http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/77f6ef5af790f4a569945e700967a5ad.PDF 140de00f4510bcb288a8458ba0f30c64 PDF Text Text ft Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union • Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL-CIO VOL, 41 No. 6 JUNE 1979 .«.11 New Tug Laura Haden, New Jobs for Boatmen Class Dates Set for New Steward Recertification Program ^/ Pages 24-25 .Y JS L s;' A fowboat Operator Scholarship Program a Big Success r .. • -v J.'i Ifill .iyvr ~.^Oi Special Supplement Pages 19-22 A Look at SiU's Greatly Expanded Operations in Los Angeles Harbor Pages 11-14 7/1 President Carter Names Hall to Export Council •11 Page 3 .. IC i ,ALLA_ikii£A!iri-2.A2Ml ^Jr- . ^ �Senate Support Growing to Ban Alaska Oil Export 25 Senators Co-Sign Letter of Support GAINST a backdrop of skyrocketing prices at the nation's fuel pumps, the fight over whether to export Alaskanproduced oil to Japan is heading for the finish in Congress. At presstime, floor action on the crucial Export Administra­ tion Act Amendments of 1979, which will ban the export or swap of Alaskan oil, had not begun. But the measure, which wa§ favorably reported by House and Senate committees last month, is expected to come up for a vote in both Houses in short order. Anticipating an all-out battle, supporters of the legislation are marshalling their forces. In a "Dear Colleague" letter, 25 U.S. Senators urged colleagues to vote yes on the legislation that will guarantee Alaskan oil for do­ mestic use. "No issue is of more concern to the American people," the Sen­ ators' letter said, "than the availability of sufficient supplies of reasonably priced fuel. "We owe it to the nation," the A Senators continued, "to exercise necessary control over proposals to send American oil overseas." With the letter, the 25 Sen­ ators, who hail from all areas of the country, join scores of con­ sumer, public interest and labor groups in calling for passage of the bill. The growing number of sup­ porters of the measure, including the Consumer Federation of America and the AFL-CIO, have argued loud and long that ex­ porting Alaskan oil to Japan would: • jeopardize U.S. national and energy security; • deprive the American people of a badly-needed fuel source and; • cause the loss of tanker and shoreside employment connected with domestic transport of the crude. The only beneficiaries of an Alaskan oil export or swap would be the North Slope oil producers. Backed by Federal Energy ru in] D IMMil® 0 0. \ Paul Hail Merger as a Solution One of the biggest and most historic mergers in the history of the labor movement took place this month. It was the consolidation of the Retail Clerks International Union and the Amalgamated Meatcutters and Butcher Workmen. The new organization will be know as the United Food and Commercial Workers, and it will represent a diversified membership comprising 1.3 million workers. This makes it the largest union affiliated to the AFL-CIO. The consolidation of these two unions is a replay—in a very big way—of one of the most basic concepts of American trade unionism. Merger is a concept that was born with the labor movement itself. And it is a concept that epitomizes the deep rooted meaning of the movement—strength through unity. It has been the SIU's experience that a well planned, well timed merger is a tremendous plus not only for the merged organizations, but for the memberships of both unions as well. A merger adds strength to an organization. It increases its resources. And it increases the merged union's ability to provide better services and representation to its members. A merger can also provide new ideas and new direction to an organization since the officials of both unions can combine their experience and individual expertise to foster growth and progress. Most importantly, though, a merger, enables the new organization to become more effective in two extremely crucial areas. First, it adds to the effectiveness of the merged union in spend less to transport the crude overseas than to move it to the lower 48 United States. As Congress votes the Export Administration Act Amend­ ments, the choice is clearly one of people-vs-profits. The final tally on the measure will show whether Congress stands up for the best interest of the American people or the oil companies. Secretary James Schlesinger and the state legislature of Alaska, the oil companies have long been pushing for a go-ahead to move Alaskan crude to Japan and bring in replacement supplies from Mexico. Because they could use foreign tankers for both ends of the exchange, the oil giants would General News Ship's Digests Dispatcher's Reports: Great Lakes Inland Waters Deep Sea INDEX Legislative News Alaska Oil Battle Page 2 SlU in Washington ... Pages 9-10 Fight Over Maritime Authorizations Page 3 Page 30 Page 33 Page 34 Page 26 Training Upgrading "A" Seniority Upgrading.. Page 38 Piney Point Grads ... Page 39 Union News SlU Sues Coast Guard ... Page 3 President's Report Page 2 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Letters to Editor Page 16 Brotherhood in Action ... Page 30 At Sea-Ashore Page 23 SPAD Checkoff Back Page Court Fight Over 9 MSG Tankers Goes On Page 5 Great Lakes Picture Page 8 Inland Lines Page 6 Increased Pension Page 4 Hess Taking Advantage of V.I. Loophole Page 17 Membership News New Pensioners Page 29 Final Departures Page 32 Steward Recertiflcation Program Pages 24-25 Sugar Island Page 15 Special Features A Look at SlU And L.A. Harbor... Pages 11-14 Towboat Operator Scholarships Pages 19-22 maintaining and increasing the job security structure of its membership. Secondly, it enables the union to greatly expand its efforts in developing new job opportunities for its members. You see, mergers are often worked out between two unions that were formerly in competition with one another for job jurisdiction common to both. In a case like this, a merger would eliminate the problems of competition while at the same time foster cooperation. The impact on the new organization formed by the merger of the Retail Clerks and Meatcutters remains to be seen. The positive results of merger often take a long time to surface. In other cases, the results of merger come faster and are more pronounced. I am proud to say that the merger of the SIUAGLIWD and the Marine Cooks and Stewards—exactly one year ago this month—falls into this category. In fact, the SIU, MCS merger has been one of the most productive mergers m the modern maritime labor movement. The reason I say this is because in the 12 short months since the merger, we have significantly expanded our job base on the West Coast for all SIU members. The bottom line for any union must be jobs—that is, providing employment for the union's members. Today, the SIU has considerably more jobs for SIU members to choose from than v/e had the same time last year. One of the biggest reasons for this is the cooperative efforts of all concerned in trying to make the SIU, MCS merger the"success it has been. Merger, of course, is not the answer to everything. However, in today's maritime industry—where the overall job picture is not good—it is extremely important that all maritime unions explore the possibility of merger. The mergers we in the SlU have experienced in our history have been good to us. And it is my sincere belief that consolidation of efforts and resources among maritime unions today is absolutely necessary for the good of our industry and the maritime labor movement as a whole. Again, merger is not the answer to everything. But to ignore it or to abandon it as a possible solution to problems is extremely shortsighted and a disservice to American maritime workers throughout the country. I*'!** ^ -i 3579 should be sent to Seafarers^lnternationai Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Ave Brooklyn NY 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.V. V0I.-41, N0.6, June 1979. (ISSN #0160-2047) «rLuiv.-, o/o rounn we., BrooKiyn, IN.Y. 2 / LOG / June 1979 �SlU Sues USCG for Failure to Enforce Safety Laws FTER years of hammering at the Coast Guard for spotty enforcement of U.S. vessel inspection and other safety laws, the SIU has taken the Coast Guard to court. A In a suit filed in U.S. District Court in New York on May 31, the Union charged the Coast Guard and several other govern­ ment agencies with failing to act "in accordance with their Con­ gressional mandate to promote the safety of life and property at sea." On behalf of all SIU members, the Union is seeking a formal Court declaration stating that U.S.-registered vessels "be sea­ worthy and fit for navigation and that working conditions and equipment be safe and fit for intended use." The Union also wants a man­ datory court order to compel the Coast Guard to enforce that declaration. In addition to the Coast Guard, the SIU's suit names as defendants; Secretary of Tran­ sportation Brock Adams; Coast Guard Commandant Admiral John B. Hayes; Secretary of Labor Raymond Marshall; Sec­ retary of HEW Joseph Califano, and U.S. Surgeon General Julius Richmond. They are the chief executives of-government agen­ cies responsible for enforcing health and safety laws. Manning, Health and Safety The Coast Guard and other government agencies have 40 days to answer the Union's charges. The Union, in a 52-page document, cited dozens of viola­ tions of U.S. legal codes which the Coast Guard has either overlooked or failed to enforce. Among the charges is the issue of insufficient manning. In nu­ merous instances, the Coast Guard has allowed a U.S.-flag vessel to sail under-manned putting both crew and vessel in jeopardy. The Union's suit states that by allowing a ship to sail under­ manned, routine maintenance of a vessel is sometimes impossible. Seamen are required to work "unreasonable amounts of over­ time," and there's often no back­ up crew to fill-in in case of death, injury or emergency. The SIU has also charged the Coast Guard with inadequately enforcing health and safety laws and regulations, sometimes allowing major violations to exist. These charges include: • The Coast Guard's failure to enforce the 3-watch standard required by law aboard all deep sea merchant vessels, and the 2watch standard required on tugs and barges on voyages of less than 600 miles; • Instead of inspecting an integrated tug/barge as two separate units, the Coast Guard treats them as a single vessel. This "permits the tug/barge to avoid compliance with many safety requirements of the vessel inspec­ tion and certification laws." • Unsafe and unhealthy work­ ing conditions such as excessive noise levels, offensive odors and fumes, unsafe cleaning supplies and equipment and inadequate fresh air breathing apparatus used for tank cleaning are allowed on many vessels; • Crew quarters on some American vessels are improperly ventilated, in a unclean and unsanitary condition and are not equipped with proper plumbing. These are among the docu­ mented hazards to both crew and vessel safety which back up the SIU's charge that the Coast Guard has repeatedly failed to enforce the rights of seafarers. Despite the fact that the Union has notified them of health and safety violations on countless occasions, few corrective actions have been taken. We therefore saw no other option than to appeal to the courts to compel the Coast Guard and other government agencies to "take all necessary measures to ensure the effective enforcement" of the laws of the OldlC^. Senate, 85-2, Passes Marad Bill: House Fight Looms WASHINQTON, D.C.-As the Log goes to press, an important fight in the House of Representatives to save maritime jobs is about to begin. For the second year in a row. Rep. Paul McCloskey (R-Calif.) is trying to cripple the Maritime Appropria­ tions Authorization Act. Meanwhile, however, the Senate gave resounding support to the Act by passing it by a vote of 85 to 2. The Act covers fiscal year 1980. Drawn up by the U.S. Maritime Administration (Marad), the appro­ priations include: $101 million for the construction differential subsidy (CDS) program; $256 million for the operational differential subsidy (ODS) program; $16 million for maritime research and development, and $25.8 million for maritime education and training expenses. The CDS and ODS programs enable the U.S. maritime industry to operate in the face of foreign competition. Without these subsidies many companies would be forced to shut down. That would mean the loss of maritime jobs, both ashore and at sea. It's particularly the CDS program that McCloskey has been attacking. He says it's "a burden" and wants the entire $101 million allowance elimi­ nated. McCloskey also wants to bar funds from subsidized operators from going to maritime research organizations. McCloskey claims that these organizations illegally lobby on behalf of the merchant marine. In addition, McCloskey wants Congress to okay a change in U.S. law and allow subsidized American ship operators to purchase new vessels in low-cost foreign yards. The ranking minority member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, McCloskey had introduced these and other amendments to the Committee. They were all defeated. However, he's likely to bring them up again during floor debate before the full House. The SIU, along with Congres­ sional supporters of a strong mer­ chant marine, have been successful in fighting McCloskey's attacks in the past. We are ready to do the saitve now to insure a future for the U.S. merchant marine. Carter Names Paul Hall To Post on Export Council SIU President Paul Hall was sworn in as vice chairman of the newly-reorganized President's Export Council (PEC) last month in a White House cere­ mony presided over by President Carter and Vice President Walter Mondale. The new Council, made up of 40 men and women representing a cross-section of private indus­ try, labor and politics, will function as a Presidential ad­ visory panel on matters of U.S. export trade. President Carter redesigned and expanded PEC as part of his overall National Export Policy. Commerce Secretary Juanita M. Kreps, who will act as liaison between the Council and the President, said PEC "will be an important element in U.S. efforts to take advantage of export opportunities." Reginald Jones, chief execu­ tive officer of the General Electric Co., was named chairman of the group. Other Council appointees Include leaders of the..business community; Georgia Gov. George Busbee; Newark, N.J. Mayor Kenneth Gibson and vice presidents of the United Auto Workers and the Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Unions. The Council's membership is rounded out by three U.S. Senators, and three Congress­ men, along with several Cabinet members, the President's special representative for Trade Negotia­ tions and the head of the ExportImport Bank. President Carter greeted rriembers of the new President's Export Council atter the fyiay swearing-in ceremony. From l-r are: Gov. George Busbee of Georgia; Council vice chairman Paul Hall and chairman Reginald Jones. June 1-979 / LOG / 3 ^"1 �1st Seafarer Gets Increased Deep Sea Pension hen new pensioner Julio increment by continuing to Alonso, 63, retired re­ accumulate seatime after be­ cently, it was a milestone not only coming eligible for an Early Normal Pension (20 years sea­ for him but for the SI-U as well. Alonso, who first shipped with time at 55 years of age). Brother the SIU in 1942 as a wiper on the Alonso accumulated five years Bull Line's Cornelia, has become seatime after becoming eligible the first recipient of the Union's for Early Normal Pension. So he new $400 per month deep-sea will receive five increments pension. amounting to $125 per month. But the financial security of the He qualified for the new pension (up from $350 per Pension doesn't stop here for month) by accumulating 125 Brother Alonso. Because he days seatime this year. (The deep accumulated at least two years Seafarer Julio Alonso sea pension goes up another $50 seatime after qualifying for Early to $450 per month in 1980. To referring to his early days at sea, Normal Pension, he is eligible for qualify for the $450 pension, a the tremendous benefits of the "and there wasn't any OT for Seafarer need only accumulate Pension Supplement Program. work on Sundays either. Thanks 125 days seatime after June 16, This Program provides him with to the Union, all that's changed." 1980.) a full year's pension bonus. In Another thing Alonso has seen However, Alonso, because of change during a career that has Brother Alonso's case, that his overall seatime, will be getting amounts to $6,300 (12 x $525). spanned 37 years are the living more than his basic pension. He Also, as a pensioner, Brother conditions on ships. The Cor­ qualifies for five increments ($25 Alonso and his dependents are nelia, his first ship, was 26 years per increment) under the Pension still covered by the Seafarers old when he went aboard her in Welfare Plan, thus providing 1942. He shared a room with Increments Program. His five continued security for his family another wiper and three firemen increments are worth an added $125 per month to his basic during his retirement. on that ship, right next to the pension. So Brother Alonso will compartment that housed the "No Pension Years Ago" ship's steering engine (a small receive a pension of $525 per "We didn't have any pension month. steam engine that wasn't exactlv^ o plan at that time," said Alonso, A Seafarer qualifies for an quiet). W Alonso worked his way up from wiper to fireman and oiler, and eventually upgraded to electrician. He worked as elec­ trician for his last 12 years at sea. One of Alonso's regrets is that he never graduated from high school but, as he says, "I man­ aged to do alright anyway.. .and I owe a lot to the SIU tor that." Interestingly enough, his son David earned his high school equivalency diploma at the Harry Lundeberg School, after going through the entry program some years back. "For this alone," brother Alonso remarked, "I am very grateful to the Union, that my son got his high school diploma." Julio Alonso doesn't have any specific plans as yet for his retirement, but he does have a schedule worked out already. He'll spend half the year at his home in Puerto Rico (the winter months, of course), and the other half at his residence in Liberty, New York. It sounds like a good plan to us. We wish brother Alonso all the best for his retirement years. Trustees Revamp Rule on Initial Eligibility for Welfare Plan Benefits In an effort to provide better benefit protection for new seamen and boatmen entering the maritime industry, the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Welfare Plan has voted to change the rules governing initial eligibility for benefits. The Trustces voted that as of May 1, 1979 a new employee need only accumulate 75 days of employment with an SlU-contracted company to establish his initial eligibility for benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan. The Trustees studied this matter very carefully and came to the decision that the old rule of initial eligibility of 125 days in the previous calendar year should be amended in the best interest of the SIU member­ ship and their dependents. Therefore, the new 75 day initial eligibility rule, as passed by the Trustees, is effective" May 1, 1979. The 75 day rule applies only to the establishment of initial eligibility. After doing so, the employee must then work at least 125 days in each calendar year to maintain his welfare eligibility. Seafarers Get 7V2% Wage, Overtime, Vacation Increase As of June 16, the financial security of deep sea SIU members moved up several notches as a V/2 percent hike in wages, regular overtime, premium and penalty rates went into effect. Vacation benefits also increased by the same percentage. These increases come on top of the substantial gains Seafarers received as a result of the deep sea contract ratified last June. The contract calls for 7V2 percent increases in wages and regular, premium and penalty overtime rates for each of the three years that the pact is in effect.' The agreement negotiated last year created a brand-new formula for computing vacation benefits which brought Seafarers increases in 4 / LOG / June 1979 vacation pay ranging from. 70 to 100 percent over previous rates, depend­ ing on rating sailed. Though the dollar figure varies from rating to rating, this year's IVi percent raises in wages, regular overtime, premium and penalty rates as well as vacation benefits, bring important gains to deep sea SIU members right across the board. The Union views these gains as one step in a progression towards a better future for SIU members, not as the final step. As SIU President Paul Hall said last June when the deep sea contract was ratified; "We should all look upon this agreement as a spring­ board for even further improve­ ments in our lives as American seamen." An example of how the new rule would apply is as follows: • An employee begins work on May 1, 1979. He has from May I, 1979 to Dec. 31,1979 to accumulate 75 days of employment with an SIUcontracted company. On his 76th day of employment he is immediately covered under the Welfare Plan for the remainder of the year and all of next year (1980), providing he accumulates at least one day employment in the six month period immediately preced­ ing date of claim. In the event an employee starts later in the year and is unable to accumulate 75 days of employment by December 31, 1979 he shall be given an additional six months in which to accumulate the required number of days for initial eligibility. However, for this employee to remain eligible for benefits in 1981, he must accumulate 125 days employment in 1980. It is hoped that the new rule will more equitably meet the needs of the membership. Any questions concerning the new rule can best be answered by writing to the Seafarers Welfare Plan, 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Borinquen Committee On Mar. 28, the crew of theSS Borinquen (Puerto Rico Marine) was paid off at Port Elizabeth, N.J. While at it, the Ship's Committee and a member of the shoregang gathered for this photo. They were (I. to r.) Deck Delegate E. Greaux; Steward Delegate E. Lasso; Chief Steward John Nash, secretary-reporter; Engine Delegate Pedro Figueroa and AB Paul Flores of the shoregang. �Court Orders Crew Turnovers on 9 MSC Tankers Union Fighting To Re-Estoblish SiU Crew Jurisdiction WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. District Court of Appeals has refused to issue an injunction barring the turnover of crews from SIU to NMU members on nine oil tankers chartered by the Military Sealift Command.^ The nine vessels involved are five T-5 tankers formerly operated by Hudson Waterways, and four Co­ lumbia class carriers formerly oper­ ated by Cove Shipping. As the Log goes to press, all but three of the vessels have been'taken over by their new operator, NMUcontracted Trinidad Oil. The three remaining vessels—the Susque­ hanna, the Columbia and the Hudson—are scheduled for crew turnover in July. Despite this setback, the battle over these vessels is far from over. The SIU is ready for a full 15rounder in ongoing court fights to re-establish our jurisdiction on these vessels. The Union's legal counsel is deeply emersed in the case, which is already in its second month, and could go on for another six to nine months. U.S. Navy the Culprit The culprit at the bottom of this complex case is the United States Navy! Back in Nov. 1978, the Navy's Military Sealift Command issued a "request-for-proposals" concerning the nine tankers. This "request-for-proposals" was a formal call to interested U.S.-flag operators to submit commercial bids for operation of the nine vessels. This is standard procedure in determining the award of Govern-, ment contracts to the private sector. Normally, the lowest bidder is awarded the contract. The language in this "request-forproposals" and its attachments was very specific. The language in Article 6 (Attachment C) stated; "The contractor shall pay the officers and crews serving aboard these tankers equal to the applicable standard union agreements for the industry..." The key words in this statement, as the SIU sees it, are, "the applic­ able standard union agreements..." Trinidad Low Bidder Three SlU-contracted operators submitted sealed bids. They were Hudson Waterways and Cove Ship­ ping, the former operators, and Zapata Corp. All three companies used the SIU's Standard Tanker Agreement in formulating their bids. However, when the results were announced on April 11, 1979, the low bidder was Trinidad Oil, an NMU company. The Navy quickly awarded a fiveyear contract to Trinidad to operate the vessels and ordered turnover of the ship's crews. The SIU, after examining and studying Trinidad's bid and Navy records, found that Trinidad—with the permission of the NMU—used a substandard contract in formulating their bid. The SIU's legal counsel immediately took action in the U.S. District Court, Washington, D.C., to block the crew turnovers. Under the standard NMU con­ tract, an NMU seaman receives the equivalent of 14 days pay for every 30 worked, representing the Vaca­ tion benefit. However, Trinidad's bid reflected a Vacation benefit of only 5 days pay for 30 worked. In addition, Trinidad's bid re­ flected a $7 per man, per day SfU Opposed to Panama Canal Toll Hikes The SIU has come out strongly against a proposed 21 percent increase in tolls for usage of the Panama Canal. The Union's main objection to the increases is that such a hefty hike will encourage shippers to seek alternate transportation modes to the Panama Canal, such as railroads. Recent history has proven that each time Canal tolls go up, fewer ships transit the locks. And since U.S. flag vessels are among the chief users of the Canal, the U.S. merchant marine and maritime labor will be the first to suffer. In a letter to the Secretary of the Panama Canal Co., SIU Washington Representative Charles Mollard stated: "Inevitably, American-flag liner vessels using the Canal will lose their com­ petitive edge to available alternates, and will be forced from the trade." He also pointed out that if the increases are put into effect, the Panama Canal Co. could very well suffer a loss in overall revenue due to a cutback in use of the locks. The Panama Canal Co. will make a decision on the toll issue within the next few weeks. reduction in standard contributions to the NMU Pension and Welfare Plans. The SIU maintained in court that since Trinidad used an obviously substandard agreement in submit­ ting its bid, the bid was unlawful. SIU companies submitting bids used standard union agreements. However, Trinidad did not use its standard agreement. The SIU stated that this gave Trinidad an unfair advantage over other bidders. It also violated the rules and conditions put on the bidding process by the U.S. Navy. Open and Shut Case? It appeared to be an open and shut case. But things rarely are open and shut in today's maritime industry. With the blessing of the Navy, District Court Judge June L. Green, on May 25, 1979, refused to issue a preliminary injunction against the turnover of the ships to Trinidad. She said, in refusing to issue the injunction, that the SIU (and District 2, MEBA-AMO) did not show probable success in demon­ strating that "the 5-for-30 plan is substandard." After her refusal, the SIU took the case to the U.S. Court of Appeals seeking a "stay" of the crew turn­ overs until the full merits of the case could be heard. The Appeals Court issued the "stay" earlier this month. But 10 days later,the Court lifted the "stay" without explanation. As a result, the ships have been awarded to Trinidad, despite the fact this court case is far from over. Presently, the SIU is back in the District Court seeking a "partial final judgement" from Judge Green. In addition to our argument that Trinidad used a substandard con­ tract, we are maintaining that the bids do not meet the requirements of the Service Contract Act. If the District Court judgement goes against the SIU, we will take the case before the Appeals Court. This could take from six to nine months to get a final ruling. NMU Halts Merger Talk With SIU panies against Trinidad, Marine Transport Lines and NMU, pre­ cludes NMU's further participation in NMU/SIU merger discussions. "Also, introduction of statements made at Ad Hoc Committee meet­ ings to court proceedings raises serious ethical questions. Therefore, NMU hereby terminates imme­ diately its participation in any Ad "NMU has withdrawn from merger discussions with SIU be­ Hoc Committee meetings and pro­ cause of SIU's participation in the ceedings as well as NMU/SIU lawsuit against NMU and Trinidad merger discussions." "Wall's notice was sent to Presi­ Corporation, an NMU-contract company. In a notice of NMU's dent George Meany, Secretaryintentions. President Shannon Wall Treasurer Lane Kirkland and Frank Polara of the AFL-CIO; President said: "Widely disseminated and in- Paul Hall of SIU, President Ray­ flamatory statements by SIU offi­ mond McKay of MEBA District 2 cers and MEBA District 2 in support and Professor John Dunlop, former Secretary of Labor and merger of lawsuit brought by two SIU/ MEBA District 2 contracted com­ committee coordinator." Below is a reprint of an article which appeared in the June 1979 edition of the NMU Pilot,, which announces the NMU decision to hreakoff merger talks with the SIU as a result of the battle over the nine tankers awarded to NMU-contracted Trinidad Oil. Point Revere Committee Dixie Boatmen Get Cost-of-Living Hike As part of a contract nego­ tiated by the SIU In 1977, SIU Boatmen working for the New Orleans-based Dixie Carriers Co. received a 5.6 percent cost of living wage adjustment effective April 6. This is the final COLA increase the 315 Dixie Boatmen will receive under the terms of the current contract which expires next year. The Boatmen received a 1.6 percent COLA in 1978. Cost of living add-ons are based on increases in the Con­ sumer Price Index and are intended to help American workers cope with the rising rate of inflation. Aboard a newly acquired SIU vessel last month are a crewmember and the Ship's Committee of the S7 Point Revere (Point Shipping) at a payoff in Brooklyn, N.Y. They are (seated I. to r.) Chief Steward C. White, secretary-reporter; Oiler Mike Kraljevic, engine delegate, and Recertified Bosun Barney Swearingen, ship's chairman. Standing (I. to r.) are Chief Cook David Smith, steward delegate, and OS Gary Thomas. June 1979 / LOG / 5 �New Orleans Delta Queen Line's paddlewheeler Delta Queen beat her sister steamboat the Mississippi Queen in the first leg of the initial 1,271-mile Grea^t Steamboat Race from here to Cincinnati on May 18. The two week race, the first in more than 100 years, began as the two steamboats left the Poydras St. Wharf headed toward Audubon Park as spectators lined the levees along the shores. On board passengers competed in fishing and kite flying contests. Philadelphia Piney Point The tug Papa Quay (Steuart Transport) was laid up for two months on June 17 for new engine and deck equipment. She will also undergo deck house modification. Baltimore The Norfolk, Baltimore and Carolina Line (NBC) plans to relocate their operations to the 8-acre old Conrail Pier on Clinton St. in the Canton area. Great Lakes The Luedtke Engineering Co. continues work on a dredging project at Point Mouillee, south of Detroit. It's a channel-deepening project which will permit loaded dredges and barges to approach the new, diked disposal area. (The diked disposal area is designed to take polluted materials for the next 10 years from the Detroit-Toledo area). Hannah Inland Waterways is having built a new 290-foot liquid bulk barge at the Nashville (Tenn.) Bridge Co. The Hannah 4001 will go into service on the Lakes. She will be delivered in August. The barge will be able to carry 40,000 barrels of oil and chemicals. She will be 290 by 60 by 18'/4 feet and will be double skinned. On July 1, the company will change its name to Hannah Marine Corp. San Francisco Chief executive of the SIU-contracted CrOwley Maritime Corp. (world's top inland operator) Thomas B. Crowley, was elected U.S. chairman of the National Liberty Ship Memorial. The memorial will place the preserved Liberty ship SS Jeremiah O'Brien in Golden Gate National Park here. More tug and barge activity was reported in the harbor here on the Delaware River due to the continuing N.Y. harbor tugboat strike in its third month. Columbia-Snake Rivers System A three-day conference in the Pacific Northwest late this month studied the status of the present and future locks on the Columbia-Snake Rivers System. Studied were the Ben Franklin Lock and Dam Project and up-river navigation on the Columbia River from Pasco to Wenatchee, Wash. The system stretches from Portland, Ore. to Lewiston, Idaho. Mobile The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals early last month denied a legal bid to tie up the Tenn-Tom Waterway on the widening of the 232-mile canal from 170 to 300 feet by the U.S. Corps of Engineers. The challenge was by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad and environmentalists. Other challenges are expected in court on the canal's cost overrun. The project was started in 1972 and is about 33 percent finished. Completion is now expected in 1986. Washington, D.C. With diesel fuel supplies on the nation's waterways down to 80 percent of normal and prices up 100 percent from January, inland fleet operators asked the U.S. Department of Energy to give them 100 percent of diesel fuel needs. Some in the barge and towing industry saw dry tanks by summer. Slowdown of water transportation would cripple export of U.S. crops" and create domestic shortages of gas, heating oil, coai,|ct fuel, steel and chemicals. The Farm Belt upriver would miss their fertilizers and fuel. Barges and towboats move 22 percent of crude petroleum and its products in this country. They also move 35 to 40 percent of our agricultural products for export. Half of the barge traffic moves coal and .oil. A Tough Ordeal, But Welfare Plan Gave Him Peace of Mind The past year was not an easy one for John Wright. His wife, Janice, passed away after a very long illness. And the ordeal took its toll on Brother Wright as well. But as he says, "at least 1 know that Janice had the best of care." The Union, through the Welfare Plan, did its best to minimize Brother Wright's problems. Alberta, Canada, and a deep sea sailor for mqre than 45 years. John's history with maritime labor goes back to the bitter, bloody strike of 1934 on the West Coast. He was initially a member of the Marine Firemen's Union in San Francisco. He joined the SIU in Mot jtcUtU The doctor and hospital bills for his wife's care kept coming and coming. Overall, the bills amounted to well over $20,000. But because of the extent of coverage by the Seafarers Welfare Plan, the prob­ lems of bills were completely taken off his shoulders. This is what the SIU Welfare Plan is all about. It's there to provide the membership not only with financial security. But to provide SIU mem­ bers with the knowledge and peace of mind, that if one of their dependents becomes ill, the Welfare Plan will enable them to get the best possible medical care available. This means a great deal, considering the ever increasing cost of medical care in this country. 6 / LOG / June 1979 1943. As an SIU member, he has accumulated 23 years seatime. Upon his retirement. Brother Wright, a quiet man, said simply: "I'll always support my Union." We wish John, now a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., all the best in years to come. Pensioner iohn Wright John Wright realizes this. And in addition, he singled out the Welfare Plan staff for "their kindness and generosity in handling my affairs." Brother Wright, now 64.years old, recently retired from the Union. He's a real old salt, born in Calgary, Come to HLS. Upgrade to AB. Course Starts August 16 To enroll, contact HLS or your SIU Representative. �Headquarters Motes by SIU Execiilive Vice President Frank Drozak A Golden Opportunity for Stewards Job security. That's something the SIU has fought hard to create and improve upon for maritime workers over the last 40 years. But like a lot of things, job security comes in different forms, and is achieved in different ways. Sometimes it^s strictly up to the individual to go after and decide just how much job security he wants. The SIU sets up its programs so that a man, through his own initiative and motivation, can add to the job security he already has. The new Steward Recertification Program for chief stewards is such a program. Did you ever stop to think where a ship would be without a steward department, or where a steward department itself would be without a good chief steward? Quite obviously, a ship couldn't function without the steward department. And, by the same token, no steward department could function—and function well—without a good chief steward. So often, the difference between a good trip and a bad one is determined in the galley; whether or not the ship's a good feeder. There's a lot more to the job of chief steward than just seeing that three good meals are put on the table each day. A good chief steward is You Can't Afford Not To manager, nutritionist, an expert on food preparation, and teacher all rolled into one. The SIU recognizes that the job of the chief steward is a vitally important one, and one that carries with it a tremendous amount of responsibility. It has its own challenges and, like jobs in other departments, is continually effected by the introduction of new technology. It is with these thoughts in mind that the SIU decided to start the Steward Recertification Program. Specifically, the six-week program will be a refresher course for chief stewards and will cover such subjects as inventory control, nutrition, advanced culinary skills, menu planning, and shipboard inspections by the Public Health Service. It will also include instruction in first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. But the goals of the program go far beyond the specifics. First of all, it is hoped that each steward who completes the recertification program will feel he's more knowledgeable than he was before; that he's an even better chief steward than he was. Secondly, and since the chief steward is the guidi'ng force of his department, the quality of the department itself will be upgraded. Thirdly, an improved steward department is bound to improve the quality of life for everybody on a ship. Then again, brothers, it will help us all. Because, when we improve things on the ships—making them even better than they already are—it perpetuates and adds to the good reputation of the SIU. Job security is built on just that: a good reputation. It's one fact of life in our business. When we do a good job, people will take notice and will remember us. The SIU has built itself up on its reputation over the last 40 years. The new Steward Recertification Program is a golden opportunity for those chief stewards who want to increase their job security. It starts on Sept. 3, so don't wait to sign up. Youll benefit from the Steward Recertification Program, and the whole Union will too. Trustees Drop Vacation Eligibility to 75 Days for Boatmen T The Transportation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship Program pays you while you go to school at HLS. It gives you free room, board and books. It helps you earn wheelhouse time while you learn boathandling skills. And HLS graduates get day-for-day worktime credit. You can't afford not to apply for a Towboat Operator Scholarship See your SIU Representative or contact HLS for details HE Board of Trustees of the Vacation Plan has reduced the employment time requirements governing the eligibility for Vaca­ tion benefits for Boatmen. The changes result from action by the Trustees in their regular review of the impact of new rules for SIU benefit plans. The new rule requires that a Boatman accumulate 75 days em­ ployment with an SlU-contracted inland company to be eligible to collect Vacation benefits. In other words, a Boatman filing for benefits today needs 75 days on the boat of an inland company signatory to the Vacation Plan to get his Seafarers Vacation check. The rule became effective May 1, 1979. The old rule required that a Boatman accumulate 125 days employment before filing for vaca­ tion benefits. The 125-day rule was designed after the Federal Government's ERISA law governing pensions. Initially, it was felt that one rule governing all our benefit plans, would be in the best interest of the SIU membership for maximum protection of the individual member. However, after a review of the operation of the 125-day rule, which went into effect Jan. 1, 1979, the Trustees felt that a 125 day employ­ ment requirement was restrictive on the Boatmen. The Boatman, because of the time-off provisions in SIU inland contracts, needed an unduly long time to accumulate 125 days em­ ployment. Take, for instance, the case of a Boatman working under a collective bargaining agreement whichprovides a Boatman shall work 40 days on and then have 20 days off. Under this contract, it would take the Boatman over six months to accumulate 125 days employment. This is true for all Boatmen working a 2-on, 1-off schedule. However, now under the new 75day rule, it will take the same Boatman approximately four months to accumulate the required employment time for Vacation benefits (the same time as a deep-sea member). When the SIU established the Industry Wide Inland Vacation Plan, the goal was to provide substantial Vacation Pay to Boat­ men and to provide it regularly. The SIU is confident that the new / 75-day rule will answer the overall goal of our Vacation Plan to benefit our membership. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— It's Your Life June 1979 / LOG / 7 �The Lakes Picture ^70 wSeason Looks Cvood The International Association of Great Lakes Ports released a study last month on Great Lakes shipping and port prospects for 1979. The Association is predicting that the overall shipping picture for this year looks very good, both for the Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway. The 1978 shipping season on the Seaway was a near-record year, the report noted. Even though general cargo shipments were way down in 1978, due to reduction in U.S. steel imports as a result of trigger pricing, active grain trade offset the decline in steel carriage. This trend is expected to continue in 1979. Winter Navigation The Great Lakes Basin Commission, an eight-state regional planning group, has issued a formal challenge to the Army Corps of Engineers' recommendations that year-round navigation on the Great Lakes be approved by Congress. A Commission report, made public on May 16 said, among other things, that the Army Corps of Engineers had overstated the economic benefits of winter navigation to the Great Lakes region. A draft report on the feasibility of year-round navigation, eight years in the making, included the Corps' contention that the extended shipping season would benefit the nation to the tune of $337 million per year. Included in that figure is an estimated $261 million in what the Corps called "transportation rate savings." The Army Corps of Engineers'draft study, issued in March, advocated phasing in year-round shipping on the upper Great Lakes. In addition it would extend the shipping season to 11 months on the Welland Canal, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. The tenure of the experimental winter navigation program expired last year. The program will be scuttled unless Congress votes to extend it. St. Lawrence Seaway As the St. Lawrence Seaway moves into its 20th year, many are marking the occasion by remembering the Seaway's early days and evaluating the network's success. When the Seaway, jointly financed by Canada and the U.S. at a cost of $400 million first opened in 1959, the Queen of England and thenPresident Eisenhower were on hand for the official opening. Its 20th anniversary is being feted more quietly. But many are saying the Seaway's success has far outstripped the hopes of its original planners. The waterway is not only solvent, but, some advocates contend it has returned as much as $60 million to the U.S. Treasury. One of the big selling points of the Seaway and other waterways to shippers these days is that it is an efficient, economical transit system. With fuel at a premium, water transport boasts mileage averaging WO ton miles per gallon compared to 200 for rail transport, 58 for trucks and four for planes. The St. Lawrence Seaway network encompasses 16 locks, three rivers, the five Great Lakes and three smaller lakes in the St. Lawrence. But the Seaway project itself involved building or upgrading seven locks between Montreal and Lake Ontario and eight in the Welland Canal. Chicago Hearings are scheduled before the House Merchant Marine & Fisheries Committee and an investigation will be made by the General Accounting Office into why Chicago's port is underused by both commercial and government shippers. An aide to Rep. Bennett Stewart (D-Ill.) said that "quite a few government agencies are not using the port facilities here." Rep. Stewart requested the GAO investigation to determine what transportation modes are being used for government cargoes. It's the opinion of Rep. Morgan Murphy (D-III.) who requested the House Committee hearings that "the Great Lakes region has not been the favorite among Government agencies in commerce." Daluth The newest vessel in the Kinsman fleet, the William A. McGonagle, entered service last month after loading grain in Duluth. The company will not be running the Kinsman Enterprise or the Henry Steinhrenner. * • * Another Kinsman vessel, the Harry L. Allen, which was destroyed in a fire at a Duluth grain elevator last winter, was sold for scrap recently. « • « The Alastair Guthrie (Kinsman) flooded and her stern hit bottom as she finished loading a cargo of grain in Duluth harbor recently. The flooding was caused by a valve malfunctioning. The defective valve controlled the flow of water coming into the ship's engine cooling system. Though the flood mark in the ship's engine room reportedly hit 15 feet at one point, the fact that the harbor was only 27 feet deep kept the Guthrie from sustaining any serious hull damage when her stern hit bottom. Coast Guard inspectors said, however, that electrical and boiler equipment damage was heavy. Algonac Number 21 in American Steamship Co.'s SlU-crewed fleet of lakers will be delivered in late August. The thousand footer is the eighth vessel to be built under American Steamship's shipbuilding program which was begun in 1973. • * » SIU members completed fitout of the L. G. Harriman (Huron Cement) in early June. The cement carrier, which was built in 1923, was used as a floating storage silo from 1976 through 1978 when she re-entered active service. The SIU is currently in negotiations with Straits Car Ferry on behalf of the SIU crew of the Chief Wawatam. The negotiations are expected to be wrapped up some time in June. Last month's Log mistakenly reported that the SIU was holding contract talks with Straits Transit Inc. A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION NARCOTICS WILL Yoa UP AND YOU'LL LO/E YOUR PAPERS FOR LI FE / 8 / LOG / June 1979 �ijnuJiKjaiii hinQton ttl in Seafarers International Union of North America. AFL-CiO On the Agenda in Congress... Health of Seamen. The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee is holding hearings this month regarding the health and medical care of merchant seafarers. Included in the hearings will be an evaluation of the medical standards and facilities of the U.S. Public Health Service hospitals and clinics. Railroad Deregulation. The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee is holding a series of meetings this month on the Railroad Deregulation Act. Senator Russell Long (D-LA) will be chairing the hearings. We will be watching these meetings closely since they will result in recommendations on railroad freight rates which will directly affect the economic health of the inland waterways industry. June 1979 Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings Carter Signs Anti-Rebating Legislation President Carter has signed legislation which will strengthen the provisions prohibiting rebating practices in the U.S. foreign ocean-borne trades. The bill was adopted by a voice vote earlier this month in both the House and Senate. During floor debate. Senator John Warner (R-VA) pointed out that "the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 declares that it is the maritime policy of the United States to have a merchant marine fleet sufficient to carry...a substantial portion of the waterborne export and import foreign commerce of the United States." He noted, however, that "it is now perfectly clear that these policy objectives have not been achieved and, in fact, that the U.S. is in the grip of an accelerating downward spiral." According to Senator Warner, this bill would help this situation by giving the Federal Maritime Commission "the author­ ity it needs to do an effective job" of combating illegal rebating, "a primary factor in the demise of the U.S. liner fleet." As passed, this legislation: 1. gives the FMC authority to suspend the tariff of any carrier which fails to respond to a subpoena or discovery order in a rebating investigation; 2. increases penalties for violations; 3. requires certification of a corporate policy against rebating; and 4. empowers the FMC to assess civil penalties for rebating violations. Inland Waterways Scholarship Winners Tour Capital Water Projects Authorization. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will be holding a series of hearings this month regarding a number of water policy and project proposals. Several of these proposals will affect the inland waterways. Senator Mike Gravel (DAlaska) will be chairing the hearings. Merchant Marine Contracting. The Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee held a hearing June 11 on a proposal to permit negotiated contracting beyond the June 30, 1979 cutoff for Maritime Administration sponsored sub­ sidy and Title XI programs. Vessel Sales. The House Merchant Marine Committee will be holding a hearing this month on a bill regulating the sale of U.S.-documented ships. Ocean Mining. The Oceanography Sub­ committee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will mark up legislation regarding Deep Sea Mining sometime this month. Afterwards, the Mines and Mining Subcommittee of the House Interior and Insular Affairs Commit­ tee will mark up its version of the ocean mining bill. Outer Continental Shelf. The House Select Committee on the Outer Continental Shelf will continue its oversight hearings on offshore oil and gas development. Hearings are scheduled for July 9 and 23. Panama Canal Authorization. The Panama Canal Subcommittee of.the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will hold hearings on July 16 and 18 on Panama Canal Authorization legislation. Small Vessel Manning. The Coast Guard Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will conduct hearings beginning next month on manning requirements for small commercial vessels. Twenty SIU Boatmen came to Washing­ ton this month for a first-hand look at their Union's legislative and political action organization. The Boatmen came to the nation's capital from the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point where they are participating in the Towboat Operator Scholarship Program. During their visit, they toured the Capitol Building where they posed for a photo before going on to view the House and Senate chambers. Participating in the program were: William Morris, Daniel Baumann, Jose Charriez-Cotto, Daniel Minnier, Charles West, William Home, Joseph Carter, Robert Marshburn, Paul Shipman, and Benjamin Shawn. Also, Dennis Dietz, Harold Steen, David Frank, Raymond Noakos, Robert Dallas, Thomas Duffee, Kevin Brady, Donald Thayer, Michael O'Donohue and Jerald Augoin. Accompanying them on their tour were SIU Legislative Representatives Betty Rocker and John laccio. Also on the tour were HLS instructor. Captain Irwin Gros, and Nick Marrone, Port Agent, Piney Point. June 1979 / LOG / 9 �ii^^B Maritiine Industry News £1)0 51U in ^Vnsljinntor House Committees Hold Hearings On Deep Sea Mineral Resources Subcommittees of both the House Merchant Marine Committee and the Interior Committee held hearings earlier this month on the Deep Seabed Mineral Resources Act. Phillip Hawkins, representing Ocean Mining Associates, testified before the Subcommittee on Mines and Mining that it would appear advantageous to locate processing operations in the United States and retain the protections accorded to American-flag vessels. Hawkins warned, however, that the ocean mining industry must be prepared to face competition which might take advantage of low cost energy and other competitive advantages offered offshore. As a result, he urged the early enactment of "ocean mining legislation containing the maximum flexi­ bility to compete in a highly competitive world industry." Marne Dubs of Kennecott Copper Corporation testified before the Subcom­ mittee on the Merchant Marine. Dubs praised the compromises reached in the 95th Congress on ocean mining legislation (H.R. 3350) and stressed the need for a "grand­ father rights" clause in the present legisla­ tion. Dubs expressed his support for the present language in the bill which would require the mining ves.sel and at least one of the transport vessels per mine~ site to be documented under the laws of the United .States. T.I. Calls for GAO Says USCG Guaranteed Fuel Should Do Better in Allocation for Tugs Promoting Safety The General Accounting Office (GAO) and Towboats has made Congress aware in a critical report The Transportation Institute has re­ quested the Economic Regulatory Admini­ stration (ERA) to guarantee that tug and towboat operators are allocated the fuel necessary to continue the crucial job of moving energy and farm cargoes by water. Herb Brand, president of the Wash­ ington-based marine transportation re­ search organization, said that "without the guaranteed availability of diesel fuel, tugs and towboats ... will be unable to provide this country with essential water transporta­ tion service." Brand, also warned that without the fuel necessary to operate tug and towboats, "a crucial link in our energy and foodstuffs transportation system will be broken." He pointed to the fact that water carriers are the most economic and fuel-efficient mode for the carriage of bulk commodities and that over 60 percent of these commodi­ ties consist of energy products such as coal and petroleum products and over 10 percent are farm and food products. Brand concluded that if the nation's tug and towboat fleet is not guaranteed its necessary fuel supplies, "the disruption in the massive movements of energy and farm cargoes by water will have a ripple effect in other essential segments of our industry, not the least being heavy industry and public utilities. Senate Passes MARAD Congress Acts on Authorizations Alaska Lands Bill The Senate, by a voice vote of 85-2, has passed legislation which authorizes operat­ ing funds for a variety of Maritime Administration programs for fiscal year 1980. The Senate bill was managed on the floor by Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI). He was joined by Senator John Warner (R-VA), ranking Republican on the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine. Senator Warner spoke in strong support of S. 640 and concluded his remarks by stating that: "Unless the Congress of the United States begins to give greater support to the U.S. merchant marine...our country wHl LIO longer have a merchant marine." The Senate also accepted by voice vote two amendments relating to the fishing industry. The first, offered by Senator Lowell Weicker (R-CT), extends the Title XI and capital construction fund provisions to shoreside facilities used for landing, processing, storing and distributing fish. The second, offered by Senator Ted Stevens (R—Alaska), would allow states to qualify as a first mortgager for purposes of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920. i his means fishermen would not have to pay a one-half of one percent annual trustee charge for loans. 10 / LOG / June 1979 The House of Representatives late last month adopted legislation which .sets aside approximately 110 million acres of land in Alaska as national parks, park reserves, wildlife refuges and forests. This version of Alaska Lands legislation (the so-called Udall-Anderson substitute) was supported by the Carter Administration and a coalition of environmental organizations. Under this bill, approximately 67 million acres would be classified as wilderness. It allows mining of valid existing claims, and requires that the National Petroleum ^serve in Alaska be opened to private oil and gas leasing. In the Senate, meanwhile, similar legisla­ tion (S. 9 and S. 22) is pending before the Committee on Energy and National Re­ sources. .SPAD is Ihc Sll''s political fund and our polilical arm in Washinfpon, O.r. The Sill asks for and accepts voluntary contributions only. The Union uses the money donated to SPAD to support the election campaqtiis of leigHlators who have shown a pro-maritime or pro-labor record. SPAD enables the SlU to work effectively on the vital maritime issues in the Cnnftress. These are issues that have a direct impact on the jobs and job security of all SiU mem­ bers, deep-sea. inland, and Lakes. The SIU urges its members to contmue their fine record of support for SPAD. A member can contribute to file SPAI) fund as he or she sees fit. or make no contribution at all without fear of reprisal. A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission. It is available for purcha.se from the EEC in Wa.shin);lon, D.C. that the Coast Guard must step up its efforts to promote safer marine transportation. GAO claimed that "increased marine traffic and volume of cargo, including hazardous material, has led to a growing number of serious accidents." This is why so-called "discrepancies"such as buoys being offstation, missing aids relocated without adequate notice, or structural problems "need to be corrected as quickly as possible to minimize the risk to mariners and the possibility of legal action." GAO disclosed that as of October, 1978, 34 marine accident lawsuits were pending "with a potential cost to the Government of almost $29 million." Among the recommendations suggested by GAO to improve the Coast Guard's response to aid discrepancies were: • Establishing performance standards based on sound data rather than intuitive judgment. • Making greater use of specially trained and equipped repair teams. • Reassessing workload distribution for buoy and construction tender, giving consideration to transit times and age of tenders. GAO also emphasized that the Coast Guard should exercise its authority to mark sunken vessels if the owner cannot or will not do so. Finally, GAO criticized the Coast Guard for not evaluating "simpler, less costly alternatives for vessel traffic management before establishing vessel traffic service systems in the ports of New York, New Orleans, and Houston. This has resulted in unnecessary expense to the Government and increased burdens on mariners and the Coast Guard." Carter Nominates Nemirow To Top Marad Slot President Jimmy Carter has nominated Samuel B. Nemirow, as Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, to fill the slot vacated by Robert J. Blackwell last April. Nemirow had served under Blackwell for seven years. Nemirow, a native of Connecticut, has been with the Maritime Administration since 1972, serving in a variety of positions, including General Counsel, member of the Maritime Subsidy Board, and Deputy General Counsel for Maritime Aid Contracts. Before joining Marad, he was with the Department of Transportation and the Federal Maritime Commission. Mr. Nemi^row holds several awards, including the Commerce Department's second highest, the Silver Medal, received in recognition of the role he played in formulating the U.S./U.S.S.R. Maritime Agreement. �LOS ANGELES HARBOR A Look at SlU's Expanded Operations :- The Santa Mariana and her three sister passenger ships are regular callers to Los Angeles enroute to South America. SlU-contracted Delta Line bought these vessels from Prudential Line last year. They are providing scores of new job opportunities to SlU members on the West Coast. HE SIU has always been an important presence in the heavy traffic moving in and out of the Los Angeles Harbor area. In the last few years though, the Union's activities and scope of representation on the West Coast have broadened tremen­ dously. As a result, hundreds of new jobs of many varieties in the L.A. Harbor area have been created for the meaand women protected and represented by the SIU. SIU members are employed in passenger and cargo transport, in service work in the L.A. Harbor, as well as in nearby shoreside jobs, to a greater extent than ever before. And there are as many reasons for the Union's increased presence in the area as there are kinds of jobs for SIU members. Here are some of them: • Tanker trade. Alaska's oil fields yield 1.2 million barrels of crude a day. Much of that oil is moved by tanker from Alaska's north slope to the West Coast. Many of the tankers carrying T Alaskan crude into and out of manning Alaska Construction's has turned out to be tremen­ L.A. Harbor are crewed by SIU "crew barges" which function as dously successful and beneficial living quarters for construction to all concerned. members. As a result of the merger, • Passenger ships. Last year crews while they are building hundreds of West Coast steward the SlU-Contracted Delta offshore oil platforms. Steamship Co. bought Pruden­ • MCS merger. The final department personnel now enjoy tial Lines. Included in the sale details of the Marine Cooks & the job security and protection were-four passenger ships which Stewards merger with the SIU the SIU offers. Since the SIU and the MCS frequently call, at Los Angeles AGLIWD are now completed. bound for South America or the The East-meets-West unification Continued on Page 12 Carribean. The Santa Maria. Santa Mariana. Santa Magdalena and Santa Mercedes., with their SIU crews, represent a re­ birth for the Union's fleet of cruise ships. • Tugs and barges. Expanded job opportunities for SIU Boat­ men in L.A. Harbor were made possible by the activities of SIUcontracted Crowley Maritime.. Overall, Crowley's activities have opened up 200 jobs for SIU Boatmen in the company's tug and barge fleet in Los Angeles. When the SlU-manned passenger ship Santa Mariana (Delta Line) called in the Crowley boats do shipdocking port of Los Angeles recently, SfU officials Ken McGregor, patrolman (seated left) work, they bunker ships and are and Joe Goren, co-po'l agent (seated second from left) visited the vessel. Along involved in lightering tankers with them are the ship's committee, including: Charles Jackson, engine delegate; Herman Ulrich, educational director; Marvin Garrison, secretary-reporter; Juan offshore. Osorio, steward delegate; Al Resendez,sailing reefer maintenance; Herwood In addition, SIU members are Walters, ship's chairman, and J. A. Rusheed, deck delegate. June 1979 / LOG / 11 �LOS ANGELES HARBOR Continued from Page 11 have become one Union, we've consolidated our Union halls under one roof. In order to better service the expanded SIU mem­ bership we're in the process of extensively remodeling the former MCS hall at 350 Freemont St., in San Francisco. Because of the merger, the SIU's deep sea membership has grown. But the merger has also brought nearly 500 culinary workers who staff the former luxury liner Queen Mary under the SIU banner. The Queen is now permanently moored in L.A. Harbor, where she's used as a floating hotel and museum. And the former MCS waiters, busboys, cooks and kitchen helpers are now repre­ sented by the SIU. Los Angeles harbor is a stopoff point for many SIU members bound for distant ports. Sea­ farers crewing SlU-contracted Sea-Land and Delta ships are often seen passing through the harbor. And SlU-crewed tankers with their cargoes of Alaskan oil call there regularly.' But the harbor is home to Union boatmen who provide necessary in-port services. And for the SIU members represented by the Union's industrial division who can be found shoreside in the L.A. area, working in shops and factories like Paulsen Wire Rope. The growth of the SIU in and around the L.A. Harbor has been truly significant. That growth has meant greatly expanded job opportunities and job security for SIU seamen, boatmen and in­ dustrial workers. During the days of the gold rush, California was known as the golden opportunity state. For SIU members, the L.A. Harbor area offers more golden op­ portunities now than ever before. The SIU has greatly expanded its job opportunities for Boatmen in the L.A. harbor area as a result of activities of SIUContracted Crowley Maritime. On the {ug.Howard H, recently in L.A. area are some of the crew along with SIU Patrolman Ken McGregor, left. They are, (I. to r.): Bill Haynie and Mike Privette, able seamen; Ken Hunt, captain, and Dave Domanque, mate. Much of the SIU's work in L.A. area has to do with lightering tankers offshore and bunkering ships. On the job aboard Barge 203 recently are tankermen Jim Wilson. 'Cft, and Tom Hultren. • '-'...A On the tug Feather River, recently, which is part of the Crowley operation in L.A. area are young Boatmen William Daughtry, captain, (left) and Lloyd LaBeach, cook. • * V * ' ' 'i " t3& i A happy crew is a good crew. .And the crewcf the lug Spartan appear happy in this photo taken recently before a day's work in L.A. harbor. They are (I. to r.): N. Forman, mate; J. Luke, able seaman; Ron Echeverio, chef; Steve Warford, captain, and Andrew Cleland, engineer. 12 / LOG / June 1979 -'V: .i-AC. �LOS ANGELES HARBOR The Queeti Mary, once the Queen of the Sea. is still a Queen. But today she's a floating hotel, restaurant and museum anchored in Long Beach. She is manned by as many as 500 SlU members in the busy summer season working as waiters, bartenders and more. IV Aboard the Queen Mary, outside one of the restaurants on the ships are SlU Aboard the Queen Mary at the seafood bar in the Lady Hamilton Restaurant are O. Erives, bartender; Mario Tejeda, cook and Gabriel Juarez, cook. In the Lady Hamilton Restaurant aboard the Queen Mary are pretty SlU members (I. toi.) Chris Stratton, Carol Leydon, and Carol Tomich, all waitresses, and Harriet Tomich, hostess. The SlU also has industrial shops under contract in L.A. areas including Paulsen Wire Rope. Photo shows four Paulsen workers along with Jesse Solis, SlU representative, on the left. On the SlU-manned tug HowardH are SlU Boatmen (I. to r.) D. Domanque. mate; Stig Ehrulund, cook and W. Haynie. able seaman. ^ Standing outside the wheeihouse of the SiU-manned tug Guide is Boatman John Boleyn, mate. June 1979 / LOG / 13 �sss sa 11 Holding up life ring bearing the name of their tug, Feather River, are SlU Boatmen Grover Kelley, engineer, and Wayne Katez, mate. Aboard their hard working tug Guide in LA. harbor are SlU Boatmen Howard George, engineer, and William Cox, cook. 5'-. The SlU-manned tug Catano participates in all types of harbor work including lightering and bunkering. The tug's barge is manned by SlU barge tankermen (I. to r.) Richard Perkin, John Bradley and Frank Rodriguez. The SlU-manned tugs Escort and Glory shown tied up in L.A. harbor before going out for a day's work. 14 / LOG / June 1979 The SlU-manned tug Howard H does a lot of hard work in L.A. as can be seen by heavy equipment on deck. SlU Boatmen aboard tug Envoy, which is part of the SlU's expanded operations in L.A. harbor are (I. to r.) Bob Clinton, mate; Steve McCleary, captain, and Larry Jamison, cook. �Capt. Joe Bradshaw (left) and Chief Engineer Jerry Gould working in the dredge's wheelhouse. AB Charlie Scherons (right) hands up stores to AB Dave Nrnan, SlU's New Honey Is Hopper Dredge Sugar island The new honey of the SIUcrewed dredging fleet these days is the brand new, self-propelled hopper dredge Sugar Island. Built by North American Trailing Co., she's the second self-propelled hopper dredge to be built, owned and operated by a private company. And the second to carry a top-to-bottom SlU crew. Like her two-year-old twin sister the Manhattan Island, she measures 281 feet and has a loaded draft of \9Vi feet. And like the Manhattan Island, when the Sugar Island opens her split hull and empties her 3600 cubic yard capacity hopper, she stops traffic. Both dredges are the end result of pioneering hydraulic tech­ nology. Their hulls are split down the middle and open so dredged materials can be dumped at sea. The hulls are hinged foreward and aft by special systems that include hydraulic rams. Using water pressure, the rams add an extra measure of control to the dumping process. They prevent sudden impacts to the hull and also hold the hull bottom steady when it's open, up to a maximum span of 16y2 feet. Dredging last month in Gafveston Harbor is the hopper dredge Sugar Island (N. American Trailing). The Sugar Island, which runs under 6750 hp, has a 70 foot dredging capacity. Her two dredge pump systems each in­ clude a suction pipe that mea­ sures 27 inches in diameter and a 24 inch discharge pipe which work at a combined 1700 hp. She is now working off Galves­ ton. The brand new hopper dredge is both a source of jobs and a source of pride to the SIU. The Union has been working for the creation of a privately operated dredging fleet to work side-by-side with the Army Corps of Engineers for many years. The Sugar Island and the Manhattan Island are the two solid cornerstones of that fleet. |p, galley. Chief Cook Vernon Johnson (left) shows GSU Joe Lebeau the ropes. He got his chief cook's endorsement at Riney Point last year. June 1979 / LOG / 15 .1 �LET1EBS Special Equipment Benefits TO 1HE EDITOB latman's Son Wins $10,000 Grant My family d I wish to thank the SIU for the many benefits provided to members i dependents. We are a ery proud that our youngest son, Lewis, was recently awarded oni the SIU's Annual $10,000 Charlie Logan Scholarships. This was qJ a financial relief and will insure the uninterrupted education oPth our children. I urge all fmbers to encourage their children with college aspirations to prepare pselves and apply for the Scholarships. Sincerely and Fraternally, Leslie W. Collier III Coinjock, N.C. , - [He's an Engineer Now As w/h know a college education is a necessity in today's world. Wheth( be in business, medicine or engineering thCre is a great demand for edi ed men and women. Unfortunately in this time of financial stress t ixpense of such an education is immense. Most of the American middle ss does not have the financial capacity to send their children to college thout a great deal of sacrifice. I amrever in the SIU's debt for giving me the opportunity to be one of those icaied people: The SIU has allowed me to get a well-rounded educa» in the process of becoming a mechanical engineer. Thi igineering field encompasses an unlimited range of work. Its scope iges from nuclear and conventional power plants to the design and c»truction of submarine support systems. Asu can see the opportunities for learning and for advancement facinPe are countless. The SIU Scholarship Program has assisted mysind others to achieve goals which otherwise would have been beyqour grasp. I sincerely hope that the Union can continue and enlafthis program to aid its members and their families. As a recipient of tlcholarship I consider it a great honour and will strive to reflect this hoif in my future work. n I wish to thank the SIU for the opportunity to gain the ed/ion needed to achieve my personal goals. Without the assistance of thi afarcr's Union my future would not look as bright as it does right n( Very truly yours, Edward V. Gilaber.t My thanks to the Union and the Welfare Plan for the check to pay for my husband's hearing aid. It is so good to have a dependable Union to call "ours." We are very grateful for everything that has been done in our behalf. Thanks again. I don't know what we would do without the SIU. Sincerely, Mrs. Berry Tippius Savannah, Ga. • ^ A Smooth ReHrement Just a note of thanks and appreciation to the Union for the splendid job they have done in handling my retirement. I am proud to say I haven't missed a payday. I appreciate the privilege I have had to belong to a great Union. Fraternally, Delmas A. Cornelius Uving and Loving If on Penslofi Hi y'all. I'm living good in Bisbee, Arizona. Plenty of mountains, fresh air. And no crime. Rent is cheap and jobs available. I'm enjoying every day on my pension. Miss the sea, though! Fraternally, Joe Scaramutz, Retired Bisbee, Arizona This QMED can count on a ford of Thanks From Pensioner [want to convey my heartfelt thanks to the SIU and especially to the [farers Welfare Plan for the manner in which this office so efficiently idled my claims when I became permanently disabled. This was truly.a : gesture. All I can say is long live the SIU. Thanks again to our ernational President Paul Hall and the thousands of brother members lich make up this fine organization. Fraternally, Paul Capo, Retired Metairie, La. Afofwe to Membm On Job Cnll Protethre When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: « membership certificate • registration card 16 / LOG / June 1979 • clinic card • seaman's papers INLANb He knows diesel engines . . . He's ready for the diescl-powered ships that are coming off the ways. He's got job security for today and tomorrow. You can have it. too. Just take the diesel engines course for QMED's at HLS. It starts July 23 Sign up now! '' ^ Contact HLS or your SIU Representative. �Hess Shaded By Umbrella of Virgin Islands Loophole The U.S. Virgin Islands are known to travelers as one of the world's prettiest vacation spots. But they are better known to American seamen as a notorious haven for oil companies from U.S. law. The VirginTslands are exempt from the Jones Act, which mandates that all waterborne cargoes moved between U.S. ports be shipped on U.S.-flag vessels. The oil companies, in particular Amerada Hess, have taken complete advantage of the exemption. In the latest travesty, the Supreme Court has, in effect, granted the Amerada Hess Corp. leave to continue hauling Alas­ kan crude to the U.S. East Coast via its Virgin Islands refinery on foreign flag tankers. By their decision not to hear a suit filed jointly by the SIU, the American Maritime Assn., and the Shipbuilders Council of America, the highest court in the country has turned thumbs down on the U.S. flag fleet and the jobs of hundreds of American sea­ men. And they have given Hess their blessing to continue violat­ ing the spirit, if not the letter, of both the Jones Act and the Trans Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act (TAPS). When the Jones Act was passed in 1920, the U.S. Virgin Islands were exempted from its jurisdiction for a legitimate reason. The U.S.-flag fleet was not readily available for service in the trade at that time. In 1965, attracted by the V.I. loophole, Hess built an oil refinery on St. Croix. That refinery is now the largest in the world, capable of handling 600,000 barrels of oil per day. The overwhelming bulk of the oil is moved in and out of St. Croix on flag-of-convenience tankers. Moving foreign crude to the St. Croix refinery may currently be outside the jurisdiction of the Jones Act. But moving Alaskan oil from Valdez to the Virgin Islands and from the Islands to the U.S. East Coast on foreign LOG Official Publkalion of the Seoforers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFl-CIO June, 1979 Vol. 41, No. 6 Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Joe DiGlorgio Executive Vice President Secretary- Treasurer luiumss James Gannon Cal Tanner Vice President 389 Editor Mike Gillen Edra Ziesk Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Marietta Homaayonpour Don Rotan Assistant Ei'ditor West Coast Assistant Editor Ray Bourdius Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Writer! Photographer Dennis Lundy Photography Marie Kosciusko Administrative Assistant George Vana Production!Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage uisirici, HFL V,«./, Brooklyn, N.Y. (ISSN #0160-2047) tankers is a blatant manipulation of the law from where we sit. We think that even though Hess makes a stopover in St. Croix to refine the Alaskan crude, the voyage is essentially a Valdez-to-East Coast run, and should be subject to the pro­ visions of the Jones Act. The Court thinks each leg of the run is a separate trip and each trip is "outside the coastwise trade of the U.S." In addition, Hess' use of a Liberian-flag tanker in the Alas­ kan oil trade violates the TAPS Act. We pointed out to the Court of Appeals last year that Con­ gress' intent in passing the TAPS Act was to keep foreign tankers out of the Alaskan oil trade ". . . for environmental pur­ poses." The Court said no. Stepping around the issue, the Court decided that "the most that can be said is that various Congress­ men assumed that... only Amer­ ican vessels would be involved in the transport of Alaskan crude in the United States." As far as we're concerned the Supreme Court has totally missed the boat. Hess is clearly maneuvering around both the Jones Act and the TAPS Act. And they're violating the job rights of American workers as well as the safety of American waters in the process. The SIU thinks it's time Hess, as well as the other oil giants, were made accountable to the laws of the United States. If those laws are so loosely worded that an oil company can sail a flag-ofconvenience ship right through their loopholes, then the laws need to be rewritten. And if the courts won't do it, then Congress must. During the current session of Congress, legislation to close the V.I. loophole for the carriage of pertoleum and petroleum prod­ ucts is an important part of our overall legislative goals. We're also working on legis­ lation which will clearly state that both the crude and the jobs which flow from the Alaskan oil fields belong to the American people. We want these laws crystal clear and air-tight. So no Court can misunderstand them. And no oil company can violate them. June 1979 / LOG / 17 �Special Equipment Benefits My thanks to the Union and the Welfare Plan for the check to pay for my husband's hearing aid. It is so good to have a dependable Union to call "ours." We are very grateful for everything that has been done in our behalf. Thanks again. I don't know what we would do without the SIU. Sincerely, Mrs. Berry Tippius Savannah, Ga. f Boatman's Son Wins $10,000 Grant My family and I wish to thank the SIU for the many benefits provided to members and dependents. We are all very proud that our youngest son, Lewis, was recently awarded one of the SIU's Annual $10,000 Charlie Logan Scholarships. This was quite a financial relief and will insure the uninterrupted education of both our children. 1 urge all members to encourage their children with college aspirations to prepare themselves and apply for the Scholarships. Sincerely and Fraternally, Leslie W. Collier III Coinjock, N.C. , - He's an Engineer Now As we all know a college education is a necessity in today's world. Whether it be in business, medicine or engineering thtre is a great demand for educated men and women. Unfortunately in this time of financial stress the expense of such an education is immense. Most of the American middle class does not have the financial capacity to send their children to college without a great deal of sacrifice. I am forever in the SIU's debt for giving me the opportunity to be one of those educated people; The SIU has allowed me to get a well-rounded education in the process of becoming a mechanical engineer, This engineering field encompasses an unlimited range of work. Its scope ranges from nuclear and conventional power plants to the design and construction of submarine support systems. As you can see the opportunities for learning and for advancement facing me are countless. The SIU Scholarship Program has assisted myself and others to achieve goals which otherwise would have been beyond our grasp. I sincerely hope that the Union can continue and enlarge this program to aid its members and their families. As a recipient of this scholarship 1 consider it a great honour and will strive to reflect this honour in my future work. Again 1 wish to thank the SIU for the opportunity to gain the education needed to achieve my personal goals. Without the assistance of the Seafarer's Union my future would not look as bright as it does right now. Very truly yours, Edward V. Cilaber.t A Smoortt Retirement Just a note of thanks and appreciation to the Union for the splendid job they have done in handling my retirement. I am proud to say I haven't missed a payday. I appreciate the privilege I have had to belong to a great Union. Fraternally, Delmas A. Cornelius Living and Loving It on Pension Hi y'all. I'm living good in Bisbee, Arizona. Plenty of mountains, fresh air. And no crime. Rent is cheap and jobs available. I'm enjoying every day on my pension. Miss the sea, though! Fraternally, Joe Scaramutz, Retired Bisbee, Arizona This QMED can count on a great future. i y * Word of Thanks From Pensioner I want to convey my heartfelt thanks to the SIU and especially to the Seafarers Welfare Plan for the manner in which this office so efficiently handled my claims when I became permanently disabled. This was truly a fine gesture. All I can say is long live the SIU. Thanks again to our International President Paul Hall and the thousands of brother members which make up this fine organization. Fraternally, Paul Capo, Retired Mletairie, La. Notke to Members (h Job Call Pntedure When throwing In for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card clinic card seaman's papers He knows diesel engines . . . He's ready for the diesel-powercd ships that are coming off the ways. He's got job security for today and tomorrow. You can have it, too. Just take the diesel engines course for QMED's^HLS. It starts July 23 ' "V Sign up now! INLAND Contact HLS or your SIU Representative. 16 / LOG / June 1979 J: �( The U.S. Virgin Islands are known to travelers as one of the world's prettiest vacation spots. But they are better known to American seamen as a notorious haven fgr oil companies from U.S. law. The Virgin Islands are exempt from the Jones Act, which mandates that all waterborne cargoes moved between U.S. ports be shipped on U.S.-flag vessels. The oil companies, in particular Amerada Hess, have taken complete advantage of the exemption. In the latest travesty, the Supreme Court has, in effect, granted the Amerada Hess Corp. leave to continue hauling Alas­ kan crude to the U.S. East Coast via its Virgin Islands refinery on foreign flag tankers. By their decision not to hear a suit filed jointly by the SIU, the American Maritime Assn., and the Shipbuilders Council of America, the highest court in the country has turned thumbs down on the U.S. flag fleet and the jobs of hundreds of American sea­ men. And they have given Hess their blessing to continue violat­ ing the spirit, if not the letter, of both the Jones Act and the Trans Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act (TAPS). When the Jones Act was passed in 1920, the U.S. Virgin Islands were exempted from its jurisdiction for a legitimate reason. The U.S.-flag fleet was not readily available for service in the trade at that time. In 1965, attracted by the V.I. loophole, Hess built an oil refinery on St. Croix. That refinery is now the largest in the world, capable of handling 600,000 barrels of oil per day. The overwhelming bulk of the Umbrella of Virgin Islands Loophole oil is moved in and out of St. Croix on flag-of-convenience tankers. Moving foreign crude to the St. Croix refinery may currently be outside the jurisdiction of the Jones Act. But moving Alaskan oil from Valdez to the Virgin Islands and from the Islands to the U.S. East Coast on foreign LOG Officiol Publication of the Seoforers International Union of North Americo, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inlond Waters District, AFL-CIO June, 1979 Vol. -»!, No. 6 Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Executive Vice President SltlfU PHESSl Joe DiGiorgio Cal Tanner Secretary- Treasurer Vice President James Gannon 389 Editor Mike Gillen Edra Ziesk Ray Bourdius Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Don Rotan Marietta Homayonpour Assistant Editor IVest Coast Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Writer! Photographer Dennis Lundy Photography Marie Kosciusko Administrative Assistant George Vana Production!Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union. Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District AFL-CIO. 675 Fourth Ave.. Brooklyn. N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage ' paid at Brooklyn. N.Y. (ISSN #0160-2047) tankers is a blatant manipulation of the law from where we sit. We think that even though Hess makes a stopover in St. Croix to refine the Alaskan crude, the voyage is essentially a Valdez-to-East Coast run, and should be subject to the pro­ visions of the Jones Act. The Court thinks each leg of the run is a separate trip and each trip is "outside the coastwise trade of the U.S." In addition, Hess' use of a Liberian-flag tanker in the Alas­ kan oil trade violates the TAPS Act. We pointed out to the Court of Appeals last year that Con­ gress' intent in passing the TAPS Act was to keep foreign tankers out of the Alaskan oil frade ". . . for environmental pur­ poses." The Court said no. Stepping around the issue, the Court decided that "the most that can be said is that various Congress­ men assumed that... only Amer­ ican vessels would be involved in the transport of Alaskan crude in the United States." As far as we're concerned the Supreme Court has totally missed the boat. Hess is clearly maneuvering around both the Jones Act and the TAPS Act. And they're violating the job rights of American workers as well as the safety of American waters in the process. The SIU thinks it's time Hess, as well as the other oil giants, were made accountable to the laws of the United States. If those laws arc so loosely worded that an oil coinpany can sail a flag-ofconvenience ship right through their loopholes, then the laws need to be rewritten. And if the courts won't do it, then Congress must. During the current session of Congress, legislation to close the V.I. loophole for the carriage of pertoleum and petroleum prod­ ucts is an important part of our overall legislative goals. We're also working on legis­ lation which will clearly state that both the crude and the jobs which flow from the Alaskan oil fields belong to the American people. We want these laws crystal clear and air-tight. So no Court can misunderstand them. And no oil company can violate them. June 1979 / LOG / 17 c. �SlU N.Y. Port Agent Jack Caffey. left, and Congressman Leo 0. Zeferetti (D;N.Y.) stand before ttie wreath presented In memory of seamen who gave their lives in service of the country. A large crowd was on hand to honor the merchant marine on Maritime Day. During the ecumenical service in New York's St. Paul's Chapel are, I. to r.. The Rev. Monsignor Thomas McGovern, New York Port Chaplain: Adm. A. B. Engel, USCG, (ret.), U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Superintendent: Jack Caffey, SlU N.Y. Agent: James P. McAllister, McAllister Associates: Captain James Flelshell, USCG, Captain of the Port of N.Y.: John Bowers, Exec. V.P., I.L.A.: and The Rev. James R. Whittemore, director. Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey. Maritime Day—Remembering Our Merchant Marine n impressive and solemn L ecumenical service, com­ plete with trumpet and organ accompaniment, was held in New York's historic St. Paul's Chapel on May 21, honoring merchant seamen who have given their lives for the country. Officiating at the service which was part of New York's Maritime Day ceremonies, were the Rev. Monsignor Thomas McGovern, port chaplain. New York, and the Rev. James R. Whittemore, director of the Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey. The SIU, represented by N.Y. Port Agent Jack Caffey, partici­ pated in the dedication of a memorial wreath, which was followed by one minute of silence and the tolling of a lone church bell. The ceremonies continued a short time later on the outdoor plaza of the World Trade Center. The packed audience was treated to an impressive musical pageant put on by midshipmen from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y. A 18 / LOG / June 1979 One of the highlights of the day was a speech delivered by Rep. Leo C. Zeferetti, (D-N.Y.), a solid friend of maritime. Zeferetti made no attempt to gloss over the deplorable condition of the U.S. merchant marine and the mari­ time industry in general. "Unfortunately," said Zef­ eretti, "we are no longer a leader among the maritime nations of the world." He went on to point out that the neglect of the merchant marine has resulted, in 1978, in the loss of "more than $7 billion, which was paid into the coffers of foreign-flag shipping companies." Zeferetti, a strong advocate of cargo preference legislation, called for a new merchant marine that can "meet and beat the competition by being big enough and fast enough and dependable enough to carry its share of the load. We cannot be satisfied with merely staying afloat." New York's Maritime Day observance closed with the tradi­ tional wreath ceremony and musical response. A wreath in memory of seamen who gave their lives in service of the country was brought before the speakers' platform by sponsors representing government, labor and management. Maritime Day is normally observed on May 22, the day the SS Savanrah, first steamship to ever cross the Atlantic Ocean, departed Savannah, Ga. on her historic voyage in 1819. Cere­ monies were held in New York a day earlier this year to coincide with its observance of World Trade Week. future is Hew Are You Ready for tt? yoit CM Bei Take the LNG Course at HLS. Course Starts August 20. See Your SIU Representative or contact HLS to enroll. �;r^ •'^ippsoi^ -s-v^wji^;^:-.;: OPERATOR SCHOLARSHIP Over 100 SlU Boatmen Have Gotten Their Licenses T ALKING about the Trans­ portation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship, SIU Boat­ man James Widgeon said, "I just hope others can go through the Program and grasp the oppor­ tunity." Grasp the opportunity! Those are really the key words to keep in mind. This Program is a unique chance to improve your job skills. It's being offered by the Trans­ portation Institute in coopera­ tion with the SIU and the Lundeberg School. It's a tremen­ dous opportunity for SIU Boat­ men. On the following pages, arti­ cles appear about some of the Boatmen—both young and old— who took advantage of this benefit. The Scholarship Program is a three-month course during which you receive a weekly stipend of $125. Also, your tuition, room, board, and books are free. You will be taught by instruc­ tors who are dedicated to helping you get that license. As you will have either gotten better jobs at see in the following interviews, much higher pay or are well on the Boatmen were impressed with their way because of the Program. the quality and dedication of the Some of them who wanted a teachers at the Lundeberg School. change, have been able to move Also, HLS is well equipped for on to other SIU contracted hands-on training. The School companies. This mobility is made owns a pushboat, a tug, and easier because there are over 100 barges. inland companies under contract An important plus is that all with the SIU. Through the Union the boathandling time at the Hiring Hall you can move from School is credited as work time one company to another. With by the Coast Guard. Further, if the license and the SIU member­ you went through the HLS ship in your hand, you're not Deckhand and/or Tankerman locked into one place. Program, that time is counted as In 1978 the Program was established by the Washington, work time as well. A number of Scholarship win­ D.C.—based Transportation ners also remarked about the Institute in order to have enough pleasant surroundings at the capable mates and pilots for the Lundeberg School. Boatman Institute's member companies. T.I. is a maritime research and James James put it this way, "It's educational organization. It is a terrific deal all around." composed of 174 companies Licensed Boatmen In Demand involved in inland waters, har­ Most importantly, the Pro­ bors, and deep sea transporta­ gram makes your skills more tion. saleable and gives you greater Herb Brand, president of T.I., flexibility. said that the companies are very The Boatmen on these pages happy with the quality of work­ manship displayed by the more than 100 Boatmen who have completed the course. "When the Institute estab­ lished this Program, it did so because it felt that the companies' employees are the best potential source for obtaining additional skilled manpower. Our feelings have proven correct. The grad­ uates of the Program have gone back to the boats and have done an outstanding job. We could not be happier about the results of this unique Program. It is helping to keep the industry growing." A class just ended at the School and another will begin on July 9. The next class after that starts on Oct. 1. If you would like to apply for the Scholarship or would like to find out more about it, simply contact your SIU representative or write to: Towboat Operator Scholarship Committee Harry Lundeberg School Plney Point, Md. 20674 It's a ^Don't Miss' Opportunity for inland Members Juno 1979 / LOG / 19 �>ls Male Vififh Crowley, He's Moving Biggest RO/RO Barges in World One of the oldest Boatmen to go through the T.I. Towboat Operator Scholarship Program is Brother James S. James. At 55 when he was in the first Scholarship class over a year ago, Brother James realizes that age is no barrier to upgrading. He just completed the six-week Celestial Navigation course at the Harry Lundeberg School. And he plans to go back to the HLS to remove, the tonnage limitation on his mate's license. As Brother James put it, that course plus Celestial Navigation "gives me the world to go to." Formerly a deep sea able seaman with SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service, Brother James made use of the Union Hiring Hall to work for Crowley Towing and Transportation out of Jack­ sonville, Fla. He now uses the mate's license he got through the Scholarship Program to push the world's biggest roll-on roll-off barges. Talking about the Program, Boatman James said, "It's the finest opportunity in the world for anybody." He added that the Lmideberg School has "top instructors with unlimited pa­ tience." Brother James also remarked about "the nice setting" at the School which is located in Piney Point, Md. He said "the accom­ modations and vocational classes are as fine as can be." Born in San Antonio, Tex., Boatman James now lives with his wife in Riverview, Fla. Boatman James James (left) tielps hold up certificate of appreciation given by the first Scholarship Program class to HLS instructors. Brother James, one of the oldest boatmen to go through the course, is now a mate with Crowley Towing and Transportation. Holding the other end of the certificate is Capt. Irvin Gros, an instructor at the Lundeberg School. Only 23,George Mowbray Soiling Mate With G&H Towing Working as a steersman for National Marine on the National Hero, Brother Keith Foil (left) is shown here with Capt. William J. Greer. Boatman Foil had high praise for both the Scholarship Program and the help he's getting now from Capt. Greer, Keith Foii Zeroing In on Pilot's Job With a Little Help From a Friend SIU Boatman Keith Foil is grateful for a number of things concerning his job. First, he's glad he applied and got accepted to the Lundeberg School Entry Trainee Program in 1975. Second, he's thankful there was a Scholarship Program available to help him get his license. And third, he's very happy that he got aboard the same National Marine boat as Captain William J. Greer. First things first. Foil was working as a carpenter in New Orleans' French Quarter when he and a friend decided to ship out to earn some money for a busi­ ness venture. At the SIU Hall Foil was told about HLS. It took a year but he finally applied and went through the Entry Trainee Program. Foil liked his career as a Boatman so much he stayed with it and subsequently returned to the School for the Inland-West­ ern Rivers course and the AB Tugs and Tows-Any Waters class. He then went through the third Towboat Operator Scholarship Program. "Without the Scholar­ ship I would not have been able to afford the Towboat Program," Foil said. He particulary appre­ ciated the teachers at the School who, he said, "really care." He also greatly appreciates the help he's been getting aboard the National Hero from Capt. Greer. "This man has done everything in the world to help me. He helped me get into National Marine's Steersman Program. And be­ cause we're on the same watch, he explains everything about the river to me." Foil, who is 25 years old, said, "Capt. Greer is willing to help people out. It's people like him that make the Union." A utility tankerman before he entered the Scholarship Pro­ gram, Brother Foil is now a pilot trainee and hopes to be a fullfledged pilot in about three months. With the help of the Scholarship Program and Capt. Greer he should be well prepared for it. Just as Brother James James knows you're never too old to upgrade. Boatman George Mow­ bray knows you're never too young. Twenty-three years old now. Brother Mowbray graduated from the first ToWboat Operator Scholarship Program over a year ago. He just completed the Celestial Navigation course at the Harry Lundeberg School and he plans to go back there in October for the First Class Pilot course. Sailing as a relief mate with G&H Towing, Mowbray works in the Houston and Galveston, Tex. area. Because of the Celes­ tial Navigation course, he hopes to get a regular boat soon. He joined the Union in 1977 after completing the Entry Trainee Program at the Lunde­ berg School. Born in Wilmington, N.C., Mowbray now lives with his wife in Dickinson, Tex. Commenting on the Program's advantages Brother Mowbray noted that he is "making more money now." He added that he will be earning even better pay with both the Celestial Naviga­ tion and First Class Pilot courses behind him. Boatman Mowbray noted that he was "impressed with the Scholarship Program. The in­ structors really help if you're willing to learn. I recommend this course to anyone who has the time." Brother Mowbray summed up his feelings about the Program when he said, "It's foolish to pass it up." George Mowbray is shown in the wheelhouse of the tugboat used at the Lundeberg School for training. Brother Mowbray, who recently completed the Celestial Navigation course at HLS, graduated from the first Scholarship class over a year ago. He is now working relief mate with G&H Towing out of Houston and Galveston, Tex. X niHi �sm Boatman Ron Meinke Doubled His Pay With His License Going through the T.I. Towboat Operator Scholarship Pro­ gram made "a lot of difference" to Brother Ron Meinke. For one thing, it "doubled" his pay. Boatman Meinke was working as a deckhand for C.G. Willis when he participated in the second class. After completing the Program, he got several jobs through the SIU Hiring Hall including his present one with Express Marine. Now Brother Meinke is a mate aboard the Tug Active out of Camden, N.J. His boat works in A. graduate of the second class of the Scholarship Program, Boatman Ronald Meinke went from deckhand with CG Willis to mate with Express Marine • the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays and goes as far as New York and Providence, R.I. The usually pushes a petroleum or coal barge. Commenting about the Schol­ arship Program, Brother Meinke said "a lot of men don't seem to understand the Program. It's very worthwhile—every bit of it. I recommend it to anyone who wants to stay in the business." He added, "it's the only way to go." Boatman Meinke says he believes "in having a good education." Right now he's looking into the possibility of taking more courses at the Lundeberg School. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Boatman Meinke, who is 37years-old, lives in Virginia Beach, Va. He joined the SIU in 1972. Brother Meinke became a boatman after getting out of the Navy. He says he's "enjoyed every minute" of his work. "It's been good to me." With his new job as mate and his plans to upgrade even further. Brother Meinke's future as a boatman will continue to be good. Boatman James Pope Went From Deckhand to Pilot With Scholarship "It's worth more than anything it may have cost to put it together," is the way SIU Boat­ man James Pope described the Towboat Scholarship Program. A graduate of the second class. Brother Pope used his license to go from deckhand to pilot with SlU-contracted Western Towing. He's now on the Bronco which mainly works in the Houston, Tex. area. Brother Pope's boat loads many of the LASH vessels that come into Houston. Pope admits that when he went to the Lundeberg School for the Program, "I didn't know what to expect. I was really surprised. The School does a tremendous job." Since his mother is a teacher. Brother Pope is familiar with the teaching profession. He said, "I was very impressed with the instructors at the School. Be­ cause of the teachers in the Scholarship Program, anyone who was willing to apply himself, could succeed in getting a license." He added, "considering the short time they had and the tremendous amount of material that had to be learned, the teachers couldn't have been better." ^ Only 21 years old, Brother John Brown is already a captain with Crescent Towing of New Orleans, La. He is shown here in the fall of 1978 aboard the Elizabeth Smith on which he was a relief captain. Now he's captain of the Jason Smith. John Brown's a 21-Year-Old Captain Thanks to Scholarship "I don't think I would have been able to go through the Towboat Operatar Program without the Scholarship," said Boatman John Brown. A very young graduate of the Program, Brother Brown is only 21 years old. He went through the first class over a year ago and is now a captain with SlU-contracted Crescent Towing. Brown's boat, the Jason Smith, works between Baton Rouge, La. and the Huey Long Bridge in New Orleans. As a result of the T.l. Scholar­ ship Program, Boatman Brown said he now has "a betterjob with better money." He was working as a deckhand with Crescent when he entered the Program. Brother Brown had high praise for the Harry Lundeberg School. "It's a real fine place. It gives you so many opportunities. And the teachers are the best. They take their weekends off to help you." Boatman Brown is planning to go to the HLS for his pilot's license. He'll be following a family tradition. "My Dad was a river pilot and years ago he also worked for Crescent." Brother Brown, who lives in New Orleans, joined the SIU in that city three years ago, soon after he graduated from high school. Towboat Program Will Help Dave Marotta Go a Long Way A pilot now with SlU-contracted Western Towing. Brother Pope was a deckhand before he graduated from the second T.I. Towboat Operator Scholarship class. Brother Pope, 29, was born in Waco, Tex. and now lives in Crockett, Tex. with his wife and three children. Asked how he became a boat­ man, Brother Pope said he's always been interested in the water. He first tried working on a shrimp boat and then sailed on a charter fishing boat. When a friend of his suggested he become a boatman, he fol­ lowed it up. Now, with the help of the Towboat Operator Scholar­ ship Program, he's piloting his own boat. As Dave Marotta put it, he left his job at an electrical appliance company in Schenectady, N.Y. because "there was no chance of advancement." That's why he eventually went through the Lundeberg School Entry Trainee Program, joined the Union, and took a job with National Marine. He didn't stop there. Brother Marotta participated in the first Towboat Operator Scholarship Program. He's now a steersman for National Marine on the National Goal The boat runs from Mobile to Houston and usually pushes crude oil barges. Brother Marotta says he "def­ initely recommends the Scholar­ ship Program" to other Boatmen. Talking about the Lundeberg School he suggested that "if a young man gets a chance to go to HLS he should take the opportunity. Through the School you are able to upgrade at an earlier age than you would otherwise." Brother Dave Marotta, 23 years old, is a steersman with National Marine aboard the National Goal. Marotta himself is 23. After he had left his job in Schenectady, N. Y., he went to Florida where he was working on sailboats. When he heard about the towboat industry, Marotta went to the SIU Hall in St. Louis, Mo. That led to his application and acceptance into the HLS Entry Trainee Program in 1976. �Without His Scholarship, John Vomer Would Still Be a Deckhand After River Boatman John Varner finished the second Schol­ arship class, he felt like seeing a little more of the U.S. has surely given him mobility as well as a better job. As Brother Varner said, if it wasn't for the Program, "I'd still He had been a deckhand on the be a deckhand." He added that Rivers with National Marine. because of the Scholarship, "I've But through the SIU Hiring Hall been able to broaden my exper­ in Piney Point, Md., he found a iences." Like other Boatmen who have job on the West Coast. been through the Program, At 27 years of age Brother Varner feels that he could not Varner is a mate in Long Beach have gotten the license on his Harbor for Crowley Towing and own. "The teachers at the School Transportation. And in his spare helped give me self-discipline." time he's basking on the beach He also thinks the "academic under that California sun. work really helped." The T.I. Scholarship Program Since he plans to continue with his college studies. Boatman Varner was particularly pleased with the college credits he re­ ceived while attending the Pro­ gram. Through an agreement be­ tween Maryland's Charles County Community College and the HLS, college credits can be earned by successfully complet­ ing certain courses. Boatman Varner received five credits for the Towboat-Western Rivers class and eight credits for the Towboat-Inland Course. Both of these he completed while in the Scholarship Program. Because of the Scholarship Program and the SIU Hiring Hall, Boatman John Varner is now a mate in Long Beach Harbor, Calif, for Crowley'Towing and Transportation, John Finch: You Can't Beat It, Free Fverything and a License In discussing the Scholarship Program, John Finch hit the nail on the head when he said, "You're being paid to go to school." Besides pointing to the weekly stipend given to the Program's participants. Boatman Finch A graduate of the third Scholarship class, Brother John Finch is now a mate on the East Coast with lOT. noted that tuition, room and board, and books are free. Brother Finch, who graduated from the third Scholarship class, said the Program "is very good for young and old—for anyone willing to learn." A mate now with the SlU-contracted Interstate and Ocean Transport on the East Coast, Finch had been an ordinary seaman with Harbor Towing when he entered the Program. On his present boat, the IVycotnico. Brother Finch is pushing oil barges on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Boatman Finch decided to switch from Harbor Towing after receiving his 200-mile ocean mate's license since that endorse­ ment will be more useful with lOT. Twenty-three years old. Bro­ ther Finch was an entry trainee at the Harry Lundeberg School in Scholarship Program Made Fred Shiferdek a Chief Mate The T.I. Towboat Operator Scholarship Program "gets you what you want if you apply yourself," said Brother Fred Shiferdek. Well Boatman Shiferdek did apply himself during the first Scholarship class and now he's working as chief mate for Crow­ ley Towing and Transportation. Brother Shiferdek, who was an AB for Crowley when he entered the Program, works on the Jacksonville, Fla. to Puerto Rico run. Shiferdek first joined the SIU in 1965 and initially sailed deep sea in the deck department. He later switched to the towing industry. Brother Shiferdek became familiar with boats at an early age. His father was a fisherman in 22 / LOG / June 1979 A chief mate for Crowley Towing and Transportation, Brother Fred Shiferdek was an AB for the company when he entered the Program. the Florida area and so Shiferdek was "raised on a boat." Born in Jacksonville, Boatman Shiferdek now lives with his wife and daughter in St. George, Ga. which is not far from the Florida border. He is 35 years old. 1975. He had heard about the School through a brother who attended HLS and told him "it was really great." Another of Finch's brothers, Stewart, completed the fourth Towboat Operator Scholarship Program. The brothers are following in their father's foot­ steps. He's also an SIU Boatman for Harbor Towing. Born in Washington, D.C. Brother John Finch is now living in Millersville, Md. NBC Has a Winner In Scholarship Grad James Widgeon James Widgeon wanted to follow in his brother-in-law's footsteps and see the world. That's why he went through the Lundeberg School Entry Trainee Program in 1972. Well, Brother Widgeon didn't quite make it around the world. In fact he didn't make it past the Eastern Seaboard. But he's sat­ isfied. After working deep sea for three months, he became a Boatman for SlU-contracted NBC Lines and has been with the company for 6'/2 years. Following completion of the Scholarship Program, Brother Widgeon received his license and soon went from deckhand to full time mate and relief captain. He usually works on the Martha M traveling from Norfolk to Balti­ more and Philadelphia. The boat pushes old Navy LST barges carrying containerized cargo and roll-on roll-off cargo. Widgeon noted that the extra money he earns in his new job is "very helpful." Talking about the Scholarship Program he said, "it was out­ standing. Ninety percent of it for me was getting along with the people. And the teachers therewere great. They gave help whenever I needed it." An SIU Boatman with NBC Lines on the East Coast, Brother James Widgeon became a fulltime mate and relief captain for the company soon after completing the Scholarship Program. He also added that the "setting at the Lundeberg School was very pleasant." In 1972 Brother Widgeon had gone through the General Edu­ cation Development Program at the HLS and received his Mary­ land high school diploma. Boatman Widgeon, who is 23 years old, was born in North­ hampton County in Virginia. He now lives with his wife in Chesa­ peake, Va. SECURITY IN UNITY �At Sea 1/ Ashore SS Jacksonville, SS Seattle Eight U.S. sailboats set to compete in the Pan American Games next month in Ponce, P.R. sailed aboard the containerships SS Jacksonville and SS Seattle to the port of San Juan recently. The Federal Maritime Commission (PMC) okayed the carriage as a courtesy to the U.S. Olympic Sailing Committee. After sea trials in Newport, R.I., six of the boats were loaded onto the 504foot Jacksonville in 35-foot containers at Port Elizabeth, N.J. Two other 14-foot Snipe class sailboats were loaded onto the Seattle in the port of Jacksonville. Delta Line Ships From July 6 to 16, the ST Del Sol will sail from the Gulf to Conakry, Guinea with a cargo of 630 metric tons of bagged wheat flour and 7,930 metric tons of milled rice. Also from the Gulf on two voyages to Puerto Cortes, Honduras, the ST Delta Mar in the middle of July and early August will carry 2,300 metric tons of bulk wheat. The ST Delta Sud in late August will carry 1,900 metric tons of bulk wheat to the same port. From Sept. 1-14, the ST Delta Norte on the same run will haul 1,400 metric tons of bulk wheat. Early this month, the SS Delta America loaded with 1,000 tons of general cargo, ran aground 232 miles southwest of Kingston, Jamaica. It was reported that two tugs were hired to refloat the vessel. And a 1,900 ton coaster chartered to help lighten the ship. Staten Island (N.Y.) USPhlS Hospital A new plaque honoring the U.S. merchant mariners who died while on duty in peace and war has been dedicated here. It is located at the hospital's main entrance near the flagpole. Waterman Steamship .last month. Waterman applied to MARAD for a Title 11 construction subsidy for 150 single skin LASH barges worth $14,617,200. The 61'/2-ioot long, 31-foot, 2 inches wide and 13-foot deep barges will be built at the Equitable Shipyards in New Orleans or Madisonville, La. Forty will be delivered in December, 72 in March and 38 in May. Washington, D.C The Transportation Institute (TI) a maritime research organization, is publishing a new magazine "to inform and educate" the public on the U.S. merchant marine. It's named the "U.S. Flag." And its first issue focused on the merchant fleet and national defense. The study found Uncle Sam vulnerable at sea because of U.S. reliance on foreign ships and strategic materials (like oil) and the growth of the Communist merchant fleets. VLCC Massachusetts and ST Banner Awarded the Jones P. Devlin Safety prize last month for the second year of accident-free operations were the VLCC Massachusetts and the ST Banner (both lOT). The award was made by the American Institute of Merchant Shipping (AIMS). American President Lines SIU steward department people aboard American President Lines (APL) ships will be sailing to China late this year or in early 1980. The company recently bought three former Pacific Far East Line ships to replace smaller vessels. Last month APL containerships Presidents McKinley, Polk and Van Buren won the company's annual Fleet Safety Award for logging a combined 1-million plus crew hours and 376,343 nautical miles sailing into 244 ports with no lost time accidents in 1978. One officer and a crewmember in the 20-ship APL fleet saved the lives of two passengers last year with the Heimlich Maneuver when food lodged in their windpipes at meals. San Juan A fifth RO/ RO ship has been added to the fleet of the Navieras de Puerto Rico (PRM), the 1974-built SS Caguas, c\-SS El Taino. She can carry 385 trailers and 150 vehicles from here to Jacksonville. The company's SS Ponce and 55 Bayamon will be refitted. Merchant Marine Essay Winners Maritime Overseas presented $500 last month to high school student Eli Veitzer of the San Diego Propeller Club of the U.S. for his winning essay "The U.S. Merchant Marine—An Essential Economic Factor" in the club's annual Harold Harding Memorial Contest. Sea-Land gave $250 to John Yong-Hwan Hong of the Honolulu Club for his winning essay. Waterman gave essay wirmer Sheryl E. Causey of the Georgetown (S.C.) Club a cruise from New Orleans to Europe. Delta Lines gave winner Mark E. Goza of the Baton Rouge (La.) Club a trip to South America. APL gave Carolyn Hadley of the Golden Gate (Calif). Club and Kim Yen Thi Nguyen of the L.A.-Long Beach Club trans-Pacific voyages. American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) awarded Sandra L. Skaggs of the Paducah (Ky.) Club a boat trip up the Mississippi from St. Louis to Minneapolis. Hannah Waterways gave Great Lakes trips to Tina L. Lewis of the Wilmington (N.C.) Club and to Karen A. Yeh of the Savannah (Ga.) Club. El Paso Southern Committee Grouped on the fantail of a launch alongside the LNG ElPaso Southern (El Paso Gas) at the end of last month are herShip'sCommitteeand a crewmember of (I. tor.) QMED Tony De Cande; with the SIU since 1944: Deck Delegate Paul Butterworth, Recertified .Bosun Ballard Browning, ship's chairman; Baker James Morgan, steward delegate (with the SIU since 1945) Chief Steward Harry Huston, secretaryreporter and QMED Bob Hemming, engine delegate. The LNG paid off at Cove Point, Md. June 1979 / LOG / 23 �New Steward Recertification Program Set To The dates have been set and the course mapped out for the new Steward Recertification Pro­ gram. The first class is scheduled to start Sept. 3 at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Two other classes will be held this year. Eight sessions are set at six week intervals from Jan. 6 through Oct. 27, 1980. Applicants for the Steward Recert Program must have class "A" seniority and meet one of the following eligibility requirements a'^ formulated by the Seafarers Appeals Board: • three years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook with at least one of the three years as chief cook, or; • four months seatime as 3rd cook, assistant cook or higher, plus four months as cook & baker or higher, plus four months as Chief Cook, with certificates of completion from HLS for each course, or; • nine months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook plus four months as cook & baker plus four months as chief cook with HLS certificates for cook & baker and chief cook courses, or; • nine months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, plus nine months as cook & baker, plus four months as chief cook with an HLS certificate for the chief cook course. A specially elected three-man committee of qualified stewards will select the Recertification Program participants. Each class of eight will spend six weeks at HLS sharpening up cooking, baking and food prep­ aration skills in the school's fully equipped, modern galleys. The program also stresses nutrition, shipboard sanitation, storing goods and inventories, how to work with the often confusing metric system as well as firefighting and first aid instruction. As the top-rated man in his department and a member of his ship's Union committee, a chief steward should also he know­ ledgeable about what's going on in the Union and the industry. quarters in New York for semi­ nars in industrial relations. The Steward Recertification Program pays off for everyone. So after the HLS-based train­ ing session, each class in the Steward Recert Program will spend two weeks at SIU head­ STEWARD DEPARTMENT RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM ATTACH APPLICATION (Please Print) PHOTO HOME PORT:. DATE: NAME: (In Full). Middle First Last ( ADDRESS: Code Phone City, State, Zip Street ) DATE OF BIRTH:. SOCIAL SECURITY NO.:. PLACE OF BIRTH:. BOOK NUMBER: HEIGHT: PRESENT SENIORITY STATUS:. WEIGHT: DEPARTMENT: EYES: RATING: HAIR: LAST SIU CLINIC CARD DATE:. No AMERICAN CITIZEN? Yes Place: Certificate No.: Alien Registration No.: IF NATURALIZED, Date: _ IF ALIEN, Type of Alien: I hereby request to participate in the Steward Department Recertification Program for Chief Stewards. DO YOU HOLD A U.S. COAST GUARD ENDORSEMENT AS A LIFEBOATMAN IN THE U.S. MER­ CHANT MARINE? YES NO DATE RECEIVED DO YOU HOLD A MARITIME ADMINISTRATION FIRE-FIGHTING CERTIFICATE? YES NO DATE RECEIVED HAVE YOU ATTENDED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS? AFTS/HLSS ENTRY PROGRAM: YES NO FROM TO PORT HAVE YOU ATTENDED ANY STEWARD DEPARMENT UPGRADING PROGRAMS AT THE H.L.S.S.? YES NO FROM TO_ PROGRAM EDUCATION Name Highest Grade Completed Yes No Grammar ( ) ( ) Junior High ( ) ( ) High School ( ) ( ) College or Univ. ( ) ( ) Trade Schools ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) OVER — 24 / LOG / June 1979 Graduated Type of Course �Get Under Way Sept. 3^ 1979 Through the specially designed courses the program offers, recertified SIU stewards will be the best trained in the industry, And the Chief Stewards who go through the program will be working their way towards topnotch job security. For Steward Recertification applications, talk to your SIU representative, or contact your local Union hall. SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE SEATIME AND/OR TRAINING IN COMPLIANCE WITH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: Chief Stwd. a. three years seatime in a rating above 3rd Cook or Assistant Cook one year of which shall be as Chief Cook or, b. four months seatime as 3rd Cook or Assistant Cook or higher, four months seatime as cook and baker or higher, four months seatime as Chief Cook and hold HLS certificates of completion for each program, or c. nine months seatime as 3rd Cook or Assistant Cook or higher, four months seatime as cook and baker or higher, four months seatime as Chief Cook and hold HLS certificates of completion for the cook and baker and Chief Cook programs, or d. nine months seatime as 3rd Cook or Assistant Cook or higher, nine months seatime as cook and baker or higher and four months seatime as Chief Cook and hold an HLS certificate of completion for the Chief Cook program. \ .• m ! ^ r LIST SEATIME REQUIREMENTS Year Vessel Company Rating Signed on Signed off Number of Days -to. .to. .to -to. -to. to. to. to. to TOTAL: List one (1) day's seatime in last six (6) mo. & ninety (90) days in last calendar year. .PORT:. DATE:. .SIGNATURE:. At the meeting of the Steward Dept. Selection Committee, held on. Brother ^has been— (Full Name in Ink) (Approved or Disapproved) for entry into the Steward Dept. Recertification Program for. SELECn-ION COMMITTEE 30 (Chairman) June 1979 / LOG / 25 �; •,- .ro f: !n!i<aBSBS>?«sis»«®«'sisas^^ m jii!ij.m,u.i»j ' mi<n I;B.BI!I,]WIJI.LI -v SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters United Industrial Workers of North America PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Cal Tanner Lindsey Williams HEADQUARIERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-9375 ALPENA, Mich MAY 1-31,1979 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 11 107 10 18 23 6 21 86 34 58 25 43 8 100 13 1 564 Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 0 32 4 7 4 4 4 18 13 8 4 8 3 16 0 0 125 0 5 2 3 7 6 2 5 1 6 8 15 0 13 0 0 73 10 84 12 40 32 5 20 74 37 80 12 22 13 105 16 2 564 4 60 11 28 7 5 11 31 14 20 4 9 7 40 11 0 262 2 9 2 4 14 2 1 7 2 10 3 11 1 18 0 1 87 4 143 7 27 18 12 28 129 46 57 46 81 18 136 0 1 753 2 35 4 5 7 2 3 31 14 5 11 10 2 22 0 0 153 1 10 1 4 2 4 3 14 4 3 13 19 0 13 0 0 91 1 115 12 22 22 7 32 117 38 40 22 48 15 92 0 1 584 2 49 8 9 6 3 10 20 16 12 8 10 3 24 0 1 181 2 13 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 3 6 5 0 9 0 1 45 2 59 4 11 17 4 17 63 30 36 23 29 11 61 0 0 367 1 21 1 4 3 2 0 10 4 4 4 6 1 5 0 0 66 1 8 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 7 1 7 2 4 0 0 35 8 164 21 30 13 16 21 83 38 32 41 38 20 81 0 1 607 6 189 4 34 13 10 6 39 11 47 99 54 16 60 0 1 589 1,00> 760 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port 1 73 7 9 18 5 26 73 23 40 8 31 11 56 11 1 Boston New York Philadelphia Raltimnre. = Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 4 32 7 8 8 3 3 20 11 13 6 • 8 2 17 0 1 143 0 7 0 0 3 1 0 4 1 3 2 3 1 5 0 0 30 Port 1 68 9 30 13 1 17 40 16 56 7 16 9 67 13 1 364 6 54 10 13 13 4 9 31 6 11 4 11 .. 7 32 11 0 222 0 3 1 2 6 2 0 3 2 2 0 7 2 6 0 0 36 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 2 34 3 4 12 3 7 38 15 16 5 14 7 Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama .". Totals 1 12 0 4 3 0 0 4 2 1 2 4 1 3 2 0 39 4 0 192 1 2 3 1 3 1 0 0 0 9 1 2 1 2 0 0 26 Port Boston NewYofk Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C 5 52 3 20 12 1 17 46 14 28 5 8 6 36 4 0 257 0 34 5 11 8 1 7 17 6 12 1 5 5 22 24 2 160 0 4 2 8 16 1 0 9 0 34 0 12 2 25 0 0 113 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 31 3 18 9 2 11 ^ 1 9 5 1 165 Totals All Departments 6 104 23 21 13 11 19 51 25 33 17 21 17 67 44 0 472 4 70 4 17 19 7 2 24 7 35 48 35 5 41 0 1 319 0 0 0 1 34 6 24 11 5 10 37 17 32 7 25 21 31 0 1 262 779 448 1,185 644 236 1,966 •'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" medns the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ILL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio' 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 58806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. . .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. . 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 725-6960 SEAITLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. 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, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (2lJ) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan . . . . P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 West Coast Stewards Halls HONOLI LI!, Hawaii ... 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 PORTLAND, Or 421 S.W. 5th Ave. 97204 (503) 227-7993 During the month of May, shipping was excellent for SIU deep sea members. A total of 2,065 jobs were shipped through the Union's network of hiring halls. Overall, the 2,065 figure is an increase of 236 jobs over the previous month. What is especially significant is that of all the jobs shipped in May, only 1,185 were filled by "A" seniority people. Basically, this'mcans that shipping is good to excellent for all SIU members, no matter what their rating or seniority is in the Union. It means job security for all deep sea members. 26 / LOG / June 1979 WILMINGTON. Ca. . .408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (21.^) 834-8538 SAN f RANCISt'O, Ca. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 . J �3-Year Contract Won For Boatmen at Harbor Towing The SIU has negotiated a new three-year contract with the Harbor Towing Co., of Balti­ more, bringing substantially increased wages, pension and welfare benefits to Boatmen who work on the company's tugs and barges. In addition, the SIU has succeeded through this contract, in bringing the benefits of the SIU Industry Wide Inland Vacation Plan to these Boatmen. Harbor Towing operates tugs, a harbor boat and barges in the Baltimore area. In addition to increased wages and a built-in cost of living adjustment (COLA), the contract provides for new major medical coverage, and a greatly increased death benefit. Effective June 1, 1979, Harbor Towing Boatmen planning on retirement will be eligible for a $50 per month increase in pension, raising the monthly pension benefit from $340 per month to $390 per month. To get this increase, the employee need only accumulate 125 days em­ ployment after June 1, 1979. Effective June 16, 1980, Harbor Towing employees will receive an additional $50 increase in the pension benefit bringing it up to $440 per month. Ni To qualify for this increase, the Boatmen need only accumulate 125 days employment after June 16, 1980. In addition to the increase in the basic pension, the SIU also succeeded in gaining the Early Normal Retirement Pension benefit (20 years employment time at 55 years of age) for these Boatmen for the first time. Because these Boatmen now have the Early Normal Pension, they also qualify for the Early Normal Pension Increments program and the Special Pension Supplement Program for employment time accumulated after June 1, 1979. The Increments Program provides that once the Boatman qualifies for the Early Normal Pension, he can get an additional amount, or increment, on top of his monthly pension for every additional full year (365 days) that he works. He can get a maximum of seven increments. Each increment is worth $25 per month increase in the pension. The Pension Supplement Program provides one full year of Pension benefits in a lump sum as a bonus to the eligible Boatman who works two full years (730 days) after qualifying for the Early Normal Pension. The new Death Benefit cover­ age provided for active Harbor Towing employees has been greatly increased according to terms of the new contract. Whereas $5,000 used to be the maximum benefit, families can now receive graduated benefits as high as $20,000 in the event of an active member's death. Major medical coverage for dependents of Boatmen have also been won. Major medical pro­ vides 80 percent of all charges over and above expenses covered by the basic Welfare Plan. This is a milestone gain for these Boatmen. Improvements have been real­ ized in other areas as well. The new contract provides for an increase in the optical benefit (to $40), extended coverage for dependents who are full-time students (from 19 to age 25), and payment for emergency treat­ ment received in a doctor's office. With the backing of the SIU, employees of Harbor Towing have won a contract that will further improve the quality of life for them and their families. •* 7 The team that negotiated the new three-year contract with Harbor Towing Co. Pictured, front row, I. to r., are Boatmen Curtis Hintze, Matt Wesley, and Gerard Tyler. Back Row, I. to r., George Costango, Baltimore port agent, and Boatmen Arthur Kinsella, Mike Furman, Gerry Cifarelli, and Stanley Knopp. New 3~Ye&r P&ct Bnrsgs Inland Vacation Plan to Hannah Boatmen The SIU has wrapped up a solid, new three-year agreement for SIU Boatmen who crew Hannah Inland Waterway Corp.'s Great Lakes fleet of tugs. The package includes substantial wage increases over the three years of the agreement, as well as im­ proved welfare and pension benefits. The agreement also includes firsttime coverage for Hannah Boatmen under the SIU's Inland Vacation Plan. In less than three years, the SIU has achieved coverage for nearly 95 percent of all SIU Boatmen under the Inland Vacation Plan. The Hannah agreement covers 50 Boatmen who work the six active tugs in Hannah's fleet which are involved in oil and petro-chemical transport. The ice-breaking tugs run year-round in the Great Lakes area. But the company's primary contract is to keep the region's Edison power plants supplied with fuel. With the new contract, Hannah employees join other SIU Boatmen in receiving the best vacation benefits in the industry under the Union's Inland Vacation Plan. The new contract also makes Hannah employees eligible for a major increase in pension benefits. In addition, through increased employer contributions to the Seafarers Welfare Plan negotiated by the Union at the bargaining table, Hannah Boatmen are now entitled to greatly expanded welfare cover­ age for themselves and their families. Boatmen Crew New Tug Laura Haden in Galveston The tug Laura Haden, the second of 11 new boats to be built for Texas-based G & H Towing Co., was crewedhy SIU Boatmen earlier this month in Galveston. The first boat in the series, the Titan, was delivered to the company in April. Three more tugs are presently on the ways at the Diamond Shipyard in Savan­ Waterman to Build nah, Ga. All 11 tugs will be of identical its Third RO/RO construction and horsepower The Waterman Steamship Corp. will (3,200), and will carry a crew of build its third roll on/roll off. nine. Construction subsidy was okayed last Of the three new tugs now October to build the first two ships at the Sun Shipbuilding and under construction, the first is Drydock Co. in Chester, Pa. The third due out in about six weeks. As yet, she's unnamed. The other ship will cost $73 million to build. She will be able to carry 1,500 20-foot two tugs are due out in six to .containers on the Gulf-Indian Ocean eight months. run. The others will.sail on the GulfAll of the new G & H harbor Northem Europe run. Waterman is also in the process of tugs will operate ouL of Galves­ ton, Texas. building two LASH ships. Part of the crew of the new Laura Haden are, I. to r., J.R. Branch, mate; J.L. Payne, chief engineer; S.H. Lederman, deckhand; and David Tisdale, deckhand. June 1979 / LOG / 27 V.1ST?A �ti Retail Clerks, i^eafcufters Merge: Biggest in AFL'CIO A milestone in labor history was reached this month as the Retail Clerks International Union and the Amalgamated Meatcutters & Butcher Workmen voted to merge their unions into the United Food & Commercial Workers. The new UFCW, with a collective membership of close to 1.3 million, is now the largest AFL-CIO af­ filiated union. The nearly unanimous merger votes, capping seven years of onagain, off-again negotiations, were taken at what were to be the final conventions of the Retail Clerks and the Meatcutters as separate unions. Following the ratification votes, delegates met together in Wash­ ington, D.C. to launch the founding convention of the infant union. President Jimmy Carter, AFLCIO Secretary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland and SIU head and AFLCIO Senior Vice President Paul Hall were on hand to hail the historic merger along with other prominent labor and political lead­ ers. This is a "notable achievement, not just for the labor movement, but for our country," President Carter told UFCW convention delegates. Serving as temporary chairman of the merger convention Lane Kirkland told cheering delegates that in today's world, the labor movement, "needs all the unity we can muster." Kirkland then yielded the chair to William H. Wynn who will serve as President of the new UFCW. Wynn had been President^ of the Retail Clerks since 1977. Harry R. Poole, President of the Meatcutters since 1976, was named one of two UFCW Executive Vice Presidents, along with Thomas G. Whaley, formerly Secretary- Treasurer of the Clerks. Samuel J. Talarico, who was SecretaryTreasurer of the Meatcutters, will hold the same post in the UFCW. In his first speech as UFCW President, Wynn admitted that the new name still sounded a little strange. But "in short order," he predicted, "we will not only be comfortable with our new name but proud of it and of our merged unions." The UFCW will be "a dynamic organizing union," Wynn prom­ ised. "Combining of resources will produce more effective service to the membership." NLRB Upholds SIU, MFU, SUP in Valerie F. Beef; Await Injunction The National Labor Relations Board has upheld the contention that West Coast .seamen who had manned the integrated tug barge, the Valerie F, were entitled to their jobs back. NLRB Regional Director Natalie Allen found that the employers operating the Valerie F had unlaw­ fully discriminated against members of the former Marine Cooks & Stcwa.rds Unio.n, Ihe Sailers Union, Marine Firemens Union and the Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation. Director Allen said the Board will seek a Federal Court injunction barring the employers from hiring only persons from the Masters, Mates and Pilots, for all jobs on the tug, from Captain to messman. In addition to upholding the unions' claims, the Board dismissed counter charges by the employers and MMP that the West Coast unions were themselves being unfair. Both the tug and its barge have been idled for the past month, as members of the SIU Pacific and A&G Districts, along with the MEBA, maintained round-theclock picketing. The tug itself is being picketed in San Francisco while its loaded barge is being picketed in the port of Stockton, Calif. Until earlier this year, the Valerie F was manned by unlicensed deck, engine and stewards from the SUP, MFU and MCS (now SIU), licensed engineers from the MEBA and mates from M M P. The vessel carries bull rice from California to Puerto Rico and chemicals on its return voyage. In March of this year, the boat was laid up in -Jacksonville for repairs and the crew paid off. Several weeks later. Bulk Foods Incorporated, announced the trans­ fer of the vessel to a new company. However, when it was reactivated, only crew members were hired who claimed to be members of the Masters, Mates and Pilots. Even the Cook and messman where said to be members of the MMP, in addition to members of the unlicensed deck and engine departments and mem­ bers of the licensed engine de­ partment. Total employment went up by 144,000 workers to 96,318,000 working last month. The overall labor force increased by 136,000 workers to 102,247,000. The small gain in employment was far below the 350,000 monthly average during the last six months. In major industries, only trans­ portation, construction, public utilities and wholesale and retail trade had sizable job gains in May. Since last August, the jobless rate has hovered in the 5.7 to 5.9 percent range. The black jobless rate was 11.6 28 / LOG / June 1979 company, and the paper transfer, together with the agreement with MMP, was a gimmick to get out from under the legal debts owed to the unions' funds. A Federal injunction will have the effect of dissolving the agreement Bulk Foods and the Rice Growers Association have with MMP and ordering the employers to rehire the lioCiiai gcU ^CcllllCll. In San Francisco, SIU Repre­ sentative Ed Turner said, "If there ever was a case that proves that the maritime unions should merge and get together, then it is the Valerie F.''' SOHIO Drops Plan to Build Long Beach Terminal, Pipeline In another about-face, the Stan­ dard Oii Co. of Ohio (Sohio) has announced it is terminating its California-to-Texas pipeline pro­ ject. The proposed $1 billion oil terminal and pipeline facility was intended to channel 500,000 barrels of Alaskan crude daily to the Mid­ west via Long Beach, Calif. This is not the first time Sohio has changed its mind. Last month the Log reported that Sohio had de­ cided to go ahead with the crude transfer facility. This was a reverse of a March statement that they were cancelling the project. percent, more than double that of Announcing the oil company's whites' 5.2 percent. Teenage jobless­ withdrawal from the project. Sohio ness rose to 16.8 percent, four times Chairman .Alton W. Whitehouse higher than adult males' unemploy­ cited regulatory delays which had ment rate of 3.9 percent. Adult tied the facility up for five years. females had their rate go up to 5.8 "Today," Whitehouse said, "the percent. project's economics are marginal at Chief AFL-CIO economist Rudy best and do not support inherent Oswald said that he believed jobless­ risks." ness would climb even higher than The change in the West Coast oil the 6 to 7 percent predicted for the picture was believed by many to be a rest of the year because declining major factor in Sohio's decision to worker purchasing power would be scrap the project. Five years ago, an additional damper on the econ­ there was more oil on the West omy. Coast than the refineries there could Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall handle. But with cutbacks in Iranian said that $75 million appropriated oil imports, the glut of crude in would help private companies train California has diminished and a poor workers for permanent jobs. Sohio spokesman said recently that He hoped $325 million would be the need for a pipeline capable of voted in 1980. lax rebates go to handling 500,000 barrels of oil was employers who train unskilled "reduced." workers for 200,000 expected jobs. There would, however, be plenty U.S. Unemployment Stays at 5.8% as Economy Slows Down WASHINGTON, D.C.—The na­ tion's unemployment rate stayed at 5.8 percent in May. The lack of significant employment growth showed that there is an economic slowdown throughout the country. In affidavits supporting their charges of unlawful discrimination, the West Coa.st unions pointed out that the new operators of the vessel were the same people as were in Bulk Foods, which claimed bank­ ruptcy. Not only were the company personnel the same, the offices, phone numbers and operating procedures wprp cqrn^ before, Inasmuch as Bulk Foods owed the various union pension and welfare funds nearjy $100,000, the union alleged, it was clear that the socalled new company was a dummy of oil to fill the 1,000 miles of pipeline Sohio had proposed to build if North Slope oil fields were operated at maximum production levels. Right now Alaska's oil fields yield 1.2 million barrels a day. Production could be' stepped up to 1.8 million. "This significant gain (in produc­ tion)," a recent New York Times editorial stated, "has been stalled by a lack of suitable markets." That suitable market, as far as North Slope oil producers are concerned is Japan. The oil com­ panies have long wanted Congress to okay an oil swap deal where Alaskan crude would be exported to Japan and replacement supplies brought in to the U.S. from Mexico. But the swap looks good to the oil companies. They could save money in transportation costs by using foreign-flag tankers for the U.S.-toJapan run. Today, any oil swap involving Alaskan crude is prohibited by U.S. law. But Congress will soon decide whether to allow Alaskan oil ex­ ports or bar them completely as they prepare to vote the Export Admini­ stration Act of 1979. As Congress gets ready to decide the fate of Alaskan oil, the SIU hopes that the interests of the American-people will carry more weight than the North Slope oil producer's greed for profits. �Howard Norman Negard, 65, joined the Union in the port of Duluth in 1961 sailing as an oilerand linesman for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1944 to 1979. Brother Negard was also a Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship upgrader. He was born in Duluth and is a resident there. Miguel Marquez, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1962 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Marquez was born in Queretaw, Mexico and is a resident of Galveston. Ferdynand Szoblik, 69, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. Brother Szoblik sailed 50 years. He also sailed on the Polish. French and English merchant marine fleets. Seafarer Szoblik was on the picketline in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. And he attended two Piney Point Educational Conferences. Born in Poland, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is a resident of Houston. Stanton Brown Marshall, 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Marshall was born in Connecticut and is a resident of Old Saybrook, Conn. Christopher "Scotty" McBrien, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as chief electri­ cian. Brother McBrien is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Army Transpor­ tation Corps in World War 11 sailing on the troopship Queen Mary from 1940 to 1941. He was born in Alloa, Scotland, is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is a resident of San Francisco. Justine Santana Molina, 59, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a chief cook and chief steward. Brother Molina was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Evangelos P. "Angelo" Nonis, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Nonis sailed 28 years. He is a veteran of the Greek Army. Seafarer Nonis was born in Volos, Greece, and is a resident of F.via, Greece. Teodoro Ruiz, 65, joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Ruiz was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Fajardo, P.R. Nickolaos G. Saslos, 52, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing as a QMFD which he earned at the HL3 in 1974. He is also a pump machinist. Seafarer Saslos was on the picketline in the 1963 Rotobroilbeef. He is a veteran of the Greek Army during the Civil, War from 1948 to 1951 and sailed in the Greek mer­ chant marine. Born in Athens, Greece, he is a resident of Chalkis, Futuea, Greece. Dale Susbilla, 74, joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 1968 sailing as a QMFD and chief electrician. He upgraded to chief electrician in 1973 and QMFD at Piney Point in 1977. Seafarer Sus­ billa also graduated from the HLS Refrigeration Container Course and Advanced Electrical Procedures Course in 1976. He also sailed with the U.S. Military Sea Transport Service. Born in the Philippine Islands, he is a resident of Carson, Calif. Laurence Mistrot Young, 68, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as a captain and pilot for the G«&H Towing Co., Galveston from 1946 to 1979 and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1939 to 1941. Brother Young is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. He was born in Galveston and is a resident of Freeport, Tex. Ik Mohsain Saleh Ahmed, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1968 sailing as an OS and in the steward department for Kinsman Marine from 1967 to 1979. Brother Ahmed was born in Yemen and is a resident of Lackawanna, N.Y. Homer Ronald Bourque, 64, joined the Union in the port of Lorain, Ohio in 1961 sailing as a deckhand and fireman-watertender. Brother Bourque is a former member of the International Union of Operat­ ing Engineers, Local 25. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World ^ War 11. He was born in Quebec ^ Province, Canada, is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is a resident of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Teddy Edward Korenich, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1969 sailing as a deckhand and deck watchman. Brother Koren­ ich was born in Wardner, Ida. and is a resident of Germfask, Mich. ^ Floyd Walker, 62, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Mobile sailing as a cook and chief steward. Brother Walker is a veteran of both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard in World War 11. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of Lillian Ala. Robert Stanley McKenney, 66, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a chief engineer for Baker-Whiteley from 1969 to 1979. Brother McKenney is a former member of the ILA, Local 1510. He was born in Northeast, Md. and is a resident of Baltimore. Orville Wesley Pruitt, 56, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a captain for the Steuart Oil Transportation Co., Piney Point, Md. from 1961 to 1979. Brother Pruitt was formerly a member of the United Steel Workers. He is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) in World War 11. Boatman Pruitt graduated from HLSS Towboat Operators Course. Boatman Pruitt was born in Tangier, Va. and is a resident there. Julio Alonso, 63, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailingasa chief electrician. Brother Alonso was on the Sea-Land Shoregang, Port Elizabeth, N.J. He is also an auto mechanic. Seafarer Alonso was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Liberty, N.Y. John Rile Steele, 72, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1969 sailing as a cook for the Red Circle Transportation Co. from 1968 to 1979 and for the Oil Transport Co. from 1927 to 1966. Brother Steele is a veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corps in World War 11. He was born in Marlboro, Mass. and is a resident of Tampa. .-fc ^ William F. Barth, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Philadel­ phia sailing as a chief steward and chief cook. Brother Barth sailed on the old Robin Line. He also sailed inland on the tug (Curtis Bay) in 1972. Seafarer Barth was born in Philadelphia and is a resident there. Henry Bursey, 63, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1962 sailing as a 3rd cook. Brother Bursey sailed 36 years. He hit the bricks in the 1962 Robin Line beef. Seafarer Bursey was born in Lake Village, Ark. and is a resident of Oakland. Calif. Frank C. TIedeman, 60, joined the Union in the port of New York in | 1963 sailing as a deckhand for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad from 1939 to 1979. Brother Tiedeman was also a member of the U M W and IBT. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Boatman Tiedeman was born in Paterson, N.J. and is a resident of Forest Park-Clayton, Ga. Stanley E. Duda, 59, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing in the deck department. Brother Duda was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and is a resident of Elmont, N.Y. Paul Henry Latour, 63, joined the Union in the port of Duluth, Minn, in 1961 sailing as a linesman, coal passer and fireman-watertender for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1941 to 1979. Brother Latour is a former member of the General Drivers Union, No. 346 from 1937 to 1940. He was born in Duluth and is a resident there. James Daniel Johnson, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as a cook for 34 years. Brother Johnson is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. He was born in Louisiana and is a resident of New Orleans. Roy Edward James, 71, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother James sailed 42 years. He is a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S.' Army. Seafarer James was born in Michigan and is a resident of Galveston. Raleigh E. Paul, 55, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a cook, deckhand and tankerman for Allied Towing fron 1972 to 1979. Brother Paul sailed 30 years. He was an organizer in the Gulf Atlantic Towing Co. drive in 1960. Boatman Paul is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in World War 11. He was born in Ronsonville, N.C. and is a resident of Aurora, N.C. June 1979 / LOG / 29 •rasst'js.-v:. �"liTiir A longrange shot catches the LNG El Paso Southern (El Paso Gas) offloading her cargo recently at an offshore unloading point near Cove Pt., Md. Setting the dinner table for hungry seagoing chow hounds is GSU fvlike •Riggs. Baker James Morgan checks rolls he just baked. Brother Morgan has been in the SID since 1945. Chief Cook Robert Brown trims the steaks. He's been sailing with the SlU since 1946. Getting the dishes ready for the next meal is GSU Ron Johnson. Help Your Brother Down the Road to Sobriety eeing a blind man walk down a street makes the rest of us thankful for our sight. Perfect strangers, as well as friends, don't hesitate to offer a guiding arm to the blind because we all think it must he a terrible thing to he unable to see where you're going. An alcoholic can't see where he's going either, only alcoholics don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't let another man blindly travel a course that has to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic is headed. Helping a fellow Seafarer who has a drinking problem is just as easy—and just as important—as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Once he's there, an alcoholic SIU member will receive the care and counseling^ he needs. And hell get the support of brother SIU members who are fighting tu the same tough battle he is back to a healthy, productive alcohol-free life. The road back to sobriety is a long one for an alcoholic. But because of ARC, an alcoholic SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, youll be showing him that the first step baek to recovery is only an arm's length away. S I Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center, Name Book No. Address (Street or RFD) (City) (State) Telephone No. ..., 1 1 (Zip) 1 I I Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 1 30 / LOG / June 1979 mm �Do you want to learn how to work on diesel engines? Well, by ,taking the Diesel Engines course at the Harry Lundeberg School you can learn about the maintenance and operation of diesel engines. The industry needs qualified sea­ farers to work on diesels. You can be the answer to this need. There are more diesel-propelled vessels coming off the ways every day. The Diesel Engines course will give you the skills you need. One sea­ farer who recently went through the course wrote to the school say­ ing, "The diesel course really helped me. Because of the shop training, I am confident with diesel engines that I work with." You can gain this confidence, too. The course consists of extensive practical training and classroom sessions. These include: high and low speed diesel engine operations, the construction and principles of various diesel en­ gines, and the operation and main­ tenance of diesel engine plant aux­ iliary systems. Shop training consists of the complete overhaul of six General Motors, 6 cylinder 71 series diesel engines and auxiliary equipment. Students learn the use of various gauges, meters and instruments. They tear the engines down to the crankshafts, inspect the parts and measure for wear. By using the manufacturer's manual, the students reassemble the engines, time and tune them. One of the instructors for the course commented, "The students are amazed to see how the engines look when they are torn down. They are reluctant to put" them back to­ gether. But when they successfully If any parts show wear, they are replaced. The students learn how to measure for any deterioration. For QMED's Today Diesels are the Key The shop training is very important to the success of the diesel engines course. assemble and tune the engine on their first tn/, they are more confi­ dent in their abilities." The students in the diesel engines course gain know-how and confi­ dence about diesel engines. They can work on a diesel propulsion vessel. They can maintain the en­ gine and its auxiliary systems. The QMED who takes the diesel engines course is qualified. He is a very valu­ able member of the engine depart­ ment. You can be this person. Take the Diesel Engines course at HLS. Have a secure future. For more in­ formation, contact the Harry Lunde­ berg School, Vocational Education Department or your SlU representa­ tive. The next course starts Septem­ ber 3. It's your chance to learn about diesel engines. I Through the use of a micrometer, diesel engines student measures the piston rings. During the diesel engines courses, the students overhaui six CM six cyiinder 71 series diesel engines. June 1979 / LOG / 31 •v:- �mm HVN8S»8KW^ —si-^- ^ - ^'X- ;;""'.i'-'®5? Pensioner Wes­ Pensioner John ley O. Reed, 70, Joseph Kurcap, died of a heart 85, passed away attack at home in from pneumonia Elberta, Mich, in the Dorchester on Apr. 6. Brother (Md.) General Reed joined the Hospital on Apr. Union in the port 15. Brother Kur­ of Elberta in 1953. cap joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1956 He sailed as wheelsman and AB for the working as a vessel tender and shop Ann Arbor (Mich.) Car Ferries. Laker watchman for the Curtis Bay Towing Reed was born in Michigan. Burial was Co. Boatman Kurcap was born in in Blaine Twsp. Cemetery, Benzie Maryland and was a resident of County, Mich. Surviving are his widow. Cambridge, Md. Burial was in St. Pansy and three daughters, Mary, Nina Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery, Baltimore and Norma. City, Md. Raymond Lou­ Terry Lee Osis Sheldon, 55, termeier, 25, died died of heart fail­ in Metairie, La. on ure in Deland, Mar. 7. Brother Fla. on Mar. 17. Ostermeier joined Brother Sheldon the SlU in 1974 joined the Union following hisgradin the port of uation from the Frankfort, Mich, H L S Entry in 1972. He sailed 37 years as a bosun Trainee Program. He sailed BR/Utility and cook and baker. From 1970 to 1978 on the LASH Sam Houston (Water­ he sailed aboard the Challenger (Ce­ man).Seafarer Ostermeier was born in ment Transit). Laker Sheldon was a Pipestone. Minn, and was a resident veteran of the U.S. Army in World War there and in New Orleans. Interment II and a USAF airman in 1950 at was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Pipestone. Selfridge AFB, Mt. Clemens, Mich. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Born in Detroit, he was a resident of Donovan and Audrey Ostermeier of Deland. Interment was in Deland Pipestone; five sisters, Lynette, Debra, Memorial Gardens. Surviving are his Marcia, Shelly and Mary. widow, Minnie; a daughter, Marie Ann and his paretits, Mr. and Mrs. Lee and Pensioner John Helen Sheldon. Paerels, 72, passed f- Melvin Harold Ecker, 53, died of heart failure in Livingston (Tex.) Memorial Hospi­ tal on Mar. 5. Brother Ecker joined the Union % /' in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as gn AB and mate for G & H Towing from 1957 to 1979. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War IT Born in Stillwater, Minn., he was a resident of Houston. Burial was in the Galveston (Tex.) Memork.1 Park Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Lillian of Livingston; a daughter, Mary Ann; his father, Ru­ dolph; a sister, Mrs. Lois Walker of Galve.ston and a stepson, Larry Dean Curlee. Bruce Oscar Blair, 50, suc­ cumbed to blood poisoning in St. Joseph's Hospital, Houston on Feb. 22. Brother Blair joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1978 sailing as a 2nd and chief cook. He sailed on the MIV Gauntlet and Adventurer (Caribe Tugboat) from 1977 to 1978. And for Crowley Marine and the American and Reiss Steamship Cos. Boatman Blair was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Born in Plainview, Tex., he was a resident of Slaton, Tex. Surviving are a son, Barney of Lubbock, Tex. and his father, Edgar and mother, Neta. Pensioner Gar­ land Lester Hogge, 66, died of arterio­ sclerosis in St. Mary's Hospital, West Palm Beach, Fla. on Mar. 10. Brother Hogge joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a captain for Baker, Whiteley Towing Co. from 19.50 to 1976. He was born in Samos, Va. and was a resident of Cockeysville, Md. Interment was in the Dulaney Valley Cemetery, Cockeys­ ville. Surviving are his widow, Mabel; a son, Charles and a daughter, Carol Lynn. Carl Maurice Noonan, 53, suc­ cumbed to cancer in the Paul Oliver Memorial Hospi­ tal, Frankfort, Mich, on Apr. 14. Brother Noonan [joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1954 sailing as a cabinwatch and porter on the M/V Viking (Ann Arbor (Mich.) Car Ferries) from 1947 to 1978. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Laker Noonan was born in Empire, Mich, and was a resident of Brethern, Mich. Interment was in the Brethern Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Harriet and a brother. Glen of Maple City, Mich. Daniel lJus Knapp died on Mar. 28. Brother Knapp sailed with National Marine Service in 1976 and 1978 out of the port of St. Louis. 32 / LOG / June 1979 away on Apr. 26. Brother Paerels joined the SlU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 53 years. Seafarer Paerels was a member of the SUP from 1934 to 1946. And he was a veteran of both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Louisiana, he was a resident of Long Beach, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Fermina; two sons, Emulio and Johnny and a stepdaughter. A ngel Luis RIos, 56, died on Apr. 23. Brother Rios joined the SlU in 1944 in the port of New York i sailing as, a chief I cook and baker for Sea-Land and Puerto Rico Marine. He was aboard the SS A/a rogi/ez (Sea-Land) when she was seized by the Cambodians on May 26, 1975. Seafarer Rios was on the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. In 1960, he was the winner of a Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS France. A native of Arecibo, P.R., he was a resident of Catano, P.R. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Ana; three sons. Angel Jr., Eduardo and J.E. Rios of Carolina, P.R.; two daughters, Maria and Maria Dei Rosario and his mother, Candelaria of New York City. Pensioner Wil­ liam Lee Jones, 65, died of a heart attack in Blount Memorial Hospi­ tal, Maryville, Tenn. on Feb. 7. Brother Jones I joined the SlU in the port of Mobile in 1951 sailing as an AB for 42 years. He was born in Georgia and was a resident of Tallassee, Tenn. Burial was in Chilhowee Cemetery, Tallassee. Surviving are his widow, Lydia; a daughter, Billie Lee of Chil­ howee and his mother, Mrs. Mary J. Davis, also of Chilhowee. Joel Ward Strzelecki, 23, died in R ogers City y (Mich.) Hospital on Feb. 9. Brother Strzelecki joined the Union in the port of Alpena, Mich, in 1977 sailing as an AB on the MjV Charles Wilson and on the SS McKee Sons (American Steamship) from 1977 to 1978. He was a former member of the United Steelworkers Union. Laker Strzelecki was born in Rogers City and was a resident there. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence and Adeline Strzelecki of Rogers City. Clarence John Walta, 41, died of lung failure in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake, Minn, on Apr. 1. Brother Walta joined the Union in the port of San Francisco in 1964. He sailed as a chief steward, cook and baker. From 1975 to 1978, he sailed for the S& E Shipping Co. Laker Walta was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean War. Born in Duluth, Minn., he was a resident of Askov, Minn. Burial was in Sunnyside Cemetery, Willow River, Minn. Surviv­ ing are two sons, Michael and Rickey; three daughters, Linda, Susan and Mary; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph and Marie Walta, all of Askov and a step­ brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Elizabeth Oliver of El Paso, Tex. • ; • f,- V, Pensioner William E. Hart, 55, died on Jan. I. Brother Hart joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 last sailing as a QMED. He sailed 34 years. Seafarer Hart hit the bricks in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War H. Born in New York City, he was a resident of Bisbee, Ariz. Surviving are his widow, Loretta of Wilmington, Calif, and two brothers, T. J. McCarthv of Queens, N.Y., N.Y. and Michael "Mickey" Hart, also of Queens and a sister. Mrs. Joseph (Mary) "Pat" Hughes of Davie, Fla. Pensioner Ed­ gar Long Jr., 48, died on Apr. 15. Brother Long joined the Union in the port of Nor­ folk in 1959. He sailed as a deck­ hand. Boatman Long was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. A native of Person County, N.C., he was a resident of Hurdle Mills, N.C. Surviving are his widow, Martha; a son, Michael; and two daughters, Martha and Marsha. Pensioner Ed­ ward L. McElroy, 67, died of a heart attack in Holmdel County, N.J. on Mar. 5. Brother McElroy joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand and tug dispatcher for the Penn-Central Rail­ road from 1936 to 1975. He also was a longshoreman for the Harborside Warehouse from 1935 to 1936. Boatman McElroy was a member of the Interna­ tional Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots Union from 1936 to I960. Born in Jersey City, N.J., he was a resident of Keyport, N.J. Surviving is his widow, Mary. Recertified Bo­ sun Lonnie Clovis Cole Jr., 52, died of a lung clot in Randolph Hospi­ tal, Asheboro, N.C., on Mar. 9. Brother Cole I joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Norfolk. He sailed 34 years, and graduated from the Union's Bosuns Recertification Program in November 1975. Seafarer Cole was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. One of his daughters, Cynthia Cole was a 1975 SIU scholarship winner. Cole was an avid fisherman. Born in Randolph County, N.C., he was a resident of Asheboro, N.C. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro. Surviving is his widow, Frances Marie; two daughters, Joy and Cynthia and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie and Lila Cole Sr. of Seagrave, N.C. Pensioner Jo­ seph Fazio, 84, died on Nov. 7, 1978. Brother Fa­ zio joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a cook. He was born in Italy and was a resident of Chalmette, La. Surviving is his widow, Josephine. Pensioner Carl E. "Red" Gibbs, 68, succumbed to arteriosclerosis in Jacksonville, Fla. on Mar. 18. Bro­ ther Gibbs joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as a bosun. He sailed 30 years and during World War II and the Vietnam War. Seafarer Gibbs also attended the 1970 Piney Point Crews Conference No. 7. And he was a veteran pf the pre-World War II U.S. Army. Born in Virginia, he was a resident of Jacksonville. Interment was in River­ side Memorial Cemetery, Jacksonville. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Trinda Tressler; a nephew, Russell Ardeel Gibbs of Elliccpt City, Md.; a niece, Margaret Lester of Roanoake, Va. and a cousin, Barbara Ann V. Nugent of Jaeksonville. �a.#- SlU Scholarship Winner Eyes Architectural Engineering Career When he won the SIU's $10,000 four-year college scholarship in 1972, Thomas H. Rood planned a degree, and a career, in architectural engi­ neering. The son of Seafarer Donald L. Rood said the field of architectural engi­ neering had interested him since high school because "it involves the most important aspects of construction today, including the challenges of high-rise buildings and urban re­ newal projects in developing alternative city systems." In 1972, Tom went to Penn State University to begin his training as an architectural engineer. But in his junior year, he switched his major to business which he now describes as a "mistake." It turned out that a career in business wasn't what he wanted to do so Tom took a job and some time off from school to reevaluate his plans. While working as the shipping mana­ ger in a bookstore near the Univer­ sity, he decided to go back to his architectural engineering. Tom is excited about the prospect of starting on the career ladder as an architectural engineer, especially now, because, he explains "in the field they are finally starting to concentrate on the environmental impact of construction." Tom feels his particular interest in urban renewal work fits right in with the growing ecological concerns in the field and he's looking forward to his first job. "After graduation I'll have to start at the bottom," Rood said, "working as a draftsman or an assistant in an engineering firm and begin working my way up." When he has free time from his demanding class work, Tom pursues^ his hobby of stamp collecting. He also likes being outdoors and is a member of the University hiking club. "There are plenty of places to hike and camp around here," Tom said, "because this campus is pretty much in the middle of nowhere." Another interest of Tom's is read­ ing and he describes himself as "a real science fiction buff," which, he adds, runs in the family. "1 picked up my interest in science fiction from my father." Tom's father. Seafarer Donald L. Rood, sails in the deck department Dlspiliiliiirs Rmrl for Great lies MAY 1-31,1979 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C and has been a member of the SIU since 1945. "Right now," Tom said, "my dad's on a Sea Land ship which makes regular runs between Port Elizabeth, N.J. and Rotterdam." Even though his father has been a seaman for the better part of the last 35 years, Tom said he never really considered shipping out himself. "My father and I talked about it quite a bit," Tom said, "but dad always told me whatever career 1 chose was up to me. He just wanted me to know seafaring was open to me if 1 wanted it." Seafarer Rood is happy about his son's career choice and was very proud when Tom won the SIU college scholarship. Tom described himself as "ec­ static" when he got the news he'd won the Union's college award. "I wasn't sure I'd get it," he said, "and was very pleased when 1 did. 1 think it's an extremely worthwhile program which can help a lot of people get the kind of education they want." ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 74 20 11 7 55 11 15 1 41 22 15 0 45 93 104 Totals All Departments 178 149 50 134 121 12 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the prart last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 150 127 139 Algonac (Hdqrs.) 75 83 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) 44 27 35 31 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) 13 1 24 7 4 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) 4 47 101 33 0 0 4 Thomas Rood KNOW YOUR RIGHTS % KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RICfHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. 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 con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records arc available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of thc.se contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your con.tract 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 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS patrolman or other Union ollicial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been rcaflirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be pard to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances 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 imrtiediately be reported to Union headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights arc clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fuuvt. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received bccau.sc of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 675 - 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. June 1979 / LOG / 33 �Want To Broaden Your Horizons? In the event that any SIU members have legal problems in the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can eonstilt is being published. The mem­ ber need not choose the recomtnended attorneys and this list is intended only for informational purposes: The following is a list of recom­ mended attorneys throughout the United States: Upgrade at HLS! These Courses Starting Soon: LNG—August 20 FOWT—August 30 Marine Electrical Maintenance—August 20 Welding—August 20 Able Seaman—August 16 Automation—August 6 Steward—August 20 Chief Cook—August 6 Cook and Baker—August 6 Assistant Cook—September 3 Lifeboatman—August 2, 16, 30 Tankerman—August 2, 16, 30 Diesel Engines—September 3 NEW YORK, N.V.-Schulman & Abarbanel 350 Fifth Avenue New York, N.Y. 10001 Tel. #(212) 279-9200 B VLTIMORi:, MI).—Kaplan, Hcyman. Grcenbcrg, Engolman Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore. Maryland 21201 Tele. #(301) 539-6967 HOU.S 1 ON, 1 EX.—Cortibs. Areher & Peterson Amerieana Building 8 1 1 Dallas Street Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. #(713)659-4455 TAMPA, FLA.—Hamilton, Douglas and Bennett, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Fla. 33609 Tel. #(813) 879-9482 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.John Paul Jennings, Henning and Walsh 100 Bush St., Suite 1403 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tel. #(415) 981-4400 ST. LOUIS, MO.—Gruenbcrg & Sounders 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. #(314)231-7440 NEW ORLEANS, LA.—Dodd. Barker. Boudreaux, Lamy & Gardner 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Tele. #(504) 586-9395 LOS ANGELES, CALIF.—Bodle, Fogel, Julber, Reinhardt, Rothschild & Feldman 5900 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tel. #(213) 937-6250 MOBILE, ALA.—Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Alabama 36602 Tele. #(205)433-4904 DETROIT, MICH.- -Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48822 Tele. #(313") 532-1220 BOSTON, MASS.—Mr. Joseph Orlando Latti & Fiannery 95 Commercial Wharf Boston, Mass. SEATTLE, WASH.—Vance, Davies, Roberts, Reid & Anderson 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Washington 98119 Tele. #(206) 285-3610 CHICAGO, ILL.- -Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, 111. 60603 Tele. #(312)263-6330 34 / LOG / June 1979 Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters MAY 1-31, 1979 noiALREGISTERED TOTALSHIPPED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C Port 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 320 000 2 0 0 9 0 2 179 0 6 6 000 Wilmington 4 Seattle Puerto Rico Houston PortArthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah 0 0 2 8 0 4 5 3 Totals 41 12 0 1 8 7 0 24 48 8 123 17 0 5 8 10 0 13 0 68 138 Port Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port.Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco *'«'REGISTEREDON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 0 1 0 000 1 3 2 0 0 0 235 1 4 6 000 3 0 0 2 10 0 2 4 5 30 1 0 0 6 9 0 27 50 9 113 1 0 1 7 17 0 5 0 39 83 0 0 0 OlO 0 0 0 4 15 3 000 4 2 2 17 0 2 6 10 54 2 5 0 000 3 ' 23 56 103 0 0 7 6 0 3 0 4 0 1 12 4 0 28 0 2 34 0 9 17 7 0 14 0 92 234 ENGINE DEPARTMENT ,... 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 000 000 0 0 0 0 0 0 001 0 1 0 000 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 000 000 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 001 000 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 20 0 1 0 000 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 010 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 3 000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 030 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 4 001 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 1 1 6 1 5 Port 0 2 0 0 6 3 0 3 1 3 4 31 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 0 1 0 New Orleans 002 003 108 000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 11 4 5 15 000 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 13 4 5 28 Mobile Jacksonville 1 0 0 1 1 2 San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston PortArthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals 000 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 1 1 0 18 4 4 27 . Totals All Departments 46 133 170 0 0 0 1 1 l 36 124 101 *'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach"7neans the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 1 0 0 i Q 3 63 111 293 -rtnv"' 1 �i..- •m OGDEN WILLAMETTE, (Ogden Marihe), April 17—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun H. C. Hunt; Secretary P. Franco; Educational Director J. Rounds; Deck Delegate VVm. J. Smith; Engine Delegate F. Ramos; Steward Delegate J. Campfield 3rd. No disputed OT. Report to Log;/"A very special ship's meeting was held in the Port of Baytown, Texas and we are all very thankful to God we are here to hold it. A not so Happy Easter Sunday morning at about 0230 the general alarm went off to man the stations. The lifeboats were ready in less than five minutes. There was fire and smoke on the bow. The Captain ordered all hands to the bow and all hands responded in seconds. We had a collision with a Venezuelan cargo ship. We had hit her in the stern and her stern section was now imbedded in our bow. But what this special meeting is all about is the way the crew and officers came through with quickness, calmness and efficiency. No one lost their cool. We just want to celebrate that all of our brothers are here to say, hello!" STUYVESANT (Cove Shipping), April 8--Chairman J. B. Lundborg; Secretary W. Higgs, Sr.; Educational Director J. Moore; Deck Delegate Joseph A. McDougall; Engine Delegate Alfred R. Long; Steward Delegate R. C. Collins. Some disputed OT in steward department. Crew gave a vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Report to Log: The chairman received the following from Franklin P. Liberty, master—"Dear Bosun: A note to commend you and the deck depart­ ment for the fine work you all did during our stay at Parita Bay. Your fine work resulted in our not losing any cargo time and I wish to thank you all for a job well done." OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over­ seas), April 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Ben Mignano; Secretary C. Shirah; Educational Director D. White; Deck Delegate J. Doyle; Engine Delegate E. Murry; Steward Delegate L. Ross. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the impcrtaace of donating to SPAD and also for all crewmembers to read the Log so you will know what is going on in the Union. Next port Marcus Hook, Pa. EL PASO SOUTHERN (El Paso Marine), April 15—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun B. C. Browning; Secretary Huston; Educational Director E. Deland; Deck Delegate Paul Butterworth. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Chairman thanked the crew for a smooth trip. Also the steward department for an excellent Easter dinner. Report to Log: "Had a nice Spring cruise this trip, made a slow trip around the Azores sightseeing and stopped over in Gibraltar for the night. Then we sailed up the Spanish coast to Malaga and then across the Mediter­ ranean to Arzew. We spent sixteen hours loading and then sailed for home. Cove Point, Md." MONTICELLO VICTORY (Victory Carriers), April 15—Chairman Recerti­ fied Bosun Anthony Calderia; Secretary Duke Hall; Educational Director Juan Rodriquez; Steward Delegate H. Con­ nolly. No disputed OT. Secretary reported that all members should take advantage of the upgrading classes at Piney Point to keep yourself ready and able to take a job on the new type of ships that are being introduced to the industry. The Log was received, read and discussed. Chairman urged all members to read it and to pass it on so all can read it and know what is going on in the Union. A vote of thanks from the crew to the steward department for a job well done by Juan Rodriquez. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Baltimore. ACHILLES (Newport Tankers Inc.), April 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Perry Konis; Secretary C. A. Guerra; Educational Director 1. Hatzagannis; Steward Delegate Francis Gordon Shaw. No disputed OT. Chairman gave a vote of thanks to all department delegates for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. OGDEN CHALLENGER (Ogden Marine), April 29—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun F. H. Johnson; Secretary R. De Boissiere; Educational Director W. Turner; Deck Delegate W. V. Luyn; Engine Delegate J. Flynn; Steward Delegate Emanuel Lowe. No disputed OT. Educational Director discussed the importance of safety aboard ship because the life you save may be your own. Urged all to report any unsafe conditions so they can be made safe. Report to Log: "A vote of thanks to Chief Steward R. De Boissiere for a job well done. A special vote of thanks to Emanuel Lowe whose cooking and preparation of food is unequalled. He had made us all gain weight. Our hats are off to him, he is leaving and we all will miss him. Also a thank you to Baker Osborne Williams and Third Cook Thurman Olds. A special vote of thanks to Chairman F. H. Johnson for his leadership and concern for the wellbeing of the ship and deck department. He has made this ship a wonderful place to be with his humour and assistance. It is greatly appreciated. A vote of thanks to the engine department and to Ancient Mariner J. Kavanagh. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers." Next port Guyannille. AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Marine), April 16—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Juan Vega; Secretary M. Deloatch; Educational Director C. Merritt; Steward Delegate Teddy E. Aldridge. Chairman discussed the importance of members upgrading themselves at Piney Point and the importance of participating in SPAD. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. The chairman extended high praise to the Steward M. Deloatch and the Chief Cook T. Aldridge for the best menus and the very best prepara­ tion of food. A vote of thanks is not enough. Gourmet is the best way to describe them. Chairman to see about a better gangway in the Port of St. Croix and other ports before an accident happens. Next port Delaware. PISCES (Apex Marine), April 15— Chairman, Recertified Bosun Roy Theiss; Secretary Fred Hicks; Educa­ tional Director Norman Gene; Engine Delegate M. Israel. $9 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman urged all those who need upgrading should avail themselves of the opportunities at Piney Point as soon as possible. Secretary reported that the vessel has called at Wilmington, N.C., Charleston, S.C. and St. Petersburg, Fla. and foreign at St. Croix, Virgin Islands where the crew spent a memorable time ashore. Next port Jacksonville. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), April 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Lothar Reck; Secre­ tary E. Caudill. $190 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a safety meeting on this trip and safety films were shown. Also discussed the import­ ance of donating to SPAD. Contribu­ tions to the American Marine Library were posted in the messhall. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Seattle. COLUMBIA (Cove Shipping), April 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. C. Cain; Secretary C. Loper Jr.; Educa­ tional Director A. Avzangelis; Deck Delegate Jack Brown. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the advantages of upgrading at Piney Point and the importance of donating to SPAD. Movies were exchanged at St. Croix, Virgin Islands. A vote of thanks to the steward and chief cook for a job well done. Next port St. Croix. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship), April 8—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Floyd Peavoy; Secre­ tary N. Johnson; Deck Delegate B. R. Churchill; Engine Delegate R. E. Smith; Steward Delegate James Tucker. $162 in movie fund. No. disputed OT. Chairman urged all members to make an additional trip and that it is very necessary to wait until each man's replacement arrives. Also the import­ ance of donating to SPAD. Secretary reported that the steward gave a vote of thanks to a fine deck gang and engine department and urged each member to upgrade as soon as possible. Educa­ tional Director gave a vote of thanks to the steward department for prompt service and good food. Next port Houston. TRANSCOLORADO( Hudson Waterways), April 1—Chairman Nich­ olas Nagy; Secretary Thomas Ulisse; Educational Director Charles Gal­ lagher; Deck Delegate Melvin Keeffer; Engine Delegate Troy D. Smith; Steward Delegate John G. Shaw. No disputed OT. Chairman advised all crewmembers to read Executive Vice President Frank Drozak'scolumnin the April Log. Educational Director ad­ vised all to go to upgrading school at Piney Point for the endorsements necessary for job security. Anyone who has a drinking problem should contact the Union about entering the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program. This can be done without any cost or hassle to the participant. Next port New Orleans. DELTA BOLIVIA (Delta Lines), April 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Luther Pate: Secretary J. Freeman; Engine Delegate Charles Bortz; Ste­ ward Delegate James Barclay. Chair­ man reported that there is a very good crew on board and that all members should take advantage of Piney Point an<^ the upgrading programs. Received a letter from Jack Caffey regarding contract for these vessels. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: SAM HOUSTON ANCHORAGE SEA-LAND RESOURCE SEA-LAND VENTURE POINT JULIE OGDEN WABASH OGDEN CHARGER SANTA MARIA SEA-LAND PRODUCER SEA-LAND TRADE PUERTO RICO BORINQUEN DEL SOL SEA-LAND SAN PEDRO POTOMAC BAYAMON FLOR MOHAWK SEA-LAND PIONEER SEA-LAND EXCHANGE THOMPSON PASS SUGAR ISLANDER ST. LOUIS DELTA ECUADOR MOUNT VERNON VICTORY SANTA MAGDALENA AGUADILLA ZAPATA ROVER MAYAGUEZ GOLDEN MONARCH DELTA PERU CONNECTICUT ALLEGIANCE OVERSEAS VIVIAN OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN OGDEN CHAMPION BOSTON LEO ATLANTIC ARECIBO SEA-LAND ADVENTURER JEFF DAVIS MARYLAND CHARLESTON WESTWARD VENTURE COVE COMMUNICATOR . MOUNT WASHINGTON SANTA MARIANA SEA-LAND GALLOWAY WALTER RICE SEA-LAND HOUSTON DELTA COLOMBIA TRANSCOLUMBIA TEX DELTA PANAMA OVERSEAS JOYCE HUMACAO CANTIGNY OVERSEAS WASHINGTON GUAYAMA DELTA SUD TAMARA GUILDEN SEA-LAND CONSUMER BRADFORD ISLAND COVE NAVIGATOR SUSQUEHANNA OVERSEAS HARRIETTE JACKSONVILLE OVERSEAS ULLA BALTIMORE SEA-LAND ECONOMY June 1979 / LOG / 35 es m �m: .'jr^;«i-v<rC-. .,-^.> - - P^-.;.VjKrf'- • HLSS President Gives SlU's Views on Education to Senate Hearings "It is difficult to measure what an educational achievement means to an individual, but at the Lundeberg School we have seen students of all ages begin to believe in themselves." This was how Hazel Brown, president of the Lundeberg School, summed up the full meaning of the many and varied educational programs which have been pio­ neered at the SlU's School at Piney Point. Ms. Brown made her remarks at a special hearing of the Senate Committee on Human Resources earlier this month. The Senate had called the hearing to examine the problems of the nation's educational system with respect to preparing young people and adults for "their working lives." The hearings were initiated by a worried Senator Harrison A. Williams Jr. (D-N.J.). In explaining the reason for the hearings. Senator Harrison said; "We are told in the popular press that college may no longer be a de­ sirable route to the world of work. ... Some observers are more pessi­ mistic and claim that changes in the economy, the nature of the work force and the cost of post secondary education make college education a less and less desirable investment for more and more people.'-' Ms. Brown presented to the hearings the SlU's belief and commitment to education as the key to advancement not only in mari­ time, but in all work environments. She said "SIU members have accepted the advent of automation and have been attending upgrading, recertification, and retraining courses. During 1978, 175 seafarers earned licenses, 1,068 earned endorsements, and 496 received certificates of achievement for successfully completing advanced courses in their vocational fields. All the vocational courses are approved and^ evaluated by th^ United States Coast Guard." Ms. Brown added: "Since the Lundeberg School's beginning, the SIU membership has become mdre involved and interested in educa­ tion. The school now offers college courses in cooperation with the Charles County Community C9Ilege. The Lundeberg School has become a satellite program of the Community College. All courses have been evaluated by the Ameri­ can Council on Education and given recommended college credits. HEY! Lundeberg School President Hazel Brown described the highly successful educational programs at the Harry Lundeberg School as she testified before the Senate Committee on Human Resources earlier this month. Commerce Sec. Backs Build,Man American in Ocean Mining Bill WASHINGTON, D.C.-The use of American-built and registered ships in the deep sea mining industry has been endorsed by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Juanita Kreps. Her department changed its previous position and now backs the Deep Seabed Mining bills before Congress. The SIU and the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department have been strong supporters of these bills. Kreps is now working within the Carter Administration to win sup­ port for the legislation. In a letter to the director of the Office of Management and Budget, she wrote, "... The Department of Commerce urges the Administra­ tion to adopt a position requiring all mining vessels used under U.S. license to be constructed and documented under the laws of the United States." She pointed out that U.S. control would help protect the environment and the safety of the mining sites. Also, Kreps said that American documentation "will assure U.S. control over these operations in the event of war or other national emergency." The Commerce Secretary noted that construction and registration in the U.S. would also mean more jobs for Americans. Finally, she noted that "the longterm financing which might be available to U.S.-built recovery vessels under Title XI of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, could make them extremely attractive to the consortia involved in deep seabed mining." Notice to Members On Shipping Proeeihire When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers • valid, up-to-date passport In addition, when assigning a job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the SIU Shipping Rules: "Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be 36 / LOG / June 1979 • "H given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." Also, all entry rated members must show their last six months discharges. Further, the Seafarers Appeals Board has ruled that "C classifica­ tion seamen may only register and sail as entry ratings in only one department." .1 Are you going to stay down there on your # hands and knees all your life? Get up out of the grease spills. Come to HLS. Take the FOWT course. Earn your rating. Make more money. Course Starts .August 30 To enroll, see your SIU Representative or contact: Vocational Education Department Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Phone: (301) 994-0010 SlU'.s McCartney Keynotes Bay Area Memorial Day Services SIU Representative George McCart­ ney was the principal speaker at colorful Memorial Day services in San Fran­ cisco. The services were held at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery. Sponsored by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, the ceremonies paid tribute to the men and women who served in the nation's merchant marine as well as in the Armed Forces. Following ceremonial raising of the flag and lowering to half mast by a color guard from the U.S. Marine Corps, the assembled throng heard from a number of dignitaries. They included SIU Representative Ed Turner and former San Francisco Mayor, Elmer Robinson. <3 In his speech to the assembled throng, of people, McCartney stressed that the ; best way citizens of America could honor its war dead was to make sure the nation remained strong. He said in part: "Our Armed Forces, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine are bulwarks of our defense against the enemies in the world. We must keep those defenses strong. In order to continue to honor our dead in peace, we must be strong enough to ensure that we do have peace." The memorial service concluded with the traditional rifle volleys and "Taps",| by members of the color guard. �5 j Seafarer John Alberti, one of 12 going through the Bosun Recertification Pro­ gram, looks over some of the equipment at Coast Guard Headquarters in the port of New York. This phase of Bosun Program gave participants a first-hand look at a sophisticated vessel traffic svstem, Seafarers participating in Bosun Recertification Program get a rundown from Coast Guard spokesman on how USCG monitors traffic in the busy port of New York. Bosuns Set to Wrap Up 1st Recertification Class of 79 A new group of 12 recertified bosuns will soon turn to after their two-month recertification class finishes up in New York early next month. This will he the first class to graduate since the Seafarers Appeals Board reinstituted the Bosun Recertification Prograiii in January. Two more classes will he held this year, with one beginning on Aug. 6 and another beginning on Nov. 30. The bosuns spent the first 30 days of the class attending various training sessions at the Harry Lundeherg School in Piney Point, MU. Field trip; were taken from there to pert­ inent locations in the Washing­ ton, D.C. area, including the U.S. Capitol Building, Transportation Institute, and the headquarters of the AFL-CIO. Besides touring SIU facilities and attending more training sessions, a number of educational field trips were taken by the bosuns during their month-long stay in New York. Among the places visited were Coast Guard headquarters, the El Paso ship ! Bosuns took field trio to the El Paso training center near LaGuardia Airport in [New York to view bridge, engine consol and cargo room simulators similar to the equipment on LNG ships operated by El Paso. simulator at La Guardia Airport, they're also cast in the role of the U.S. Public Health Service, Union representative and ship's the Sea Land offices, and the chairman. This is one reason why Marine Port Council of Greater the Bosun Recertification Pro­ gram was started in the first New York. All respects of Union op­ place. The Union recognizes the erations, as well as the various unique and important role of the factors—political and otherwise hosun on SIU ships. The SIU wants its bosuns to he — that effect Union members, the maritime industry, and labor in well informed, not just about the general will he covered by the new equipment going onto the bosuns before they complete the ships, hut about the political and other forces that effect us as well. class. Bosuns are important men on The Bosun Recertification Pro­ SIU ships. Besides the fact that gram is one way for us to remain they coordinate work on deck. strong—through education. El Paso technician gives bosuns a look see at the company's LNG cargo room simulator. Crews for El Paso's LNG ships go through training on these simulators. June 1979 / LOG / 37 �Seniority Upgraders • Stephen J. McGurgan Seafarer Ste­ phen J. McGur­ gan, 22, is a 1977 graduate of the I. undeberg School. In 1978, he upgraded to AB there. He has his lifeboat, fire­ s' fighting and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation endorsements. He resides in Ken­ sington, Conn, and ships from the port of New York, John Carroll Carr Jr. Seafarer John Carroll Carr Jr., 21, graduated from Piney Point in 1976, He upgraded there in 1977 to FOWT, and to QMED earlier this year. Brother Carr has the lifeboat, firefighting and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation endorsements. Brother Carr lives in .Arnold, Mo, and ships from the Gulf, Thomas L. Gary Seafarer Thomas L. Gary, 24, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973, Brother Gary u pgraded to FOWT there in 1975 and to QMED this year. He also completed th° GEO High School Equivalency Program. He has his lifeboat, firefighting and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation tickets, A resident of Atlantic Beach, Fla,, he ships from all ports. r Joseph Boevink Seafarer Jos­ eph Boevink, 26, is a 1975 grad­ uate of the Lun­ deberg School's Entry Program. He upgraded to AB at HLS in 1977, Brother Boevink plans to take the LNG and Tankerman Courses at the School, He has his lifeboat, firefighting and cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation endorse­ ments, He was born in San Jose, Calif., lives in Panama City, Fla. and ships out of all ports. Alan H. Nelson Seafarer Alan H. Nelson, 27, graduated from the HLSS in 1968. He up­ graded to FOWT there in 1970, Brother Nelson is enrolled for the QMED Course at Piney Point for Oct, 1, He has the firefighting, lifeboat and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation tickets. He was born in Baltimore where he resides and ships out of the ports of Baltimore and Piney Point, Angel Mercardo Seafarer An­ gel Mercardo, 27, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seam a n s h i p 's (HLSS) Entry Trainee Pro­ gram, Piney Point, Md, in 1975, He also upgraded to FOWT there in 1978, In October, Brother Mercardo will upgrade to QMED at the HLSS, He has his lifeboat, firefighting and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation tickets, A native of Brooklyn, N,Y,, Mercardo ships out of the port of New York, Dropped Out in lOth Grade, He Gets His H.S. Diploma at HLS SIU member Jim Riccio of Cleve­ land, Ohio recently completed the high school equivalency program at the Lundeberg School and achieved his high school diploma. After dropping out of school in the 10th grade. Seafarer Riccio found HLS "to be the best place to get your diploma," He has been a member of the SIU since 1975 and found out about the GED program by reading the Log. Seafarer Riccio commented, "The GED program is very good. It is a good opportunity to get a diploma in a short time," He was among 18 other students in a class which recently achieved their high school diplomas through the program at the Lundeberg School, This was the largest graduating class since the GED program has been in existence. When asked what he liked most about the program. Seafarer Riccio said, "The classes were small and all the teachers were very helpful. They would help you with any area of study in which you are weak," The high school equivalency program is very individualized, "You can learn more when you are working individually," said Seafarer Riccio, Even though this was his first visit to the Lundeberg School, Jim Riccio has plans of returning to upgrade sometime in the near future. He would like to recommend the high school equivalency program to his fellow Seafarers and encourages everyone to take advantage of this program. Jim Riccio The high school equivalency program is open to all members in good standing. For further information contact your SIU representative or write to the following address: Academic Education Department Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point. Md 20674 Personals Anton Bruun Crew Anyone that was aboard the SIU Re­ search Vessel "Anton Bruun" in the 1960's in the Indian Ocean, and has a crew list, please send a copy to Jack (Saki Jack) Dolan, Chief Steward, 62 Galloway Road, Warwick, N,V. 10990. He needs it to finish an article for the Log. Big Bad Tom call your long lost Brother-In-Law Little Bad Bill in Cali­ fornia, 714-889-1743. John Liningston Please contact your sister Mrs. K. A. Waddell, 5861 Hollyhurst Way, Sac­ ramento, Calif. 958232. She is anxious to hear from you. Wliat's Wrong? Monthly Membership Meetings Date Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Algonac Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan Columbus Chicago Port Arthur Buffalo St, Louis Cleveland July 2 July 3 July 5 July 5 July 5 July 6 July 9 July 10 July 11 July 12 July 16 July20 July 14 July 5 July 21 July 3 July 10 July 18 July 13 July 12 38 / LOG / June 1979 Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m,' 9:30a.m 2:00 p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30p,m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m ,.,,, 2:30p.m 10:30a.m 2:30p,m, UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00p.m. — — 7:00p.m. 7:00 p.m. — — — — — 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. — 2:30p,m. — If yon can find out and fix it, you've got great job security and good pay. So take the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course at HLS. It starts August 20. See your SIU Representative or contact HLS to enrolL �/ .22 Qualified Men for the Engine Department Here's 22 more QMED graduates at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. They are(front row I. tor.) J. Galeas, A. Shaw, R.Barnes, C.Martinez, E. Haynie and I. Abas. In the middle row (I. to r.) are L Gayle, D. Dokulil, R. Hipp, J. Fisher, M. Mefferd, G. Hughes, W. Davidson and M. Phillips. The back row (I. to r.) are T. Taylor,-J. Hall, T. Gary, J. Carr, M. Freeman, B. Fowler, K. Craig and D. Turner. Taking to the Lifeboats Showing off their Lifeboat Course diplomas are (I. to r.) graduates E. Olsen, C. Jefferson and A. Wooten. LNGers—Deck and Engine Deck and engine department LNG Course graduates have their picture taken after graduation. They are (front I. to r.) H. Nakea, Recertified Bosun Aubrey Waters, J. Cade and Recertified Bosun Tom Brooks. Standing (I. to r.) are R. Dawson, W. F. Murphy, J. Wells, H. Bennett and B. Hassen. A New Cook & Baker ^re You Getting dishpan Hands? t Well, get yourself out of the soap sudsl Upgrade in the Steward department atHlS. Chief Steward—August 20 Chief Cook—August 6 Cook and Baker—August 6 Assistant Cook—September 3 Sign Up Now! < See Your SlU Representative ^ or Contact HLS New Cook and Baker Ronald Jones -Shows diploma. June 1979 / LOG / 39 �•gyiiCfcTCi*Taa3Mi What is job security? And what's the ' Union doing to protect the Job security of the membership? "Our voluntary SPAD contributions have brought the SIU out on top of battles before," Paradise continued, and if we ail sign the SPAD checkoff we're giving our Union support to fight for us in Washington in the future." That was the main point of discussion at a recent ship's Union meeting aboard the ST Ogden Willamette. And the answer Bosun Leo Paradise, ship's chairman, and steward Paul Franco, ship's secretary came up with was—plenty. "Now is the best time to sjgn the SPAD checkoff," Paul Franco, ship's secretary added. "The fight is in round one and there are 14 more rounds to go." Brother Paradise pointed out an article in the January issue of the Log called "Common Cause Study Flawed." That article, originally published in an independent newsletter, scored a report by Common Cause which had praised Rep. Paul McClosky (R-Calif.) as a champion of the public interest because he worked to defeat the labor-backed cargo preference bill. Round 2 is right around the corner. Brother Franco noted that the SIU has launched an all-out effort to get Congress^ to overturn a recent court ruling allowing the Amerada Hess Corp. to use foreign flag" tankers for the Alaska oil run. (See December Log, "Hess Gets OK to Use Foreign Flags for Alaska Oil.") "If Hess gets away with this," Brother Franco warned, "so will others. Think about how many of our jobs will be lost," Franco said, painting a picture of a job call at an SIU hall where Seafarers look up at a blank shipping board and then at each other, wondering what went wrong. The article concluded that Rep. N\cQ\osky opposed U.S. maritime for one reason—because he lined his pockets with contributions from the oil industry and American-owned foreign flag interests. "All SlU members should read this article, not once, but twice," Brother Paradise said. "Rep. McClosky is out to break all of us in the maritime industry. He's out to destroy everything we've fought for over he years—new ships, improved job security and a strong U.S. merchant leet." "That's when it's too late," Franco said, "but it's not too late now. Let's sign the SPAD checkoff to make sure our future will be secure." The Willamette ship's committee talked about two of the ways in which SPAD contributions have enabled the Union to work to make the present and future jobs of Seafarers more secure. "It's our SPAD donations that fight the enemies of U.S. maritime like Rep. McClosky," Paradise said urging everyone o sign the new SPAD checkoff authorizing the Seafarers Vacation Plan to deduct 30 cents a day from their vacation benefits for the SPAD fund. "We wouldn't be at the top of the industry now if it weren't for SPAD," Brother Franco said, "and we have to fight to stay on top." ASSIGNMENT FOR SEAFARERS PGLItiCAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD) TO: DATE Seafarers Vacation Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, N,Y. 11215 Effective from this date, I hereby assign, direct and authorize you to deduct from payments required to be made by you to me for vacation benefits and at the time of such payments, a sum equal to thirty cents per day for which I am entitled to vacation benefit payments and to pay and transfer such amounts to SPAD, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. This authorization shall remain in full force and effect unless written notice by certified mail is given by me to you of revocation of this authorization, in which event the revocation shall be effective as of the date you receive it and applicable only to vacation benefits both earned and payable to me thereafter. I acknowledge advice and understand that SPAD is a separate segregated fund established and administered by my union to engage in political activities and to make contributions and expenditures for candldsjes seeking political office and solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions and I have the right to refuse to make any contributions, including this authorization without fear of reprisal. I may contribute directly to SPAD such amount as I may voluntarily determine in lieu of signing this authorization and that the specified amount herein provided is to minimize administrative responsibilities and costs consistent with the facilitation for the making of voluntary con­ tributions. And this authorization for contributions, constitutes my voluntary act. A copy of SPAD's report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Wash­ ington, D.C. This authorization has been executed in triplicate, the original for you, copy to SPAD and copy to me. Member's name (Print) Member's Signature Social Security Number Members Home Address City Book Number % OFFICE COPY 11 Ite-I'I'-V • State Port Zip � 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. 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Title A name given to the resource June 1979 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SENATE SUPPORT GROWING TO BAN ALASKA OIL EXPORT 25 SENATORS CO-SIGN LETTER OF SUPPORT SIU SUES USCG FOR FAILURE TO ENFORCE SAFETY LAWS SENATE, 85-2, PASSED MARAD BILL: HOUSE FIGHT LOOMS CARTER NAMES PAUL HALL TO POST ON EXPORT COUNCIL 1ST SEAFARER GETS INCREASED DEEP SEA PENSION TRUSTEES REVAMP RULE ON INITIAL ELIGIBILITY FOR WELFARE PLAN BENEFITS COURT ORDERS CREW TURNOVERS ON 9 MSC TANKERS UNION FIGHTING TO RE-ESTABLISH SIU CREW JURISDICTION NMU HALTS MERGER TALK WITH SIU SIU OPPOSED TO PANAMA CANAL TOLL HIKES DIXIE BOATMEN GET COST-OF-LIVING HIKE A TOUGH ORDEAL, BUT WELFARE PLAN GAVE HIM PEACE OF MIND TRUSTEES DROP VACATION ELIGIBILITY TO 75 DAYS FOR BOATMEN CARTER SIGNS ANTI-REBATING LEGISLATION HOUSE COMMITTEES HOLD HEARINGS ON DEEP SEA MINERAL RESOURCES T.I. CALLS FOR GUARENTEED FUEL ALLOCATION FOR TUGS AND TOWBOATS GAO SAYS USCG SHOULD DO BETTER IN PROMOTING SAFETY SENATE PASSED MARAD AUTHORIZATIONS CONGRESS ACTS ON ALASKA LANDS BILL CARTER NOMINATES NEMIROW TO TOP MARAD SLOT LOS ANGELES HARBOR A LOOK AT SIU’S EXPANDED OPERATIONS SIU’S NEW HONEY IS HOPPER DREDGE SUGAR ISLAND HESS SHADED BY UMBRELLA OF VIRGIN ISLANDS LOOPHOLE MARITIME DAY- REMEMBERING OUR MERCHANT MARINE AS MATE WITH CROWLEY, HE’S MOVING BIGGEST RO/RO BARGES IN WORLD KEITH FOIL ZEROING IN ON PILOT’S JOB WITH A LITTLE HELP FROMA FRIEND ONLY 23, GEORGE MOWBRAY SAILING MATE WITH G&H TOWING NEW STEWARD RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM SET TO GET UNDERWAY SEPT. 3, 1979 3 YEAR CONTRACT WON FOR BOATMEN AT HARBOR TWOING NEW 3-YEAR PACT BRINGS INLAND VACATION PLAN TO HANNAH BOATMEN WATERMAN TO BUILD ITS THIRD RO/RO RETAIL CLERKS, MEATCUTTERS MERGE: BIGGEST IN AFL-CIO NLRB UPHOLDS SIU, MFU, SUP IN VALERIE F. BEEF; AWAIT INJUNCTION SOHIO DROPS PLAN TO BUILD LONG BEACH TERMINAL, PIPELINE FOR QMED’S TODAY- DIESELS ARE THE KEY HLSS PRESIDENT GIVES SIU’S VIEWS ON EDUATION TO SENATE HEARINGS COMMERCE SEC. BACKS BUILD, MAN AMERICAN IN OCEAN MINING BILL Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/1/1979 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. 41, No. 6 1979 Periodicals Seafarers Log