http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/10f95edf275dee3d2d53ba24fb76a27f.PDF 29367178a9923359b056be91af9536ae PDF Text Text -T-ryT: LABOR SUPPORT OF SlU MOUNTS AS SHOWDOWN LOOMS ON EGA 1 The full-scale battle being waged by the SIU's Atlantic and Gulf District and other sections of the maritime industry against the Hoffman scheme to halt the use of American ships in the European Recovery Progam picked up more momentum this week. Organized labor protests of the plan, which Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA would doom the jobs of thousands of American seamen and seriously weaken the national defense, continued to pour into Washington with unpreceNo. S3 NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 31. 1948 VOL. X *dented force. Little Good In CS-CTMA Combination 'In/arioas, Unfair To Ameriam Seamen' INTERNATIONAL LADIES' GARMENT WORKERS' UNION AHtiicAN' fioiiATioN or iAioi • 1710 BOOAPWAY • NEW YORK 19, N. Y. CAIll A»»MII. HOWS—NIW row . fHONEi eolUMIUf f'TNO Dec. 21, 19ij.8 By JOHNNY ARABASZ MVI» WniNWT . Indisputable facts set forth in Jast week's issue of the SEA­ FARERS LOG showed conclu­ sively the tie-in between Cities Service Oil Company and CTMA, Citco Tankermen's Association. Summarized briefly, the LOG article exposed CTMA as moth­ ered by and fed by. Cities Service Oil Company. The facts proved: I 1. The "union" has no regular headquarters, using as a mailing address the offices of two lawyers in Linden, New Jersey. 2. The "union" is an overnight creation, having no elected offi­ cials, no elections, no rank and file beginning, no constitution and by-laws. 3. One of the "union's" princi­ pal organizers, David Furman, has mysterious connections with high-ranking Cities Service ex­ ecutives. 4. The "union's" organizing committee on the Winter Hill is not a legitimate set-up, but is the creation of David Furman. The men listed as the "uiiion's" organizing committee actually were not working for the CTMA. In fact, one of the names used was that of a pro-SIU man, who was fii'ed from his ship before his name was used. TWO QUESTIONS With this proof establishing beyond a doubt the common bond between company and "union," two questions should come to the mind of every man sailing Cities Service ships: 1. With Cities Service Oil Company controlling CTMA, how can any seaman expect to better the conditions of his occujpation? 2. Under what pretense can CTMA claim that its a legitimate, democratically-run union respon­ sible to Cities Service men? Question No. 1 is easily an­ swered. Cities Service men can­ not expect genuine collective bargaining through a "union" controlled by Cities Service and its lawyers. The proof is aboard every Cities Service ship today. The company's policy has never been one of benevolence. Any better­ ment of wages and working con­ ditions has come because of bet­ ter wages and conditions on Union ships and for the sole purpore of quelling any rising Union sentiment. The company, however, has (Continued on Page 11) lUlM ANTONINI rint Ylefttmlil— rUOHI« r. UiMtT MOMI* (lAltt JOiini Miiuw MAX COHEH iMAti reiNMto MVI» OINOOIS MAUr MEINMM iACM HIllU MUM'HOCMMAN. rwur xtAMn. OIAUH MIINOUl tOUIS'ltVT iOHH «. MAiTIN JMNie MATTA* . CeWM AMtlMNI ' IflDOlE NAOIM SAIVATOU NINPO tAMuii ono MEYU mUTtlM OEOMC IMIN LOUIS STUIStM NASir WANOEt CHAELIS S. 2IMMBMAN Mr. Paul Hall, Secrotary-Treaaurer, Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and ^ulf district, 51 Beaver St.. New York !{., N.Y. , Dear Brother Hall: I desire to assure you of my keen Interest in the situation which arose owinj? to the plan promulgated by EGA Administrator Paul G. Hoffman, to ship all Marshall Plan bulk cargoes in foreign flagships, a project v/hlch would seriously affect the welfare of the American seamen and cause widespread un­ employment and hardships. In connection with this matter, I wish to inform you that I have forwarded today the following telegrEuns to ^'resident Truman and to EGA Adminis­ trator Hoffman, v;Mch reflect the sentiments of the 1;.00,000 members of our International Union. Hon. Harry S. Truman V/hlte House, 'Washington, G.c. HAVE JUST SENT FOLLOWING WIRE TO EGA ADMIIUSTRATOR HOFFMAN. "OH BEHALF li.00,000 LADIES' GARMENT WORKERS VITALLY INTERESTED PROGRESS OP MARSHALL PLAN, RESPECTFULLY URGE THAT PROPOSAL TO 3 HIP ALL MARSHALL PLAN BULK CARGOES IN FOREIGN -PL\GSHIPS BE DISCARDED. CONSIDER IT INJURIOUS, UNFAIR TO AMERICAN SEAMEN'AND MERCHANT MARINE." RESPECTFULLY URGE YOU USE YOUR INFLUENCE TO BRING ABOUT REJECTION OP HIS PROPOSED PLAN. INTERNATIONAL LADIES' GARMENT V/ORKERS' UNION. Paul G. Hoffman ECA, "Washington, D.G. ON BEHAIF lj.0C,000. LADIES' GAR^EN^ WORKERS VITILLY INTERESTED PROGRESS OP MARSHALL PLAN, RESPECT-. FULLY URGE THAT PROPOSAL TO .SHIP ALL MARSHALL PLAN BULK CARGOES IN POREIGIl FLAGSHIPS BE DIS­ CARDED. CONSIDER IT INJURIOUS, UNFAIR TO AMERICAN SEAMEN AND'MERCHANT MiARINE. . INTERNA'TIONAL LADIES' GARMENT WORKERS! UNIpN,_ With my best wishes for an early and favorable settlement of this pressing conflict and an ex­ pression of admiration for the fine trade union.' spirit of your membership, I beg to remain Fraternally yours, David Dubinsky • ' David Dubinsky, Prpsident,* International Ladles' Garment Workers' Union. From one of the most powerful unions in the world. The International Ladies Gar­ ment Workers Union, the above letter is typical of the support organized labor is giving the Seafarers International*Union in its fight to halt the Hoffman move to scuttle the American Merchant Marine. Letters and telegrams from organizations representing close to a million workers have registered strong protests of the move to Government officials and Congressmen. A detailed list of the unions that thus far have joined in the storm of protest by American Labor appears on pages 6, 7 and 12. Besides involving the jobs of thousands of American seamen, the Hoffman plan, which has provoked such wide-spread protest, is of considerable concern to the entire nation because it would seriously weaken the national defense. At the same time, members of both houses of Congress indi­ cated to the SIU that they will resist any attempts to scuttle the American merchant marine and will move to block the plan when the 81st Congress convenes in January. Evidence that Economic Co­ operation Administrator Paul G. Hoffman fully recognized the formidable opposition whipped up by his policy switch came last week with the announcement that the ECA chief had extended to Feb. 1 the period for ob­ servance of the rule that 59 per cent of bulk cargoes bought in this country for Marshall Plan countries are to be shipped in U. S. vessels. DOWN OR OUT The original ECA announce­ ment, made early in December, that touched off the controversy now raging stated that the 50 per cent requirement would be aban­ doned by Jan. 1, unless Amer­ ican operators met the "com­ petitive rates" of foreign ship­ pers. "When he issued the ultimatum to American shipping, Hoffman said he acted as a result of a rate differential, particularly on coal shipments, between U: S. and foreign flag shipping com­ panies. In announcing postponement of the deadline for bulk cargo ship­ ments, however, the ECA said the step was taken in view of several "new circumstances." The one-month postponement "will also permit appraisal of the underlying problems by the new Congress, when it convenes on Jan. 3, 1949," the ECA added. CLAIM RIGHT The Marshall Plan agency, nevertheless, still sticks to its original position that the plan to ditch American ships was for­ mulated within the provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1948, a section of which contains the 50-50 shipping stipulation. In reply to an SIU communi­ cation, Howard Bruce, Acting Administrator of the ECA, wrote: • "We shall of course continue to keep the shipping situation un­ der constant review, and shall endeavor fully to comply in the future as we believe we have so far done, with the purpose and intent of the law under which ECA operates." The SIU, however, has charged that the Hoffman plan is a clear violation of the law and mem­ bers of Congress appear to stand in support of this view. Congressman Hale Boggs of Louisiana informed the Seafarers that it is his feeling "that Mr. (Continued on Page 3) I V• �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, December 31, 1943 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912! 267 Hoffman's Folly By the time Economic Cooperation Administration chief Paul G. Hoffman's outrageous scheme to scuttle the U.S. merchant fleet reaches the showdown stage, as it undoubtedly will in the halls of Congress next month, Mr. Hoffman won't have a leg to stand on. Against Hoffman's one lonely argument that he could save a few bucks on shipping costs by shifting all Marshall Plan bulk cargoes to foreign flag vessels, there are a score of overwhelming reasons why his arbitrary move should be slapped down an,d slapped down hard. There is, of course, the all-important consideration that Hoffman brashly set out to violate the provisions of the Economic Assistance Act, which says that 50 per cent of the bulk cargoes for countries participating in the European Recovery Progam must, go in American bottoms. The members of Congress who wrote that provision of the law say it was their intent and purpose that Ameri­ can ships carry not less than 50 per cent of ECA cargoes. Among the other reasons why Hoffman should be told off and advised to run his agency according to the law which fathered it are several of vital concern to the entire nation. First off, there's the matter of national defense. As a leading industrialist and administrator of a nation that Only a few years back was caught with her ships down, Mr. Hoffman ought to recall that we didn't enter World War II fully prepared. But with most responsible people keenly aware of the potentialities in the present interna­ tional situation, Hoffman nevertheless is ready to throw thousands of trained American seamen—^most of whom saw the horrors of war first-hand—on the beach and their ships into the boneyard to rot. No .such calamity could happen in Great Britain, >vhere the importance of the merchant ships is apparently more deeply appreciated. In a trade treaty Britain worked out with Soviet Russia, the British very carefully pro­ These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, vided that all cargoes were to move in their own ships, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging ^hey did not allow the ships of Russia—or any other heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by nation—to carry the goods while their own ships stood by. writing to them. Another argument against the vicious Hoffman plan BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. B. W. BIGGS H. SWANN concerns pork chops, for seamen. No forward-looking S. S. WILSON F. BECKER S. LE BLANC person anywhere could possibly sanction a scheme which RAY O. NOACK D. MC KINNIE >vould deprive vast numbers of American workers of F. TEIGEIRO G. MESHOVER their means of livelihood while it professed as its goal C. SIMMONS W. GARDNER A. BLAIS the raising of the world's standard of living. What kind J. CFIORRA E. DEAN of phony economics is it that takes the bread out of the R. F.. '.RAFIAT D. EOICA R. FREY inyuths of one group of workers and then claims it is J. YOUNG WM. HALL being done to help others? J. P. LAVERY S, X % Hoffman would look no more ridiculous if he went J. D. BROWN BOSTON MARINE HOSPITAL out to Detroit and told the automotive industry and its R. SMITH JOHN J. GEAGAN i i » JOSEPH.E. GALLANT .workers that they were through with the Marshall Plan, NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL VIC MILAZZO that from now on the purchase of auto materials for S. C. FOREMAN NORMAN J. MOORE European recovery would be made in France—and with A. N. LIPARI X % X American taxpayers' money. HARRY J. CRONIN MOBILE MARINE HOSPITAL One thing Mr. Hoffman's ill-advised plan is ac- J. DENNIS S. HAFNER F. L. SCHUQUE fcomplishing—he's playing right into the hands of the E. SOTO E. PERRY E. SMITH communists against whom the ECA was intended as a B. MALDONADO ' T. BURKE ' bulwark. The communists, who have attempted to show G. ROTZ H. W. PETERS the workers everywhere that the Marshall Plan was not O. HOWEUL J. CARDONA V. P. SALLINGS designed for their benefit, will certainly try to capitalize D. L. BRANNON H C. MURPHY on the unemployment that will stalk the American A. WARD X X t STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL waterfront, if the Hoffman plan succeeds. C. MEHL A. CASTILLO With probably not miich more than the communists G. ]VL\LONEY J. -C. BLAKE F, BIVINS . .. rooting for his success, Mr. Hoffman shouldn't be sur- L. MILLER W. HUNT r: jprised next month if the scales of justice are tipped in W. FERNHOUT R F. WiJNDT J. McNEELY favor of the American seamen and the shipping industry. D. RUSSO Men Now h The Marine Hospitals Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your wetrd. Mimeographed postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staton Island Hospital at the fallow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 pun. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 pjn. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) J. TUTWILER A. NORMAN J. GULLSTEIN D. O'ROURKE H. R. KREUTZ C. FISHER T. VELEZ J. N. WOOD M. J. LUCAS E. C. EATON N. H. LUNDQUIST I • 1| i i-: r 'I'M • t''- • \If1 GALVESTON HOSPITAL J. GIVENS V; W. WESTCOTT . I. D. HUTCHINGS r. J. j; O'CONNOR S. R. PARIS M. FOSTER M. MAYNARD XXX SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. A. C. McALPIN L. MARSH r H. R. BELL f R. ANDERSON ^ f R. FLAGLER ' ' M. PLYER j' '• , ' - 1 - I �Friday. nAcamber 3!.- !943 I THE SE A PAHEHS 10 G Page Three Fight To Save US Shipping Nears Ciimax •m. • " t ' ' . What Representatives, Senators Say Ahout Hoffman Plan Below are some of the favorable responses received in answer to prot^ting telegrams sent members of Congress by A&G Branches. The number of Congressmen and Senators who have signified their opposition to the £CA order is growing steadily. Seafarers^ their families and friends are urg^ to continue to make known to their Congressmen their opposition to the scuttling of the American Merchant Marine. (Continued from Page 1) Hoffman is acting illegally and is flouting the will of Congress." Replies received by the SIU from other members of Congress indicated that they will insist upon complete adherence to the intent of Congress when it wrote the European recovery law. Against the formidable array of opposition to the Hoffman ultimatum, few proponents havd raised a voice in support of the ECA chief. Perhaps one of the most amaz­ ing outgrowth of the ECA at­ tempt to limit the role of U. S. ships in Marshall Plan traffic is the avalanche of protest it touched off in the oi'ganized labor field. Workers in AFL, CIO and independent unions—in occupations as remote from ship­ ping as the garment trades and journalism have lined up solidly behind the SIU to prevent the proposal from going into effect. eoMMirm Excerpts from Congressmen's ASNAHAM J. Muuren •AMDM MS CMMOwr l«m DintMor. NM YMR replies to SIU protest of Hoffman plan: Rep. Olto E. Passman. (D„ La.): "Let me assure you that the liotiitt ol HeprtficentatibeK subject matter will have my earnest consideration and I will .PuIKnsfDti, 9. C. do everything in my power to protect American interests." I)eft«ater 23j 1948 ^ X X Rep. Overton Brooks (DM La.): "I am asking the Economic Co­ operation Administration for a complete written report on this subject. I assure you of my con­ tinued interest in this vitally important matter." Paul Hall, Sad'y traas. SUPPORT SIU Saafarera intarnational TJnlon XXX Scores of unions throughout Atlantic & Oulf District Sen. Herbert R. O'Connor the country have already fol­ 51 Beaver Street (DM Md.): »ew York, ^.Y. lowed the SIU's lead in vigor­ "In an effort to be" of assist­ ously protesting to President ance I have taken this matter Dear Ifr* Hell: Truman, members of Congress up with the Economic Coopera­ and to Hoffman himself. tion Administration and just as Receipt is acknowledged of your telegrain The position of the SIU, in soon as I am in receipt of a re­ of December 22nd. I am sure you will be happy to face of the ECA threat to the know that Mr. Eofftaan has decided to withhold for port I will notify you." at least thirty days putting into effect a regu­ American shipping industry, was » » lation as to discontinuing the use of domeatio clearly set forth by A&G District Rep. Hale Boggs (D.. La.): ships in connection with B.C.A. Secretai-y-Treasurer Paul Hall, at "It is my feeling that Mr. Hoff­ a recent meeting of the Greater man is acting illegally, and is Congressional intent is directly to the New York Central Trades andi flouting the will of Congress. I contrary of the proposed regulation and I am sure Labor Council. am quite certain that his matter that as soon as Congress convenes we will make that "We American seamen believe will be one of the first things evident to Itr. Rofftian. in the Marshall Plan," Hall de­ on the agenda for the approach­ Be assured of my continuing interest in clared, "and we fought for it ing Congress, and I am equally your problems. because we ai-e opposed to com­ certain that Congress will in­ munism. But we will fight sist uppn the 50 percent pro­ yours. against any proposal which • vision regardless "of the type of threatens the working conditions cargoes." and the livelihood of American XXX workers. APRAH^ J. MtJLTBR Rep. W. Kingsland Macy "Not only wUl this proposal (R., N.Y.): destroy the livelihood of Amer­ "Of course, I am in agreement ican workers but it will also seri­ with you as to the desirability AJkifgu of using our own ships to the ously injure our national de­ fense," Hall told the CuUIlcil maximum." Rep. Henry D. Larcade (D.. La.): been glad to communicate with continue to do what 1 can in this delegates. XXX Rep. James J. Murphy (D., N.Y.): "You may be assured that I ECA officials in Senator's name connection." The A&G official was blunt "I am fully in accord with shall do everything in my pow­ urging use of American ships in and to the point as he spoke of X X X your protest against Paul Hoff­ er to have American ships sending Marshall . Plan cargoes Bruce Tucker, Administrator As­ consequences, should the Hoff­ man's decision and will do all utilized to the fullest extent by abroad." sistant to Sen. Russell B. man plan succeed and force the in my power after Jan. S to. the Economic Cooperation Ad­ union's hand. Long (D.. La.): XXX see that ^he Marshall Plan's ministration." "We warn Hoffman," he said, "Because of Senator-Elect Rep. Sol Bloom (D., N.Y.): original program of shipping 50 "that this order will result in a "Let me assui-e you that the Long's deep interest in the XXX percent of bulk and general car­ Lennan Anderson, Administra­ matter in which you are inter­ American Merchant seamen, you strike which will tie up all Mar­ goes is carried out." tive Assistant to Sen. Rich­ ested is receiving my most care­ can feel sure that when your shall Plan cargo. We don't want ful attention and consideration." telegram is brought to his at­ to strike, but I assure you we ard B. Russell (D» Ga.): XXX Rep. John J. Rooney- (D.. NtY.): tention he will communicate with will If Hoffman -goes through "Your telegram received in Rep. Schuyler Bland (R.. Va.): "Heartily agree with yoixr absence of Senator Russell. Have "I have been doing and shall the President in their behalf." with his program." stand protesting proposal Econ­ omic Cooperation Administration that all bulk cargoes sent un­ der Marshall Plan move in for­ eign ships. Shall do everything possible (to) block adoption of such a dangerous move, and have wired Paul G. Hoffman, Administrator, strongly .urging Moran Towing and Transporta­ yeai's old. Cost of conversion the rejection of such a proposal." A proposal for a merchant register. Others are: Great Brimarine of the air has come from tain 40, Canada 37, Honduras 19. tion Company. The main point was roughly estimated at from XXX of opei-ations will be Houston, ten to twelve million dollars. XXX Rep. Prince H. Preston (D.. Ga.): Representative Kennedy of Mas­ The United States government with a branch in New Orleans. The Congressman XXX "Unless sentiment has changed sachusetts. XXX considerably it is unlikely that wants to have a law enacted to is considering the sale of some Sign of the Times: The Amer­ of" freight pre-war American ships to Italy The Waterman Steamship Cor­ ican Institute of Marine Under­ the E.C.A. law will be amended encourage a fleet planes big enough for peacetime for use in carrying Italian emi­ poration has moved into its new writers has announced the eli­ to eliminate the fifty percent cargo provision. I will certainly commercial uses and for an grants to South America. Italy quarters, a sixteen-story office mination of a clause in marine oppose any effort to amend it auxiliai-y defense in time of war. missed out in an earlier attempt building at 61 St. Joseph Street, policies covering loss or damage Kennedy's idea sprang from his to buy U, S. ships when her bids Mobile, Alabama. The building •to vessels by atomic fission. along this line." observations of the Berlin air lift. submitted were too low. Italy is is occupied entirely by the Wat­ XXX XXX planning to send 400,000 emi­ erman Corporation and its sub­ Sen. A. Willis Robertson XXX Application has been made for grants to South America to re­ sidiaries. More than half of Greek(D., Va.): the construction of a bridge lieve Italy of over population. owned ship tonnage is registered : X X X "Will bear in mind the strong across the Narrows, the stretch Operation of the Matson liner objection of your union to the under foreign flags. While 246 XXX of water between Brooklyn and proposed policy of the ECA... ships of 1,363,000 gross tons are Part of the floating equipment Monterey by the American Staten Island in New York har­ I recognize the importance of sailing under the. flags of at least to be used in transporting crude President Lines is being con­ maintaining an American mer­ five nations, 265 ships of 1,202,- oil from points in the Gulf of sidered by the company. The bor. The proposed bridge will chant marine for defense and 000 .gross tons are of. Greek Mexico to terminals ashore under company feels that i-econditioning be a concrete and steel structure other needs and I shall devote registry. Panama, with 145 ves­ the set-up proposed by the newly of the ship could add about four­ having a horizontal clearance of my best efforts toward that sels, leads the list of countries formed Offshore Oil Transport teen years to the vessel's life. 237 feet at the center of the with Greek-owned ships under Company will be provided by The Monterey is now seventeen main span. end." of tbt fHnitebi^tateo C ij -.'i ,i •'.1 :| �THE SEAFARERS LOG Pag* Four Savannah Sees Rise In Shipping With New Year Friday. December 31, 1948 ATTENDING UNION EDUCATION SESSION IN NEW YORK New York Sails Along At Fair By E. M. BRYANT By JOE ALGINA NEW. YORK — The holiday : SAVANJNTAH—The next vessel week in this port saw shipping scheduled to arrive in this port continue at a fair . clip with for payoff is the SS Southport, green ticket deckmen finding South Atlantic Steamship Com­ good post-Christmas job ship­ pany. There may be other, un­ ping on the board. Men holding scheduled jobs popping in before green .tickets have a good se­ her, of course, so we'll be on the lection of ships and runs wait­ alert. ing for them in this cold port. After the Southport, we have What with a good number of five more vessels already slated men keeping their toes warm at for arrival here in January. All honje, not much has taken place in all, then, things look pretty here during the past week. .Ships good for the next month. are coming and going, most of A couple of changes caused a them in ship-shape SIU style.' revision of the port's hospital The majority of the crews have list, with the following Brothers their ships in good shape and ; now receiving treatment in the offer the Patrolmen easy times The SIU's educational program is now in full swing at the New York Branch, with the at the payoffs. local marine hospital: A. C. McAlpin, L. Barsh, H. R. Brothers gathering twice a week to take part in the discussions dealing with matters of Union Among the ships hitting New Bell, R. Anderson, R. Flagler, interest. Photo above shows a section of the group present at one of the recent sessions. All York in time to see the Great hands are urged to attend the meetings, which are held on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. and M. Plyer. White Way in its holiday wrap­ pings are: Evelyn, Kathryn, NICE WORK Emilia, Bull; Colabee, AmericanHawaiian; Seatrains Havana and Elbow grease, paint and some New Jersey; Hastings, Water­ local enthusiasm are doing won­ ders to our Hall here. The place By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER to convey their thanks, through |ing the nation's maritime work­ man; Marine Star, Robin; Sanis really shaping up nicely. It the medium of the LOG, to all ers as we enter the New Year, ford B. Dole, Metro Petroleum; PHILADELPHIA — There was the fund contributors. And I'm it is essential that every Sea­ Sea Trader, Sea Trade Corpo­ is beginning to look more like something we can be proud of. a pre-Christmas lull in shipping doing that very thing right farer lend his voice to the pro­ ration, Irvin S. Cobb, South At­ And the Brothers will find it a in the port last week but the here. Many thanks, to all. tests already made. Write or lantic. HEADIN' OUT lot more comfortable than it was post-holiday period promises to During the past week I at­ telegraph your Senators . and be fairly bright. Three payoffs In addition to handling a before. tended a meeting of the Phila­ Representatives and tell them are already scheduled for the heavy niunber of in-transit ships, We hope that the final'^ touches delphia Port Council of the AFL what this scheme will mean, if days immediately ahead. most of which called for re­ will be applied before the time Maritime Trades Department, it is allowed to succeed. placements, we signed on the All hands in this port enjoyed rolls around for the new Port where further action was taken The cold weather really has I Evelyn, Kathryn, Emilia, Colaa mighty fine holiday. Those of Agent to take over next month. to help defeat the vii'ious Hoff­ wrapped itself around this town bee, Seatrains Havana and New our Brothers on the beach who man plan that would virtually and the boys are peering south­ Discussion is still brisk on the Jersey, Irvin S. Cobb, Robin were a bit hard up got a lift dump the American merchant ward out of tearing eyes. Me subject of the transportation Lqcksley, Robin. rule. We keep telling all hands from the proceeds of the local marine and throw thousands of too. Oh, Florida, how we'd like All ships got away in good that the LOG Editor is still ac­ Christmas fund. The fund was American seamen out of jobs. to be on the way to you. style and will undoubtedly see cepting letters setting forth all started sometime the early part PROBLEM NO. 1 That's about it for the time the New Year in while out on of the month and kept mounting views. Whether you for it or Since this proposal by the being. Next week, more as us­ the ocean. Maybe they'll be the' right on up to the holiday. against it, you ought to drop a ECA Administrator is one of ual. Meanwhile, a very Happy happiest guys come the morning It proved to be a very worth­ note to the LOG. the biggest problems confront- New Year to you all. after. while project because the boys Among those on the beach for who were beneficiaries expressed the holiday season are the fol­ their deep appreciation to all lowing Seafarers: for making their holiday a bit w: Stall, E. J. Jordan, J. Mon- brighter. teverde, J. L. Sikes and T. MusAny crewmember found pilfering ship's gear is subject to < CONTRIBUTORS greve. charges by the membership of the SIU. To these Brothers and to all Crews of all SlU-contracted ships are reminded that in Among those deserving of By FRENCHY MICHELET the pthers in all ports and aboard mention are the following don­ line with SIU policy, anyone caught walking off a vessel with the ships at sea, we send our ors who contributed the sums SAN FRANCISCO-^The ship­ ship's gear, such as linen, food and equipment, is to have ping boom here continues in full very best wishes for a Happy specified: charges placed against him by the ship's delegates and crew. strength. Jobs are corning in so New Year. The SIU fought too hard for the high quality of equip­ SS Daniel Lownsdale crew, ment and food aboard ships to allow any irresponsible char­ $10.00; Dec. 1 membership meet­ fast a man doesn't even' have acters to jeopardize the union's gains. Although the amount of ing, $26.00; SS Edith crew, time to set his seabag down. All gear disappearing from SIU ships is the lowest in the industry, $15.00; Charley Nangle, $2.00; you have to do is stick your pilfering on'SIU ships must be wiped out completely. A. B. Smith, $1.00; F. J. Richer- head in the door of the Hall Travel Note— and you're on your way~ to a son, $1.00; SS Arlyn crew, $15.00; PHILADELPHIA—The foUow- J. George, $1.00; B. Zagorda, ship. ing communication was received $5.00; SS Nathaniel Currier With this staggering pace to on a postal card at the PhiUy Jcrew, $73.00; F. Ploppert, $5.00; maintain, the holidays foimd the Hall one morning a week or so F. Van Vynck, $5.00; J. Abra- harassed officials in anything but ago: hamsen, $2.00; Dec. 15 member­ a festive mood. Manpower is "I should like to travel to ship meeting, $36.50; Stark and our number one and only prob­ Africa and South America. Can Goldstein, $50.00, and Mrs. Son- lem. We no sooner scrape up a By EARL SHEPPARD . - crew for one scow in Seattle you get together a crowd of men ia Mitch, $10.00. who would be willing to travd? I have been asked by the men then one pays off in Wilmington. NEW ORLEANS — Shipping as well as numerous other Bro­ Any rated man on the East or here in the Port of New Orleans thers from Yankee-land, and: I have no money. I can travel Gulf coasts who can afford to at your expense entirely." they have vowed to home­ pay his way out here will find a continues good and, unless some stead the sunny runs until ole' This message bore the send­ job waiting for him on arrival. unforseen lull comes along, we Sol agrees to cast his warm iip er's signature and home address, expect to continue having smooth yonder once more. which is right here in Philadel­ Every member making a ALL AT S^A phia. I'm hoping the Editor will donation to the Union for sailing out of the Crescent City. The Brothers whom we have So fast and furiously are we One fly in the soup is that talked to around here are gen­ print it and maybe at the same any purpose should receive time figure out a way of help­ an olEficial receipt bearing shipping men out that we haven't Alcoa keeps on laying up all erally in favor of the Transpor­ ing a guy- who wants to roam the amount of the contribu­ even been able to hold a meet­ her Liberties—the last two hav­ tation Rider remaining as is. It is as bad as the writer of this note tion and the purpose for ing for there just wouldn't ing hit the boneyard during the the opinion of most of them that be anyone .around to attend. past two weeks. If all the re­ the rider protects the interests does. which it was made. Anybody that looks like ports we hear are true, this of the membership as a whole,' I guess the next thing we'll If a Union official to whom be getting is a request for baby contribution is given does an SIU man finds himself out should mark the end of Alcoa's though it could on rare occa­ sitters, or maybe an invitation not make out a receipt for on a ship in short order. Liberties. sions work a temporary hardship' No let-up is in sight, either. The snow-birds are still arriv­ on a few brothers—but, as a to escort some wealthy widow to the money, the matter should the African jungle — something immediately be referred to There are still several new Wat­ ing here, and it can be well whole is a very good rider and I'd never submit to the LOG. Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ erman ships that are going to understood, what with twenty- should remain as is. • I'd be too busy packing my gear surer. SIU, 51 Beaver Street, take crews from this coast. So two inches of snow in the hin- Brothers around here are the manpower situation will re­ ter lands up No'th, we are showing a great interest in the' for that particular assignment New York 4. N. Y. myself. In advising the Secretary- main critical for quite some time. keeping our eyes scanning the general election this year, and We all from this coast wish skies for whole flocks of 'em. are showing it by turning in a But it's not every day that we Treasurer of such transac­ Yep, we've seen Frenchy Ruf, long vote. In fact, voting in the' get a note like the one quoted tions, members should state the Brothers everywhere the. very Big Bill Brown, Rocky Benson, Port of New Orleans could very above. the name of the official and best for the New Year. Excuse us, please. A guy just Carl T. Palmequist, F..^Peredne, easily double that of last year,^ the port where the money Ray Oateif popped in to register. He's prac­ Scotty Malloy, Lorah" Harris, and last year's vote set a newwas tendered. (Ed. NiOtei Anyway, it was Blackie Bridges and Tony Pisani, record for this port. tically aboard ship now. darn nice of the guy to ask.) Post-Holiday Prospects Bright For Phllly West Coast Job Boom Continuos WARNING TO PILFERERS The Patrolman Says Shipping Good In New Orleans, Is Expected To Stay That Way Get A Reeelpt �Friday, December 31. 1948 THE SEAFARERS Page Fire LOG MEMBERSBIP SPEAKS Frenchy Surrenders; Claims Spurlock's Book Just Ain't To the Editor: use to rip one another up the back. - Then I popped the question: "Who is she?" Like the lamb in the wake of the slaughter-house goat, I followed that wicked old sinner toi the doom. These lines in her face were but avarice and greed, her lips hid the tongue of a shrew, and, her eyes had grown great with prying into other people's affairs. I have done my level best to give Brother Spurlock an ex­ planation of the fate of his (?) Boswell's "Life of Johnson." If he cannot understand it, I am afraid that I must have recourse to the text: "I have given him an explanation; I cannot provide him with an understanding!'.' Frenchy Michelet Because I feel full of the milk of human kindness and the spirit of the Yuletide, as well as a mess of catfish cooked in the inimitable manner peculiar to that acknowledged master of the culinai-y, Brother Michelet, I am going to alter the habit of a lifetime and tell Homer Spurlock what happened to that beatup old book that he—was beefing about in the LOG a few issues back, for today my cup runneth over and I would be at peace with all mankind. Were I an honest man, I would have returned the book to the American Merchant Marine Li­ brary Assn. in the first place, because, according to the flysheet, that's the people Brother Spurlock swiped it from orig­ inally anyway. But my wellknown humanitarianism trium­ To the Editor: phed over my native honesty, and I gave it to Shuler so that I was very much surprised and he might learn his letters and not a little hurt to read in the perhaps eventually even get hep November 26th issue of the SEA­ enough to puzzle out a few re- FARER'S LOG the article which cipds in one of the simpler cook stated that my place of business, the Pennsylvania Bar, was accused books. However, I've got a beef with by one of the SIU members of this guy. Spurlock myself, for "dumping the LOGs in the grwhile I am prepared to admit bage can as soon as they arrive." that he's an artist of no mean I wish to state here in this let­ abilities, I maintain that the ter that that statement is not guy don't know any more about true. The SEAFARERS LOGs depicting character than Shuler knows about cooking. When I first stumbled into Puerto Rico a few summers ago, I was immediately struck by an intriguing portrait of a brood­ ing girl hanging on the after bulkhead of Sal Coil's office. To the Editor: Ah; what a dish she was! She had full, pouting lips like vmto While reading the SEAFAR­ those that adorn those mysterious ERS LOG of Friday, November Coptic darlings who frequent the 12, 1948, I happened to notice choicer flesh marts of the lower in the feature "Seafarer Sam reaches of the Nile. Her eyes Says" that the new transporta­ Were great brown pools that tion ride is up for re-examina­ promised to drown sorrows that tion by the membership. could swim eVen better than There is one transportation mine, and the lines of her face item X would like to bring to suggested that she could re­ light and try and have clarified. solve the very riddle of the It involves an experience on my last ship—an Isthmian scow. Sphinx itself. I joined this vessel, the Steel PATRON OF THE ARTS Rover, in New Orleans, signed I immediately sought out the coastwise articles, and later artist, who proved to be none payed off in New York. We other than the versatile Homer then signed foreign articles and Spurlock, and . I was loud, if not made a four months trip to In­ lucid, in my praise. I prated dia. When we returned we paid learnedly of chiaroscure, linear off in New Orleans; but were delineation, and all the other not paid transportation (even two-bit words that these daubers though the port of signing on was New York). These articles read. Port of engagement—and Found Baltimore of course I was first engaged in New Orleans. Hospital Staff Some of the crew collected Attentive, Kind transportation, but only the ones who came on in New York. To the Editor: I think there should be some Please permit me enough discussion on this point and if space in the LOG' to thank the possible changed to the port of doctors and nurses out at the signing the foreign articles. Baltimore Marine Hospital for Thanks a million for sending the kind attention and service the LOG to my home address. given to me while I was dryJames C. Mitchell docked there recently. (Ed. Note: This ship was Any of our brothers who may paid off correctly, as the port need hospitalization will never of engagement, not the port regret turning in there. of signing articles, determines eligibility for transportation.) F. P. Jeffords KEEPING A HEAD UP Seafarer Bill Jones demonstrates the correct manner for cleaning a fire on a coal-burning Lakes ship, the John W. Davis. Brother Jones has put his shovel aside and is now attending Michigan State College. BarOwner Answers'Dumping Logs'Charge Member Inquires As To Procedure At Ship's Payoff which are sent to my place of business each week are very popular with my customers and have a special place on my show­ case at the back of the bar, where .they are always put as soon as they arrive, and where they are always cheerfully given to anyone who wishes pne. Having been a seaman and union man myself, several years ago, I- respect all linion literature, I respect seamens' imions, and what they stand for, and what they are fighting for.- As I rely a good part on patronage by SIU men, it is inconceivable that I would do such a thing. A man does .not kill the goose that lays the golden egg. For a long time now, I have been a friend of members of the SIU, especially when the men are on the beach. I have rooms which they rent and live in. I have lent them money, I have let them live • in my rooms, when they had no money. In closing, Mr. Editor, I wish to say that my policy has always been to be as com-teous as pos­ sible to all my customers, to aid them if I can, to satisfy them, to make them comfortable and happy while on my premises. I shall continue to adhere to this policy. Sam Chago Pennsylvania Bar San Juan Shipmates Miss Pal Honeymooning In Sunny Tampa To the Editor: r We will be very much obliged if,you would print the following in the next issue of the SEA­ FARERS LOG. Even though it has only been a few days since Brother Frank Bose, Chief Electrician, has left us, we already miss him a great deal. All we know is that he retired his book and went honeymooning to Tampa, Florida, but we don't exactly know whether he is com­ ing back or not. We figure he is enjoying his honeymoon. ' DUCKED FLAKES Mr. and Mrs. Bose sure will be happy to hear that they dodged the snow of Dec. 15 and Dec! 19. We're sorry to advise Frank that we haven't received any word from the "Rock." Neither Lin­ coln or Tommy Murray has' let us know anything so far. The better for us if we don't hear anything about it because then we wUl be sure that you'll come ' back to New York, : get your book out of retirement and • ship out again to that unforgetable "Rock," where the sun­ shine is waiting for you. But just the "sunshine"—don't get us wrong. As a matter of fact, we will wait for the Hilton and find, out the score. So keep in touch with us, Frank. Meanwhile, we wish both of you — Mr. and Mrs. Bose -7- a Merry Christmas, a Happy fTew Year and a wonderful hoheynioon. Ralph 'V. Orliz ' Dominick Darrigo SCENE IN THE PORT OF MANILA : -• r .- This phoio of czewmembers aboard Ihe SS Queens Vielory. an Isthmian scow, was taken by Ludovico (Manila Watch) Agulto, when the vessel docked at pier 13 a couple of weeks ago. Representing all three departments the men pictured are Pete Vorke, Chuck Gladhill, Mar­ cel Rialland, Fred Loplanta, Clinton Webb, D. Moller and H. Hancock. They were standing watches when Agulto boarded the ship. Most of the crew were ashore seeing the sights at the time. Agulto says the Queens Victory Seafarers were interested to hear about the signing of the nevr Isthmian contract. He, of course, distributed the latest copies of the SEAFARERS LOG to the crew, as is his custom whenever an SIU vessel hits the Pacific port. . •'I �Paoe Six THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL LONGSHORjajiia trs ASSOCIATION LOG 1 Weoa^ «itK AMERICAN «OCRATION frWM Ubor PniidtMt 2^^ • rtrlkLf®-' SCenCTAMV-TMIAl JAMU A. fUrrAIMC. M lOCAl M. ^AtAtOtNT MMOM A. WOWMWAIAMT. tV L«tJI». t 7iA«T vicc pnesiocNT • A. AAewtrr. AirraauAA. KA« •KCANO VICC^FACSIOINT TWO*. J. owmukH. >*M«*Vll.Lt. • TMIRO VtCC.MtStDKNT niANN c. aHtA, aim*, «o«t AliplO Ol a! > LaiB-' onoANixao < "^.' 1440 '""..NH- MPioer INTERNATIONAL VICE-PRCSIOENt NATHAN WBirrHKIMin . . •*• «*UT ITTM tT.. H V CIMCk* •••?•?.• 4^^ J" r^ft l*^CI>^ttfn« ••s. ail. 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H. «• eAHUCb J. mtitmt. eAakAMSk CAne December 23, 191|B •KVtNTH VtCf-entatDENT tewARD * eNAt. p»«iu»eii«4iA. e*. l^OCAL 8^4 ^SSS, icllann VMSRIS^ p*"»» ?»«• S3i „ Toiv ""SlsSss^ E,ece»toer IS COVJHO*- 1940 |4Ns OF rx> '•®»2a ' V o» *^«*»Lesn ^O, Tf*-"' HtV< o.» .flUf • v(«S< -RBATA'**' •/ '<A -^Oo * QJI JAUH t otANt 1940 JOHNSON Alnelotl^ ^ ^"'wAy. «Bd Meier «»e«proy.„o# America ^ BAKERY AMD CONFECTIOMERV WORKERS' LOCAL UMIOM hO. 10 -t TWlMlir 1?' 4 ANtUeied ftl Bp AmencQn Fed« Kew terk State F Albany Central .<P-A «0N£ *"•13 «iid •»v -~-Z>' ^,o. ••'•Won 0/1., Aifij/g, am^ .. "O'loo -» - '""ca rofir •".JY. So. bl%l ^e ee ma rU"-" / , to*** ^ «la«i ii:6 WMBA flie 8IW i» i ;5S to * .T 1 5' $V PP i ^ ^ Ls s f a «• i J/ £ %^n M«.a^ M •5V,„ •* • •V'...^-* : r--'- r' - -' :ir;\>«;ji^,."- . -• • V.-.. • vl- ;.'W- r v.-.-sf"'- - : •,'-1 -:'5* - ft, - IStC' / #'/,^' 1/ > �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS 1,/r Legion Crew Returning From Run Wanderlust Is A Woman By C. A. NISLEIN I know not what the end may bring, For I want not to go, but must— I'm cursed by a restless "love, I love "Lady Wanderlust." \k- I iV^^, • •:?"•: ' " '• fi' . •jv" '• v.' .:•• A?*' Friday. December 31. 1948* LOG And I know: You're wild as a west wind roaring. Round the seaways of the world. Fast as a Yanlcee-clipper ship Neath a free-man's flag xmfurled. .. A scheming nymph of man's destruction Whose soul is all you're after. Once gaining this, it's cast aside, A playtoy of your laughter. With poison on your red, red lips. For men who are fools alone. For having kissed the tempting tips. Their souls are not their own. To look into your eyes is madness. To accept your challenge, pain. For you'll send the fool around the world. His search forever vain. And you'll taunt him, haimt him, onward, Down the tarantelle of years. You'll break his heart a thousand times And burn his eyes with tears. Still yet, I wonder: When the weary soul within me Can no longer bear this life. And my body, beaten, battered Can no more fight the strife. Will you look with scorn upon me. This man whom you saw fit to rule? And laugh, and send me hellward. Another wandering fool? Or will you take me gently to you. Rest my head upon- your breast. And give to me, the love I've searched for, ' North, East, South and West. MYSTERY IN SAN JUAN To the Editor: The Legion Victory left New York December 10, destined for New Orleans to lay-up. To most of us, gathered by the "senti­ ments expressed in the mess- HEADING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 1 m. iiO IWli iii llfi giisssis? iSSSil WMmi City of Alma crewmembers perched on deck squint questioningly into the camera. Ship made a run to the Far East and hit the States in time for the crew to celebrate Christmas and New Year's in-the States. The men are, back row, left to right—Jack O'Brien, Pete Pedersen, Whity Palmer, Chico Miniez, Joe Duha; middle row—Swede Berglund, Ed Calahan, John Robson, Howard Moxil, Eaton; front row— Bernie Friedman, Barney Barnes, Ronald Burton. Dinner In New Orleans Made Real Thanksgiving: Gardner To the Editor: On Thanksgiving Day here in New Orleans there was quite a number of brothers on the beach who enjoyed a Thanksgiving in the best tradition of the day, even though they were far from To the Editor: / I ft vJ •////•'. • IV \ .'A <SL ||9S>t*KW l.i«Hr This sketch is the subject of a lot of speculation down in San Juan. No one knows who the artist is. The particular idece of art was found under -the door by the Dispatcher as he opened the hall one recent morning. Anyway it was sub­ mitted to the LOG. which is printing it herewith in the hope that it will bring joy to a group of Seafarers somewhere— perhaps the Waterman Morning Light crewmembers. iff ili IIP Dorothy Grew Asks Information On 60-Day Rule Vt.y' 'kf!/J/ 'fW room during the - trip, the best feature of this run was the fact that the ship was going one way and therefore we woulc get transportation money. I'll ex­ plain. We the undersigned members of the crew of the SS Dorothy would appreciate clarification of Shipping Rule No. 35, Section C, which pertains to the sixty day continuous employment or one round trip for Permitmen. We were told in the Philadel­ phia Hall that Permitmen on coastwise vessels were allowed to stay the full sixty days without being pulled off, inasmuch as the trips are only for a period of four to five weeks. ^ In Baltimore Permitmen have been pulled off the ships regard­ less of the len^h of the trip. We do not think this is right because it is so very hard for a permitmen to ship but. Clarification of this rule will end much misimderstanding among coastwise and near-by foreign trips. 21 crewmembers SS Dorothy (Ed. Note: The intention of the rule is to aiUow all men at least sixty days on the ship. If a voyage ends sho^ of the sixty days, the permitman may' stay aboard for another trip.) home and, in many cases, al­ most broke. Thanks to the dinner spread in the Seafarers' New Orleans Hall, members of the SIU were able to observe the holiday in true festive • fashion. On the main floor of the Hall, the program started at 1 P.M. with a blessing given by a local priest. The gang then turned to on the dinner, which included the finest roast turkey and ham with all the trimmings, plus an unlimited supply of beer. The affair was a gay one. De­ spite all the beer at the bro­ thers' disposal there was no per­ forming. We know that many of the brothers would have been eating hamburgers for dinner, a fact which added to the spirit of the-occasion. A few of the n)en who ' got on in New York lived' in the South 'and were planning to spend the holidays home, and quite a few of the North coun­ try boys planned to ship out from New Orleans. So what hap­ pens when we arrive in N.O., but Isthmian hands oqt a rail­ road ticket to all. Naturally this causes us a little inconvenience, and a change of plans. Reluctantly we accept the tic­ ket, and prepare to face the cold blasts, of New York again. Now. this is nobody's fault, for the new contract with Isthmian stip­ ulates they can give us railroad tickets, first class, or the cash equivalent thereof. ROUGH EXPERIENCE Few of us though, would ride to New York on a sleeper which takes about 40 hours, preferring the streamliner which takes 28 hours or the bus which takes about 38. I want' to say now that I'm writing this letter pure­ ly as an experience, without brickbats for anyone, "but most of you brothers can appreciate the. following items. Meals for Dreakfast range from $1.10 to $1.75, an extra cup of coffee costs $.30. Diiuier $1.50 to $2.75, supper, if you're hungry, same price as dinner, and if you don't mind the expense you'll go the whole hog if you want to fill up. While playing cards with some of the gang I absent-mindedly ordered a ham sandwich. $1.50, the solemn-faced waiter says. And, brother, what was in be­ tween the slices would cost too much for caviar in the same portion. The employees of this train (Louisville & Nashville Rail­ road) were courteous, if businessike. They have no easy job to ae sure, seeing that they have to please such an odd assort­ ment of humanity^ - and they have to depend to an extent on gratuities to get along. But nei­ ther the service or the train ride, is worth what they charged for meals. To pass from this, one can buy liquor (small bottles of bourbon), or carry your own. The only reservation to drinking is not to act like you're on a lost weekend. In conclusion, I want to say that they were a fine bunch of men on this run, which was signal for the teamwork dis­ played in the Deck gang, and harmony in aU departments. John J. Flynn UNTIRING EFFORTS Chief credit for the fine party must go to Brother Bull Sheppard, our agent. It was by his untiring efforts that the affair went off so well. I am sure that he must feel very proud and happy for this event which meant so much to the brothers on the beach. The party involved a lot of extra work for the officials, but we know they were just as happy about it as anyone else. This was a fine example bf the fact that the leadership of the SIU is always enterprising. They are always looking for ways to improve conditions for the membership, not only on board ship, but" on the beach as well. Here again Brother Sheppard has shown himself to be right on the baH. James Gardner freetln Holiday Greetings from the men on the ships and -ashore are still arriving in the LOG office. Some of the brothers and friends of the Union who wish the best of the season to the members of the SIU ar.e: Seafarers in Staten Island Ma­ rine Hospital, Jewell Kelley of the 219 Club, Angel Rodriguez and the Baltore crew. Jack Shrimpton, Seymour Heinfling, Labor League for Political Edu­ cation (APL), James Purcellj Red Campbell, an anonymous booster of the LOGj crew of the Marine Arrow, Stan Babrowskl. -,5^1 �Friday, December 31, 1948 THE SEAFARERS Two Opposing Viewpoints On Union's Payoff Ruling Below axe letters from the membership giving their views on the . Union transportation rule. In line with , the SIU policy of full discussion on all matters of policy, the LOG for the past several weeks has devoted space to the .opinions of the member­ ship, both pro and con. All letters on the matter of transportation will be printed in the LOG during the coming weeks to give the membership ample time to form opinions on the rule. All possible steps are being taken to devote equal space to both sides of the controversy. In brief, the rule calls for men to lake transportation money and pile off their ship when it pays off at u port other than the one in which the crew signed on. This applies in eases where the vessel does not start for the sign-on port within ten days. LOG Page Nine Efficiency, Well-informed Members Reason SIU Sets Pace, Member Says To the Editor: as the most efficient of the mari­ time unions—and I think a Un­ ion's efficiency is measured by what it does for the guj-^s who belong. to it. There are several good rea­ sonswhy we Seafarers can boast of an efficient Union. In my opinion the reasons are these:KNOW SCORE First of all, our membership knows what's going on. We're probably the best-informed mem­ bership on the waterfront. We have a Union newspaper that's devoted solely to matters of in­ terest to the seamen in our un­ ion. As a matter of fact, not only Seafarers find it the most readable maritime paper, but I've met lots of guys from other unions who read our paper in preference to their own every I've been promising myself time. that I'd write a letter to the Another reason for our sound LOG for a long time to .say some position is that we stick to our of the things that I've been policy of making our Union thinking about. At last I got work for the economic better­ around to it. ment of our membership. -We From what I've seen of de­ haven't wasted any of our velopments in the maritime field, strength on struggles between and I have been watching them different factions and we don't pretty closely, I'd say we of go in foi- political action as an the SIU have been doing okay. organization. I can't help making compari­ A third reason is our strike sons between our SIU and other efficiency. We've been in some outfits, when 1 read what's go­ tough beefs—tough and import­ ing on. The conclusions I've ant. But none of them have been drawn make me feel damned prolonged. We've been able to To the Editor: To the Editor: sure I've been making a good wind them up quickly. Short and sweet beefs certainly means The recently adopted trans­ There was a meeting held investment every time I pay my dues. we're on the ball in this de­ aboard the SS Arizpa recently portation rule calling for men to All around, the SIU stands out partment. and the most important topic take their transportation money discussed was the new ruling COMPETENCE COUNTS and quit their ship when the concerning transportation. My last reason, but not the vessel pays off in a port other With the exception of one least, for our efficiency is that than the one in which she signed man, it was unanimously voiced the great majority of our mem­ articles should have the approval to be against such a ruling. Var­ bership are competent seamen. ious opinions were given and of all members of the SIU. In gaining top wages and con­ most of them were based on To the Editor: picture of the "anti" commies; it ditions for the membership, our Take the Permitmen: In the sound logic, but the important If you've nothing to do some twists a mess of facts to do it, Union feels it has an obligation bulk of the situations where factors were as follows: to supply the best men for the evening and want to get a belly­ however. The new ruling does away transpoi-tation is involved the Claude Lucas jobs. ful of laughs, read the phony with job security for those who A section of our contract says permitmen aboard would have to are not on regular runs, such as article on the NMU in the De­ "that the Union agrees to fur­ pile off the ship any. way be­ those of the Mississippi ships. It cember 25 issue of Saturday nish the company with capable, cause of the 60-day rule. These was pointed out that the key Evening Post. According to the competent and physically fit splashy story, entitled "How Our men a,re not encountering any jobs, such as Steward, Chief persons." Seamen Bounced The Commies," new hardship imder the new Cook, Bosun have to stay on the some of the NMU Pie cards As a guy who goes to sea for beach for a considerable time rule. A permitman learned when a living, and is proud of his should be called "Commie Killhe was issued his permit that he before shipping. After so long work, I'd like to know that I must follow book members in a time they make a ship and the According to the article the belong to an outfit that holds lasts for six weeks and then taking a job and that he must trip competence as a requirement for they find themselves back on NMU followed the commie line quit his ship after sixty days the beach for seven or eight'for eight years but finally saw To the Editor: a job. That's what will be res­ aboard. Under the new trans­ the light, it was then a battle to By this time I'm used to peo­ pect for all of us. The com­ weeks. portation rule, which affects both The 'bs that come on the the death. The writer didn't say ple giving seamen a hard time. panies recognize this too. That permits and books alike, he, in board are based on rotary ship-1 what it was that caused some of Anybody that's been ai'ound ^ section makes us a responsible the majority of the cases, will ping and are accepted as such..the fakers to see the light. awhile knows that it's a struggle union of responsible and cap­ already have served more than All the men on the beach can't Anyway, the rib-tickling part if j'ou go to sea for a living. able men. In winding this up, I say to sixty days on the vessel. wait until a regular run job is where the writer of the article That's why we Seafarers have Bookmember also should not comes up. We have to take ^ dwells on the Isthmian campaign, had to build,^ such a strong all the Brothers: We're right up find any great difficulties what job and what ship that According to the article the com­ Union. If we didn't have our in front. Let's work to stay wrought by the new rule. The comes up on the board. mies lost the Isthmian fleet be­ organization our enemies would there. Joe Cashmir. membership of the SIU (book- The meeting thus agreed that'cause they were devoting all pick us off like clay pigeons. When I read about that Hoff­ men) is equal to the number of if one part of the membership' their time to internal union polijobs available. A bookman may enjoy job security all the mem- tics. The article continues on man plan to quit shipping 50 find that \mder the rule he will bers should. Either throw the ^ this point and states that the im- percent of the Marshall Plan, .have to change his ship a little entire idea in the ash can or portant thing for the commies bulk cargoes in American bot-1 more often but he will have no make everyone of the members was not to organize Isthmian but toms, it hurt and hurt plenty. difficulty in taking another one. j get off at the end of each voy-|to organize the union's elections You don't pick 10,000 jobs fori Family men should not have any j age. However, the ruling could and insure the defeat of "non"- American seamen off trees and that's the price of the plan if it fears of long periods on the be modified to read that if a communists. To the Editor: beach if they hold books. The man accepts transportation he, From where I sat during the succeeds; jobs available to bookmen are in must get off, but if he refuses Isthmian campaign the NMU was That news hurt me, like it I read the LOG from cover-tonumbers great enough to elimi­ to accept his money, he can doing a lot more than trjring to must have hurt lots of other guys cover every issue, and it is a nate any long period on the stay aboard. dump the administration. I saw around the waterfront. But it helluva good paper. The issues It is absurd to think of pass* beach. a hell of a lot of NMU or- didn't surprise me — I expect I find most interesting, holvever, ing a rule that only allows a ganizers on the ships and tons of most anything. are the ones that cany the digest OKAYS TURNOVER What did surprise me was the of all the Branch meetings and man to work for a given period NMU literature being thrown One of the arguments advanced of time. A man should be al-j around. Remember those nice terrific support our Union got—' shipping figures of all ports. Practically at a glance I can, against the new rule is that it lowed to work as long as he | "T" shirts they handed out to and is getting—from the rest of organized labor. tell how many men registered in ireally doesn't improve shipping sees fit just as long as he is Isthmian seamen? When things look a little dark, each port and how many were because the men piling off the producing results that are satis­ The fact of .the matter is that the SIU threw better organizers it feels damned good to know shipped. And that was a pretty ships replace men on the beach factory to all concerned. and thus the number of men on Should -this ruling remain in and more typical seamen into the there are hundreds of thousands good idea to breakdown the fig­ the beach, is always the same. Of effect then the men on regular isthmian drive. The organizing of organized working: men and ures for each department. As a course the number is always the runs are receiving far more ad- job done by the SIU was far women in this coui.try who get result I have been able to get same if the membership and vantages than are those that ^ better organized and better re­ sore when someone tries to sand­ an accurate picture of shipping bag a seamen. conditions and job possibilities number of contracted ships re­ take their jobs off the board a^' ceived by Isthmian seamen. the jobs come up. Job securit^ Times must be changing. This in the various ports. No phony claim of "we were mains constant. The point is rea- fighting two we're not fighting battles" can exi I.WW wcii.u,;;o WA-, time -o o alone. In fact, these figures are a sort that a more equal distribution is one. o£ .the. fundamental sons of unionism, and forcing a ^use the NMU from its loss to From list of supporters published of barometer of the general ship­ of work is made. man off a ship because of a on the front page of last week's ping situation. • So far it seems that a lot of few transportation dollars is a the SIU in this battle. LOG, it sui-e looks like we Sea­ And since I like to know The men of Isthmian saw a snap judgments have been made long cry from job security. farers have friends in labor—lots what's going on at the meetings more efficient union in opera­ without allowing the ride time to In closing, the undersigned of friends. A lot of American throughout our Union, the sum­ prove itself. A little more time crewmembers wish to go on tion and top maritime contracts, people are behind the SIU. mary of the branch meetings' in operation should prove the record as being definitely op­ and threw in their lot with the And if the guys in thft new minutes come in handy. SIU. The SIU policy of concen­ rule to meet the approval of the posed to such a ruling. trating all of its efforts into one Congress that's meeting in Janu­ These minutes are the next entire membership. 21 Crewmembers campaign paid off in the Isth­ ary are hep guys, they'll listen best thing to actually being pres­ Jackson Tireilo 1 SS Arizpa mian drive. We gained a fieet of to what the people have to say. ent. They're especially interest­ ships and the Isthmian seamen And I'd like to remind them that ing after you've paid off a ship Space prohibits the printing of all letters received to date gained the best imion in the the majority of people in this and you v/ant to check back to country are the workingmen and see what's been doing while on the transportation rule. Future issues will carry letters now field. The commies disruption is far women. you've been at sea. on file, among them communications from the following from finished in the NMU; The last congress didn't pay I hope you'll continue to run individuals and crews: Partha E. Jernigan. George Dunn, SS there'll" be plenty of turmoil and any attention to the|e people. these two features. For my William R. Davie. R. H. - Guiberson, SS Robin Sherwood, fireworks in, that outfit for a But look what happened to a dough, they're tops-in LOG read­ lot of them who were in it. long time to come. ing. Franklyn Webb, John J. Flynn. The ax-ticle paints a nice rosy Charles Hollanger John Bransinski PRO: Sees No Harm CON: Ask All Or None "«l Magazine Boost Of NMU Rates Razz From Oldtimer Member Hails Labor Stand On EGA Move Finds Minutes, Shipping Figures LOG Highlights HI �\m PBS» Ten Sea&aieeSimiix CUT and RUN 1 LOG Friday. Decembe* 31, 1948 Digested Minutes Of SIU Ship Meetings DEL VIENTO. Oct. 31 — BiU stewards department overtime be -- - Howe, Chairman; Raymond Tay settled to satisfaction of Union. lor. Secretary. Delegates reported W. Tracy elected ship's delegate M r; and was instructed to take care no major beefs. Motion by Melock to see if it is possible to of ship's business at payoff. have the Oilers move into the 4 4 4 Wipers' foc'sle. Motion con­ KATHRYN, Nov. 17—A. Oqudemning the medical relief of­ endo. Chairman; W. Fohian, Sec­ fered by Purser and Captain retary. Motion carried to accept Motion by Schoenrock that the delegates' reports. Motion by meat box be inspected upon the Guelluite, seconded by G. Ayala, arrival of the ship in port. The that arrangements be made with present supply of meat is of very company to install book cabinet poor quality. Patrolmen to check in crew's mess in order to keep slopchest for foul weather gear all reading material in a safe at payoff. place. Motion by F. Cornier, sec­ Vote of thanks given Steward onded by Torres, that all port­ 4 4 4 GOVERNOR GRAVES, Oct. 31 and Second Cook for the fine xmoertcm ierms -fclicrf'4<ie lAwenb^w —John Ross, Chairman; John R. jobs they've done. One minute holes be painted before sailing public is <x<\a\(As\- "Hie f>kin ^ EC A (leod Tilley, Secretary. Delegates re­ of silence for Brothers lost at sea. from New York. Motion by Cornier, seconded by L. Carbone, ported everything running F^iul HofFwion to scaWe-Hfe Awen'caH 4 4 4 that arrangements • be made to smoothly. Crew agreed to send TOPA TOPA, Oct. 31 — John have xiew hooks installed to in /blaiciiawf McinVie. All cngtA^scuKsliVidiVicla letter to the LOG on the MarshalL Chairman;. John Lin­ room to hang clothes on. uc7 members should u>KHeioT^«/4k>fBtKiw, Union's transportation rule. Let­ coln. Secretary. Motion by M«- every Under Good and Welfare several ter to be written by Luke Col shall, carried, that a new supply tV8SideKTf-*Thiwci»i, cwd Sewrhr 9kfl€& Brothers took the floor to discuss lins. Education: Brother Tilley of mattresses be put aboard and several topics of interest to all 'Bridqes. Iid <addHidH,ael;ii^€mbers ff read off a list of clarification in that separate copies of requisi­ hands. One minute of silence the agreement given to him by tion be given the heads of all qour Tamili'es uytcf qour-friencfs io wt'ftt, observed in memory of departed the Boston agent. " Motion ^ by departments. Good and Welfare: Brothers lost at sea. •HieiK -fo 4heiK 'Repi'^eSeiTlqfiv^ Ross to post the clarifications on Members discussed the need for the bulletin board in the rec­ bringing all beefs up at the Sewcrhors J reation room. One minute of meeting rather than elsewhere. silence for Brothers lost at sea. Discussion on repairs needed for washing machine. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 4 4 4 SANTORE, Nov. 11 —WiUiam DEL MUNDO, Oct. 31—Mur- Sears, Chairman; - Maurice Gil­ ray. Chairman; James Bell, Sec­ lespie, Secretary. Delegates made By HANK 4 4 4 retary. Delegates Swayne, Turi- their reports. Motion carried NEW LONDON, Oct. 30— son and James Bell reported that three delegates meet to de­ This week we have plenty of items about the brothers here, Chairman not given; Edward their departments as being in or­ cide on ways and means of there and everywhere... From San Juan, Brother George Litch­ field writes about the people who donated something towards Chanle, Secretary. Delegates re­ der. Report made that Captain cleaning various unlicensed per­ making their SIU Thanksgiving Dinner a success. Some of the ported number of books and per­ tias stated that cigarettes are sonnel's quarters, report to name donors were Miguel Such, Facundo Air Lines, Andelix Sanchez mits in ' their departments. available any time the slopchest departments to be cleaned and of the Hotel Sanchez, the crew of the Wild Ranger, Senor Gon­ Brother Porter elected ship's is opened. New Business: Ship's by whom. Men not fulfilling zalez Candy Store, Claudio Refrigeration Service, the newspaper delegate. Motion carried to send delegate Cauble asked the men to theii' duties are to be fined and man and photographer from the newspaper El Emparcial, and a letter to Headquarters endors­ keep quarters, heads, mess- proceeds turned over to SIU in ing ship's permitmen for books. rooms and g a 11 e y St clean. others. i Baltimore Marine Hospital. Un­ Statement drawn up for presen­ Electrician reported that it is der Good and Welfare, a vote of tation to Patrolman. Concerned not necessary for all blowers Oldtimer Frank Gardner, the stamp collector, writes that Mate hitting crewmember with a to be turned out in order thanks was extended to Steward he and "Carioca Red" Charles Benway send their New Year f ashlight. Steward asked investi­ to blow tubes. Motion requested and his department for outstand­ greetings to all brothers. They're on a slow ship with a good gation of Mate and Captain a carbage disposal unit be in­ ing courtesy and fine food served. 4 4 4 crew, good officers and a decent skipper... Several months searching foc'sles and lockers. stalled when ship hits New Or­ YANKEE DAWN, Nov. 14—0.~ ago Brother Martin. Machel said he was working ashore One man missing $125. leans. One minute of silence for It. Rhodes, Chairman; E. Kasnawmaking boilers for our salt water wagons over there in the Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 sky. Secretary. Previous meet­ town of Akron, Ohio. Well, could that be Brother Machel ALCOA CORSAIR. Oct. 30— ing's read and accepted. Depart­ in New York right now? Clarke, Chairman; A. L. Stement delegates gave their re­ hens. Secretary. Crewmembers S. 4. i ports. Stewards delegate stated Brother Herbert Doyle, who says he would like to hear from missing from meeting to be fined that some of the needed repairs any of his shipmates, is working at present for the tJ. S. Forest $5. Ship's treasurer reported the were made during the voyage. Service in Greenlee, Virginia. He also wishes all brothers good fund as standing at $124.26. Dele­ Suggested that we contact Pa­ luck in keeping the SIU far ahead of all other maritime unions gates reported number of books trolman upon our arrival in ... Brother John Fox Leinster, disabled down in South Carolina, and permits in their departments. Tampa and have him straighten is another brother who has said it's a great thing to see the Motion by Dowling that ship out air books and permits, since 4 4 4 menibers acting ashore and aboard ship as true rank and file concur in recommendation to LA SALLE, Nov. 11 — A. this ship had rather a fast pay­ union men, keeping the SIU strong in every way... Harry "Pop- send copies of ship's minutes to Campbell, Chairman; L. White, off in Bucksport, Maine. Vessel eye'' Cronin thanks the crew of the SS Corsair for their Christmas the Cavalier and Clipper. Motion Secretary. AU delegates reports has been shuttling from port to contributions to the brothers hospitalized in the New Orleans by Danny Byrnes that a cold accepted. Motion by J. Flynn, port, and -Patrolman found it supper be served on Monday Marine hospital. seconded by J. Higgins, that hard to locate. Under Good night in New Orleans. Good steps be taken to insure coopera­ and Welfare there was a 5> S. i. and Welfare: Suggestion that The weekly LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes ship's delegate check up on post­ tion among members of the en­ thorough discussion of the A&G of the following brothers: William McBride of Missouri, age, rates for mail home. Sug­ gine department doing sanitary District registration rules. One Clarence Hemby of Florida. Jack Lewis of Missouri, Grin gestion that there be more quiet work. Amended by S. Furtado minute of silence for our de­ Gavin of Michigan, William Howell of Alabama, Antone at night in the alleyways. One that any member failing to per­ parted Brothers. Lamego of Massachusetts, James Tutwiler of North Carolina, minute of silence for Brothers form his sanitary duties be re­ Roy Belz of California, Patrick Coponiti of West Virginia, Low­ lost at sea. Sixty-eight members ferred to payoff Patrolman. Car­ ried by majority. Motion by ell Swan of Delaware, Crowder Story of Virginia, Edmimd Mul- present at the meeting. Furtado, seconded by Isaacs, that ford of New Jersey. Nicholas Korsak of New Jersey. crew's laundi'y, deck head and t 4. t those quarters not painted this trip be painted before sign-on on Lost and Found Dept.: Looking for shipmates, fellas? Well, next trip.. It was agreed by •Brother George Vago. is now a private, turning to daily with 4 4 4 majority of engine department the Eighth Engineers in Japan... Brother Chester Ritter is work­ ROBIN TUXFORD, Nov. 14— that Wiper be fined $10 for vio­ ing for the St. Joseph Lead Company of Flat River, Missouri. 4 4 4 W' T. Mackin, Chairman; J. J. He says that if any shipmates are passing through this town STEEL VENDOR, Oct. 31— lation of four-point resolution ^luitt. Secretary. Delegates re­ they're welcome to see how lead is mined... Brother Frederick Tom Cochan, Chairman; Grover outlining sanitary duties of de­ ported that things were pretty Walker mentions he's, anchoring down for a few months in White, Secretary. Delegates re­ partment members. One minute ported minor beefs in their de­ of silence for those Brothers lost smooth in their respective depart­ Kitchener, Canada. Happy New Year, Brother Walker. ments. Ship is to be fumigated. partments. New Business; Motion at sea. * 4 4 A vote of thanks is to go to the carried to make up draw list and Brother Ed Larkin, the electrician, now working down in ask the Captain tr< wire in for ALCOA PURITAN, Nov. 14— Savoy Hotel in Lourenco Mar­ Las Piedras, Venezuela, writes that night life is very touchy money. Motion carried that three O. Stevens, Chairman; C. L. ques for supplying the ship with since fheir last revolution. Brother Larkin says that when­ men subject to charges be turned Stringfellow, Secretary. Motions the latest LOGs. Shipping rules ever he has the time he goes aboard an SIU ship and steers over to Patrolman. Motion car­ carried to accept previous min­ were discussed for the benefit them towards the movies, bars, etc. ashore with his station ried to write up list of work utes and delegates' reports. Other of tripcarders. All book mem­ wagon, since there is no transportation available. We presume done by coolies in Calcutta and motions carried: That each de­ bers were urged to vote in Union Ed means taxis, etc. Brother Larkin also mentions a good have bookmen sign it. Purpose partment delegate contact the elections upon arrival in port. thing—the fact that the USS down there brings the SIU crews is to see what can be done about head of each department for Crew discussed usual disputes; our LOGs and other books. Well, we wish Ed a happy New it. Good and Welfare: Discussion overtime purposes; that Patrol­ everything seems to be okay. : Year and "mucho" appreciation for volunteering to help SIU on equalization of work done man see Captain about playing Slopchest was also subject of disn j?: crews ashore in Las Piedras. by men in the deck department. of ship's radio; that engine and 1 cussion. VWasKiM^im wwsfc be -bald in »o Ife-- THE SEAFARERS �FridaE7« December 31, 1(M8 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven CS Record Dooms CTMA's Rosy Promises time rate remained at $1 per men live the rugged life of for the most part engaged in the SIU charge of corhpany tankermen and the SIU freight- coastwise or nearby foreign op­ unionism, a fact which will make hour. In September 1948, four ship and tanker seamen take erations, runs which usually take every seaman in the Cities Serv­ about two weeks. ice fleet regard that organifhtion months ago, SIU tanker wages home the extra money. Normally, in the shipping in­ as a horrible joke. rose to $225.50 for ABs, $295 for BUM CHOW dustry, tankers and coastwise The lawyer and company in­ Bosuns, $243.50 for Deck Mainte­ freighters are the best feeding spired CTMA campaign of mudnance, $267 for Chief Cooks, $190 Is more proof of the com­ ships, inasmuch as the ships are slinging and truth-distortion has for Messmen, $225.50 for FWT pany's intent to do nothing SIU SCALES LEAD always near fresh supplies. Yet, been aimed at smearing the name and Oilers, $196 for OS, and $220 needed? Hardly, but messroom In July 1947, SIU- tanker ABs for Wipers. conversation will be sparked by among other things, CS tankers of the SIU. CTMA, however, has were getting $205, Pumpmen get milk only on the,northern offered nothing concrete to bol­ the following: BIG DEAL $285, Chief Cooks $245; as com ster its claim to legitimate end. Why are so many seamen in pared with $200.50 for Cities Did Cities Service increase its unionism. Look at the continuous red Service ABs, $261.50 for Pump wages? They increased the over­ Cities Service complaining about leading and chiseling on legiti­ The SIU, on the contrary, the quality of the food being men and $239.50 for Chief Cooks, time rate for the few overtime mate overtime: needs only to stand on its record. served? The stopping of overtime at 12 The true facts the character of Cities Service paid $1 per hour hours they hand out to the men. Why are petitions often cir noon on Saturday in port, when CTMA are reaching the men of to all unlicensed ratings for over As far as any wage increase— culated, with no results, con the ship actually sails in the the Cities Service fleet, in spite time work, as compared to the NO. Cities Service men are to demning the ability of certain middle of the afternoon. of the attempt by the company SIU scale of $1.10 for ratings this day getting the old scaleCooks and Stewards who hold The cutting of actuaT overtime and CTMA to supress and distort making less than $210 base pay inferior to th^ wages of any monthly, and $1.40 for those other groups of American sea­ their jobs through influence with worked as much as an hour in the truth. Guard's at the company gates making over $210 base pay men. No giveaways from the ship and shoreside officials, or in the report. The absence of over­ condemnation of the quality or time for work after 5 PM and and stool pigeons aboard ship monthly. company here. Men sailing quantity of the food? before 8 AM in any port, for­ will not prevent the truth from The company's policy hasn' Cities Service tankers should Why are Cities Service men eign or American, while loading reaching the men of the Cities changed recently. In a wage compare the different rates and dissatisfied with the food on their Service fleet. and unloading. boost won before April of this see how well the company con­ (Future articles in the SEA­ year, SIU ABs were paid $220, trolling CTMA would treat them ships? After all, these shipg are Fact after fact can be reported. The conclusion will always be FARERS LOG will continue the Bosuns $270r Deck Maintenance under CTMA. the same—CS men are being expose of CTMA.) $235, Pumpmen $290, Chief Cooks Is Cities Service company go­ milked of money legitimately $265, Messmen $185, FWT and ng to give its seamen the break theirs. The routine will con­ Oilers $220. Overtime rate on Jiey deserve by increasing their The SIU Negotiating Comtinue, with or without CTMA. SIU tankers was raised to $1.15 pay with retroactivity? Insofar as being a legitimate Biittee announced this week and $1.45. If the company does so, will it union working solely for the ED SANDERS thai the remainder of the Cities Service then raised its be because CS men are now oenefit of its members. CTMA's 'Write to Donald Miller, care of wages to $214.50 for ABs, $256.50 practically the lowest paid Amer­ contracted freight ship ope­ activities point to the contrary. Donnie's Luncheonette, 827 North for Bosims, $214.50 for Deck ican tankermen, or to counteract rators have agreed to the Instead of making clear to the Eighth Street, Reading, Pa. Maintenance, $280 for Pumpmen, the tremendous influence the $3.50 a month across-themen of the ships it exact char­ $250.50 for Chief Cooks, and SIU has among the men of the boitfd pay increase and over­ 4 4 4 acter, program, finances and of­ $179.50 for Messmen. The over- Cities Service fleet? time boosts for all ratings, ROBERT A. SLATHAM ficers, its whole make-up is one retroactive to Dec- 15, won Papers left on the Irving S. The tradition that tanker of damning question marks. from a majority of the com­ Cobb are being held for you in wages are always higher than CTMA has failed to explain to panies two weeks ago. the 4th Floor Baggage Room, those aboard freighters doesn't Arrangements have been the crews aboard the ships points New York Hall, 51 Beaver Street, lold in the Cities Service fleet. completed for negotiations which a legitimate trade Union, New York. SIU, A&G District For months SIU freighter com­ with contracted tanker com­ such as the SIU, makes known 4 4 4 panies have paid higher wages panies, upon whom demands to all. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. JACOB R. ROHRBACKER ban those paid to CS men. The CTMA has not explained who William Rentz, Acent Mulberry 4540 for similar wage increases set up the $2 in dues and the Contact your mother, 440 "Ham­ BOSTON 276 State St. extra hardships tankermen en­ will be made. ilton Street, Gretna, La. E. B. Tilley, Agent Richmond 2*0140 dure are not compensated for by proposed wage scale. Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 Cities Service. The Cities Service 4 4 4 CTMA has failed to disprove GALVESTON 90SH—23rd St JERRAL T. SHELTON Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Get in touch with Earl Frank­ MOBILE 1 Sonth Lawrence St, lin, 1435 Polymnia Street, New Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Orleans. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 4 4 4" NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. B. JENSEN ^' Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2764 the SS Virginian (being towed paid on December 11 in Balti­ SS MADAKET NOIU^OLK 127-129 Bank St. Your gear is in the New 'Or­ Anyone knowing of the where­ to Brunswick, Georgia) broke more: Z. Bronislow, 'W. BrightBen Rees, Agent Phoae 4-10S3 leans Hall. abouts of Edward J. Bovick's away from the Great Issac. well, J. J. Tucker; R. Michael. PHILADELPHIA.. .614.16 No. 13th St. 4 4 4 M/V Farallon Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 gear, lost on this ship, Novem­ 4 4 4 LARS CARLSSON SAN FRANCISCO ... 85 Third St. ber 15, or of any debts which 'When the SS W. C. Latta was CHARLES NETTLETON, GUer Steve CarduUo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 he has outstanding, please get salvaged and towed to Hampton A wallet containing photos, Contact Benjamin B. Sterling, SAN JUAN, PJL 252 Ponce de Leon in touch with him at 59 Clay Roads after the Latta ran out of driver's license and other papers, 42 Broadway, New York. Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 Street, San Francisco. fuel. 4 4 4 bearing the name Charles NettleSAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 M/V Farallon CURTIS E. NELSON ton, was found aboard the Fair» TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin SL FORREST B. O'NEIL At the time of the salvaging land after the payoff in Phila­ RICHARD SCHWARTZ R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 Discharges belonging to you, You are asked to contact Ben­ of the Panamanian flag ship SS delphia on Nov. 12. The wallet WILMINGTON, Calif.., 227H Avalon Boulevard found on the SS John LaFarge, Ionian' Leader, March 15, 1947. is being held in the baggage jamin B. Sterling, 42 BroadWay, HEADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. lave been turned over to the The Ionian Leader was towed room of the New York Hall and New York. This pertains to the ^ HAnover 2-2784 Coast Guard, 42 Broadway, New into Norfolk. may be obtained "upon proper accident suffered by Rudolph York. Michaler, to which you were SECRETARY-TREASURER M/V Great Isaac identification. Paul HaU witness. • ' From March 18 to April 2, 4 4 4 DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Anyone knowing the where­ 1947, when the SS John Dickin­ Men due money from Amer­ 4 •4 4 Undsey WilUama abouts of George M. Schemm's son was being salvaged. ican-Eastern are asked to write MERVIN W. SHIPLEY ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS gear, left aboard the Monarch M/V Point Vinoenle to the company at 50 Trinity Commimicate with Jesse L. Robert hiatthews J. P. Shuler Of The Seas in August, is re­ 'When leaving Ponte, Delgada Place, New York for the money Green, c/o Samuel Segal, 11 Joseph Volplan quested to write him at Fed- Azores, May 14, 1947, salvaging due. No money will be paid to Broadway, New York. eralsburg, Maryland. the SS Kern HiUs. men who call at the company's 4 4 4 SUP M/V Trinidad Head office. ^ i 4. HOWARD 1. MUMME HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. M/'V Moose Peak 'When she took over the tow Your wife asks that you get 4 4 4 Phone 5-8777 All former crewmembers who from the M/V Point Vincente M. FARR in touch with her at once. PORTLAND ......Til W. Bumside St. Beacon 4336 were on the M/'V Moose Peak on on July 9, 1947, and towed the "Will you please call at Patrol­ 4 4 4 iUCHMOND, Calif. ....257 5th St. Dec. 9, 1946, when she salved SS Kem Hills into New York men's counter, 6th fioor, SIU WILLIAM R. PHILIP Phone 2899 and towed the SS Spetsae, a on July 14, 1947. Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New York There is no mail for you in the BAN FRANCISCO .59 aa^ St. Greek flag Liberty in distress 550 M/V Trinidad Head City, in regard to Receipt No. New York Hall at present. Douclas 2-8363 Salvaging the SS Sinclair 56827 issued to you for dues pay­ SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. miles off Bermuda, please get in 4 4 4 Main 0290 touch with Abe Rapaport, in Opaline, which ran aground at ment made in San Francisco Dec. RICHARD FORD, 26180 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. the offices of Ben Sterling, Room the mouth of Cape Fear River, 18. Get in touch with bookkeeper, Terminal 4-3131 1711, 42 Broadway, New York January 8, 1948. 6th floor, 51 Beaver St., at orice. 4 4 4 City. J. COLGAN Important. % X % Canadian District 4. 4 4. The holder of receipt number 'Will you please call at Patrol­ 4 4 4 MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Crewmembers who were on C73953, issued by C. J. Stephens men's counter, 6th floor, MAIK VOCOLAS or ETTJ Plateau 6700—Marquette 5009 board the following M/V ocean .in New Orleans on December 18, Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New MIKES VOUKOULAS PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. You are asked to get in touch Phone North 1229 tugs during the time they sal­ is requested to get in touch with York City, regarding Receipt No. PORT COLBORNE. 103 Durham St. vaged the vessels listed below, the 6th Floor, SIU Headquarters, 56873 issued to you for dues pay­ with the Greek Consul in New Phonei 5591 are urged to get in touch with 51 Beaver Street, New York, for ment made in San Francisco York. An important letter is be­ TORONTO lllA Jarvie Street Abe Rapaport at the offices of dues credit. ing held for you. Dec. 18. Elgin 5719 VICTORIA. B.C. 602 Boughton St. Benjamin B. Sterling, 42 Broad­ 4* 4 4* 4 4 4 4 4 4 Empire 4531 way, Room 1711, New York 4, The following men are asked RAY A. WITTMAN Men who were aboard the An­ VANCOUVER ...568 Hamilton St. New York. to contact SIU Headquarters, 6th gelina on August 28, 1948, are Communicate with your father Pacific 7824 M/V Great Isaac Floor, 51^ Beaver Street, New asked to contact Benjamin Sterl- or the Vancouver SIU Hall im­ On. February 3, 1947, when York. This pertains to monies ng, 42 Broadway, New York. mediately. (Continued from Page 1) never gone to the extreme of raising its wages to equal those of Union ships. A marked wage differential has always existed between CS and SIU ships, Wages Okayeii Personals SIU HflLlS NOTICE -I �/•. Page Twelve TH E S E Ar ARE R S LOG The SIU wishes to thank the following unions who have joined the fight to keep ,EGA from scuttling the American merchant marine: •/ IS? 3 ^fUdayv DaeanlMr 31, 1948 Local 17, Local 10, Bakery and Confeclionary Workers Inlernational Union Tampa LocaL Inlernational Brotherhood of Boiler Makers, Iron Ship Builders and Helpers Local 325, Local 312, Local 32J, Building Service Employes' International Union San Juan Central Labor Union Local 546, Local 30L Local''1656, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners , Tampa Local, Cigar Makers International Union Retail Clerks International Association Local B-41, Tampa Local, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Philadelphia Central Labor Union ~ International Ladies Garment Workers Union Dress Joint Board, Local 62, Local 142, ILGWU Local 8, United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International Union 'ffew York Joint Executive Board, Local 60, Local 16. Local 302, Local 15, Local 302, Local 301, Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union International Jewelry Workers Union International Longshoremen's Assodation Local 1476, Local 340, ILA National Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots Local 153, Local 205, Local 141, Local 46, Office Employes International Union District Council 9, Local 201, Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers Local 10, Jouxneytnen Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmetologists International Union Local 200, United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry * Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Local 58, International Printing Pressmen's and Assistants' Union Radio Officers Union Savannah Trades and Labor Assembly Local 253. Local 702, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes and Moving Picture Machine Operators Local 380, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Workers Local 79, Local 814, Local 804, Local 202, District Council; 16, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Ware­ housemen and Helpers District Lodge 1, International Association of Machinists Empire Typographical Conference, International Typographers Union Local 471, New York Newsboys Union New York Organizing Committee, National Federation of Insurance Agents New Orleans Central Trades and Labor Council Trade Union Council of Liberal Party United Hebrew Trades Association of Catholic Trade Unionists Local 21625, Display Fixture Workers Union ' Union of CARE Employees Newspaper Guild of New York Region 9, Region 9A, United Automobile, Aircraft, J^gricultural Implement Workers Local 397, International Association Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Mobile Central Trades Council Local 38, Metal Polishers, Buffers, Platers & Helpers Association Local 318, Local 4, International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper >lill Workers Local 802, American Federation of Musicians Galveston Labor Council Division 1342, Local 282, Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes Central Trades and Labor Coimcil of New York Baltimore Federation of Labor >. Norfolk- Central Labor Union ^ ^^ Tampa Central Trades and Labor Assembly . - ;v Baltimore Maritime Trades Council ^ Central Union Label Council of Greater New York Local 94, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 143, International Chemical Workers Union San Francisco Labor Council Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers Eastern Joint Board, Iidemational Handbag, Luggage, Belt and Novelty Workers Union Local 95, International Hod Carriers, Building and Common Laborers Union Local 616, Permanent Firemen's Association New York State Council, Sheet Metal Workers International Association Boston Central Labor Union New York State Legislative Board, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen Wholesale Licensed Alcoholic Beverage Salesmen � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 31, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No.53 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES LABOR SUPPORT OF SIU MOUNTS AS SHOWDOWN LOOMS ON ECA LITTLE GOOD IN CS-CTMA COMBINATION FIGHT TO SAVE US SHIPPINH NEARS CLIMAX SAVNNAH SEES RISE IN SHIPPINH WIYH NEDW YEAR NEW YORK SAILS ALONG AT FAIR SHIPPING CLIP POST-HOLIDAY PROSPECTS BRIGHT FOR PHILLY WEST COAST JOB BOOM CONTINUES SHIPPING GOOD IN NEW ORLANS, IS EXPECTED TO STAY THAT WAY CS RECORD DOOMS CTMA'S ROSY PROMISES Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/31/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log