http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/b463c4485354e4f2069b625db25bb915.PDF 30f2bb25c9acfa0b3b3d701357b99882 PDF Text Text 1984 SlUNA Views Future With Corfidgic^ Sea-Land Wins 4 Fa Sea-Land, an SlU-contracted company, was awarded a threeyear contract with the Military Sealift Command to operate four of the TAKR Fast Sealift Ships under a new program. The four ships, converted SL7s, will each carry a crew of 26 unlicensed seamen and will be based in Violet, La. and Jack­ sonville, Fla. Each of the ships is equipped with 30 and 50 ton cranes, side-loading ramps and ••rwww i. This is one of Sea-Land's former SL-7s. The ships have been converted for use by the Miiitary Sealift Command in their Fast Seaiift Shi^ program. Sea-Land, an SlU-contracted company, won the contract to operate the first four. Each ship will carry a crew of 26 unlicensed seamen. —— 7 New Ship. New Jobs Aurora Joins SlU Fleet Makes First Grain Voyage Page 15 •i- Xi' '£TV fork lifts, aJl of Operated by the cfew^— The ships have been exten­ sively re-fitted in American yards to meet the military require­ ments of the TAKR program. Contracts for several more of the ships will be awarded later when their re-fitting is complete. The four ships are the Algol, Antares, Capella and Bellatrix. The Sea-Land contract with the MSC takes effect June 15. Visit SlU HQ, SlU's New Aurora & 19 New Ship. New Skills. New Jobs Training Starts On SlU's New Keystone State MeKhaht Marine '•M Page 15 SlU's New Keystone State Security Stressed Inland Crews Conference •Unity, Job Special Supplement-4»ages 21-26 m " �President's Report by Frank Drozak W HEN the brothers and sisters of the SIUNA came together at the convention this month, and at the historic In­ land Conference immediately following the convention, they brought with them many serious concerns. But the underlying concern was jobs and job security under the anti-labor and disastrous economic policies of Ronald Reagan. If all we did was sit there and tell each other how bad things are and this is what should be done, then get up and go home, we wouldn't really have accomplished much. We didn't do that. We determined to turn our legitimate concerns into action. We are doing that with our grassroots campaign. That cam­ paign, now in its second month, is working. All across the coun­ try the press is picking up on our concerns and issues. News­ papers and television are pre­ senting stories about the decline of our merchant fleet and ship­ building base. People are be­ coming aware. During the primary season, candidates for all levels of office saw the SIU. They can no longer plead ignorance. We have made sure they became aware of the nation's merchant marine and its problems. Late last month we had pres­ idential candidate Walter Mondale and several Democratic U.S. Senate candidates at SIU headquarters to outline their plans and ideas for our industry. This month we took our con­ cerns one step further, to the Democratic Platform Commit­ tee. That committee is charged with outlining the principles of the Democratic party, of setting the issues, the concerns and the framework of the party and its candidates. It was during this meeting that we were able to tell the policy makers what we, the SIU, believe should be done to save our industry, our jobs and job security, Here is part of what we pre­ sented to that committee; "The present administration professes great concern for America's national defense and has embarked upon an enor­ mous military buildup. Con­ gress approved $264.1 billion for defense in fiscal year 1984 and is considering appropriating $313.4 billion for defense in the next fiscal year. Yet despite the vast resources currently being spent to improve and strengthen America's national defense ca­ pability, little if any is being spent on America's merchant fleet and shipbuilding industry. Recent studies show that our merchant fleet is less than ade­ quate to undertake such oper­ ations. "The economic implications of the decline of our maritime and shipbuilding industries should not be ignored. We can­ not allow the demise of these productive industries because without them we will not have a strong economy. "The dangerous decline of the U.S. merchant fleet in the face of increasing foreign com­ petition in international ship­ ping and worldwide recession, necessitates the need for a new, comprehensive and well-bal­ anced maritime policy shaped to the needs of all segments of our maritime industry. The 1984 Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO, recently adopted the following nine points in a resolution sup­ LOG porting a maritime policy for the United States. I urge the Com­ mittee to include these same features in a maritime policy statement in the Democratic platform: • Programs to ensure the maintenance and retention of an adequate, efficient and modem fleet including passenger ships sufficient to satisfy America's economic and national security needs and a pool of well-trained men and women that can be employed on commercial ships or assist the armed services in time of war or national emer­ gency. • Recognition that in a world where many nations heavily subsidize their national fleets the United States cannot main­ tain a commercial fleet without a minimum of federal assist­ ance. Although we recognize that present subsidy programs may not be the final answer to the preservation of a U.S.-fleet, until new programs are put in place these federal subsidies should not be eliminated. • Strong support for the Jones Act (Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920) as the fun­ damental maritime statute which has served as the backbone for the U.S. domestic fleet. All leg­ islative moves to weaken or re­ peal the Jones Act must be de­ feated. • Retention of the present prohibitions against permitting construction differential sub­ sidy-built tankers to enter the domestic trade permanently upon repayment of subsidies. • Reservation of cargo to U.S.-flag operators. The cen­ terpiece of a truly effective mar­ itime program is a cargo policy that guarantees a portion of U.S. bulk cargoes for carriage in U.S.flag vessels. Even more impor­ tant is continued federal en­ forcement of existing cargo preference laws. • Prompt negotiation of bi­ Olficlal Publication o1 ttie Seitarers Intefnatlonal Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, Aa-CIO June 1984 Marietta Homwonpour Associate Editor New York Ray Bourdius Assistant Editor Washington 2/LOG/June 1984 Max Hall Assistant Editor New York Vol. 46, No. 6 Executive Board Frank Drozak President Joe DIGIorglo Secretary-Treasurer Angus "Red" Campbell Wee President Charles Svenson Editor lateral shipping and trading agreements. The United States is increasingly at the mercy of both industrial and third world countries which have entered into multilateral cargo sharing agreements restricting access to national-fleet traders. • A program to strengthen U.S.-flag shipping on the Great Lakes and other inland water­ ways. America's ports and na­ vigable waterways are critically important to the country. A comprehensive approach must also include specific programs to take the dredge and tugboat fleet out of the federal realm and place them in the hands of the private sector. • A broadening of efforts to encourage the expansion and growth of the U.S. fishing fleet and fish processing industries. The United States still imports nearly 69 percent of all fish con­ sumed in this country. It is, therefore, imperative that new programs are devised to stem the flow of heavily subsidized foreign fish and canned goods into this country. • Development of a compre­ hensive ocean policy, which ad­ dresses future innovations in marine technology. Legislation has been enacted requiring the use of U.S.-flag, U.S.-built and U.S.-crewed vessels in new ocean ventures such as ocean mining and ocean thermal en­ ergy conversion. These ven­ tures will provide thousands of new job opportunities. Immediate steps must be taken to develop a truly effective pol­ icy which addresses all seg­ ments of our critically important maritime industry. Only a strong merchant fleet will guarantee our national and economic se­ curity," Will this mean we will get everything we want? Probably not. But it does mean we have made a start, a pretty damn good one, too. Joe Sacco Vice President Mike Hail Associate Editor Ed Turner Executive Vice President Mike Sacco Vice President Leon Hall Vice President George McCartney 1 ^ vice President Washington Daborali Greene Assistant Editor Washington Lynnette Marshall Assistant Editor Washington fW7ir Sn Md 28746 fnonthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic. Gulf. , "aioia uisuiui. MrL-uiu. Dzui Auin Way, uamp sprinas, MO. ZU/4O. IBI-. W.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. &7M-9998 and at additonal POSTMASTER; Send address changes to the LOG. 5201 Auth Way. Camp Springs. �SlUNA Views Future With Determination Seeks To Restore Job Security To All American Workers fe. SlUNA President Frank Drozak chaired the International's 1984 Triennial Convention. Later in the Convention he was unanimously re-elected to a second term. SlUNA Delegates Eiect Leadership Drozak, Diciorglo, 18 Vice Presidents Are installed President Frank Drozak, Sec­ retary-Treasurer Joseph DiGiorgio and 18 vice presidents were elected to three-year terms at the close of the SIUNA's 1984 Triennial Convention. After being unanimously re­ elected, Drozak said, "It's a privilege to serve you for the next three years." He told the delegates that "my door is al­ ways open to you." DiGiorgio, who was elected to his fifth term as secretarytreasurer, thanked the delegates and the "great staff' that works with him. The composition of the SlUNA Executive Board is as (Continued on Page 4.) PINEY POINT, MD The need for a new administration in Washington, D.C. to restore job security to American work­ ers was the predominant theme at the 1984 Triennial Conven­ tion of the SlUNA. Chaired by SlUNA President Frank Drozak, the three-day convention was held, for the first time, here at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. At the close of the conven­ tion—the SIUNA's 20th since its founding in 1938—Drozak was unanimously re-elected to a second term. Also unani­ mously re-elected—to his fifth term—was SlUNA SecretaryTreasurer Joseph DiGiorgio. Further, 18 International vice presidents were elected by the delegates. (See separate story in this issue of the LOG.) Oftentimes during the con­ vention, which began on May 28, Drozak criticized the Rea­ gan administration's callous at­ titude toward workers in general and toward maritime workers in particular. At one point he said, "This administration has forced us in the merchant marine to fight over crumbs. And we've been suckers enough to fall into the trap." He told the 200 delegates gathered at the school's beau­ tiful, new Training and Recre­ ation Center, that the three years that have passed since the last convention have been "the worst three years that I've wit­ nessed." Instead of having "a leader in the White House," he said, "we're faced with an anti-social type of person who's against workers." \ On the last day of the CJonventlon, the newly-elected SlUNA Executive Board Is swom in by the Union's general counsel, Howard Schulman. Delegates agreed; it was a forward-looking convention. The National Labor Relations Board is dominated by anti-la­ bor forces, Drozak said in his opening comments, adding that the "Supreme Court has also turned against workers." Noting that "it's an all-out attack," Drozak said that to­ day's situation is "worse than it was in the '20s and '30s. If something isn't done, if this administration gets back in, I don't think we'll be sitting here three years from now." In his closing comments on the last day of the convention, however, Drozak ended on an upbeat note. "It's going to be tough," he said. "But I believe that we can help make the dif­ ference in the November elec­ tions." Referring to the SIU's ambi­ tious grassroots political cam­ paign, he told the delegates that "we're going to be out there to get the message across." That message is one that was repeated often during the con­ vention—the need for full em­ ployment in the nation—in the maritime industry, the steel in­ dustry and the tuna canning in­ dustry, to name a few. He re­ minded the delegates that "an injury to one is an injury to all." Prior to the convention, at an SlUNA Executive Board meet­ ing on May 26, the authority was given to Drozak to support a candidate for U.S. president, if and when he sees fit. Throughout the convention, many of the distinguished speakers who addressed the del­ egates called for a new president in the White House. Among those speakers were: Lane Kirkland, president of the AFLCIO; Sen. Paul Sarbanes (DMd.) and Rep. Tom Harkin (Dlowa). Other prominent speak­ ers included Rep. Walter Jones (D-N.C.), chairman of the Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee; John Wells, secre­ tary of labor from Kentucky; Rep. Joseph Gaydos (D-Pa.) and Admiral Harold E. Shear, Mar­ itime administrator. (For a full rundown of all the speakers and their comments, see separate stories in this issue of the LOG.) The SlUNA is made up of 80,()(X) members in 18 autono­ mous affiliates located through­ out this country, Puerto Rico, (Continued on Page 5.) June 1984/LOG/3 3 �SlUNA Officers installed (Continued from Page 3.) follows: President, Frank Drozak; Secretary-Treasurer, Jo­ seph DiGiorgio; Vice Presi­ dents, Walter Smith, Alaska Fishermen's Union; Gilbert Gauthier, Canadian Marine Of­ ficers Union; Jack Tarantino, Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean; George Beltz, International Union of Petroleum and Industrial Work­ ers; Henry "Whitey" Disley, Marine Firemen's Union; Paul Dempster, Sailors Union of the Pacific; George McCartney, Steve Edney, Ed Turner, Mike Sacco, Jack Caffey, John Fay, Mike Orlando, Roy "Buck" Mercer, SIUNA, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict; Roman Gralewicz, SIU of Canada; Keith Terpe, SIU of Puerto Rico, Caribe and Latin America; Don Taconi, Sugar Workers Union No. 1, and Jo­ seph Abata, United Industrial Workers of North AmericaMidwest. The members of the SIUNA Executive Board were sworn into office by the International's General Counsel, Howard Schulman. Rep. Walter Jones, N.C. 'You Look to the Future' 1 V .•I Rep. Walter Jones The chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Rep. Walter Jones (D-N.C.) said that "a strong merchant marine is at the very base of our defense and foreign trade policies." He added that "our cargo preference laws are, as they have always been, part and par­ cel of those policies." Telling the delegates that he was very pleased with the pas­ sage of the 1984 Shipping Act, Jones said that now "our op­ erators can be considered in parity, at least from a regulatory aspect, with our trading part­ ners' carriers." For the first time also, he said, the law "will provide protection for U.S. carriers who seek entry into foreign-to-foreign trades." Jones noted that "it has been demonstrated over and over that the carrier who does best is the one who carries not only the goods of his country but the goods of other countries." The congressman praised the SIUNA and the Lundeberg School saying that "this insti­ tution speaks loudly for the fu­ ture of the United States mer­ chant marine. While others bemoan the present state of the merchant marine as one of de­ cline, or look backward no a past we will never see again, you are preparing for America's future as the grdlat trading nation we will be as we move toward the 21st century." Part of the SIU of Canada delegation headed by Roman Gralewicz, far left, gives a standing ovation to one of the speakers. sen. Paul Sarbanes, Md. 'SHLSS: A Superb Facility' Senator Paul Sarbanes (DMd.) told the delegates that he is an outspoken supporter of a strong U.S. merchant marine. He said he based that support on the "belief that we cannot be a world economic power without certain industries." One of them is the maritime industry. However there are strong economic interests in this coun­ try, Sarbanes said, that want to use foreign-flag ships for short term profits. The senator then talked about the upcoming presidential elec­ tion and said that he regards it as the most important election to be held in this country in 50 years. Adding that "we have to get Ronald Reagan out of office," Sarbanes said that if this admin­ istration is re-elected, there'll be major attacks on programs such as social security. He noted that three or four seats on the Supreme Court may come up in the next four years SIUNA Executive Board meets to review many problems facing affiliates. 4/LOG/June 1984 Sen. Paul Sarbanes for appointments. "If Reagan gets back in," he said, "you'll see decisions you never thought possible." Pointing out that the U.S. Labor Movement "has tried to build a more just society," Sar­ banes stated that the "strength of this society rests on the in­ dividual worker." The senator talked about his support for Walter Mondale for president and said "we need a president who'll put people to work." Referring to the Lundeberg School, Sarbanes said, "You have a superb facility right here. The people that come out of here have skills that are unpar­ alleled. All they're asking for is a place to use those skills." Both the Lundeberg School and SIUNA headquarters are located in Maryland, and Sar­ banes said, "I regard the SIU as an essential part of this state." �'.. at-fuhi, Rep. Tom Harkin, Iowa AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland They Want to Bust Unions' 'We'll Continue to Fight for A Strong US Merchant Marine Tom Harkin "We are headed in absolutely Reagan's defeat in the Novem­ the wrong direction in regard to ber election, noting that beside our merchant fleet," noted Rep. the enormous budget deficit, Tom Harkin (D-Iowa). Reagan has brought the country Citing figures on the decline many other ills, such as high of shipping and shipbuilding jobs, unemployment. Harkin criticized those in Con­ Harkin, who will be running gress who are so concerned about for the Senate this year, said national security and "yet won't that America needs a new in­ appropriate a reasonable amount dustrial policy with a jobs pro­ of subsidy for the merchant ma­ gram as a priority. rine." Stating that penalties should In a speech containing several be brought against those who funny stories that often brought invest their money abroad, Har­ applause from the audience, kin said that he supports the Harkin was very critical of the Domestic Content bill. mess that the U.S. economy is in today. He said that a lot of He ended by telling the del­ the problem was due to the huge egates that those in this present budget deficit. administration are anti-labor. The congressman called for "They want to bust the unions." Highly critical of the Reagan administration and its maritime policy, AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland told the delegates, "We do not need honey-coated words." What is needed, he said, is "action to provide the sea-going capacity required to defend America's real national inter­ ests." Kirkland said that the AFLCIO will continue to fight for a strong merchant marine by pushing for such items as cargo preference laws, the Competi­ tive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act, balanced bilateral agree­ ments and fair international trading policies. At the beginning of his speech, Kirkland complimented the SIUNA and its president, Frank Drozak, for their hard work on behalf of the AFL-CIO. He said that Drozak "is one of the main­ stays of our committees on Eco­ nomic Policy, Defense and Or­ ganizing. We are fortunate to have his counsel and experi­ ence." The AFL-CIO president fre­ quently praised the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, noting that "the SHLSS is a model center that every trade union leader should SIUNA Views Future With Confidence (Continued from Page 3.) the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada. The International in­ cludes seamen, boatmen, ship­ yard workers, fishermen, can­ nery workers, oil and chemical workers, sugar workers and many other groups of laborers. That is why the 51 resolutions passed during the convention reflected a wide variety of in­ terests. Among the many con­ cerns covered in the resolutions were: America's maritime pol­ icy; the U.S. fishing industry; port and inland waterways de­ velopment; the Hobbs Act; shipbuilding; U.S.-Canadian maritime relations; OSHA; in­ dustrial policy; Great Lakes maritime industry; sugar price support program, and a tariff on tuna imports. (A list of all the resolutions and summaries of certain key ones appear else­ where in this LOG.) Also reflecting the many in­ terests of the SIUNA affiliates were the committee reports is­ sued during the convention. Among the 15 committees were: Civil Rights; Fishermen's and Fish Cannery Workers' Orga­ nization and Grievance; Great Lakes Organization and Griev­ ance; Inland Boatmen's Orga­ nization and Grievance; Inter­ national Affairs; Legislative and Government Agencies; Sea­ men's Organization and Griev­ ance, and Industrial and Trans­ portation Workers' Organization and Grievance. Prior to the convention, on May 27 at the Lundeberg School, a Fish and Cannery Conference was held. It was chaired by Steve Edney, national director of the United Industrial Work­ ers, Service, Transportation, Professional and Government of North America. Representatives from the SIUNA's fishing and cannery unions on both the East and West Coasts attended the con­ ference to discuss the many problems that are plaguing their member. (A full story on this conference, along with photo coverage, is carried in this issue of the LOG.) The well-run convention owed its success to many people in the SIUNA, in the Maritime Trades Department (MTD) of which the SIUNA is an affiliate, and in the Lundeberg School. Always around to help people with transportation or any other problem they might have were: Frank Mongelli, vice president of the school; Ken Conklin, commandant of the base; Ed Gildersleeve, hotel manager, and Don Nolan, culinary director. Most of all, thanks go to Jean Ingrao and Howard Schulman and their staffs for their hard work in organizing the conven­ tion. Mrs. Ingrao is executive secretary-treasurer of the MTD and Howard Schulman is SIUNA general counsel. - g. Lane Kirkland get a chance to see." He said that "the young men and women who graduate from this school are fine seamen. The United States could ask for no greater asset in any determined effort to regain a decent share of international trade for Amer­ ican-flag ships and American crews." However, Kirkland added that "despite years of lobbying by your officers and the AFL-CIO, Congress has not yet been per­ suaded to undertake that effort. A backward-looking president has failed to provide leadership to develop a viable maritime policy." Citing several countries that carry a large percentage of their own commerce, Kirkland said that "only the U.S. keeps trying to live by illusory free market principles while every other na­ tion in the world sets out poli­ cies and programs that benefit its workers and its national in­ terest." Kirkland talked about the hardships that the Reagan administration has brought to all of America's workers. He then closed by speaking about the AFL-CIO's strong support of Walter Mondale for presi­ dent. Calling Mondale "a tested and trusted friend of working peo­ ple," Kirkland said, "We have a rare opportunity to make a very big difference in the shape of things to come." Coming Next issue: More Photos From The Convention June 1984/LOG/5 —-isssBsa ssssisss^ I • -ti * fi:.t • �i-i •. i •I ( SlUNA Adopts Resolutions to Secure Jobs F IFTY-ONE resolutions af­ fecting maritime and related industries were passed by the delegates at the SIUNA's 1984 Triennial Convention, The overriding theme of the resolutions was the rejuvena­ tion of American industries and the American merchant marine. Reflecting the variety of workers in the SIUNA, the res­ olutions covered a wide range of topics from the Ashing indus­ try to shipbuilding to a sugar price support program. Below is a list of the 51 res­ olutions and following that is a summary of sOme of the key ones: 1. Maritime Policy 2. Grassroots Political Pro­ gram 3. Energy 4. The Offshore Industry and the Jones Act 5. The U.S. Fishing Industry 6. Taxation of Employee Fringe Benefits 7. Port and Inland Waterways Development and Financ­ ing 8. Ocean Mining 9. The National Economy 10. The Compeitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act 11. The Hobbs Act 12. Shipbuilding 13. U.S.-Canadian Maritime Relations 14. Medical Care Entitlement for Merchant Seamen 15. U.S. Navy Tug Fleet 16. Occupational Safety and Health Administration 17. Health Care Cost Contain­ ment 18. Government-Impelled Cargo 19. International Role for the International Seafarers Union 20. Continental Airlines 21. Industrial Policy 22. Getting Out the Vote 23. The UNCTAD Code for Liner Conferences and Bi­ lateral Maritime Agree­ ments 24. Bankruptcy Laws 25. U.S.-Flag Passenger Vessel Fleet 26. Deregulation 27. Immigration Reform 28. The Jones Act 29. Support of Boycotts 30. Great Lakes Maritime In­ dustry 31. Contracting Out of U.S. Coast Guard Services to Commercial Operators 32. International Trade 33. U.S. Dredging Industry 34. Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday 35. Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline 36. Labor Law Protections for Maritime Captains, Mates, Pilots and Engineers 37. In Appreciation for the En­ couragement and Support of AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland 38. In Appreciation of the Sup­ port of the AFL-CIO and its Staff 39. Resolution of Thanks to the SIUNA Staff 40. Resolution of Thanks to the Staff of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship 41. In Memoriams 42. D-Day Participation 43. Sugar Price Support Pro­ grams . 44. Single Tariff Rate for Packed Tuna Imports 45. Investigation of Fish Dumping Practices of For­ eign Nations 46. Citizenship Requirement on Fishing and Fish Processing Vessels 47. Inspection and Manning Standards on Fish Process­ ing Vessels 48. Possible Merger of ALL SlUNA-Affiliated Fishing and Cannery Unions 49. Canadian/American Fish­ ing Problems 50. Fishermen's Status as Em­ ployees 51. Organizing the Unorga­ nized Maritime Poiicy This resolution pointed out that America's position as a great trading nation and leading world power is currently being threat­ ened by the deterioration of the U.S. merchant fleet. Unfortu­ nately, the fleet has declined to such an extent that it is no longer adequate to ensure United States control over her foreign com­ merce or to provide sufficient support as a naval auxiliary to the U.S. military forces. The present administration professes great concern for America's national defense and has embarked upon an enor­ mous military build-up. Yet de­ spite the vast resources cur­ rently being spent to strengthen America's national defense ca- 'h- '• iBEiSll. •'!•m 'ii '#• The Convention delegates gathered each day in the beautiful auditorium at the Lundeberg School. i. 6/LOG/June 1984 pability, little is being done about America's merchant fleet and shipbuilding industry. Calling for a new, compre­ hensive and well-balanced mar­ itime policy, the resolution states that such a maritime policy should include the following: • Programs to ensure the maintenance and retention of an adequate, efficient and modern fleet sufficient to satisfy Amer­ ica's economic and national se­ curity needs and a pool of welltrained men and women who can be employed on commercial ships or assist the armed serv­ ices in time of war or national emergency. • Recognition that in a world where many nations heavily subsidize their national fleets, the United States cannot main­ tain a commercial fleet without a minimum of federal assist­ ance. • Strong support for the Jones Act as the fundamental mari­ time statute which has served as the backbone for the U.S. domestic fleet. • Retention of the present prohibitions against permitting CDS-built tankers to enter the domestic trade permanently upon repayment of subsidies. • Reservation of cargo to U.S.-flag operators. The cen­ terpiece of a truly effective mar­ itime program is a cargo policy that guarantees a portion of U.S. bulk cargoes for carriage in U.S.flag vessels. Even more impor­ tant is Continued federal en­ forcement of existing cargo preference laws. • Prompt negotiation of bi­ lateral shipping and trading agreements. • Strengthening U.S.-flag shipping on the Great Lakes and other inland waterways. Spe­ cific programs to take the dredge and tugboat fleet out of the fed­ eral realm and place them in the hands of the private sector should be implemented. • A broadening of efforts to encourage the expansion and growth of the U.S. fishing fleet and fish processing industries. The United States still imports nearly 69 percent of all fish con­ sumed in this country. New pro­ grams must be devised to stem the flow of heavily subsidized foreign fish and canned goods into this country. • The United States must continue to support programs (Continued on Page 7.) �SIUNA Adopts Resolutions to Secure Jobs (Continued from Page 6.) that guarantee full participation by American industry and labor in the development of new ma­ rine industries such as ocean mining and ocean thermal en­ ergy conversion. Grassroots political Program The delegates passed a reso­ lution fully committing the ener­ gies and resources of the SIUNA and its affiliates to the task of organizing and implementing a grassroots political campaign to educate both the public and po­ litical leaders in maritime affairs and the need to support the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. The National Economy In this resolution, the dele­ gates noted that unemployment is the most devastating conse­ quence of the Reagan economic policy, one which has adversely affected the personal and eco­ nomic well-being of millions of Americans. The delegates therefore stated their opposition to the economic policies of the current administation and called for the redi­ rection of these policies toward 100 percent employment and the revitalization and protection of our nation's industrial base. Industrial Policy D-Day Participation The Convention delegates re­ solved that the administration and the Congress begin efforts to devise a national industrial policy which has as its goal the revitalization of our basic in­ dustries and the encouragement of new industries through the pursuit of balanced and equita­ ble growth. Also, that such a policy seek a coordinated and coherent set of domestic and international economic policies arrived at through consultation with labor, management and government. Moreover, ade­ quate attention must be given to reestablishing a maritime in­ dustry capable of fulfilling its significant role in the economic prosperity and security of the nation. In this resolution the dele­ gates noted with extreme sor­ row the failure of the Reagan administration to invite repre­ sentatives of the United States merchant marine to participate in the commemoration cere­ monies of the 40th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Hit­ ler's fortress at Normandy, France. The resolution noted that U.S. seamen were integral partici­ pants in this successful en­ deavor and by their heroic ac­ tions and sacrifices contributed most substantially to the inva­ sion's success. The delegates resolved that the failure of the Reagan admin­ istration to recognize and honor the heroic efforts of the United 'We Must Defeat Reagan' Pamela Harriman made her message clear from the start— "In 1984 we must defeat Ronald Reagan and restore the Demo­ cratic majority in the Senate." Harriman, who is chairman of the Board of Directors of Democrats for the '80s, called Reagan the "most reactionary president of modern times." She decried Reagan's endangerment of the U.S. maritime industry and pointed out how much America relied on the merchant marine during World War II. Noting that the SIUNA has been a major supporter of her organization's work, Harriman listed a number of crucial congressional seats in the up­ coming November elections. Harriman commended the SIU and said she had a "special Two of the Convention escorts are regard for your leader, Frank Drozak. You could have no one about to accompany speaker Pa­ better than Frank Drozak as mela Harriman, chairman of the board of directors of "Democrats •your spokesman in Washington, D.C." for the '80s." States merchant seamen consti­ tutes an insensitivity to this class of seamen, their brothers, sis­ ters and predecessors and fur­ ther demonstrates such admin­ istration's abysmal failure to recognize the need to maintain a strong American merchant marine in the interests of our national security. Attending the Convention from the SIU of Canada Is that union's Sec­ retary-Treasurer Roger Jesjardlns (r.) and Its vice president |n Halifax, Nova Scotia, Hedley Harnum. • • Attending the SIUNA Convention Is one of our Seafarers from Phil­ adelphia, Billy Smith. '} a 3': SlU Vice President in charge of the Great Lakes and Western Rivers Mike Sacco was among those who nominated Frank Drozak for SIUNA president. Brother Sacco was him­ self later re-elected as an SIUNA vice president. Giving a report on Investments for the Seafarers Pension Plan Is Stuart Richardson (third from left), vice president of the Oppenhelmer Capital Corp. There were several Trustees meetings for the Sea­ farers Plans held at the Lundeberg School Including Pension, Welfare, Vacation, SHLSS, and Hiring Hall. Also shown In this photo are, from the left: Al Jensen, assistant administrator of the Plans; Carolyn Gentile, special counsel to the Plans; Joseph DIGIorglo, sec­ retary to the Board of Trustees and secretary-treasurer of the SIU; Carmine Bracco, chairman of the Board of Trustees and vice president of Hudson Waterways, and Leo Bonser, administrator of the Plans. June 1984/LOG/7 n: I ' y I^ �'v Needed: A National Fish industry Policy PINEY POINT, MD The need for a national fishing in­ dustry policy was stressed by SIUNA President Frank Drozak who opened the Fishermen and Cannery Workers Confer­ ence of the 1984 SIUNA Trien­ nial Convention. Held on May 27 at the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, the conference covered the many serious prob­ lems confronting fishermen and cannery workers. Those prob­ lems, such as inadequate tariffs and fish dumping practices of foreign nations, have resulted in high unemployment in this country. Since 1981, in the California tuna industry alone, 6,000 peo­ ple have lost their jobs, many of them SIUNA members. Drozak told the conference delegates, who represent fish­ ermen and cannery workers on the East and West Coasts, that a "national program" must be devised for our fisheries and canneries. He said, "What's the differ­ ence if you're catching squid' or tuna? Most of the problems you face are the same." Suggesting that these confer­ ences be held every three months, Drozak also empha­ sized the need to look into a national welfare and pension plan for the affiliates' members. Finally, Drozak talked about the importance of political in­ volvement in the face of the anti-union sentiments of the Chairing the Fishermen and Cannery Workers Conference, held at the Lundeberg School just prior to the SIUNA Convention, is Steve Edney (r.), national director of the United Industrial Workers, Service, Trans­ portation, Professional and Government of North America. Beside him is Jack Tarantino, president of the Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean. Both men are also SIUNA vice presidents. Reagan administration. Speak­ ing about the Union's grassroots campaign, Drozak said that "if we don't win in November, you can kiss all our plans and hopes goodbye." Chairing the conference was Steve Edney who is an SIUNA vice president and national di­ rector of the United Industrial Workers, Service, Transporta­ tion, Professional and Govern­ ment of North America. That SIUNA-affiliated union repre­ sents thousands of tuna cannery workers in California and in Puerto Rico. Also represented at the con­ ference were: SIU A&G District fishermen (formerly the Atlantic I li ! Making a point at the Conference about the problems facing his members is Walter Smith (r.), secretary-treasurer of the Alaska Fishermen's Union. 8/LOG/June 1984 f, Fishermen's Union); the Alaska Fishermen's Union; and the Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean. The resolutions passed at the conference and later passed at the convention reflected the many concerns of the fishing representatives. For instance, there was a resolution passed calling for a "Single Tariff Rate for Packed Tuna Imports" and another for the "Investigation of Fish Dumping Practices of Foreign Nations." Both of these resolutions deal with the serious and potentially devastating problem facing the U.S. fishing industry—the everincreasing import of foreign fish products into this country. The resolutions called upon the president, the Congress and the International Trade Com­ mission to investigate these ris­ ing fish product imports. They further called for the imposition of tariffs, duties "and sufficient quotas to prevent our foreign competitors from dominating the market for U.S. fish products." Specifically, the conference and convention delegates asked for the "enactment of legislation which will increase the 6 percent duty for water-packed tuna to 35 percent, equal to that for oilpacked tuna. . . ." Another important issue for the conference delegates—one that was discussed at length— is the law that, since 1981, has temporarily exempted fishing vessel owners from paying the federal unemployment compen­ sation tax for their employees. Legislation is currently pend­ ing which would permanently exempt these vessel owners from paying federal unemployment tax. . The fish and cannery workers conference delegates felt that it is unfair that these men and women are not considered "em­ ployees" even though they re­ port directly to their employer or the vessel owner. Given the definition of "self-employed," these workers are forced to pay the employer's share of their taxes. Therefore, the conference delegates passed a resolution opposing any efforts to define a crewmember as self-employed since "such a label creates se­ rious economic burdens for our fishermen." In other matters, the dele­ gates discussed the fact that thousands of American workers have no union representation in the U.S. fishing and cannery industry. They resolved to "unitedly pursue an active organizing campaign immediately," paying "special attention to the needs and concerns of young workers and America's newest work­ ers—immigrants from Vietnam, and Korea." The talk of possible merger among the groups was another topic of discussion by the del­ egates who passed a resolution "strongly" supporting "the merger of all SIUNA-affiliated fishing and cannery unions into a single labor union in order to better serve the needs of all American fishing, processor, and cannery workers." Other resolutions passed at the conference concerned "Cit­ izenship Requirements on Fishing and Fish Processing Vessels," "Canadian/American Fishing Problems," and "In­ spection and Manning Stand­ ards on Fish Processing Ves­ sels." Also, delegates told their SIUNA brothers and sisters at the conference about some of the problems they are facing in their own areas. For instance, Walter Smith, president of the Alaska Fishermen's Union said that fish processing companies where his members work have been filing for bankruptcy and last year "we lost two plants." He pointed out that many of his members are "at the mercy of the company for living con­ ditions" since the fish process­ ing firms provide the housing. (Continued on Page 9.) �• -y- •,-^yr- -y J. ,T,*«M,,^ je.'r'.M'"w4*'W »• .Q^..r''^« C ^ — 't John Wells, Kentucky Labor Secretary Ray McKay, MEBA Dist. 2-AMO 'More Than Lip service' 'The Oniy Act in Town' Making a "difference" for workers in his state is the goal of John Wells, Kentucky sec­ retary of labor. Addressing the delegates on the last day of the Convention, Wells said that issues, such as Telling the delegates that "military ships are the only act in town," was Ray McKay, president of MEBA District 2AMO. McKay, who is also the ex­ ecutive vice president of Na­ tional MEBA, spoke about the deplorable state of today's American-flag fleet. Referring to the 68 ships that the military is planning to turn^ over to the private sector, McKay spoke about the stiff competition that will mark their acquisition. He then told the delegates that the long history that the SIU and his union has of work­ ing together will enable "us to workmen's compensation and black lung disease are of crucial importance to Kentucky work­ ers. Wells received a very warm introduction from SIUNA Pres­ ident Frank Drozak who said "that the Kentucky labor secre­ tary had helped defeat a right to work law in his state. In turn. Wells praised the In­ ternational for its help when he was seeking the position of Ken­ tucky's secretary of labor. He said, "You [the SIU] have proved that you give more than lip service." Wells then commended the Union's grassroots movement and spoke about the political clout that the SIUNA has de­ veloped in Kentucky. "Two years ago," he told the audi­ ence, "the SIU wasn't known in Kentucky." But today the Union has "become a force to deal with." He said he would give his full support to the establishment of a Maritime Trades Department Port Council in his state. Wells closed by criticizing President Ronald Reagan and received applause from the del­ egates when he said, "We need to send Reagan back to Califor­ nia." Needed: National Fish Policy Representing the Atlantic Coast fishermen at the Conference is Mike Orlando who is an SIUNA vice president. Brother Orlando, whose base is in Gloucester, Mass., comes from the Atlantic Fishermen's Union which merged several years ago with the Atiantic and Gulf District of the SIU. Brother Joe Piva works with the Atlantic fishermen out of the-port of New Bedford, Mass. (Continued from Page 8.) Noting that the "fishing end of it doesn't look good either," Smith made two important points. One was "we have to get Reagan out of office." The other was "we have to pull together." Jack Tarantino, president of the Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean said that his membership has dropped by 71 percent. Tarentino is also an SIUNA vice pres­ ident. Steve Edney, who read sta­ tistics on the big increases in imported fish, said that the "key" to their problems is "organizing and sticking together." SIUNA Vice President Mike Orlando who works out of Gloucester, Mass. and repre­ sents the Atlantic Coast fisher­ men, echoed that sentiment when he said "the West Coast and East Coast should work to­ gether." He and Joe Piva out of the New Bedford, Mass. office, dis­ cussed some of the problems facing East Coast fishermen such as boundary disputes with Can­ ada and the need for a labor representative on the Regional Fishery Councils. - —? •' i t • s come up with the programs to help us." The District 2 president closed by saying that a new U.S. pres­ ident is needed—"someone who can help us get jobs." Adm. Harold Shear, Marad 'A First-Class instailatfon' Very impressed with the SHLSS, Admiral Harold E. Shear, U.S. Maritime Admin­ istrator, said that the school was a "first class installation." Keeping to the theme of co­ operation among all parties in the maritime industry, Shear pointed to the Shipping Act of 1984 which he called "landmark legislation." He said "it would not have passed without the push and shove of the coalition of maritime labor, ship opera­ tors, shippers, ports, trade as­ sociations and government, in­ cluding key members of the Congress on both sides of the political aisle." He praised the SIU's study on the feasibility of permanently assigning skilled personnel aboard specific types of ships. Further, he complimented SIU members on the "very good job" they are doing "handling the sophisticated equipment" on the former MARAD Reserve vessel. Keystone State. Jean ihgrao, Maritime Trades Dept. w ,\ t The MTD is Ever Active' "Our agenda must be pro­ spective, not retrospective," said Jean Ingrao, executive secre­ tary-treasurer of the Maritime Trades Department of the AFLCIO. "The MTD is ever active," she said and maintains contacts with all congressional offices and with high ranking people in the administration. She added that "scarcely any important social, economic or political issue of concern to maritime or related industries, and those of concern to labor in general, escapes the attention of the MTD." i <. �John Mason, SHLSS vocational Dean Rep. Joseph caydos, Pa. 'SlU Promotes Training' 'A Nationai Trade Poiicy' John Mason, the dean of vo­ cational education and special projects at the SHLSS, said that "the leadership of the SIU has always been behind us." He was referring to the John Mason Union's support of the exten­ sive vocational education pro­ grams available at the school. Mason talked about training and education for the future and said that "vocational education is the real heart of the country." He pointed to the sophisticated crane apparatus onboard the newly acquired SlU-contracted ship Keystone State to show the need for refining and improving training equipment. At the Lundeberg School, Mason was proud to announce, a wheelhouse simulator was being constructed to help mem­ bers upgrade their skills. In his closing remarks. Mason pointed out that the Russian merchant marine "devotes a lot of time to training." Jacqueline Knoetgen, SHLSS Educator 'What Keeps You From School?' "What keeps you from going back to school?" That question was asked of the delegates by Jackie Knoetgen, dean of aca­ demic education at the Lunde­ berg School. Jackie Knoetgen Noting that the reasons hold­ ing back SIU members from getting more education have been carefully researched at SHLSS, Knoetgen went on to explain a few of the,^many courses that are available at the school. Some of the ones she mentioned were: Adult Basic Education; English as a Second Language; the high school equivalency program; correspondence, and dockside. She was happy to announce to the delegates that the Mary­ land State Board of Higher Ed­ ucation had visited the school and was in the process of eval­ uating its programs. Knoetgen was hopeful that the SHLSS may soon be able to issue higher 10/LOG/June 1984 education degrees in its own name. The need for a national trade policy was the main theme of Rep. Joseph Gaydos' speech to the Convention delegates. The Pennsylvania Democrat who is chairman of the Health and Safety Subcommittee of the Education and Labor Commit­ tee said, "We really don't know what we're doing when it comes to international trade." He was very critical of the fact that the U.S. has not de­ veloped its merchant marine. "We have seen our merchant fleet's share of participation in American oceanborne trade de­ cline steadily over the past dec­ ade. .. ." Gaydos is also chairman of the Executive Committee of the Congressional Steel Caucus, and he said that since steel is used to build the ships, "the plight of the steel industry is inextric­ ably bound in with your plight." Rep. Joseph Gaydos The Need for Political Action' The need for political action in the face of a declining mari­ time industry was a theme that ran throughout the SIUNA's 1984 Triennial Convention. However, on the afternoon of the second day of the Conven­ tion, nearly three hours were devoted solely to legislative and political issues and the status of the U.S. maritime industry. The afternoon's activities in­ cluded speeches by SIUNA President Frank Drozak, Union Political Director Marianne Rogers, and SIU Legislative Di­ rector Frank Pecquex. Three films and a television talk show— all relating to politics or the merchant marine—were also played for the delegates. Rogers told the audience that the SIU's grassroots political program has picked up steam and "generated a lot of enthu­ siasm in the Congress." She said that many senators have have asked the Union for help in their campaigns. Adding that the public is be­ coming aware of the merchant marine and its problems, Rogers said that in many cities where SIU members and their families have taken part in grassroots rallies and meetings, newspa­ pers and television stations have begun picking up the Union's story. While the Union is working for November electiop victo- Welcoming the delegates and their families to the school and announcing a tour of the facilities is the vice president of the SHLSS, Frank Mongelli. ries, Pecquex told the delegates, "You can take pride in the fact that the SIU is considered one of the most effective organiza­ tions in lobbying Capitol Hill." Pecquex added, "We lobby for a special interest that can be summed up in two words, job security. The job security that we have is being threatened at every turn." One of the main goals of the grassroots campaign, said Pres­ ident Drozak, is to educate the American people about the im­ portance of the U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine. "The public is ignorant about what's happening to the U.S. fleet and the nation's security. You can be the difference," he said. One of the films shown, "Time for Decision," dealt with the problems of the merchant ma­ rine and the need for action now. Another film showed the speech made recently at SIU headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. by Walter Mondale who is seeking the Democratic Party's nomination for president. Also, the recording of a tele­ vision talk show in Alabama, "For the Record," was played for the delegates. The show fea­ tured President Drozak answer­ ing some tough questions on the U.S. merchant fleet from viewers. �Carolyn Gentile, SlUNA Plans Counsel • These Are Hard Times' Talking about employee benefit plans, Carolyn Gentile, special counsel to the SIUNA Plans, said "fringe benefits are taking on an ever increasing importance." She said that these are "hard times" for employee benefit plans and, talking about the maritime industry. Gentile particularly pointed to the tremendous increase in costs caused by the closing of the U.S. Public Health Service hospitals. A number of fringe benefit issues that would be of interest to the delegates were then out­ lined by Gentile. For instance, she discussed cost containment, coordination of benefits, and the new idea of "wellness" care which is basically a program of preventive medicine. Gentile then went over some new de­ velopments under the Em­ ployee Retirement Income Se­ curity Act of 1974. Finally, Gentile cautioned the delegates to be knowledgeable about their plans since employers often use fringe benefits to thwart contract negotiations. Giving the report of the Industrial and Transportation Workers' Or­ ganization and Grievance Com­ mittee is its chairman Joe Sacco who is SlU A&G District vice pres­ ident in charge of the Gulf Coast. Paul Dempster, president/secre­ tary-treasurer of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, nominates Joe DiGiorgio for secretary-treasurer of the SIUNA. Later on. Brother Dempster was re-elected as an SIUNA vice president. Thanking the delegates for his unanimous re-election to a fifth term as SIUNA secretary-treasurer is Joseph DiGiorgio. SlU Political Director Marianne Rogers talks about the Union's grassroots political campaign at the special afternoon legislative ses­ sion held during the Convention. Ed Carlough, Sheet Metal workers 'It's A Matter of survival' "This school, this property is a tremendous tribute to the lead­ ership of the SIU, past and pres­ ent," said Edward J. Carlough, general president of the Sheet Metal Workers International Association, and Executive Board Member of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. He spoke about the oppres­ sive labor policies that have characterized the Reagan administration such as high un­ employment and severe cuts in social welfare programs. Speaking about Reagan's dis­ astrous lack of a maritime pol­ icy, Carlough told the delegates that America is the only one of the great trading nations that doesn't carry its own products. He said that the attitude of the present administration is, "Let's put unions in theirplace." Noting that a good alternative is needed to Ronald Reagan, Carlough stated that whoever the Democratic Party's candi­ date is for president will be the Sheet Metal Workers' candi­ date. In his closing remarks Car­ lough said that "getting Reagan out of office is a matter of sur­ vival for the trade union move­ ment." Reading the report of the Great Lakes Organization and Grievance Committee is SlU official Jack Bluitt from the port of Algonac. Reading the final committee report, that of the Inland Boatmen's Or­ ganization and Grievance Com­ mittee, is SlU Representative from the Great Lakes Byron Kelley. SIUNA Vice President George ^McCartney, who was chairman of the Resolutions Committee, read the 51 resolutions to the delegates. Brother McCartney is also West Coast vice president of the SlU A&G District. A group of SIU members from the port of Norfolk came down to Piney Point to attend part of the Convention. Here they gather in the lobby of the SHLSS to have their photo taken with Norfolk SIU Rep "Scrap Iron" Jones (kneeling, second from right), and the Union's Atlantic Coast Vice President Leon Hall (wearing a suit, and standing just behind Brother Jones.) June 1984/LOG/II '.j-V' T �¥ X rK Crews Conference Proposals Added to Apreement Members Approve Deep Sea Contract Extension By a nearly unanimous mar­ gin, SIU members at Union halls in all ports approved an exten­ sion of the SIU Standard Freightship and Tanker agree­ ments with additional funds to maintain benefit levels. The ex­ tension also included many of the provisions recommended by the SIU Crews Conference held in March at Piney Point, Md. Included in the agreement were additional pension credits for members with at least 3,000 days of eligibility, reduced eli­ gibility requirements for medi­ cal and vacation benefits and many other recommendations from the Crews Conference. The SIU's Negotiating Com­ mittee met in Piney Point at the close of the SIUNA Convention on May 30 with representatives from the following deep sea companies: Sea-Land Service, Inc. Maritime Overseas Corpora­ tion Ogden Marine, Inc. Coordinated Caribbean Transport, Inc. Transoceanic Cableships, Inc. Puerto Rico Marine Manage­ ment, Inc. Energy Transportation Corp. Ocean Carriers, Inc. Waterman Steamship Corp. Delta Steamship Lines, Inc. Titan Navigation, Inc. Interocean Management Corp. Apex Marine Corporation Hudson Waterways Corp. The purpose of the meetings were to submit as proposals for the new contract, the recom­ mendations made by the 69 rankand-file delegates at the Crews Conference held in Piney Point on March 26 through April 6. After two fiill days of nego­ tiations, the management ne­ gotiating committee agreed to the following: 1. The current agreement is to be extended with either party having the right to re-open the contract upon 15 days notice. 2. Members having at least 3,000 days of seatime will receive 1 VA days credit for each day worked after June 15, 1984. 3. Additional funds were ne­ gotiated to maintain the current level of benefits, effective June 16, 1984. 4. Eligibility for medical and vacation benefits will be re- duced to 120 days, effective June 16, 1984. 5. Cardio-trackers will be placed aboard all vessels as soon as procedures are established with the manufacturer. 6. Permanent ratings will work 120 days on and 60 days off. All other Class "A" members will work 180 days on and then leave the vessel. They may register and ship without any waiting period. Effective June 16, 1984. Class "B" members will work 120 days on, then leave the vessel. If the vessel is not re­ turning to the area of their en­ gagement within 10 days they will be entitled to transporta­ tion. Effective June 16, 1984. There are no changes in the transportation provisions for Class "A" members. Ship's articles may provide an extension of the employment periods specified above. 7. The Union hiring halls will have job calls at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The halls will be opened Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon with a job call at 10 a.m., effective June 16, 1984. 8. The designation" "major ports" will be deleted from the Shipping Rules. Class "B" members can then compete for jobs at all ports before jobs are referred to other ports; effective June 16, 1984. 9. A study be implemented by the Union toward establish­ ing a graduated pay system for new employees in the industry. 10. Former MC&S members shall be granted the same se­ niority as they currently possess in the SlU-Pacific District. Ef­ fective June 16, 1984, subject to P.M.A. approval and compli­ ance with the law. 11. All members of the Ship's Committee shall be elected by a majority vote of the crew. Special meetings were con­ ducted at all Union halls on June 12, 1984 at 10:30 a.m. for the purpose of ratifying the contract extension and revisions. Voting on the contract pro­ posals is in progress on all con­ tracted ships as they reach U.S. ports. Support Spad NMU Faces Pension Crisis, Asks for Government Help The NMU, facing a serious crisis because of large unfunded pension liabilities, has asked the Maritime Administration to ap­ ply Operating Differential Sub­ sidy surplus funds toward meet­ ing those liabilities. NMU President Shannon Wall, in a letter to Marad Ad­ ministrator Adm. Harold Shear, noted four reasons for the mounting pension burdens: lack of cargo and the number of laid up ships which reduces the number of man hours; reduction of manning levels which reduces the number of man days (com­ panies contribute to pension plans based on the number of hours and days worked); the large number of older seamen going on pension, and the un­ foreseen cost of the closing of the United States Public Health Service hospitals. While the SIU has faced the t2/LOG/June 1984 i. • I same problems, its Pension Plan remains financially sound. A main reason for the NMU's problem and its large unfunded liability is the 20-year bust-out program adopted by the NMU in the 1960s. Under that plan any seaman with 20 years serv­ ice could go on full pension regardless of his age. At that time, the NMU had a large part of its membership working on U.S.-flag passenger ships. But shortly after, the era of passen­ ger ship travel came to an end, and with it many NMU-contracted companies went out of business. Those early bust-outs placed a heavy burden on NMU and its contracted companies. That program has since been abandoned. The SIU membership wisely decided not to follow suit, and the SIU pension fund is in good shape to^y. Seafarers enrolled in the Quartermaster, Marine Electrical Maintenance, T.O.S.P. and 3rd Mate upgrading courses at SHLSS last month were given a tour of the nation's Capitol Posing with SIU legislative lobbyist Liz DeMato are: Joseph Bovenick, James Combs, Thomas Commans, Paul Cornwell, Robin Cotton, Thomas Crocket, Robert Dennis, Thomas Dowdell, Daniel Ficca, Alberto Garcia, James Gavelick, Kerry Gibson, Kenneth Hagar, Bernard Hutcherson, John Jansen, Howard Kling, David Kopp, John Lawrence, William Lewis, Carl Lipkin, Daniel Loupe, Vltaliano Maldonado, Bret Mattel, Muslim Muhammad, William Mullins, John Rapitis, Thomas Redes, Arthur Rhymes, Lloyd Shaw, Kenneth Soulant, Don Spencer, Edwin Tirado, Prince Wescott and John Williamson. �prof In its monthly series of interviews and reports, "PROFILES" will highlight key gpvemment officials instrumental in shaping national and maritime policy. Congressman Charles Bennett Senator Joseph Biden C ENATOR Joseph Biden Jr. (D-Del.) has served in the U.S. Senate since 1972, and although only 41 years old, the senator is 34th in seniority in the Senate. He serves on several of the most powerful and important Senate committees whose juris­ diction affects all SIU members and their families. Biden is the ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, second ranking on the Foreign Rela­ tions Committee and third rank­ ing on the Budget and Intelli­ gence Committees. As a result of his membership on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the senator recog­ nizes that the "stars and stripes" flying on the masts of American ships sailing into the ports of our allies and Third World coun­ tries symbolizes U.S. involve­ ment in worldwide events. Our P.L.-480 Food for Peace Pro­ gram, with the backing of sen­ ators such as Biden, reinforces the commitment of the United States to underdeveloped coun­ tries. The senator realizes that the United States must be energy self-sufficient, and filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at a maximum fill rate is an avenue Biden endorses for U.S. oil in­ dependence. In September 1983, Biden ad­ dressed the New Jersey Dem­ ocratic State Convention where he outlined some of the delu­ sions of the Reagan administra­ tion. "At first, when Ronald Rea­ gan talked about the budget, the American people thought he was talking about waste, fraud and abuse—not about denying food supplements to mothers and children suffering from malnu­ trition. "At first, when Ronald Rea­ gan spoke about reforming the educational system, the Amer­ ican people thought he was talking about teaching children to read and write—not about ONGRESSMAN Charles Bennett (D-Fla.) is acutely aware of the important national security role played by Ameri­ ca's merchant marine in past conflicts. In order to avert fu­ ture disasters, Bennett is seek­ ing solutions to the declining maritime fleet. From his vantage point as a member of both the House Armed Services Committee and the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Bennett serves as the liaison for the private merchant marine and the other branches of service. A year ago this month, Ben­ nett introduced H.R. 3289, leg­ islation establishing a Commis­ sion on Merchant Marine and Defense. During a recent weekly radio broadcast to the Third Florida District, the Jackson­ ville congressman explained to his constituents, "The House recently passed my legislation that would provide a nine-mem­ ber commission to study the problems of defense and the merchant marine. Extensive hearings were held on my bill in both the House Armed Serv­ ices Committee and the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The commission would study the problems of defense and the merchant ma­ rine and make recommenda­ tions for action that can be ap­ proved and put into law. We were once the largest merchant marine in the world; now we are 11th. We once carried 60 percent of all U.S. commodities in U.S. vessels; now we carry less than 6 percent. This could be very dangerous to our na­ tional defense because we do not have sufficient bottoms to carry soldiers and materials to a European war which might be waged by someone against our allies and against our own se­ curity. I expect the commission to make valuable recommen­ dations that will help reverse this dangerous situation." Bennett is serving his 18th term in the United States Con­ gress. He also has the third highest seniority in the House, and his leadership responsibili­ ties include being chairman of the Florida Delegation and serv- S Rep. Charles Bennett ing on the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. The congressman has achieved several distinctions during his House career. As a result of his efforts in the areas of government ethics and lob­ bying reform and authoring the Code Of Ethics For Govern­ ment Service, his legislation has made "In God We Trust" our national motto. And in all his 33 years in service to his coun­ try, Bennett has never missed a single legislative vote on any roll call in the United States House of Representatives. The tally is impressive—a voting re­ cord of 14,476 roll calls, includ­ ing 10,147 recorded votes and 4,329 recorded quorum calls. When asked about this incred­ ible record, which places Ben­ nett as the leader in the history of Congress in casting the most votes, he candidly said, "I think it is very important for a mem­ ber to be here to cast every possible vote. In fact, it is one of the most important things a congressman can do." Bennett's concern for the maritime industry is again seen with his cosponsorship of leg­ islation recently approved by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee authoriz­ ing $250 million in subsidies to protect the U.S. shipbuilding industry. "This is necessary in order to reverse the deteriorat­ ing condition of the U.S. ship­ building industry to preserve our shipyard industrial base so that in the event of war mobilization the country will have adequate facilities for our Navy and mer­ chant marine." Sen. Joseph Biden denying worthy students access to a college education. "At first, when Ronald Rea­ gan talked about economic growth, the American people thought he was talking about more jobs—not about growth in the after-tax income of the wealthiest among us. "At first, when Ronald Rea­ gan talked about defense, the . American people thought he was talking about making America more secure—not about launch­ ing a race for nuclear superiority that simply moves us closer to the nuclear holocaust. "What do you think Ronald Reagan will do about enforcing civil rights wheii there's no re­ election? "What do you think Ronald Reagan will do to organized la­ bor when there's no re-election? "Democrats must win, and we can win—only if we stop fighting Reagan at the margins of his policy and challenge the fundamental and false assump­ tions of his philosophy. Only if we once again assert the pri­ macy of the national interest over the demands of special in­ terests. Only if we stand openly and unbendingly on those moral issues that are at the core of our soul. Only if we are willing to risk defeat for what we believe can we ever hope to win the support of the American people for what we propose." When an American says that he loves his country, he means not only that he loves the New England hills, the prairies glistening in the sun, the wide and rising plains, the great moutains, and the sea. He means that he loves an inner air, an inner light in which freedom lives and in which a man can draw the breath of self-respect. Adlai Steve New York City, Aagnst 27,1952 June 1984/LCX3/13 • i I •M -v( • • f- • I �r.. Maritime Day f i\ • Honor the Dead, Fight for the Living V, • They honored the de^d on May 22. And as they do every year, the president and admin­ istration spokespersons from the Department of Transportation, Marad, the Military Sealift Command and the Navy sang the praises of the U.S. merchant marine. Yes, they said the U.S.-flag merchant marine is important. Yes, they said in every con­ flict U.S. merchant sailors have taken their ships into the middle of hostile oceans and thousands have died. Yes, they said the merchant marine is the fourth arm of de­ fense. Yes, they said the U.S.-flag merchant marine is in very ter­ rible shape today. Yes, they said something must be done to restore the U.S.-flag merchant marine in peace and in war. Yes, they said all those things. Sometimes using very stirring and emotional words. But on Maritime Day it was what they didn't say that mat­ tered. Since this administration took office almost four years ago, and really with most every other administration in the past years, what they don't do is anything to preserve today's merchant fleet and today's mer­ chant sailors. It is fine to be remembered one day a year. But until the U.S. merchant fleet gets more than pretty words, until this na­ tion and its leaders recognize the importance of the U.S. mer­ chant fleet and the things that must be done to save it. May 22 may become a day where they not only honor the dead, but the missing too. Because the U.S.-flag could very easily disappear from the high seas. As John L. Lewis said, we should honor the dead, and fight like hell for the living. SHLSS Trainee Armando Voluntad was a wreath bearer in the Washington D.C. Maritime Day services. I I:' ' Jacksonville Port Agent George Ripoll places a wreath during Mari­ time Day ceremonies there. Leon Hall, SlU vice president, dur­ ing New York Maritime Day serv­ ices; m Jerry Joseph, vice president of MEBA 2, AMO, was named Mari­ time Man of the Year by the Port Committee of New York and New Jersey. Members of several maritime unions took part in the Washington services. 14/LOG/June 1984 George McCartney, SlU vice pres­ ident, carries a memorial wreath during Maritime Day services in San Francisco. A contingent of SHLSS trainees served as an honor guard in Washington. Here they're getting ready for the services. �'r If Senate Agrees, 1,000 Jobs House OK's Re-flagging Two Passenger Ships The United States could dou­ ble its domestic passenger fleet and dramatically increase its troop ship capability if the Sen­ ate goes along with Housepassed defense authorizations. By a 237-159 vote, the House approved an amendment to the authorizations which would al­ low the re-flagging of two for­ eign-built cruise ships. The ships, if they meet certain specifica­ tions, would be allowed to enter the American domestic passen­ ger trade and would be available to the government for use as troop ships in case of emer­ gency. If the two ships are re-flagged , it could provide as many as 1,000 jobs for American mer­ chant seamen. "Our purpose is to increase the maritime fleet. Our purpose is to increase the sealift capac­ ity. It is a disgrace for a nation this size and this important to be found in a condition where we are required to borrow a vessel to evacuate medical stu­ dents from Grenada, from an­ other country. I would be ashamed to tell people that," Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.), Merchant Marine Subcommit­ tee chairman and author of the amendment, said during the de­ bate. The debate on the issue was split along the same lines as last year's fight over two Cunard Lines ships. Opponents claimed that re-flagging would harm American shipyards and was not needed. After 26 years in which no American passenger ships were built in this country, proj­ ects and outlines for many pas­ senger ships suddenly surfaced during the Cunard debate. None has gotten off the ground since. In addition, opponents had no answers as to how to increase the nation's troop carrying ca­ pacity, despite the examples of Grenada and the British in the Falkland Islands. Today, dozens and dozens of foreign-flag cruise ships call at U.S. ports in a billion-dollar-ayear business. Only two Amer­ ican passenger ships sail now, both in the Hawaiian Islands. (Continued on Page 20.) Training Begins on SlU's Keystone State's Cranes The first group of Seafarers onboard the SIU's new Key­ stone State had their first prac­ tice run with the ship's giant cranes earlier this month. The crew took the ship to anchorage in Norfolk and ran it through its paces. A Reserve Fleet containership was brought alongside, and each four-man crane team un­ loaded containers from the ship onto a floating causeway set up by the Navy. The causeway is designed to provide a way from where the ship is anchored near shore to the beaches in under­ developed areas. The massive cranes are com­ puter controlled, and each member of the team has to learn the operation, rig-handling and other areas of operation. For more detailed coverage of the Keystone State and the training available to SIU mem­ bers, see future issues of the LOG. i f".' J t •\ I'i .•^ SIU's Brand New Aurora Crewed Up, Visits Houston On May 24, the brand new SlU-contracted Aurora paid a visit to the port of Houston. The 63,739 dwt vessel was built in Korea just this year and was crewed up on April 6 from San Francisco. She is being op­ erated by Westchester Marine. After leaving Houston, the Aurora, which carries an unli­ censed crew of 12, was heading out on her first overseas trip— carrying a load of grain to Israel. \ June 1984/LOG/15 �r* Area Vice Presidents' Report Gulf Coast, by VP. Joe Sacco T - ..-r .v.r< • I-' • -V •l.r -I'.v -^v. •m HROUGH picketing, court cases and the distribution of informational material, we are con­ tinuing our fight against Unionbusting Dixie Carriers. The strike by SIU Boatmen against Dixie will be entering its sixteenth month in July. We have two court cases in progress—one in a State District Court in Texas and one with the National Labor Relations Board in New Orleans. We intend to win both cases and to be victorious in this strike. In so doing, we will be sending a very effective message to all inland companies. Dixie Carriers' attitude is indicative of the anti-union sentiment so prevalent today. It is because of this sentiment that communication and education among our members is more important than ever before. That is why I was so pleased with the recently concluded general inland conference for SIU licensed and unlicensed tug and barge members from around the country. It was my pleasure to chair the first such SIU conference like this. Over 100 delegates, licensed and unlicensed, along with their families attended the one week conference. (For full coverage on the confer­ ence, see this issue of the LOG.) I feel this was an historic conference. Members had a chance to communicate openly about such important issues as job security, the problems of the towing industry, SPAD and the need for political involvement. On another matter, I'm happy to report that deep sea members in all the Gulf Coast ports have voted unanimously to ratify the oneyear extension of the current tanker and freightship agreements. The response aboard ships in the Gulf has also been one of overwhelming approval. Finally, in the port of Mobile we ere wed the fifth in a series of six new integrated tug-barges built by Apex. She's called the Philadel­ phia. Ea^ Coast, by V.P. Leon Hall 1 5,.': r'.' • ;i • I .• !. -f : m "V-vln I '4»'- WAS very happy to participate in two well attended and worth­ while conferences for SIU Boat­ men at SONAT, whose headquar­ ters are in Philadelphia. Among the many topics covered at the conferences, which were held at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., were: the Pen­ sion, Welfare, and Vacation Plans; the problems facing the inland shipping industry; the importance of political activities, and the up­ coming contract negotiations for SONAT workers. (A story and photos on the first conference can be found in this issue of the LOG.) From the port of Gloucester comes word that a two-week strike by SIU Atlantic Coast fishermen aboard the menhaden pogie boats has been settled. The men aboard the Rockaway, Ida and Joseph and Italian Gold will be receiving $40 a ton for their catches. The menhaden pogie season, which begins in early June, usually runs through September. Also, because foreign fish imports are wreaking havoc on the American fishing industry, the SIU's legislative team is working to get the U.S. government to establish stricter quotas and higher duties on foreign imports of fish products. Specifically, among other things the Union is working to have the preisident, the Congress, and the International Trade Commission establish quotas on the imports of processed Canadian groundfish. In the port of Norfolk, a contract was ratified at S.T. Little Curtis. In Baltimore, where shipping has picked up in the last few weeks, the Ponce (Puerto Rico Marine) was crewed up on June 15. Also, in the port of Philadelphia there has been a recent upsurge in deep sea shipping. Meanwhile, tug and barge work there remains strong. 16/LOG/June 1984 S' A • Great Lakes & Western Rivers, by V.P. Mike Sacco T HE shipping season on the Great Lakes is in full swing and 26 SlU-contracted deep draft vessels are currently running. On June 19, negotiations began with the Great Lakes Association of Marine Operators (GLAMO) on a new contract. The present threeyear agreement expires on July 15. On the tug and barge side of our Great Lakes equipment, I'm happy to report that a,n SlU-contracted company won out in competitive bidding on a four-and-a-half year job with the federal government. The company is Tampa Tugs which normally runs six tugs on the Great Lakes. Now though, one of those tugs, the Kings Challenger, will be based in Honolulu, Hawaii for the next four-and-a-half years servicing various airfields on Pacific atolls and islands. The tug, which is SIU top to bottom, will be pushing a barge carrying jet fuel to military air bases. So far, the longest one-way run scheduled for the 170-foot long tug is 6,000 miles. • • • I want to take some time here to talk about a very important conference that was just held at the Lundeberg School. This confer­ ence for SIU licensed and unlicensed tug and barge members from around the country was a milestone for this Union. After reviewing many aspects of Union policy, including educa­ tional and political programs, the more than 100 delegates made some excellent recommendations. In news concerning our members with SlU-contracted dredging companies on the Lakes, Dunbar and Sullivan began a dredging project in Rochester, N.Y. which should last about two months. After that, the company will be working in Oswego, N.Y. Also, another dredging project was started by the company on the Rouge River in Detroit. West Coast by V.P. George McCartney H 'ERE on the West Coast we are going full steam ahead with our grassroots political pro­ gram. On May 31 at the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers' Union hall in Los Angeles where presidential hopeful Walter Mondale was speaking, the SIU was also there with a contingent of members carrying signs about the plight of the maritime industry and the destruction of America's in­ dustrial base. Also joining the Seafarers were members of several SIUNAaffiliated unions such as the United Industrial Workers, the Fisher­ men's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean, the Marine Firemen's Union and the Sailors Union of the Pacific. According to SIU Port Agent in Wilmington, Mike Worley, as Mondale "walked by our contingent and saw our signs, he stopped to talk with us." That night, on the TV news, the Seafarers' signs could be clearly seen. Up in Seattle later this month, Seafarers will be attending another grassroots political rally. This one will be held by the federal building where the U.S. Maritime Administration chief in Seattle has his office. A mock check for $70 million will be given to him to show the tax loss to the country this year from American companies that operate foreign-flag ships. Another rally will also be held later this month in Bellevue, Wash, protesting the opening of President Reagan's campaign in that state. In other news from the West Coast, here in San Francisco we flew a crew out to Korea for a brand new SlU-contracted bulk carrier, Archon (Apex). Also, a crew was flown to the Far East for the SIUcontracted Falcon Lady (Titan Navigation). Other good news includes the fact that American President Lines (APL) was awarded the bid to operate two T5 Navy tankers, the Yukon and the Maumee. The SIU represents the steward department on APL ships. i£. •n �I »»-.wa^•40--jainmXi--^^Jfs:^ arr>«5r^ |- SlU Health Talk We Live LongerThe good news is in, according to recent government statistics. There has been a marked in­ crease in life expectancy in the last 50 years. Many men and women are now living well into their seventies and beyOnd. "Probably the most signifi­ cant change in the age structure of the U.S. since 1960 has been the tremendous growth in the working age population (18 to 64)," a Census Bureau report stated. Today, in fact, there are more 65-year-olds alive in the United States than ever before, and by the year 2000, more than 5 percent of the population will be 85 years of age or older, an unprecedented situation. But while medicine can help us live longer, more productive lives, it cannot help us from growing older. And with the aging process comes a number of diseases—cardiac condi­ tions, arteriosclerosis (harden­ ing of the arteries), glaucoma (building up of pressure in the eye), hypertension (high blood pressure), arthritis, diabetes and cancer. Responding to question­ naires, many people report themselves in good to excellent health. Many others, however, under-report or ignore their own specific health problems, mis­ takenly believing that such problems can be attributed to "old age" rather than to dis­ eases. This misconception is un­ fortunate, for while age does not inevitably lead to mental and physical decline, it does ^ect our bodies and our health. And Seafarers are no exception. Diseases often show different symptoms in different individ­ uals. For example, a heart at­ tack may occur without chest pains to one person. To another, it may come with severe shoot­ ing pains from the neck down the left arm. To a third, a heart attack is noted as a dull throb­ bing chest pain. And high blood pressure is one of the sneakiest problems, often showing no ob­ vious symptoms at all. Many of these health prob­ lems and diseases are readily recognized by a careful and thorough physical examination. With older age, the problems of hypertension and being over­ weight become quite common. The older we grow, the more easily we gain weight as there is usually a gradual lessening of exercise and other physical ac­ tivity and a slowdown of the metabolic processes. And with overweight come associated conditions such as hyperten­ sion, cardiac diseases, arterio­ sclerosis and problems of the gall bladder and the digestive tract, to name a few. To ease or avoid these prob­ lems before they become seri­ ous, everyone should undergo periodic physical examinations. For those Seafarers lucky enough to ship out of New York, Baltimore or New Orleans, the SIU clinics in each of these cities is readily available to you. If, for example, you went to one of these clinics for a physical exam and the doctor found evi­ dence of high blood pressure, he would probably provide you with medication, prescribe a lowsalt diet and exercise, and then try and follow up your progress with free weekly check-ups. If other problems are detected, such as diabetes or heart con­ ditions, the clinic would refer you to another doctor more spe­ cialized in the diseases in­ A Seafarer takes advantage of the New York clinic for his medical examination. Check-ups are an important part of preventive health care for everyone. G^e volved. For those of you not living near one of the SIU clinics, a periodic physical exam, either by your own personal physician or by a physician recommended by the SIU, is still extremely important. The USPHS hospi­ tals provided this service in the past. Unfortunately, with their closing in 1981, you're pretty much on your own. A complete physical exam— including blood tests for diabe­ tes and other diseases, EKG, chest X-ray, blood pressure, as well as optical and dental check­ ups—cannot be done in a few minutes. It takes time and should be performed when bo^i the patient and doctor are n(^in a hurry. For it is through the re­ sults of these examinations that it is possible to detect all kinds of abnormal conditions at a suf­ ficiently early stage for proper treatment, prevention or cure. According to SIU clinic rec­ ords, four of the most common medical problems faced by Sea­ farers are heart disease, over­ weight, hypertension and dia­ betes. In the next four issues of the LOG, we will focus on each one in turn, explaining what the specific disease is, what causes it, and how it can be treated. Next month: heart disease. If YOU Haven't Tried Some 43 million Americans have tried marijuana. For some people, it is an occasional source of amusement. For most, it poses a serious health problem. Most people are ignorant about marijuana. The widespread use of marijuana is a relatively re­ cent phenomenon. Its long-term effects are unknown. Yet cer­ tain facts have been determined. Like alcohol, marijuana is in­ toxicating. A marijuana high in­ terferes with memory, learning, speech, reading comprehen­ sion, problem solving, and the ability to think. Driving skills are impaired. Many people think that they can perform their everyday du­ ties under the influence of mar­ ijuana. According to a recent study, somewhere between 6080 percent of all marijuana users said they had driven while high. A smaller, but large, number of respondents also said that they went to work high. Needless to say, this is dan­ gerous anywhere, but especially on a ship. A seaman needs to be in top shape to perform his duties. It is one thing to sit home with friends and smoke mari­ juana. It is another thing to try to tie up a ship while stoned. In defending the use of mar­ ijuana, people often note that it is not physically addicting. That is true. But people do get psy­ chologically hooked on the drug. Moreover, people who smoke pot to escape some troubling aspect of their lives often develop serious emotional problems. DON'T In 1978, some 10,000 people were treated in hospital emer­ gency rooms for adverse reac­ tions to marijuana. There are no emergency rooms at sea. Marijuana cigarettes are unfiltered, and smokers tend to inhale deeply. One study showed that five marijuana cigarettes a week were more damaging to the lungs than six packs of cig­ arettes smoked over the same period. Marijuana smokers are therefore more prone to crip­ pling and fatal diseases—bron­ chitis, emphysema and lung cancer. Evidence exists that long-term use of marijuana affects the abil­ ity of the human body to combat disease. Doctors suspect that marijuana users have more im­ munologically related diseases than non-smokers. Their bodies lose the strength to tolerate even mild diseases. People who smoke pot every day may experience "pot-bumout." Frequent users of mari­ juana tend to lose interest in family, friends, work and sex. For seamen, who must cope with severe emotional strains because they are separated from their families for months at a time, that can be emotionally fatal. It can also be fatal to shipmates who must depend on the burnout-victim to work safely beside them. Seamen have one added prob­ lem with marijuana. If convicted of possession, they may lose their seamen's papers—^for life. June 1984/LOG/17 �Maritime Labor and Industry Meet n SID Hears Mondale's Maritime Plans—Dems Slam Reagan F the government uses "a com­ Presidential candidate Walter munist steamship company." F. Mondale told more than 300 When it was suggested that maritime labor and industry the mail be carried on American leaders, "No industry has done ships, "believe it or not the more to make America what it administration balked at that be­ is today." cause it cost" too much, he said. Mondale, along with several ' 'There is not a single military Democratic Senate hopefuls, scenario that is not predicated outlined their views on maritime on America's ability to control and the national political scene Democratic presidential contender the sealanes" and supply troops at a meeting at SIU headquar­ Walter Mondale makes a point dur­ and equipment. Rep. Norman ters in Camp Springs, Md., last ing his visit to SlU headquarters. D'Amours (D-N.H.) said. "But month. we cannot fulfill that mission "You have helped make with the current merchant fleet America a giant in international . . . The American people do trade . . . you have converted not understand that," he said. America, our island, into one of the most dynamic, powerful Rep. James Oberstar CDeconomies—in fact the most im­ Minn.) lashed out at the admin­ portant economy—in the world. istration's so-called "free-trade "When this [Reagan] admin­ policy." "We play by the Mar­ istration talks about trade, more quis of Queensbury rules and and more I think their definition the others are using black belt of trade is to be visualized by a karate," he said. foreign ship docking at an Mondale, after criticizing the American port, being unloaded Reagan administration for fail­ with foreign goods. ure to live up to its promises to "My idea of trade is to go to Rep. Paul Simon (D-lll.) and a U.S. the maritime industry, did not that port and see American Senate candidate spoke of the need offer a broad, campaign prom­ workers loading American to increase the nation's conven­ ise-laden platform. But he did products onto American ships," tional forces instead of Reagan's suggest several ideas. Mondale said. sprinting in the nuclear arms race. He called for "new partner­ ship" between the government and the maritime industry , which would acknowledge the impor­ tance of the maritime industry. "I will move forward aggres­ sively with a program to make greater use of merchant seamen to help support our Navy," he said. "I believe in open trade, but I'm not a sucker," Mondale said about trade policy. He noted that some 36 nations have bilateral shipping agree­ ments which reserve cargo for their own ships. The U.S., un­ der Reagan, has refused to enter into any new bilateral agree­ ment, "even though it has meant American participation in American maritime trade has been reduced," Mondale said. 'We must be willing to ne­ gotiate bilateral, maritime agreements," he added. He also stressed that all chan­ nels of communication between maritime labor and industry with the White House must be open SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DIGIorgio and Mondale exchange greetings following the former vice president's and active. He said his admin­ speech Mondale called for a greater use of the merchant marine to support the Navy, bilateral trade and new istration would strive for that. partnership and communication between the government and the merchant marine. The themes stressed by Mon­ dale and the other speakers cen­ tered around maritime's role in both defense and trade. Rep. Paul Simon (D-Ill.), attempting to unseat GOP Sen. Charles Percy, said one of his main con­ cerns was this administration s massive nuclear buildup at the expense of conventional mili­ tary forces, all of which depend on the merchant marine for sup­ ply and transportation. He said if the administration continues the nuclear buildup, the nation will be faced with the horrible, horrible choice of using nuclear weapons or doing nothing at all." The Reagaa administration's inaction on maritime issues and attitudes toward American workers was slammed heavily by each speaker. "This administration has not helped [the maritime industry] at all," Sen. Daniel Inouye (DHawaii) said. American mail to the NATO countries is not carried on U.S.flag ships, he said, but instead • .y.' • 441 18/LOG/June 1984 _ �I ' SlU President Frank Drozak congratulates Mondale following the can­ didate's presentation to more than 300 maritime labor and industry representatives. SlU National Political Director Marianne Rogers (right) introduces Mon­ dale to some of the headquarters staffers who greeted him; Gay Fowler, legislative department assistant, and Mike Neumann, Transportation Institute government relations representative. '-i Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) charged the Reagan administration with ignoring the nation's merchant marine and not helping the industry with any type of positive program. Following his speech, outlining his maritime proposals, Mondale spent about 15 minutes mingling with the guests at SlU headquarters. Rep. Norman D'Amours (D-N.H.) and a candidate for the U.S. Sen­ ate, stressed the need for a strong merchant marine to support the nation's military in emergency sit­ uations. < .n.W' , '"i I A I, .1 A buffet was prepared for the guests by Chief Chef Romeo Lupinacci (with chef's hat). Mondale took time to pose with him and members of the SS Constitution who provided service, including headwaiter John Nolan (right). Mondale and guest share a little joke following the presidential hopeful's speech about maritime. June 1984/LOG/19 �!«j., _ - w ^ , e'i--^jll',i„'-itr.T^-ai: -• J'- Grassroots Rolls Along ^,V Drozak Takes Message to Alabama Airwaves If the response to SIU Pres­ ident Frank Drozak's appear­ ance on Alabama public televi­ sion is any indication, the SIU/ MTD grassroots program is making an impact on the people around this country. Last month Drozak appeared on a statewide hook-up to talk about the problems the mer­ chant marine is having. The phone lines were busy for the entire 30 minutes. The questions ranged from the basic to more detailed questions from people who said they had been hearing about the merchant marine lately and just couldn't believe the industry was in such bad shape. Several callers questioned the high cost of American crews. "I understand that an ordinary seaman on an American ship makes as much as some captains on those foreign-flag ships," one person said. "The American standard of living is different from the Chinese, or Korean or Tai­ wanese. If we're going to live under the Chinese standard of living and make 50 cents a day, then we could probably com­ pete," Drozak said. He pointed out that in the past several years, overall crew costs have come down and pro­ ductivity has gone up, an in­ credible 400 percent increase in productivity. "I don't know what you do / for a living, but I bet we could replace you with someone from Taiwan and do the job cheaper. You are comparing apples and oranges. Yes, it costs more for U.S. crews," he added. Another caller highlighted the lack of understanding about just what the U.S. merchant marine is. He said that one of the prob­ lems was the docks, with the costs and alleged corruption along the docks. "We sail the ships. That's all we do. We do not load the cargo or transport the cargo to the ships," Drozak said. Another caller said that after reading several articles in the past few months, since the grassroots campaign began, he has become alarmed at the growth of the Soviet fleet and erosion of the U.S. merchant marine. Fittingly, the last caller of the show didn't have a question. He said that he had heard Drozak and read about the terrible state of the merchant marine.' 'I think you should get behind him (Dro­ zak) and write your senator. Do something to help get the mer­ chant marine back on its feet," the caller told the audience. Drozak outlined several areas which could help, including some types of government flnancial help. "If it's worth having, then it's worth paying for. If it's not. p,• ;"n >'1; Grassroots in Houston Grassroots in San Francisco then let's just forget it. I think it's worth having and I think most American people do too," he said. While Drozak was taking to the airwaves. Seafarers and their families across the country were out in force too. As the presidential primary season drew to an end, the can­ didates were met by Seafarers at several stops around the country. Television and radio stations were picking up news items generated by the grass­ roots movement. And the edi^ torial pages of newspapers in­ cluded letters and editorials about the fleet. "Every place I go, I see signs of activity. Seafarers out there hustling, their familes too. We are making the American people aware of our nation's merchant marine, and that's what we want to do," Drozak said. if Senate Agrees, 1,000 Jobs House Ok's Re-flagging Two Passenger Ships (Continued from Page 15.) "There comes a time when the realities of the situation must be considered," Biaggi said. He also told the House that the amendment does not specify any particular ship, and at least five ships—probably more—can meet the re-flagging require­ ments. The bill only allows for two re-flaggings. The night of the House de­ bate, SIU President Frank Dro­ zak sent the following telegram to all House members. "During floor consideration of the DOD authorization bill, the Seafarers International Union requests your support of an amendment, to be offered by Congressman Mario Biaggi. It would authorize DOD, in the interest of national security, to waive the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 and permit the re-flag­ ging of passenger vessels ca­ pable of serving as troop ships. This amendment recognizes the present deficiency in sealift ca­ pability and the role the mer­ chant marine plays in trans­ 20/LOG/June 1984 • porting troops and supplies during war time. Presently, only two oceangoing passenger ships fly the U.S. flag. Passage of this amendment would strengthen sealift capability by permitting a limited number of vessels with American crews to engage in the domestic passenger vessel trade. "The Falkland Islands crisis emphasized the significance of passenger vessels in serving as troop and hospital ships. Given the unstable political conditions throughout the world, the U.S. cannot afford to pass up this opportunity to strengthen the nation's defense through enact­ ment of this provision. We urge your support of the Biaggi amendment." The Senate is expected to consider its version of the De­ fense Department's authoriza­ tions later this month. The reflagging question could either be included in their action or con­ sidered during the conference hearings between both houses to iron out any differences in the legislation. �v,;^ .a.'. y.—I- =—fc..—.«"—'•«• "- • -:: I« Inland Newrs -. :.. : ',- - • • • . ;j_,- J >-'*'-is"^»",'.' ' .yi?"::' , i • .>; special Supplement Inland crews conference Takes Hard Look At IndUStrV Problems union Isstaff Agree: Ml. IIIUU3LI y ri wuici la Members, Communication Essential P Clarence and Nettie Cagle look over the week's schedule before the conference opened on Monday. Clarence ships as a cook with Crowley Marine out of Jacksonville. N.B.C. Lines was represented at the conference by Paul Pearson, left, and Engineer G.C. "Skip" Davidson. INEY POINT, MD., June 8—SIU President Frank Drozak firmly pledged a new program to licensed and unli* censed delegates at the June 38 Inland Crews Conference here which would "broaden repre­ sentation and communication" in the more than 100 tug and barge companies employing SIU Boatmen. More than one hundred boat­ men, employed by a wide va­ riety of American tug, barge and dredge companies, gathered in Piney Point, Md. last week to take an intensive look at an industry that is in trouble. "This meeting is the first of its kind in this industry, and the partici­ pation here shows that the mem­ bers of our organization are con­ cerned," Seafarers International Union President Frank Drozak said at the conclusion of the week-long conference at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship—SIU's Training Center. The well-received plan, set to start July 1, will have elected delegates, unlicensed and li­ censed, from each company fleet in order to improve communi­ cations between SIU members on the boats and the Union's staff and elected officials. (Continued on Page 22). SIU President Frank Drozak opened this historic Inland Conference with a call for unity. At right is Conference Chairman Joe Sacco. 3 • In th6 Workshops—Fscing the Problems, Finding Solutions i!- i• i! f:a • f-J! ^ Everyone had a chance to express their views, and everyone listened carefully to what each had to say. It was that kind of conference. U" *• Members of the Unlicensed Workshop spent many hours discussing problems and formulating recommendations to improve communications and protect their job security. June 1984/LOG/21 �it y' •,\ «.i- " If"' ... -f Better Communications Brings union Closer (Continued from Page 21.) Capt. Herbert "Bert" Thompson of Crowley Marine of the port of Wilmington, Calif., who was chairman of the Li­ censed Boatmen Workshop, set the conference tone when he recommended "that the Union and its membership work to­ gether to break down barriers, and to effectively communicate so that both the Union and its membership can work together for the welfare of all." Also standing out in the Li­ censed Workshop was Capt. Ralph Gardner of Mariner Tow­ ing who called the new program ''a first step in the right direction to bring the Union and its mem­ bership together." There were others, including Capt. Louis "Lou" Flade of McAllister Brothers of the port of Phila­ delphia, and Capt. Robert Watkins of Cape Fear Towing, Wil­ mington, N.C., who was secretary for the committee. The Unlicensed Workshop was chaired by Robert Charlet of National Marine with Don Tillman of Crescent Towing in the port of New Orleans as sec­ retary. ' In the middle of the confer­ ence week, SIU SecretaryTreasurer Joe DiGiorgio gave his report to the members, giv­ ing them an insight into the problem of hospital overbilling (20-30 percent) and recom­ mending a change in the present unequal dues system to a more efficient and standardized sys­ tem of dues, $300 a year for everyone. At the conclusion of the con­ ference, both workshops rec­ ommended; Harold McDaniel, who works as engineer for G&H towing, and Wally Hogan, a mate with G&H, listened carefully during the morning sessions and took an active part in the afternoon workshop disci^ons. (Continued on Page 23.) Licensed Workshop Chairman Burt Thompson, right, makes a point during one of the discussions as Norfolk Port Agent Jim Martin, left, and Inland SIU Representative Byron Kelley listen. SIU Vice President in Charge of Contracts Red Campbell explained the importance of the SIU Constitution in safeguarding and promoting the rights of the membership. T'i: J i. iV' Robert Charlet, who works with National Marine, was chairman of the Unlicensed Workshop. 22/LOG/June 1984 This was the scene as the Inland Conference got under way. �•— '• ' •; - ••j^fa-::_t: Lg.'r-Ii ,.-> . I, I r,ii.,V.i Delegates Draft Program For Unity. Job Security Piney Point Port Agent Carl Peth, left, talks about the Seafarers Farm with a group of delegates and their wives. (Continued from Page 22.) • Increase dues to $75 a quarter or $300 a year to be placed on the ballot this fall for a vote, since it is a constitutional change. • Elect a delegate from each department on all SIU tugs, boats and barges to represent their crews on all matters and hold monthly meetings. • A VCR video tape recorder should be installed by the com­ panies on all the boats for im­ proved communications through the use of SlU-produced edu­ cational and informational pro­ grams. • Amend the Constitution to increase the fine to $100 (li­ censed members asked for a $250 maximum a day) for each offense of a member crossing a sanctioned (Union) picket line or not performing picket line duties or working during strikes. • Change the monthly mem­ bership meeting time in the local halls to 10:30 a.m. • Extend the Jones Act to the 200-mile limit of the U.S. • Help our Union officials to organize the unorganized. • Oppose the Reagan admin­ istration's proposal to adopt a subminimum wage. • Contribute to SPAD, the Seafarers Political Action Do­ nation, on a voluntary basis, • Support the training pro­ grams of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship and the LOG. • Licensed members should be covered by NLRB protec­ tion. Furthermore, the Licensed Workshop recommended: • To follow up on all the issues discussed so as to get them done. • Support the Maritime De­ fense League which pays for legal help when a member is involved in a strike. (Continued on Page 24.) Capt. Don Tobin and his wife Pat examine some of the conference materials as the morning session gets under way. Capt. Tobin works with New York Cross Harbor. Mobile Port Agent Tommy Glidewell stressed the importance of communications as an essential tool in solving grievances and pro­ tecting the job security of the mem­ bership. Dean of Education John Mason said that training and upgrading are the keys to job security, and he urged Inland members to use the school to improve their job skills. SIU Vice President Joe Sacco, whose long experience in the inland field helped him to set the direction of the conference as its chairman, urged the delegates to "open up and discuss the problems that are troubling you." « June 1984/LOG/23 I !r -.' -i^ij �4;" •>-H---" ^ '.' '• -."-I- ^.--»i. ..'. /". • .; r_ .. -.-V SlU History and Future Examined by Delegates (Continued from Page 23.) The Unlicensed Workshop also recommended: • Support the grassroots campaign. • Ask the U.S. Congress and the membership to stop con­ glomerates from buying the small inland towboat companies. • Prepare a feasibility study of the Preferred Provider Hos­ pital System. The delegates conference was chaired by SIU Gulf Vice Pres­ ident Joe Sacco. SIU Great Lakes and Western Rivers Vice President Mike Sacco, and Port Agent Pat Pillsworth explained the purpose of the conference to the delegates and outlined the goals. Brother Sacco also as­ sisted delegates in the Licensed Workshop. Great Lakes Inland Repre­ sentative Byron Kelley led off the conference telling the dele­ gates, "There is nothing more important than servicing the membership." SIU Vice President in Charge of Contracts Angus "Red" Campbell next told the dele­ gates on the 40th anniversary of the Allied Invasion (D-Day, June 6, 1944) of Normandy, France in World War II, and how he, onboard a merchant ship, saw deep-sea tugs under heavy fire tow the caissons near to the beaches and later sunk for land­ ing breakwaters. "Red" then recounted the history of the SIU and the SIU Constitution and how it serves to protect the rights of the mem­ bership. He was followed by New Or­ leans Port Agent Pat Pillsworth who detailed the structure of the SIU and how it works to promote the interests of the in­ land membership. Then LOG Editor Charles Svenson and Mobile Port Agent Tom Glidewell told how the newspaper was focusing on the Inland Waterways every month, stressing the need for commu­ nication as the only way to un­ derstand and solve our prob­ lems. (Continued on Page 25.) SHLSS Vice President Frank Mongelli welcomes delegates and their families to the school. At right is SIU Vice President Joe Sacco. During their tour of Washington, Inland Conference delegates and their wives visited the AFL-CIO headquarters and the offices of the Maritime Trades Department. Here, Mike Rosanio, a staff member at MTD, explains how the SlU's affiliation with MTD and the AFL-CIO beefs up the bargaining and political muscle of their union. New Orieans Port Agent Pat Pillsworth talked about the structure of the SIU and its affiliations with the Maritime Trades Department. Listening are SIU Vice President Joe Sacco and Mobile Port Agent Tommy Glidewell. '• ^K"'"' I'' 'f ' Enjoying a barbeque supper at poolside are Charles and Libby Leeuwenburg, Harold and Peggy McDaniel, and Emmanuel Eliadis. 24/LOG/June 1984 SIU Legislative Director Frank Pecquex talked to the delegates about politics in the nation's capital during a lunch at the House Rayburn building. �Delegates Learn the ins and Outs Of Capitol's Political Scene (Continued from Page 24.) For John Williamson who works with the Maryland Pilots Assn. out of Norfolk, the conference wjas a family affair. With him were his wife Lee and son John III, age 5 months. Leo Bonser, administrator of the SlU Pension & Welfare Plan, told the delegates what the Union is doing to keep down the costs of administering the Plans so that benefits to members and their fam­ ilies will be secure. St. Louis Port Agent Mike Dagen explained the procedures for han­ dling grievances and arbitration matters. St. Louis Port Agent Mike Dagan ended the second day of the conference by telling the delegates how to handle beefs on the boats. The next day, SIU Health and Pension Plans Adniinistrator Leo Bonser and Plans Special Coun­ sel Carolyn Gentile gave them the latest rundown on the pro­ grams. SHLSS Vocational Educa­ tion Director John Mason re­ viewed the many training pro­ grams available ' to Inland members. After that, on the next to the last day of the conference, SIU Legislative Director and MTD National Field Coordinator Frank Pecquex and SIU Na­ tional Political Director Mari­ anne Rogers told the delegates that "the real fight for job se­ curity is on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C." The last day of the confer­ ence, Transportation Institute's (TI) Executive Director Peter Luciano gave the delegates an up-to-date account of the many economic issues facing the in­ land industry today. Later, TPs Director of Inland Waterways Tom Allegretti and TPs Domestic Department's Bob Fogle and Mike Neumann went into the U.S. Navy's tug fleet, the Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline, pilotage aboard tug­ boats, Port and Inland Water­ ways Development Programs, User Fees, Interaction with the Coast Guard, Alaskan Oil, Title XI Ship Financing Program, Oil Spill Liability and Compensa­ tion, CSX Acquisition of ACBL, coal topping off, Alaska Third Proviso, Repeal of the Jones Act, the domestic dredge fleet, and preference for American dredging contractors. u •i 1 The kids had a good time, too. Just ask Michelle Flade (I.), Kim Watkins, center, and Yvonne Wroten. \ SIU Representative Marshall Novak, from Wilmington, listens as Tom Casey, from Orgulf Transportation, asks a question at one of the momin^ai sessions. Participation in the Licensed Workshop sessions was lively, and a great deal of misunderstandings were cleared up—on all sides. June 1984/LOG/25 �: i;,-;.-«rtr«IK?at5rass=2^ inland crews Conference—securiW and uni^ Charii and Gertrude Funck listen to one of ttte ntoming session ,, speakers. Funck works for National Marine. Sy Thorpe from the SlU Data Center, explains the Union's computer program to the Inland delegates. .•\. i. •®1 Jackie Knoetgen, SHLSS Dean of Academic Education, encouraged delegates to take advantage of the many educational opportunities open to them at the school. Tom Allegretti, Transportation In­ stitute director of inland waterways, explains some of the regulations and legislation which could have possible effects on the inland in­ dustry and jobs. Marv Unn Rogers, a counselor at the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center, explains the program to the delegates and their wives during a tour of the SHLSS facilities. Pilot Duties Still Under Study Cant Burt Thompson, of Crowley Marine In Wilmington, Ca«f- addresses Kfere^ with SlU vice president Mike Sacco in ttackground. 267 LOG/Jund^ 1984 The question of allowing tug/ barge masters, mates or operators to act as pilots of their vessels in the coastwise trades lawsuit which forced the Coast Guard iiito a strict mterpretation of its rules and required the use of independent pilots Until the late 1970s it was common practice in most ports to have those crewmembers pilot their vessels. However, a group of pilots from Port Everglades, Fla. challenged the practice and eventually won a regulations which, m would restore the the erewmembers. The biU has submitted testimony and comments in support of the changes, The matter is still under consideration. �——.1- SONAT Conference Sets New Goals SlU President Frank Drozak opened the SONAT Conference with a call for unity against the common foe: the Reagan administration, and the conglomerates. Capt. William Hynson sails with I.O.T., and he took this SONAT Conference seriously, as did all of the delegates. Here he listens to a discussion with close attention. At right is SlU Piney Point Port Agent Carl Peth. Jerry DeCola, who works as a cook for I.O.T., had some pretty strong opinions during the workshop ses­ sion, and he expressed them. All of the SONAT delegates had ample opportunity to express their own thoughts and opinions. Greg Luce, tankerman for Mariner Towing, makes a point during one of the workshop meetings. Job security and unity were the foundation themes for the first in a series of Crews Con­ ferences, for SONAT employ­ ees which took place May 1318 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Two more conferences are scheduled. One begins June 10, and another will begin June 24. SIU President Frank Drozak opened the five-day session and set the tone. "We are facing some serious problems," he said, "but I am confident that if we are open with each other and communicate with each other we can solve these problems." During the conference, the delegates talked in detail about their contract, their upcoming negotiations, their health, wel­ fare and pension programs, their training opportunities at SHLSS—and their concerns. Morning sessions were de­ voted to information talks by SIU officials and representa­ tives from the Plans, SHLSS and various SIU departments. These included the Union's leg­ islative and political depart­ ments and the computer section which is designed to improve processing of members' claims. The afternoon session pro­ vided delegates an opportunity to ask the Union officials and representatives questions, and to discuss and make recommen­ dations for the upcoming ne­ gotiations with SONAT. Many of the delegates brought their wives, and some brought their children—and all of them had an enjoyable and informa­ tive five days. Tours were ar­ ranged for the wives, and they had a special meeting with a top representative of the SIU Pen­ sion and Welfare Plans so that they could learn more about their benefits as dependents. In wrapping up the confer­ ence, Drozak said that the bot­ tom line is this: "We are willing to work with management as we always have been, but we are not going to give back those rights that we have fought so hard to establish." i •ij. SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio answers questions for delegates attending one of the workshops during the first SONAT Conference. Bruce Godfrey, second from left, checks the status of his welfare benefit claims with SlU Claims Processor Paula Hamilton, at right. Brother Godfrey sails as AB with I.O.T. With him is his wife, and at left is SlU Inland Representative Frank Paladino. AB John Allman and Captain Tom Braddy, both with the I.O.T., took an active part in discussions during the workshop sessions. AB Tommy Farrell and Captain Jack Hearn were elected by their brother delegates to head up the workshops—and they did a fine job. Larry Hensley, barge captain for I.O.T.. and his family enjoy lunch in the cafeteria after the morning session. June 1984/LOG/27 �. >"» New SlU Contract: 4 Tugs, 32 SID Jobs Back in Detroit After a two-year absence. Great Lakes Towing Co. has resumed shipdocking opera­ tions on the Detroit River fol­ lowing ratification of contract agreements with SIU Great Lakes Boatmen on April 1. As a result of the new con­ tract, four newly reconditioned tugs, the Nebraska, Wyoming, Indiana and the Wisconsin have been assigned to the port of Detroit, renewing employment opportunities that were lost to SIU boatmen when the com­ pany withdrew from the port in 1982 citing financial difficulties. The four tugs bring to 46 the number of active Great Lakes Towing vessels in the region and 32 the number of jobs on the four tugs. The Detroit tugs are enlisted primarily to dock and undock foreign and domestic liners conducting trade on the Lakes and perform icebreaking and inter-port towing. The rescue of ships stranded in ice last April from one of the worst winter thaws on Lake St. Clair, a connecting artery link­ ing fresh water shipping to the St. Lawrence Seaway was one of the inaugural projects under­ taken by the Detroit tugs. Al­ though tugs normally provide emergency relief, especially in the thick of winter ice jams, the SIU crews working the St. Clair were home in time for dinner. "There was an old saying that somebody had to die or retire before there were openings on the tugs," said Algonac SIU Patrolman Byron Kelley. The Detroit jobs, called 'lunch box runs,' are in-port jobs affording eight-hour shifts and the chance to return home when the work day is ended. What's Happening in Washington: Unfair User Fees Stil11n Port Bill 1- While the Senate Finance Committee made some changes in the port development and user fee bill under considera­ tion, the biggest concern to the SIU, unfair user fees, was not addressed. The bill, S-1739, does not set specific user fees for improved and deepened harbors, inland waterways and channels, but does allow for levying such fees. It allows the federal government to foot the bill for 70 percent of a port's development up to 45 feet, and the local entity must make up the rest with user fees. For projects deeper than 45 feet, the local authorities would have to provide ICQ percent financ­ ing, though federal loan guar­ antees would be available. During the most recent hear­ ings, the Finance Committee set a system where Congress would have to approve the user fees established by the ports. The SIU believes that oper­ ators and ships which do not directly benefit from the im­ provements should not be forced to foot the bill. For example, if a port is dredged to a depth greater than 45 feet, current ships with no need for such improve­ ments should not have to pay for them. In many cases the ships which would benefit from the deepening would be large foreign-flag ships, such as col­ liers. It is unlikely the bill will be acted upon before this session of Congress ends. !: .,sl Late last month the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. bought a barge unloader for $4-million from the Maryland Port Administration for possible use in dredging in the port of Baltimore. Contract negotiations were still ongoing at the Great Lakes D & D Co. early this month with the Dredge Owners Assn. The Luedtke Engineering Co. has two new jobs at Lansing, Iowa and at Ludington, Mich. Contract Ratified at Radciiff Materials in N.O. Jhe< Boatmen's votes were counted early this month at Radciiff Materials on a new contract in the port of New Orleans and resulted in a ratification of the pact by the membership rank-and-file. 3 Contracts Okayed in Norfolk ^ Three new contracts were ratified by Boatmen in the port of Norfolk at the Sheridan Towing and Transportation Co., STC Little Curtis Co. and at the Buckley Towing Co. (American Towing-Southern Div.). Negotiations continued early this month at the Inland and Coastal Towing Co. (Allied Towing) and a bargaining extension was granted to contract negotiators at the Cape Fear Towing Co., Wilmington, N.C. Their contract ends in August. SIU V-' Great Lakes D & D Buys Barge Unloader It's Your Union We Need Your Help Do We Have Your Correct Address? v: ,' f- i -I •••, •k .SS" ?r You may miss out on some important announcements concerning your BENEFITS, you CONTRACT, your UPGRADING, and other UNION MATTERS if we do not have your CORRECT MAILING ADDRESS. Please take time to fill out this MAIL ADDRESS coupon, and mail it to: Seafarers Internationa Union, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. PLEASE PRINT Your Full Name Street Address Book Number Social Security No. Box # City State ZIP We want to make sure that you get your copy of the LOG on time each month, and we need your help. If you are getting more than one copy of the LOG delivered to you, or if you have changed your address, or if your name or address is mis-printed . . . please fill in the special coupon printed on this page and send it to: The LOG 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Today's Date 28/LOG/June 1984 ms �I ttllll Seafarers International Union oif North America, AFL-CIO June 1984 iJliiigt0ti Legislative. Administrative and Regulatory Happenings WASHINGTON REPORT REAGAN AND MARITIME News from Wall Street and the State Department has been decidedly mixed. A day doesn't go by without some expert talking about some kind of impending showdown on the domestic or interna­ tional scene. Most Americans seem to be taking this news in full stride. The mood of the country has been surprisingly sedate over the past few months. People seem to be more interested in Michael Jackson than in the possible collapse of NATO or the disintegration of the international eco­ nomic order. Perhaps that is because most people haven't been affected by any of these events in any direct way. They read about the war between Iran and Iraq, yet haven't had to confront any cut-off in oil supplies. Budget deficits are mounting past the point of no return, yet inflation is temporarily down and so is the unemployment rate. Things are spinning out of control in Cen­ tral America, but so far at least no Amer­ icans are engaged in combat. In many ways, the country is sitting on a time bomb. Deep down inside, most people know that they are living in a period of profound change. Yet they have been through so much during the past 20 yearsVietnam, hard economic times, a seem­ ingly unending re-evaluation of values and standards—that they probably want to savor these last moments of quiet. One of President Reagan's biggest pol­ icy failures has been with regard to the American-flag merchant marine. Four years ago he said that "if the United States is to survive as a viable and progressive nation... we must develop and undertake a maritime policy that will demonstrate our understanding of the seas to America's future; re-establish the U.S.-flag commer­ cial fleet as an effective economic instru­ ment capable of supporting U.S. interests abroad, and demonstrate America's con­ trol of the seas in the face of any chal­ lenges." Those words are as true today as they were four years ago. More so, in fact, given what has happened in the Falkland Islands and in the Persian Gulf. Unfortunately, President Reagan has done nothing to bring about the revival that he himself,called essential to this nation's survival. Important maritime pro­ grams have been cut or completely elim­ inated. The American-flag merchant ma­ rine has dwindled to fewer than 560 vessels, which is far less than is needed to provide this country with an adequate sealift capability in case of a protracted inter­ national conflict. WHO RENEFITS? The chief beneficiary of this public mood is Ronald Reagan, whose record as pres­ ident should have made him highly vul­ nerable in this election year. Yet the polls have him running more than 20 percent ahead of his nearest Democratic chal­ lenger. Most Americans like his amiable style and are reluctant to hold him re­ sponsible for his policy failures. It is important, however, for Americans to face up to these policy failures, espe­ cially since they pose serious long-term problems for this country. While the huge budget deficits caused by Reagan's tax cuts and defense buildup have spurred a short-term recovery, they also threaten to drive interest rates higher than they were a year-and-a-half ago, when the unem­ ployment rate shot past 10 percent, the highest since the Great Depression. Unfortunately, many of Reagan's policy failures will only become apparent when it will be too late to do anything about them. Take, for example, his decision to ease up on OSHA safety and health reg­ ulations. Not many people are too con­ cerned about this issue. But just think how many people will come down with cancer five or 10 years from now because Ann Burford failed to properly fulfill her duties as head of the EPA. GRASSROOTS Given the failure of the past several administrations to do anything to stem the decline of the American-flag merchant ma­ rine, the Seafarers International Union has decided to implement its own grassroots program. The program, which is barely two months old, is already reaping benefits for American seamen. SIU members across the country are attending rallies wearing distinctive SIU caps and carrying signs. They are asking the candidates difficult questions about the American-flag merchant marine. Pres­ ident Drozak, the architect of this pro­ gram, is talking to community leaders across the country in order to educate them about the vital role that the maritime industry plays in the defense and economy of this country. It is important to remember that every successful political movement of the last 10 years has had at its base an effective grassroots foundation. Ronald Reagan wouldn't have been elected president un­ less the New Right and the Moral Majority had not carefully built a strong grassroots political machine. The answer to job se­ curity is in grassroots. to be registered under the U.S. registry. It's been 26 years since a passenger ship was built in the U.S. a The Authorizations bill was passed by the House of Representatives with the amendment intact. At present, no legis­ lation has been introduced in the Senate concerning this matter. This is an important issue that could generate as many as 1,200 se2ifaring jobs for merchant seamen and spur the revival of the American-flag passenger vessel in­ dustry. It would be helpful for all of you to write your senators about this. PUERTO RICAN PASSENGER TRADE The House of Representatives has ap­ proved a bill, H.R. 89, that would allow foreign-flag participation in the Puerto Rican passenger trade. This is an Unfortunate bill that would weaken the provisions of the Jones Act and discourage Americanflag operators from competing in the trade. The SIU is working hard to defeat this bill, which Recently was placed on the Senate calendar. SHIPYARD INCENTIVE PAYMENT PROGRAM The House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee marked up H.R. 5220, a bill that would replace the now defunct Construction Differential Subsidy Pro­ gram with a new Shipyard Incentive Pay­ ment Program. Under the terms of the legislation, the shipyards themselves would receive a direct subsidy payment of up to 50 percent of the bid price of new buildings to offset the higher cost of domestic vessel construction. H.R. 5220 contains one serious draw­ back: It contains language that could lead to the elimination of the ODS Program. Until this language is eliminated or cleared up, the SIU will strongly oppose passage of the program. Support SPAD PASSENGER SHIPS After a fierce floor fight, the House of Representatives voted to attach an amend­ ment introduced by Rep. Mario Biaggi (DN. Y.) to the 1985 Department of Defense Authorizations bill. The amendment would permit two foreign-built passenger vessels June 1984/LOG/29 �5Ti? -- -Jet • I-' iT: ii:.' J j I ^ H • AFL-CIO Lauds Lundeberg School Look out Bal Harbour, Flor­ ida: There is a new kid on the block—Piney Point, Maryland. The SIU's new Training and Recreation Center at the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship has recently hosted several Labor Move­ ment meetings, along with its heavy load of SIU conferences. The most recent was the AFLCIO's spring meeting of its Ex­ ecutive Council. Thfe board held its meeting there at the invitation of SIU President Frank Drozak, also an AFL-CIO executive vice president. This is what the Executive Council had to say. Statement by the AFL-CIO Executive Council on Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship May 9, 1984 Piney Point, Md The Seafarers' Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship provides a model in ongoing union education. The Seafarers International Union uses the fa­ cility to great advantage for trainees, members seeking up­ grading, the SIU's overall mem­ ber education, and to the ad­ vancement of the maritime art. The AFL-CIO Executive Council wishes to express its AFL-CIO President Lane KIrkland chats with three members of the SS Constitution's crew attending SHLSS for training and upgrading. They also served during the AFL-ClO's Executive Council meeting. The crewmembers are (I. to r.) Lori Jackson, Erin Wakabayashi and Malia Schradrer. admiration to the Lundeberg School and its appreciation to SIU President Frank Drozak, to the other officers of the SIU, to Frank Mongelli, vice president of the Lundeberg School, and to the staff and students of the Lundeberg School. Their hospitality and effi­ ciency contributed much to the success of this May 1984 AFLCIO Executive Council meetCongratulations to the crew of the Constitution who completed their training and upgrading courses on June 1 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. SHLSS Vice President Frank Mongelli and Chief Chef Romeo Lupinacci join the Seafarers for a group portrait. They are: Chris Easom, Lori Ann Jackson, Sherry Matsumoto, Stephanie Nakasome, Carl Poggioli, Walter Postlewait Jr., Randall Stack, Robert Butcher, Laura Hans, Curtis Talley, Theodore Howell, Philip Lau, John Nolan, Teofilo Ponce Jr., Hogradth Puni, Malia Schrader, Brian Takeda Carlos Ferreira, Stephen Hicks, Erin Wakabayashi and Donald Wallace. pear Brothers & Sisters : I ft AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue address the Exec­ utive Council. t.'. 'k 30/LOG/June 1984 X .-fe •: On behalf of all the members of the SIU, / want to express my appreciation to you for the excellent job you did in serving the members of the AFL-CIO Executive Council when they met recently at the Harry Lundeberg School. By your excellent service and courteous professional opera­ tion of the dining room, you demonstrated the high quality of training of SIU members. In the process, you provided an example of the outstanding level of service not only at SHLSS, but also on the passen­ ger ships on which you serve. I hope many of those on thif AFL-CIO Executive Council wiU one day take a trip on the Amer­ ican Hawaii passenger vessels, so that they can again enjoy the top notch service they received at SHLSS. I am enclosing a copy of the resolution of appreciation adopted by the AFL-CIO for your fine work. The delegates to the SIUNA Convention also send you their regards for a Job well done. ^ ^ Sincerely, Frank Drozak President �Seafarers * HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP \ / Piney Point Maryland First Aid & CPR Don't Leave Here , Without It!!! Due to the inherent isolation of shipboard members, safety becomes a very important issue to seafarers. Here at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship safety is stressed in all of our courses. Accidents, of course, will hap­ pen and to prepare our students to meet these emergencies, the school offers a course in First Aid and a course in CPR. Both courses are required for all our entry level trainees and recommended to our upgrading students. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) refers to life-sustaiiiing medical treatment that artificially restores oxygen to the vital organs of a person experiencing respiratory or heart failure. The CPR class teaches students the principles and techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with the standards of the American Heart Association. Students are awarded the American Heart Association CPR Certification after successfully completing the course. I The First Aid course provides the principles arid techniques of safety and basic first aid according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After suc­ cessful completion of the course, students are awarded the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certification. The value of accurate knowledge in First Aid and CPR cannot be over emphasized. You might be able to save a limb, you might be able to save a life. If you use your knowledge only once the course was worth your time. Sign up for the First Aid and CPR courses while you are attending classes at SHLSS. Don't regret that you pass up the oppor­ tunity. SHLSS Instructor, Janet Cook observes as David Veiandra and Claude Hollings apply a splint to Grant Marzette. The Steward Recertlfication class observes CPR techniques. Norman Evans and Paul Stubblefleld practice splinting a leg fracture on victim, Conrad Gauthler. unaer tne ui IMOIUJW.W. , Sr the. aireuuuM directlon.^of_jn^r;5sl°' George Luke and Roberto Principe practice basic CI June 1984/LOG/31 �•V Seafarers Training & Recreation Open for Vacationing SlU Members The SIU and the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship are proud to announce the opening of the hotel as a vacation center for the sumnier. SIU members and their families may make reservations for a two-week period during the months of June 1st through September 1st and enjoy the recreational facilities of the Seafarers Training and Recreation Center. This does not affect the regularly scheduled upgrading courses and conferences held throughout the summer. The Center has an olympic-size swimming- pool, tennis courts, game room, pool tables. Anchor Bar, Sea Chest and a fiilly equip­ ped Health Spa. Boating and fishing are also available for your vacationing pleasure. The six-story Seafarers Training and Recreational Center has over 290 rooms available for upgrading students, conference members and guests. A number of these rooms have been set aside for vacationing SIU members and' their families. Each room contains two double beds, color TV, bureaus, desks and a table with chairs. Located in historic southern Maryland, the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship sits on the banks of the St. George's River in Piney Point, Md. The campus consists of more than 60 acres of waterfront prop­ erty. Come and enjoy the lavish ac­ commodations and recreational facilities of the Seafarers Training and Recreation Center. For reservations please fill out the coupon below. SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Reservation Information : Name: _ Book n : S.S. if — ; Address: i Telephone n I Number in Party ; Date of Arrival _ (Stay is limited to 2 weeks) : Date of Departure i J". V!' Send to: Seafarers Training & Recreation Center Piney Point, Md. 20674 (Phone:301-994 0010) 32/LOG/June 1984 k' • •i!:v it 'J -' LOBBY The spacious lobby is accented with three large area rugs which contain the SIU emblem. your Holiday at the SHLSS Vacation Center: What It Will Cost The costs for room and board at the SHLSS Vacation Center have been set at the minimum to make it possible for all SIU members and their families to enjoy a holiday at the Southern Maryland playground. Here are the costs: ROOM RATES: Single/$30 per day Double/$45 per day Family Rates: Member/$30 per day; Wife/$5 per day (No charge for children under 12.) MEALS: Member/$8.50 per day Wife/$4 per day Children/$4 per day So that as many of our members as possible can enjoy a holiday at SHLSS Vacation Center, the stay is limited to two weeks. �. 1 i r- AERIAL VIEW of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. HEALTH SPA The Health Spa features the latest in body-building equip­ ment including Nautilus, free weights and a universal gym. A sauna and steam room are also available. SEA CHEST The Sea Chest sells personal Items, souvenirs, magazines and snacks. SUITE Each suite contains two double beds, color TV, bureaus, desks and a table with chairs. ^ ANCHOR BAR The Anchor Bar, designed to resemble a Viking longboat, features the wooden figurehead which originally highlighted the SlU Hall Port 'O Call bar in Brooklyn. SWIMMING POOL TENNIS COURTS June 1984/LOG/33 �iffjiii^ THE SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG "• SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP '•K> •r% •r. The Color Guard and Marching Unit for the SHLSS, at the Maryland 350th Birthday Parade on May 19, 1984 were as follows: Laura Morgan, Armondo Voluntad, Nita Shepard, Randy White, Clinton Anderson, Derek Tinsiey, Noel Hernandez, Michael Donnelly, Jamie McCranle, George Greggs, DeWayne Dunn, James Van Horn, Patrick Rawley, Eric Ruiz, Cllverlo Wilson, Patrick Carter, Raymond Wezik, Kris Carson, Stanley Turner, Michael Eaton, Jan L. Clarke, Michael David, John McHellen. Have you seen the New 1984 School Bulletin. Look for them in your Union Hall or request a personal copy by writing to: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Public Relations Dept. Piney Point, Md. 20674 SHLSS COURSE GRADUATES U li}- .1 I ••1iM Diesel Engine Class Automation Welding Ramon All, Jack Andrews, Michael Golns, David Kopp, Donny Lovejoy, Michael Marth, Joseph Michael, Herman Neeley, Thomas Rodriguez, Unro Solomons. Front row I. to r.: Clinton Anderson, J. David Boyd. Second row 1. to r.: Calvin Williams (Instructor), Dean Camacho, Tony Adamaltis, Luciano Alfeo, Joe Vazquez. Front row I. to r.: Jan Haldir, Michael DeNardo. Back row I. to r.: Bill Foley (Instructor), Joe Kane, Edgar A. Nattlel III, Robert J. Ivanouskos, Charles Hamrick, Gene Speckman. Great Lakes Towboat Operators •I Our records indicate that you completed the Towboat Operators Course (Great Lakes) at SHLSS, however we do not have a copy of your license in our files. It is requested that you provide us with a Xerox copy of your license, Operators & 2nd Class Operators Don Braddy Michael Callendo David Carter James Courtney Thomas Diroff William Guerrin Kenneth Haines Mark Hall Murray Hughes George Johnson Richard Kulakowski Robert Lukowski Raymond McDonald Paul Pont Donald Radebaugh Robert Rogers Michael Sistare James Stanfield Richard Stropich Alexander Sweeney Donald Thayer Angelo Tirelli Charles West John West William West 34/LOG/June 1984 —Great Lakes Only2nd Class Operator 2nd Class Operator 2nd Class Operator 2nd Class Operator 2nd Class Operator 2nd Class Operator 2nd Class Operator Operator 2nd Class Operator 2nd Class Operator 2nd Class Operator 2nd Class Operator 2nd Class Operator 2nd Class Operator 2nd Class Operator 2nd Class Operator 2nd Class Operator 2nd Class Operator Operator 2hd Class Operator Operator 2nd Class Operator 2nd Class Operator 2nd Class Operator 2nd Class Operator front and back, so that we can update our files. If your name does not appear on this list and you hold a Great Lakes Operators License, please submit a copy of your license and your name will be added to the list at that time. The following information is provided to update my records: I received Operator or 2nd Class Operators License on Date • Operator • 2nd Class Operator Name: SS# _ Book^. Address: Telephone # Send To: Vocational Department, Attn: Joe Wall SHLSS PIney Point, Maryland 20674 '•j(i"a �.tr. . Upgrading Course Schedule July Through September 1984 Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry ' Following are the updated course schedules for July through September 1984 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. For convenience of the membership, the course schedule Is separated into five categories: engine department courses; deck department courses; steward department courses; recertification programs; adult education courses. 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 early. Class schedules may be changed to reflect membership demands. SlU Representatives in ail ports will assist members in preparing applications. The following classes will be held through September 1984 as listed below: S. Engine Upgrading Courses Course Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations Pumproom Maintenance & Operations FiremanAA/atertender & Oiler QMED Marine Electronics Welding Diesel • Regular Marine Electrical Maintenance Check-In Date Completion Date September 9 October 26 September 2 October 19 August 12 September 27 August 5 July 8 July 8 September 30 August 5 September 2 October 26 August 17 August 10 November 2 September 7 November 2 Deck Upgrading Courses Course Lifeboatman Celestial Navigation/ Third Mate Quartermaster Towboat Operator Scholarship Program Third Mate Celestial Navigation/ Master/Mate F.T. Check-In Date Completion Date September 23 July 15 October 19 August 17 August 26 September 16 October 12 November 9 September 2 September 2 November 9 October 5 Adult Education Courses Course Check-In/ Completion Date Developmental Studies July 9 August 27 September 10 (GED) High Schooi Equivalency Program (ESL) English as a Second Language (ABE) Adult Basic Education Length of Course July 13 August 31 September 14 Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended Recertification Programs Check-In Date Course Bosun Recertification August 26 Steward Recertification October 21 Completion Date October 8 December 3 Steward Upgrading Courses Course Check-In/ Completion Date Length of Course Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward bi-weekly bi-weekly bi-weekly monthly vanes varies varies varies Don't Miss Your Chance to Improve Your Skills How? SHLSS has self-study materials in many areas. Upon your request, SHLSS will send them to you to study in your spare time. You can use these skills; • on your job. • to improve your skills for upgrading. • to further your education. Please send me the area(s) checked below: MATH Fractions • Decimals • STUDY SKILLS Percents • Listening Skills Algebra • How To Improve Your Memory Geometry • How To Use Textbooks Trigonometry Study Habits (Spherical) • Text Anxiety ENGUSH: Writing Skiffs Test Taking Tactics Book 1-4 • Stress Management Writing Business Notetaking Know-How Letters • SOCIAL STUDIES Geography • COMMUNICATION SKILLS U.S. History • Tax Tips for Seafarers • Economics • Basic Metrics • Political Science • Name Street - • • State Zip City Book No. Social Security No. Department Sailing In Cut out this coupon and mail to: Adult Education Department Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Send it today! June 1984/LOG/35 , v. •I '• .....J,", ' �Apply Now for an SHLSS Upgrading Course f ! |M Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application wf i Name (Last) (•irst) Date of Birth (Middle) Address. Mo./Day/Year (Street) (City) (State) Deep Sea Member • (Zip Code) Inland Waters Member • Social Security/i' Bookie Date Book Was Issued. Telephone ^ ' (Area Code) Lakes Member • ^ Pacific • Seniority Port Presently .Registered ln_ Port Issued. Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held No • (if yes, fill in below) Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes ,r-'. :• Trainee Program: From to (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes No • (if yes, fill in below) Course(s) Taken Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes No • Firefighting: • Yes No • CPR: • Yes No O Date Available forTraining : Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Bejovv or Indicated Here if Not Listed •{£ DECK ENGINE • Tankerman • AB Unlimited -ftm • AB Limited • AB Special ' • Quartermaster • Towboat Operator Inland • Towboat Operator Not More Than 200 Miles • Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) • Celestial Navigation • Master Inspected Towing Vessel n Mate Inspected Towing Vessel • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate Celestial Navigation C Third Mate C FOWT • OMED—Any Rating C Marine Electronics • Marine Electrical Maintenance , C Pumproom Maintenance ft Operation • Automation • Maintenance of Shlptraard Refrigeration \ Systems • Diesel Engines • Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Chief Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) :: Third Asst. Engineer (Motor Inspected) ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman ,ir' ji 1 ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (Z Adult Basic Education (ABE) C High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies • English as a Second Language (ESL) STEWARD No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts after course completion. • • • • • Assistant Cook Cook a Baker Chief Cook Steward Towlxtat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM • Nautical Science Certificate Program • Scholarship/Work Program RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME—(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 36/LOG/June 1984 7_... . f. . ,t| �New SlU Jobs Northeriy Island Joins SlU Dredge Fleet It was a red banner day in Chicago. The lakefront was draped with nautical festoons, and a small gathering of mari­ time leaders and midwestem political representatives were on hand for the christening of the newly-constructed hopper dredge, the Northerly Island. The smell of diesel fuel was in the air and the humming of ships' engines fading out of the harbor could be heard as the Northerly Island was formally christened with champagne. The ceremony was part of celebrations marking the 25th ^anniversary of the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway and a tribute to James Gillespie, for­ mer manager of the company which built the Northerly Is­ land, North American Trailing Co. (NATCO). Today, the company and its subsidiaries own and operate 26 dredges in the Great Lakes, pro­ viding many SIU jobs and main­ taining passageways on the lakes where 46 percent of the nation's farm and industrial goods pro­ duced in 16 northern states are distributed to domestic and for­ eign markets. CL "By helping maintain the har­ bors and channels of our fourth coast, the Northerly Island will contribute significantly to the well-being of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes trans­ portation system and thus to the economy of the Great Lakes region and of America," Sec­ retary of Transportation Eliza­ beth Dole said. All during the days leading up to the christening, dock-comb­ ers stopped to gaze at the boat like no other berthed at the Chicago Yacht Club. The mid­ section, a maze of industrial pipes engineered to suction and discharge material from water­ way floors as deep as 40 feet, resembles a floating refinery. Engineered for maximum car­ riage, the 205-foot dredge has a cargo capacity of 2,160 cubic yards, and a split hull design held together by hinges fore and aft enables material to be emp­ tied in a few short seconds. In all, 11 hopper dredges, in­ cluding the Northerly Island are operated by North American Trailing under the 1982 Corps of Engineers Reserve Fleet (CERF). The program is an emergency and national defense assignment passed by Congress in 1978 relieving the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from re­ sponsibility for all dredging projects in the nation and allow­ ing collaboration with private industry dredges. The result has been a 50 per­ cent increase in hopper cap­ ability since the law was en­ acted, according to industry sources. On the Great Lakes last year, all Corps dredging was completely phased out. In Buffalo harbor, the prob­ lem was a buildup of silt from rivers and lakes flowing into the harbor. In Saginaw Bay, Mich, the main bay channel and con­ necting river channel required a summer's work with a hopper removing shoaling. NATCO was awarded each of the govern­ ment contracts. The Northerly Island departed May 3 with 13 SIU Boatmen who can look for­ ward to sailing through the sum­ mer. Seamen's Church To Sell Headquarters The Seamen's Church Insti­ tute, a 150-year-old home-awayfrom-home to seafarers in New York Harbor, has decided to sell its headquarters at 15 State Street within the year, accord­ ing to the Institute's director, the Rev. James Whittemore. Several reasons were cited for the proposed sale, among them that the institute's hotel capac­ ity is far greater than the de­ mand, new program priorities, and a steady decline in shipping along the New York-New Jer­ sey waterfronts. Whether the institute will se­ lect a new, smaller headquarters site or lease back some of the present property. Rev. Whitte­ more assures all seafarers that "the institute will remain an active ally and primary pres­ ence" for years to come. —Company/Lakes NP dtalSTpiioiiiy MAY 1-31, 1984 Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac. Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 54 4 2 28 3 0 6 2 0 36 17 3 TOTAL SHIPPED "REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 73 26 0 * 54 8 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 33 9 0 30 3 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 26 4 0 8 2 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 31 26 3 Totals All Departmonts _ 124 26 5 132 39 0 123 '"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. 39 6 Legal Aid In th« event that any SIU members 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 & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Md. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, III. 60603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Mich. 48822 Tele. # (313) 532-1220 3- GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White 1 Westem Avenue Gloucester, 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, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. # (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington, Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 834-2546 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, Willig, Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 110 1429 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 ST. LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg, Sounders & Levine Suite 905—Chemical Building 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele. # (415) 981-4400 SEATTLE, WASH. Davles, Roberts, Reid, Anderson & Wacker 100 West Hanison 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 ' June 1984/LOG/37 -I �— .- '•'f^. —- '<)• ^ • - - >J' -"-w Harriette Home to 'Philly' When Philadelphia Port Agent Bobbie Stevens walked toward the Overseas Harriette (Mari­ time Overseas) to conduct a payoff, 7-year-old Dasril Panko Jr. skipped beside him making a game of avoiding the rain pud­ dles in tracks left by cars at the dock yards. The port of Philadelphia is home to the Harriette, but it had been several weeks since it dropped anchor across from the arched train trestle and loaded coal for the 10-day journey to Amsterdam. The latest run was from Jacksonville where the vessel was laid up for repairs, and Dasril and his uncle were in town to meet QMED Dasril Panko Sr. who had gone to Jack­ sonville to sign on for the run. Many familiar faces, Seaferers who ship out on the Har­ riette in Philadelphia and Jack­ sonville, talked to Stevens, but the payoff that was expected to last three hours ended in less than an hour. It was homecommg. Chief Cook Clarence Jones cooked a special round of beef for those who would be onboard for dinner. Blocks of cheese in bright cellophane wrappings were given as gifts. Dozens of Holland tulip bulbs, purchased for spring gardens, were brought from duffel bags so they could be easily given to wives at the doorstep. Bosun Tom Seager posed on deck, and before the day was over, Dasril Jr. squirmed out of his uncle's lap to greet his father. The Overseas Harriette arrives in Philly The Harriette regularly loads on coal cargoes brought by rail to this adjacent train trestle ^ ' ^_ tt- Philadelphia Port Agent Bob Stevens (r.) explains contract provisions. J' Mil :,ti M • •' \, i 1 • Chief Cook Clarence Jones (I.) and Steward Thomas l^cquay complete stock orders. i; Payoff was a homecoming for Philadelphia SlU members. 38/LOG/June 1984 '.#• «I �Drozak Hits Reagan Youth Wage SIU President Frank Drozak has taken a strong stand against Ronald Reagan's attempts to es­ tablish a so-called sub-minimum wage for America's working teenagers. Reagan's proposal would let employers hire teenagers from May 1 through Sept. 20 for only $2.50 an hour. Currently the minimum wage is $3.35 an hour. "This is age discrimination. Persons doing the same work Capt. Carl Wilkins is retired now and enjoying life at his home in Bellehaven, N.C. with a $1000 pension check every month. Norfolk SIU Patrolman Mike Paladino presents the check to Capt. Wilkins in the Norfolk hall. Capt. Wilkins started sailing with the SIU in 1950. Tampa Tug to Pacific Nine Houston Seafarers left on a slow boat to Hawaii early this month. They erewed up the King's Challenger (Tampa Tugs) and left Houston for a four-anda-half-year military contract. The King's Challenger will run oil between American bases on Guam, Wake Island and Mid­ way. The trip from Houston to Hawaii is expected to take 35 days. should be paid the same wage. What difference is there if one is 21 and the other is 19?" Dro­ zak asked. He also said many unscru­ pulous employers could take ad­ vantage of the proposal and fire workers making the minimum now so they could save 85 cents an hour on new hires and it doesn't address the real needs of today's youth, lack of job training programs and employ­ ment programs, he said. •j •• Personals George Cronk Jean Carlisle, who is doing research for a book on the Lib­ erty Ship SS Stephen Hopkins, would like you to get in touch with her at 121 Varennes Alley, Apt.#2R, San Francisco, Calif. 94133. Jeff Kass and Greg Turay Would you please contact Mrs. Pacer at the U.N. High Com­ missioners for Refugees Office. The telephone number is (212) 754-7600. Former Shipmates of Harry Wilson Theresa M. Eckley would like to talk with any friends of Harry Wilson. You can contact her at 604 Stuart Ave. North, Essex, Md. 21221. PRESIDENT'S PRE-BALLOTING REPORT The following report was pre­ sented at all SIU Constitutional Port Membership meetings in May, as well as at all SIU halls holding inforrnational member­ ship meetings in May. May 7, 1984 Pursuant to Article X, Section 1(e) of our Constitution, 1 am submitting at this regular May membership meeting of this election year, my Pre-Balloting Report. The balloting for our General Election of Officers for the term 1985-1989 will commence on November 1 and continue through December 31,1984. The election will be conducted under the provisions of our Constitu­ tion, as amended and effective January 15,1981, and such other voting procedures as our Sec­ retary-Treasurer may direct. 1 have, in consultation with our Executive Board and Port Representatives, made a careful appraisal of the needs of our Constitutional Ports: New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, De­ troit, Houston, New Orleans, Mobile, San Francisco and St. Louis. We have carefully con­ sidered the changes that have taken place in the deep-sea and inland field, with a view toward meeting the opportunities for expansion through means of or­ ganizing. Since our last General Elec­ tion of Officers, the membership of the Seafarers International Union of North America, At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District voted affirma­ tively to approve the merger of a former sister affiliate. Military Sea Transport Union, into our organization, the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict. The former Military Sea Transport Union membership will, of course, be participating as members of our organization in the forthcoming General Election of Officers. It is my recommendation, in accordance with our Constitu­ tion, that the following offices be placed on the ballot in the 1984 General Election of Offi­ cers for the term 1985 through 1989. HEADQUARTERS • 1 President • 1 Executive Vice President • 1 Secretary-Treasurer • 1 Vice President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement • 1 Vice President in Charge of Atlantic Coast • 1 Vice President in Charge of the Gulf Coast • 1 Vice President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters' • 1 Vice President in Charge of the West Coast • 4 Headquarters Represen­ tatives NEW YORK 1 Agent 8 Joint Patrolmen PHILADELPHIA 1 Agent 2 Joint Patrolmen BALTIMORE 1 Agent 2 Joint Patrolmen MOBILE 1 Agent 2 Joint Patrolmen NEW ORLEANS 1 Agent 3 Joint Patrolmen HOUSTON 1 Agent 3 Joint Patrolmen SAN FRANCISCO 1 Agent 2 Joint Patrolmen DETROIT 1 Agent 1 Patrolman ST. LOUIS 1 Agent 1 Patrolman In accordance with the abovementioned Article X, Section 1(e) of our Constitution, 1 am required to recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, regular office thereof, or any similar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed, no later than the first regular meeting in Oc­ tober of this year. 1 will make such recommendation to the membership before such dead­ line. As provided for in Article Xll, Section 1, nominations open on July 15, 1984 and close on August 15, 1984. 1 wish to further advise the membership that by virtue of the merger with our Union of the international affiliate Mili­ tary Sea Transport Union a few years ago, a proposed consti­ tutional amendment providing for a "Vice President in Charge of Government Military Mari­ time Operations" will be sub­ mitted to the membership, and subject to membership action thereon, as constitutionally pro­ vided, will appear on the ballot at the same time balloting takes place for the election of officers later this year. Also to appear on the ballot at the same time, subject to membership action as consti­ tutionally provided, is a further proposed constitutional amend­ ment which will change the title of "Patrolman to "Port Em­ ployee." The foregoing constitutes your President's Pre-Balloting Re­ port and subject to my further ^ recommendation as to the dep­ ository to be made hereafter, I recommend its adoption. Fraternally submitted, Frank Drozak President June 1984/LOG/39 -T^jPr \'A:.: - J �. '.:Y : m L-'^.-rsa-iteg^g r &— Deep Sea fll yi .i;| •tex :•' ' 'iX\ 'v-n^. .-%1; • n/i V' . I • • l(- IS: . ,i: if •I i; If ' Jf •t J •/; V'M 1 i ft •• f- '> • !'y Pensioner Carroll Henry Andrews, 63, died on March 24. Brother An­ drews joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Bal­ timore sailing as an AB. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army before World War II. Seafarer Andrews was born in Shenandoah, Va. and was a resident of Seattle. Pensioner Marion Richard Fila, 60, died on April 27. Brother Fila joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a bosun and LNG quartermaster and also worked as a concrete finisher "and 1st class butcher. He hit the bricks in the 1965 District Council 37 beef. Sea­ farer Fila was a former member of the NMU, SUP and ILP from 1967 to 1970. And he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. A native of Po­ land, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of Seattle. Surviving are his widow, Delia and an^unt, Stephanie Partyka of Wallington, N.J. Pensioner Cal­ vin McGahagin, 75, succumbed to cancer in the F. Edward Hebert Hospital in New Orleans, La. on April 3. Brother McGahagin joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1959 sailing as an AB. He was bom in Ocala, Fla. and was a resident of Kenner. La. Cremation took place in the St. John's Crematory, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Helen and a sister, Irene Perdomo of Tampa. Larry Reed died on Feb. 27. Brother Reed joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif. He was a resident of Richmond, Calif. Surviving is his mother, Martha. Pensioner Frank P'Blackie," "Snake") Rowell, 75, passed away from heart-lung failure in the Clear Lake (Webster, Texas) 40/LOG/June 1984 Hospital on Nov. 8, 1983. Brother Rowell joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He was born in Michigan and was a resident of Dickinson, Texas for 23 years. Cremation took place in the South Memorial Park Crematory, Pearland, Texas. His ashes were scattered in the Atlantic Ocean. Surviving are his widow, Regina; a son, Blair; two daughters, Michelle and Kathy; a stepdaughter, Sid­ ney Marie, and his brother-inlaw, Paul Bennick. Pensioner Ma­ son Seals, 81, passed away from heart-lung failure in the East Jefferson Hospi­ tal in Jefferson, La. on April 7. Brother Seals joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He was a for­ mer member of the I.B.E.W., Local 130. Seafarer Seals was bom in Vamado, La. and was a resident of Metairie, La. In­ terment was in the Seal Ceme­ tery, Varnado. Surviving is his widow, Olga. Pensioner Barney Edward Speegle, 70, died on April 28. Brother Speegle joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Norfolk sail­ ing as a FOWT. He hit the bricks in the 1962 Robin Line beef and in the 1963 maritime strike. Seafarer Spee­ gle was bom in North Carolina and was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving are two sisters, Mazie Freeman and Effie of Kingston, N.C. Pensioner Rufus "Big Eddie" Edward Stough Jr., 64, died of a liver ailment at home in Meraux. La. on March 23. Brother Stough joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sail­ ing as a chief steward. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Sea­ farer Stough was bom in Mont­ gomery, Ala. Burial was in the St. Bernard Parish Gardens Cemetery, Chalmette, La. Sur­ viving is his widow, Marie Yvonne. Pensioner Herbert Erich Valdson, 71, passed away on Feb. 22, 1983. Brother Valdson joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1966 sail­ ing as a FOWT. He also sailed as a 3rd assistant engineer. Sea­ farer Valdson was born in Tartu, Estonia and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Valdson was a res­ ident of St. Petersburg, Fla. Surviving is a cousin, Ina Kalliaste of Elkins Park, Pa. ] Joseph An­ thony Werselowich, 55, died on May 14. Brother Werselowich joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1959 sailing as a chief steward and ship's delegate. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard after World War II. Sea­ farer Werselowich was bom in Philadelphia and was a resident of Upper Darby, Pa. Surviving is a sister, Helen M. Belesky of Upper Darby. Great Lakes Albert John McCoombs, 52, died of heart-lung failure in Al­ pena, Mich, on March 4, 1983. Brother McCoombs joined the Union in the port of Detroit sailing as an oiler for the Huron Cement Co. and on the SS Vi­ king (Ann Arbor, Mich. Rail­ road) from 1979 to 1980. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Laker McCoombs was born in Lachine, Mich, and was a resident of Alpena. Burial was in the Lorrey Rapids Twsp. (Mich.) Cemetery. Surviving are a brother, James; a sister, Eva Ross and a niece, Linda L. Canfield, all of Alpena. Pensioner Merlin Charles ^alker, 63, died of a heart at­ tack at home in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. on Jan. 9. Brother Walker joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as an AB for the American Steamship Co. He was also an upholsterer. Laker Walker was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving as a storekeeper 1st class in World War II. He was bom in Egg Harbor, Wis. Interment was in Bayside Cemetery, Sturgeon [ Bay. Surviving are his widow, • Elaine; a son, David and four daughters, Susan, Catherine, Lynn and Sharon. Monthly Membership Meetings Port New York... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Algonac Houston .New Orleans Mobile San Francisco . Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan St. Louis ; Honolulu Gloucester Jersey City Date Monday, July 2 Tuesday, July 3 Thursday, July 5 .Thursday, July 5 Thursday, July 5 Friday, July 6 Monday, July 9 Tuesday, July 10 .Wednesday, July 11 Thursday, July 12 .Monday, July 16 Friday, July 20. Friday, July 6 Thursday, July 5 .Friday, July 13 Thursday, July 12 .Wednesday, July 11 Tuesday, July 17 Wednesday, July 18 Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters 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. 3:00 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. �if Directory of Ports Frank Drozak, President Ed Turner, Exec. Vice President Joe DIGIorglo, Secretary-Treasurer Leon Hall, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS The SlU will man the steward department on APL's Yukon and sister ship Maumee now that both ships have won a two-year MSG contract. The ships will call in Greenland, Holland and other European ports. Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea May 1-31, 1984 Port Gloucester New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville..... San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston Piney Point Totals Port Gloucester New York........ Philadelphia Baitimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans; Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle. Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston.. Piney Point .......; Totals Port Gloucester New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile.. New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston Piney Point Totals Port Gloucester New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Pufirto Rico Honolulu ..!! Houston Plnev Point ;.. ;..... ...: 'TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 69 2 9 14 15 44 22 24 30 51 11 2 58 0 352 4 0 23 0, 6 -0 4 0 4 0 1,0 9 1 22 2 16 3 10 1 14 1 4 0 23 2 20 0 0 0 160 10 3 46 6 7 7 12 34 24 25 16 27 5 8 39 0, 259 2 0 9 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 3 0 8 0 11 1 11 1 6.0 7 2 3 0 17 4 6 0 1 0 90 8 020 34 17 0 3 10 6 0 0 630 6 1 0 22 3 0 9 3 0 13 18 1 9 3 0 12 12 2 4 2 0 3 31 41 14 4 0 0 0 0 141 100 44 .; TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 64 1 4 9 6 41 27 28 16 43 11 0 35 0 287 DECK DEPARTMENT 2 0 11 0 0 0 3 0 6 0 3 0 1 0 18 0 16 0 7 0 33 0 19 0 18 9 18 0 6 0 161 9 Trip Reliefs "REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Q 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 4 148 13 13 30 25 110 67 62 57 59 14 8 119 0 729 5 53 13 5 19 3 20 28 29 41 24 .6 32 40 0 316 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 8 4 1 2 0 2 1 0 21 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 1 0 28 1 0 10 0 2 3 ' 0 5 5 0 7 0 0 23 4 0 26 6 0 27 4 0 10 5 0 28 21 0 14 6 0 1 18 6 22 13 0 0 3 0 197 90 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 2 5 0 1 0 14 1 127 10 18 21 20 86 41 48 37 40 10 10 89 0 558 5 28 7 5 11 7 26 21 28 18 20 3 16 15 0 210 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 3 1 3 0 9 0 0 22 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 010 30 14 0 1 00 3 4 0 250 4 0 0 19 10 0 13 9 0 21 18 0 5 3 0 18 30 1 4 2 0 1 ' 69 105 14 8 0 0 5 0 135 178 106 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 240 62 31 0 6 2 0 9 2 0 17 5 0 14 1 0 50 8 0 20 7 1 34 61 4 16 11 0 19 18 4 10 3 0 8 48 46 45 5 0 0 0 0 312 206 55 ENTRY DEPARTMENT — —,.. 0 27 2 4 7 1 12 8 3 10 68 4 12 0 13 0 20 0 4 0 27 . 1 23 2 9 36 0 ^9 .1 43 7 9 9 4 39 If o <9 , 9 >.6102 5 1M 170 17 27 0 0 13 0 19 10 10 36 0 18 76 .9 10 0 0 9 0 3 if §9 n 9 163 64 0 4 212 2 0 207 22 28 99 25 5 Hs .1::;;:::::!;""" na m i9i o o o o 240 1,043 261 Totals AH Departments 870 822 253 619 429 121 22 1,839 1,777 359 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair 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 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218)722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617)283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fia. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 Toll Free: 1-800-325-2^2 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (212) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 . (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415)543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 623-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actuallyr 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. Shipping in the month of May was up from the month of Aprii. A totai of 1,191 jobs were shipped on SiU-contracted deep sea vesseis. Of the 1,191 Jobs shipped, 619 jobs or about 52 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A totai of 22 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program b^an on Aprii 1, 1982, a total of 601 relief jobs have been shipped. June 1984/LOG/41 •e* �l:) Drozak Elected to AIFLD Board It. ' P: H f •; •'if • If SIU President Frank Drozak has been elected to the board of trustees of the American In­ stitute for Free Labor Devel­ opment. The AIFLD is an AFLCIO organization which pro­ motes and helps free and dem­ ocratic trade unions in Latin America and the Caribbean. Drozak helped monitor the elections in El Salvador in March and also visited several Central American nations in 1982. The AIFLD believes that free and democratic trade unions can Diesel Engines help make the countries them­ selves free and democratic. The group provides trade union ed­ ucation, collective bargaining tactics and other educational help. In 1982 two AIFLD represen­ tatives in El Salvador were mur­ dered. Two army enlisted men are scheduled to be tried for the murders, but the officers who ordered the deaths have not been charged with the crimes, ac­ cording to an AIFLD spokes­ man. Course Starts August 5 ii Retired Jax Agent William 'Red' Morris Dead Pensioner and former Jack­ sonville (Fla.) Port Agent Wil­ liam J. "Red" Alexander Mor­ ris Sr., 64, succumbed to cancer in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Jacksonville, Fla. on Feb. 28. Brother Morris joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Jackson­ ville sailing as a recertified bo­ sun. He was bom in Bay Harbor, Fla. and was a resident of Jack­ sonville. Burial was in Ever­ green Cemetery, Jacksonville. Surviving are a son. Seafarer William E. Morris Jr. of Gal­ veston, Texas and a daughter. ,5!]^ •' i ill" a :'•• • s Billie Jean Dover of Jackson­ ville. "Red" was said to be a "ded­ icated Union official" who as­ sisted in all major organizing campaigns and took part hitting the bricks in all the great mari­ time beefs. When the call went out for help on "head-on beefs and con­ frontations" the fe<Kiead was always there fighting with both of his large fists. He was characterized as a "stillwater-mns-deep" sort of a guy. We'll miss him. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ••-r•J i: r• i ii i• r ii'i!;" : j( 'r"''J • • Sign Up Now! Personals Relatives of Ira Newbert Carolyn Kofoed is attempting to locate the whereabouts of the wife and/or children of her de­ ceased uncle, Ira Newbert, who died in 1959. Any information should be sent to Carolyn Ko­ foed, P.O. Box 567 Edgewater, Md. 21037. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administereB in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of 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" CampbeU Chalmuui, 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 OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU 42/LOG/June 1984 Fill out the application in this issue of the Log, or contact the Admissions Office, at SFILSS, Piney Point, Maryland 20674. George Orfield Please contact A1 Murphy at (804) 583-4581 (call collect). Rafael Monge-Ortiz Please contact your daughter, Luisa I. Monge, at P.O. Box 173, Aguas Buenas, P.R. 00607. 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 officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as Well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. 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 purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has al.so refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960. meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this re.sponsibility. 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 supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to 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 intere.sts of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received 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 rea.son of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that be has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notiiy SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return recdpt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �Roy Johnson Jones, 60, joined the SlU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun and mate. Brother Jones worked on the SeaLand Shoregang in Oakland, Calif, from 1968 to 1984. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Seafarer Jones was born in Charleston, S C. and is a resident of San Francisco. Deep Sea Daniel Joseph Cherry Jr., 69, joined the SlU In 1943 in th§ port of Tampa sailing as a chief electrician, 2nd as­ sistant engineer (SlU-MEBA, District 2 Engineering School graduate) and QMED. Brother Cherry also worked as a power lineman. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army before World Calvin Dixon Morris, 59, joined the SlU War II. Seafarer Cherry was in the port of Seattle in 1957 sailing as an born in Winter Haven, Fla. and AB. Brother Morris is a veteran of the U.S. is a resident of Baltimore. Navy. He was born in Arkansas and is a resident of Fort Worth, Texas. Henry Lavern Dill, 56, joined the SlU in the port of Mobile In 1955 sailing as a QMED. Brother Dill is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was born in Missis­ sippi and is a resident of Mobile. Harry D. Sllverstein, 65, joined the SlU in the port of Floyd Jenkins, 55, joined San Francisco in 1957 sailing the SlU in the port of New as a cook, bartender and York in 1954 sailing as a chief waiter. Brother Silverstein is pumpman. Brother Jenkins a veteran of the U.S. Army in was also a machinist. He is a World War II. He was born in veteran of the U.S. Army after San Francisco and is a resi­ the Korean War. Seafarer dent of Seattle. Jenkins was born in Florida and is a resident of Shelbyville, Texas. Jesse "Jack" Edgar Mel­ ton, 65, joined the SlU in 1944 in the port of Philadelphia sail­ ing as a chief pumpman and 2nd assistant engineer. Brother Melton was born ih Philadelphia and is a resident of San Francisco. Francis Thompson, 66, joined the SlU in the port of Port Arthur, Texas in 1969 sailing as a cook. Brother Thompson hit the bricks in both the Houston and Tacoma, Wash, maritime beefs. He was born in Nundet, La. and is a resident of Tacoma. Yao Pong Wing, 66, joined the SlU in the port of San Francisco in 1954 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Wing began sailing in 1949. He worked as an AB and bosun on the Oak­ land (Calif.) Sea-Land Shoregang from 1968 to 1975. Sea­ farer Wing is a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps' 14th Air Service Group in World War II. Born in Shanghai, China, he is a naturalized U.S. citi­ zen. Wing is a resident of San Francisco. Grleat Lakes Heniy Vernon Howard, 65, joined the Union in 1940 in the port of Detroit sailing as a chief cook. Brother Howard is a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was born in Virginia and is a resident of Odessa, Fla. Francis Thomas Moen, 66, joined the Union in the port of Duluth, Minn, in 1960 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Moen is a veteran Ralph Harold Smith, 59, of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was joined the SlU in the port of born in Bagley, Minn, and is a resident there. New York in 1954 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Smith Julius Rudai Sr., 65, joined the Union in is a veteran of the U.S. Army the port of Detroit in 1967 sailing as a wiper. in World-War II. He was born Brother Rudai worked as a machinist for 15 in Bristol, Va. and is a resident years. He was born in Vestarborf, Pa. and of Semmes, Ala. is a resident of Millfield, Ohio. Your Vote Counts ... 2,000,000 Nays and 2,000,001 Ayes Absentee Voting, How to Cast Your Vote Every citizen of the United States has not only the right but the responsibility to vote for his or her choices for public office at the federal, state and local levels. Those elected to office make daily decisions directly influencing the lives and wellbeing of all citizens. These of­ ficials derive their authority from your vote. YOUR VOTE COUNTS!!!! The government of the United States is required to provide American citizens with the proper documents and infor­ mation in order to exercise their voting rights. Merchant mari­ ners, as a result of job relocation who are unable to vote in the state of their residency, are able to vote by absentee ballot. A postcard application for the absentee ballot may be obtained from SIU headquarters and all SIU halls. The postcard appli­ cation form is also available on all SlU-contracted ships. If not enough applications are avail­ able, written requests for post­ card applications may be sent to all SIU halls. Every item on the postcard should be filled in with careful attention to printing your name, the name of your ship operator and the address to which the ballot should be sent. You then must sign your full name under oath. The postcard should be mailed to the appropriate county, city or other election official as noted in the Voting Assistance Guide. Copies of the Voting Assistance Guide have been distributed to all SlU-contracted flag vessels and SIU halls. All the infor­ mation for each state is listed alphabetically by state in the Guide. If the Voting Assistance Guide is not available onboard ship, send the postcard to the secretary of the state in which you have voting residence. When you receive the state absentee ballot, complete the ballot according to the instruc­ tions accompanying it. Where permitted by state law and as indicated on the ballot or ac­ companying instructions, the oath may be taken and attested by masters, first officers, chief engineers and pursers of all U.S.flag vessels. Mail the completed ballot (and oath if on separate paper) in the return envelope provided to the addressee named on the enve­ lope or in the instructions. Application for a state absen­ tee ballot may also be made by means of a personal letter mailed to the county clerk, county aud­ itor, county election board, county recorder or any other county official, as applicable, or the secretary of the state in which the applicant has a voting residence. June 1984/LOG/43 �•(. 4' •!> '-iT-fi'i K 4 t 1 5 i- ff r, <•> • Digest of Ships Nestings ADONIS (Apex Marine), April 13— Chairman Bill Eckles; Secretary Ed­ ward M. Collins: Educational Director David O'Donnell. Some disputed OT was reported in the engine depart­ ment. The ship's fund is left with $112 after purchasing a $52.99 punching bag and a $40 pair of gloves. In his report to the members, Chairman Ec­ kles thanked the deck department for their cooperation this voyage. He an­ nounced that payoff would take place on Monday, the 16th of April, and reminded crew of the importance of donating to SPAD in order to help the Union fight for a strong merchant ma­ rine. The secretary urged all brothers and sisters to upgrade as soon as they are able, both for themselves and for the good of the Union. Everyone was reminded to keep the microwave oven clean, and it was announced that new movies will be obtained in the next port. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Nederland, Texas. BORINQUEN (Puerto Rico Ma­ rine), April 29—Chairman L.B. Rodri­ guez; Secretary H. Galicki; Educa­ tional Director P.J. Colonna; Deck Delegate J. Soto; Engine Delegate J. Guaris; Steward Delegate A. Rubenstein. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. There is $100 in the movie fund and $70 in the ship's fund. Mem­ bers of the deck department would like to know why there is no shoregang relief for them when they have the day off. They also suggested use of a shuttle bus from the gate to the airport and bus terminals since the taxi drivers seem to be ripping them off. All com­ munications received were read and posted, and it was announced that new movies will be obtained in San Juan. Crewmembers also suggested that the television antenna be repaired or relaced while in port. Everybody uses the crew recreation room, so everybody has the responsibility to keep it clean. Members were reminded to put condiments and other perisha­ bles away when finished. The Borinquen will be paying off this trip in the next port: San Juan, P.R. COVE LEADER (Cove Shipping), May 6—Chairrnan F.H. Johnson; Sec­ retary H.W. Roberts; Educational Di­ rector A. Hickman; Deck Delegate H.L. Scott; Engine Delegate A. Day; Stew­ ard Delegate T. Dansley. All is going smoothly with just a slight misunder­ standing on a few hours OT in the steward department. While the de­ partment is waiting for clarification on this from headquarters, it was consid­ ered to be "no big deal." The ship's treasury contains $17 as Well as stamps. The chairman reported that no orders have yet been received regarding an­ other voyage. One depressing note is that the Cove Leader has seen three different Liberian ships loading up with Alaskan oil in Valdez during the past three trips. The educational director reminded members of the upgrading opportunities available at Piney Point. Contract negotiations were posted for all to read, and members were asked 44/LOG/June 1984 not to remove any Union letters which have been posted on the board. Some­ thing needs to be done about the scupper odors, especially in the messroom and after house. All repairs should be noted on the list provided by the delegates. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: San Francisco. GALVESTON (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), April 14—Chairman Gary Hoover; Secretary Ken Hayes; Educational Di­ rector W. Mitchell. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. The movie fund needs some real help. The chairman reminded members to read all items that have been posted on the board regarding upcoming bills in Congress. Also, SlU Rep Steve Troy left onboard ship some,interesting news on several bills. These have been posted for all to read. Several motions were made. One was that new contracts be given to the membership with plenty of time to study them. A second was that there be one welfare, hospital and retirement plan for all officials and members and that Maintenance and Cure be raised to $37 per day. "We do not need more office help, just a good medical plan, optical plan and dental plan." A secret ballot for all members, it was felt, should be a must on any new or changed items to the present contract. From Relief Steward Ken Hayes, who will be getting off this trip: "This crew is the finest I have sailed with. Good Union men—^sober, reliable, and it is my pleasure to have sailed with them and two good captains, Capt. Hargrave and Capt. Robinson." Next port: Se­ attle, Wash. LNG LEO (Energy Transportation Corp.), April 15—Chairman R.J. Cal­ lahan; Secretary H. Jones Jr.; Edu­ cational Director Andang Abidin; Deck Delegate Bert P. Gillis; Engine Dele­ gate Roy C. McCauley; Steward Del­ egate Albert Fretta; Treasurer Susan Mormando. No disputed OT was re­ ported. At this time there is $895 in the ship's fund. The PAC-MAN ma­ chine is moving slowly, but new arrival pools are being made up to raise money. There is also a special fund just for Telex's to SlU headquarters. With $77.67 in it, this service is for use by all members. The chairman noted that everything is running smoothly. A discussion was held on the political issues of the coming election and about delegates going down to Piney Point for contract negotiations. It was also mentioned that members of the LNG Leo would like to receive information on the results of the permanent jobstrip relief committee that met in Pirfey Point during May. Also, any informa­ tion as to the status of the Boggs bill would be useful. The educational di­ rector welcomed all new members aboard. He said that he is trying to get tapes of President Drozak's report to the membership, but still has not re­ ceived any. The welcome that the LNG Leo was given at the Jacksonville SlU hall was very much appreciated, es­ pecially "the affable and efficient serv­ ice rendered the membership under the guidance of Port Agent George Ripoll and his able staff." A vote of thanks was given to Chief Cook Albert Fretta. Brother Fretta took over the steward's job (as well as continuing his own) when Chief Steward Abdul R. Hassan took sick in Bontang, In­ donesia, and has done a remarkable job. Again, members were reminded to be respectful of each other. This means no loud tapes, radios or slam­ ming of doors. And as usual, caution was advised against purchasing any type of contraband in Arun. "It is not in our best interests." Next port: Arun, Indonesia. MOKU PAHU (Pacific Gulf Ma­ rine), Aprii 1—Chairman Ray Todd; Secretary R. Spencer; Educational Di­ rector T. Taylor. "Lots" of disputed OT was reported in the steward depart­ ment, and some was also noted in the deck department. These problems will be taken up with the boarding patrol­ man. Brother Todd's report was ac­ cepted by all hands. He is going on vacation and the crewmemtrers wished him well. He reported that the foun­ dation for this company has been iaid and that everyone must stick together as a unit—all for one and one for all— or everyone will lose in the end. The secretary stressed the importance of contributing to SPAD—"a must to keep our Union fighting in Washington for us." The educational director reported on the necessity of working with the right tools and gear in the interest of safety. He also reminded those who qualify of the upgrading opportunities available at the Seafarers Harry Lun- deberg School in Piney Point. A vote of thanks was given to the (two-man) steward department for a job well done. OGDEN CHAMPION (Ogden Ma­ rine), May 6—Chairman Marion Beeching; Secretary R. De Boissiere; Educational Director H. G. Sanford; Engine Delegate Joseph E. Sadler; Steward Delegate James Gleaton. No disputed OT. The ship will dock in Tampa around 8 a.m. on May 9 and will then go into the shipyard for ap­ proximately 21 days. A report from the contract conference was read and dis­ cussed. Copies of the recommenda­ tions were given to each crewmember although no Union official has come directly to the ship since the confer­ ence to talk to the men directly— perhaps this will occur at payoff. A special vote of thanks was given to Chief Steward R. De Boissiere and to the steward department for a job well done. Thanks also went to Bosun Mar­ ion Beeching for briefing the members on the conference and bringing every­ one up to date; to the deck department for their good work; and to Engine Delegate Joseph E. Sadler and his department for keeping the ship in excellent running condition. Next port: Tampa, Fla. OGDEN LEADER (Odgen Marine), April 17—Chairman Gerald Corelli; Secretary Floyd Mitchell Jr.; Educa­ tional Director Robert T. Rentz; Deck Delegate Jorge Osorio; Engine Dele­ gate Edward Ezra; Steward Delegate George Quinn. No disputed OT. The ship's secretary also serves as the treasurer, and he announced that there is $68 in the fund. The radio officer is handling the arrival pools which in­ cludes money for purchase of movies. The chairman, who just joined the ship and who just attended a recent Union meeting, gave the crew a brief run­ down on what they should be aware of at the expiration of their contract in June. He also talked about the ex­ pected change of the shipping ruie§ and hopes to receive further informa­ tion on these items from headquarters. This was followed by a general dis­ cussion of"Union business and the state of the shipping industry. Mem­ bers were told that everyone has to get off ship after six months. Some of the crew think that is a good idea. At least it will make rotary shipping better, and more men and women will get the chance to work instead of the fortunate few who have jobs and full books. Members were also reminded that election time is coming up. If you're registered voters, you are urged to vote. If you don't expect to be home at that time, you shouid get an absen­ tee ballot. Every vote counts! Heading out to Bayway, N.J. and Chriqui Grande, Panama. OGDEN MISSOURI (Ogden Ma­ rine), April 8—Chairman James J. Boland; Secretary Bobbie W. Stearns, Jr. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck and steward departments. There is $7 in the ship's fund. A letter from "Red" Campbell was received in New Orleans and has been posted in the crew lounge. But mail service is not up to par. The secretary said that he is still waiting for mail that was sent first class in December. The chairman noted that maintenance and upkeep �• of the ship Is difficult with so few crewmembers. One additional man is especially needed in the steward de­ partment in order to maintain officers quarters, passageways, galley and pantries and mess rooms. Weekly in­ spections are held aboard ship, and the chairman feels that the 3-man department just cannot keep up with the work that is required by the com­ pany and the masters. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the good food served, and the steward department in turn thanked the crew for helping to keep the pantry and mess room clean at night. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. This is voyage #4 for the crewmembers of the Ogden Missouri. They are enroute to Port Elizabeth, South Africa; then back to the Gulf area for payoff around May 20. RANQER (Ocean Carriers), April 8—Chairman Vincent Grima; Secre­ tary Carroll Kenny; Educational Direc­ tor Oliver N. Myers; Engine Delegate Manuel Rodriguez. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. The chairman an­ nounced that the ship will arrive in New Jersey on April 16 and that payoff will take place on the 17th. He also stated that he will take a break and will call for a relief. He thanked the crew for their cooperation during the past voy­ age. Mail has been a problem aboard the Ranger, especially the lack of it. No mail has been received in 71 days. The boarding patrolman will be asked to check on that as well as to try and find out why the water had such an oily taste right after butterworthing. A special vote of thanks was given to the steward department for all the great goodies. Heading into New Jersey for payoff. SAM HOUSTON (Waterman), April 22—Chairrhan G. A. Burch; Secretary G. Aquino; Educational Director T. Tsipliareles; Engine Delegate Clofus Z. Sullivan; Steward Delegate William S. Costa. Some disputed OT was re­ ported in the engine department. There is $178 in the ship's fund which in­ cludes $25 from a pool held by the steward. The bosun thanked the crew for maintaining order during the voy­ age. He also told members that SPAD was vital to the Union, and any con­ tributions made by members would help everyone in the long run. The steward talked about supporting and voting for politicians who are helping the maritime industry. He then thanked the crew for helping keep the mess room and pantry clean and thanked his own department for a job well done—which was reaffirmed by the entire crew. In talking about politics and politicians, the steward noted that he would like to see some legislation to the effect that in or during a limited or full-scale military operation, the men who volunteer or are conscripted to serve aboard vessels supporting said operation, be given the rights and ben­ efits of military personnel. One minute of silence was stood in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), April 22—Chairman John B. Lundborg; Secretary L. L. Tinkham; Educational Director K. Pat­ terson. Some disputed OT was re­ ported in the deck department. There is $191 in the ship's fund which is being kept in the ship's safe. The educational director reminded crew­ members of the upgrading courses available at Piney Point and of the college credit courses also offered there. A motion was made and seconded to recommend cancellation of the per­ manent job status and institute a sevenmonth rotation system for all unli­ censed shipboard jobs. Several other suggestions were made. One was that a new ship's antenna be purchased for better TV reception, and the other was that clarification be given as to wages in lieu of time off for voyage #46. One sad note was that Gus Liakus, an old-time SlU member, was killed on the dock in Yokohama on April 11 by a crane unloading container stacking frames. He was set to retire following this trip. All crewmembers of the Explorer contributed to a sympathy fund for Mrs. Liakus. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), April 29—Chair­ man William Mortier; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Director C. R. Langford; Deck Delegate Eugene R. Ceciato; Engine Delegate Rafael Matos; Steward Delegate Michael F. Meany. The deck and engine depart­ ments both reported some disputed OT. There is $205 in the ship's fund. A discussion was held about what the patrolman told members at payoff about the proposed changes in the shipping rules. As it stands, the men are not satisfied with the decision and disa­ gree with the new setup about working only six months. They want to know about the rest of the year and would like to have some simple reading mat­ ter on this subject so that they can fully understand the implications of the changes. The ship is expected to pay off on May 3. Perhaps there will be more facts available at that time. The educational director reminded mem­ bers about the opportunities available at Piney Point to upgrade skills. The repair list has been turned in, but everyone should try to keep the pas­ sageways clean by wiping their feet c 1 Digest of Ships Meetings on the mats. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department. Next ports: Halifax, N.S. and Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND PACER (Sea-Land Service), April 15—Chairman James Corder; Secretary D..G. Chafin; Edu­ cational Director George A. Roy. No disputed OT. There is no money in the ship's fund, so if popcorn is needed for the next voyage, someone should buy it. The chief steward had been doing this, but he will be going on a 125-day vacation. A vote of thanks was given to Chief Steward Chafin for the fine work that he and his depart­ ment did, and a party was held in the cook/bakers room to wish him a good vacation. Chafin, in turn, thanked the crew for their helping hands on many occasions during the past and present voyage and for the lovely gifts he received. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Eliza­ beth, N.J. SPIRIT OF TEXAS (Titan Navi­ gation), April 29—-Chairman R. D. Smith Jr.; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Educa­ tional Director Mack Morris. Disputed OT was reported in all three depart­ ments, although the engine delegate noted that things were running a lot better since the new chief engineer came aboard. Since there has been so much disputed OT, there will be a meeting with the boarding patrolman in New Orleans about the problem. There is $9.25 in the ship's fund. The secretary noted that things are going fairly smoothly in the steward depart­ ment, although stores are running pretty short (they have lasted 105 days on 90-day stores). A suggestion was made which will be taken up with the board­ ing patrolman. It dealt with having an engineer on watch at night. The entire crew feels like it's an unsafe practice not to have an engineer on watch and that it's jeopardizing their lives aboard ship. A vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. Crewmembers observed one minute of suence in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: New Orleans, La. SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf Marine), April 23—Chairman W. Baker; Secretary Claude Hollings III; Educa­ tional Director C. Eagleson. A few hours of disputed OT was reported in the deck department. Otherwise, all three departments are running smoothly. The Sugar Islander just re­ turned from a long trip to Maputo and Beira, Mozambique. Apparently the ports were not all that pleasant. Sum­ ming up the feelings of most of the crew, the secretary said, "Well, I am glad to be back in the good old U.S.A." At this time the vessel is scheduled to go back on the sugar run from Hawaii to San Francisco. The educational di­ rector reminded members that election time is nearing and for everyone to vote for those people who will help the maritime industry most. He urged members to attend upgrading courses at Piney Point. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: San Fran­ cisco, Calif. (. Official ships minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: iWCO VOYAGER AMERICAN HERITAGE RAYAMON COURIER OELORO HELTA NORTE GOUEN MONARCH MASSACHUSETTS NEW YORK nwimaii OGOEN OYNACHEM OGDEN SACRAMENTO OGOEN WARASH OGOEN WIUAMETTE OGOEN YUKON PAOffi ISLAND ST. LOUIS SANTA ELENA SEA-IANO AOVENTUMR SEA4JUI0 EXPRESS SEA-LANO FREEDOM SEA-LANO LEADER SEA-LANO PATRIOT SEA-LANO PIONEER SEA-LANO VENTURE SEA-LANO VOYAGER WALTER mCE .. r; PMA Shipping Scene May 1984 REGISTERED SAN FRANCISCO Class "A".... 66 Class "B" 6 Class "C" . ... 1 Relief 1 Grand Total (All Groups) 73 WILMINGTON Class "A" 13 Class "B"............: 4 Classic"......... 0 Grand Total (All Groups) 12 SEATTLE Class "A" 23 Class "B" 0 pio<jc "P" Relief Grand Total (All Groups).......... HONOLULU Class "A" Class "B" Class "C" Grand Total (All Groups) SHIPPED 22 1 0 0 23 4 0 0 4 16 1 J A 2 25 0 17 3 2 0 5 10 0 0 10 June 1984/LOG/45 �»; 'i_;-'.-as." •Cf J •~.'-.u.~. .:^ - - Letters To The Editor y :-|r (This-letter to the editor appeared in The Record, a Bergen County, N.J. daily newspaper. It was written by David Elliott, one of our young Seafarers from Cresskill, N.J. Brother Elliott is a graduate of the trainee program at the Lundeberg School.) We aj?e all living in "bad times, with no jobs, an \mstable economy, drugs, the whole bit. Not only that, we have a presidential election coming up and wonder who is the better man. Yes, it seems confusing, doesn't it? But... remember, we Americans do have a weapon to fight •with, and that is to read and -write. As long as we can do that, we will always be free. We can remove all of the above problems by educating for the changing times As a seaman, I have observed that we Americans can a(ljust better than any other nationality, and that we a,s seamen can adjust ty going to school at Pin^ Point. I have been there. Eveiyone who runs the school is -willing to help us, but remember: we must help ourselves.... The only thhig we all can do is look forward. Forget the past and fight for the future. It is hard, but... it is there. 4iy Boberk Balceman B-1988 BrooksvlUey Maine 'Scholarsliip Has Been a Help . . :. «• u• r n ' } iii' It The school year consisting of the fall 1983 semester and the spring 1984 semester was a very tiying experience for me. With the death of my father, Stanly C. Ludwicki, on Oct. 17,1983, it was veiy difficult to stay on top of my studies. This was complicated by the fact that he had suffered -with lung cancer before his death. Much time was spent fighting to stay astride -with the schoolyear's requirements and, therefore, there was httle time for my part-time job. If it were not for the SlU CharUe Logan Scholarship,1 would have had the burden of a money shortage added to my already difficult struggle. 1 thank the scholarship committee for helping me keep reiq>ectable grades for both semesters as weU as previous semesters. As 1 enter my final year, 1 realize how very helpfUl the scholarship has been in my success at Purdue Unlversily. Tours tzrQy, John B. Ludwicki Dyer, Ind. !f| ti •1. .IX 'Scholarahip Provides Moral Support. . It is an honor to accept the "Charlie Logan Scholarship" award. With the benefit of these funds, my studies at the Rhode Island School of Design can be intensified significantly. 1 find this award to be a source of moral as weU as financial support This fall I will return to the Rhode Island School of Design to continue work on a Bachelor of Pine Arts degree in painting Once ftgftin, 1 am thrilled and honored to have been chosen as a scholarship recipient. 1 assure you that 1 will meet the standards you have set in my academic performance. J. MoChiriaa 48/LOG/June 1964 t-wj , ^Our Merchant Marine Slirinks . . / 'Tiglit for the Future ...' •f- .. ^ The maritime industry is very important to the future of the United States, economically and militarily, but you would never know it. Since the Cuban missile crisis in 1962, the U.S.-flag fleet has dropped from 2,000 merchant ships to less than 500 today, -with ships of an average age of 18 years and many that were built in the early Forties. In the same period, the So-viet fleet has increased from less than 500 ships to 2,700 modern merchant (and support) ships; 600 more are being built. "The Soviet merchant fleet is a constituent part of the sea power of the U.S.S.R.," Adm. S.G. Gorshkov, commander in chief of the So-viet navy, said. The Soviet merchant marine is the second navy of the Soviet Union. The United States on the other hand, is the biggest generator of imported and exported goods in the world, yet 99 percent of U.S. bulk cargo and virtually all of America's oil and strategic mineral imports sail on foreign ships. Will these ships help us in a time of war? Most nations reserve their cargo for their own fleets. Thirty percent of the remaining American ships are out of work for lack of cargo. Fifty percent or more of U.S. seamen are out of work. There are more U.S. ships built in foreign shipyards than in U.S. yards, and more than 50 percent of U.S. shipyard workers are unemployed. Where will we get skilled workers when we need them? Twenty-one American shipyards have gone out of business in the last several years. A healthy U.S. merchant fleet woiild benefit America's economy immensely ly generating thousands of jobs directly and in support industries—jobs for Americans who would be paying taxes instead of collecting unemployment, welfare, food stamps, etc. One of the main reasons American siiips are not used is cost. We cannot compete with heavily subsidized foreign ships and $l-a-day crews. The U.S. maritime industry gets very little in the way of government assistance compared -with many other industries such as agriciilture. Please -write yo\ir congressmen and senators and let them know you want a strong U.S. merchant fleet. David B. C. BlUott GreasldU, M.J. The Merchant Marine . ;. A Non-political Issue' 1 have been a member of the Navy Reserves for 11 years and the SlU for eight years. 1 have exclusively worked for Crowlqy Maritime in various capacities ranging from seaman to mate, to master and even cargo supervisor ashore. My afilliation -with the Union and the Reserves really is not a conflict of interest, as recently the public is waking up to the dilemma of our merchant fleet—this is a non-political issuell 1 think that an article on Congressman Bennett (D-Fla.) would be in order in the near future in the LOG as he is also a behever in a strong merchant marine for security reasons as weU as economic. My career seems to have become a matter of Informing all Interests about our maritime heritage and responsibilities. 1 hope you continue your excellent work in legislative affairs and informing our membership as to what is going on in Washington, D.C. Very slncer^y, Jolm J. Banoom B-B914 LODBIIBKB, Tog JbquloMtr �V ••'i,.;'" -'vv D-Day . '^r Merchant Seamen Died Too In 1943 and the first part of 1944, the British Isles were bulging with American-made tanks, artillery, airplanes, and every bit of equipment needed to supply the world's largest amphibious invasion force. The British joked that if it wasn't for their air defense bar­ rage balloons anchored to the ground around the country. Great Britain would sink under the weight. Well, Great Britain did not sink. But a lot of American merchant ships did on that run across the Atlantic Ocean, stalked by German U-boats waiting under the seas to launch tons of high explosives silently under the waves and into the bowels of the lumbering, un­ armed and lightly-armored mer­ chant ships. Hundreds of ships and thousands of men were lost months before the first Allied soldier slogged through the waistdeep water and German fire for a foothold on the Normandy beaches. When the D-Day armada crossed the English Channel carrying the hundreds of thou­ sands of GIs and their equip- ment, it was made up of mer­ chant ships and sailors. D-Day signaled the beginning of the end for the Axis powers. Western Allies swept across Europe, and the Soviets pushed the Germans back out of Russia and Eastern Europe. In less than a year the war in Europe was over. Forty years ago this month, June 6,1944, the Allies launched D-Day. This month in ceremo­ nies in France, aging veterans returned to the sites of the bat­ tles. Former enemies met in peacetime and swapped stories. Leaders of nations got together to commemorate and honor the effort of the thousands who died. President Reagan was there. He spoke of the sacrifices of American soldiers, the para­ troopers who dropped out of the dark behind jS^rman lines, the Rangers who' were the first ashore and met the fiercest fire, American airmen and U.S. sail­ ors. All were very brave, very patriotic men, and we honor them too. But President Reagan forgot somebody. He forgot the Amer­ ican merchant sailor. We do not LEST WE FORGET say American merchant sailors were the most important part of the war effort. It was a war effort. Merchant sailors served. Merchant sailors died. Their sacrifices deserve honor, re­ spect and recognition. President Reagan did not see fit to bestow that upon our fallen brothers. * * * The figure of the Reagan adniinistration to recognize and honor the heroic efforts of the NLRB Your Grandma or Your Union grandmother alive again if you vote union." So after rounding up every­ body's grandmother and hold­ ing them hostage in some ware­ house, the union gets beat. Naturally, the union, like any reasonable organization, be­ lieves the kidnapping of grand­ mothers is an unfair labor prac­ tice. If the company had not kidnapped everybody's grand­ mother, the union would have won the election. So they take their case to the NLRB and ask for a bargaining order. '' While we feel the employer's action is indeed abhorent, evil, illegal, and does constitute an unfair labor practice (though we must note the grandmothers were treated well during their two weeks in the warehouse), we believe the employees had a What has happened to the National Labor Relations Board? After operating under presi­ dents of varying political views for decades and, for the most part handing out balanced and fair decisions, its decisions now seem to reflect right-wing antilabor policies instead of national labor law. Its latest incredible decision is absolutely impossible to un­ derstand. It says that even if a company is found guilty of using unfair labor practices to prevent a union from organizing a group of workers, so what. The NLRB won't order the company to bar­ gain with the union. It didn t pussy-foot around. The NLRB said "under no circumstances. * • * "OK Smith, here's your choice-—You'll never see your chance to vote and they voted against the union. Therefore there is no reason to order the company to bargain." * • * In its latest decision the NLRB not only went against common sense, it went against the Su­ preme Court. That court said in another case if any employer had so poisoned the well against the union by the use of unfair labor practices, that a fair elec­ tion was not possible, the com­ pany should be ordered to bar­ gain with the union. But the three Reagan appoint­ ees did not see it that way. Nor did they see anything wrong with employers interrogating employees about union activi­ ties. Nor did they see anything wrong with siding with manage­ ment 72 percent of the time. Nor do they see anything wrong with "taking a fresh look" at United States merchant seamen constitutes an insensitivity to this class of seamen, their brothers, sisters and predecessors and fur­ ther demonstrates such admin­ istration's abysmal failure to rec­ ognize the need to maintain a strong American merchant ma­ rine in the interests of our na­ tional security. Resolution No. 42 1984 SIUNA Convention labor law issues. Nor do they see anything wrong with at­ tempting to appoint an inexpe­ rienced neophyte labor-lawyer to its genered counsel post. The NLRB is supposed to be a non-partisan, neutral body where two sides can take their issues for an unbiased solution, based on law. Today, under the Reagan administration, the NLRB has been packed with anti-labor ap­ pointments, a biased group whose decisions are based on ideology and not law. Do you know where your grandmother is? June 1984/LOG/47 i .rj/ �•-•TS"- :.:vti;^.u,::iX'ifyr-y' ^ ^j, 'Stt—e^' -•'-Ba^'i^ ' *-1^ "'.>«. r -^' Towboat Advisory Board Meets to Review Training Programs sets Agenda For New Training Coais I'-:.. i '• i - i: • 3 AI " •M • • • K^'- The 10th annual Towboat Ad­ visory Board Meeting was held March 5, 6, and 7 at the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, ^L of «.e Towboat Advisory Board pos«. for .bis group pboto a, tb. Cose of a very Md. Each year the SHLSS staff meets with management, labor, the Coast Guard and Maritime Administration representatives to discuss the progress of the school. The purpose of the an­ nual meeting is to acquaint the board members with the new facilities, review current pro­ grams and look at future objec­ tives and goals. This year's busy agenda in­ cluded a review of the Inland deckhand/tankerman programs, all Inland upgrading courses, special training programs, au­ dio/visual systems and usage, the Inland pension and welfare Advisory Board took their work seriously. .—I plans. Also reviewed were the Transportation Institute Schol­ arship Program, adult education and college programs, and new programs including the radar observer course and the towboat simulator system. The advisory board also se­ lected the students for the tow-f boat operator scholarship and the uninspected engineers scholarship programs. SIU Vice President Mike Sacco talked Frank Drozak, in his opening of the need for communication and remarks to the meeting, summed mutual understanding between the Caut Joseph Dawiey, ABied Towing Oefl), DiCt MarveU •»' up the importance of the agenda: industry and the union. cSL SSk. Bulklto^t Marine, look through eonference matenals as the "The Advisory Board had added fliree-day session got under way. greatly to the continuing im­ provement and the farsighted training goals of the school. It is because of this close coop­ eration between labor and man­ agement that great strides in maritim€^ education have been accomplished." i# • JJ^*JJ*"S5^at th. conf.r.M«byCmdr. John SHLSS Vocational Education Dean of John Mason explained the many training programs available to help the industry's workers upgrade their skiUs. .•i 48/LOG/June 1984 hit. / � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource June 1984 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SEA-LAND WINS 4 FAST SHIPS SIUNA VIEWS FUTURE WITH DETERMINATION DROZAK, DIGIORGIO, 18 VICE PRESIDENTS ARE INSTALLED 'YOU LOOK TO THE FUTURE' 'SHLSS: A SUPERB FACILITY' 'THEY WANT TO BUST UNIONS' 'WE'LL CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR A STRONG US MERCHANT MARINE SIUNA ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS TO SECURE JOBS MARITIME POLICY 'WE MUST DEFEAT REAGAN' NEEDED: A NATIONAL FISH INDUSTRY POLICY 'MORE THAN LIP SERVICE' 'THE ONLY ACT IN TOWN' 'A FIRST-CLASS INSTALLATION 'THE MTD IS EVER ACTIVE' 'SIU PROMOTES TRAINING' 'A NATIONAL TRADE POLICY' 'WHAT KEEPS YOU FROM SCHOOL?' 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