 1 16 471 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa •. • • Mobile ...... New Orleans . Jacksonville -.. San Francisco Wilmington . Seattle Puerto Rico Houston .. Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea ...... Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo .. Cleveland Detroit ...... ^ Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes .. Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes . .. Totals All Depts. Deep Sea ....... Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea A Great Lakes A Iidand Waders Wo PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., BUyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, kiicli 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. U16 E. BaltiiiioK St 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Man. 215 Eases St 02111 (617) 482.4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Fnakiln St 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, RL. .9383 S. Ewliig Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Oldo 1290 Old Rfrer Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROrr, Mkb. 10225 W. 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LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W.Kennedy Blvd.33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf.. 5iON. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Bos 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 NBion Ohdori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Page 23 September, 1975 \ I- »>•••-..g �New SIU Pensioners ':v Blair Allison, 62, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Aflison had sailed for 37 years. He was born in Pennsylvania and is now a resi­ dent of New York City. ; 'r- f.-: r • : A 11 Francisco Alvarez, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York soling as a cook. Brother Alvarez Jiad sailed for 26 years. Born in Tampa, he is now a resident of Miami. John G. Atherton, 67, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an electrician. Brother Atherton had sailed for 29 years. A native of Canada, he is now a resi­ dent of Ueesburg, Fla. Clyde T. Clark, 53, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 and sailed as a bosun. Brother Clark had sailed for 28 years. He is a wounded World War II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. A Missis­ sippi native, he is now a resident of Oceanway, Fla. Eduvigis De Jesus, 55, joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Philadel­ phia sailing as an oiler. Brother De Jesus sailed for 35 years. He walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Bom in Puerto Rico, he is now a resident of Fajardo, Puerto Rieo. \• • Louis G. Dennis, 62, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief cook. Brother Dennis sailed for 45 years. He was born in Virginia and is now a resi­ dent of St. Albans, Queens, N.Y; 'hi' ... : sis A fv . /i •; "7' ' Salvatore A. Di Maggie, 50, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. Brother Di Maggio sailed for 29 years. He was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was; at the January 1965 rally of the District Council 37 beef. Seafarer |>i Maggib is a U.S. Navy veteran/of World War II. Born in New Ycrk, he is a resident of lirooklyn, N.Y.y Oodis Marceaux, 66 joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Mobile sailing in the steward department. Brother Marceaux had sailed for 28 years. He was born in Louisiana and is now a resident of Bayou La Batre, Ala. Glenlous C. Lawson, 57, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing as a bosun. Brother Lawson had sailed for 30 years. He is a veteran of the pre-World War_ II U.S. Army. Setdarer Lawson was bom in Moutash, Ky. and is now a resident of Erwin, Tenn. Joseph B. Bobola, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Alpena, Mich, in 1956 sailing as an AB for the Huron Cement Co. Brother Bobola was born in Michigan and is now a resi­ dent of Onaway, Mich. Vincent J, Call, 64, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New Orleans sailing in the steward de­ partment. Brother Cali had sailed for 35 years. He was born in Loui­ siana and is now a resident of New Orleans. Francis L. Giissom, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1959 sailing as a cook. Brother Grissom is a U.S. Army paratroop veteran of World War II. He was bom in Waco, Tex. and is now a resident of Dallas. Roland E. Lanoue, 62, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Lanoue had sailed for 33 years. He received a Personal Safety Aw^d in 1960 for sailing aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Frances and served on a picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Canada, he is now a resident of New Port Richey, Fla. Virgil J. Appleton, 61, joined the SIU in the port of Franlrfort, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an OS for the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. Brother Appleton had sailed for 24 years. He was born in Arcadia, Mich, and is now a resident of Elberta, Mich. John I. Calamla, 51, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as an oiler. Brother Calamia had sailed for 26 years and is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in New Orleans, he is now a resident there. Paul Frankmanls, 56, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Norfolk sailing as- a lireman-watertender. Brother Frankmanis sailed for more than 28 years and was on the picket line in the _N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Latvia, he is now a resident of San Francisco. Jose|di J. Keating, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief electrician and third assistant engineer. Brother Keating has sailed for 29 years and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in New York, he is now a resident of Vernon, N.J. Richard G. Martinez, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief steward. Brother Martinez had sailed for 34 years. He was bom in Tampa and is now a resident of Nuevo Laredo, Tampico, Mexico. Dary Letoumeau, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Bother Letoumeau had sailed for 31 years and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. He was born in Can­ ada and is now a resident of Levis, Quebec, Canada. Christos Mavrondis, 71, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of San Francisco sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Mavroudis had sailed for 47 years. Born in Greece, he is now a resident of New York City.^ Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation. Plans Cash Benefits Paid -.'f ;• Number JiiIy24-Aog.27,1975 MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES ^^eath In Hospital Daily @ $1.06 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 ..r. Special Equipment ; Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical .. ...... Miaternity Blood Transfusions Optical «•. • • ...» ... 97 4,184 1,381 117 21 53,100 19 1,430 268 520 82 142 ^ 10 3 . 145 •—• • 3 ' 0 $ 288,279.00 4,184.00 4,143.00 11,097.82 1,442.92 424,800.00 2,411.62 40,123.05 12,325.40 3,085 491 876 119 15 1,053 120,209.50 2,838.41 21,987.26 3,600.00 595.00 4,006.53 674,481.62 18,836.57 119,437.74 33,980.25 1,478.00 27,135.30 102 1,361 923 ^ 105 549 1 20 6 13,788 . 26,000.00 25,739.50 7,961.22 2,551.66 2,268.76 810.01 300.00 13,999.20 310,000.00 195,804.97 37,043.49 16,351.91 13,623.72 72.00 4,399.16 2,006,00 96,655.50 L419.00 29,329.90 . 83,188 16,400 6,915 106,503 $ YEAR TO DATE - 344,831.35 2,369,442.94 - 573,067.00 4,040,362.30 400,991.78 3,801,812.43 $1,318,890.13 $10,211,617.67 . Seafarers Log' 'A • •rvX: y ;r'i. W-y^' MONTH TO DATE 45,833.70 290.00 441.00 2,013.19 471.00 52,744.00 543.75 5,939.56 2,269.10 77. TOTALS 3Total Seafarers Welfare Plan . ...... I. > 10,639 Total Seafarers Pension Plan . . -i.....:. v . 2,358 •, Total Seafarers Vacation Plan .... 1....'.. 749 Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation 13,746 , YEAR TO DATE 15 290 * 147 21 6 6,593 4 157 68 . PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Ajcath ............................... 8 Hospital & Hospital Extras 209 Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses . .1 144 ^^Surgical .............................. '/ 15/ . ^Jptical .............................. • 58 Blaod Transfusions . » >.. \ Special Equipment ..... J. iO^e/fltal .......... ............... 1 -i Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ - 1,994 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Amount 'j.:: M iiiiittittii • ^ �"W. • ti''i \^iV?5?L' -••••• .-f • "'^ • •'>•'• •> , , •" STEER A CLEAR COURSEI If yoo arc coavktod of poaMaskm of aay illegal drag heioia, baiUtnlates, q»eed, LSD, or even maiiliiaiia—the U^. Coast Gaaid will leroke yoar seaaum papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That oicaBs that you lose for the rest of your life the right to aiake a liviag by the sea. Howem, it doesB*t quite ead there erca R you recefee a suspeaded You nmy lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to owa a gun. You also may lose the opporiunit^ of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may Jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licoised or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, tte county, or the F^ral government. Ifs a pretty to^ rap, but thafs exactly how it is and yon can't do aaything about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputattoa for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not mily destroy your rl^t to a good Hvdltiood, it can destroy yourlife. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both yoar physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially trae aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at aD times for the safe opmtion of the vesseL Dont let drugs destroy your natural rigiht to a good, happy, productive Uie. Stay drug feee and steer a clear course. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific pro.vision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, m..Kes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust fui^s of the SIU Atlantk; Guif, Lskes and Inland Waters District are adininici*~:i jj) accordance with the provisions of various trust fund sgrseinCRts. AU ihese agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. AILexpenditures and disburse­ ments of trust fuiids are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracu are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shiMwners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. Toe proper address for this is: CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with imprcved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes tc political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No CSmribution 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 ai contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have beea violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or InforuMtioa, he ' immediately notify SIU President Paul Hail at headquarters by certified maiL return receipt requested. Frank Drotak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 27S. 2dth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1121S Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LUG. 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 ip 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 sarne. 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 tolieadquarters. Politics Is Rorkchops Dohafe to SPAD , . New York Philadelphia .. .. Baltimore .... .. Norfolk ..... .. Jacksonville .. .. .. Detroit Houston New Orleans .. .. Mobile .. San Francisco . .. Wilmington .. .. Seattle .. Piney Point .. .. Columbus .... .. Chicago .. Port Arthur .. .. .. Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland .... .. Jersey City . . . .. Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Oct. 20 Oct. 24 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 14 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 mu Deep Sea Date Port UIW 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ...... . .. 2:30 p.m. .. — 5:00 p.m. ..,... ... ... .... 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ..,... 9:30 a.m. .. . .. 5:00 p.m.'. .,... ... — 2:00 p.m. .. ... — 2:30 p.m. . . ... ... • * « • ' • • ... 5:00 p.m. ... .;.; 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m....... ... .... 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ... .:. 5:00 p.m. ... .. . — .. — ... ... .... 2:30 p.m. .. — ...,.. ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... 10:30 a.m. ;.. ... ... .10:30 a.m. .. .. .:. ... 5:00 p.m. ... • '• ' •• ... •" • •• • .., % . ... 5:00 p.m. ... .. . V V « • 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — — — 7:00 p.m. . — — — — — — 1:00 p.in. • • — Oct. 16 ..., Oct. 13 .... • • mrnam ... 5:00 p.m. ... Page 25 September, 1975 V-- '>U �Digest of SlU ••-V, TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Wa­ terways), July 20—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Jack Kingsley; Secretary T. Ulisse; Educational Director John Meo; Deck Delegate Pedro Aloa; Engine Del­ egate Stanley Phillips; Steward Dele­ gate Gilbert Murray. Secretary reported "We can write our own guide to 'Fara­ way Places and Exotic Ports' after this voyage. Iskenderum, Turkey near the Syrian border with two weeks port time gave plenty of time for trips inland to ancient glories of the past. Livorno, Italy near Pisa, Piraeus, Greece with Athens in all its splendor. Rota, Spain with nearby ancient Cadiz. Now home­ ward bound for the city by the Golden Gate, San Francisco, Calif." $3.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), July 28—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Cyril Mize, Jr.; Secretary J. Mar; Education­ al Director Ford; Deck Delegate How­ ard C. Alterson; Engine Delegate S. A. Barbara. Chairman issued new con­ tracts to crew. Suggested "that all mem­ bers support SPAD. No disputed OT. Next port Long Beach. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship Lines), July 13—Chairmajp, Recertified Bosun Arthur McGmnis; Secretary J. Sumpter; Educational Di­ rector Union.Sanders, Jr.; Engine Dele­ gate A. Clark; Steward Delegate J. E. Bell. $450 received from crew and of­ ficers on voyage No. 38 for the movie fund and 20 movies were purchased for the benefit of the crew for the pres­ ent voyage. No disputed OT. Crewmembers welcomed aboard two recent graduates of Piney Point, Ronald Celious and Mark S. Johnson in true SIU fashion. All members were reminded of the importance of voluntarily donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for the preparations and serving of the good chow for the present voyage. Next port Abidjan. CANTIGNY (Int. Ocean Transport), July 5—Chairman J. Nava; Secretary W. Todd; Educational Director J. Cline; Deck Delegate Thomas Walker. No disputed OT. A letter was forwarded to Headquarters requesting educational material. Pat Smouthers joined the ves­ sel upon graduating from HL^S and is doing an outstanding job and is a good shipmate. MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine), July 27—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. M. Wallace; Secretary F. R. Hicks; Ed­ ucational Director V. D'India; Deck Delegate J. Arellanes; Steward Dele­ gate Peter Batayias. No disputed OT. Latest Seafarers Log was received with contract and the members were asked to read carefully. A motion was made to accept the new contract and was car­ ried unanimously. Crewmembers were asked to show any new members from HLSS anything that would be helpful to these brothers. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Norfolk, Va. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Service), July 20—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Walter Nash; Secretary A. Panagopoulas. No disputed OT. Chair­ man explained to membership new con­ tract and everybody agreed that it was a very good move that the membership participated in negotiating. Page 26 BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), July 9—Chairman, Recertified Bosun James Dixon. $29.90 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the new contract as to its many benefits for the Seafarers welfare. Also, he discussed the importance of having an enrollment beneficiary card up-to-date. We will not forget our tobacco chewing and long story telling wiper C. R. Brackett who is leaving us for a well earned rest. We wish him well and we will sure miss him. Educational Director reports that the crew has shown a great amount of in­ telligence and sound sensible thinking which is a great asset as to the safety and welfare of the ship and personnel. Flowers were sent by the crew for First Assistant Engineer Gilson who passed away while at Jacksonville. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. The steward department expresses sincerest thanks to all of the crew for keeping pantries and messhalls clean and orderly. The crew wishes to go on record for a vote of thanks to our negotiating committee for a beneficial contract concerning the welfare of the membership. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), July 7—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun A. E. Bourgot; Secretary L*. Nicholas; Educational Director K. L. Hart; Deck Delegate J. P. Pettus; Engine Delegate I. Galeas; Steward Delegate- P. L. Hunt. No disputed OT. Communications received from Head­ quarters were read and accepted. Re­ ported to the Seafarers Log "Everyone seems to be happy working under the new contract also with the feeling that the rank and file played a most im­ portant part in bringing to a close the new contract." A vote of thanks to chief electrician for the prompt installation of a new wasfeing machine and dryer. Next port New Orleans. MOHAWK (Ogden Marine), July 6 —Chairman, Recertified Bosun Pete D. Sheldrake; Swretary F. E. Burley; Edu­ cational Director W. D. Kawick. No disputed OT. Chairman held an open discussion on the new contract and how it would benefit all of SIU seamen and of the merits of the new working clauses. Everyone connnended the stew­ ard department on an excellent variety of food and the immediate service of same. Next port Autonio, Chile. NOTRE DAME VICTORY (Eco­ logical Steamship), July 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Gaetano Mattioli; Secretary J. Golder; Educational Direc­ tor George Thompson; Deck Delegate Richard Heffley; Engine Delegate Ed­ ward Murray; Steward Delegate James Robinson. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman held a discus­ sion on SPAD and pointed out to the new members the progress attained by these donations. Steward discussed the opportunities for all of going to Piney Point for upgrading. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), July. 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. Weaver; Secretary O. Frezza; Edu- . cational; Director Blanchard. $62 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman brought up the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department. Next port Rota, Spain. Ships' iHieetings JEFF DAVIS (Waterman Steam­ ship), July 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun G. E. Annis; Secretary J. E. Long; Educational Director Bennet. No disputed OT. Chairman reported on the new contract and explained various new sections and clarifications pertain­ ing to sailing board and wages and OT rates. Will try to get a copy of the new contract for each department delegate in Mobile or N.O. Suggested that all remember SPAD. Next port Houston. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land Ser­ vice) July 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. L. Tillman; Secretary L. Thompson; Educational Director W. J. Linberg. $20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chair­ man reports that he has called Frank Boyne in Yokohama concerning a niunber of minor beefs and Frank Boyne will meet the ship in Naha and will bring the new contracts. Next port Inchon. STONEWALL JACKSON (Water­ man Steamship), July 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Carl Lineberry; Sec­ retary G. Tolliver; Educational Direc­ tor John Cantrell; Steward Delegate Eddie Bowers. $498.25 in movie fund. $10.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A motion was made and passed to post all communications. Everything rimning smoothly. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), July 6—Chairman L. G. G. Reck; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director Herbert S. Mar­ tin. $127 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Articles about maritime activities were received and posted. Copies of the new contract were xeroxed and given to each department. Chairman sug­ gested that members donate to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Kobe. ARTHUR MiODLEtON (Water­ man Steamship), July 20—Chairman, Recertified- Bosun B. Edelmon; Secre­ tary J. W. Sanders; Educational Direc­ tor A. E. Delancy. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion- on the re­ ports in the Seafarers Log and also on the new contracts. Everything running smoothly. Next port Bombay. SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Service), July 20—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Charles Boyle; Secretary C. L. Shirah; Educational Director A. Acosta; Deck Delegate J. F. Ryan; En­ gine Delegate Robert Tompkins; Stew­ ard Delegate David Sacher. No dis­ puted OT. The crew of the Sea-Land Venture want to go on record and give the contract negotiators a vote of thanks for a job well done. Next port New Or­ leans. POTOMAC (Ogden Marine), July 27—Chairman, Recertified iSosun Mau­ rice C. Duet; Secretary Mario Canalejo, Sr.; Educational Director Bill Ball; Deck Delegate Donald D. Fleming; Engine Delegate H. E. Diaz; Steward Delegate Charles J. Hickot. The mem­ bers of the committee give a vote of thanks to the crew for the way they performed in Colombo, Sri-Lanka, es­ pecially to the boys from Piney Point. The new contract has been received and posted. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE (Mari­ time Overseas), July 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Boney; Secretary S. J. Davis; Educational Director D. Busby; Deck Delegate M. Hammond; Engine Delegate S. V. Marano; Steward Delegate B. Wirifield. This ship is equipped with a high seas radio phone and has the ability to call the U.S.A. from anywhere in the world. Any calls made must be collect. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for the fine July 4 porch cookout with live charcoal and barbecue spareribs. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land Service), July 13—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun J. Richburg; Secretary R. Sadowski; Educational Director K. Katsalis. $30 in ship's fund exclusive of the fund for extra movies. No disputed OT. Thanks to the Yokohama Agent for a thorough explanation of the new con­ tract. Everything running smoothly. Next port Hong Koiig. ''-•if!-' '1-^ DAI TRAN.SC0L0RAt>6. , ROBERT E, LEE CAROLINA ELIZABETIM# Seafarers log �li ".r: 1^ jRnal Beparturesi Freddie J. Landry, 61, passed away in a Louisiana hospital on July 3. Brother Landry joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Port Ar­ thur in 1964. He had sailed as a captain for jthe Higman Towing Co. from 1933 to 1941 and Siadelnc. from 1941 to 1975. He was born in Jeanerette, La. and was a resident of Thibodaux, La. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. F. J. Landry; a son, Edmond, and four daughters^ Mrs. Leney Champagne, Mrs. Deanna Mae Filice, Betty Ann and Judy May, all of Thibodaux. SIU pensioner Oscar Lee, 67, died of heart disease in Providence Hospital, Mobile on June 7. Brother Lee joined the Union in the pbrt of Mobile in 1951 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He had sailed for 22 years. A native of Gilbertown, Ala., he was a resident of Irvington, Ala. Burial was in Barrytown (Ala.) Cemetery. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Willie Ruth; a step­ son, Philip Ray Odom, and a step­ daughter, Brenda Odom. Doiis C. Massengiil, 39, was dead on arrival of pneumonia at the Vicksburg (Miss.) Hospital on June 21. Sister Massengill joined the SIUaffiliated IBU in 1972 sailing as a towboat cook for the Orgulf Transportation Co. from 1972 to 1975. She was born in Centralia, HI. and was a resident of Paducah, Ky. at the time of her death. Interment was in Mt. Kenton Cemetery, McCracken County, Ky. Surviving is her husband, Willard. SIU pensioner August Adam Smith, 78, died of heart fail­ ure in Community Hospital, La Follette, Tenn. on June 4. Brother Smith joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 23 years. Born in Mt. Pulaski, 111., he was a resident of La Follette. Interment was in Mt. Pulaski Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Nellie; a son, Clarence of Chicago, and a sister, Mrs. Grace E. Buckles of Mt. Pulaski. SIU pensioner Harry L. Coker, 74, died of heart failure in the Galveston USPHS Hospital on June 7. Brother Co­ ker joined the SIUaffiliated IBU in the port of Houston in 1957 sailinc as a marine engineer for G & H Towing Co. from 1957 to 1972. Born in Oklahoma, he was a resident of Galveston. Burial was in Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Mary, and two sons, Harry Jr. and R. L. Coker. OrvlUe L. Amdt, 47, succumbed to arteriosclerosis in Harahan, Tex. on June 21. Brother Arndt joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Mobile sailing as a .chief cook. He had sailed for 30 years. Born in Miimesota, he was a resident of Longview, Tex. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Gar­ dens Cemetery, Longview. Surviving are his widow, Frances; a son. Dale, a daughter, Diane and a sister, Mrs. G. M. Buck of Marshall, Minn. Freddie Bailey, 62, died in San Fran­ cisco on June 12. Brother Bailey joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1962 sailing as a chief cook. Born in Louisiana, he was a resident of San Francisco when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Bessie; five sons, Freddie, Jr., Graling, Percy, Louis and Isiah; three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Williams of San Francisco, Jo Ann and \Jarie and an uncle, D. Monroe of San Francisco. Ronald F. Belew, 37, died of a frac­ tured spinal cord in Lake Huron Hospi­ tal, Alpena, Mich, on June 20. Brother Be­ lew sustained the in­ jury when he fell 20 feet into the hold of ihsMVSS John A. Kling (Reiss Steam­ ship) at the coal dock of the Huron Cement Co. in Alpena. He joined the SIU in the port of Alpena in 1964 sail­ ing as an AB. A native of Alpena, he was a resident there. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a son, Daemond Don of Alpena; a daughter, Candace Marie and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bonnie Belew. Oral F. Burleson, 67, died of heart dis­ ease on June 13. Brother Burleson joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 1969 sailing as a chief cook. A native of Gatesville, Tex., he was a resident of Canoga Park, Calif, when he passed away. Surviving is a son, Fred of Canoga Park. Billie J. Brewer, 47, died on July 15 in Humble, Tex. Brother Brewer joined the SIU in 1945 and sailed as -a chief pumpman. He was a post-war vet­ eran of the U.S. Army. Seafarer Brewer was bom in Birmingham, Ala. and was a resident of Conroe, Tex. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Sharlene; his mother, Jeannie of Hackelberg, Ala.; a son, David and a daughter, Shelia, both of Birmingham. Don C. Stevens, 18, died in Charity Hospital, New Or­ leans, of injuries sus­ tained in an auto crash on May 10. Brother Stevens joined the SIU in the port of Piney Point, Md., in August, 1974 following his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship there. He sailed as an OS. Seafarer Stevens was bom in New Orleans and was a resident of Husser, La., at the time of his death. Burial was in New Sharon Baptist Cem­ etery, Husser. Surviving are his father, Billy E. Stevens of Loranger, La.; his mother, Mrs. Ruby Fletcher; his step­ father, Buddy Fletcher; his stepmother, Mrs. Doris Stevens; his grandmother, Mrs. Eva S. Bahan of Lorange his brother. Seafarer Duane E. Stevens of Loranger, who is a 1971 HLSS gradu­ ate; a sister. Gay Stevens; four step­ sisters, Mrs. Karen Perrilloux, Mrs. Felicia Parker, Mrs. Vicky Crowe and -Shelia Fletcher, and a nephew. Hank Parker, Jr. SIU pensioner Ernest C. De Bautte, 55, died on July 4 in South America. Brother De Bautte joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 27 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. Sea­ farer De Bautte was an infantry vet­ eran of the U.S. Army in World War II and received a SIU Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard the accident-free ship, the SS Frances. He ran for Union office in 1969-1972 and was a Ship's Delegate on the SS Bea­ trice. Born in Louisiana, he was a resi­ dent of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Surviving is his widow. Ana Maria. Victor J. Fuliafico, 55, died of cancer of the pancreas in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore on June 22. Brother Puliafico joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as both a captain and pilot for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1951 to 1975. He was born in Pitco, Pa. and was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a son, Victor, and a daughter, Theresa. Preston J. St. Amant, 56, succumbed to cancer in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on June 13. Brother St. Amant joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New Orleans in 1972 sailing as a cook for National Marine Service. He was born in Vermillion, La. and was a resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss. Inter­ ment was in Kaplan Catholic Cemetery, Kaplan, La. Surviving are his widow, Isabelle and three daughters, Glenda, Elizabeth and Linda, SIU pensioner Edward A. Fitzhugh, 67, died of a chronic illness in Paul Oliver Hospital, Frankfort, Mich., on May 22. Brother Fitzhugh joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an oiler for the Ann Arbor Railroad Carferries Co. from 1924 to 1963. He was born in Michi­ gan and was a resident of Arcadia, . Mich. Interment was in Conway Ceme­ tery, Arcadia. Surviving is a stepdaugh­ ter, Deanna D. Newberry. Marshal! E. Fos­ ter, 57, passed away on July 6. Brother Foster joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New" Orleans sailing as both a chi.ef stewlard and bosun. He jhad sailed 35 years. A native of New Orleans, he was a resi­ dent there when he died. Surviving are his widow, Claudette; his mother, Mrs. J. J. Murry of New Orleans; a son, Gary and a daughter, Debra Ann. SIU pensioner William A. Hedlund, 68, died on June 12^ Brother Hedlund % joined the SlU-affiliV ated IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing for the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad from 1928 to 1972. He was a resident of The Bronx, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Helen and a nephew, John Myer of New York City. Bernard L. Kishel, 65, died on June 21. Brother Kishel joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1969 sailing as a sec­ ond cook. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Born in Virginia, Minn., he was a resident there when he died. Surviving are his mother, Marie of Virginia, Minn, and a brother, C. E. Kishel. Carlos Labiosa, 50, died ori July 4. Brother Labiosa joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. He had sailed for 34 years. A native of Puerto Rico, he was a resident of New York City when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Emma, and two sons, Carlos and Edwin. Theodore A. Hatgimisios, 29, died on^ May 12. Brother Hatgimisios was a member of the SIUaffiliated IBU sailing for the Interstate Oil Co. out of the port of Philadelphia. He had sailed for 11 years. Seafarer Hatgimi­ sios was a resident of Philadelphia. Sur­ viving are his widow, Lucille; a son, Theodore, Jr., and a brother, Nicholas who is a member of the SIU in Phila­ delphia. SIU pensioner Lyle A. Bums, 64, died of cancer of the lung in Samaritan Hospital, Bay City, Mich., on May 17. Brother Burns joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1951 last sailing as a wheelsman for the Eric Sand Steamship Co. from 1974 to 1975. Born in Barberton, Ohio, he was a resident of Bay City and Saginaw, Mich. Burial was in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Saginaw. Sur­ viving are a son, William, a-^d a cousin, Dennis W. Wrynn of Harper Woods, Mich. Page 27 September, 1975 -"f.: -li-P-:'- �LUNDEBERG SCHOOL EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates 1_ Deck Department |5 ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman consists of classroom and practical training to in­ clude: Basic Seamanship; Rules of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid. Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—Any Waters)—^You must be 19 years of age; have 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman, or be a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters)— You must be 19 years of age; have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Starting Dates: October 16, November 28, January 26, March 8. QUARTERMASTER / Procedures; Emergency Launching Op­ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering a lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, fire­ fighting and emergency procedures. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11,26; January 8,22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1. Engine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures. Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman, Refrigeration En­ gineer, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic. Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting Dates: October 16; November 13; December 11; January 8; February 5; March 4; April 1. Th^ course of instruction leading to certifi^tion as QMED—:-Any Rating. (Qualified Member of the Engine De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and Water Systems; Fuel Oil Systems; Lubri­ cating Oil Systems; Hydraulic Oil Sys­ tems; Boiler Construction and Repair; Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; M^phine Tool Operation; Com­ pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials; Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxlliaiy Units; Engineering Casualty Control; All Codes of Operation of Au­ Advanced Pumpman Procedures Course Instructor Charlie Nalen (right) at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. with two recent graduates of the class, James Dryden (left) and Jim McBride. iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing Main Engines. Course Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—Must be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— 20/30 and have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper. (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)—^No requirements. Starting Dates: November 3, January 12, February 23, April 5. Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, January 8. February 19, April 1. LIFEBOATMAN DIESELS HLSS Instructor Bill Eglinton (center) with the latest graduates of his QMED class of (I. to r.): Raymond Anderson; Dan Nelson; John Sherpinski, and Elvert Welch. SIU Scholarship Program One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will ovAy be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards ate grante'd in April, but you should'begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar- Page 28 •/' • / • The course of instruction leading to endorsement as FOWT (Fireman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of class­ room work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steam and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; Putting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also includes a review of Basic %amanship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters). The course of instruction leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lifeboat -Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Tyi>es of Davits and Operating FOWT ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performaq^ aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Must be under 35 years of age. This may be waived for Seafarers who have completed one or more years in an accredited college or university. 2. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan (three years for $10,000 scholarship). 3. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately proceeding date of application. The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics .of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic 4. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you* may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan ~ College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholarships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have-three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Engine depart­ ment personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—^Any Rating; deck and steward department personnel must hold any rating. Starting Dates: November 28; Decem­ ber 11, February 5, March IS. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; signals used between, bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starting date; January 5. The course of instruction leading to certihcation as Refrigerated Container Me­ chanic consists of both classroom and on-the-job training that includes the fol­ lowing: instruction covering all units on refrigeration, electrical and engine tune-up on gasoline and diesel units, operation, itiaintenance and trouble shooting on all refrigeration units, instruction of funda­ mentals of operation and servicing and diagnostic procedures used with electrical circuitry. Course Requirements: Applicants must hold Coast Guard endorsements as Elec­ trician and Refrigerating Engineer or QMED-Any Rating. Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy;acetylene brazing, welding and Starting Date: November 17. , HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. (First) (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) . Telephone #. (City) (State) (Zip Code) Book Number I ! Name I I Address I I I Last grade completed ! I I I I Book No. (Street) Port Presently .Registered In_ .Port Issued. Social Security #. . Endorsementfs) Now Held. piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) Entry Program: From. .to. . Endorsementfs) Received. (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: From. . Endorsementfs) Received. .to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dat^ Available for Training I Am Interested In: DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE • Electrician • AssL Cook • QMED • Dk. Eng. • Chief & Baker • FWT • Chief Cook • Jr. Eng. • Oiler • Pumpman • Steward • Dk.Mech. • Machinist • Reefer • Welder • Boilermaker • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • LNG/LPG • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Diesel • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEAUME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE I I SIGNATURE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 I September, 1975 (City or Town) Steward Department The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings above Third Cook and hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker; six months seatime as Chief Cook and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac- , torjr Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant Cook, Second Cook and Baker, and CWef Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or As­ sistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of tiie HLS Chief Cook Training Program. Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, December 26, February 5, March 18. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ table^; how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portion control, dietary values and serving procedures. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Starting Dates: October 30, December II, January 22, March 4. COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction includies classr(x>m and on-the-job training in bak- (Zip) Last year attended Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 CHIEF STEWABD District The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lun­ deberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in fuIL I I meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu­ I cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. (Area Code) Seniority Date Book Was Issued. I I Thirty-two Seafarers and one Inland Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all- Seafarers—re­ gardless of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this 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 Pre-Test, This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. Date of Birth, (Last) • • • .• High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers I , ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory' Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11, 26; January 8, 22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assist­ ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant C(X)k and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. Starting Dates: October 16, November 28, January 8, February 19, April I. Nofe: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change wiD he noted in the LOG. Page 29 �—— BiUieKice 26th Bosuns' Class Seafarer BHlie Price, 48, has been a) member of the S^U since 1945, and he started shipping as bosun in 1952. A nhtive of hforthCarolina, Brother Price makes his home iri Portsmouth, Va. He ships from the port of Norfolk. Twelve Seafarers gradnated from the 26th SIU Bosons Recertification Pro­ gram this month and they now resume shipping with a much better knowledge of their Union and the entire maritime industry. It b thc-ir responsibility to re­ join their vessels and infonn the rest of the membership about the role all Sea­ farers must play if there is to be a future for the American merchant marine. The recertified bosuns who have completed this very important twomonth program are asserting their lead­ ership aboard all our contracted vessels. As the top unlicensed man on ship, and as the leading representative of the SIU at sea, it is the bosun's job to see that all voyages run as smoothly as pos­ sible, with of course full cooperation from the rest of the crew. The recertified bosun is also better qualified to handle the new techno­ logically-advanced equipment which is found on many of the modem ships being built today. Robert Sipsey Seafarer Robert Sipsey, 49, has been shipping with the SIU since 1943, and he began shipping out as bosun in 1950. A native of Lawrence, Mass., Brother Sipsey now makes his home in Sonoma, Calif. He ships from the port of San Francisco. It is for this very reason that the Bosuns Recertification Program was established. The SIU must adapt to a coustantly-changing industry if we wish to play a part in it in the years to come. With the battles now being fought in the Halls of Congress rather than on the waterfront, and with radical changes in vessels and manning, our entire mem­ bership must be kept informed at all times in order to insure the job security of everyone in the years ahead. This then, is the main objective of the bosuns program: better commnnication. And, it is the job of every mem­ ber, not only the recertified bosun. The bosun is the leader of the crew, but only if his crew actively participates and takes an avid interest in the affairs of our Union, by attending shipboard and membership meetings, by asking ques­ tions and reading all pertinent informa­ tion. And, with full membership co­ operation, we vrill be a much stronger, secure Union for many years to come. Herwood Walters Dick Ware Seafarer Clayton \ Engelund, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1956, and he started ship­ ping out as a bosun I in 1966. A native of Phelps, Wise, he new ships from the port of New York where he makes his home. Seafarer Her­ wood Walters, 31, has been a member of the SIU since 1966 and has shipped^ in various ratings in the deck department since 1967. A native of Jamaica, West In­ dies, Brother Walters now makes his home in Miami, Fla. He ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Dick Ware, 49, has been shipping with the SIU since 1947, and he started sailing as bosun in 1954. A native of Mississip­ pi, he now makes his home in Shepard, Tex. with his wife Katherine. Brother Ware ships from the port of Houston. John Japper Dave Lid^rance Seafarer John Japper, 44, has been shipping with the SIU since 1962, and since then has sailed at various ratings in the deck department. A nai s ' ' , tive of New York, ; . _ ; ,Mm he ships from that port and continues Jo make his home tH'ere with, his wife Theresa. Seafarer Dave LaFranee, 27, has been a member of the SIU since 1966 and began shipping out as bosun in 1970. A native of Scrdnton, Pa., he continues to make home there. Brother LaF ranee ships from the port of New York. Clayton Engelund Macon Welch Seafarer Macon Welch, 48, has been a member of the SW since 1945, and he began shipping out as bosun in 1949. A native of Georgia, he now makes his home in Texas City, Tex. with his wife Josephine. Brother Welch ships from the port of Houston. Albert Doty Seafarer Albert Doty, 62, has been a member of the SIU since 1940, and started shipping out as bosun that same year. A native of Illinois, he now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home with his wife Arlene. Herbert Leake Seafarer Herbert Leake, 42, has been a member of the SIU since 1960, and has been sailing as bosun for the past five years. A ruttive of Winchester, Va., he continues to make his home there with his wife Martha. Brother Leake ships from the port of Baltimore. Calixto Gonzalez Seafarer Calixto Gonzalez, 48, has been a member of I the SIU since 1947, I and began shipping I as bosun in 1965. IA native of Rio Pierdas, Puerto Rico he continues •' to make his home there with his wife Carmen.- firother Gonzalez ships from the port Of San Juan. John Farragut Seafarer John Farragut has been settling with the SIU since 1966 when he graduated from the New Orlecms /An­ drew F.ttrus^th Trcaning School. A U.S. Navy veteran. Brother Farragut sails as an AB. A native of Mobile, he now lives in New Orleans with his wife Suzy and their daughter. Brother Far­ ragut ships out of Houston. JohnHaUer IWb. It- f- ^ V-'.' Seafarer John Mailer has been sail­ ing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. A member of the black gang. Brother Mailer re­ turned to Piney Point for his QMED endorsement be­ fore attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program. Seafarer Mailer is a native and resident of Philadelphia and ships from that port. Pagedo A' Book Program ^ With the successful completion by six more members this month, the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program has now graduate 179 Seafarers with full *A* book status. The six graduates this month are Richard Butch, Gennaro Esposito, John Farragut, Steve Venus, John Biletz and John H^er. The purpose of this program is to give new full book members a chance to sharpen their seafaring skills and at the same time gain a better understand­ ing of our Union's operations, functions Steve Venus Seafarer Steve Venus has been sail­ ing with the SIU for seven years. A grad­ uate of the Marry Lundeberg School, Brother Venus re­ turned there for his third cook's en­ dorsement before attending the seniority program. Broth­ er Venus is a native of New York. Me now lives in New Orleans and ships from that port. John Logan Seafarer John Logan, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 195 Land he began shipping out as bosun in 1964. A native of Deerpark, Ala., he now ships from the port of Mobile where he makes his home with his wife Jeanette. Gennaro Esposito Seafarer Gennaro Esposito has been sailing with the SIU 'since 1968-'Before and goals. \ attending - tfie 'A' Not only does the 'A' Seniority Pro­ Seniority Upgrading gram benefit the new full book member Programi ''Brother who win have greater shipping <qppor-' Esposito' obtained tunities with his *A' botdc, but it also his QMED rating at benefits the entire membership. The the Harry Lundebrothers who graduate from this pro­ berg School. A veteran of the Italian gram are valuable additions to our Navy, Brother Esposito makes his home Union's membership because they are well prepared to take on the responsi­ in Naples wiih his wife Rosa and their four children. He ships out of the port bilities and obligations of a full *A' book of New York. member, thereby increasing the SIU's strength and unity. Richard Bntch John Biletz Seafarer Richard Seafarer John I Butch has been sailBiletz has been sail­ ling with the SIU ing with the SIU since his graduation since his graduation ! from the Marry from the Lundeberg Lundeberg School School three years in 1972. Sailing in ago. Brother Biletz the engine room. S'v': got his QMED en­ Brother Butch redorsement at Piney * turned to Piney Point before attend­ Point to obtain his QMED endorsement ing the 'A' Seniority Program. A native before attending the 'A' Seniority Pro­ of Philadelphia, Brother Biletz contin­ gram. 'A native of Union, N.J., Brother ues to live in that city and ships out of ' Butch now lives in Warminster, Pa. Me that port. ships out of the port of San Francisco. Seafarers Log �i>*:! • ^ • 'v'"^'=«'*'5'M'-V^'-''^i-" " ' ) FinidL-Flglitliig for Job .' -. / '4' HOW HOES SHAD WORK? m SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for ••'islectit^ oflfice. • • . 4.k J..*- . ;- 'y-Ti .... -'I I • ..• *r- Mid pcditical pi^^ai^ Seiafar^s ^ Ittoba l^s^^ ^ l^afarers' economic, social, pobtical and ti^de t^idn objectwp&---and^^^^j^^ • •. :y %, ^>1 one^ :6, iNAAlf Jil*ipKO has been exp^ding Ajneric^ poi^ to another goes on iP3.-fl^g shipB. T3W at the expense of the j^vately owned^ h coti^an^ h^|g t^ach^ by powerful b^fes in W^rfiington, manned F.S. merchant marine. We miist be a& to st^ rfmso simh n^ thci oil companies. We must be able to fight these atmdks. lencroachmenta suclb aS the Navy's construction of three tnj^ to • ,2t VfftGEN:||LAMS irfopH0I.I^^ ;*'eomBierciab|fei^ri^^^ tii^-^^rfld be chartered, ^m Iw^feile in die Jones Act «Juc& ex^^s tke^^ V^ Islahds operat6r8> T%Navy must go to Congress for ite fundi fr^ its provisions, The cargo that is daily shipped from a reSPAD donations Sre esienUal to h«^ us fight against the ^ery in the Virgin Islands to U.S, east coast ports, if carried on Nsvy in the halls of Congress. U.S.s^s, would be snfeient to pht a m^orportion of the laid- 7/ PREFERENCE—If we could get a cargo prrferi^p D.S. tanker fle« back to work. Presently this oil is moved effect U would guarantee that a certain amount of ^entirely by forejgmftag vessels. U.S. cargo would be carried on American-fllig ships. Last year We FLAG BKLWThis piece of legidation wdnld cnn-^ ^^ succes^ul in getting an oil ca^o pfefermice law ^rol the predatory ratp cutting of non-national shipinng lines rflongress but^ was pocket vetoed by President Ford, are ^pn^etini;,1^^ AmCjrilan^ s^^ operators i because of the rate cutting, it nieans less jobs fen American ''-^amen. '•v T^REE-WATCH^^ S have been made on ' frfle three-watch system for voy^s under 1,800miles. Certmn ^oups are trying to switch to a two-watch system thereby eniS f dgngering the job security mid the safety of seamen. We mhst [he able to com^gt these attgdes. TRADE REFDRa^^ provisions in this law covelring service industries of which the piaritime indnptry is a pab. This means among othei; thing|j that the harmfttl effects that discriminatory trade practices b] foreign nations have on tT.S. service industies, including mgfi conisiidered for the firft ti internatio blimie tclks in <^n^va Ri fall. T AJd.^ji^ti|ptiohs, The law |^ohi|^ts the use of any Uniou m^ initiation fees, etc., for political adivities. MM 'n ^ ^ ^ part in politicsas those above—;is tj^ough yoluhtary poKticgl contributions "" , to SPAD. -,. -7 ' ,'4v . 1' >, ^ ^ ^ Page 31 September, 1,975 - . ' .— -,4.''-.---.VIA.,. f •• •' yi • • '£AA- • �M'W''- ' w • SEAFARERS 'SSc LOG :'t i '" OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO 243 Have Donated $100 or More to SPAD The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 243 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1975. (The law^rohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions.) Eleven who have realized how important it is to let the SIVs voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200,three have contributed $300, and one $600. For the rest of the year, the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming years our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. 0: Codetta, P. Adams, W. Contant, W. E. Cross,M. Air,lLN. Davis, J. Algnia, J. Davis, T. Allai,J. AlmascdjB. lie Gnzm|m^P. Anderson, D. DudtoiiK^ Anderson, E. Di Gioigio, J. l|iolgen,D. Andeis<Hi, J. E. Annis, G. Donnellan,A. ' Anmica, Dotterer, J. Amdte, ^ Drozak, F. prozak,P. Aubnsson, E. il|Ocote,C. Aveiy, R. H. D#^ J. Babkowsld, T. BaUey,J. Batbia,N.N. Ellis,P.D. Banm, A. I. Bellinger, W. Famen,F. Berger, D. Fay, J. Bergeiia, S. Fenara, A. Bernstein, A. Ferreira, J. Blanton, M. Fischer, H. BUgen, A. Florons, C. D. Bluitt,!. Fumkawa, H. S. Bpnefont,J.D. Garay,F. Garcia, R. Bonser, L. Gard,C.L. Bondrean,R. Gasldll,H. Boyle, C. GentHe, C. Bojme, F. Gill,F.D. Brand, H. Glaze, R. W. Brannan,G. GUdewell, T. ]foovn,G. Goedie, F. Brooks, S. T. Golder, J. Browne, G. Goncalves, A. Bryant, B. Gould, T. Butts, W. Gaarino,L. Caffey,J. Gnertin, L. CampbeU, A. Gutierrez, A.S. Campbell, D. Hall, Jr., L. CapeDa, F. Hall, Sr., W. Carbmie, V. Hardin, J. Y. Carii^, P. Castnmover, X Hargrove, D. Hart,R Compfpn, W. Haa^M.A. Cir^pano,L. Hernandez, it Compton, W. Heiniiia,E. Conklin, K. Connolly, M. W.' Honeycntt,R. ^iHTMUSy R* t;! -;•• iiU;: *>'.• •SC-- ... I " v:- ^ ' * Imperial, B. Ingelbrigtsai, E.S. ioiip,L. JiKicson, C. D. Justus,!. Kanoa, M. A, KeIier,P.<.^ Kemgood, M. Kelly, C. Kmg, Kusnmato, K. LaHaye,F. La]ip^ibrd,C. Lee,J.F. Leeper,B.. Lewis, J. Lflbedahl, H. Lindsey,H.S. Loleas,P. Loinas, A. Lonbardo, J. Maley, T. Mann, C. Mansfield, L.R. IVfordenes, E. Martian, T. A. Martin^^J. Martinez, O. A. McCartney, G. McFarland,D.R. McKay, D. McMiillin,C. Mesford, H. Messer, C. Michael, J. Miller, C.E. Miller,!. Mitchell, R. Mitchen,W.L. Molina, F. Mollard,C. Mongelli,F. Moody, O.W.> Mooney, E. X. Mortis, E. Morris, W. Morrison, J. A. Mortenson, O. J. ]|lnwallad, M. A. Napier, D. E. Neira, L. Pidson,!. M Pt^dmo, P^nchis, S. J. ^rkin,G.C. Parsons,L.R. P|^s,J. Peralta,R. Perez, J.. Petb,C. Porter, J. Pow, J. Rattray, W. Reinosa, J. Rettenbacher,W. Riddle, D. Riley, E. Rivera, R. V Date. Wiihnni,R. Williams, C. Williams, L. WHson, B. Wilson, C. Wilson,!. Wolf, P. Worley,M. Yahia,S. Yarmola,!. Yoichi,S. Zeag|er,S. Telegados,G. Teipe,K. Therman, E. W. Troy, S. Troxclair,H. Tyler,E. Vangihan, R. YOes,L. Walsh,!. Weeks, J. White, C. White, W. Wiehl,T. $600 Honor Roll Pomerlime,R. $300 Honor Roll Bubaks,H. Hall, P. Pulver,E. $200 Honor Roll V Batchelor, A. Brooks, S.T. Curtis, T. Jones, L. Paradise, L. Gatewood,L. Parrish,J^M. Loper,C. Richardson, N. Makin, W. Seabron, S. SEAFARERS POLmCAL ACTIVITY DONATION r $2no( BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11232 675 FOURTH AVENUE t Contributor's Name Address .City . State . Zip Code S.S. No,, funStam Roce|Rg|rg(|(Pd to fi IUMEA objects and purposes SPAD is a separatej ering tlTrT)oli!Tcal. social " rid economi jmiPs of Seafarer seamen, including, but not limited the preservation and furthering of' |he American Merchant Marine with i oved employment opportunities Jor seamen and the advancemen I'of trade union conr^'-j. In conn, ;tion with such objects, SPrtO supports and contribiites to politiij al candidates tor elective office, contributions are voluntary. No peived because of force, job d Vimination, financial reprisal, or contribution may be solicited or threat of such conduct, or as a coR jUtion of membership in the II ^ n (SlUNA • . or of emp . AGLIWD) ment. If a contribution is made byJiason-of the above impropeg^nduct, notify the Seafarers iJnidn or SPAD at the above address, certAABail within thirty daysjiMn.contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, J|ammluMl||j|^ Support SPAM^ Ti%|Ct and further your economic, political and social interests, Am^pn trade unMaaiiinBtMnd Seafarl^Pamen. A copy of our report filed with the appropriate suoSsory officer is (or will be) available for purchase ronr the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Govermfnt Printing Office, Washington, O.C> 20402.) 20 $ Port. Have You Made YourSPAD Donation This Year? 'i'' : Robertson, L. Robertson, T. Rondo, C. P. Royal, F. Rnlil,M. Sacco, J. Sacco,M. Saeed, F. Salazar, H. Saleh,F. Saleb,H. Sanchez, M. Sawin, M. Selzer, R. Selzer,S. Shappo, M. Shepard, E. S^er, J. ^ Sjamsnryzal, J. Sniifli,H.C. Sorel, J. Spencer, G. Spiegel, H. Spuron, J. Stephens, C. Snrrick, R. H. Tanner, C. Taylor, F. m � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource September 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: UNION MADE ‘GREAT STRIDES’ IN PAST KEY TO VICTORY - UNITY MEANY ATTACKS DETENTE, USSR GRAIN DEAL RUSSIANS OK $16 A TON GRAIN SHIPPING RATE PINEY POINT MEETING ABOARD ZIMMERMAN IBU CONVENTION REPORT SHOWS RAPID GROWTH RATE DROZAK ATTENDS FIRST LNG STUDY GROUP TULANE UNIVERSITY GRAD SCHOOL HONORS HALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS LABOR LEADERS CALL FOR REASSESSMENT OF U.S. POLICIES CONVENTION REPORT: UNIFICATION STRENGTHENED UIW REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE HALL BLASTS STATE DEPARTMENT AT CONVENTION ‘BUSHEL OF WHEAT FOR BARREL OF OIL’ POLITICS AND CARGO KEY TO MARITIME REVIVAL: BENTLEY WILL NEGOTIATE COMPETITIVE FREIGHT RATE CALHOON DISPUTES FORD’S MARITIME POLICIES SIU COUNSEL SEES ‘HEAVY LEGAL SEAS’ FOR UNIONS HLS AIM: ‘TOTAL EDUCATION FOR WHOLE MAN’ FITZGERALD SAYS UNION CHIEFS SHOULD ENGAGE IN GRAIN TALKS SIU SPECIAL COUNSEL DISCUSSES NEW PENSION LAW NULL SAYS IBPAW WANTS AFFILIATION WITH SIUNA MEANY, HALL, DUNLOP, GLEASON ADDRESSES HIGHLIGHT SIUNA 17TH BIENNIAL CONVENTION HALL, WEISBERGER, DIGIORGIO, AFFILIATE VPS ELECTED CONVENTION DELEGATES OK 38 RESOLUTIONS A WARNING TO STATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND STARTING DATES 26TH BOSUNS’ CLASS ‘A’ BOOK PROGRAM LEGISLATION THAT AFFECTS YOUR JOB 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 9/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 9 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log