http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/ccaa7710e8cfe78124e350c81640f9d3.PDF b626a11b671387bbad77347b5da36ce0 PDF Text Text : j:..,..v«- ------ •; . .- -••.•• • - •- •< ,* — .j^^-.-,-./v-._v;;....^- .-;• _- ' .' LIBRARY M/V Falcon Champion Is Launched NOV 3 01983 A Time to Rejoice And a Time to 40.) •'I J*., 0IBdtiPiM«thm.ltl»S«tf««l.««««l»«UH-l«..Afl-«l.,6.a^L.I«.--d •-•«.« Wl»»D«H».AFVCIO V.L 4S "••» 8.p«-« >••» Lets Set the Record Straiaht on the Cunard Issue Why the SlU Supports Bill to Re-Flag Ships U.S. Jobs, U.S. Shipyard Work U.S. Taxes and U.S. Defense House Committee Votes 19-7 To OK Cunard Re-flag Bill SIU Hails Victory As Win For Jobs and Job Security By an overwhelming 2-1 margin, the House Merchant Marine to Florida, a blatant attempt to subcommittee on Sept. 14 approved a bill that would allow the reFor decades the SIU has circumvent the intent of the flagging of the Cunard Pnncess and Countess under the American fought in Congress and through Jones Act. That case is now on the courts to protect the Jones flas. appeal. The 19-7 vote to ^ant domestic trading privileges to the shi^ Act. At the same time the SIU was preceded by an impassioned verbal attack on some of tee bffl's Wherever there have been at­ has battled wherever possible opponents by subcommittee chairman Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.). tacks on the Jones Act, the SIU to keep American sailors work­ "The behind the scenes infighting in the maritime groups clouded has been there to protect the ing and the U.S. maritime in­ this issue... . It was the old attitude of ;if I can't have it, I don t interests of American seamen. dustry afloat. want anyoni else to have it.'," Biaggi said. That is exactly why the SIU "The ^IU would never sup­ He alsocalled several of flie biU's oppmients "hypocritical «id supports the re-flag^ttg Pf the port a breach of the Jones Actsaid "we might as well pack up the shop and go home," if s^ments two Cunard Lines passenger But we must realize that no new of the maritime industry continue the "destructive" infigh^. _ ships into U.S. coastwise trade. passenger ship has been built in The bill is now scheduled for a fuU committee hearmg Sept. 22 It makes sense. And passage of America or operated for the befbre the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. H.R. 2883 will make it possible. American domestic trade in 30 Yet this logical and relatively years . . . Nowhere can we find More than 1,000 maritime foreign ships would now go to simple boost to the American American crews and operators; any meaningful evid^ce that jobs would be created; merchant marine has been A ripple effect of shoreside the approval of domestic trading More than $10 million in drawing fire, not from foreignpriveleges for the two ships in refurbishing the two ships would jobs in seaport hotels, tourist, flag competitors, but from some question (the Cunard Princess go to U.S. yards before they transportation, longshore and of the very same organizations other industries would be cre­ and Cunard Countess) will be could set sail; whose existence depends on a anything but helpful to Ameri­ More than $5 million a ye^ ated; The two ships would bol­ healthy U.S.-flag fleet. can marine workers," Drozak on each of the two ships in "It is the SIU policy in de­ ster a very slim U.S. defense rep^airs and maintenance will be said. termining its position on the spent each year, and all work troop-carrying and hospital ship Here are some facts on what issues to evaluate the effect of capability if ever needed. must be done in U.S. yards; re-flagging would mean for the the proposal oh the industry as "Let no one misconstrue this Millions of the $4.5 billion U.S. fleet and the nation's econ­ a whole," SIU President Frank Americans spend each year on legislation as the first step in the omy. annihilation of the philosophy Drozak said. That is why over the years underlying the Jones Act," Rep. the Union has always been a Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.) and leading voice and proponent for chairman of the House Mer­ chant Marine subcommittee said. the U.S. fleet. In 1982, the SIU Several of the opponents of was the only voice heard when the bill, H.R. 2883, including foreign-flag incinerator ships began operating in American several maritime unions one would expect to support a shottrades. The Union took it to in-the-arm to the maritime in­ court. dustry, have claimed the reMore recently, when a Swed­ flagging would gut the Jones Act ish company began an obvious and harm U.S. shipyards. breach of the Jones Act, the "The record of the SIU is Union took them to court. Scan­ House Merchant Marine subcommittee members discuss the Cunard clear and strong in opposing any dinavian World Cruises offered bill before voting 19-7 to allow the twoDassenger ships to re-fteg_ In provision which would jeopard­ to sail passengers and their cars foreground is Rep. John Breaux (D-La.): in the sfcond row Rep. Don ize the sanctity of the Jones Act. from New York to the Bahamas, Bonker (D-Wash.), 2nd left, and Rep. Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), com (Continued on Page 40.) and then transfer them to an­ mittee chairman, is at far left. other ship for the voyage back -•r; I ; & �Drozak Explains Maritime Labor to Hill Group Maritime issues are usually understood by a relatively small group of people involved in mar­ itime labor and industry and by the handful of government of­ ficials and Congressional representatives who deal with mar­ itime on a regular basis. The vast majority of people in and out of government do not know about the issues. SIU President Frank Drozak recently made the effort to bring maritime's story to a wider group. Appearing before the Congressional Labor Roundtable he had the chance to explain maritime labor issues to a group of congressional representa­ tives, staffers, government of­ ficials and others who may make important decisions on the in­ Frank Drozak dustry, but don't always have the time to become experts. The U.S.-flag private active Following are excerpts from fleet has dropped well below 500 his presentation. ships for the first time since our nation became a world power. First of all, we need to define The number of men working on exactly what a labor issue is. In those ships has dropped from the labor community, we con­ 185,000 in 1946 to just over sider every issue important to 36,000 in 1970—^and was down the working men and women of to 16,000 as of last January. America a labor issue. That can That's a decline in U.S. ship­ include a whole laundry list of board jobs of 85 percent. issues not usually thought of as The long-term decline in the labor issues—including civil U.S.-flag fleet—^and the match­ rights and energy conservation, ing drop in employment—has national defense, and consumer occurred for a number of rea­ issues, such as the need to keep sons, but One of the most im­ Alaska oil for domestic con­ portant is the lack of support sumption. given the merchant marine by During better economic times, the federal government. we have the luxury of focusing That support is becoming more on^many different labor issues— critical every day—as many but during difficult times like other nations around the globe we're in today, we can have increase their support for their only one focus and that is jobs. own fleets. Thirty-five countries There is no more important have some form of commercial issue today for the American cargo preference—and many Labor Movement than the urgent more require government cargo need to protect existing jobs and to move on their ships. These to provide millions of new jobs actions guarantee cargo for their for the unemployed and under­ ships^—and jobs for shipboard employed in our nation. and shoreside workers. LOG At the same time that other countries' fleets are being helped by their governments—our gov­ ernment is abandoning its sup­ port of our fleet in favor of a free market competitive ap­ proach. We could compete if every other nation was playing by the same free market rules. But they're not—in fact, we seem to be the only nation that is not playing by the current international shipping rules—^and our fleet is suffering for it. "There is no more important issue today for the American Labor Movement than the urgent need to protect jobs." All the maritime labor com­ munity is suggesting is that the federal government give the U.S.-flag fleet as much support as other nations give their fleets. We want to compete with other nations on an equal basis—but we can't if we have lo start the race one lap behind them— handicapped by our own gov­ ernment—instead of everyone having the same starting line. This is why two pieces of legislation now being consid­ ered are so important. One in­ volves legislation to preserve Alaska oil for consumption by American citizens. Keeping this vital domestic energy source at home will preserve many thou­ sands of existing American jobs in heavy manufacturing indus­ tries, pipeline industries, mari­ time industries, and dozens of other supporting industries. At the same time, keeping Alaska oil will improve U.S. energy security and conserve shipping assets for the national defense. Moreover, keeping Alaska oil will preserve American jobs in the auto, steel, agricultural and other industries because it will force the U.S. and Japanese governments to focus on Ja- iWarietta lena Hoi Homwonpour Associate Editor New York Ray Bourdiun Max Hall Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Washington New York Mike Hall Associate Editor until 20 percent is reached. Passage of this bill would mean the revitalization of America's maritime industry—and thou­ sands of jobs for maritime work­ ers and workers in allied indus­ tries. Labor is not the only com­ ponent of the maritime industry supporting H.R. 1242. We have the strong support of maritime corporations and management associations on this issue, which is no surprise. The three sides of the maritime triangle—^labor, management and government—^ have been working together for many years—with each side of the triangle pulling its weight. It's only the government side of the partnership that has recently let us down. Management is willing to do its part to make our fleet more competitive. Maritime labor has also been doing its part to make the U.S.flag fleet more competitive. Contrary to what you may have heard—crew costs on U.S.-flag vessels are not the major factor in making our shipping costs more expensive than those of foreign nations. According to the Maritime Administration, (Continued on Page 4.) Mical Publication of ibe Seafarers International Union of Norfh America, Abantic, Gull, Lakes and Inland Waters District AFL-CIO S«|)teflib«r 1983 Vol. 45, No,9 Executive Board Frank Drozak President Joe DIGiorglo Secretary-Treasurer Angus'"Red" Campbell Charles Svenson Editor pan's unfair trading practices rather than on Alaska oil as a "quick fix" to the U.S.-Japan trade imbalance. Another legislative priority is passage of H.R. 1242 and S. 1000, the Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1983. This legislation—as I hope most of you know—would reserve 5 percent of all commercial bulk exports for U.S.-flag vessels in its first year. That amount would increase 1 percent each year Wee President Joe Sacco Wee President Ed Turner Executive Vice President Mike Sacco Wee President Leon Hall Vice President George McCartney ^ Vice President Washington Deborah Greene Lynnette Marahan Assistant Editor Assistant ELitor Washington Washington Lakes and Inland Waters Distrii:? AIL C?Q wmInternational Union, Atlantic, Gulf, 0675. Second-clasTKe /t M Md- 20746, Tel. 899mailing offices POSTOAsfpR^ <;2nH u Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional Md. 20746 Send address cftanges to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, 2 / LOG / September 1983 �!?:•, '"l • I.'--'^' r '• -Vl -.-t' ' y. • •'"•• Recess Stows Action Boggs, Trible Bills Wait For Congress to Return By MIKE HALL The path of any major piece of legislation is a slow and some­ times treacherous one, with possible ambushes around each bend. The Boggs Bulk Bill is slowly making its way through the House and Senate. The bill, H.R. 1242 with 147 co-sponsors, was introduced in February. Since then the House Merchant Marine subcommittee has held two days of hearings in May with SIU Resident Frank Drozak leading the pro-bill wit­ nesses, and a mark-up session in late June. It is now waiting for full House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee hear­ ings, expected sometime this fall. On the Senate side, the com­ panion version, S-1000, was in­ troduced by Sen. Paul Trible (R-Va.) last spring. It has been replaced by S-1624 which main­ tains most of the provisions of the original House and Senate bills but also includes a second section of tax breaks and finance policies for shippers and ship­ builders. Hearings on the bill are set for the end of September, with the SIU testifying. Legislative action in Wash­ ington virtually halts from the end of July to after Labor Day, at least on the floors of both houses. However the effort to keep up the momentum does not stop. Lobbyists continue to meet with Senate and congres­ sional aides, research contin­ ues, and efforts to bring the issue to the public's attention and sway administration opin­ ion go on. One of the major points of the Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1983 is the national defense aspect. Even opponents of the bill agree that the nation's mer­ chant fleet would have a difficult time fulfilling its role as the Fourth Arm of Defense in any national emergency. There are just not enough ships to trans­ port troops and equipment to very many of the world's hotspots should the need arise. The Boggs bill would rebuild that vital portion of the fleet with ships from tankers to bulkers to RO/ROS. The administration wants to build the U.S. merchant fleet lock, stock and barrel in foreign shipyards, eliminate subsidies and allow foreign investment and control of the fleet (see August 1983 LOG). "It would be difficult to de­ fend this country or any of our allies without the capacity to move troops and supplies. It is vital . . . that we preserve our shipbuilding industrial base here in this country," Rep. Majorie Holt (R-Md.) wrote to Secretary of Transportation Elizabeth Dole recently. Holt, a Boggs bill co-sponsor, cited the "steady decline" of America's merchant fleet. She also slammed the administration for expecting the Navy's buildup to provide enough work to keep the nation's 27-yard shipbuild­ ing base in operation. "There are no new orders for merchant vessels in America's remaining 27 yards. How is this proposed policy [build foreign] going to affect that pitifully small number of yards? It is estimated that 30,000 jobs will be lost. Where will these trained people be if we need them in a sudden emergency?" Holt asked. She also noted that if there were an emergency, the yards would be laying idle after years of neglect and it would be im­ possible to gear them up in a short period of time. Some people have suggested that American owned foreignflag ships could be pressed into service if the need arose. Holt disagreed. "I have observed some of these ships at anchor in the roads off Annapolis, Md. Some of my constituents seivice these vessels. I am told that most of these ships are in terrible con­ dition, with crews that are poorly-paid foreigners who do not speak English. Their ma­ chinery is falling apart. Are they the kind of vessels we want to carry our essential cargoes?" she asked. Holt pointed to the lack of a comprehensive national ship­ ping policy as one of the culprits in the decline of the fleet. "We should aim for a mod­ ernized and efficient merchant fleet, buUt in U.S. yards with U.S. labor," she said. In a letter to The Washington Times, a former high-ranking naval officer wsis even more blunt in his assessment of the fleet and its needs. "Today the merchant marine is virtually non-existent. ... A fact of life is that even if the U.S. were to begin an emer­ gency shipbuilding program to­ day, we would not 'have the merchant ships necessary to sustain the Army, Navy and Air Force in major combat opera­ tions overseas for at least 10 (Continued on Pi^e 5.) America's Shipyards will They Boom Again Will American shipyards boom again, providing employment and ships the nation needs, or will they lie idle as shipyard work is sent overseas and the nation's defense suffers? The Boggs bill would keep the yards open. Or Bust? September 1983/LOG/3 PPf! 'L 4• m J �'fe-. V 5. . .« -i - s:.. v - -"'I;' t: •' . .,f' F H '. "p"-' '-J- /Vas/ca Oil Export Vote A/ears . * r • j n Jobs, Defense and Consumets Depend on Ban This is a Fight £^3t€HE HHr£'S„'r. TO Protect Jobs of U.S. WorKerS ^» The fate of Alaskan oil and the future of thousands of mari­ time jobs will be decided by the end of September when both houses of Congress vote on whether or not the export of Alaskan oil will be allowed. Currently the Export Admin­ istration Act forbids the export of the oil except under certain narrowly defined conditions, but the Act expires Sept, 30. In the House a bipartisan group of representatives has co-spon­ sored the Wolpe-McKinney bill which would extend the ban for four more years. In the Senate the restrictions would be main­ tained for an additional six years under their version of the Ex­ port Administration Act. The SIU joined with about two dozen other consumer and labor organizations last winter in an attempt to coordinate the fight to keep the oil within the United States. That group, the Coalition to Keep Alaskan Oil, lobbied senators and represen­ tatives, helped prepare studies showing the negative impact of exporting the oil and conducted an educational campaign aimed at consumers and newspapers around the country. About 50 SlU-contracted ships are involved in the Alaskan oil trade, which means almost 1,000 SIU jobs. In addition, thou­ sands of shoreside jobs are de­ pendent on the trade from Alaska to California to the Gulf Coast. If the oil were exported, most of the tankers in the trade would end up in the scrapyards be­ cause even if some of the oil were required to be transported on American-flag ships, the massive VLCCs would be used. That would reduce the number of ships needed, and the shorter routes to Japan would mean fewer days worked. Those smaller Alaskan trade tankers are the size of ships the U.S. military could call on in an emergency. Studies show that the cost of the North Slope oil runs about $4 a barrel less than most im­ ported crude oil. It is also a stable, American-controlled 4 / LOG / September 1983 ^ Q^Q^J Friend Sen. America and America's mari­ time industry have lost one of their ardent champions with the sudden death of the Honorable Henry "Scoop" Jackson (DWash.) on Sept. 1, 1983 in Ev­ erett, Wash. Jackson, 71, died of a burst blood vessel at his home in Washington. Elected to the United States House of Repre­ sentatives in 1940, he served in the House until the end of the 82nd Congress. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1952 and won each succeeding election through 1982. Sen. Sam Nunn, Scoop's Democratic colleague from Georgia, said, "Jackson truly was a giant in the Senate." Sen. Jackson was consist­ ently wary of the Soviet Union throughout his four decades Of service to this country. As the ranking Democrat on the Senate Jackson Dead at 71 Sen. Henry Jackson Armed Services Committee, he also favored an expansive American defense posture to counter Soviet aggression. Al­ though he was strong on de­ fense, the senator "was willing to take on the Pentagon when he thought it was wrong," said Nunn. Jackson was an ally and friend to organized labor and voted for social welfare programs and civil rights legislation. In its tribute to Jackson, Time Magazine reported, "Henry Jackson was not simply a power wielder; he had a stubborn wis­ dom of America well armed and its people well cared for." Twice, in 1972 and 1976, Jackson cast his hat into the presidential ring to fulfill his goal set in the third grade: he admit­ ted he wanted Warren G. Hard­ ing's job. Jackson was pragmatic and realistic and showed great equality with both the "guns" issues as well as the "butter" issues. Of himself. Senator Jackson once said during his quest for the presidency in 1976, "Others may seek to make America great again, I seek to make America good again." SIU shall miss this truly great man. Senator Scoop Jackson. Drozak Explains Maritime Labor to Hill Group more working experience on (Continued From Page 2.) crew costs in 1981 were only those ships, and a more expe­ 11.3 percent of the yearly ex­ rienced crew will be able to run penses—excluding fuel—of a a ship more efficiently. new 120,000 DWT dry bulk ves­ We can see the results of sel. these cost reductions today with Those 1981 figures will be the launchings of the Jade Phoe­ even lower in the coming years. nix and the Golden Phoenix. In my opinion, we are doing Both of these new coal-powered more than our fair share to re­ dry-bulk vessels recently quoted duce operating costs—and in­ freight rates less than half those crease labor productivity. From of previous U.S.-flag vessels— 1946 to 1976-the tons carried rates that are very competitive per man on U.S.-flag vessels with foreign-flag vessels of other increased 200 percent. During industrialized nations. With these that same period—the tanker crew cost reductions—and the deadweight tonnage per man new, more efficient ships that went up 3,472 percent. More would be built because of H.R. recently—we have put together 1242—we would have a growing a new bulk contract—with the competitive fleet—and growth Marine Engineers Beneficial means more jobs for our mem­ Association, District 2—that will bers, and jobs nppling down cut manning costs by 21.1 per­ through the economy for every­ cent. We are also experimenting one. with a three-crew, two-ship These cost reductions also concept that rotates three crews instead of four between two mean that H.R.I 242 would have ships. This will mean a futher a minimal impact on the price reduction in manning costs. It of our exports and imports. An will also give those seafarers economic analysis of the meas­ ure found that moving 20 per­ cent of these goods on U.S.-flag vessels would add less than 1 percent to the landed price of petroleum products and grain— and less than 2 percent to the landed price of coal. That's not much when you consider how much prices on overseas mar­ kets can fluctuate. Grain prices, for instance, can go up and down more than 25 percent in a single year. With that kind of move­ ment, any small increase in shipping costs would have little price impact. There are other labor issues that we in maritime are very concerned about—safety in the workplace, a fair wage for a day's work, adequate health and insurance benefits—but all of these concerns are secondary to providing a decent job for every American. That is our primary concern—and we will be sup­ porting numerous pieces of leg­ islation in Congress to provide those jobs and get our nation moving again. �U.S. Is an Island Nation Without a Fieet—Boggs Bulk Bill Would Narrow U.S./U.S.S.R. Ship Gap 2000. It would create 29,000 By Max Hall Congresswoman Lindy Boggs seafaring and shipbuilding jobs, (D-La.), who introduced the far- and 84,000 jobs in related sho­ sighted Competitive Shipping reside industries in virtually ev­ and Shipbuilding Act of 1983, ery state in the Union. In her speech, Boggs was par­ spoke at the New York Propel­ ler Club on Aug. 10 to drum up ticularly critical of the Reagan support for the legislation. The administration's shipbuilding bill seeks to reverse the long program. The Reagan adminis­ standing decline of the Ameri­ tration has abolished the Con­ can-flag merchant marine by struction Differential Subsidy stimulating activity in the bulk program on the grounds that the projected increase in naval con­ Lindy Boggs poses with Jack Caffey, letl, special assistant to the SiU liner trade. The bill, which is numbered struction will be enough to se­ president, and Jerome E, Joseph, vice-president. District 2- MEBA. H.R. 1242, would set aside 5 cure a minimum shipbuilding tonnage to their national mer­ Among other benefits, the base. percent of all bulk commodities chant marine in 1982 than any Boggs Bulk Bill would stimulate According to Boggs, "There for U.S.-flag ships within one production of the nation's coal other nation." simply is not enough Navy work year of enactment. The figure Boggs noted that the Ameri­ industry. Development of that would be increased 1 percent a to maintain the 27 shipyards the can-flag merchant marine now industry has been hindered by year until 20 percent of all such Navy itself says we must have depends upon the PL 480 pro­ poor port facilities and inade­ cargo is carried on American- in the shipyard mobilization base. gram for its survival. Boggs feels quately sized carriers. Only 14 of the 27 shipyards will In summing Up, Boggs said, flag vessels. that shouldn't be so. She noted benefit from the Navy's buildup. According to Boggs, the "The Competitive Shipping and United States has declined from Shipbuilding Act is a carefully The rapid growth of the Soviet merchant marine has its position as world leader in measure. It is a realistic created a serious problem for this nation's military plan­ crafted shipping and shipbuilding to approach to the revitalization of ners ... ^ reach a point where, except for our merchant marine. It will passage of H.R. 1242 or some that in itself, the PL 480 is create a number of shipyards and 80 percent of that work is similar measure, neither indus­ insufficient to secure a strong and seagping jobs. It will en­ being done in an even smaller try can fulfill the policy objec­ American-flag merchant ma­ hance security by stabilizing the number of yards." shipyard base and providing a tives set forth for them in mar­ "These yards need steady rine. It should be continued, of modern, reliable naval auxil­ itime law. course, but it should be aug­ This loss has become partic­ commercial shipbuilding work mented with a strong national iary. "Without enactment of this ularly harmful because the so they can afford to modernize policy. and upgrade their facilities to a United States has become what the United States has declined from its position as Boggs calls "an island na­ level competitive with other shipbuilding nations. Should a world leader in shipping and shipbuilding to a point tion"—one that must import 68 current trends continue, it is where neither industry can fulfill the policy set forth in of 71 raw materials that the Department of Defense calls clear that commercial work for maritime law these yards will not be forth­ critical to maintain our indus­ H.R. 1242 would be that strong legislation, commercial ship coming, particularly if the trial security. national policy, she said. It would construction in the United States administration continues to sup­ Several months ago, the Rea­ give U.S. operators "a large, will continue to decline as will port programs to encourage for­ gan administration came out predictable market allowing them our bulk cargo fleiet. The atteneign construction of ships for against passage of the bill. De­ to plan effectively and institute dent effects of such a decline the American merchant marine spite that development, the bill cost-saving measures such as would be detrimental to our na­ and to oppose existing or pro­ has continued to pick up sup­ long-term chartering and ar­ tional defense and to our indus­ posed programs to stimulate port. It now has 146 co-spon­ trial economy." ranging backhaul cargoes." commercial construction in do­ sors. Senator Paul Trible (Rmestic yards." Va.) has introduced a similar While the Boggs bill would bill in the Senate. bring about sizeable domestic attack before they are annihi­ Supporters of the Boggs Bulk (Continiied from Page 3.) benefits, its ntoin importance, Bill contend that the legislation years," said Adm. George Miller lated or herded into cattle cars according to Boggs, would be for the ride to Siberia. ... We would create and sustain pro­ (USN ret.). in the way that it would ductive shipboard and shoreside Miller pointed out that the cannot and must not repeat the strengthen this nation's defense employment, add substantially 1936 Merchant Marine Act says blunder of pre-World war II rapid growth of capability. The to U.S. military sealift capabil­ the fleet must be maintained for when we sent an army to the the Soviet merchant marine and ity, strengthen the U.S. ship­ both commercial and milita^ Philippines only to watch help­ the corresponding decline of the building and defense mobiliza­ use. He also says that in its lessly as its survivors suffered American maritime industry has tion base, and guarantee the current state the fleet cannot a living death in the Bataan created a serious problem for United States safe and reliable support U.S. military opera­ death march," Miller said. this nation's military planners. transport of its strategic raw "Strangely enough," Boggs tions overseas. He called on the administra­ materials, most of which are "Without a stong and effec­ said, "I think that some of our imported. tive merchant marine there is tion's defense planners to pay competitors are trying to tell us The Competitive Shipping and no way the U.S. ,^med Forces more attention to the logistical something about the future of Shipbuilding Act would gener­ can support the Americans now needs, along with their new our American merchant marine. weapons planning. ate the construction of an esti­ The Soviets added more overseas in the event of a major mated 268 vessels by the year sr % Boggs Bill Awaits Action -ri I ' • September 1983/LOG/5 P, \ I �By LYNNETTE MARSHALL s,"HSr"="^ oZrZftS""'' ••it" •S W-. c2lns''T:^^*''®^^^"^'cas of Hurricane Alicia Juard ship rushed gencvnnu, storm-rf^iofes^ fire gency power. 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A steady stream of cars left the island of sz?r:trtw'"r'''''® .rS,"SrVt"S7» ;?r^rr« .I,r ':A- :k-- billion. ®sbmated near $2 Populations fron, iow.|yi„g •t%l°th siSe'i^^G?'""' 7b •S'll'ir""''""®* "^o'^ce '^Qrt/c/pants of Seafarers Welfare Plan td . ®"°''^'"'Ves. The skT'f^"®-1-®' brs._ of July as transf "'® ^PPf'b reported 750 OOoZ"^^ 9 frustees of your Welfarp Si^ps The Welfare Plan If" #r'-- .S'pS'pK;.;""* land Seafif ^ Galveston Isno, oeafarers workerf nt o P tot's"' disqualify such n® ®"PP'®"iental Program and Basic outfrodZtkyscra^l.fZt smashed homes andt^" Jr®®^ and smaller craft Kool'r £s-==";r "'®jobdoi:rbttzr"r HouZtlU^hZ''® "'® There was no Z ^""Py* SIU office ev ''®"®8® to the door sign Bin "'® °"t- bcrs toS a fi„r"''.^'^"'®'P- the stL Z "®'Trom buildings and ftl'' h ®P®'^ment 'be ballZr shS^AsToni"'® -Pre^tmlorsn"* ®'V ^'®® contact the SIU " yoo are bet^en h^® Supplemental Insurant'"P'" '»• before rStv™*''®'' "°'bave to SfnV""?,"« y°"t your covered the 7"^ "P'^'PP'® covemgra, bP"od enroll In Medicare vnn ^ •erminales. In3e„ t®® ^ben ^ifXTiS!! yo® '"^''t'e Ws^pton® me lund IS Xay"'^'^"9 «l^KnlTf ^r®®® Medicare provides full 1 „ ^®"y benefits for anv «f. • exercise •o employees under P® e' coverage. If the fund °ee for which Mebicare';o4ra^;Pf Pe-vids Zlfy'Se Z'® ''®"P«'P M^icare coverage. ^® for those benefit m Jf?"® °' The fund will Dre<siim« •u addition to no £ Camp Springs, MD. 20746 •/LOG/September 1983 I>atroS'Z"Zn7"''"""' u"®^ tot; »Ca&S. last word het'df®""ceived was that fh ''®'' '•ng concTrn for H Srewand to "at arrange free of docks Ir if '''"®®'''"^ housing and fin• abouts unknown "f hi"'''®''®" formrrZ tZ°"''~®® • interested . organized he said, "evervfh; P'ete disarray." PP*"" ""'®®r ZZrto T® ® ^®'the dehnV r p'®®*" away assist with f"a"*® ®'°'''" ®"b was dmslaled "caf" badly scareed T ^P'j'P^'on was TheZtam t "'""""'ion. P'-'ics repot £1'''''^®"'"®^® 'b'4h ffltarApS"^" F"'-"55?? ingtoe"!tveekend, accord- Texas counties disaster and eligible for federl! ance. ^eaeral assist- ®®®'®';?f® Welfare Plan : 'H --"SyJii 'h'- • ' •vas1rZ'^r'®''®"'<GBC the°ios^'Z ''®^® estimated that coJm, ^•?''' "'®''® ®°®' 'be local ^.ommumty more than $4.6 mil- �Drozak Urges New U.S.-USSR Maritime Pact If SIU efforts are successful. Seafarers may be calling on So­ viet ports with huge grain car­ goes. The U.S. and U.S.S.R. recently agreed to a five-year grain deal which would allow the Soviets to buy as much as 18 million tons of American grain a year. But while U.S. negotiators hammered out the deal, they made no mention of a joint mar­ itime agreement which had been part of the package of previous grain agreements between the two countries. In the past both countries reserved one-third of the cargo for themselves with the remaining going to other carriers. SIU President Frank Drozak has urged key administration figures to begin talks which would lead to a maritime sharing agreement. "The [grain] accord will be beneficial to the U.S. agricul­ tural community as it will help restore America's share of the grain market lost during the grain embafgo of 1981. . . . It is now imperative that the U.S. com­ mence negotiations with the So­ viet Union on a new maritime agreement," Drozak wrote to Secretary of State George P. Shultz. He said that current condi­ tions have forced many Seafar­ ers out of their jobs and such an agreement could bring SIU ships out of layup to carry the grain. "Where the Soviet fleet is concerned," Drozak wrote, "a maritime agreement is more im­ portant than ever because of the Soviets' increasing ability to dictate shipping policy and to destabilize commercial shipping through the use of predatory pricing." Joining Drozak in the call for a new maritime deal were key members of the House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Committee Chair­ man Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.) and Reps. Mario Biaggi (DN.Y.), Edwin Forsythe (R-N.J.) and Gene Synder (R-Ky.) said the grain agreement should be accompanied by a maritime agreement. While they noted a State De­ partment response which said bilateral trade agreements with the Soviets partially hinge on that country's activities in Po­ land and Afghanistan, ". . .the completed grain agreement places the suspended maritime talks in a completely different light. "The long term security in­ terests of the United States are tied to a merchant fleet which can augment our defense forces. A significant element in devel­ oping and maintaining this fleet is in the carriage of cargo. Fur­ thermore 'the showing of the flag' in Soviet ports . . . would constitute a positive and signif­ icant signal to the U.S.S.R. and to the rest of the world that the United States as a trading nation is capable of providing a total service including the transpor­ tation of those goods and serv­ ices we wish to export," they wrote. The administration has not announced its intentions. Promoting Jobs for American Workers Seekinp World-Wide Manning Levels SIU Hosts ITF Seafarers Seafarers from around the The three-day meeting, hosted world gathered at SHLSS re­ cently to set up minimum world­ wide manning levels for the In­ ternational Transport Workers Federation, Seafarers Section. SIU President Frank Drozak and Assistant Secretary-Treasurer John Fay participated |n a presentation for the ITF delegation. by SIU President Frank Dro­ zak, was designed as part of the ITF's efforts to continue the struggle to achieve sufficient and adequately trained crews on­ board all ships. Along with Drozak, SIU Vice President Ed Turner and Rich­ ard T. Thomasson of the SIU of Canada joined in the discus­ sions with the representatives from labor unions in Argentina, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, India, Trinidad, Ghana, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The ITF will vote on the rec­ ommendations at its convention next month. Don Nolan (left), SHLSS food service director, and Frank Mongelll (2nd left), SHLSS vice president, show members of the ITF some of the produce raised and then used In the school's cafeteria. Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) and SIU President Frank Drozak met during the AFL-CIO's Executive Board meeting In Baltimore last month where a national industrial policy to protect and promote jobs and the economy was discussed. jden Yukon Saves 9 Spanish Fishermen At ()4(X) hours on Aug. 4 the sun had not yet parted the ho­ rizon. Hugging the coastline of Spain, the Ogden Yukon was one day past the rocky Straits of Gibraltar. Seas were a calm Mediterranean blue from the moment the crew pulled up an­ chor in port La Sldra, Tunisia, and everyone hoped the smooth sailing and cool breezes would last until the tanker reached Port N^derland, Texas. But The weather had turned nasty. Nine STpanish fishermen had little sleep that night. At 0400 hours Aug. 4, they were huddled in a small life raft, their clothing drenched, and the current push­ ing the raft further from land. The smell of gasoline hit their nostrils and rolling seas churned their empty stomachs. Every­ one was cold to the marrow. SIU seaman Mike Proveaux stood at the wheel of the Ogden Yukon that early morning. The calm weather had changed and the ship was heading through winds and stormy seas. Pro­ veaux sighted a red light off the port bow. AB watchman Claude Dick had noticed the same light earlier but in the blink of an eye it had disappeared. Superiors were alerted and the order immediately given to change course bearing down in the direction of the light. "At first, I thought it might be a sea-marking buoy," Pro­ veaux recalled. "We had received an S.O.S. cable over the teletype that a fishing ship had gone down but it was reported 200 miles out of our range." At 0420 hours a rescue at­ tempt was imminent. "There was no two ways about it," Proveaux said. The solitary raft, barely visible, was straight ahead. All hands were on deck. (Continued on Page 39.) September 1983/LOG/7 r'i �In its monttily series of intenriews and reports, "Profiles will highll^^ government officials Instrumental in shaping national and maritime policy. . Congresswoman Claudine Schneider :» 8 / LOG / September 1983 / INCE HIS ELECTION to the U.S. House of Repre­ sentatives in the 96th Congress, Rep. Frank Guarini (D-N.J.) has. been one of the American mar­ itime industry's ardent support­ ers. The congressman led the fight for American cruise ships to receive tax deduction equal­ ity. In the 97th Congress, Guanm introduced H.R. 3191 amending the Internal Revenue Code al- . lowing a tax deduction for at­ tending conventions aboard U.S,-flag cruise ships operating in American ports. During the debate on the House floor, Guarini told his colleagues, "This is good tax legislation. It would really help an ailing industry and give ernployment to our Amer­ ican people. With the right kind of incentives we can give a re­ birth to our shipping fleet which was once a proud and vital part "FIRE IS THE ADVERSITY, OF S C ONGRESSWOMAN Clau­ dine Schneider (R-R.I.) dis­ tinguishes herself with many ''firsts''—youngest woman in the 98th Congress; first Republican since 1938 to represent the Sec­ ond Congressional District of Rhode Island; and the fipt woman ever to hold a major political office in Rhode Island. Extolled as one of the "rising stars" in Congress by Washingtonian Magazine, Rep. Schnei­ der was one of only two mem­ bers of her freshman class to shepherd a major legislative measure through the congres­ sional process to become a law of the United States. As a result of this and her other efforts in the 97th Congress, The Wall Street Journal called Schneider "one of the five most impressive members of her freshman congressional class." In the House of Representa­ tives, she serves on the Science and Technology Committee, the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, the Select Commit­ tee on Aging, and is the Treas­ urer of the Northeast-Midwest Coalition. In the 97th Congress, working with Rep. Schneider on her bill, H.R. 3464, SIU President Frank Drozak testified before the Armed Services Committee's Seapower subcommittee. H.R. 3464 simply prohibits the con­ struction of any naval vessel or any major hull or superstructure component in a foreign ship­ yard. Preceding Drozak's testi­ mony, Schneider told the mem­ bers of the committee ". . . It is basically contrary to our na­ tional security posture to build our warships in foreign yards. It ought to remain U.S. policy to build its ships at home and not to share plans and tech­ niques with other nations. The security problems inherent in a foreign yard are most serious. Clearances and physical secu­ rity alone would be a nightmare ' which we need not experience. The point of this bill is that any significant work should be per­ formed here, in this country. The bill serves as an important signal of reassurance to out Congressman Frank Guarini Rep. Claudine Schneider shipbuilding industry and its workers." One year following their tes­ timony, Schneider's bill, H.R. 3464, was signed into law by the president on Sept. 8, 1982. In the 98th Congress, Rep. Schneider is working to strengthen and rebuild our mer­ chant fleet. The congresswoman is a co-sponsor of H.R. 1197 which continues to prohibit the export of Alaskan oil to Japan. And, as a member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, she monitors all legislative matters of the U.S. maritime industry. The congresswoman is also concerned about the advanced educational needs of today's technological society. Recently she cosponsored H.R. 1310 which provides immediate fund­ ing for science, mathematics and foreign language programs at the elementary, secondary and postsecohdary levels. In the de­ bate on the House floor, Schnei­ der urged her colleagues to sup­ port the bill by noting that "our need for a highly skilled tech­ nical workforce is reaching pro­ portions never before imagined. By the year 1990, some 180,000 jobs will become available in mathematics and physical sci­ ences, and 480,000 new posi­ tions will need to be filled in the computer field. This bill ad­ dresses with critical urgency the heavy education needs of our expanding technological soci­ ety." SIU is proud to work with Congresswoman Claudine Schneider in finding solutions to thwart the decline of America's merchant fleet and protect America's waters. Rep. Frank Guarini A sybcommittee. Presently in the 98th Con­ gress, Rep. Guarini is again worldng to promote America's maritime industry. The con­ gressman is a co-sponsor of the Boggs Bulk Bill, H.R. 1242, and a co-spojisor of H.R. 1197 to continue the prohibition of ex­ porting Alaskari oil. He is also working with SIU to assist the Navy in its proposed TAKX TEST OF GOLD; STRONG MEN." Senecca, Moral Essays On Provideni ti, 5. 9 of our economy. We must re­ build our fledgling fleet. It is very critical for national defense and it is important as well to be fair and not discriminate against our shipping industry which needs our help. By excluding conventions in our tax laws while including hotels, we are indeed discriminating." SIU's Frank Drozak testified before the Ways and Means Committee on the importance of this bill for the U.S.-flag cruise industry to attract convention business. Again, we achieved success, as H.R. 3191 was signed into law by the president and our cruise ships—Constitution, In­ dependence, Mississippi Queen and Delta Queen—now enjoy convention tax deduction sta­ tus. Representing New Jersey's Fourteenth Congressional Dis­ trict, Guarini was first elected to Congress in 1978 and re­ elected in 1980 and 1982. The congressman is a member of the prestigious House Ways and Means Committee where his subcommittee assignments in­ clude the Select Revenues sub­ committee and the Oversight lease-back program as well as legislatively securing jobs for America's tuna workers. Recently, the congressman introduced legislation providing $13 million to dredge Port Jer­ sey's access channel. Upon its introduction, Guarira smd, "The Port Jersey project wjll result in dredging the anchorage channel an additional 10 feet to a low water depth of 45 feet. A deeper access channel will mean that our ports will be able to handle larger shipping traffic that we are now losing to other East Coast ports. The long-run ben­ efits for Hudson County are enormous, not only in terms of the potential jobs involved but also in terms of the increased tax revenues healthy port activ­ ities will mean to Jersey City and Bayonne. It will give New Jersey a tremendous boost in its ability to attract heavier ship­ ping and expand international trade." The SIU, working with Con­ gressman Frank Guarini, will continue to fight to stem the decline of America's industrial base and protect the jobs and job security of American work­ ers. �Oar Mtmliers AtWuk. New Crowley Marine Pact Contains Many Improvements Members Gain In Wages, Dixie Carriers Beef Goes To NLRB Trial on Sept. 19 Fringe Benefits Dixie Carriers would like to increase in penalty or overtime Here are just a few of the gut Union seniority, force a pro­ rates, reject crew change pay, Picket Lines highlights of the new three-year bation period for newly hired gut sanitary work for health and Boatmen and Boatwomen, safety, give no sick leave and contract SIU Boatmen on the Are Strong eliminate the subcontracting reduce pensions "^n*^ hospitali­ East, West and Gulf Coasts and in Puerto Rico approved by a On all Fronts clause in the contract, give no zation. 336 to 66 vote on Aug. 10. The • • • • • • I The more than five-month long "unlawful bargaining tactics" strike waged by the SIU agmhst Dixie Carriers will pick up mo­ mentum on Sept. 19. That's when CARRIERS the beef goes to a court trial in < ON STRIKE the port of New Orleans before an NLRB administrative law judge on the alleged "uhfair la­ bor practices" charges leveled at the company. The trial previously had been set for July 5 but was postponed. If the NLRB judge rules in Led by SIU New Orleans Port Agent Pat Pillsworth and Patrolman Steve favor of the SIU, striking Boat­ Ruiz. SIU members picket in front of the Dixie office at the Harvey Ship men and Boatwomeh would get Canal in New Orleans. "preferential job rights.'' This means they would get their jobs back and receive back pay. Meanwhile, strike leader Union V.P. Joe Sacco, on the picket lines scenfe, declared that striking Dixie Carriers Boatmen and Boatwomen are carrying on the fight by hitting the bricks every day in Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Alabama and every other port where Dixie Carriers boats put in. It all began on May 31 as the New Orleans NLRB issued a massive complaint and notice of trial against Dixie Carriers, al­ leging widespread unfair labor practices committed by the company since February. The NLRB charged Dixie Carriers with unlawful bargain­ ing tactics in contract negotia­ tions with the SIU, the legal SIU picketers, led by New Orleans Port Agent Pat Pill^orth and SIU bargaining agent for the com­ Safety Director Bob Vahey, pose in front of the Dixie Reliance at the pany's fleet. Algiers Shipyard in New Orleans. Included in the charges were employee harassment and in­ SIU inks 3 Tampa Bay Pilots Co. Boats timidation by company super­ visors, spying on the Boatmen The SIU recently organized a new company, the Tampa Bay and Boatwomen engaged in Pilots Co. . , *u Union business, threatening to The new contract in effect June 29 covers the company s three fire any employee backing the pilot boats, the Manatee, Egmont and Tampa Bay Pilot as well SIU or its beef, and undercut­ as six captains and two relief captains. They run pilots to and ting and bypassing the SIU dur­ from ships and tugs out in the port of Tampa Bay, Fla. ing lawful collective bargaining. old contract expired on June 30. The Memo of Understanding signed by the Union and the company has wage increases and increases in Crowley contribu­ tions to the SIU Welfare and Pension Plans. Some of the highlights are: • 5-5-5 percent wage in­ creases for the Crowley Boat­ men in each of the next three years of the new contract; • Contributions by Crowley Marine to the SIU Welfare and Pensions Plans shall be in­ creased to maintain the high standard of medical benefits payments; • Employees on a 12-hour watch and employed working days in the Los Angeles-Long Beach, Calif, areas will apply $3.90 a day from their earnings to provide a credit of 1 and 1 Vi days for each day worked to give them a V/i days pension credit. • Any crewmember re­ stricted to his vessel by the company shall be compensated by the overtime rate; • Wages, overtime rates and work rules have been formu­ lated for docking masters. • For the employees working in Puerto Rico, they will have their Christmas bonus increased in each year of the new contract; • Survival suits shall be pro­ vided to crews on the Philadel­ phia to San Juan, P.R. run; and • All active oil barges must be provided with Microphor toilets or other comparable fa­ cilities within six months. SIU It's Your union Be Proud September 1983/LOG/9 4 I-;:: V J;' �On the Road to Morocco The Doris Moran (Moran Towing)—with a top-to-bottom SlU crew—was loading grain in New Orleans for her barge when this photo was snapped. The big tug has twin 4600 hp EMD diesels. She will haul a barge with 25,000 metric tons of wheat to Safi, Morocco, and will carry bunker fuel on'the barge for the 60-day trip. •ft, Seen here is the Doris Moran crew, from left: Walter Topance, mate; Jeff Penn, assistant engineer; SlU Patrolman Jim Hicks; Miles Heatt^ mate; Tom Baggett. able-seaman; SlU Port Agent Pat Pillsworth; Robert Wiggins, ordinary seaman; John Claudette, cook, and Joe Kadak, chief engineer. • '-'ij • '' SlU New Orleans Hall Toil-Free 1-800-325-2532 In Memoriam John Melvin Johnson Sr., 62, died when he fell off the Mobile (Ala.) State Docks on April 27. Brother Johnson joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB for Mobile Towing. He was born in Mobile and was a resident there. Burial was in the Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving is a son, John Arvan M. Johnson Jr. III. Ludwig Mazur Sr., 61, suc­ cumbed to a cerebral hemor­ rhage in the Tampa (Fla.) Gen­ eral Hospital on Oct. 19, 19^." Brother Mazur joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1972 sailing as a cook for Mar­ iner Towing. He also sailed dur­ ing World War II. Boatman Ma­ zur was born in Burlington, N.J. and was a resident of Tampa. Cremation took place in the C.E. Prevatt Crematorium, Pinellas Park, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Marguerite; a son, Ludwig Jr.; a daughter, Helen Fuessell of Tampa and a brother, Matthew of Burlington. Pensioner Alexander McCoUough Sr., 82, passed away . from ateriosclerosis in the Gar­ den State Community Hospital in Gloucester County, N.J. on July 7. Brother McCollough sailed as a captain for the Ches­ ter, Pa.-Bridgeport, N.J. Fer­ ries. Boatman McCollough was a resident of Westmont, N.J. Surviving are a son, Alexander Jr. of Overland Park, Kan. and a daughter, Elizabeth Worthington of Wenonah, N.J. Pensioner Eugene W. Moore, 59, died on July 3. Brother Moore joined the Union in the port of Port Arthur, Texas in 1963 sail­ ing as a pilot and captain for Sabine Towing. He was bom in Nacogdoches, Texas and was a resident of Groves, Texas. Sur­ viving are his widow, Louise; two sons, John and Otis and two daughters, Sandra and Glo­ ria. Piensioner Robert B. Ricker Sr:, 65, died recently. Brother Ricker joined the Union in 1951 sailing as a chief engineer for the .s^ck Dixie t2arriers. He was b6ra in Washington, D.C. Surviving are his widow. Vera; three softs, Robert Jr., Thomas and James and a daughter, Vera. Pensioner Carroll Vincent Sadler, 67, passed away re­ cently. Brbther" Sadler joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as an AB for the Penn-Centfat Railroad in Little Creek, Va; fbom 1938 to 1980. He began sailing in 1936. Boat­ man Sadler, was bora in Ma­ thews, Va. Surviving are his widow, Wapdia and a son, Ronald. y Pensioner AiiSrew "And^" Lee Squires, 75, pa^ed away on Aug. 7. Brother Squire^ joined the Union ift the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a 1st mate and captain for Gulf and Atlantic Towing and for Allied Towing from 1960 ,to 1973. Boatman Squires was born in Kelly, N.C. and was a resident of Atkinson, N.C. Surviving are his widow, Adelaide; two sons, Robert and Easion and a daughter, Marion. Pensioner Carmine Striffolino, 78, passed away in the St. Vincent's Medical Center, Staten Is., N.Y. on June 11. Brother Striffolino joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O RR) from 1925 to 1970. He was born in Staten Is. and was a resident there. Surviving is his widow, Theresa. SlU 10/LOG/September 1983 It's Your Union �National Marine Pensioner Former National Marine tankerman Gu^Brea^^ check at the Seafarers Union s 3 ,0 enjoy the benefits of Piilsworth. Gus is one of ® QUS during this happy emoy iife. Gus inland Pensioners , Jamie Medford Daniels Sr., 63, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1957 sailing as a deckhand and ' mate for the C.G. Willis Co. to 1956 ^^959 and as a captain On the tug Ktior^to 1959 to 1983. Crowley Dedicates Building 1 1 -7 ripdication ceremonies were held for the On Thursday. proration and Crowley Towing and new Trailer Marine located on Big Lake Road in Lake Transportation ^ontpany buiid g terminal are (1. to r.) Charles, La. Standing at the entrai^M W tne^ ll^neX" S?U agent; and Crowiey President Tom Crowley. Leonard Charles Koenig, 56, joined the Union in the port ot New Orleans in 1956 sailing for the George Whiteman Towing Co in 1979. Brother Koenig is a resident of Gretna, La. Howard L. Giieson, 56, joined the Union in the port of f^obile. Brother Giieson is a resident ot Columbus, Ga. James Henry Sistare, 66^ joined the Union in the port of Brother Daniels is a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War Charleston, S:C. in 1977 saving II He was born in Auroraas a chief engineer for the C-O, South Creek, N.C. and is a res­ n/Villis Co. in 1947 andfor Marine ident of Belhaven, N.C. Contracting and Towing Co. from 1961 to 1983. Brother Sistare Ernest Felix was a former member of Local ffabre, 62, joined 33. He also worked for the u.o. tbe Union in the Civilian Conservation Corps and Randy Collin, Crowley vice president. port of New Or- (CCC) from 1935 to 1937. Boat­ leans in 1953 man Sistare was born in Cl(^er, ^^ sailing as a chief S.C. and is a resident of Ravengineer for the , • Struck Dixie Car­ enal, S.C. Gus Joseph Breaud Jr., 57, riers. Brother Fabre was born in joined the Union in the port of Baratana, La. and is a resident New Orleans in 1966 sailing as of Harvey, La. a lead tankerman for National contract Negotiations on in Port«»« • fV>a «r*rt nf NorfolK < Marine Service from 19^^9/0 Norton Eu­ 1983. Brother Breaud sailed gene White Sr., aboard the MIV Houston Pump­ 65, joined the men. He was born in Reserve, Co. Union in thp port La. and is a resident of Norce, Nationai Marine Contract Taiks Start Up of Charleston in La. 1977 sailing as a New contract talks started up at National Marine Service in Colbert Anthony Theriot, 62, chief engineer on theTrt ^St. LoPi^ '"e middle of this month. joined the Union in the port ot III, the tug Mm. New Orleans in 1957 sailing as National TV Comes to the Rivers George Dewey of the Sparjsha chief engineer for Dixie Car­ American War 1^® ^ riers from 1971 to 1978 and as rK "Real People'' TV show in this port filmed tracting & Towing) from 1954 to a tankerman for the Coyle Lines 1982. Brother White wM a for­ from 1952 to mer member of Local 3^ " Theriot began sailing in 1948. was born In Awendaw, S.C. and He was born in Lockport, La. port at the same time. is a resident of Mt. Pleasant. and is a resident there. September 1983/LOG/II S.C. I % r ;^i Oc^arxtwiT:rLrnnh-n Wcel 'J:' - is J,III! II " '"^''"[1 �On The Rivers and In the Culf with SIU Lakes Luedtke Engineering Gets $3.5M Dredge Job .r;:-' ''>S% The Luedtke Engineering Co. was the low bidder on a $3.5 million dredging job at the Sandusky (Ohio) Harbor on Lake Erie. The starting date is Oct. 1. Two hydraulic dredges will be used to complete the job in approximately seven months. W On Sept. 15, Luedtke Engineering was in full operation hydrodredging the Toledo (Ohio) Harbor. -4r [•-"''' ' ' r." ^• W Also on Oct. 1, Luedtke Engineering will begin rebuilding the dock on South Manitou Is. in the middle of Northern Lake Michigan. Here are some of the oldtimers (I. to r.) who ^ organize Mobile Towing on the M/V Adm. Semmes (Crescent Towmg): Deckhand Bud Nelson, New Orleans Patrolman Nick Celona, Chief Engmews J.T. Malone and Steve Johnson of the M/V Fort Conde, Deckhand Tommy Ray Fillingil and Capt. Charles Tucker. -I f' At the Radcliff Materials Repair Yard in the port of Mobile are (I. to r.) James Foster, Odell Chestang, Roy Lofton, T.T. Maples, Henry Bryan, Donny Weaver. John Young and Pappy Ragan. SIU Rep Dave Heindel (right) poses for the birdie at the Yard with Jack Hammer (left) and Pappy Ragan. • - - ,r: ^v -• •f^v Taking a break from chippin' and paintin' is Deckhand Burt McCurdy of the M/V Scaup (Radcliff Mate­ rials). iMv ;•:» ;ti: New Orleans Rep Jim MoGee (left) stands by with the crew of the M/Y Jeanne (Crescent Towing). Coming out the pilot door is (ieft) Boat Operator Rocky Appleton (who's back on the job) as (I. to r.) Boat Operators Tom Callahan, Mike Demo and Ken Greene line up on deck. M/V Dixie Valour's Crew Cited in Rescue Takino time out for a photo on the M/V Mobile Bay (Crescent Towing) are (I. to r.) Deckhand Oren Dowd, Chief Engineer William Broadus and Capt. Joe Tucker. Boatmen and captains of the struck M/V Dixie Valour (Dixie Carriers) last month were given the top Ship Safety Achieve­ ment Award by the American Institute of Merchant Shipping (AIMS) and a green cross of safety pennant by the award cosponsor, the National Safety Council, for "superior seaman­ 12 / LOG / September 1983 h-. m. ship" for the rescue of an in­ jured man off an ice fioe in the Illinois River on Feb. 20. Receiving certificates of honor for their part in the rescue op­ eration were Capt. Bobby Monson of the Dixie Valour, Relief Capt. Max Merritt and Tankermen Douglas Roberts and William T. Cain. �I ' Area Vice Presiclents' Report Gulf Coast, by VP. Joe Sacco 'HERE WAS A tremendous response to Labor-Solidarity III Day in the Gulf area. The crowds were among the biggest I've ever seen here. People want an end to the antiworker, anti-union feelings that are so prevalent under the Reagan administration. A good example of these feelings can be seen in one of our own companies, Dixie Carriers, which the SIU struck on April 1. The — union-busting company that owns Dixie—Kirby Inc.—is getting a hard and determined fight from us. We're picketing, distributing leaflets, and holding demonstrations throughout the Gulf. o ir» Also we've been preparing for the trial set for Sept. 19 on the unfair labor charges we've filed against Dixie. The trial, under the auspices of the National Labor Relations Board, will be held in New Orleans. I'll let you know about its outcome in the next issue of the LOG Meanwhile we're all working hard to win the strike. As Houston Port Agent Gene Taylor said about Texas, "We're picketing m Freeport, Corpus Christi, Houston, Marathon, Texas City. Wherever we find a boat, we make it." * * * Out of the port of Jacksonville we have word that the SIUcontracted American Eagle (Pacific Gulf) was crewed up. This RO/ RO ship, which is about five years old, is on her way to Belgium for military exercises with our fleet. ^ ^ i In the port of Mobile, the Greater Mobile Port Mantime Council held its annual dinner-dance last month. The affair was beld in memory of the Council's past president, Dave Johnson, who died this summer in a car accident. The 34-year old Johnson was the southeast area representative of the United Food and Commercial Workers union. . , , f Also in Mobile, the litigation that is holding, up the release from ^ - • -6T.d'^ the shipyard of two contracted vessels is still pending. The ships are Apex's integrated tug barges, Philadelphia and Mobile. The pending lawsuit is between the company and Halter Marine Shipyard m Great Lakes & Western Rivers, by V.P. Mike Sacco AST MONTH I said I would let you know about the results of five government dredging jobs that were put up for bids. I'm happy to report that one of our top-to-bottom SlU-contracted companies. North American Trail­ ing, was the low bidder on two of the five jobs. One of the projects is in the Saginaw River, near Bay City, Mich. The other is in Point Mouille, Mich. The jobs will be completed by the end of the year. Other news from our inland members on the Great Lakes is that SlU-contracted Luedtke Engineering was the low bidder on a dock replacement job on Manitoulin Island, Mich. Another of Luedtke s jobs, however,—this one in Harrisville, Mich.—has been delayed due to environmental problems. It is now scheduled to start in the spring of 1984. •k "k 'k Concerning our deep draft vessels on the Lakes, the Bob-Lo excursion boats, which were recently taken over by AAA, packed in the crowds during the summer. The Ste. Claire and the Columbia finished their runs for this year on Labor Day. The company has another excursion boat on the Lakes. Called the Friendship, she carries a two-man crew and plies up and down the Detroit River for those who like to take a long lunch hour. She can carry over 100 passengers. Also, the short-lived strike by District 2 of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association against Kinsman has been settled. * » • The SlU-contracted Mississippi Queen will receive some television and radio publicity. The crew from the TV show Real People is scheduled to board her this month when she pulls into St. Louis. Also, a local radio station will broadcast a show from the lovely paddlewheeler. Concerning inland contracts on the rivers, there is a Sept. 14 date on a wage reopener clause in the National Marine contract. (Continued on Page 14.) West Coast, by V.P. George McCartney In New Orleans we hope to recrew the Benjamin Harris (Waterman) I WANT TO EXPRESS my sor­ row at the death of a very good friend of this Union, Henry "Scoop" Jackson, long-time U.S. senator from the state of Washing­ ton. He died suddenly this month of a massive heart attack. Senator Jackson had an excel­ lent maritime voting record and was a strong labor supporter. Our SIU representatives in Seattle at­ tended the funeral services. Scoop Jackson will be sorely missed and I want to extend my condolences Also in New Orleans, the renovations on the Union hall are coming along very well. With these renovations we'll be better able to service the members. East Coast, by V.P. Leon Hall N THE PORT of New York a contingent of Seafarers partici­ pated in the Labor-Solidarity III Day parade in Manhattan. They carried the SIU;s flag and banner and marched along with their brothers in District 2 of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. In New York more than 400,000 union people and labor supporters marched for jobs and economic freedom. All over the country Amencans held rallies and marches to demand i: ^^ - trr right^^to decent jobs and economic security. There were more than 150 Solidarity Day III events on Labor Day including a large car caravan demonstration in the metropolitan area of San Juan, ^Ju^nSosa, the SIU's port agent in Puerto Rico, reported that there were some 500 cars in the labor caravan including about 50 with SIU members. The Labor Day demonstrations m the past m San Juan were traditionally on foot. The organizers of this year s march wanted it to be different and so decided on the car caravan. sic . In other news along the East Coast, our SIU fishing representati^ves in Gloucester report that the frozen whiting coming from Argentina and Australia are badly hurting American fishermen. (Continued on Page 14.) to his family. * * * All along the West Coast, SIU members participated in LaborSolidarity III Day celebrations and demonstrations. In Los Angeles approximately 12,000 people, including over 100 Seafarers took part in a Labor Day rally at MacArthur Park. Our members provided the security at the rally. Also, about 40 members from our affiliated United Industrial Workers Union took part in the demonstration. The Maritime Port Council in Los Angeles provided transportation for members of Council affiliates. . .nnnn In Seattle, where we also provided the security, about 10,000 people attended a picnic and rally in Woodland Park. Here in San Francisco I attended a Labor Day communion breakfast where the main speaker was J.C. Turner, president of the Operating Engineers and a vice president of the AFL-CIO. He s also on the executive board of the Maritime Trades Department. Turner spoke about Reaganomics and the plight of American workers. •k 4^ 4^ In the port of San Francisco we crewed up the Santa Rosa which (Continued on Page 14.) September 1983/LOG/13 �SlU Launches Daig Prevention "With no business, ships of the U.S. merchant marine are disappearing off the high seas. Military spending alone cannot rescue the U.S. merchant fleet. It needs to be a major force in moving this country's com­ merce. It must be the Fourth Arm of Defense." Adm. Warren C. Hamm Interim Commander Military Sealift Command Ken Conklin, SHLSS commandant, accepts % etter o, oo„,^ Naval Air Station, for the schoors participation jn he p^rarn; Tracy Aumann, presentation are, from left: of educLn; Terry tiaSrs SSnd^ SHLSI counselor and dockside instructor. Computer Age Is Upon Us Vice President's Report (Continued from Page 13.) Great Lakes Report Also I'm glad to report that 59 SIU members employed by American Commercial Barge Line have been awarded back pay for the period Oct. 20 to Dec. 31, 1979. This was the decision of an arbitrator who said that ACBL failed to use the hiring hall as it was supposed to do. . n Several hundred thousand dollars in wages and fnnge benefits will be distributed to SIU members who were registered m Seafarers halls in 1979 and were not called to work by ACBL. The SIU continues to rack up legal victories against union-busting ACBL. Dixie Carriers should take heed. > li•,^1. •.f ft • West Coast Report was formerly the President Roosevelt. Delta bought the ship from American President Lines (APL). Another Delta purchase from APL is the former President Eisenhower, renamed the Santa Paula. We expect to crew her soon. One of our Sea-Land ships, the Developer, made the news here recently when a Chinese national sneaked aboard the vessel in Hong Kong and stowed away in the ventilation trunk. He got off in Oakland, Calif, where he was booked by U.S. authorities for entering the country illegally. ,. .• A The crewmembers collected money and clothing for him and according to newspaper reports, the crew said the man was seeking political asylum. As of LOG press time, the fate of the stowaway was still uncertain. . j Finally, up in Seattle, members of the SIU Pensioners Club and other Seiarers were taken to the Labor Day ballgame to see the Yankees play the Mariners. I'm afraid the home town team lost. \0 East Coast Report • * .'M i. si 14 / LOG / September 1983 Up' Hands-on experience with the computer is one of the reasons for the tremendous success rate of the SHLSS introduction to computer course. * From the port of Norfolk we have word from SIU Representative Mike Paladino that deep sea shipping is good. There were a number of payoffs there including one on the C5 Long Lines (Transoceanic Cable) which is now in layup in Wilmington, N.C. She 11 probably be there about a year. j • i In Baltimore the SIU and our affiliate, the United Industrial Workers, participated in the picket lines set up by the Communications Workers of America against Bell Telephone. That strike is now over. Finally, I want to congratulate former SIU Gloucester Port Agent Bob Stevens on his new job as port agent in Philadelphia. Best of luck. Bob. i' Recertified Steward Tom Maley works on an, inventory list as SHLSS i Instructor Roger Francisco looks on. ' ^ Also cutting into the profits of our fishermen are the fresh haddock fillets that Iceland sends in by air. The big problem with these imports is the low tariff that is placed upon the fish. The menhaden pogie boats that work out of Gloucester are doing very well. The fish, which are used for oil and fertilizer, have now come into Gloucester Harbor and the fishermen can be seen right from the Union hall. (A feature on one of these boats will appear in the next issue of the LOG.) Jt '•i/- For Higher Pay and Job Security upgrade your skills At SHLSS �• :.- •tJ-.f- • J. : Seafarers HARRY LUNDEBERQ SCHOOL -J OF SEAMANSHIP ' JJ^ Piney Point Maryland SlU Prepares Membership for Coming of Computer Age SHLSS Programs Updated Courses (See Photos on Page 14.) Computers are fast becoming a way of life, and the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship (SHLSS) is prepar­ ing our membership for the changes that are coming. Computers have changed tre­ mendously in the past 10 years. They have evolved from huge monsters requiring special rooms and highly-trained personnel to small table-top models that have more power than ever before and yet can be operated with only minimal trmning. In some cases, no computer experience is necessary at all. Literally thousands of computer prognuns covering almost every subject have been written. Many of these simply require the user to answer a few simple ques­ tions to solve complex problems of mathematics, record-keeping and education. Here at SHLSS, we are help­ ing to prepare SIU members for the computer age by offering three separate computer courses. The first is a two-hour basic introduction to computers. It is available to all upgraders and includes a lecture on the oper­ ation and benefits of computers as well as some time spent in "hands-on experience" at the keyboard. The main purpose of this course is to help the student become comfortable with a computer and recognize some of the benefits that will come about because of its use aboard ship. Jobs and Job security upgrade Your Job Skills The second computer offering at SHLSS is available to bosuns and recertified stewards. It also includes an introduction to com­ puter programming and allows the students more time to use the computer. In addition to these two classes, a three-credit hour col­ lege course, "Introduction to Shipboard Microcomputers," will be offered at SHLSS by Charles County Community College beginning next year. AD of these courses sire taught by SHLSS instructor Roger Francisco. In addition to teach­ ing the computer courses, Fran­ cisco also teaches math—a field that is closely Unked to com­ puters. ATTENTION SEAFARERS! SCHOLARSHIP/WORK PROGRAM — A KEY TO YOUR FUTURE The Scholarship/Work Program is another example of the S.I.U.'s deep belief that education Is the key to growth and strength as Individuals, as a union, and as an Industry. This program has been developed for eligible members who wish to return to PIney Point solely to work towards their Associate In Arts Degree through the Charles County Community College Program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. S.I.U. members who need 12 credits or less to obtain their Associate In Arts Degree from Charles County Com­ munity College are eligible to apply for the Scholarship/Work Program. To apply or request more information on the SchoiarshipfWork Program, please complete this form and ^1it to the College Programs Office, Seafarers Harry Lundeberg SchooMrf S^an^hip, PineyJ>oint^MarylOT^ SCHOLARSHIP/WORK PROGRAM NAME DATE OF BIRTH (FIRST) (LAST) (MO. (MIDDLE) ADDRESS. / DAY / YEAR) (STREET) (ZIP CODE) (STATE) icrfYT DEEP SEA MEMBER • INLAND WATERS MEMBER • BOOK NUMBER TELEPHONE (AREA CODE) GREAT LAKES MEMBER • SENIORITY SOCIAL SECURITY PACIFIC MEMBER • ft DATES AVAILABLE FOR COURSES HOW LONG COULD YOU ATTEND COURSES ENDORSEMENT(S) OR LICENSE(S) NOW HELD HAVE YOU ATTENDED ANY SHLSS UPGRADING COURSES? • YES COURSE(S) TAKEN DNO <.F YES. FILL IN tELow) /•: •* k SIGNATURE DATE September 1983/LOG/IS li it �•:,.;-l •' .1: 'Cc- -i Upgrading Course July Through December 1983 M- : im ' Proarams Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry •25 n I f- i i'J; Following are the updated course schedules for July through December 1983 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Special Notice For convenience of the membership, the course schedule is separated into three categories; engine department courses; deck department courses; and steward department courses. The following courses have been postponed until the completion of the hew Upgrading and Training Center at SHLSS: The starting and completion dates for all courses are also listed Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll In the courses of their choice as early as possible. Although every effort will be made to help every member, classes will be limited in size so sign up ©arly. Ciass schedules may be changed to reflect membership 1) Towboat Operator Schoiarship 2) "A" Seniority 3) Steward Recertification 4) QMED—Any Rating M' M. Engine Upgrading Courses Check-In Date Completion Date Automation October 24 November 21 November 17 December 16 Marine Electrical Maintenance August 29 October 21 Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations October 10 November 18 Welding November 21 December 16 Diesei—Regular September 12 October 7 Third Assistant Engineer September 5 November 11 Tankerman October 10 October 20 Course i'-v'ifi 11 • i,...:_ ^ 5) Fireman/Watertender, O"®'' 6) Abie _ 7) Welding-^CTOBEH 24th CLASS ONLY 8) Chief Steward Steward Upgrading Courses ^^SIU Field Representatives in all ports will assist members in preparing applications. . nnoo The following ciasses wiii be held through December 1983 as listed beiow: i-'»; 'i; Course Check-In/ Completion Date Length of Course Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Towboat Cook Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended 6 weeks 6 weeks 8 weeks 6 weeks •. ,'•7 • 'i-HSiini'itit -,4 It's Your Move ..; ^. 'tit Deck Upgrading Courses Course Mate/Master Freight &Towing Vessels Completion Date November 4 Make it in the Right Direction Quartermaster September 12 October 21 Third Mate September 12 November 18 Celestial Navigation July 18 November 7 November 21 August 12 December 2 December 16 Lifeboatman October 10 October 21 16/LOG/September 1983 V-W^^v. Check-In Date September 12 To crew U.S. Flag ships today, you have to keep up with world technology. Make your move toward good pay, excellent working conditions and a secure future. Enroll in the SHLSS Automation Course November 21 • �i&r •' SHLSS Launches Drug Education Program Aim Will Focus On Prevention Of Drug Abuse (See Photo on Page 14.) The SIU has long been aware of the drug abuse problem that is plaguing our nation. This problem has crept into all areas of society. The SIU started doing some­ thing about the problem when it set up an Alcoholic Rehabil­ itation Center in 1976. Research has shown that more and more people, usually from the younger generation, are showing up at rehabilitation centers with the combined problem of alcohol­ ism and drug abuse. Here at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship, we have adapted the U.S. Navy Program: "Alcohol/Drug Education—How to Educate." This program is the cornerstone of the Navy Alcohol Safety Ac­ tion Program (NASAP) which began to treat alcoholics and expanded to the Drug Abuse Safety Action Program for treat­ ing drug abuse in the late 1970s. The SHLSS sent two of its instructors to a one-week 40hour course on "How to Teach the Alcohol/Drug Education Program." Fay vanEsselstyn, SHLSS counselor and dockside instructor, and Terry Sharpe, social studies instructor, are both trained to teach the course. The first pilot program was monitored by Dee Hams, co­ ordinator for the Navy NASAP/ DASAP program. She guided our instructors in procedures and techniques, made sugges­ tions and supervised the first pilot program. Her help made it easier to adapt the program into our curriculum. The 20-hour course is re­ quired for all trainees and is taught during the dockside class for one hour a day. The main thrust of the Drug Abuse Edu­ cation and Prevention program is to help students gain a new insight and awareness of their values toward drug and alcohol use. Gathered in an informal set­ ting, the students are encour­ aged to speak freely and ask questions that are often an­ swered by their fellow students. The instructor guides the dis­ cussions and makes the distinc­ tion between myths and facts concerning alcohol and drugs. The course examines the ef­ fects of drugs on the human body, state and local laws con­ cerning drugs, consequences of being caught with drugs in other countries, psychological as­ pects of drug dependency, and symptoms and phases of alcohol drug use and misuse. Students are made aware of "helping networks" such as Al­ coholics Anonymous and Nar­ cotics Anonymous, and they are encouraged to use these net­ works if needed. By sharing information and personal ex­ periences in discussion groups, students become aware of all the problems created by drugs. This awareness allows them to come to their own conclusion about drug use, and gives them the knowledge to stand by their convictions concerning drugs in^ their lives. Prevention is a major step in controlling drug abuse prob­ lems. The Seafarers Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship and the SIU ^e concerned about educating the whole individual not just training them in specific seafaring skills. By giving them the knowledge they need now, we hope to prevent them from turning to drugs later. ATTENTION SEAFARERS! NAUTICAL SCIENCE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM-A KEY TO YOUR FUTURE ' 8, • courses listed below (only one Math and one Geography course may be selected). Psvchology (PSY) 107 — Applied Industrial Psychology Business Administration (BAD) 122 - Personal Financial Management Business Administration (BAD) 172 - Government, Business and Labor Mathematics (MTH) 108 - Introduction to College Math Mathematics (MTH) 110 - College Mathematics Geography (GRY) 105 — Earth, Sea and Man PolMfon*"Abatem Tichlloloy(PAT) mSPoHution Control in the Marine Industries NAUTICAL SCIENCE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM NAME DATE OF BIRTH (LAST) ADDRESS_ / DAY / YEAR) (STREET) TELEPHONE (ZIP CODE) (STATE) (CITY) DEEP SEA MEMBER • (MO (MIDDLE) (FIRST) INLAND WATERS MEMBER • BOOK NUMBER (AREA CODE) LAKES MEMBER • SENIORITY __ DATES AVAILABLE FOR COURSES __ PACIFIC MEMBER • SOCIAL SECURITY ^ ; HOW LONG COULD YOU ATTEND COURSES — ENDORSEMENT(S) OR LICENSE(S) NOW HELD HAVE YOU ATTENDED ANY SHLSS UPGRADING COURSES? • YES • NO (IF YES. FILL IN BELOW) COURSE(S) TAKEN — PLEASE INDICATE WHICH FOUR OF THE EIGHT GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES YOU PREFER (ONLY ONE MATH AND ONE GEOGRAPHY COURSE MAY BE SELECTED): Education Is the Key To Job Security —MTH 108 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE MATH • PSY 107 APPLIED INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY —MTH 110 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS -BAD 122 PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT -GRY 105 EARTH, SEA AND MAN -BAD 172 GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS AND LABOR -GRY 106 UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY -PAT 150 POLLUTION CONTROL IN THE MARINE INDUSTRIES SIGNATURE DATE September 1983 / LOG /17 •ASfr -:.- .-r--. -T-- ..i' ••• " �Solidarity Day III Seafarers, Labor Are Heard: Jobs! ;,U, Seafarers joined their union lie. ... We are here today, as we were in September of 1981, brothers and sisters across the to again express the united op­ land and were heard in more position of labor and our allies than 130 cities during Solidarity to the disastrous policies of this Day Ill-Labor Day rallies. administration. The ceremonies and rallies "We thought Solidarity Day which drew millions of working II_with victories in the 1982 men and women and their fam­ local, state and national elec­ ilies were designed to celebrate tions—had sent a message to the spirit of the American Labor this administration and its pol­ Movement, condemn the antiicy makers. But we were foiled, labor policies of the Reagan like a ship in distress our S.O.S. administration and begin a mas­ signals were not heard," Dro­ sive voter registration and voter zak said. turnout drive for next year's He attacked the administra­ election. tion for gutting programs which SIU President Frank Drozak, guarantee decent housing, med­ ical care and retirement to mil­ speaking to several thousand lions of Americans. Drozak also people in Providence, R.L slammed the administration's said the current maritime poli­ cies of the Reagan administra­ labor record. "For this president to speak tion will make sure that the today of his support for the American-flag fleet "winds up American worker is simply a on the rocks." #: •!f!. •lfe f--. 'fiii- >!? ' 'iV • SIU President Frank Drozak spoke before several thousand people in Providence, R.l. In New Orleans the SIU contingent joined 3,000 other union brothers and sisters for Solidarity Day III. Port Agent Pat Pillsworth, and patrolmen Dave Heindel, Steve Ruiz and Jim McBee led the SIU group. f:r -nHf Seafarers in .. ^ ^ ^ women fOr the traditional Labor Day march down Broadway .:A :^'l MacArthur Park in Los Angeles was the scene for the Southem California Labor Day/Solidarity Day III happenings. Several thousand working men and women gathered to hear speeches denouncing anti-labor policies and calling for a real economic recovery. Above and right are parts of the SIU group. % t is 18 / LOG / September 1983 �.,U . - , r^Ti^r" THE SlUNA The Seafarers International Union of North America rep­ resents two things. It represents some 90,000 working men and women in 18 affiliated labor unions. It also represents the focal point of power for each of those unions. The strength, power and in­ fluence of the SIUNA comes from each of the affiliates, but as the old saying goes, "The whole is bigger than its parts." Each of the SIUNA affiliates can do an effective job repre­ senting its members in many areas. But through the collec­ tive strength of all the Union's affiliates, cannery workers. Pa­ cific sailors, taxi drivers, fish­ ermen on both coasts and doz­ ens of others, the SIUNA becomes a powerful national force. Not only does the umbrella of the SIUNA bring some 90,000 people together in a single, ef­ fective labor voice, but the lead­ ership of the Union has been able to broaden its base even further. SIUNA President Frank Drozak is president of the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment with some 43 other unions and 8 million workers, and he is one of the AFL-CIO s exec- Special 4 page supplement Strength From Affiliates and Expert Leadership Forge a Powerful Voice utive vice presidents which brings even millions of more workers and their influence and power to efforts which benefit SIUNA affiliates. The weight and power of the entire AFL-CIO can be brought to bear on issues where several thousand industrial workers or cannery employees on their own, simply would not have the num­ bers or the resources to make the same impact. Rightly or wrongly, politics today is a matter of power, and the SIUNA has been able to exercise that power through the years by pursuing, preserving and helping enact programs de­ signed to enhance job security, raise the standard of living and protect the rights of its members and their families. The SIUNA has the resources and the experience to make its presence felt in the nation's cap­ ital. A staff of respected and trained legislative experts and lobbyists bring both the Union's position and pressure to bear on issues important to all affiliates. SIUNA President Frank Drozak represents all the SUINA affiliates at a special White House meeting with President Ronald Reagan. they know the SIUNA can be counted on. The SIUNA fights for the can­ nery worker, the government employee, the fisherman, the sailor and the factory worker. The SIUNA flexes its strength in Washington D.C. It may be fighting for a bill that affects a few hundred workers or battling for legislation that means some­ thing for millions, such as Oc­ cupational Health and Safety or Social Security or unemploy­ ment. The SIUNA lobbies on the state level for port develop­ ment, job rights and other im­ portant issues. The SIUNA helps you at the bargaining table when you sit down with management to gain a fair wage, proper job protec­ tion and a safe workplace. Today with the powerful and wealthy anti-labor forces spend­ ing millions of dollars, no one group can stand up to labor's enemies alone. But when groups from coast to coast band to­ gether with power and with pro­ gressive and foresightful lead­ ership, then they can play the game of power politics on an equal footing. now a .,oa«ng hotel In Over the years, the SIUNA's expertise has not only brought it respect from members of Con­ gress and the White House, but many times the AFL-CIO will ask the SIUNA to lead the fight on important matters, because SSulia, workers provide ^^rce on me Qaeen Long Beach. The UIW is one of the larger SIUNA affiliates. September 1983/LOG/19 •rrV- 'i. J •''t .1- i '4 �Ji . -T- , •p'', •J r-f^ - — , ^ • jy. •.: :_ r, -• . ,. y '•. ,•; . , *i. _• •J..^v. - SlUNA Clout Applied in Jobs, Safety, Health, Marii Labor Laws to Preserve and Protect Your Rights and Jobs Workers are especially harmed by the Reagan administration's broad anti-labor national poli­ cies. When President Reagan began his tenure in the Oval Office, millions of people were out of work. Since then several million more workers are idle and looking for employment. ;f.i; •^r ..^ " f- '' -s .., i- Employment ;f,j! an anti-unemployment bill can­ not be legislated, the AFL-CIO executives have a powerful voice to speak for pro-labor candi­ dates whether they are running for city council or president of the United States. More directly, the SlUNA lobbies for specific employment opportunities. Last year the redocumentation of the ,5.5. Constitution to the passenger trades boosted employment in seafaring, shipyard and related maritime industries. The SlUNA, in testimony before The SlUNA is lobbying dili­ gently to fulfill its first priority: putting America back to work. The SlUNA, through its asso­ The SlUNA is lobbying ciation with the Maritime Trades Department and its representa­ priority, jobs ... tion on the AFL-CIO executive board and 18 SlUNA affiliates, Congress, was able to secure a has the strength in numbers of near unanimous vote on the suc­ committed members to open new cess of the first Hawaiian Is­ avenues of employment and lands excursion ship, the 5.5. protect SlUNA industries made Independence, launched in 1980. vulnerable by unfair foreign Similarly, the SlUNA—^ter competition unchecked by long insistence that civilian Reaganomics. manning of Naval Military SeaSlUNA President Frank Dro- lift Command vessels would zak meets frequently with the prove beneficial to the nation's 35-member AFL-CIO executive security—achieved the merger board where strategies are for­ of the Military Sea Transport mulated to promote job security Union with employment con­ across the nation. The AFL- tracts on over a dozen ships in CIO has sent its support to the the fleet. nation's congressional districts for the Humphrey-Hawkins Full Bulk BUI Employment Bill to create jobs. With the passage of a single Since the 1981 convention, the AFL-CIO has called for aboli­ bill, H.R. 1242 and companion tion of proposed legislation to bill S. 1642, the Competitive • lower the minimum wage re­ Shipping and Shipbuilding Act quirement for teenagers and the of 1983 has the potential of age of legal employment. Though bringing about a rebirth in the i!' • >J: vi!'. •\ifl Rshermen and cannery workers take advantage of SlUNA advice on organizing and grievance procedures. 20 / LOG / September 1983 .--.-3: nation's merchant marine and shipbuilding industries. Authored by Rep. Lindy Boggs (D-La.) and in the Senate by Sen. Paul Trible (R-Va.), the bill would revive employment in maritime and related indus­ tries. The bills would require that 5 percent of our nation's bulk cargo be carried on U.S. built, U.S.-flag vessels in 1984. The percentage would increase to 1 percent every year until a minimum of 20 percent of all U.S. bulk cargo is carried on U.S.-flag ships. diligentiy to fulfill its first CBI The SlUNA joined organized labor in opposing the Reagan administration centerpiece for Caribbean economic recovery, the Caribbean Basin Initiative. The legislation passed into law but not without a drive led by the SlUNA to amend the export of rum from the area with duty­ free status. Without the amend­ ment, distillers of the liquor in the U.S. and the Virgin Islands foresaw an unfair advantage at the port which could mean lay­ offs of U.S. workers and which could affect the entire economy of the Virgin Islands. Cargo Preserving Jobs Nowhere in pending maritime legislation is the maritime com­ munity of interests and the link between the maritime service sector and industrial sector more apparent than in actions taken to limit the carriage of cargo aboard U.S.-flag vessels. The SlUNA has vigorously partici­ pated in coalitions formed to prevent legislation which has threatened thousands of people from a single geographical area or a string of related industries, with unemployment and busi­ ness close-outs. Alaska OU Two dozen labor, consumer and industry groups have united in The Coalition to Keep Alaska Oil. As the expiration of the 1979 Export Administration Act approaches the Sept. 30 dead­ line, the coalition is rallying sup­ port in both houses of Congress to extend the provision in the Act which prohibits export of the oil. The primary importer, Japan, would profit by this venture but in every respect the United States stands to lose. The bill's passage would mean the layup of American tankers, maritime unemployment, higher con­ sumer prices for U.S. imported replacement oil, millions of dol­ lars in investments drained of revenues, and a weakening of U.S. energy self-sufficiency and national security. A pattern is developing of blatant disregard for laws re­ quiring shipment of goods on U.S.-flag vessels. In 1920 Con­ gress enacted the Jones Act as a stimulus to the growth of the U.S. maritime industry, provid­ ing domestic trade not be di­ verted by foreign transport. This year Congress reaf­ firmed the law by disallowing Pacific Northwest traffic from the state of Washington to be circumvented through Canada aboard foreign vessels. It could have devastated industries in the area. The unemployment it would have brought was seen in terms of lost tax revenues to the region and diminished sales throughout the region's com­ mercial and industrial establish­ ments. For all of these reasons Congress delivered a 373-44 vote and SlUNA efforts averted un­ employment of members. In related moves, attempts to by-pass the Cargo Preference Act of 1954 (providing that 50 percent of all government-gen­ erated cargoes be shipped on American-flag ships) have been stopped several times. The SlUNA moved vigorously in pensioners with quality, costfree medical health care. Since 1981 health care costs for in-patient health care treat­ ment have risen annually at the rate of between 15 and 20 per­ cent. Still, the SlUNA has been able to offer members coverage under the SIU Welfare Plan. The Union is now trying to find answers to the health care crisis. Repairing damage to OSHA .. .The Union is now trying to find answers to the health care crisis. .. • open letters to the president and in hearings with directors of federal agencies, and the short­ falls were shored up. Maritime carried its share of bauxite, wheat. Strategic Petroleum Re­ serve mandated supplies and butter. In October 1981, the Senate rejected an amendment, 70-28, to reverse preference require­ ments for P.L. 480 cargoes, where most of the confusion lies. i.. Health and Safety Members of the SlUNA faced the most devastating of Rea­ gan's maritime proposals when the administration signed 1982 and 1983 budgets. These budg­ ets contained cuts to OSHA and eliminated the 200-year-old USPHS hospitals and clinics serving seamen, dependents and The SlUNA has afways stood firm with its SIU of Puerto Rico affiliate and their fight to protect jobs. health and safety standards has proven more difficult. From the lessons of the EPA and count­ less federal oversight agencies, the SlUNA recognizes the problem is not an isolated one. Upon executive directives these agencies are involved in rewrit­ ing regulations, but little funding is earmarked for enforcement. The AFL-CIO has taken a strong stand to put teeth into OSHA standards. SlUNA Pres­ ident Frank Drozak will con­ tinue to work with the other AFL-CIO board members to in­ crease OSHA funding and re­ store its oversight role. SlUNA AFL- CJO^ How the SlUNA Protects Jobs of Maritime Workers • The SlUNA has been the chief supporter of the Boggs Bulk Bill—268 new ships and thousands of jobs if passed. • The SlUNA closed Jones Act loopholes which would have allowed cargo diversion to Canada under the Third Proviso. • The SlUNA led the fight to re-flag two ships, the Independence and Constitution to provide more than 1,000 SlUNA jobs. • The SlUNA has helped move maritime safety laws, including survival suits, through Congress. • The SlUNA has been the strongest voice to keep Alaskan oil reserved for American use and transported on American ships. • The SlUNA has prodded the government to begin a study and recommend new ways to provide merchant marine health care since the government shut down the U.S. Public Health Service hospitals. • The SlUNA has fought successfully to keep P.L. 480 cargo for U.S.-flag ships. • The SlUNA fought successfully to require U.S. ships in transporting oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) problem. Among legislation the SlUNA has successfully blocked was a swipe at safety inspection and crewing standards on fish proc­ essing ships by the owners of the SUP-crewed Golden Alaska. Wherever the concerns of SlUNA members are threat­ ened, the SlUNA will be foundfighting to protect its working brothers and sisters. . .. Frank Drozak will continue to work to increase OSHA funding . . . The Feb. 12 tragic loss of 31 NMU sailors in the sinking of the Marine Electric and the en­ tire crew from the 5.5. Poet in 1980 could have ended with fewer lives lost if the crews had been wearing survival suits when the ships went down. Congress will soon consider evidence sup­ porting this view, and SlUNA staff legislative experts and President Frank Drozak will present arguments for requiring survival suits on commercial vessels and small craft. Sen. Trible has submitted a bill for congressional ruling re­ quiring the suits which enable survival for at least 24 hours in below freezing waters. The SlUNA supports the bill. In hearings before the Senate and the Coast Guard, the SlUNA has taken the issue further to include all commercial vessels and boats. s i It was an amendment that would have excluded such ships from inspected vessel classification, three-watch manning and U.S. citizen crew requirements. Both the House and Senate replied with a strong "no" to the amendment. Title 46, a law which incor­ porates maritime safety regula­ tions made in the last 200 years, has been in the process of re­ codification to clarify, up-date and streamline provisions. Ad­ vice has been sought from the Maritime Trades Department which in concert with the SlUNA has achieved a broader under­ standing of regulations that af­ fect the safety of all seamen. In the same respect, the SlUNA has counselled the Coast Guard regarding interpretations of the regulations to insure that inspection provisions are not weakened. _ .'HT' , ~ ••1 i- I 1 Sailors Union of the Pacific founder Harry Lundeberg (2nd from left) looks on in the early 1950s during ground-breaking ceremonies for the SUP'S San Francisco headquar­ ters. SUP is the oldest affiliate of the SlUNA. September 1983/LOG/21 ' tsss "M �International Union ^ America, AFL-CIO Executive Board Frank Drozak, President Joseph DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Vice Presidents Roy A. Mercer Mike Orlando George McCartney Michael Sacco Walter J. Smith Donald J. Tacconi Jack Tarantino Keith Terpe Ed Turner Joseph Abata George Beltz Jack Caffey Paul Dempster Henry Disley Steve Edney John Fay Gilbert Gauthier Roman Gralewicz Affiliates Abslia Fish Cannery Workers Union of the Pacific 2505 First Ave.. Room 7 «& 8 Seattle, WA 98121 Carlos de los Santos, Business Agent (206) 623-6831 Alaska Fishermen's Union 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 Walter J. Smith, Secretary-Treasurer (206) 623-3425 Inland Boatmen's Union, Alaska-Hawafi R^ons _ 707 Alakea Street '24 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 . Gregory O'Claray, Representative (907) 586-9711 (808) 537-1773 International Union of Petroleum & Industrial Workers 8131 E. Rosecrans Blvd. Paramount, CA 90723 George Beltz, International President (213) 630-6232 Marine Firemen^s Union 240 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Henry Disley, President (415) 362-4592 Marine Staff Officers, Pacific District 450 Harrison Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Brandon Tynan, Secretary-Treasurer (415) 421-8603 Mortuary Employees Union P.O. Box 3123 Daly City, CA 94105 Carl Davis, Secretary/Business Agent (415) 584-5569 Sailors Union of the Pacific 450 Harrison Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Paul Dempster, President/Secretary-Treasurer (415) 362-8363 Canadian Marine Officers Union 9670 Notre-Dame Street, East Montreal, HIL, 3P8, P.Q., Canada Gilbert Gauthier, President (514) 354-8321 Chaufifeurs & Industrial Workers Local 5 4577 Gravois Avenue St. Louis, MO 63116 James Matthews, President (314) 752-2200 Chinook Cannery Workers Union Local No. 12 Post Office Box Chinook, WA 96814 Dan Campbell, President (206)777-8342 Patty Bloom, Secretary (206)777-8366 Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific & Caribbean 640 State Street San Diego, CA 92101 Jack Tarantino, President (714) 239-5184 s-f " .A ' •- Seafarers International Union of North AmericaAtlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters District 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Frank Drozak, President (301) 899-0675 .«(• i'^l • Seafarers International Union of Canada 634 Rue St. Jacques Montreal, Quebec H3C 1E7 Roman Gralewicz, President (514) 842-8161 SIU of Puerto Rico, Caribe and Latin America 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 Santurce, Puerto Rico 00909 Keith Terpe, President (809)723-8594 Sugar Workers Union No. 1 641 Loring Avenue P.O. Box 583 Crockett, CA 94525 Donald J. Tacconi, President (415) 787-1676 A' f* Fishermen on both coasts and in Alaska form a powerful arm of the SlUNA. > United Industrial Workers of North America-Midivest 1225 Howard Street Elk Grove, IL 60007 Joseph Abata, President (312) 569-2051 United Industrial Workers, Service, Transportation, Professional and Government of North America 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Frank Drozak, President Steve Edney, National Director (301) 899-0675 22/LOG/September 1983 •r,~n . mm V N �•t K»-*' .iVhS,. ^ -:. <gg,y-- ifs —« >• Itt -W toa^ljitijtoti Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO WORLD REPORT Every once in a while an incident will occur that will put world events in per­ spective. Such an incident occurred earlier this month when a Soviet warplane shot down an unarmed commercial South Ko­ rean jetliner that inadvertently strayed over Russian territory in the North Pacific. There were 269 passengers onboard, in­ cluding a member of Congress, Rep. Larry McDonald (D-Ga.), and 60 other American citizens. In a televised address to the nation. President Reagan delivered what was per­ haps the most effective speech of his career. He condemned the Soviet Union's incomprehensible behavior, but conceded that America's response would have to be muted. There is little that the United States can do other than press the Soviet Union for reparations, rally world opinion against the Soviet Union, and follow long-term policies that would strengthen America's defenses. The SIU agrees with the president's basic premise. Unfortunately, however, the administration has a blind spot when it comes to national defense: it does not understand the value of a fully functioning maritime industry. Since coming to office three years ago, the administration has effectively disman­ tled most existing federal maritime pro­ grams. It has watched the American-flag merchant marine decline to its lowest point ever: less than 4 percent of this country's oceanbome cargo is carried on Americanflag vessels. By eliminating the Construc­ tion Differential Subsidy program, it has jeopardized this nation's shipbuilding base. . Apparently the administration is betting that Liberia and Panama will be able to provide this countiV with adequate sealift capability in case of an international emer­ gency. We hope that the president will reconsider that approach. The defense of the United States is too important to leave in the hands of Pana­ manian and Liberian vessels. Indeed, both Panama and Liberia have experienced dif­ ficulties in recent years that should alert the United States to potential problems. Panama, not El Salvador or Honduras, is the ultimate target of leftists fighting in Central America. Liberia, which is being eyed by Libya's Khaddafi, experienced a bloody coup three years ago which effec­ tively ended democracy in that country. PASSENGER VESSELS Forty percent of all foreign-flag passen­ ger vessels that sail from American ports— including the Queen Elizabeth 2—fail to meet basic sanitation standards, according to statistics released by federal officials from the national Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Twenty-seven of 67 foreign-flag passen­ ger vessels that sail from American ports September 1983 have failed to meet standards set by the CDC. While a ship's failure to meet those standards does not automatically mean that there is an imminent threat to those onboard, it does mean that "the chances are greater that persons onboard the vessel could get ill," according to Chuck McCance, a spokesman for the CDC. It is interesting to note that there are no American-flag passenger vessels on that list. At present, there are two Amer­ ican-flag passenger vessels in operation, both of which are manned by SIU crewmembers. The SIU is supporting legisla­ tion that would double that number by redoctimenting the Canard Countess and the Canard Princess under the American flag. CDS PAYBACK For the near future at least, no monies will be spent for the payback of Construc­ tion Differential subsidies. The House and the Senate reached agreement on the Appropriations bill for the Department of Transportation. There was a disagreement on the matter of CDS paybacks. The House bill had originally banned CDS paybacks while the Senate bill did not include any such ban, After a long debate. House and Senate conferees agreed that no monies could be used for CDS paybacks for at least 60 days after the passage of the Appropria­ tions bill. The issue remains in limbo. The De­ partment of Transportation, which origi­ nally favored the CDS payback plan, was surprised at the bitter opposition gener­ ated by the CDS payback scheme. Eliza­ beth Dole, who is secretary of the De­ partment of Transportation, is reviewing her department's options. While that is happening, the House and the Senate are considering their respective versions of the Maritime Authorizations bill. The House bill would ban CDS pay­ backs. TAKX-NAVY CHARTER The House Ways and Means Committee has reported out of committee legislation that would permit the Navy to charter 13 TAKX vessels to private companies. The issue, which is an important one for American seamen because it would create badly needed jobs, has aroused a great deal of controversy. Several con­ gressmen and senators have questioned the accounting procedures used by the Navy. As evidenced by the vote in the House Ways and Means Committee, the question of accounting procedures obscures the real issue involved: how best to enhance this nation's sealift capability and reverse the decline of the American-flag merchant ma­ rine. The Senate Finance Committee is holding hearings on the subject. 5-:^". Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings ALASKAN on. Action is expected "shortly on legislation that will affect as many as 40 SlU-contracted vessels. Both the Senate a[nd the House are expected to make renewal of the Export Administration Act a top priority when Congress reconvenes this month. Under the terms of the Export Admin­ istration Act, Alaskan oil is prohibited from being sold abroad. While this is done for obvious defense reasons—America's oil reserves are dwindling and Alaskan oil remains this nation's largest source of domestic oil—it has the unexpected but welcome effect of saving jobs for Ameri­ can seamen. Under the terms of existing cargo preference laws, Alaskan oil must be carried on American-flag vessels. There is overwhelming support in Con­ gress for renewing the bill. The Senate bill would extend the ban for six years, the House bill for four years. FRANK DROZAK Frank Drozak, president of the SIU, was asked by AFL-CIO President Lane. Kirkland to head the Labor Day parade in Providence, R.l. Drozak used the oc­ casion to stress some important points. For one thing, the unemployment rate of this country is too high. Twelve million Americans are out of work, and their job prospects for the future are bleak. According to Drozak, this country needs an industrial policy. It relies far too much on the concept of free trade. There is no such thing as free trade, he said. All countries today regulate their economies to a greater or lesser degree. The United States must save its basic industries— steel, auto, maritime—^from unfair foreign competition. It can only do that by passing such legislation as the Boggs Bulk Bill, or by restricting imports when other nations unfairly subsidize their products. LINDY BOGGS Rep. Lindy Boggs (D-La.) spoke at the New York Propeller Club to drum up support for the Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1983 which she intro­ duced earlier this year. The bill would reverse the long standing decline of the American-flag merchant marine by stim­ ulating activity in the bulk fleet. Under the terms of the legislation, 5 percent of all bulk cargo would be carried on U.S.-flag vessels within one year of enactment. That figure would rise by 1 percent a year until a 20 percent maximum figure is reached. Several months ago, the Reagan admin­ istration came out against the bill. Despite that, the bill has continued to pick up support. It now has 146 co-sponsors. Sen­ ator Paul Trible (R-Va.) has introduced a •similar bill in the Senate. ^' September 1983/LOG/23 t.\ �—i;a»gi_ ur.r— iHHp ;••:? •Ut i i' t-'-r f rjlHE SS PIONEER (Sea^ Land) docked at Port New­ ark, N.J. earlier this month after a short run to Northern Europe. She is a contented, well-run ship, as QMED Jim FonviUe will soon learn. He signed on when the ship was in port. FonviUe, who lives in North CaroUna, ships out of New York. He has been on the beach for several months. He got married last year and wanted to spend some time at home with his wife. FonviUe is full of plans. He wants to go down to the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. to secure his rating. The shipping rules were recently amended. In order to qualify as a first-rank QMED, he and other QMEDs will have to pick up six specialty courses offered at the Lundeberg School. While he is down at Piney Point, FonviUe wants to check into the college courses offered there. He would like to get his degree some day, and Piney Point may or may not fit into his plans. But the point is that the school gives him an option that he would otherwise not have. If FonvUle has some time, he should talk to John Baughman, a feUow crewmember who won a scholarship from the SIU. Baughman is a good example of what a member can do if he makes use of the options the SIU provides for its members^ SIU Representative Joe Air paid off the vessel. There were few beefs aside from the quaUty Hassan-A-Asamari is a messman aboard the SS Pioneer. 24 / LOG / September 1983 -^1 QMED Jim FonviUe stands in front of the SS Pioneer. of films being shown. Immedi­ ately after the Union meeting was over, Air went over to the company headquarters buUding and checked into the issue. Air is popular with the mem­ bers onboard the ship. It's easy to see why. He takes an interest in the people he represents. When Air saw an SIU photog­ rapher onboard the ship, he grabbed him and made him take a picture of Oscar Roman. "It's his first trip," Air said. "I want him to have something to re­ member it by." Crewmembers onboard the SS Pioneer complimented Chief Steward T.R. Goodman for the way he ran the steward department. John Baughman, who sails as a QMED, is a former Seafarers Scholarship recipient. �OS "Chevy" Figueroa (left) and John Alberti, a member of the shoregang, take time to pose for this picture. Messman Oscar Roman is on his first trip. Peter J. Mistretta, AB, enjoyed the North European run. •BBQs Are a Success Aboard Kopaa Life aboard ship can get pretty routine. But Milton Thrash, chief steward on the Kopaa (Pacific Gulf Marine), knows how to liven things up. He has cookouts, and all the crewmembers really seem to enjoy them. Here are a few shots from the most recent one. > tts. i V Oiler Kenny Pell is ready for tils ••**** ribs. Another successful barbeque is enready to cut into the barbequed ribs, joyed by the Kopaa's crewmemDsrSe '' f,4ypfi-. ".e :S'3^ % ' «;# •1^% Chief Steward Milton Thrash checks out his spread before the line opens. September 1983 / LOG / 25 - M �JM'l .- I, -/-• Checks Await Seafarers • it ; %:• LiVERMORE, Robert 8. LOPEZ, Miguel Jr LOPEZ, R LUSK, George E LYNCH, Ronald D AMOUNT LYNN, Billy E. NAME $ 4.00 MANNETTE, J. S ADAMS, Earl 11.00 MARINO, William F ALLEN, George ......... 15.00 MARRA, Paul D ANDERSON, Robert L. .. 8.00 MARTINEZ, S. E ARNOLD, Thomas ...... g.00 MATHISEN, Lonnie D. Jr. BACON, Louise A. ...... 18.86 MATTHEWS, Tyrone J. BELL, James E. 29.00 MATTSON, Leonard G BELL, Tyrone.......... 70.00 McCANTS, N. B. BESLER, Douglas 0 18.66 McDERMOTT, Michael J. BETTIS, Lonnie Jr 15.00 McGUINESS, S. J. BLAIR K 2.00 MEEHAN, William J BLAIR, Kenneth E 17.00 MENDOZA, J. S BLANCHARD, J. D. .... MILLAY, William ........ BOOTH. Joseph 0. -TO BRINGLE, John S. Ill...... ^J.OO MILLER H. 733.00 MILLER, .Henry W. BRCX:K, Roy Fl... . 18.00 MISSIMER, D BURKE, Thomas A. 29.00 MITCHELL, Ed L. ....... BUTTS, Hormon V......... 26.00 MORRIS, Edward GANDELARIO, Galvan Jr... 23.00 MULL, David R CARRANZA, L 15.00 NEWSOME, D. ........ CASTRO, Ramon 4.00 NIEVES, Rorencio CERRATO, Santiago ...... 43.00 PENTON, D. A. Sr...:.. CINTORINO, Fred 18.00 PERDUE, Charles E. ... CLELAND, Jay 26.00 PETERSON, Donald E. . COHEN, JayC. 26.00 PIERRE, George C COOKE, Michael A 15.00 RAFF, Robert G COSENTINO, Joseph F. ... COUMAS, Chester R....... . 6M.W RAMLAN, JImmIe ...... REDGATE, James T.... CRAWFORD, S. V 11 M CROSBY, Sam A CRUZ. George L •ALTON, Jack M DARANDA, Stanley 129.TO DEDOMENICIS, F 4.W DEMPSEY, David A 16.TO DICKENS, Glenn E 27.00 DILL, Henry L DYER, Clarence V...... ^ f2.TO EDGE, Marlon 10.W EVANS, G 6.OT EWING, Dane G. 124.M FALCON. Alberto M 2L00 FLORES, David 204.00 GAYNOR, Ellis 308.00 64.00 GONZALES, O 4.00 GRANTHAM, Eugene T. 4.00 GUERRERO, Orlando L... GUTIERREZ, Alberto M 4.00 HACHEY, L. W. 3.00 HAMMACK, T. S 19,00 HARRINGTON, James P.... 21.00 HARRISON, William D. ..... 21.00 HERNANDEZ, Victor 60.00 HESTER, Douglas B. Jr 11.00 HILBURN, Thomas 32.00 HILL, Marcos 23.00 HOnr, Ernest R. Jr 43.00 HOUCHINS, ClarenceM. ... 6.00 HOWARD, Michael.....r• 5.00 HURT.Ndand 27.00 JACK, Wllmen Jr 4.00 JACKSON, Kedrick M. 7.00 JOHNSON, Gordon 4.11 KARGANILLA, Roland 25.00 KAUFMAN, Kathryn D. KELLY, John 2.00 KHUEAQI, George D. 42.00 KOTAN, Julius ... 4.00 LANIER, Clyde H. 13.00 LEWIS, C. N. .... 20.00 LEWIS, John D. AMOUNT NAME AMOUNT NAME The following is a list of Seafar­ ers who have unclaimed wages from Delta Steamship Lines, Inc. as of Aug. 24, 1983. Legal Aid . REHM, Arnold F. ROBLES, William .......... RODRIGUEZ, R ROGERS, DeeR ••••• ROY, Glenn SANCHEZ, Gilbert Roy SANTOS, Diogenes SHIMIZU, Terrance SINGLETARY, Murphy J. ... SMITH, Robert......; SMITH, Robert D. Jr. ....... SMOLEN, David M SMOLEN, David M SPEARS, B.B SPENCER, Don D. STAGG, Timothy J SUNDBERG, Walter TAYLOR, Lawrence R... . THACKER, James TOUSIGNANT. Alfred R.... • URTLAngeloJ VELEZ, Jose R VENTRY, Michael VIEIRA, John WARD, John E WARFIELD, Joseph WILLINGHAM, Henry C WILSON, A. G WINDER, Robert WORTHY, Richard WRIGHT, Richard A YOUNCE, Eric YOUNG, Earl H ZYLINSKI, George T 4.00 .35 8.00 10.00 36.00 23.00 18.00 18.66 60.00 5.00 ,1.00 1.00 10.00 39.00 11.00 26.00 3.00 16.00 7.00 3.00 4.00 18.00 4.00 32.00 25.00 62.00 6.00 43.00 64.00 15.00 642.00 37.00 18.00 15.00 6.00 94.00 6.00 18.66 79.00 32.00 29.00 26.00 8.00 18.00 36.00 10.00 13.00 5.27 3.00 8.00 36.00 6.00 2W.W 26.TO 21.00 5.00 23.00 15.00 18.66 4.00 9.00 10.43 26.TO 8.OT J^ 27.00 -38 Maritime-Defense Study Sought One of the merchant marine's most valuable functions is troop and supply delivery in time of national emergency and war. But the U.S. merchant fleet has shrunk because of unfair foreign competition and the lack of gov­ ernment help. The nation s se­ curity is shrinking proportion­ ally. A bill that could help turn the nation's security around has been referred to the Armed Services and Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committees. H.R. 3289 sponsored by Rep. Charles E. Bennett (D-Fla.) asks Congress to allocate $1 million in the 1984 budget to establish a commis­ sion to study the merchant ma­ rine and defense. ° If enacted, a five-member commission will oversee staff research into maritime's vital defense role and the problems that keep the industry from meeting national defense re­ quirements. As proposed, the Secretary of the Navy will be appointed chairman with the Marad ad­ ministrator and three presiden­ tial selections representing mar­ itime operators, shipbuilders and labor filling out the commission. Based on the commission's findings, the bill suggests rec­ ommendations for specific ac­ tions be presented in a study report to Congress, the presi­ dent and the public nine months from the date the commission begins ifs work. Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes AUGUST 1-31, 1983 'TOTAL REOISTEIliD Ml Groups ^ dm A CIttsB Glass C TOmSHIPKD Ml Groups ^ Class A Class B Class C 'REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Algonac 38 Port Algonac 15 50 17 ' 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 29 2 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 14 2 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 1 Port Algonac Port Algonac rtm nts ''f ,-$• 33 19 91 27 grteSHA' t° BT nuSr rtS 28/LOG/September 1983 7 93 21 0 2? 1 16 6 36 15 83 24 1 13 23 In the event that any SlU memliers have legal problems In the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is being published. The member need not choose the recom­ mended attorneys and this list Is In­ tended only for Informational pur­ poses: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Abarbanel^ 358 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10001 Tele. # (212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Beigrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Md. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 CHICAGO, ILL Katz & Friedman 7 South Deartjom Street Chicago, III. 60603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Mich. 48822 Tele. # (313) 532-1220 GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White 1 Western Avenue Qloucesler, Mass. 01930 Tele. # (617) 283-8100 _ HOUSTON, TEXAS Archer, Peterson and Waldner 1801 Main St. (at Jefferson) Suite 510 Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. # (713) 659-4455 & Tele. # (813) 879-9842 LOS ANGELES, CAUF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. # (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON, CAUF. Fogel, Rothschild. Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington, Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 834-2546 ..J':?. MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Ala. 36602 Tele. # (205) 433-4904 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, La. 70112 Tele. # (504) 586-9395 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Kirschner. Walters, Wiliig, Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 110 1429 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 ST. LOUIS, MO. Qruenberg, Sounders & Levine Suite 905—Chemical Building 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO, CAUF. John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & Ritchie too Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele. # (415) 981-4400 SEATTLE, WASH. Davtes, Roberts, Reid, Anderson & Wacker 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Wash. 98119 Tele. # (206) 285-3610 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P. A. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. # (813) 879-9842 �SlU Explores Health Care Crisis Answers € — What costs more than $70,000 a day? Health and welfare claims for SIU members, pensioners and their families cost $70,000 a day since the government slammed the doors shut on U.S. Public Health Service hospitals in 1981. Now, some nine months after Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) and others urged the General Accounting Office to begin an investigation into the situation and possible solutions, the SIU will have a chance to outline its problems and suggestions to the GAG. A meeting is set for the end of September between GAG in­ vestigators and Union officials in an attempt to solve the stag­ gering financial problem all mar­ itime unions face since the hos­ pitals were shut down. For almost 200 years mer­ chant sailors were entitled to free medical care at the govern­ ment's hospitals. When those hospitals were closed, merchant sailors were the group of pa­ tients left in the cold. Gthers were taken into various govern­ ment programs. Seafarers know the cost is high and just this past June voted to roll their 7.5 percent wage hike into the Seafarers Welfare Plan to help offset some of the enormous costs. SIU Legislative Director Frank Pecquex said there are several options the Union will present to the GAG investiga­ tors. The first would be to re­ open the Public Health Service facilities, or to allow merchant sailors to receive treatment at other government hospitals such as veterans or military health care units. Another possibility would be to include merchant patients in the government's CHAMPUS program. That program re­ placed the Health Service hos­ pitals for all its clients except At Sea/^ President Wilson or Taylor to Pakistan Some time this month the SS President Wilson or SS President Taylor (APL) will sail from Vancouver, Wash, to Karachi, Pakistan with 13,670 metric tons of wheat. t Mafson Line Mulls a New Barge Matson Navigation has let out bids to more than 20 U.S. shipyards to build a new barge for the run to and in the Hawaiian Is. between Honolulu and Maui, Hawaii and Kauai. The 350-foot barge will supplement the containership SS Mauna Kea. She will be self-loading and will hold 224 20-foot containers and 60 refrigerated containers. The 4,500-long-ton barge will have 1,200 hp and cargo tanks to carry 1,700 long-tons of molasses. The shipyard low bidder was to have been picked by the end of last month and construction started in the fall. The barge is set to enter service in the first half of 1985. MARAD OKs U.S., Delta, APL Ship Swap Early this month MARAD okayed a ship swap deal between the U.S. government's Reserve Fleet, APL and the Delta Line. Delta Line will give three C-3s, the SS Del Monte, SS Del Valle and SS Del VIento to APL for two older container ^hips, the President Elsenhower and President Roosevelt from the U.S. government's Re­ serve Fleet. APL will then turn in the three C-3s to the government for credit against the construction costs of three new C-9 containerships, the SS President Lincoln, the SS President Washington and SS President Monroe. MARAD says each C-3 is worth $3-million. APL will have to pay the U.S. some $2.8-million, the difference in value between the President Elsenhower and President Roosevelt and the value of the three C-3s. President Jackson Goln' to Indonesia On Sept. 19 from a West Coast port, the SS President Jackson (APL) will voyage to Indonesia carrying 4,918 metric tons of bagged rice. NeMf Era for American President Line APL, 135 years on the Pacific run, early this month went from one shareholder to 20,000 as its shares were sold to the public and the Diamond Shamrock Corp. of Dallas, Texas took over the line from the Natomas Co. of San Francisco. sailors. He said there could even be a possibility of a direct pay­ ment or reimbursement to the Welfare funds from the govern­ ment to make up for the cost. Along with SIU, the GAG will talk to other unions, industry sources and medical personnel to try and find a solution. No •date for the study has been set. PMA Shipping Scene August 1983 REGISTERED SHIPPED SAN FRANCISCO 17 Class "A" 67 0 Class "B" 2 Classic"........... 0 0 2 Relief 0 19 Grand Total (All Groups) 69 SEATTLE 38 Class "A" 61 4 Class "B".. 4 1 Class "C" 2 5 Relief 2 48 Grand Total (All Groups) 67 HONOLULU 4 Class "A" 4 0 Class "B" 0 1 Class "C"... 1 1 Relief 0 6 Grand Total (All Groups)..... —.. 5 jjU.L "V- lia&y '' • Hi'l' • '7 APL's parents were the Pacific Mail Steamship Co. which sailed the Isthmus of Panama-Oregon Territory run during the Gold Rush to California in 1848. The prospectors took ships from the East Coast to Panama. They then either hiked or rode across the Isthmus to the Pacific and Pacific Mail vessels. Today the line sails to Asia. Pride of Texas Off to Egypt On Sept. 25 from the St. Lawrence Seaway, the SS Pride of Texas (Titan Navigation) will carry 32,000 tons of bulk corn to either Port Said or Alexandria, Egypt. Treasure Hunters Flock to Marine Library Treasure hunters are flocking to the Atlantic Co.'s Marine Library in New York City all set to explore for sunken treasures, now easier to find with new electronic technology. The library has a list of the cargoes of sunken treasure ships, their descriptions and maps of where they went down. Useful tools to the treasure hunters. Delta Carlbe to Go to Israel On Sept. 30 from a Gulf port, the SS Delta Carlbe (Delta Line) will voyage to Haifa or Ashdod, Israel with 29,800 long tons of grain. Danube-Black Sea Canal Almost Done Gne of Central Europe's biggest civil engineering projects and Rumania's top investment scheme, a 64 kilometer canal linking the Danube River with the Black Sea near the port of Constantza, is nearly ready for opening. Thousands of Rumanian canal diggers are digging out the last 12 kilometers of the new waterway. The $1.75-billion canal will cut off 380 kilometers from the barge voyage down the river to the sea and take four hours instead of two days from Cernavoda on the Danube. The excavation began in 1949 with 50,000 workers wielding pickaxes and shovels until digging stopped in 1954. Then in 1976, 30,000 workers began digging again with excavators to load the trucks with earth. Beside the canal, three island ports, two giant locks, 100 kilometers of railroad and 160 kilometers of roadway were built. Bucharest says the canal will pay for itself in 25 years, handling between 80 to 100 million metric tons of freight yearly. Also canal water will irrigate the dry Dobrogea area. West Germany completed her 62 kilometer missing link in the Rhine-Main-Danube Rivers-Black Sea Canal. September 1983/LOG/27 V. ; v'w.y 4 ? " •,'r .f- �T-. Deep Sea 1 Elvin O. Aldridge, 62, joined the SlU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a cook. Brother Aldridge was born in Columbus, Miss, and is a resident of Slidell, La. Earl Wayne Clark, 65, joined the SlU in the port of New York. Brother Clark sailed as an oiler. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio and is a resident of New Port Richey, Fla. Chester Ralph Coumas, 63, joined the SlU in the port of Jacksonville in 1960 sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Coumas up­ graded at Piney Point in 1969. He has two years of college and has also worked as a hair stylist and roulette croupier. He was born in Manteca, Calif, and is a resident of Las Vegas, Nev. Jack William Craft, 55, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Craft was born in Ft. Worth, Texas and is a resident of Houston. James Lloyd Danzey, 59, joined the SlU in 1941 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Danzey was graduated from the Piney Point LNG Course in 1978. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of Chickasaw, Ala. 'f.f 1975 when the containership was captured for 72 hours by a unit of the Cambodian Army off that country's shores. He met his wife of 34 years, Mar­ tha in 1949 in a USMSTC vessel bound for Camp Agana, Guam, where they were mar­ ried. Seafarer McDonald was born in Woonsocket, S.D. and is a resident of San Francisco. George Raymond Gra­ ham, 65, joined the SiU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore^ sailing as a wiper and in the steward department. Brother Graham is a resident of Grand Rapids, Mich. Gordon Lee Davis, 62, joined the SlU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. Brother Davis was born in Rome, Ga. and is a resident of Arabi, La. James Madison Glenn Jr., 61, joined the SlU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician for SeaLand. Brother Glenn was a crane maintenance electri­ cian on the Sea-Land Shoregang in the port of Houston from 1977 to 1983. He also worked as a salesman. Sea­ farer Glenn is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Atlanta, Ga., he is a resident of Hous­ ton. 28 / LOG/ September 1983 Martin "Marty" McSwIng Hammond, 54, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 saiiing as a recertified bosun. Brother Hammond was graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in June 1981. He also sailed during the Vietnam War and was a former member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific (SUP). Seafarer Hammond is a veteran of the U.S. Army after World War II. A native of Loris, S.C., he is a resident of Picayune, Miss. Cyril Archibald Henning, 62, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as a deck maintenance and 3rd assistant engineer. Brother Henning helped the Union in an organizing drive and was a former member of the MAW. He was on the Delta Line Shoregang in the port of New Orleans from 1952 to 1956 and from 1975 to 1978. Sea­ farer Henning was born in Gretna, La. and is a resident there. Junius Lacks, 55, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1959 sailing as a FOWT and cook. Brother Lacks attended Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship (SHLSS) Edu­ cational Conferences in Piney Point, Md. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Navy Seabees after World War II. Seafarer Lacks was born in Virginia and is a resident of Midlothian, Va. Nolan Raymond Ledet, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1965 sailing as a ship's delegate. Brother Ledet has a chief engineer's license. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Sea­ farer Ledet was born in Port Arthur, Texas and is a resi­ dent there. - Ferlton "Shakey" Jack Mears, 52, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1955 sailing as a recertified bosun. Brother Mears was graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in August 1975. He also helped to or­ ganize the Virginia Ferries and completed the SHLSS LNG course in 1979 in Piney Point, Md. Seafarer Mears is a wounded PFC veteran of the U.S. Army's Co. C, 38th In­ fantry Regiment in the Korean War. He holds the Purple Heart Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, BAR Marksman's Badge and the Korean Serv­ ice Medal with a Bronze Star. Mears was with the Army's 1677th M.P. Co. in West Ger­ many. Before that, he was awarded the Japanese Army of Occupation Clasp. Born in Wachapreague, Va., he is a resident of Brodnax, Va. Sammie Neal Nelson, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1960 sailing as a wiper. Brother Nelson worked on the port of Seattle SeaLand Shoregang from 1978 to 1980. He is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Nelson was born in Wisconsin and is a resident of Federal Way, Wis. Ernest Lee Odom, 63, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Odom was bom in Alabama and is a resident of Brewton, Ala. Tomas C. Ramirez, 60, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 saiiing as a BR utility. Brother Ramirez hit the bricks in the 1965 District Council 37 beef. He was bom in the Philippine Is. and is a resident of Martlney, Calif. Herbert "Mac" Gaylord McDonald, 65, joined the SIU John Latiman Rivera, 63, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1960 sailing as a bosun, in 1938 (charter member) in the port of tankerman and chief pump­ Baltimore sailing as a chief electrician, crane man. Brother McDonald was maintenance, shore crane maintenance aboard the SS Mayaguez electrician (SCME) and delegate and chief (Sea-Land) as an AB in May (Continued on Next Page) �-- - Pick a Promise, /n the Tradition of the Sea Any Promise This item comes from the "Good News/Bad News" de­ partment. First the good news. The Reagan administration called existing cargo preference programs for government ship­ ments "extremely important." That's what Howard Watters, the Maritime Administration's deputy administrator told a group of midwestem corn growers last month. The bad news, which is also old news to Seafarers, is that Watters told the growers the administration won't support any expansion of cargo preference to the commercial trades, in other words the Boggs bill and other efforts to guarantee cargo for American ships. The big question for the administration is this: If cargo preference is "extremely im­ portant" to American shipping, why doesn't the administration enforce the current laws? AMVER Rescue System is 25 "The old seafaring tradition of fellow mariners assisting each other in distress is alive and well in today's international maritime community." That was the word from AMVER, the Automated Mutual-assistance Vessel Rescue System as it be­ gan celebrating its silver anni­ versary in July. In the 25 years since the vol­ untary maritime assistance net­ work was formed by the Coast Guard, hundreds of lives have been saved and millions of dol lars in property reclaimed by shaving precious minutes from time needed to locate and plan the rescue of ships at sea. Members—16,000 in all from 95 nations—radio destinations and routes to AMVER. The in­ formation is filed onto com­ puters and referred to when dis­ tress calls are received from search and rescue organizations at one of the 17 Coast Guard AMVER bureaus by teletype. The vessel in trouble and nearby ships can be instantly located and the fastest rescue operation and approach determined by computer and cabled back. "The mechanics to make this simple concept work are ex­ traordinary," said one AMVER spokesman. "The system op­ erates using the latest in high technology computers, 105 co­ operating radio stations in 25 countries, and satellite and terrestial communication." Some 6,000 messages reach AMVER daily and the com­ puters plot the travel of about 2,400 ships. Though many nations con­ tinue to fund their own search and rescue agencies, it is im­ possible to track their own ships when they are half-way around the world. This is where AM­ VER services are especially es­ sential. WANTED! ^ Steward Department Upgraders Learn up-to-date skills needed aboard today's vessels. It's your ticket to Job Security! -• •? • J- Apply Now! Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook PenstaHBFS Corner (Continued from Page 28.) pumpman. Brother Rivera worked on the San Juan, P.R. Sea-Land Shoregang's SOME from 1966 to 1974. He was torpedoed on May 20, 1942 on the SS Clare (Bull Line). Seafarer Rivera Is a veteran of the U.S. Army In World War II. He also worked as a shipfitter. A native of Ponce, P.R., he Is a resident of Bayamon, P.R. Fernando Roxas Roa, 65, joined the SlU In the port of Tampa In 1950 sailing as a cook and baker. Brother Roa sailed In 1945 for the USMSTS as a storekeeper. He was born In the Philippines and Is a resident of Jersey City, N.J. Reuben Sigwart, 65, joined the SlU In 1946 In the port of New York sailing as an AB on the OS Long Lines (Trans­ oceanic Cable-AT&T) In 1983. Brother Sigwart was born In Colorado and Is a resident of Silver Springs, Nev. James Meiford Smith, 65, joined the SlU Jn 1939 In the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Smith also sailed as a chief engineer In 1982 for MEBA, District 2. He was bom in Wlllard, Ohio and Is a resident of KIrkland, Wash. Marvin Wliber West, 66, joined the SlU In the port of San Francisco In 1969 sailing as an AB and last sailed on the SS Pt. Mantee (Point Shipping). Brother West be­ gan sailing In 1945. He was born In Ovielo, Tenn. and Is a resident of Stearns, Ky. Norman Raymond Finger joined the Union In the port of Algonac, Mich. In 1976 sailing as a pilot-mate for the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Co. from 1976 to 1978 and for Dunbar and Sullivan from 1978 to 1980. Brother Finger was graduated from the PIney Point Towboat Operators Course In 1979. He Is a resident of South Gage, Mich. William Morgan White, 70, joined the SlU In the port of San Francisco In 1956 sailing as a bosun. Brother White last sailed on the SS Pennsylva­ nia (Alpin Steamship) In 1977. He was born In Coffeyvllle, Kan. and Is a resident of Oak­ land, Calif. Edward Joseph Galiagher, 63, joined the Union In the port of Cleveland in 1968 sailing as a deckhand on the tug Virginia (Great Lakes Towing) in 1967. Brother Gallagher began sailing in 1939 and was a former mem­ ber of the International Broth­ erhood of Operating Engi­ neers Union. He Is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Navy In World War II. Laker Gallagher was bom In Cleveland and Is a resident of Lakewood, Ohio. Great Lakes Chester Keith Burfey, 65, joined the Union In the port of Frankfort, Mich. In 1954 sail­ ing as an AB on the M/V Viking (Ann Arbor Railroad) from 1947 to 1975. Brother Burley was born In Manlstlque, Mich, and Is a resident of Frankfort. Atlantic Fishermen Augustine Pisciteilo, 63, joined the SIUmerged Atlantic Fishermen's Union In the port of Gloucester, Mass. In 1980, sailing for the Gloucester Fisherman from 1967 to 1981. Brother Pisciteilo was bom In Gloucester and Is a resident there. - September 1983/LOG/29 I Ifr �I Deep Sea Pensioner Arnaldp Aleman, 62, died on June 20, 1982. Brother Aleman joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1970 sailing as a FOWT. He was born in Honduras and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving is his widow , Zoila. Pensioner Francisco Alvarez, 73, passed away on July 26. Brother Alvarez joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Tampa sailing as a cook. He was born in Tampa and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, • Gloria and a sister, Angelica Arongo. Pensioner Thad Rudolph De Loach, 58, succumbed to coro­ nary disease in the Methodist Hospital in Jacksonville on July 2. Brother De Loach joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1954 sailing as a chief steward. He began sailing in 1946. Sea­ farer De Loach was born in Glennville, Ga. and was a resi­ dent of Jacksonville. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville. Surviving are his widow, Jessie; a daughter, Karen and a sister. Zona B. Harvey of Satauna, Fla. Pensioner Vin­ cent Jerrold Fitz­ gerald, 76, suc­ cumbed to heart disease at home in New Orleans. Brother Fitzger_____ aid joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. He began sailing in 1948. Seafarer Fitzgerald was born in New York City. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, New Or­ leans. Pensioner Joseph 'SJoe' Clement Le Wallen, 65, died of heart disease in Asheboro, N.C. on Sept. 29, 1982. Brother Le Wallen joined the SIU m 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun and 2nd mate. In 1976 he rode the 55 Sugar Is­ lander (Pacific-Gulf Marine). He was a member of the MEBA, District 2 from 1968 to 1976. Seafarer Le Wallen also sailed in World War II, Born in Alamanco County, N.C., he was a resident of Asheboro. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Ashe­ boro. Surviving is his widow, Dantzler. Pensioner Al­ fonso Esperanzer Lopez, 74, passed away on July 3. Brother Lopez joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He was born in Puerto Rico and was a resi­ dent of Vieques, P.R. steward. He attended the Piney Point Crew Conference No. 8 in 1970. Seafarer Rudnicki was born in New York and was a resident of Franklinton, La. Surviving is his widow, Vir­ ginia. Pensioner Wil­ liam Myron Stark, 73, suc­ cumbed to pneu­ monia in the Studebaker Com­ munity Hospital in Norwalk, Calif, on July 26. Brother Stark joined the SIU sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 33 years. Born in Pennsylvania, Seafarer Stark was a resident of Lynwood, Calif. Cremation took place in the Angeles Abbey Cre­ matory in Compton, Calif. Sur­ viving is his sister, Winifred M. Johnson of Lynwood. David "Dave" Blonstein, 54, died on Dec. 8, 1980. Brother Blonstein joined the SIU in 1946 George Wasden died on April r in the port of New 27. Brother Wasden joined the York sailing as a SIU in the port of Norfolk. He ' bosun and AB. He hit the bricks was a resident of Norfolk. Silrin the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor Raymond Nicholson, 57, died viving is a niece, Linda Waddell beef and attended all U nion con­ of arteriosclerosis in Seattle on ventions, political rallies and PiApril 3, 1981. Brother Nichol­ of Norfolk. Pensioner ney Point conferences from 1954 , Pensipner Wil­ ,q son joined the SIU in 1943 in Renfro Duke Hall, to 1980. Seafarer Blonstein liam tVoeras, 77, 66, died ofheart- the port of Norfolk sailing ^ worked on the Sea-Land Shorepassed away : 'iJJ' ' • lung failure m the bosun. He Was born in Mary­ gang in Port Elizabeth, N.J. from from arterioscle-^ r!;! J Clear Lake Hbs-^ land and was a resident of Se­ 1967 to 1978. From 1958 to 1967 rosis at home in pital, Webster, attle. Interment Was in the Sevhe rode the sludge barges Dykes Brooklyn, N.Y7 T- ' Tekas on July 24. erna Park Mt. Carmel Cemetery and Judson K. Stickle (A & S on July ' Brother Hall in Baltimore,, Surviving are a Transport). Dave was born in Brother Woeras son, Kenneth of Tampa and two joined the"' SIU in 1942 in the ,Brooklyn, N.Y. and was a res­ sisters^ Majorje Ries of Canyon, joined the SIU in tlie porUof port of Baltimore sailing as a ident of Howard Beach, Queens, Calif, and Shirley Irvin. New York sailing as a wiper chief steward. He began sailing N.Y! Surviving are his widow, since 1946. He was bdm in EsAnn, who said "• • • he was in 1935, sailed during World Pensioner Sig­ tonia and was a naturalized devoted to his family" (two sons, War II and sailed inland for the urd Odegaard, U.S. citizen. Burial was in Neil, a teacher, and Charles a G & H Towing Co. from 1958 84, passed away Greenwood Cemetery in Brook­ to 1960. Seafarer Hall was born psychologist)and". . .heserved on July 12. lyn. the Union and the Union cause in Tampa, Fla. and was a resi­ Brother Ode­ Wilbur Franklin Yarrington for all the years he was associ­ dent of Houston. Interment was gaard began sail­ in Forest Lawn Cemetery, ated with the industry. . . . He ing in 1926 and Jr., 59, died in the Pajucara Houston. Surviving are his was extremely loyal and dedi­ joined the SIU Clinic, Recife, Brazil on June 6. widow, Bernadette; three sons, cated to the SIU no matter what sailing as a deck maintenance. Brother Yarrington joined the Michael, Glenn and Ronald and the cause . . Dave was always Seafarer Odegaard was born in SIU in 1946 in the port of Bal­ two daughters, Sharon and there for the Union." Norway and was a U.S. natu­ timore sailing as a reefer engi­ Jeanette. ralized citizen. He was a resi­ neer. He also attended San Ma­ Pensioner dent of Port Richey, Fla. Sur­ teo County (Calif.) Community Pensioner Carlos De Leon, Walter Jastrzeb- viving are his widow, Edith and CoUege. Seafarer Yarrington was 75, passed away ski, 69, passed a niece, Thelma McKenzie of born in Delaware and was a on July 25. resident of Daly City, Calif. Sur­ away on June 6. Rochester, N.H. Brother De Leon viving are his widow, Virginia Brother Jasjoined the SIU in Pensioner Ar­ and a daughter, Susan. trzebski joined the port of New thur Robert Rud­ ^ the SIU in the ^ _ __ York in 1950 sail­ nicki, 68, died on f port of New York ing as a steward utility. He beAug. 18. Brother Vn sailing in 1946. Seafarer De in 1952 sailing as a LNG FOWT. Rudnicki joined Leon was bom in Puerto Rico He began sailing in 1947. He the SIU in the and was a resident of Rio Pied- was bom in Kozlowka, Poland port of New Or­ ras, P.R. Surviving are his and was a naturalized U.S. cit­ leans in 1958 sail­ widow, Victoria and his daugh­ izen. Surviving is his widow, ing as a ship's delegate and chief Sophie. ter, Teresa of Rio Piedras. •f V •i . \'/ •^1 'i' "•M • tV- • '- • •. t I •<i '«'• • 30 / LOG / September 1983 mmm. ' .'1 �m SSSSS^Hik^^SSSS Great Lakes Pensioner Robert Gelkison Borland, 66. succumbed to a perforated ulcer in the Orlando (Fla.) Hospital on July 16. Bor­ land joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961. He was born in Scotland, U.K., and was a resident of Orlando. Crema­ tion took place in the Carey Hand Crematory, Orlando. Sur­ viving are his widow, Barbara of Northridge, Calif, and a son, Loren. Edward Charles Hammer, 89, passed away on Aug. 26. Brother Hammer joined the Union in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. in 1961 sailing as a deckhand and line­ man for Great Lakes, Towing, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., Luedtke Engineering, Dunbar and Sullivan and Han­ nah Marine from 1921 to 1981. Brother Hammer was bom in Buffalo and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Mildred and two sons, Leonard and Robert. Pensioner Carl Christ Johnsen, 83, passed away on July 13. Brother Johnsen joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Chicago, 111. He sailed for the Great Lakes Towing Co. and the Great Lakes Dredge and Deck Co. from 1947 to 1966. Laker Johnsen was a resident of St. Petersburg, Fla. Surviving is a daughter, Juanita of St. Petersburg. Pensioner Howard Edgar Kight, 63, died of a heart attack in the Charlotte (N.C.) Hospital on June 20. Brother Kight joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1955 sailing as an oiler for McKee and Sons in 1974. He began sailing in 1951. Kight was born in Alleghany County, Md. and was a resident of Charlotte, N.C. Interment was in Ever­ green Cemetery, Charlotte, N.C. Surviving is his mother, Annie of Frostburg, Md. Pensioner Anthony M. Korsak, 62, succumbed to cancer at home in Cleveland, Ohio on July 13. Brother Korsak joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Philadelphia. He was born in Pennsylvania. Cremation took place at Cremation Services, Cleveland. Surviving are a sis­ ter, Mrs. Ralph (Petronella) Qualtiere of Cleveland and a nephew, Louis E. Qualtiere of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Pensioner John Joseph Rotta, 74, passed away on July 5. Brother Rotta joined the Union in the port of Milwaukee, Wis. in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for the Great Lakes Towing Co. He was bora in Milwaukee and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Mary Rose and a daughter, Mrs. Marion Malkowski of Miles, Wis. Pensioner Carl David Shoup, 75, succumbed to heart-lung failure at home in the Hardin County Home in Kenton, Ohio on May 23. Brother Shoup sailed as a watchman. He was born in Pennsylvania. Burial was in the St. Mark's Reformed Cemetery in Monroe, Pa. Surviving is a sister. Ruby I. Thompson. Pensioner Francis Leroy Slygh Jr., died of heart failure in the Lakeland (Fla.) Medical Center on May 12. Brother Slygh joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Lorain, Ohio sailing as a deckhand for the Great Lakes Towing Co. in 1982. He was bora in Sandusky, Ohio and was a resident of Lakeland. Cre­ mation took place in the Lake­ land Crematory. Surviving are his widow, Gail; a son, Robert and a daughter, Debra. Marine Cooks Pensioner Francis Donald Berkeley, 80, passed away from heart failure in the Laguna Honda Hospital, San Francisco on July 11. Brother Berkeley joined the SlU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union (MC&SU) in the port of San Francisco. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1941. Berkeley was a MC&S cook and baker for 20 years. Bora in Colorado, he was a resident of San Francisco. Cre­ mation took place in the Pleas­ ant Hill Cemetery Crematory, Sebastopol, Calif. His ashes were scattered at sea. Surviving are his widow, Nancy and three daughters, Linda, Cynthia and Clara. Pensioner John "Johnny" Childs, 62, died of a heart attack in Seattle on June 29. Brother Childs joined the MC&SU in the port of Seattle sailing as a messman. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1943. Childs was M5r( a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. A native of Seattle, he was a resident there Cremation took place in Seattle Surviving are a niece, Sharon N. Mason of Lynwood, Wash, and a nephew, Darrell Mason. Pensioner Aquilino Bautista Corpus, 89, succumbed to a brain hemorrhage in the Wadsworth U.S. Veterans Administration Medical Center in Los Angeles on May 13. Brother Corpus joined the MC&S in the port of San Francisco, first sailing on the West Coast in 1950. He sailed as a cook for 25 years. Corpus also rode the SS Modesta of Manila, P.I. Bora in the Philippines, he was a resi­ dent of Los Angeles. Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery, San Gabriel, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Perse veranda; a daugh­ ter, Lever of Singapore, Malay­ sia and Manila; four nephews, Alfonso of Manila, Crispin, Benito and Alexander Picar, all of San Francisco and two neices, Arlene and Dr. Maria Picar of San Francisco. Leroy Johnson, 64, died from a ruptured ulcer aboard the 55 President Cleveland (APL) on Sept. 2, 1982. Brother Johnson joined the MC&SU in the port of Seattle first sailing on the West Coast in 1945. He sailed as a chief cook. And he was bora in Georgia and was a res­ ident of Portland, Ore. Surviv­ ing is a sister, Willie Mae Hart of Portland. THERE'S NO ROOM FOR JUNKIES ON OUR SHIP9! BE A PROFESSIONAL SEAMAN AVOID NARCOTICS! September 1983/LOG/31 ii �''v^ ••" . ,:,^iv:.,v.i:;,, i• . ' -A. i V Directory of Ports DispatcKers Report for Deep Sea ^VUGr 1 31' 1983 Port Gloucester NewYork Philadelphia Baitimore Norfolk... Mobile NewOrleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilminoton Seattle Puerto Rico.. Houston.. PineyPoint Totals <, "I. I :> , • • : .Vi .! • •-•^5 . '1': 1^r., .Jl.; . ^ f fv .i •Hi!;- TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 250 600 83 24 1 55 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 3 0 11 1 0 11 6 0 7 17 0 10 30 100 52 9 2 52 28 1 42 23 0 24 11 0 , 51 11 1 29 16 ' 0 7 3 0,4 2 0 31 15 1 26 19 0 11 3 0 7 16 0 48 19 0 29 14 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 3«1 124 5 251 141 1 Port Gloucester NewYork Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile NewOrleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston PineyPoint. ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 41 2 0 0 0 ^0 9 2 0 6 6 0 2.0 0 39 11 3 15 2 0 18 14 0 5 2 0 16 17 0 8 9 0 22 5 0 020 2 2 0 41 11 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 8 3 0 13 0 1 52 15 1 20 9 0 28 9 1 5 1 0 27 13 2 2 6 0 26 13 0 000 Totals 244 Port Gloucester NewYork Philadelphia Baltimore..... Norfolk.. Mobile NewOrleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattie Puerto Rico Houston PineyPoint Totals . Port Gloucester NewYork.... Philadelphia — Baitimore Norfolk.. Mobile. NewOrleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston ^. Piney Point Totals *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 33 0 1. 6 4 -21 \ 19 v 10 0 . % 10 10 21 0 -i m 82 5 182 1 14 0 1 2 1 8 8 28 2 8 0 3 0 76 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 - 0 1 :0 — 0 0 4 1 32 0 10 3 2 27 15 17 2 11 3 9 0 132 \ :..... ;... :... Totals All Departments 1 32 0 13 7 0 14 9 11 1 9 7 16 0 120 72 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 0 21 0 0 0 2 0 8 0 0 0 21 1 3 0 23 0 1 0 23 0 1 0 10 0 10 0 124 1 "REGISTCRED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 0 1 0 0 • 35 0 0 ,0 1 0 0 0 37 614 0 207 63 3 1 6 0 39 11 0 23 10 0 29 50 116 21 6 78 33 1 102 29 5 55 30 5 64 24 2 10 7 0 119 47 1 0 0«2 849 300 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 1 0 ., 2 6 0 0 4 6 1 153 45 0 2 0 0 43 3 0 15 * 3 0 34 6 1 84 29 1 40 26 0 58 17 5 26 10 0 58 22 3 9 7 0 83 33 0 000 23 " 609 0 1 0 69 0 1 0 10 014 0 21 10 44 0 30 0 26 0 11 0 25 0 13 0 47 0 0 10 312 207 11 3 42 0 3 3 1 11 20 • 70 8 10 3 10 0 184 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 2 0 0 0 8 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 6 108 0 19 20 5 38 36 94 10 33 19 24 18 430 0 9 0 0 0 1 6 3 55 1 4 1 0 0 80 ^ . ^ . - A; . 0 0 3 51 2 21 11 4 42 12 31 6 15 13 33 0 244 17 248 11 47 34 27 81 75 205 69 65 38 82 0 999 0 17 0 2 0 4 7 4 90 3 11 2 0 0 140 70 2,014 1,690 182 , 0 ' . 0 863 712 94 \ 565 337 5 •• ^ "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ^"'Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. n- Trip Reliefs Shipping in the month of August was up from the month of Juiy. A totai of 977 Jobs were shipped in August on SiU-contracted deep sea vesseis. Of the 977 jobs shipped, 565 jobs or about 58 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were fiiied by "B" and "C" seniority peopie. There were 70 trip reiief Jobs shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a totai of 391 relief jobs have been shipped. •:\ ; ;;;i, Take the Baste Welding Course • at SHLSS. Course Starts November 21 ii; ' :. V '•\t F' iV K V Send in your application today. t See your SlU Field Representative, or fill out the application in this issue of the LOG. h aj / LOG / September 1983 iSfev, Frank Drozak, Pmsident Ed Tumar, Exec. Vice President Joe DIGiorglo, Secretary-Treasurer Leon Natl, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Gamp Springs, Md. 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Glair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301)327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216)621-5450 COLUMBUS, Ohio \ 2800 South High St., \P.O. 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LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213)549-4000 Support SPAD �'•/ It's Your Move ..... At AFL-CIO Council Meeting Labor Makes Plans for Future U.S. Economic and Social Gains I j''. - Make it in the Right Direction To crew U.S! Flag ships today, you have to keep up with world technology. Make your move toward good pay, pxcellent working conditions and a secure future. Enroll in the SHLSS Automation Course November 21 . Fill out the application in this issue of the Log. of Contact the Admissions Office at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Maryland 20674. KNOW YOUK RICHTS Congresswoman Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) had some words of en­ couragement for labor's programs when she attended the recent meeting of the AFL-CIO Executive Council in Boston. During a break in the work session, she chatted with three of the Federation's executive council members, from left, Paul Burnsky, president of the AFL-CIO Metal Trades Department: Frank Drozak, president of the SlU and the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department, and Vincent Sombrotto, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS 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 ofiicer 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 ^fAtlantic. Ciulf. 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 ntonths. which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membershijj. 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 triLst fund agreements. All the.se agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are proteeted exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any,violation of your shipping or .seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 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 contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for DI" on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time, any SIU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS EQUAL RIGHTS. All members arc guaranteed equal rights in employment and as'niembers of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no piember may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he iji ylenie4 the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. Illl||||ll|llillllllll|||||llll||llllllll|||lltllllllllllllilllll>l|||| patrolman or other Union official, 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 purpo.ses of any individual in the Union, j officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing J articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective j:. membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed-.,' by membership action at the Siy^tember. 1960. meetings^ in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Lo^ policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of.' the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Boaril may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. . PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no 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 supplving a receipt, or if a member is required to nutke a payment and is given an olficial receipt, but feels that he should not.have been required to make such payment, this should iritrnediatcly be reported to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. 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 w^ith • 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 because 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 .10 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 recotds or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Itay and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. September 1983/LOG/33 , i- 4 m - .r -II m �. '.f A, Digest of Ships Neetings . f. -•f' }s=; :''4 •* " 'v »: '-'ti- I'IT :]M- .< L «• •i '\fW ,vi: (It'- '1:. ^it' U("H'5!V' •W 'iil •vi ': M.-.- •fiSi 'ill; ' • -rli f %" H .Htv, i. AMCO TRADER (American Coastal Lines), July 3—Chairman Al Whitmer; Secretary Timothy B. Flem­ ing: Educational Director Marcario. No disputed OT. Minutes of the last meet­ ing were posted. No new communi­ cations have been received except for the LOG. The chairman suggested that an anchor pool be started to build up the ship's fund and to purchase mov­ ies. He also mentioned that the ship's library is sorely in need of books. Crewmembers were urged to bring up any beefs they may have at Union and shipboard meetings, not in bars or other public places. The steward will order new pillows and mattresses for the crew. It was also noted that the messmen's room needs a new fan for proper ventilation when the air condi­ tioner is not running, and that the crew needs a washer and dryer. A vote of thanks was given to the steward de­ partment for their good work this voy­ age. BAYAMON (Puerto Rico Marine), June 13—Chairman William D. Morris; Secretary Sidney Garner; Educational Director Joseph Bailey; Steward Del­ egate John Katsos. No disputed OT. All is running smoothly aboard ship. Payoff is scheduled to take place in San Juan, P.P. The ship is then due for the dry dock in Baltimore. All com­ munications from headquarters have been posted. A memo was read from the chief engineer regarding the new sewerage system, and he reminded crewmembers not to throw matches, cigarettes and towels into the system. The permanent jobs issue was dis­ cussed. The entire crew is 100 percent against permanent jobs. They feel strongly that it doesn't concem just the "key men," but the entire membership. A letter will be sent to headquarters regarding the Bayamon crew's feel­ ings on the subject. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: San Juan, P.P. COMANCHE (American Bulk Car­ riers), May 30—Chairman G.E. Annis; Secretary J.A. Darrow; Educational Di­ rector D.P. Swaner; Steward Delegate Henry Armstrong Jr. No disputed OT. The chairman reported that since the ship was activated, it has not received any communications from headquar­ ters. At that time, it was mentioned that the Comanche was under orga­ nizational status and that all crewmem­ bers were to abide by the contract. A new drinking machine and washing machine were installed, but the TV and video still need fixing. Also, the bosun requested a donation of $20 to buy new movies. A standing ovation was given to the new steward depart­ ment for their excellent food and serv­ ices. Heading out to Karachi and Sin­ gapore, then back to Los Angeles or Portland for payoff in August. i :• l-n- *I < COVE MARINER (Cove Ship­ ping), July 7—Chairman Freddie Goethe; Secretary Henry W. Roberts; Educational Director Clarence Crowder; Deck Delegate Stephen H. Ful- ford; Engine Delegate Nathaniel Kiser Jr.; Steward Delegate John Forbes. No disputed OT. There is $10 in the ship's fund. The chairman announced that he and the pumpman will be taking a two-month relief trip. He urged all members to participate in Union activ­ ities when ashore and also stressed the importance of donating to SPAD. A discussion was held about the TVa percent wage increase going into the Welfare Plan, and when a vote was taken by the patrolman on July 2, the crew unanimously voted in favor of the resolution. Items needing repair in­ clude the washing machine and dryer. Also, there is no drinking fountain on the deck department side of the ship, and the drain in that department needs fixing so that the shower functions properly. All rooms do not have fans, but the chief engineer said he has 12 on order. A vote of thanks was given by all hands to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA CARIBE (Delta Steamship Line), July 3—Chairman K. Koutouras; Secretary Russell A. Cobb; Educa­ tional Director Billy Joe Ball; Deck Delegate Lewis H. Francis; Engine Delegate Steven M. Welan; Steward Delegate Prince Baker. There was some disputed OT in the deck and steward departments. The chairman reported that the ship's next port would be Haifa, Israel, arriving there around July 12. He also gave a brief lecture on safety aboard ship and stressed the impor­ tance of upgrading at Piney Point and of making voluntary contributions to SPAD. The crewmembers talked about the IVz percent raise that went to the Welfare Plan, and a brief discussion was held on the permanent jobs issue. Following the discussion, a vote was taken on whether to have permanent jobs, and the entire ship's crew voted against the issue. They concluded that what was good for one Seafarer is good for all Seafarers, and they didn't think that having members with per­ manent jobs would help the Union in any way. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. The secretary thanked the crew for helping to keep the messhall area and pantry area clean, and a vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Haifa, Israel. GOLDEN PHOENIX (Titan Navi­ gation), July 10—Chairman Fred Dorney; Secretary Jesse B. Natividad; Educational Director Romito E. Base; Deck Delegate Abdulla S. Esayi; En­ gine Delegate John Miller; Steward Delegate P.B. Sanderson. No disputed OT or beefs. There is $20 in the ship's fund. A letter from headquarters was received aboard ship pertaining to the pay increases. It stated that the yVa percent wage increase would be ap­ plied to the Welfare Plan. This decision had been reached because the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan cannot continue to provide the benefits for members, dependents and pensioners with its current income. Also, contracted com­ panies with vessels being laid up are unable to increase their contributions to the Welfare Plan. With the loss of the USPHS hospitals, the cost of pro­ viding medical benefits to members, dependents and pensioners has gone up an additional $1 million. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Safaga, Egypt. MANHATTAN (Hudson Water­ ways), July 10—Chairman Robert J. Edwards; Secretary Richard Keefe; Deck Delegate John Kane; Engine Delegate Jonathan Young; Steward Delegate John Wriggins. No disputed OT or beefs reported. There is $56 in the ship's fund. The chairman talked with the crew, discussing both the estimated time of arrival in upcoming ports and the need for constant up­ grading and self-improvement of crew­ members. The washing machine in the crew's laundry is broken. That and other items will be included on the repair list to t)e turned into the boarding patrolman at payoff. Chief Cook Ivan Gomez will be leaving the ship. He was given a round of applause and a vote of thanks by the crew for being such an exceptional cook—and a great person. Payoff will be in Long Beach on July 12; then on to Valdez, Alaska. MOUNT VERNON VICTORY (Victory Carriers), July 23—Chairman J.D. Foster; Secretary B.E. Fletcher; Educational Director L. Nixon. No dis­ puted OT or beefs. The ship will be paying off in Texas City, Texas on July 24. The chairman asked that all needed repairs be noted on the repair list such as the locks and hooks on doors. He also talked about the importance of the Boggs Bulk Bill to the maritime industry and stressed the necessity for all crewmembers to write to their congressional representatives and ask for their support of this piece of legis­ lation. The importance of donating to SPAD was also stressed at this time. Everything was reported to be running very smoothly. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job very well done and for keeping the crew happy by putting out some very good food. Next port: Texas City, Texas. 34 / LOG / September 1983 ^Ssssss.. NEW YORK (Bay Tankers), July 3—Chairman L.C. Rich; Secretary W. Wroten; Educational Director W. McMillion; Deck Delegate Lance Zoll^ ner; Engine Delegate Steve Bower; Steward Delegate Kassen ^alah; Treasurer Scott Shackleton. There was some disputed OT in the steward de­ partment. There will be $40 in the ship's fund after the arrival pool in Long Beach, at which time the treas­ urer will try to purchase some new movies. The chairman explained to crewmembers that the wage increase will be diverted into the Welfare Plan this year, and that this action—a direct result of the Reagan administration's closing the USPHS hospitals—is needed to maintain health benefits for members and their dependents. The secretary urged members to support this resolution, reminding them that it is vital to keep the Welfare Plan finan­ cially sound. The engine delegate re­ ported that a wiper was taken off ship sibk in Valdez, Alaska, and that a pumpman was taken off sick in Pan­ ama. These are two examples of the medical expenses that the Welfare Plan must now bear since the USPHS hospitals have been closed. The ed­ ucational director left the vessel in Panama for medical treatment, but the chairman has the educational mate­ rials from Piney Point which are avail­ able to all. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for its ex­ cellent food and service. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas Corp.), June 12—Chairman F. Cottongin; Secretary G. Richardson; Educational Director S. Marno; Deck Delegate John W. Cooper; Treasurer Douglas A. Clark. No beefs or OT reported. A motion was made and passed for each crewmember to do­ nate $1 to the ship's treasury each trip. This fund will be for emergencies. The chairman noted that pollution in­ formation has been posted. He asked that all crewmembers read the notice, especially the items which state that you shouldn't throw trash and garbage overt)oard within 50 miles of the shore, and that all garbage and trash should be placed in cans when inside this 50 mile radius of land. The educational director reminded all members who qualify that upgrading opportunities are available at Piney Point. He also stressed the importance of writing to congressional representatives, seek­ ing their support for the Boggs bill. A discussion was held on the merits of permanent jobs versus rotary shipping. All members agreed that they pre­ ferred rotary shipping. Next port: Port Arthur, Texas. OVERSEAS VALDEZ (Maritime Overseas Corp.), July 3—Chairman William Feil, Secretary R.H. Mann; Educational Director J. Chianese; Deck Delegate Bradford Wheeler; Engine Delegate Stanley T. Grooms; Steward Delegate N.F. Taylor. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck depart­ ment. The chairman said that he spoke with the captain during the past week. The captain wanted to remind crew to keep their quarters clean. He does not want to invade the privacy of crew­ members and will count on each one to adhere to all rules. On the subject �of drinking, he mentioned that anyone caught over-Indulging In alcohol will be searched and disciplinary action will have to be taken. There was some confusion over the resolution that was received pertaining to the IVz percent raise. Crewmembers felt they did not know enough about the subject to vote, but they were in agreement that there is a problem with the health care issue. Next port: Diego Garcia. PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), July 10—Chairman K.R. Marston; Secretary D.G. Chafin; Educational Director R.J. Bowman; Steward Del­ egate Miguel A. Robler. No disputed OT. The chairman told members that in order to change the 90-day rule for "A" seniority Seafarers, they must send a handwritten letter to the Negotiating Committee. He also told the crew that he would be leaving the ship this trip in Elizabeth, N.J. due to health rea­ sons. In his farewell comments he said, "I tried for seven minutes at the last meeting to express my thanks and gratitude to this crew for the way you have treated me. Again I say you have been a very good crew, and I hope you treat the next bosun the same as you have treated me. Thanks again and farewell." Several repairs have now been on record for over three months, but have not yet been fixed. They include the video machine, the TV and the antenna. It was also sug­ gested that a portable toilet be put onboard for use by the longshoremen. Everyone was asked to be considerate of their fellow seamen and help pre­ serve some sense of privacy. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Thanks were given to the stew­ ard department for the good food and service and for the early feedings. Npxt port: Elizabeth, N.J. POINT VAIL (Point Shipping), July 3—Chairman John Moss; Secretary George L. Vourloumis; Educational Di­ rector Hanable Smith; Deck Delegate Marvin P. Zimbro; Engine Delegate Theodore Bush III. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck and steward departments, the chairman reported that no new communications had been received onboard ship since departing Port Said, Egypt, although word had been received with regard to the June 15th reuse and what was being done with it. He also stressed the importance of donating to SPAD to help keep the maritime industry afloat. The mail sit­ uation is very poor; this problem will be brought up with the boarding pa­ trolman. Also, the ship needs fumiga­ tion. Next port: Nederland, Texas. ST. LOUIS (Sea-Land Service), July 24—Chairman William F. O'Brien; Secretary Humberto Ortiz; Educational Director Michael Donlon; Deck Dele­ gate Jose D. Bonefont; Engine Dele­ gate Humberto Vazquez. No disputed OT or beefs. Everything is running fairly smoothly although two men missed the ship in San Juan, P.R., a fireman and a wiper. The secretary reported on the wage increase going into the Welfare Plan. He felt that it was the right action for the Seafarers and their families. Since the USPHS hospitals closed, the Union has been taking care of providing medical care to members and their dependents, and this has proven to be a heavy burden on the Welfare Plan. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (SeaLand Service), July 3—Chairman John Higgins; Secretary Sam Brown; Edu­ cational Director Willie Lindsey; Deck Delegate B. L. Jarratt; Steward Dele­ gate Eddie Fisher. No disputed OT. There is $15 in the ship's fund. This money will be used to purchase a clock for the new seamen's club in Morgan Point, Texas. Sam Brown, the ship's secretary will buy a ship's wheel clock for $28, and this will be a gift to the club from the entire crew of the SeaLand Economy. There is also $70 in the movie fund. Much of the credit for building up this amount is due to Willie Lindsey who made up the arrival pools and took care of the movie funds. With a new videocassette machine, this fund will now go toward the purchase of movies. The secretary reported on the new seamen's club. The grand open­ ing was June 5. This is a branch of the much larger club in Houston, and they have bus service from Sea-Land's main gate to the club from 1500 to 2100 hours. A meeting will be held with the port steward upon payoff in New Orleans. There is no excuse for running out of fresh fruit on the voyage and for not getting fresh melons with port stores upon arrival in Port Ever­ glades, Fla. The steward department is doing a very good job with the supplies available, and its members were given a vote of thanks. Next ports are scheduled to be Port Everglades and Houston, then back to New Orle­ ans for payoff on July 10. SENATOR (Coordinated Carib­ bean Transport), June 26—Chairman D. McCorvey; Secretary J. Gillian; Ed­ ucational Director R. Joslin; Deck Del­ egate P.M. Rose. No disputed OT or beefs reported. The chairman read the letters received from headquarters pertaining to the IVz percent raise going into the welfare fund. The mem­ bership was very misinformed about this issue, and it still needs some clarification. He also relayed some good news—^the washing machine has fi­ nally been repaired. The company says that they are going to keep a spare washing machine in the warehouse to bring aboard when one breaks down and can't be repaired. He also had some information about the status of QMEDs. Garbage chutes have been designed and made up by the bosun. These are for theconvenience of crewmembers—to be used for dry garbage only—so it would be appreciated if all hands would use these chutes and help keep the ship dean. Next port: Miami, Fla. Digest of Ships Meetings STUYVESANT (Bay Tankers), June 19—Chairman Fred Findahl; Secretary R. Fluker; Educational Di­ rector B. Stockman. No disputed OT. The chairman reported that a wire had been received from headquarters with regard to new wages, and that there will be no rate increase since the IVz percent raise will go into the Welfare Plan. The ship is scheduled to pay off on June 23 in San Pedro, Calif., and he will see the Union representative at that time. He also reminded those members who are eligible to take ad­ vantage of the classes and upgrading programs offered at Piney Point. The secretary thanked the crew for helping to keep a clean ship, and on behalf of the rest of the Stuyvesant crew, he wished Brother Chester Hughart all the best of luck on his retirement from SlU. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: San Pedro, Calif. TRAVELER (Ogden Marine), July 10—Chairman Walter Butterton; Sec­ retary A.W. Hutcherson; Educational Director Howard Daniels; Deck Dele­ gate Bobby L. Riddick; Engine Dele­ gate Peter Sorensen; Steward Dele­ gate Jerry E. Wood. No disputed OT. There is now $100 in the ship's fund and all donations are welcome to build it up. There have been no communi­ cations from headquarters except for the announcement that the wage in­ crease will go into the Welfare Plan. The chairman said he hoped that everyone understood the reasons for this—that with the closing of the USPHS hospitals, medical expenses have climbed tremendously. He also noted that he has had a good crew to work with this voyage and to keep up the good work. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Alex­ andria, Egypt. WALTER RICE (Reynolds Met­ als), July 3—Chairman James F. Cun­ ningham; Secretary Sam Davis; Edu­ cational Director M.W. Roberson; Deck Delegate Stephen W. Gardiner; Stew­ ard Delegate Denell Reynolds. No dis­ puted OT was reported, but some beefs were brought up by the engine delegate. The captain will draw up a list for relief in Philadelphia, for the men who are taking time off, and a repair list will be turned in. The ship will pay off in the port of Philadelphia, and the chairman stressed to the mem­ bers the importance of donating to SPAD. He also mentioned that while in port the rooms will be sprayed for roaches. Everything else appears to be running smoothly, although one problem of invasion of privacy was reported. It will be brought up with the boarding patrolman. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Phila­ delphia, Pa. Official ships minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: MflmM KVBJOPER OVEMEAS VIVIM PAIMOT MLTMIME PORTUm BEAVER CTA1E LYN SANPBIRO SARTAiARBARA SAHTAUICU BUTTBR fiVRHHErr G8VE1RABBI BaTARUW BELTARBBRE BBUnOBEAVOR MBa UHB BEACH MBBflJE MBRUPANU OVERSEAS CHICAB8 OVaSEAS JOYCE SEA-IAHB DBOBER SEA4AIRI BEVBHrei SEA4Aa EEPIBRa SU-lAMEXnCSS sa4AniRDaaDa Sa-IAM MHOVAia Sa4AMIIARMa YFAHAa fin sa-iA»PAca Sa-LAWPHNra sa4Aa PROBOca SU-UURI VOYAOa SYMOFTEIAS LMTAUHn ULIRASU Monthly Mosnbership Meetings Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Algonac Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan St. Louis Honolulu Duluth Jeffersonvilie Gloucester Jersey City Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Date , Monday, October 3 Tuesday, October 4 Wednesday, October 5 Thursday, October 6 .Thursday, October 6 Friday, October 7 Friday, October 7 Monday, October 10 : Tuesday, October II Wednesday, October 12 Thursday, October 13 Monday, October 17 Friday, October 21 Friday, October 14 Thursday, October 6. Friday, October 14 Thursday, October 13. Wednesday, October 12 .Thursday, October 20 Tuesday, October 18 Wednesday, October 19 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 1.. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. September 1983/LOG/35 �» .-ir- Admiral Rowden Takes Helm As Military Sealift Commander Vice Adm. William H. Row­ den became the 14th com­ mander of the Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSG) in of­ ficial ceremonies held at MSG headquarters in Washington, D.G. August 2. He relieved Rear Adm. Warren G. Hamm, Jr., who now resumes his post as Deputy Commander/Director of Operations for the command. VADM Rowden previously had been commander of the Na­ vy's Sixth Fleet in the Mediter­ ranean. In his new role as MSG commander, he now has re­ sponsibilities for the 150 ships in the MSG Controlled Fleet. A native of New Hampshire, Adm. Rowden is a 1952 gradu­ ate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He served at sea from 1952 until 1957, the last two years as com­ manding officer of the coastal minesweeper USS Cormorant. He returned to sea in 1963 to command the escort ship USS Bauer for two years, and in 1973 he commanded the guided mis­ sile cruiser USS Columbus. In his new position at Military Sealift Command he is respon­ sible for providing the necessary sealift to deploy and sustain mil­ itary forces overseas, as rapidly and for as long as operational requirements dictate. personals LeHemiah Doctor Na Daniel Doctor HuyettS. Hogan Please contact your daughter, Joyce Brower, 807 S-E. Hth St., Wagoner, Okla. 74467. Thomas J. Shields Please contact your daughter, Jodi Hawes, 109-19 118th SG, So. Ozone Park, Queens, N.Y. 11421. You have a grandson! i ' •'IB Robert C. Crosley Please contact your son, Teddy, at (504) 347-3125. By Debbie Greene Survivors of July 4, 1942 Convoy PQ.17 I would like to hear from any remaining survivors from the SS Ironclad, SS Pan Kraft, Alcoa Ranger, Christopher Newport or other survivors of the July 4, 1942 convoy PQ.17 to Mur­ mansk. I arri interested in anec­ dotes or any pertinent infor­ mation concerning that convoy. Please contact: Fred T. Miller, 1304 P.H. 10, Castle Rock, Wash. 98611. •ffli^IurTthe Celestial Navigation Course at _SHLSS^ It'll help you learn what you need 1-1 ocean operator Over 200 Miles Ucense. And that Somact%l5TsiU pfeld Re°preTemXe, or fill out the application in this Issue of the Log. Course Starts November 7 36/LOG/September 1983 a) tl SeaLog X-Word Across 4\. Please contact Sandra Adele Dean Linder at 2910 N.W. 65th St., Miami, Fla. 33147 or call (305) 835-9702. She's trying to organize a family reunion. I. Component of smog 4. Period of time 6. Moisture 8. Hartwr; port II. Weak 15. Animaifat 16. Yarn 18. Baba or Muhammad 20. • your are, s/he is 21. DG connector 23. Delays: holds back 26. Kind of air rifie 27. Heavy cord 29. Conjunction 30. Ship's structure 32. Canal 33. Chum 34. Toward shelter 35. Pound (abbr.) 36. Virile males 38. thee I sing ... 40. Fellow SiU member (abbr.) 42. Alley 45. Part of AB Walesa 49. 51. Maintain 52. Row 53. Capri or Wight 54. Plural suffix 55. Feel ill 57. Wilbur's brother (abbr.) 59. Either 60. Remained 61. Thirty (Fr.) Down 2. Exclamation of surprise 3. Festive occasion 4. The bitter 5. Fore and. 6. Per.^— 7. Elevated railway 9. Alaskan port 10. Lake or canal 12. Precipitation 13. 49th state 14. Levees 17. Telegram 19. Canal 22. Entangle (as an anchor) 24. Bind together 25. Not in use 26. Complaint Beach, Calif. 28. Runs away 31. 36. Tally 37. Negative reply 39. Part of AGLIWD 41. Get out of debt 43. Oil 44. Place or location 4<B. Good, better. 47. Ship's cargo area 48. Horse's gait 50. Coagulate 56. That is (abbr.) 58. What comes into a sta. Answers to Previous Puzzle •a aaBBOB • �Job-Trip Relief Proposal At^^ttibership meetings held at all deep-sea ports in March, 1983, the membership approved the Headquarters recommendation that a six man rank and file committee, equally representing the Deck, En­ gine and Steward departments, be elected at the June membership meeting in the Port of New York to conduct an extensive study to determine the effect of the Per­ manent Job-Trip Relief Procedures for key ratings, established by the Seafarers Appeals Board on Dec. 16, 1981 and instituted on April 1, 1982 at all deep-sea hiring halls. On June 6, 1983, at the general membership meeting in the Port of New York, such a Committee was elected and reported to the Union Headquarters in Camp Springs, Maryland to commence the study, which when completed, would be presented to the membership. We, the undersigned Study Committee herein submit our find­ ings and recommendations. In order that the effect of the Permanent Job-Trip Relief Proce­ dures be fully evaluated, discus­ sions were held with rank and file members, various Union officials, the Seafarers Appeals Board, rep­ resentatives from various federal agencies, including the Navy, the Maritime Administration, the Mil­ itary Sealift Command, the Trans­ portation Institute, and delegates from the International Transport Workers Federation representing the Seafaring Section Manning Committee from 28 countries. From discussions with the Union representatives from these 28 countries, we find that they are having the same problems as we who sail aboard the U.S. flag mer­ chant fleet: automation, technolog­ ical change, crew reduction and demands for increased productiv­ ity. From each group with whom we discussed the issue of perma­ nent jobs we found that it was not an optional issue, but mandatory. This is the position of those who basically generate and direct the cargoes for the vessels from which we derive our livelihood: the var­ ious Federal agencies, including the Nav^ and Military Sealift Com­ mand. We find that to move a ton of grain on an American flag vessel of 50,000 DWT the cost is $140 a ton. On a foreign flag vessel of the same tonnage, the cost is less than $60 a ton. Crew turnover on SIU contracted vessels is one of the causes of higher operational costs which creates a competitive dis­ advantage with our competitors. Contracts offered by the Military Sealift Command to U.S. flag op­ erators clearly state: Request for Proposal U.S^ Navy No. N0003383 R-306 "The Contractor shall ensure continuity of employment to the Helping Our Sister Unions Members of the SIU helped the Hotel Trades Department of the AFLCIO maintain a picket line against the Marriott Hotel at LaGuardia Airport in New York recently. Walking the picket line with the SIU were the ILA, the New York Central Labor Council and the Maritime Port Council. To the immediate right of the SIU banner, in a suit, is Vito Pitta, president of the New York Hotel Trades Department. greatest practicable extent among licensed and unlicensed personnel, within the fleet as a whole. This includes establish­ ing procedures to permit person­ nel to be re-employed upon com­ pletion of vacation, illnesses, etc." _ Discussions with top Navy per­ sonnel verified support of such contractual requirement. Our review of comments sub­ mitted by the membership by let­ ter, ship's minutes and patrolman's reports indicated mixed feelings concerning permanency. Complaints that permanency would curtail job turnover were found not to be true as the Shipping and Registration reports from the various hiring halls clearly indi­ cated that 24,601 days of relief were created between April 1,1982 and March 31, 1983, which in­ cluded; 129 76 28 53 8 1 Bosuns Stewards Pumpmen Electricians Reefer Engineers QMED/Plumber/Machinist 3 Passenger Utilities At this time, there are vessels that still do not have personnel holding permanent status. Another complaint directed at permanency was that those in­ volved would become "company stiffs". In all of the correspondence or discussions with the membership; we did not receive one complaint of this type. We, as seamen, are deeply con­ cerned about our future. In the past ten years, vessel size, mod­ ernized cargo handling proce­ dures, automation, technology, world-wide competition for control of the high seas, the age of our fleet and U.S. Coast Guard ap­ proved manning reductions have resulted in extensive job losses to the American seamen. As a Broth­ erhood of seamen; we are obligated to determine a fair and equitable distribution of whatever employ­ ment is available to the member­ ship. The problems involved are se­ rious and complex and demand that a larger body of membership representatives be involved in de­ termining what steps, programs and procedures are necessary to main­ tain a fair distribution of the avail­ able employment for the member­ ship. It is therefore, the recommen­ dation of this Committee that spe­ cial meetings be hdd in all ports during the month of March, 1984 for the purpose of electing rank and file delegates, all above the entry level, processing Class "A" seniority and equally representing the Deck, Engine and Steward De­ partments. The delegates as selected by the membership at the various ports, shall meet at the newly constructed quarters at SHLSS in Piney Point, Maryland for whatever period of time is necessary to review the condition of our Industry and de­ termine what proposals should be considered for the next contract negotiations. The agenda shall include per­ manency not only for the key rat­ ings but for the entire crew. Re­ search is presently being conducted by the Headquarters office to de­ termine the feasibility of the fol­ lowing; 1. Six months on and six months off with full pay and pension credit. 2. Six mrniths mi and four months off with full pay and pension credit. 3. Eight months on and four months off with full pay and pension credit. Pending the conference of" the delegates and their recommenda^ tion at the Meu-ch meetings, we further recommend the existing procedures involving the key rat­ ings continue till the present con­ tract expires on June 15, 1984 with the following exception, effective Oct. 1, 1983. *'A11 reliefs shall consist of 125 days subject to the vessels oper­ ational necessities." This Committee wishes to ex­ press our thanks for the assistance and cooperation provided by the Unions Headquarters staff, those from the SHLSS, representatives from the various contracted com­ panies, the Seafarers Appeals Board, representatives from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Military Sealift Command, Seafarers Manning Committee of the I.T.F. and the many rank and file members. Dated: August 30, 1983 Fraternally submitted, Robert Gorbea, Chairman, G-618 Robert Campbell, C-699 Tom Brooks, B-1196 William Koflowitch, K-467 Otis Paschal, P-752 Juan J. Patino, P-622 Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank—It's Your Life September 1983/LOG/37 �• .,, -.-J--,<,-....i -- The Permanent Job Situation . . ••"S J f.v 'It Made Shipping Better . . .' ,/•->•*' ' •r^ .'J (•€14 :.v. • -p \t \ >. •<p ••'tq- •'tH •j'!! I was a 198S recipient of the $10,000 Charlie Logan Scholarship. This award has aided me tremendously hi pursuing my education. I would like to take this opportunity to offer my thanks to the SIU for its help and support. It is my hope that aU who are eUgihle for the scholarship will he encouraged to submit applications for it. A wonderful opportunity such as this should not be allowed to go by without notice. Sincerely, Lisa C. LeBlen Chatalgnler, La. 'Grateful for Their Generosity • • On July 20, as I was serving as wiper aboard th§ Manhattan, I received the sad news that my 34-year-old daughter, Trini, had passed away. The ship's officers and crew took up a collection and generously donated $500. I want to tell the ofCLcers and my SIU brothers how gratefhl I am to them for their generosity and their show of sympathy jluring this difficult time. nratemally, Tilrarcio Sa^lndln R-789 'The Checks Will Help . . -•fe. V^- I want to say "thank you" to the Welfare Plan for the checks I received—the burial benefit check and the monthly pension benefit checks. They helped me a lot in taking care of my deceased husband's (Alfred E. Chung) medical and burial expenses. And the $300 jnonthly checks for me will help a great deal Thank you and the Welfare Office. Sincerely sroiiurs, Slice P. Chtuig CMn* Alfred B. caning) Konoliilu, Hawaii I would Uke to express my opinion on the permanent Job situation, having drawn some conclusions after sailing six months as chief electrician aboard the Sea-Land Pioneer. First, the argument that some brothers \ise of being more capable of performing a job through continual employment on one vessel is a true anomaly. Owing to the specialty courses at Pin^ Point, all members should have the same skills and capacity to execute their jobs. In fact, this is what the specialty courses were designed for in the first place. Second, permanent jobs have the potential of slowing the advancement of younger members, as it wUl be more difficult for them to obtain top jobs and gain invaluable shipboard knowledge. The precedent is also being set of 'A' book members being forced off ships through the taking of relief jobs; a circumstance which angers many A' book members. Third, the permanent job situation brings about an Imbalance hi the membership, creating a membership hierarchy which no longer conforms to the 'rotary shipping' ideals upon which our Union was founded. This aberration of the shipping rules can only fuel animosities among the membership, something obviously overlooked by our leadership. A serious reconsideration should be made of this repugnant and damaging situation. Tratemally srcrars. Clay P. Mitchell Glen Bnrnie, Md. 'Xopaa Xats Sound Chreat.. .* Here are some pictures of the "Kopaa Kats," a band of crewmembers off the Kopaa. I've worked as a professional musician all my life and play between ships, and the Kopaa Kats are as good as any I have ever played with. They really sound great. We have jam sessions after Chief Steward Milton Thrash's barbeques. What a great time! And the crew and (fflcers of the Kopaa are the greatest audience in the world. ~ Sincerely, Micheei B. Bagley B-1918 Blectrlclen, AS JEospM 'A Letter of Thanks . . •f5 lis This is a letter of thanks. I was aboard the Cove Sailor on May 3, 1983 when my accident occurred. We were performing a boat drill and I fell overboard with the lifeboat. With the help of Capt. Stephen A Robbins, the chief mate, the 2nd and 3rd mates, my watch partner, the two New York welders, the 1st engineer and the rest of the crew who helped in my two-hour rescue, I am forever grateful. I have been in surgery for my left shoulder and have several more operations coming up. But I am alive, and I'U always be thankftd to the wonderful crew of the Cpve Sailor. God bless you aU! Sincerely, Antonio B. TTevino T-760 Dallas, Texas Here are the "Kopaa Kats." They are (I. to r.) Chief Cook John D. Penneii on the bongos; Electrician Michael Bagley on guitar; Oiler Bill Ware on guitar; and GSU Leslie Crunch on the harmonica. 'Happiness Is • . f Happiness is having a friend, and I feel like Seafarers Welfare Han is more than a friend. Each day I can smile. My credit is OK. My health is better. I'm back working. Thanks again SID—you care. And to all the crew at Crowley Maritime ... stand taUl My thanks, Kenneth 8. Belyew Jacksonville, lla. Another "Kopaa Kat" Is Oiler Kenny Pell (I.) on guitar with the multitalented John Pennell on washtub bass. 38 / LOG / September 1983 -v I �A Special Report from the Journal of Commerce Boggs Cargo Bill Is Deemed Militarily Beneficial Bill because it is sponsored by Rep. Lindy Bbggs, D-La., at­ tempts to reverse the decline in U.S.-flag participation in the na­ NEW ORLEANS—A study tion's bulk trades. The U.S.by the Center for Naval Anal­ flag fleet carries less than 3 per­ yses has concluded that the cent of the bulk cargo imports Competitive Shipping and Ship­ and exports. The legislation, in its firstbuilding Act of 1983 could, if year, would reserve for U.S.passed, add substantially to the size of the U.S. merchant fleet built and operated vessels 5 per­ and increase the military utility cent of the nation's bulk trade. This percentage would increase of the fleet. The study also concluded that by 1 percent each year until HR-1242, as the bill is known, U.S.-flag ships carried 20 per­ would help to preserve the in­ cent of the bulk trade. The assistant secretary of the dustrial base of the United States for wartime expansion of the Navy requested an evaluation of this bill and its effects on the shipbuilding industry. However, the study group did sea-lift needs of the military. The Center for Naval Anal­ not attempt to judge whether the potential military benefits of yses led the study, which con­ HR-1242 justify passage of the cluded that without government legislation,. The group stated intervention, the U.S. merchant simply that if the federal gov­ marine "seems certain to con­ ernment does not act in a timely tinue declining in both numbers fashion, the U.S. merchant fleet and general flexibility." The major concentration of probably will continue to de­ cline, and the merchant fleet is U.S.-flag carriers today is in the the main source of vessels em­ liner trades. New vessels in the ployed in support activities dur­ liner trades tend to be specialpurpose general cargo and cbning a military emergency. HR-1242, also called the Bo^s tainerships without their own By BILL MONGELLUZZO Journal of Commerce Staff Reprinted with permission from the Journal of Commerce Why SlU Supports Cunard Re-Flag Bill (Continued from Page 40.) after this agreement was signed— a bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep.^ Leonore K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) with 15 co-sponsors to permit the re-flagging and operation in the coastwise trade of this for­ eign-built cruise ship. Unfortunately, the company proved to be more paper than substance, and both the com­ pany and the agreement with MEBA-1 collapsed. "With the decline in ship­ board jobs, the inclusion of the two ships in the U.S.-flag fleet would provide a substantial number of jobs for American sailors. There is no guarantee the SIU will get these jobs. But that is not the point. The point is they will be jobs for American workers," Drozak said. Also, the two ships, to be operated by Cruise America Inc., would test the waters to see if American-owned and American-crewed cruise ships can compete in the cruise trade. These vessels will not compete with any existing American service since there are no com­ parable U.S.-flag vessels calling on ports in the continental United States. "Under the present circum­ stances we are confronted with an industry whose ships are going down and whose yards are clos­ ing up, with no hope for reversal in sight... We have the choice of encouraging this one seed to grow, or of completely crushing it," Drozak said. cargo-handling capabilities. These vessels, the report stated, are limited in their ca­ pacity to be used for sea-lift operations. If HR-1242 is passed in its present form, approximately 329 new vessels would be con­ structed over the next 30 years, the report stated. These vessels would include: —214 dry bulk vessels of 20,000 to 35,000 deadweight tons, with their own ships' gear. —53 gearless dry bulk ships of 40,000 to 60,000 dwt. —50 ore-bulk-oil vessels of 60,000 to 120,000 dwt. —12 tankers of 50,000 to 80,000 dwt. These new buildings would increase by 40 percent the num­ ber of U.S.-flag merchant ships, and by 60 percent the tonnage of the fleet. From the perspec­ tive of the military, the smaller, geared bulk vessels would be the most desirable. HR-1242 contains provisions for reducing the costs of build­ ing and operating the new ves­ sels, but the report concluded that even with such provisions, U.S.-built and manned ships al­ ways will be more expensive than most foreign-flag vessels. As a result, it is estimated that when 20 percent of the bulk trades are carried on U.S.-flag vessels, shippers will pay be­ tween $1 billion and $2 billion more a year. Also, additional costs could be incurred if certain defense features are incorporated into the vessels. It is uncertain how many of these features would be incorporated during con­ struction, and how many would be covered by government sub­ sidy. The report suggested that the language of the proposed bill be tightened up in order to close potential loopholes. The legislation £ilso would en­ courage importers and export­ ers to merge, and enable them to satisfy the cargo preference requirements by pooling their shipments. The result would be larger, but fewer, ships. The legislation likewise de­ fines bulk cargoes in such a way that it leaves out cargo now carried in the bulk trades. Finally, the bill contains no incentives for shipbuilders and owners to incorporate defense features into new ships. Therefore, the report sug­ gested changes in the legislation that would ofiket the higher costs_ of building and operating U.S.flag ships, provide incentives for incorporating defense features into new vessels, measure com­ pliance of cargo-preference re­ quirements on a commodity ba­ sis rather than by total tonnage, and expand the definition of "bulk" cargoes. Ogden Yukon Rescues Fishermen (Continued from Page 7.) Cargo nets, life rings and blan­ kets were made ready to hoist the men aboard and ward off the damp, chilling morning. Captain George Nichols, MEBA 11 wrote in the Aug. 4 ship log, "One hour and 15 minutes later, all of the men were safe on deck." "They were so relieved. They were happy as larks, hugging everybody," said Proveaux. Stories of the misadventure that could have ended tragically were related through Spanishspeaking seamen. "They had been out for over a day. Several ships passed by them and they set off flares but 1 guess they didn't see them," said Pro­ veaux. For over a day they had drifted 200 miles from shore to the point of rescue. A storm had broken as they were enroute back to Spain with the day's catch, and as the seas grew choppy their wooden fishing boat snapped into many pieces. The fishermen soaked gaso­ line on the drifting wood and torched it in a first attempt at resuce. A ship passed in the night but by that time the flames were embers, said the fisher­ men. The men were carried on the Ogden Yukon toWard Spain. "It didn't dawn on me until two days after they left what had happened," said Proveaux. Everyone "pitched in" he said. Of the goodwill the crew of 17 was able to lend, he beamed, "It sure beats just watching the sun come up." September 1983/LOG/39 "i"' .. -••r �•%-k "' :., ..'i • ----- MIV Falcon Champion Is Launched % i;iC" ri. it s'-.s-f • ii'n : •-,'«-?Oi --rUTj - |i. • #• ^ •- •IV'TY' irlti'fr-" •f' k'^'V#!'! ii I, •'^•, -: ''t. -5i'^ ' -Yv"'' :• Si" --.IP:' • if" S'--^ Iff.. inWf>iiiS '•. ;'vr. i ^-v^-; %..y. A Time t The last American-flag sWp built in the Maritime Adminis­ tration's Construction Differ­ ential Subsidy program was launched at the Bath Iron Works shipyard in Bath, Maine on Sept. 10, 1983. "While in one moment we rejoice at the birth of this great American-built ship, simulta­ neously, we mourn the death of the American commercial ship­ building industry and we wit­ ness the American fleet sailing to the graveyard," said SIU President Frank Drozak, partic­ ipating in the christening cere­ monies. "What has been proposed by this administration—^its so-called maritime policy—is only the tiss of death today to our maritime industry tomorrow," remarked Drozak. "Slashing the CDS and ODS programs makes no sense without first proposing a re­ placement solution to the prob­ lem." And a Time to Mourn end of U.S. shipbuilding? The Falcon Champion—The end of CDS. Will It be the we sailed the ships for nothing, Time and time again, the policy makers have said the Amer­ ican maritime industry must be "competitive"—a catch-all word that puts the industry, unnec­ essarily, on the defensive. The launching of the Falcon Cham­ pion is the fruition of American competitive "know-how." She was. built below cost, ahead of schedule, technologi­ cally superior and will be effi­ ciently erewed. Drozak suc­ cinctly explained the inter­ national marketplace: If we built the ships for nothing and we still could not compete in the world market because our competitors would find a way to undercut the rates! "Today's launching is note­ worthy because it is taking place in the absence of a positive national maritime pohcy. A truly national maritime policy—with cargo reservation as its comeradvantageous to you to meet ^ .... 1 tiiA TTninn m< ard ships because the Union and discuss this in complete stone—is the best alternative to (Continued from Page 1.) the CDS and ODS programs. It would get the jobs. The SIU has been a consistent First, the law precludes any detail with Captain Lowen would assure the construction and outspoken proponent of kind of advance arrangement for (president of MM&P). preserving the American ship­ MEBA District 1, the Manne of ships like the Falcon Cham­ union representation. Anyone building mobilization base," with a minimal knowledge of Engineers, also tried to work pion so vital to our national economic and defense security. out an arrangement with Cun­ Prozak said. The SIU has vigorously op- labor law knows that. Second, ard. This was back in 1976. On "A national maritime policy , posed the Reagan administra- there is no guarantee that the June 4 of that year, MEBA-1 SIU will represent the unli­ ' tion's "build-foreign" pro­ entered into a contract with Ha­ would mean the revitalization censed jobs on the two ships. of our commercial shipbuilding posals, even though it is obvious We believe our membership waiian Adventure Cruise Lines that if dozens of new foreign- has the right to know the facts, which called for the company mobilization base. It would mean built ships are allowed to enter to acquire from Cunard the Cun­ more commercial work in the so let's set the record straight. shipyards across the nation so the domestic trades, thousands In a letter dated Sept. 23, ard Adventurer, to re-flag the of jobs could come the SIU's 1982, Capt. William Rich, an vessel, and put her into the that when conflicts erupt, our yards would be ready with w&y • official of the Masters Mates & Hawaii cruise trade. During the formulation of the In that pre-hire contract, equipment and trained workers. PUots, said: "As I mentioned to Boggs bill, some industry ad­ you on the phone, our president MEBA-1 agreed to a no-strike It would mean tens of thousands of jobs—on land and at sea— visors suggested the legislation Capt. Robert J. Lowen, in ad­ clause. The agreement stated: for an American workforce des­ would have an easier time if the dition to being president of "Since the company's invest­ "build-America" requirement MM&P is also an executive ment will be extremely substan­ perate for work. were dropped, but the SIU council member of the Inter­ tial, and because of the sensitive strongly supported that provi­ national Longshoremen's As­ nature of the cruise business Concluding, Drozak cau­ which requires bookings months tioned, "As we launch this great sion. . , ^ sociation. The MM&P is the "The SIU is committed to division of the ILA. As in advance, a condition of this sjup—^the Falcon Champion ^I maintaining a strong shipbuild­ marine a consequence of this relation­ agreement is that the Union hope that the public and the ing capability in the interest of ship the MM&P ... can deliver (MEBA-1) will at no time order, policy makers, the exporters and our country's national secu­ to Cunard Ltd. a no-strike pledge condone or tolerate any strikes the importers will understand or work stoppages among the that unless there is a national rity," Drozak said. from the ILA." While the SIU continues to Capt. Rich further suggested licensed personnel represented cargo policy program forthcom­ look at the whole picture of the that the company (Cunard) de­ by it, either during the term of ing—the free traders and oth­ U.S. merchant fleet, others view lay making any decision on the contract or at the end of ers—will have been successful the issue with simple self-inter­ . manning. He said in his letter. such term." That contract was signed tor in destroying our merchant ma­ est. "To sum up, before you make rine and in turning over the sea In a whispering campaign a decision and a commitment in MEBA-1 by Leon Shapiro. On June 8, 1976—four days lanes of the world to our ene­ conducted by some other labor reference to the manning of your (Continued on Page 39.) mies. organizations, the SIU has been vessels we believe it would be . accused of supporting the Cun- Why SIU Supports Cunard Re-Flag Bill 40 / LOG / September 1983 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource September 1983 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES M/V FALCON CHAMPION IS LAUNCHED A TIME TO REJOICE AND A TIME TO MOURN WHY THE SIU SUPPORTS BILL TO RE-FLAG SHIPS U.S. JOBS, U.S. TAXES AND U.S. DEFENSE DROZAK EXPLAINS MARITIME LABOR TO HILL GROUP BOGGS, TRIBLE BILLS WAIT FOR CONGRESS TO RETURN JOBS, DEFENSE AND CONSUMERS DEPEND ON BAN ‘THIS IS A FIGHT TO PROTECT JOBS OF U.S. WORKERS’ SEN. HENRY JACKSON DEAD AT 71 U.S. IS NA INLAND NATION WITHOUT A FLEET-BOGGS BULK BILL WOULD NARROW U.S./U.S.S.R. SHIP GAP BOGGS BILL AWAITS ACTION SEAFARERS AID STORM VICTIMS OF HURRICANE ALICIA DROZAK URGES NEW U.S.-USSR MARITIME PACT SIU HOSTS ITF SEAFARERS OGDEN YUKON SAVES 9 SPANISH FISHERMEN CONGRESSWOMAN CLAUDINE SCHNEIDER CONGRESSMAN FRANK GUARINI NEW CROWLEY PACT CONTAINS MANY IMPROVEMENTS DIXIE CARRIERS BEEF GOES TO NLRB TRIAL ON SEPT. 19 MEMBERS GAIN IN WAGES, FRINGE BENEFITS PICKET LINES ARE STRONG ON ALL FRONTS ON THE RIVERS AND IN THE GULF WITH SIU SIU LAUNCHES DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAM SIU PREPARES MEMBERSHIP FOR COMING OF COMPUTER AGE SHLSS PROGRAMS UPDATED COURSES SHLSS LAUNCHES DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAM AIM WILL FOCUS ON PREVENTION OF DRUG ABUSE SEAFARERS, LABOR ARE HEARD: JOBS! THE SIUNA STRENGTH FROM AFFILIATES AND EXPERT LEADERSHIP FORGE A POWERFUL VOICE SIUNA CLOUT APPLIED IN JOBS, SAFETY, HEALTH, MARIITME AND LABOR LAWS TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND JOBS ALASKAN OIL CDS PAYBACK TAKX-NAVY CHARTER LINDY BOGGS FRANK DROZAK PASSENGER VESSELS THE S-L PIONEER COMES HOME MARITIME-DEFENSE STUDY SOUGHT SIU EXPLORES HEALTH CARE CRISIS ANSWERS PRESIDENT WILSON OR TAYLOR PAKISTAN MATSON LINE MULLS A NEW BARGE MARAD OKS U.S., DELTA, APL SHIP SWAP PRESIDENT JACKSON GOIN’ TO INDONESIA NEW ERA FOR AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINE PRIDE OF TEXAS OFF TO EGYPT TREASURE HUNTERS FLOCK TO MARINE LIBRARY DELTA CARIBE TO GO TO ISRAEL DANUBE-BLACK SEA CANAL ALMOST DONE AMVER RESCUE SYSTEM IS 25 AT AFL-CIO COUNCIL MEETING LABOR MAKES PLANS FOR FUTURE U.S. ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL GAINS ADMIRAL ROWDEN TAKES HELM AS MILITARY SEALIFT COMMANDER PERMANENT JOB-TRIP RELIEF PROPOSAL BOGGS CARGO BILL IS DEEMED MILITARILY BENEFICIAL WHY SIU SUPPORTS CUNARD RE-FLAG BILL M./V FALCON CHAMPION IS LAUNCHED 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 09/01/1983 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. 45, No. 9 1983 Periodicals Seafarers Log