http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/cbcf74779e855ad9ca88f2691523096b.PDF acbebe5792da52a0bdabd663ed50f20d PDF Text Text SlU Canadian District Fulfiiiing Contracts With New Operators I, , Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. XI NEW YORK. N. Y., TUESDAY, MAY 10. 1949 No. 17 By the end of last week, the SIU, Canadian District, had manned more than half the 100-odd ships of Canada^s east coast merchant fleet, and was fulfilling to the letter the contract it signed with the Canadian shipowners federation late in March. Meanwhile, close to 1,500 former members of the communist-led Canadian Seamen's Union had left their communist leaders and joined the SIU, confident that from now on they would get real trade representation and protection unmixed with Canadian Situation To all communists and fellow-travelers: The SIU Canadian District signed a contract covering the deep sea ships operating from ports in Eeastern Can­ ada. The SIU Canadian Dis­ trict is sailing those ships. Moreover, the SIU Canadian District will continue to sail . those ships, despite the phony efforts of the communist leaders of the Canadian Sea­ men's Union to stop the SIU through their so-called strike —which was not called until after the SIU signed the contract. The lies and distor­ tions of the reds will not turn the pro-SIU tide. The SIU is in Canada to stay. To all A&G crews: The SIU. Atlantic & Gulf District, has gone on record to support the Canadian Dis­ trict. The members of the A&G District will continue to support their Canadian Brothers as long as that sup­ port is needed. Contact every Canadian ship you meet. If you find an SIU crew aboard, tell them you are behind them 100 percent. If you find a CSU crew, bring them around to the SIU viewpoint. OS Finds 19 'Objections' To SiU Cortification NEW YORK—The Cities Serv­ charges that "alleged personnel ice Company is making a des­ did not receive sufficient ad­ perate, elevrath-hour attempt to vance, notice of the elections, that halt certification of the SIU At­ "no valid list of employees lantic and Gulf District as collec­ eligible to vote was utilized" by tive bargaining agent for the un­ the Board, that ,the company licensed personnel of its tanker was not given a "reasonable op­ portunity to attend and challenge fleet. ineligible voters," that "voting . After the National Labor Rela­ was conducted in inappropriate tions Board announced, on April place," and that "aliens were al­ 15, that the SIU had received 89 lowed to cast ballots." percent of the votes in the elec­ tion conducted aboard nine of TECHNICALITIES the company's vessels, company The company's objection to the attorneys filed a voluminous polling of aliens was made des­ document listing 19 objections pite the fact that Cities Service "to the conduct of the election hires men without respect to and to conduct affecting the re­ their origin. sults of the election." Under NLRB procedure, the OLD STUFF company had a period of five Virtually all of the objections days after announcement of elec­ allege that the conduct of the tion results to file objections. It election by the NLRB was "oth­ came through, as expected on the erwise arbitrary, capricious, fifth day. illegal and void." The Company has never failed The company's arguments to take advantage of any tech­ against the election are pretty nicality in an effort to forestall much the same as those fre­ he day when it personnel could quently, but futilely, presented freely exercise their choice of a by its attorneys when they bargaining agent. sought to block the balloting. Even after every attempt to Specifically, the petition prevent the election from taking place ended in defeat, the com­ pany continued to employ stall­ ing and obstructive tactics. When the NLRB announced that the election would begin, the company refused to cooper­ ate at every turn. In fact, it ac­ tively sought to snarl the pro- Stay Aboard Ship All pro-Union men aboard Cities Service Oil Company ships are urged to remain on their vessels until they win the protection of an SIU contract. The company is making every effort to re­ place men with known prounion leanings. The over­ whelming NLRB election vic­ tory brings nearer the day when Cities Service seamen can throw off the yoke of company domination. Stay on the ships until the fight is won. cedure by refusing to allow the men to ballot aboard the ships. NLRB officials were forced to conduct the poll at dockside points away from company prop­ erty. communist party politics. As a consequence, the CSU's phony, five-week old "strike" against the SlU-contracted ships was rapidly petering out, and the CSU itself was a dying or­ ganization. However, the CSU's' commun­ ist hatchetmen, desperately try­ ing to keep some kind of hold in Canada's eastern ports, not­ ably strategic Halifax, continued their campaign of vilification and terrorism against the SIU.' COMMIES RAVE The communist press, including the Canadian Tribune in Mon­ treal, the Daily Worker in New York and the Daily Worker in London,raved wildly in support of the CSU's phony attempt to oust the SIU and regain the ships it lost through communist maneuvering. But the commie campaign, based on lies and distortion, was proving fruitless. The International Transportworkers Federation, to whose leaders the CSU's communist of­ ficials had directed a plea for help, flatly refused to give any support. The ITF's decision was made at ITF headquarters in London, and released in Ottawa by J. E. McGuire, Secretary-Treasurer of the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Employees and a mem­ ber of the ITF's executive Coun­ cil. MISREPRESENTED The phony strike called by the CSU's leaders was put over on thfi CSU rank-and-file without a secret strike vote, and the al­ leged issues were thoroughly misrepresented. The strike was not called until after the SIU signed its agreement. The CSU, which had a con­ tract for the ships last year, be­ gan negotiating for a new agree­ ment in October. When the union and the com­ panies failed to agree, the dis­ pute was handed to a three-man Board of Conciliation, one of whose members was the handpicked representative of the CSU officials. INVESTIGATION Ships whose crews balloted in the election are the Archers Hope, Bents Fort, Bradford Is­ land, Fort Hoskins, Lone Jack, Royal Oak, Salem Maritime and Winter Hill. PHONY ISSUES The regional office of the When this Board unanimously NLRB is investigating the objec­ agreed to a contract, it was ex­ tions submitted by the company. pected that the CSU would ac­ Upon completion of the study, cept it, and the CSU rank and the board will forward a report, file have given ample proof along with the company objec­ since that they would have ac­ tions, to the national office of the cepted it had they known the NLRB in Washington for review truth about it. and a final ruling. However, their communist of­ If the objections ai-e over­ ficials rejected it, claiming false­ ruled, the NLRB will issue the ly that the agreement called for order duly certifying the SIU a 25 percent wage cut and loss of as collective bargaining agent for the Hiring Hall. the Cities Service fleet of This rejection of the Concilia­ tankers. tion Board proposals had the The Union already holds one effect of eliminating the CSU, certification by virtue of its over­ which never had been certified whelming victory "last year on on the ships, from the field—unthq company's first six ships. (CoHthmed on Page 3) �jfege Two T:H E SEAFARERS LOG Tuesday, May 10, 1949 SEAFAMERS Published Three Times a Month by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONA^. UNION OF NORTH AMERICA . Atlantic and Gulf District ! • * Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At n 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 Keen Competition The cut-rate shipping business must be looking up. Panama and Honduras have acquired a, partner, in- tl^e seamy racket of registering ships under their flags so that greedy owners can avoid taxes, engineering standards and union crews. The partner is San Marino^. Sure, there's such a country. It's up a mountain and is surrounded on all sides by Italy. It has 3 8 square miles in which the 14,000 inhabitants jump up and down on grapes and milk cows. The only water flows down the luountain in a couple of trout streams. The midget state is listed as a republic and a communist government was recently voted into power. Apparently, the 14,000 San Marensians are tired of the simple, mountain life, They want to branch out. They want a merchant marine. They want it so badly that they don't cape, how they get it. They want it fast—perhaps, to. get ahead of Liberia, Pakistan or Lower Slobdovia in the-race for a fast buck. So far there has been no rush to San Marino's bargain counter. If one starts, the International Transport workers F.ederation may make the San Marensians prefer the mountain- to the sea. There's Still Time ARTHUR AVANTIS T. LEE For three days last week, labor-backed forces in the JAMES LAFFIN House of Representatives fought a running. battle against L. KAY a numerically superior coalition of anti-labor Democrats ft ft ft BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. and Republicans in an effort to knock the. Taft-Hartley G. BEKKEN ' ' layr off the books. Shortly after the legislative fight got R. SOUZA under way, it appeared that the reactionary elements had C. HANDERSON the situation well in hand. But when the smoke cleared, R. SIGLER things stood exactly as they were before the. fight began. M. M. COTLER F. KORVATIN ; W. SATTERFIELD * ' [i Hartley law and substituted a modified Wagnen Act. The»e;a^B ib^ UnioyvBrotbers currently in the me,tinevhp«>itals. H. MILLIRON L. -McMILLIAN-. i organized labor was backing this measure- Bjut thiCi rajft^ «<s. .reporJe4 by-the Port lAgente. ThM^ Bnotbees iind.rtime-h^ngingi P. DOUGHERTYv of'anti-labor Congressmen who escaped the House-cleaning heavily oiv Iheia--hands.. Do whBt.;yow.can;, to chees.:them-:^up by G. CARROLL 1 in the, elections of last fall came up with the Wood bil!, writing them. W. CONNORS J. J. O'NEILL ~ : a monstrosity which the AFL had denounced as. "evciv V. DACO NEPONSBT: HOSPITAL worse than the Taft-Hartley law." ft. ft ft,^ ; C. P. ALVARES R. A. BLAKE U. S,. NAVY HOSPITAL M. J. LUCAS While the battle raged over the Wood Bill, a com­ L. BALLESTERO LONG BEAPIL. CALXF. H. F. BEEKER promise in the form of the Sims bill was offered, and J. S. CAMPBELL V. E; GROVES J. O. ROLING ' V. W. CHESNER. defeated. Q. O. MILLAN WM. L. PARKSOn Tuesday, the House voted on the Wood bill and J. T. EDWARDS F, CHRISTNER W. H. MILLISON I. H. FRENCH adi>Pited-it by; a vote of -217 to 203. Things - looked bad, E. FERRER A. J. JANELLO MOBILE MARINE HOSPITAL but the labor minded members of the House didn't give V. JIMINEZ A._J. HOWARD N. VRYDENBERGER J, C. STEELE ft ft ft up. The following day—after all-night maneuvers by both J. T. KEMPT NEW ORLEANS HOSP; J. B. BERRIER sides to swing votes—the House moved to recommit the K. G. LUNDBERG J. BUCKELEW C. L. MOATS PETE SADAWSm. Wood bill. When the tally was announced the anti-labor E, JARRETT ;• WM. R. GARDNER W. SEARS forces were stunned. ft ft ft., , E. MASSEY H. SELBY The results showed the Wood bill had been defeapedj J. SILLAK J. DENNIS MOBILE HOSPITAL . 212 to 209, thanks to a last-minute switch by 10 Q. TULLROTZ J..B(.BBBBIBR LANDRY L. TORRES' Democrats. Er G. HIGGASONELLARD T; WA-DSWORTH J. P. BUCKELEM But from the shape of things it appeared that anti- G. WOODS N. R. CARMAZZI TOMMIE WILKINS labor people in the'House still had enough votes to beat F. ZESIGER. WM. N. PRICE ERNEST JAR'^TT I off the Lesinski bill; Representative Lesinski said he felt JPHN DAVIS 4. 4, ft ft ft- ft .' that any new; measure would have to be along the lines STATEN ISLAND • HOSPITAL J. Fv MENDOZA, SAVANNAH HOSPITAL I MeAVOY of the Sims bill, which is a strongly modified Thomas-.- J. TURNER C. BUTLER KENNY C. W. GOODWIN: Lesinski bill. G. LASS EUGENE SAUNDERS, J. A. MARCOUX W. STEWART Hope for repeal of Taft-Hartley still exists, how­ T. M, BROWN w. MCDONALD , L. G COLE ever. The Senate is expected to consider the Thornas- . D. HERON GEO,.W. MEANEY WYGHE 1 S. C, ORTEGA Lesinski bill very soon. A battle is likely there too. And M. LACO JR. ft ft ft , < CHAS. BROWH since- many of the legislators are, probably on the fence, R. A. BARRETTGALVESTON HOSPITAL C. LOCIGNO MEEHANnow is "the right time for Seafarers to write to their W. J. D. JACKSON ' W. J. MAHONEY C. ELLZEY • Senators and tell them to repeal Taft-Hartley and enact M. J. OLSON L. R. WILLIAMSON j J. DICKINSON the Thomas-Lesinski bill. J. HAVERTY'. D. P. GELINAS V. LAWERENCE ^en Nom ln ne Matme^ Uospitak Ill i1 �Tuesday, May 10, 1049 T BE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three CSU Seamen Show Preference For SlU P" {Continued from Page 1) * IN NEW HALIFAX HALL less it could hold on by main Strength. At this point, the SIU, whose representatives had many friends among the CSU rank and file, signed the agreement and de­ clared itself ready and able to man the ships. The communist leadership of the CSU called their alleged Strike, only to discover that their members were joining the SIU With an eye on Panamanian uated on the slopes of Mount in droves and sailing the ships and Honduran profits, the little Titano, near Rimini, in Italy. under SIU contract. San Marino's bid for some of republic of San Marino is open­ Events of the past month have ing up another escape hatch for the spurious ship transfers is ship operators seeking to evade contained in a circular recently shown that the CSU rank and taxes, currency regulations, in­ issued by Otto Danielson of 5, file had long been anxious to spection services and wages in Ny Todbodgade, Copenhagen, get out from under their com­ force in legitimate maritime na­ who bears the euphemistic title munist officials. In fact, com­ of "General Commissioner in tions. munist goon squads had to pull some of the men off the ships The latest addition to the bar­ Maritime Questions for the State to give the strike a semblance gain counter "maritime" nations of San Marino." He "offers to" arrange the of reality. anxious to make a fast buck transfer—from any flag—of , ves­ FALSE ISSUES doesn't have a seaport anywhere sels of any size, any type and in its 38 square miles of terri­ On other ships, communist agi­ any age to San Marino registry. tory. tators, by inventing false issues, The advantages offered, says the managed to whip up enthusiasm Halifax Port Agent Roy La Pierre (left) tmd Dave Joyce, The tiny nation, whose 14,000 circular, are these: enough to get the men to strike. Secretary-Treasurer of the SIU Canadian District, celebrate inhabitants recently elected a 1. No changes necessary in the They even induced men to opening of new Hall in Halifax on April 25 with smiles and Communist Government, is sit- present management, crews, or strike in foreign ports by telling a handshake. officers. •> •, them that they' faced pay cuts of 2. No restrictions. 40 dollars a month, which was 3. No state taxes. a lie. "Commissioner" Danielson says SIU Canadian District spokes­ that the cost of transferring a man denounced the actions in ship of 3,425 tons to the San foreign ports as deliberate irre­ Marino register is about $2,662.50. sponsibility on the part of the He breaks it down this way: CSU leaders. $100 for establishment of the Many of the ships illegally company; another, $100 .for juri­ tied up abroad have already been dical assistance; $l,'7i2.50 for a manned by SIU Canadian crews, registration fee, .based'- on 50 and the SIU Canadian District cents a ton; $400 for." registration has announced repeatedly that of bill of sale,- ahd ;'.$350 for it stands ready to many any registration of the company. Contracted ship no matter where The ship, doesn't even have to it lies. have a bottom' to fly the flag of Meanwhile, the crews who San Marino. Struck overseas are already real­ Business men who are inter­ izing that they placed themselves ested should get out their moun­ in serious legal difficulties by tain boots and start climbing their actions. The fines and the Mount Titano. When you get jail sentences both in Canada to the top, just holler for the end abroad have been piling up. Shipping Commissar! In a series of nightly broad­ How far San Marino will get casts over radio station CJCH in its attempt to muscle in on in Halifax, spokesmen for the the lucrative racket, of Panama Slli Canadian District pointed and Honduras is as yet uncerBiBlliiiiiPi out that the communist leaders tain. • Of the CSU must have been However, the International Communisl leaders of the Canadian Seamen's Union said the SlU Canadian District couldn't more interested in disrupting Transportworkers Federation open a Hall in Halifax. However, the Hall opened on schedule and more than 200 Halifax and destroying the merchant ma­ seamen, many of them ex-members of the CSU, applied for SIU membership and registered for may have something to say rine than in advancing the wel­ about all three chiselers. jobs in the first two weeks. ' . fare of Canadian seamen. SCHEME EXPOSED their 1948 contract, backing down The communists literally had after threatening to strike. ho strategy to win, as their mem­ Settling on the West Coast bers discovered after they had basis would mean acceptance of Mr. Shea served there during made to understand that there Raymond A. Shea, United been hoodwinked into striking. the Conciliation Board's propos­ the war and postwar years when were such things as mitigating States Shipping Commissioner The SIU spokesmen stressed als, against which the members more American flag merchant circumstances. for the Port of New York, whose the fact that, the CSU commun­ of the CSU have thought they Among those representatives deep understanding of seamen's ships sailed in and out of port ist leaders had neglected to line were striking. problems won him wide-spread than at any time in the nation's of seamen who came in contact up the kind of backing that sea­ In other words, five weeks on respect, died May 3 of a heart history. with Mr. Shea, it was generally men should have for a success­ strike was just a joke the CSU agreed that he had soundly in­ ailment at the home of his sis­ HAD HUMAN TOUCH ful action on the waterfront. leaders were pulling. This didn't ter, Mrs. H. M. Tovar, in Brook­ fluenced the thinking of many They did not line up the long­ sit very well with the CSU lyn. He was 54 years old. During Mr. Shea's tenure as hard-headed Skippers in their shoremen, the teamsters, the rank and file when it was re­ Commissioner, a new concept treatment of the men who sailedA veteran of "World War I, railway workers or the ships' vealed the other day. of the human aspects of the mer­ under them. ) Shea began his career in the Officers. Moreover, they triad to chant marine developed. REAL GOAL ANTAGONISMS FADED Shipping Commission in 1921 as Strike with no money in their In sharp cSntrast to his preIt was obvious to SIU observ­ a clerk in the New Orleans of­ Because of the many wise de­ treasury. decessoi', who was a stern dis­ cisions made by Mr. Shea, there They had constantly milked ers that the communists real fice. ciplinarian of the old school, Mr. their members through special aim was impairment of the Mar­ He was transferred to the Shea recognized that many of resulted a sharp reduction in the iBSsessments and "donations which shall Plan and the Atlantic Pact, New York bffice ih 1922 ahd, the old statutes severely penaliz­ antagonisms between the bridge disappeared in thin air. And af­ and the creation of an unemploy­ after serving as deputy and ing seamen for minor offenses and the foc'sle. "When it became known on the ter they started their present ment situation which would be chief deputy, was appointed wei-e obsolete. phony beef, they proved them­ fertile ground for the sowing of Commissioner for the port in As a result, loggings became New York waterfront that Mr. 1944. selves ready to sell their mem^ communist propaganda. fewer. Men who missed ships Shea had died, all sections of the The appearance of the SIU bership out on a moment's no­ were no longer deprived of pay industry paid their respects to Canadian District scotched the tice. for the full voyage, when it was "a fine public servant." •commie scheme. In the fifth week After -claiming that the Con­ evident that their actions were Surviving besides Mrs. Tovar, of their phony "strike," honare a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth ciliation Board's contract propos­ not intentional. communist CSU men, completely "Vam Esslestein; two other sis­ al meant a wage cut and loss of Mr. Shea made it quite clear If you don'l find linen ters, Mrs. Eleanor McKee and fed up with their leaders, were the hiring hall, they suddenly that it was his function to see when you go aboard your Mrs. Catherine McAvinchy, and joining the SIU and lining up in that justice was administered in said, in effect, that they would ship, notify the Hall at once. three brothers, Joseph, William all matters within his jurisdic­ settle on the basis of their West the SIU Hall in Montreal and the A telegram from Le Havre or and Cornelous Shea. new SIU Hall' in Halifax for Singapore won't do you any Coast agreement. tion. Mr. Shea was buried last Sat­ Skippers who - previously had On the West Coast, where they jobs. good. It's your bed and you been prone to invoke maximum urday in his home town of have 19 ships to the SIU Can- And there were jobs on the have to lie in it. . ! penalties for all offenses were Brielle, N. J. iadian District's 31, they renewed board. iSliilB LandlotkedSan Marino Pats Her Bid In For Fast Maritime Buck Seamen Mourn Passing Of Raymond Shea AHENTION! . �THE SEAFARERS Page Four Shipping Is Fair in New York But it's Nothing to Brag About LOG SIU SUPPORTS FOOD WORKERS* DRIVE Tuesday, May 10, 1949 San Juan Awaits Shipping By L. CRADDOCK By JOE ALGINA SAN JUAN—It's been several NEW YORK —We're holding previous trip, not a month later weeks since this port reported our heads above water, and when another petty reason came the happenings down here in the that's about all. Shipping con­ along. The Electrician stayed Islands, so here's an attempt to tinues to hold its own, which aboard the ship. bring the situation up to date. is nothing to brag about in this We handled another beef this port, considering the tempo. week which might be of inter­ We've been busy getting to Anyway, here's the way things est to the membership. When know the many Seafarers who shaped up during the past ten the Steel Apprentice came in sail out of this port, and learn­ days. ing the ropes of contacting the this week we found that, when many ships spread around in the We paid off the Steel Appren­ the vessel had left port three ports of the Island. tice, Steel Admiral and Queens months ago, a FWT had piled off Victory, Isthmian; Colabee, Am­ five days before the ship sailed. In addition, we've been giving erican-Hawaiian; Cornelia, Su­ the Hall a general house celanThe Chief 'Engineer, instead zanne, Beatrice and Jean, Bull; of calling the Hall for another ing. A little sougee action and' Seatrain New, Jersey; Carruth, man put the Engine Cadet in the paint have made a big differ­ Trans-Fuel; John B. Waterman; FWT job and the ship sailed. ence in the appearance of the Gadsden, American Eastern, and place. This week we took the beef Sanford B. Dole, Metro Petro­ to the company and laid it on At the moment shipping is leum. slow, but we expect a pick up the table. The Engineer could The Gadsden is going to lay- have had a FWT if he had called, within a few days. The Inez, up for ten days, and then go the Hall, so the wages of one one of the Bull Line's newly In New Orleans, where the AFL Retail t^lerks and Meat purchased ships, arrived here back into the heavy lift trade to FWT were due. Cutters unions are conducting a joint organizing campaign, this week with a fine Turkey. The Dole is expected crew After a look at the facts the members of the SIU's local branch have been playing a tradi­ to lay up indefinitely. aboard. company admitted that the tional role. Seafarers have been marching side by side with The sign-ons, a pitiful handful, wages were due the man and their AFL brothers in the drive to extend the benefits'- of WAITING numbered but four: James Gillis, union contracts to unorganized workers. In photo above, bearded Smith & Johnson; Steel Admiral We're looking for the day Seafarer Hurley is joined on picketline by International Or­ and Steel Apprentice, Isthmian, when the Puerto Rico, formerly ganizer Crowell of the Meat Cutters union. and the Hastings, Waterman. the Borinquen, puts its nose in Other than this quartet we han­ these waters. She's going to be dled several vessels here ina sweet looking job when the transit, each calling for a man reconversion job is completed. or two. Brother J. N. Smyly, injured in On one of the in-transits, the an accident aboard the Wild DeSoto, an Electrician was fired Ranger, is in the hospital here By EARL SHEPPARD for being four minutes late in and expects to be laid up for six reporting back to the ship. NEW ORLEANS—The drive of of North American, is conducting to eight weeks. All of his friends are urged to drop him . a We thought that was a pretty the American Federation of a successful and vigorous strike line and make his lay-up period petty reason for canning a man Labor's Food Council of New Or­ against the.Capitol Food Stores. more enjoyable. and went down to the ship tp Picketing of this chain con­ Cupid, I understand, has been leans to organize the city's retail square things away. tinues on a daily basis, with Sea- pretty busy in these parts lately. clerks and meat cutters is con- j There we were told the man -farers. marching side by si'de with Two Brothers tied the knot here was fired for being drunk. When with great pains they put up tinuing full scale. their Brother AFL unionists in in recent weeks, much to the we said he looked pretty sober to the money. The Cadet had been This Branch of the SIU is the struggle to wipe out low us, we were told "Oh, we meant paid FWT wages plus overtime, lending every possible means of standard non-union shop condi­ pleasure of all hands. From re­ ports the wedding parties were he was drunk the last trip out." so the company was out an support to the unions involved, tions. Good luck. equal amount of cabbage— in line with our organization's The Seafarers ' is aiding the great successes. WRONG TIME Brothers. roughly a thousand dollars. traditional policy. AFL Food Council because there With that flimsy excuse they The agreement was made that As part of the drive, the AFL are more than 10,000 unorganized tried to boot the man off the the money will be split evenly Food Council, composed of Local retail clerks and butchfers in this ship, but they were set straight. among the entire Engine Depart­ 1608 of the Retail Clerks Inter­ area who badly "need the protec­ If they wanted to can the man ment. That was a voyage with national Association and Local [ tion of union contracts. for being drunk, they should a happy ending—at least for the 407 of the Amalgamated Meat In acknowledgment of the role have done it at the end of the men of the Engine Department. Cutters and Butcher Workmen our members are playing in this By JIMMY SHEEHAN important organizing effort, PHILADELPHIA — Despite a James Suffredge, secretary-treas­ good number of payoffs and inurer of the Food Council, and transit ships, shipping has in­ Patrick Gorman, international sisted on remaining slow in this secretary-treasurer, of the Meat By CAL TANNER displeasure to the Patrolmen, twelve hundred letters. Members port. There were sign-ons, but Cutters Union have sent letters who chewed the dispute with have enlisted their families and MOBILE — The past period's they were few and far between. of appreciation to the SIU. shipping was fair, and the fore­ the Engineers for a couple of friends in the fight, too. The Hall here is taking on a The communication from Gor­ cast is continued fair for the hours and got them to promise , No Congressman wiU be able new look and will be ready for to say he didn't hear from his man commending the SIU for its exhibition soon, the renovation coming week. We had five pay­ to be good boys. However, the crew, not trust­ constituents on this matter. .We "outstanding support" appeared offs and four sign-ons during ing them from their record, re­ sure let them know how we felt in the previous issue of the LOG. process being almost completed. the past week, and expect Wat­ While our job is to see to it Brother Suffredges' letter to that conditions are kept at top erman and Alcoa to send us sev­ fused to sign-on foreign articles, about the Taft-Hartley Act and but agreed to sign coastwise ar­ the Wood bill. the Union said that the New eral ships apiece. ticles, thereby keeping the two Some of the Brothers in the Orleans Branch "has provided leV61 on our contracted ships, we had the opportunity to settle a In addition to these, Waterman officers in check. Mobile Marine Hospital this immeasurable assistance to in­ beef on a Dutch ship this week. is bringing a ship out of the BONEYARD CONGRESS week are A. J. Howard, J. C. sure the ultimate success of this A crowd of Dutch seamen boneyard for operation in the strike." Steele, J. B. Berrier, J. P. Buckecame into the Hall the other Here in the Hall members have Mediterranean. We should have He emphasized the importance day with a beef concerning the something definite on this by the been busy the past week getting lew, E. Jarrett. Also in these parts, riding the of the role of individual Sea­ food aboard, their ships, and we letters and wires off to their first part of next week. The payoffs we handled—all respective Congressmen urging beach, are the following Broth­ farer "in picketing this chain of told them we would do what we of them in good shape—^were thfem to support the Lesinski ers: W. A. Brown, J. Moore, C. stores on a daily basis," and could to fix matters. Bobbins, B. P. McNulty, C. H. added that the Food Council had the Choctaw, Chickasaw, Clai­ Bill. SIU ACTION borne, Waterman; Cavalier, Indicative of *the sweat the Foster, J. Carter, F. Jarocinski, been receiving "a maximum fellows have worked up is the H. Myers, H, Andrews, J. Bus- amount of cooperation" from the Puritan, Alcoa. We got in touch with the Branch. The sign-ons were the Cava­ fact that they sent out over sionett, J. Zoubil, C Tyler. Dutch consul in this port and he Hailing the "splendid and ef­ talked to the ship's Skipper. The lier,- in from a regular passenger fective jobs" of the Seafarers, up-shot of th^ whole matter was "run; Monarch of the Seas, work­ Suffredge said'further: ing the Puerto Rico trade; the that the Captain ordered more "I wish at this time to ex­ stores. Chickasaw running coastwise, press my sincere appreciation to The crewmembers were very and the Noonday, on coastwise Any crewmember found pilfering ship's gear is subject to you for the action your mem­ happy to learn that they were articles now but due to go to charges by the membership of the SIU. bers and local officials have able to walk into our Hall, and Europe. Crews of all SlU-contracted ships are reminded that in taken in behalf of the Food get our help when they needed The Noonday provided us with line with SIU policy, anyone caught walking off a vessel with Council and the retail workers it. We, by the same token, were our only major beef of the week. The crew decided to trim the glad to find that we were able ship's gear, such as linen, food and equipment, is to have of New Orleans. wings of the Chief Engineer and to lend ^ them a hand. Inciden-"Such unity of purpose, as has charges placed against him by the ship's delegates and crew. First Assistant before they had tally the seamen were members been displayed, is destined to The SIU fought too hard for the high quality of equip­ a chance to flap them. guarantee to the workers of this of the Netherlands Seamen's ment and food aboard ships to allow any irresponsible char­ community for the first time the Union, and an affiliate of oui's It seems that these two officers acters to jeopardize the union's gains. Although the amount of had promised the crew that they genuine and tangible benefits of through the ITF. gear disappearing from SIU ships is the lowest in the industry, militant trade unionism. I am would be hard-timed on the out­ I guess that's why we are' pilfering on SIU ships must be wiped out completely. bound leg of the trip. grateful to your organization called an International Union— The crew made known their and your local representatives." we handle everything. New (kktttts Seafarers tfelping Campt^n Of AFL Food COWKU Pliilly Squares Beef For Dutch Seafarers Mobile Foresees Continued Fair Shipping WARNING TO PILFERERS �facoma Calls Cobli Crewmen Credit To SlU WHEN THE DATS WORK IS ENDED 11 i\ fngineers Stili After Jobs Of Electricians By JIMMY PURCELL By WILLIAM McKAY |j'' Page Five TEE SEAFARERS LOG Tuetday. May 10; li4S Since publication of an article waiting for the opin the Jan. 21 issue of the SEA­ portunity to drop' the axe on FARERS LOG exposing the at­ somebody's neck to bolster their tempt by Engineers to muscle in claims that the Electricians are on Electrician's jobs aboard SIU irresponsible. I think it should be pointed ships, things have improved somewhat. I .should like to in­ out at this time that there is a form the membership of my ob­ considerable amount of jealousy servations on this score to date. on the Engineers' part, because For the benefit of those who the Electrician's pay is high and may not recall, or who did not because Electricians work day read the article, this is the nub work, while Engineers, bel6w of it: With things getting a bit First, have to stand watches. tough for the Engineers, they "What leads this writer to be­ lieve that the Engineers haven't set their sights on Electricians' given up their objective is that jobs. several instances have cropped They already have made con­ Claiborne crewmembers Jaines. FWT, and Blythe, MM, siderable progress in this direc­ up, wherein Electricians have been dropped to lower ratings relax in their foc'sle following a day of labor. The Waterman tion aboard NMU-contracted Uni­ and Engineers have taken over ship is currently in the trade between Gulf ports and ted States Lines' vessels, where for the remainder of the voy­ Puerto Rico. they control the majority of El­ ages. ectricians' jobs. STRAIGHT TALK In their campaign, these En­ gineers laid down a steady fire In one case that was brought of criticism at SIU Electricians before the Coast Guard, repre­ as a softening up tactic in the sentatives of your Union stated the issues very simply. Special drive for the jobs. By JIMMY DRAWDY The previous article pointed Services Representative Joe 'VolSAVANNAH—We paid host to out that to effectively counter­ pian and myself pointed out at the Southport up on Charleston act such ambitions, SIU Electri­ the hearing that the Engineers and put a good number of men cians must perform their ship­ involved were never certified as aboard, one of the first real board duties to the letter of the Electricians and had never sailed breaks we've had around here contract, in additipn to cooperat­ in that capacity. in a couple of weeks. Other than ing fully with all hands aboard Therefore, we argued, these the usual routine beefs we ship. men had no practical experience squared her away in short time. as Electricians and operated sole­ EASED UP The in-transit vessels were the ly on theory. In the period since Jan. 21 the Steel King of Jsthmian and the Nevertheless, these hombres Robin Doncaster of Robin, both Engineers have toned down. continued to make it as unpleas­ They've eased up on the hard- ant as possible for every Electri­ of them being in good shape. For next week we have sched­ timing of Electricians, because cian who saUed under them. uled the Southland and the Dor­ of the SIU's repeated warnings It might be of some satisfac­ ^break. These fellows aren't new­ othy; both will payoff and take to the companies and the En­ tion for the readers to know comers to the Order of Barley­ gineers that the practice would that I don't think we'll have any crews. corn Boosters, most of them hav­ Something good must be Other than that short resume have to - stop. They were told more trouble from these particu­ ing been up on the same beef scheduled for tomorrow's din­ of shipping, this port has ,had that if the practice didn't cease, lar Engineers, as they are no before. Anyway, they got what little activity. All of the spring the companies would have to ac­ longer with the company whose • they've been courting a long time. ner. judging by the smile of festivals and flower shows are cept responsibility for any con­ ship was involved. These fellows, and the other Steward H. G. Ridgeway as over. The next big bust around sequences. gashounds, . should realize he types out the menu the This, however, does not mean Nevertheless, it is this writer's that Union members—or, in par­ these parts is Memorial Day. Un­ that the war is over and jobs are scarce. Performing can't be Claiborne crew will scan on til then, we'll take things easy opinion that the Engineers' new ticular, the Electricians—can af­ and let life go. on its merry way. tactic is to play possum. They ford to become lax in living up the morrow. tolerated. to the terms of the contract. Otherwise, the Electricians would be leaving themselves op­ en to the Engineers' sniping. An­ other example of the tactics the possessing magic powers. They not imderstand that temperance very severe opposition. We have Engineers are employing is il­ By "JOSEPH I. FLYNN used it in times of need to help meant, in those days, modera­ to conclude from this that some lustrated by situation I encoun­ A problem is the result of a nature. They strove for a solu­ tion and not abstinence from important human value is in­ tered aboard a ship recently. situation that people have been tion of problems as a unit, they drinking. volved here that makes alcohol SLICK TRICK unsuccessful in dealing with. Al- worried together. While we in It was not until the 18th Cen­ hard to abolish. • coholism is a situation that so­ a complex society are independ­ tury that full realization came On this vessel, the Engineers THE NEW APPROACH cieties of people throughout the ent, our anxieties are individual, that one had to quit altogether, played the Chief Electrician In its infancy is the beginning ages have had to deal with. we worry singly. against the Second Electrician, or or not at all. of a new attack on the problem Some were partially successful, Teutonic tribes drank for in­ vice-versa. As a result, they suc­ Americans always liked to of alcoholism. It's not concerned but the greater proportion were spiration and cementing of clan ceeded in getting the boys to drink, especially in public places. alone with the drinking of al­ unsuccessful. bonds. The same with the Welsh In colonial days taverns were coholic beverages. It holds no fight among themselves, while Drinking has been a part of tribes in the 12th century. There pro or con views toward the to­ the Engineers sat back and en­ almost every society or culture. were no taverns, no inns, no in­ set up near churches, so that joyed the proceedings. Mean­ tal situation. In 3000 BC the Egyptians had dividual drinking. A breakdown thirsty sinners • might be re­ while, they didn't forget to keep It's an educational approach wine presses, and trained mon­ began in the 13th century and freshed. a log of the developments and Today is not by any means backed by psychiatric, psychol­ "n^lect of work." keys to gather the grapes. The mass alcoholism began in the the heaviest drinking era in Am­ ogical, historical, economic and •Eskimos, Australian bushmen, 16th Century. The Engineers' game was quite erican history. In 1864 they sociological research, such as of­ people of Siberia, Polynesia of obvious and I. immediately in­ ALWAYS TROUBLE drank more heavily .(2.71 gal­ fered by Yale, promulgated by the Solomon Islands, Melanesformed all hands as to what they It is not to be surmised that lons per capita) than in any the National Committee and Yale ians—which includes Hawaii and were trying to accomplish. Summer School of Alcoholic Samoa — and nomadiq Indian no problem existed before this other recorded year. All of this proves that vigil- | Studies—this plus the success tribes were about the only early time. Drinking and trouble al­ Temperance organizations dur­ ance is absolutely necessary to of Alcoholic Anonymous. ways went together. The wo­ ing the 19th Century were as peoples without alcohol. avoid the trap that has been set | They endeavor to show people men in the primitive tribes were popular as our YMCAs, Rotary for the Electricians. DIVINE DRAFTS that excessive drinking leads not the first controllers. They hid clubs, American Legion Posts, In the previous LOG article to reward but punishment. To The use of alcphol by the the spears and watered the wine. etc. dealing with this problem, we set up a new stimuli within cer­ primitive man was undoubtedly The Hindus decree death for laid down some suggestions l^RK ERA tain individuals, to teach groups considered a divine gift. It en­ any one making or using alcohol. which, if followed, would pre­ abled^ him to rise above his en­ Early societies recognized the It was the work of temperance to be discriminating in the use vent the Engineers from achiev­ vironment, he forgot sickness, bad as well as the good effects and prohibitionists that, in 1920, of alcoholic beverages and to ing their purpose. It might be famine, cold and tribal wars. of alcohol, and very, carefully passed the Volstead act. But, bring to the public the facts, so well to repeat them: The use of alcohol in religion regulated communal affairs. In­ like all attempts to restrict drink­ they can judge and act for them­ On every SIU ship a Kardex goes away back. But here the dividually intoxication was taboo ing, it did not succeed. We still selves. Megagraph system should be in­ have very fresh in our minds For alcoholism can be called drinker was not doing it nega­ between such affairs. stalled to record the motor data, tively. To these people it was It was in Germany in the the speakeasy era, bootlegging, a habit, a learned thing, and greasing record, brush sizes and a mystical sort of thing, it was 16th Century that the first tem­ racketeers, gangsters, rum-run­ proper knowledge will bring co­ numbers and the location of the operation between all groups of symbolic, a token. perance groups started. There's ners that it brought with it. spare parts box. people that will result in great Not only has the custom of In primitive societies all drink­ a story that the president of the This record will aid the new ing was on a communal or tribal temperance - movement died of drinking b e e. n suocessful i-n gains, in this social problem, by man coming aboard to locate inaugurating a common sense basis. There was no organized chronic alcoholism. terms of sheer survival, but it (Continued on Page 11) supply. They thought of wine as This is humorous, if we should has been successful in the face of practical program of prevention. TACOMA — This past week saw a bit of activity here in the arrival and payoff of the Irvin S. Cobb, South Atlantic. She paid off all hands and took a full jcrew. The paying off crew was a fine bunch of fellows, a real credit to the Union. They Were sober and gave us a clean . payoff. We'll be looking for this crew out this way again. Not so pleasant have been the . 'gashounds and performers that have blossomed forth here as of late. We had to take action against several of them, in order to keep them from tearing the roof off the joint. A few of them, however, thought the membership was cockeyed in its action, and went around get­ ting up petitions attesting to their sterling eharacter. Well, they impressed no one. They had their chance before the trial committee, and I'm sure they were given every possible U-'riU. Shipping Continues Siow In Savannah �Page Six T H E S EAF ARE RS LOG Tucsdayt May IG. 184S SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Union Strength Made US Conditions Tops, SIU Crew Thwarts Illegal Says Veteran Of Decade On British Ships Customs Raid In Venezuela Customs men in the port of La The two Seafarers immediately Guaira, Venezuela, will probably complied, but when they arrived think twice before they raid at the customs house, they were another SlU-manned ship in placed under arrest. This illegal maneuver touched off a full-scale guest of booty. An ill-starred protest, with the vessel's Skip­ expedition aboard the MV Sea per joining crewmembers in Trader last month taught them seeking release of the victims. Lewis, who first went to sea ion, which made little attempt a much-needed lesson. Finally, with the aid of the aboard English ships when he to build a solid membership. American consul, the two Sea The incident was brought to was fifteen and spent almost ten Trader crewmen were released. Lewis recalls that men going light in the minutes of the Sea Besides giving up the men, the years with the Castle and Can­ to sea had to join the union, ard lines, made the big switch but there was no hiring hall, no Trader's April 10 shipboard Venezuelan customs men were to American flag ships in 1943 Patrolmen to check sign-ons or meeting. According to the min­ forced to return the articles they and has never had the desire payoffs, no contract specifying had attempted to confiscate. utes, this is what happened: to go back to his old haunts, working conditions and overtime The Sea Trader arrived in La In the p^st few months, re­ . which he describes as "a rough work and little union spirit Guaira after calling at Colombia ports of similar activities of Ji - way to make a living." among the crews. In fact, Lewis ports where several members of Venezuelan customs men over­ An American by birth, Lewis stated that even today the en­ the crew purchased gifts. Shortly stepping the limits of their au-' was taken to England while an tire Stewards Department is free after the Sea Trader tied up, a thority have reached the LOG. infant by his British parents. from union membership. EDWARD LEWIS raiding party of customs men The Sea Trader crew, however, Shortly after his fifteenth birth­ Other weaknesses that still is the first to report success in day he was presented to the plague the union are the ban than those of any other country swooped down on the vessel and fighting the high-handed prac­ Gravesend Sea School in Lon­ against union activity on the —and only because of strong un­ picked up articles belonging to tices prevailing in the South don for initiation into the mys­ ships and the continuous dis­ ions and wide-awake members. two of the crew. American poi't. PROMISED RETURN teries of seamenship. charge book that every seaman Nobody gives the -seamen any­ With three months of train­ carries. thing unless they fight for it." After heated arguments and ing behind him he went aboard Displaying a well thumbed copy protests by the Seafarers, the OFF TO US the Amadale Castle as deck boy. of the SIU agreement, he noted:|customs men invited the two "In those days," Lewis stated, With a bellyful of conditions "The Union fought to win this, men involved to accompany "conditions were really rugged. on English ships, Lewis, who I help the fight to keep it by see- tHem to the custom house, where We worked'four on and four off had his choice upon reaching 21, ing that the companies live up they said the' articles would be for $10 a month. We slept ten decided to remain ah American to their end of the bargain." |returned. • men in a room, which wasnit citizen. He tried to get a berth too bad considering that in some on an American ship, but because parts of the ship 16 to 20 men of US neutrality there wei-e none slept in a room that served as to be found in England. In 1943 Lux toilet soap may be a combination foc'sle and mess- he tried again and was given beauty aid to the movie queens room. but for the tender skin of sea­ permission to leave the country.' men, it's just so much horse­ He to-ok a berth on the tanker, SLIM PICKINGS Despite a setback in his first Seafarers International Union radish, at least that's the note "The food was poor and sparse. O. M. Burneth, an NMU-con- attempt at politics, retired Sea­ and the Construction Employers sounded in the niinutes of ship­ We were rationed one egg twice tracted ship. Council, a body whose policy is board meeting held recently farer Ira E. Bishop, recently a a week for breakfast, and des­ • After a couple of years of sail­ to hire only union labor. aboard Bull Line's Beatrice, cur­ sert was served once during the ing NMU ships he returned to candidate for alderman in his In his letter to the LOG, rently on the Puerto Rico run. week and once on Sunday," he England to visit his mother,"and hometown of Alton, Illinois, is Bishop noted that he 'had no in 1947 he returned to the Uni­ far from discouraged. Brother intention of bowing out follow­ The lather over the merits of noted. As bad as the passenger ships ted States aboard the South At­ Bishop has decided to stick in ing his debut, as "there are other the highly touted skin shampoo were, Lewis remembers the lantic ship, August Belmont. The the political arena and shoot, for d^ys coming and higher elected was whipped up by the unsoli­ cited testimonial offered by a freight ships, as being worse. crew recommended him for a higher elective offices. offices to run for. Someday, who crewmember at the April 3 "In 1936 the passenger ships be­ permit in the SIU and he's been A typical example of the grow­ can tell..." meeting when he noted: "I have gan giving out soap, matches sailing SIU ships ever since. ing participation of Labor in Upon his retirement from the been using Lux for two weeks and bed linen, but on the Though conditions on English politics. Brother Bishop waged sea Bishop entered the construc­ freighters men had to bring their ships improved during and fol­ his campaign with the full en­ tion business in Alton, a city of now and my skin has a rosy own bedding and eating utensils lowing the war, Lewis summed dorsement of his county's Non­ 31,000 population, 20 miles north­ hue—rosy with an itchy rash." until 1937." The tramp freighters, up his feeling for American ships partisan Labor League. In his east of St. Louis. He has been A rush of brothers endorsing "ropers," as Lewis calls them, when he said, "Conditions on campaign literature Bishop list­ a frequent contributor of letters rival soap products attempted to gain the floor but were shonted were the worst of the lot. A American ships are far better ed himself as a member of the to the LOG. down by a crewmember who • man had to be hard up for a rose to add his cpmments on the job before he signed on one of THE CORSAIR IN PEACEFUL WATERS Lux question: "Although movie the "floating coffins" out of Car­ stars might groom themselves diff. and derive much satisfaction and Following his apprenticeship beauty from using Lux soap, this as deck boy, Lewis worked his soap has caused me to lose my way up to AB. With the war schoolgirl complexion," he said. Hearing there was a big demand Shouts of "hear, hear" greeted for seamen but only slight imthe Brother as he returned to his seat. An immediate, move­ ment was afoot by_ the Camay crowd in the Stewards Depart­ ment to offer their product as a substitute, but the Lava , boost­ The following is a recap of ers in the Engine department monies donated by crews toward held a quick caucus and squash­ the burial fund for Seafarer Mar­ ed the movement. The Palmolive ion 'Ackerman, Mobile Seafarer Party tried to rally its forces, but v/ho died recently: Noonday, $43; couldn't be heard over the fog­ Jean Lafitte, $20.76; Hurricane, horn call to arms of the Life­ $42; Seafarers Gregg and Wages, buoy gang. $2; Governor Comer, $35; Total: After ten minutes of demon­ $142.76, for which a check was stration during which forces sent to Mobile Agent Cal Tan­ were split, reorganized and ner on March 23. A check for cleaved again, the Chair finally $100, from the Alcoa Clipper restored order and recognized crew, was sent to Tanner on the Steward, who promised ah April 8, and the Union burial impartial investigation of the Shot submitted to the LOG by Seafaxer Barney Krieg shows the Alcoa luxury cruiser tied charges. The chair then washed benefit ' of $150 was sent on up in an Island port during a recent run to louthem waters. Name of port was not given. March 28. its hands of the matter. Seafarer Edward M. Lewis at 29 can look back on almost 15 years of going to sea, but it is only the last five years that he recalls with fond memo­ ries—the five years he's« been sailing American sibility for this Lewis attributes " ships. to the loose structure of the un­ Crew Stews As Brother Bucks Lux Bishop, Former Seafarer, Enters Illinois Politics Crew Donations To Late Member �Tuesday. May 10. 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings ! ti OREMAR, Mar. 1 — Ferron. Chairman; M. Eschenko. Secrelary. Reports of the department delegates read and okayed. Dis­ cussion on the repairing of the water fountain in port side pas­ sageway. Attention called to the fact that crew was slack in tak­ ing cups back to pantry, keep­ ing laundry clean. A system of fines was agreed on for various offenses against general ship­ board welfare. Money collected from these fines is to be donated to Brothers in the hospitals. One minute of silent prayer in mem­ Union's slogan that an "SIU ship ory of our departed Brothers. is a clean ship." Despite this S' and the time devoted to ship­ MANGORE. Mar. 18 —C. D. board cleanliness at meetings, Solloway. Chairman; W. Rogowthere are still some who have ski. Secretary. Delegates report­ failed to pitch in and cooperate ed everything in order in their in the Stewards 'Department, he respective departments. After added. He suggested that all general discussion, charges were hands quit the backbiting • and filed against a crewmember for knuckle down to their jobs. It conducting fiimself in manner was agreed that a letter of con­ unbecoming a Union man. All repairs to foc'sles and messrooms dolence be sent to Paul Cook's are to be referred to Patrolmen mother and that a suitable mem­ for action as soon as possible. orial be purchased and presented Members stood in silence for to her wheq we arrive in the one minute in memory of de­ states. parted Brothers. BESSEMER VICTORY, Mar. 1 —Ed Delaney. Chairman; R. F. Wendl. Secretary. General dis­ cussion on previous repair list, with reports from all depart­ ments on how repairs have been made or are to be made. Dele­ gates reported. Several members stated that men having beefs are i i S. SEATRAIN TEXAS. Mar. 21— to take them to their delegates W. J. Brady. Chairman; M. and , not. to-, topside. Books pre- in washing cups and saucers fol­ lowing coffee time. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4. 4. 4 STEEL TRAVELER. Mar. 1— George Everell. Chairman; Hemsley Guinier. Secretary. Delegates reported all okay in their de­ partments. Good and Welfare: Suggestion made that shelves be installed in 8-12 foc'sle for books; that library be cleaned; that minutes of meetings be sent to LOG; that ship's delegate contact Chief Mate for purpose of having wind scoops placed in all port holes. Committee of three elect­ ed to shop around for a. ship washing machine. t 4. 4, STEEL AGE. Mar. 30—J. H. Fisher. Chairman; G. J. Kelly. Secretary. Delegates elected. New Business: Report on hand from previous trip read and all old beefs checked. Educational talk postponed until next meeting. Four delegates agreed to check the slopchest and medicine chest. Wilmington Patrolman to be con­ tacted concerning lack of seating space in messroom. 4 4. 4 LAKE GEORGE. Mar. 20 — George Dunn, Chairman; William Beckwilh. Secretary. Ship's dele­ Lynch. Secretary. Delegates regate reported two week's supply ported on membership standing to be turned in for a new set of cigarettes aboard. Deck dele­ in their respective departments. upon arrival in New York. gate reported overtime situation Motion by Tennant that crew go in his department has been iron­ on record in wholehearted sup­ ed out. Engine delegate reported port of the opinions expressed 37 hours of disputed overtime in in letter written by William Da­ Ws department. Good and Wel­ vie crewmembers on questions fare: Decision to pay $2 for cig­ of income tax for seamen and arettes in Port Said accepted, but published in the Mar.-4 issue of crew is to sign for them under the SEAFARERS LOG. Motion protest. Decision made to hold by Morris that any man failing another meeting to discuss cig­ to report aboard ship is to be arette situation in the event . S. 4. 4. reported to the Union immediate­ MARORE, Mar. 21—H. R. Hol- bonded stores are not available. ly by the ^Ship's Delegate. Dis­ den. Chairman; E. Bobinski, Sec­ 4 4 4 cussion on meal hours. It was de­ retary. Delegates reported on the ALCOA PENNANT. Mar. 12— cided to get in touch with the number of books and permits in McKennie. Chairman; McCulUnion and to seek a change or their departments. Motion car­ loch. Secretary. Delegates re­ clarification of the schedule ried that Steward contact Port ported no beefs, the number of called for in present agreement. Steward for new washing ma­ books and permits in their de­ chine wringer. Motion carried partments. Ship's delegate asked ALCOA PARTNER. Mar. 7— for Steward to get regular coffee all men who had not donated Leroy Williams, Chairman; Rob­ pitcher. Good and Welfare: Sug­ their $2 toward washing ma­ ert Brennan, Secretary. All okay gestion made that crew clean chine to do so as soon. as pos­ in the three departments. Ship's wash tubs following use and not sible. Topside has agreed to Delegate suggested that Steward soak clothes for more than four kick in toward purchase of ma­ lock pantry door and that all hours. New library to be secured chine. Motion carried to have hands be given keys to the doors when ship hits port. ship's delegate contact Chief En­ of their rooms. Steward prom­ gineer, concerning sign-in fidley i 4. 4. ised a change in menu and said EVELYN. Mar. 20—J. T. Allen. forbidding the hanging of clothing that with help of messman he Chairman; C. Mitchell. Secretary. there. Ship's delegate reported would cooperate with crew in Delegates reported everything in that Port Steward signified that serving suitable chow. One min­ order. New Business: Brother company would put innerspring ute of silence in memory of Bro­ Wood elected as ship's delegate. mattresses on its ships if it thers lost at sea. All delegates instructed to make thought it would get the same out a repair list for presentation satisfactory wear, that it gets to captain. Crew agreed that food from cotton mattresses. One is very good and Messmen are minute of silence for departed doing a good job. Crew agreed Brothers. to keep messroom and recreation J, S, Sroom clean at all times. One BRET HARTE. Mar. 13—^H. R. minute of silence for departed Herman. Chairman; Frank S. Brothers. Mitchell, Sr.. Secretary. Reports 4. 4- 4of Deck, Engine and Stewards ZANE GREY. Feb. 20 — Gib4 4 4 Delegates accepted. Motion car- bons. Chairman; Carraway. SecKATHRYN. Feb. 23 — J. C. ried calling on all hands to be retary. Delegates reported all Bernpjrd. Chairman: W. Fontan. present for meeting at time spe-jokay, except deck delegate, who Secretary. Delegates' reports ac­ cified in posted notices. It was reported a passenger doing work cepted. New Business: Brother agreed that the constant beefing on deck. Delegate reported a rec­ Lopez elected deck delegate. Mo­ at meal times is to be stopped ord of his "work is being kept for tion carried that Steward be in­ and that any complaints are to collection . of overtime money. structed to secure another coffee be brought up at the regular | New Business: Motion carried to percolator. Motion by Rico, car­ meetings. Steward stated that; have work bench removed from ried, that bulletin board be put Union had put out Vast quantities j beside the 12-4 foc'sle. Good and up in messroom. Good and Wel­ of educational literature designed i Welfare: Chief Cook asked to fare: Matters of interest to the to fiid book and permit men in.prepare soup differently. Sugges- crew discussed. One minute of maintaining the validity"-of the'tion made that crew cooperate silence for Brothers lost at sea. BACM WEEK/THE LOG PRINTS THB hltWS OF THE BROTHERS IN THE VARIOUS HOSPITALS . THOSE IM A EG PORTS ARB VISITED BY PAJROLMBA/, WHO KEEP THEM UP-TD-'DATF CW UNION ACTIVITIES. •HOU/Ei/ER, lUey WOUUO AIL LIKE TO HGAR FROM THEIR SHIPMATES. SO wm'NOJ DROP THEM A LINE OR, IP iN RDRTTAV T-IEM A VISIT, AAJD HELPIRELlEv/E THEMOA/OTDAITOP THEIR STAY. CUT and RUN By HANK - Brothers, you have the right to write Congressmen and Senators urging them to remove the ridiculous Taft-Hartley Act from the backs of labor unions. You and your families back home should keep sending those letters to the Washington people who were elected to rpresent the people and understand their protests. Write today, write tomorrow. Every letter protects the labor move­ ment ... Steward Harold Peeler sailed in recently from a voyage on the Marine Arrow with Blackie Mancino and Jessie Wood as shipmates. We're told that Blackie had his hands full of "overtime" blisters. And Brother Wood is no doubt catching up on some of his favorite golf-playing in between voyages... Brothers John Dugino and Tex Suit aboard the Colabee are so anxious to start using their baseball gear and play ball that they are hoping the rest of the crew gets on the ball too. 4 4 4 Although New York shipping hasn't been terrific it has been good enough in the past three weeks to move a lot of men out. Two pieces of good news were the progress of Arnold Bernstein's application to operate two ships and our victory in the recent counting of the ballots of the Cities Service ships... A few Brothers here in-transit were—Roger Trottier. James Hand, Steve Carr. Skippy Gusczynsky... Aboard the Robin Kirk in Genoa, Italy, Brothers Lester Young. Pete Duffy and Samuel Parker wrote in to have LOGs sent to a good bar called the Cafe De Paris which is operated by an American •.. Brothers, the Cosmopolita Bar in Havana, Cuba, is now on the list to receive a bundle of LOGs. Grab those LOGs, Brothers—and keep up with your Union's affairs. The SK.A.FARERS LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes of the following Brothers—Ralph Yarborough of North Carolina, Herman Kemp of Florida, Richard McCamy of Alabama, Martin Pyk of Pennsylvania, Philip Zamenski of Maryland, M. J. Akins of Georgia, Thad Coveleski of Pennsylvania ... You Brothers in other ports may be wondering where some of your shipmates are. Well, here are thos who have been in town recently—Walter Migaud, Joseph Lapointe, Maynard Lind. Russell Lund, T. Joseph, Luis Ramirez with his mustache, Frank Throp, Edward Vail, Steve Clurman, W. Szostak, Raymond Davis, Lawrence Edwards, Martin Gross, Charles Jindra, Alan MacDonald, Alfred Emery, George Fargo, William Porter. 4 4 4 Brother Jack Williams, the Electrician, is voyaging aboard the Alcoa Pointer ... Steve Laszlo has been plenty happy since he's been receiving a little mail... "Red" Braunstein may still be aboard the Steel Age as Carpenter... William West sailed for a Far East Isthmian trip... Brother Cyril Loades just sailed in from a long trip. He's got a sense of humor, too. He said, "Now I'm good for three weeks on the beach"... Now that we 'have baseball in season the Brothers are sure appreciating the television set on the third deck... There's a musical play on Broadway called "South Pacific." Well, how about some playwriter putting" out a play called North Atlantic — about a freighter during war-time? �Page EigHt •j !l' r H E S E A F A R E tt S LOG Tuesday. May 10. 1949 TBE MEMBEBSmP SPEAKS Member Draws Bead On Edit Blasting Union Hiring Hall tem, but proposes a single hall To the Editor: for each port, controlled by the The enclosed editorial appear­ port authority, through which ed in the Dallas Morning News men would be hired regardless On April 22. .Aside from the ob­ of union affiliation. vious mis-information upon NO ENFORCEMENT which the author bases his "dis­ May I ask him just where in crimination" argument, I am cur­ such a set-up the unions would ious to know why the subject fit in? How does he propose to has been treated editorially. Be­ negotiate and enforce contracts fore commenting on the edit, with the resulting amalgamous here's what the newspaper said: crews? Is he unaware of the dif­ "It is not difficult to under­ stand the insistence of union ference between the skilled and seamen on the use of hiring halls. semi-skilled qualifications of un­ On "the other hand, it is just as ion seamen and the besotted easy to see how the hiring hall scabs, most of whom are tramp­ tneans the closed shop for sea­ ing from dock to dock for jobs because of expulsion from the faring men. unions for irresponsibility or "The hiring hall is an arrange­ communist monkeyshines? ment under which idle seamen It's curious, I repeat, that this belonging to the union get num­ should appear in a Dallas news­ bers in accordance to their date paper where it is not likely to of last employment or date of be opposed editorially. I wonder the application for a job. Jobs if any of you have seen or heard .offered are then submitted for 'acceptance by the holders of the of similar propaganda in other "senior number 6n the 'board.' inland cities. If so, I believe we '-If the holdfer wants the job, he should call on other unions to •-takes it. If he doesn't the next watch for it and help us fight it man in number of seniority gets with our best weapon: facts. John B. Freexhan a chance at it. "Since these hiring halls are •-run by the unions, there is no '^chance for a non-union man to get in line for employment, of -'course. The convenience of the 'hiring hall for a class of skilled "or semi-skilled 'worker Who is -in one port today and perhaps seeking work on the other side • of the world three months from now, is clear. Its discrimination against the unorganized seaman : is equally clear. A BIT OF SUN IN THE ATLANTIC To the Editor: Pari of Ihe Beauregard deck gaiig catches a bit of sun while returning from a vecent trip to England. Forrest Nelson who submitted the picture stated that the crew is tops and the officers very cooperative. The Beauregard is now on a steady run to Genoa, Italy. Lots of siin in the Med for the boys. The Lf>ng Road ONE BIG HALL "The convenience of the hir­ ing hall, maintained without charge by the port authority at each port, might be offered as a compromise. It seems better that the shipping men should go to one central place to hire men than that the unemployed should be tramping from dock to dock in search of work. It also seems good that a man not a member of a union should be able to get a job if he can find somebody who wants to hire him." So much for the editorial. The legality of the hiring hall under T-H has received some attention in the national news during the past week. One might expect, therefore, to read such criticism in publications located at shipping centers, but its ap­ pearance in Dallas would seem to be the result of pressure being •applied in behalf of political < supporters of the current move to change only the name of the T-H Law. The strategy, obvious to a seaman, is not so obvious to those in this locality who are likely to read the editorial page of the Dallas Morning News. Only the very naive could be so ill-advised as to base an ob­ jection to the hiring hall on "closed shop discrimination." Af­ ter aU, that portion of the mari­ time industry which remains un­ organized today- is rather small. The author of the "editorial cdnr, cedes the convenience and de­ sirability of the hiring hall sys­ Wagner Thanks CS Organizers For Good Job By C. A. NESLCIN My road stretches ever onward, From sea to sea to sea. I'm a cursed son of wanderlust And there is no home for me. My eyes have seen countless countries, And my feet trod many miles. And there is no heart within me For having touched the dreamy isles. And on nights when stars are bright. And there's a calm and windless sea. The memory of an island maid Comes drifting back to me. I see her in my mind's eye view. On the sands neath coral head. And the morning wind is in her hair, And the sea is sun-blood red. Her jade-green eyes smile at me, They leave me but one choice: To give my heart and soul to her Of the laughter-silvered voice. Maybe a fool I was and a fool I am To have left my heart with her When my ship sailed on the evening's tide To only God knows where. And now I live with memories Of laughter, love and smiles. For my heart is kept by a waiting maid In the distant dreamy isles. My road stretches ever onward. From sea to sea to sea. A lovelost son of wanderlust And there is no heart within me. TAKING UP THE WAIST SLACK 4" i i Allegheny Viclory crewmembers dig info Ihe offerings of Sleward Otto Preussler's dOpariment during a recent run to Europe. The Allegheny is Uncle Otto's 115th ship since going to sea in 1904. 4 i 4 I have just returned fi-om the Middle East on the Thomas Cresap. I hit port just in time to see the finishing touches be­ ing put on the Cities Service election. When that is done and we have proved our point as bargaining agents, then we should really go * to work on them. An organizer must be a subtle, but persuasive diplomat, and as I see it, we really owe the Cities Service organizers the heartiest thanks we have. Their job is almost done and the real work begins. We must now stuff that company so full of unionism that evei-ytime the board of di­ rectors meets they'll bow in the direction of the SIU Hall. We gained our standing in Isthmian through a long and hard road and we can do the same thing with Cities Service. In fact, with the Isthmian ex­ perience behind us we should be able to do the job here in double quick time. So here's to seeing lots of you oldtimers and permitmen aboard those Cities Service tankers. Let's give them the business the SIU way: good men and clean ships. Blackie Wagner The Brooklyn Kid Returns To Roost In Crescent City To Ihe Editor: After a ten day coastwise trip to Texas, the Brooklyn Kid is once more comfortably riding the beach in the Crescent City. Last week here saw many live ones in this port, including Jimmy Battles and Morgan Car­ roll, off the Alcoa Patriot. Jack Rankin and Dago Red Burke were also in town. Henry Agusta and Hawthorne Frazier made the Alcoa Patriot and headed for bauxite country. I can hardly wait for the lucky day when I'll catch a scow headed for that country. Freddie Parsons is in town, and had been seen around the Astoria looking like he stepped out of an Esquire ad. Norman Jfickson was also here, but left on the Jean LaFitte along with Thomas Scott and Lamont Lott. Jack Parker and Salty Dick have both been seen around Bienville Street recently. Muff Johnson was caught looking in­ to a maritime cook book for a recipe for consomme, so reports Steward Lott, Freddie, Walter and quite a few other permitmen in this port are suffering beach fever. There is no known cure for that ail­ ment except a good card and a book to back it up. Well, until next time, I'll return to the tales the boys are spinning at the next table. Dennis Saunders �Tuesday, May 10, 1949 THE SEAFARERS "Wotta Tpwn" Veteran Hub ILA Man Hits Use Of Foreign Ships By US To the Editor: Last week I wrote a letter to the Boston Post in regard to our merchant marine. I was a longshoreman in Boston for 49 years and a member- of Local 800, ILA. I told the Post that most of the sugar coming into the Port of Boston was arriving in alien ships to be sold to American housewives. No wonder our sea­ men are on the beaclr. I also told of the bulk of cocoa beans arriving in foreign ships. A couple of weeks ago in the waterfront column of the Post they had listed four ships with cocoa bean cargoes. Three were Swedish and the other was Nor­ wegian. I pointed out that the sugar refinery calls itself the American Sugar Company. I said it was American in name only, but the Post did not seem in­ terested enough to print it, so I stopped buying the paper. The sugar refinery had a strike a few months ago and the poor men who worked there for years lost pension and seniority be­ cause they lost the strike. There are a lot of people buy­ ing this sugar who don't know these facts. I know that the SEA­ FARERS LOG is a paper that is good and has the interest of the Chest Out people at heart. I have boys in the SIU and I receive the LOG every week. I hope the LOG will be in cir­ culation for a long time to come, as it is a real paper. Myles Kane South Boston, Mass, Suggests Meetings Slow Down Under Good And Welfare To the Editors As a permit member of • the SIU for nearly three years have attended the membership meetings as much as possible when ashore. But, I. am sorry to say, there seems a desire on part of the members to try to get the meetings over as quickly as possible. I feel that our meetings should go along at a slower pace so that members and , permitmen can give their viewpoints once in awhile under Good and Wel­ fare. I do believe there are many of us permits who could give new ideas on things for the good of our Union, but as I see it not much time is given for many of us, especially the timid ones who need a little time-., to work up their courage, to go before the meeting. If meetings would go a little sluwer, who can tell, maybe something constructive would come from the members present. John Lavin LOG 'Bama U. Seafarer Says Log is Effective Union Medium To the Editor: It has been several years since I left the SIU, but I have been fortunate in being able to keep up with the SIU news and Un­ ion activities through the SEA­ FARERS LOG. At the present time I am studying labor and international relations at the Un­ iversity of Alabama. I would like at this time to commend the staff of the SEA­ FARERS LOG for the fine job it does as a laboring man's pa­ per. The comments that I shall make are shared by many of my friends and professors who wait in line each week for their turn That devilishly coy look on to read the LOG. Seafarer Ray Slangle's puss It is the opinion of all of us stems from the rollicking good that the LOG, as an instrument time he had ashore in San of the men of the SIU, works Juan during a recent slop made diligently for the principles of by the Morning Light. Looks democracy that are so dear to us all. The' active fight for dem­ like the poor boy doesn't know ocratic action carried on by the yet what hit him. SIU through the medium of the Illness Beaches Filipponl In Army's Trieste Hospital To the Editor: here who agree with me on that. That's all for now. Regards Here I am back in the hospital to my old shipmates. I hope to again after one year to the day. see a LOG real soon—even an Last year it was in Germany, old one. this time it's Italy. W. Filipponl It seems that here in Trieste there is quite a bit of yellow jaundice. I was unfortunate enough to come down with it and thus miss my ship, the SS Wil­ liam R. Davie, a South Atlantic ship with a good crew. Manhattan Eatery Gets Seafarer's Full Endorsement While on the ship I took sev­ Seafarer's Sister eral rolls of pictures but I will To Ihe Editor: have to wait until I leave the There is-a guy who owns a Looks Forward To hospital to have them developed little -beer joint at 220 W. 35th and forwarded to the LOG. I Street, Manhattan, called the Each Issue Of Log know that the crew is waiting to "Srtack Bar and Grill," who I To the Editor: Seafarer Julio Bernard shows "what a good SIU Bosun looks like," according to his note accompanying the photo. Bro­ ther Bernard is currently tak­ ing it easy on the Leach in San Juan. I want to thank you for the LOG, made possible by my bro­ ther, Archie Wright. At present he is somewhere in the Pacific, heading to New York aboard the Zane Grey trf Isthmian. I wish to join all families of SIU members iu letting you know that I look forward to receiving the LOG and 'enjoy reading its every page. I hope every member of the Union con­ tinues his good work. Mrs. G. C. Turman New Smyrna Beach Florida m BiEF BOX SPLIT ENGINE OVERTIME? To the Editor: Since 1943 I have been told by Patrolmen that the Firemen do not split their overtime; that is, whoever stands the watch gets the OT. I've always worked that way and consider it a good method. If I am right • or wrong, please explain the set-up in the LOG. Lloyd Short Answer: The Brother is correct in that Firemen do not split their overtime and whoever stands the watch gets the overtime. However, if the Firemen want to share the overtime work they can do so by agreement, among themselves to rotate their watches, thus giving each man a crack at th« two overtime watches. This is strictly up to the Firemen to work out. Under no conditions, however, do Firemen split overtime money earned. Page Nine see the pictures and I'll speed them on to you for publication as soon as possible. In these foreign ports, we sea­ men have our ups and downs with the Army but let's give credit where its due. This Army hospital — 7th Station Hospital, Trieste—is one of the- best and seamen are treated like human beings, not like outcasts. There are six or seven other seamen LOG makes the Union and the paper a crdit to organized labor in the United States. The active and vigilant fight that you are waging against communist activities on the wa­ terfront and wherever else they may be found supports this view. Your many articles pertaining to those men who can seriously damage the future of any union leads me and my friends to be­ lieve that the SIU shall be as strong as the character of the men who make up the organi­ zation. From my experience while sailing on SIU ships I feel that the union shall continue its progress because of the good character it demands of its mem • bership. The articles I referred to above were those on "gashounds,' "scab"?" and "pilferers." I feel that your constant ef­ fort to organize the non-union shipping companies, the coopera­ tive work the SIU is doing in aiding other unions are further tributes to your organization. Your consistent fight to maintain the best possible working condi­ tions and wages in the maritime field is certainly an inspiration to working men in America. Before I close, there is another comment that should be made. There are few, if any, weekly newspapers that so fully cover the many congressional bills, in­ ternational maritime happenings and news of its membership as the SEAFARERS LOG. In every issue I find some item about a former shipmate of mine. Here's hoping for further suc­ cess for the SEAFARERS LOG and the men it represents. Bob Pribbenow . Univ. of Alabama Here's A Moon Percy Didn't Find Romantic can honestly recommend as tops. Any time you are in that neigh­ borhood I would like to Suggest that you drop by and lodk it over. He is a good Union man, and has good food—ten cent beers, To the Editor: Speaking of exciting and dan­ hot dog5 and sauerkraut, etc. I gerous trips to sea— think the membership will do Well, my scariest trip took well to give him their business. place in the latter part of 1944. William V. Click It all happened one night as we were drifting along in foreign waters. Now hold on and behold. Bro­ thers— the war didn't have a thing to do with it. As I tossed and wriggled in my bunk (due to the heat) I decided to take a walk back to the chill room (poop deck) and cool off awhile. While sitting there I noticed a big, fat, ugly-looking shadow, like some kind of a sea monster, staring at me. I was hoping it was only a dream because it was so dark that I couldn't find the right side of the ship from which to jump overboard. As the shadow neared me I noticed it was the Moon. Not the Moon from way up above, but the Moon from the SIU— Moon Kouns. He suggested get­ ting a cup of coffee, which I quickly accepted. I was so glad to still be alive that I drank three cups of the stuff, then hit the sack and slept like a new­ born babe. Percy Eoyer (Ed. Note: We'd like to hear The quartet of Steel Voyagers lines the rail for a quick the Moon's version of this. By snapshot during a break in the day's work. Ship was in Has the way. Brothers, got any Tanura at the time. Left to right—Fireman, Wallace, Earl scary experiences in your seaand Rudy Profozich. The pic was submitted by Profozich. bags?) BUDDIES ON THE VOYAGER __ J �Pag» Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG Tuesday, May 10, 1949 Good Union Crew Makes Cape Race Click Wherever there is a capable crew working together to produce shipboard eflSciency, you'll find a bunch of Seafarers who are alert Union men. Such a crew is the one recently aboard the SS Cape Race, two of whose members — E. B. McAuley and Bill Nicholson — have found that the atmosphere of cooperation aboard the ship provides the proper setting for their hobby of photography. Brother McAuley submitted the photos on this page to show LOG readers just what makes the Cape Race click. i* J* Bill Nicholson strums Guitar in his room. A crewmember is usually easier to get along with when he's well-fed. Cape Race Stew­ ards men, in photo above, do their darndest to see that their shipmates leave the messroom happy. Front row (left So right): Candy Creech. Ralph Smith, Hughes Thomas, Hank Donnelly, O. Lorey; back row: Joe Faircloth, Bill Warmack, Carl Lowery, J. B. Davis and Bob Pierce. Here are Black Gang men who keep the Cape Race running smoothly. In front row (left to right): "Doc" Croker, Wiper; Manuel Rial. FWT; E. B. McAuley, Oiler, and "Rags" Reinholdt, FWT. Rear row: N. Barbour, FWT; "Sleepy" Holloway, Second Electrician; L. Anderson, Wiper; C. B. Moose, Oiler; "Hed" McCorkle, Oiler, and Bill Nicholson. Brother McAuley says the lad Wielding the brush in photo above is "Charleston's gift to the SIU" — none other than "Bobo" Murray, OS. "Mac" pays there were plenty of op­ portunities for action photo­ graphs on the Cape Race. 4> 4> 4" 4< Photographed at one of the Cape Race shipboard meetings, W. J. McNall gives his Broth­ ers i few pointers on SIU Unionism. Among his listeners are Jimmie Davis (facing cam­ era), Second Cook and Stew­ ards Delegate. Subject of McAuley's "Por­ trait of a Bosun" at right is Ray Kitchens of Savannah. The six-foot-three Seafarer is a popular guy, "Mac" says. Kitchens was formerly Bosun on the Mosoil on > which he 'had some pretty rugged exper-' fences. The scow ran aground twice and Was rammed once. Ray came'out of it unruffled. �Tue^ay, May 10. 1949 Page Eleven TiBE S BA^PiARE RS hO.Q Tryii^ Ta' Take Frtm The SIU hi) ^ i bear in mind is that, when Elec- 1 beneficial if the retiring Elec­ (Continued from Page 5) tricians tea? down equipment for trician would show the relief spare parts immediately, elimin repair and; parts have been or­ man around the plant and ac­ ate •a lot of griping and reveal dered, theyshould tag.the,equip­ quaint,. him with the gear that at- a glance, when the the motors ment with all necessary data, so has been acting up. and equipment were last ser­ that it will 'be. easier for the SS JEAN As most Electricians know, SS STEEL SCIENTIST viced, succeeding Electricians to square equipment is not standard on all J. Malone. $4.00; A. Rivera, $1.00; W. Hallett, $2.09; C. W. Frge, $2.00; F. Stephens, $1.00. KEEP COPY W. A., Ryan, $2.00; J. R. Chaker, $1.00; away thp job. ships. That is why it is sug­ T. Martinez, $2.00; J. Yianatos, $2.00; SS STEEL TRAVELER Furthermore, a duplicate copy gested that Electricians cooperate Coils should not be left around O. A. Hess, $2.00; R. J. Zumkley, J. Walker. $3.00; S. Shack, $2.00; J. of requisitions should, be kept with- tags removed and num­ with one another by extending $2.00; P. G. Hellebrand, $2.00; J. W. L. Palmer, Jr., $1.00; I. Gorgas, $2.00; Broad, $3'00; V. J. Tamulis, $1.00; E. on board at all times to prevent bers missing. Otherwise, the re­ the courtesies that will make C. J. Randazzo, $1.00; M. D. Faircloth, J. H. Huebner, $1.00; I. Brose, $1.00; 'duplication of orders. When spare lief man will lose a lot of their jobs easier. $5.00; E. W. oSdds, $3.00; G. Bond, A. D. Guida, $2.00i D, DeLaCruz, $1.00 parts In fact, it seems that a little are used, replacements time trying to find the proper Jr., $1.00; J. Ortieguerra, $2.00; N. SS SUZANNE Marovich, $3.00; D. B. Moon, $S.OO; G. should be ordered upon comple­ coil for equipment under repair. more cooperation on the part of D. A. Ortiz, $2.00; V. Y. Remolas tion of the voyage. G. Williams, $3.00; M. C. Smith, $1.00; Keep, all tools and equipment the Electricians will go far to­ D. 5. Chirichella, $2.00; L. E. Cooke, $1.00. A complete set of tools and in­ in their proper places and an ward eliminating a good numb^ $1.00; C. L. Starling, $2.00. MV GADSDEN struments, such as meggers, up-tordate log account of work of beefs, gripes and petty jeal­ SS TRINITY L. Makowka, $5.00; M, Sierra, $1.00; W. M, H. Lewis, $3.00: W, L. Gibson, G. C., Register, . $2,004 T. W. King, should be supplied by the com­ completed. Failure to do this ousies that may now exist. It will certainly help to defeat $5.00; P. Gorden, $3.00; F. T. An­ $5.00: C. C. Lawson, $1.00; A. K. pany. and kept on board. will mean that, if an Electrician drews, $2,00; F. J. Sullivan, $3.00; E. Jockel, $3.00; R. L. CuthreU, $1.00; Since Electricians are not com'- has to pile- off in a. hurry, the the aims of the Engineers in try­ Molieri, $2.00; S. B. Marshall, $2.00; A. Vidal, $1.00; O. N. Peltomea, $2.00. pensated for the. use of their own new man will be faced with a ing to hardtime all Electricians. J. Tito, $1.00; J. W. N. Baumann, SS STEEL ARTISAN Reports from many ships, and topis on the same basis as Car­ jig-saw puzzle. $2.00. J. Beresfordj. $3.00. the instances elaborated on in penters, all tools are to be left SS STEEL VENDOR SS ROBIN SHERWOOD COOPERATE J. A. Aramburu, $5.00; F. T. Osetek, this article, indicate a need for aboard ship so that the. next H. C. Henry. $10.00; J. Winley,, Jr., $5.00; A. L. M. Diaz, $5.00; M. Deconstant vigilance. manwill. be able to do his • job If at the end of a voyage, the Cunhh, $5.00; H. Duarte, $5^.00; L. $2.00; C. Preclaro, $2.00; R. E. BUss, All of the cases referred to efficiently. relief Electrician shows up be­ .$2.00; L. Bailey, $2.00; R, R. HighFook, $5.00; H. E. Long, $5.00; I. Another valuable thing. to fore the payoff, it would be very are based on actual fact. Names Quanico. $5.00; V. G. Orenicio, $5.00; tower, $2.00; E. Rosa, $2.00; M- E. L. J. White, $5.00; A. Hanstvedt, $2.00; B'rown, $2.00; A. Aran,cibia, $1,00; D. of ships, and companies have Chow Ging Song, $5,00; A. Princen, E. Aunspack, $2.00; M, R. Beavers, been omitted purposely. How:$3.00; J. Wm. Corcoran, $3.00; G. $2.00; J. E. Bpnd, $3.00; E. N. King, ever, they will be revealed when Mealis, $1.00; E. Vieco, $2.00; A.^ L. $2.00; H. A.. Manchester; $5,00; R. and if needed. Sadowski, $2.00; O, C. Bourne, $2.0Q; Copeland, $27.00; J. P. Banchard, $2.00; One final word of advice to S. S. Gar^^n, $5.00; R. Henningsen, W. J. Brady,. $2,00; R, M. Guild, By WM. (Curly) RENTZ. $5.00; Julius F. Bolz, $3.00; F. Krgabac, $2.00; M. Kramer, $1.00; C. Meyers, the Electricians: These are your BALTIMORE — Shipping has of weeks, things are in first class jobs that are involved. You$2.00; B-. gpicer, $4.00i R..E^ James, $2.00; C. Achoy, $2.00; E, Rose, $1.00; J. J. Flaherty, $3.00; E. Leasgang, been pretty slow here again for shape in this port. However, if $3.00. ' must discharge your duties in a $25.00.; F« Schumacher, $1.00. a week, and we think it will stay you plan to come here, make responsible manner. Gashoundg, SS STRATHMORE. slow for another week at least. sure you have enough of what and incompetents haye no place, J. C. Loffler, $1.00; G. S.. Lynch, When there is a change, we'll it takes to carry you through. in these positions. $2,00; E. Sextpn, $1.00; S. Daynoras, $1.00; J. S. Lewis, $2.00; S. F- let you know through the LOG. If you have a few bucks, you The SIU is going to retain jobs., Schuyler, $2.00; W. Verbo, $2.00; Crew For the time being, Baltimore is can enjoy the horse racing and SIU, A&G District for its membership, and it will^ of SS Strathmore, $5.00. a. good place to stay away from. the baseball while you wait for not allow irresponsible members, BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. We did have some payoffs, the ship. You know the ship to jeopardize the jobs of others, Wiiiiam Rentz, Agent Mulberry 4540. BOSTON 276 State St. in the Electricians' ratings. . seven in fact,, but. we had. only will be here eventually. Ben Lawson, Agent Richmond 2-0140 five sign-ons, which weren't Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 enough for this port. GALVESTON 308Vi—23rd, St. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 The. payoffsvjncludqd -three Ore. MOBILE 1 South . Lawrence St. Line ships and the sign-ons in­ Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 cluded two. As usual, when E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 things. ai-e a little tight here, it NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Jpe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 was the Ore ships that kept us ERLING.MELLE NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Get in touch with Rose M^lle going. That's something to re­ Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 member. about those- Ore Line PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. at 33 Alexander Avenue, DalyJ. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1635 City, San Francisco, California. scows, they keep a big. port op­ erating. SAN FRANCISCO 85 Third St. i* 4- 4Frenchy Michelet, Agent Douglas 2-5475 We didn't have much in the ALBERT J. McHUGH SAN JUAN, P.R .252 Ponce de Leon way of beefs, except for some L.-Craddock, Agent San Juan 2-5996 Your sister, Mrs. Charles overtime complaints,, on the Ore SAVANNAH 2 Ahercorn St. Jim Drawdy. Agent Phone 3-17^8 O'Donnel, wants you, to contact ships. Those. Ore ships keep us TACOMA 1519. Pacific St. her. busy all; thq. w.ay. But we got THE. SNAKE PIT; by Mary Jane mind itself. For instance, in the Wai^; Signet Books.. 192 pages; final analysis is mathematics .an Broadway 0484 everything - settled. 4. 4. 4... TAMPA 1809-1811 N, Franklin St. accurate tool for measuring the 25 cents, THOMAS G. GAIrVlN Ray White. Agent Phone. M-1323 VOTE OF THANKS.V universe* or is mathematics a Intei-est in this unusual semiWILMINGTON, Calif., 227ya Avalon Blvd. Your brother Matthew is an­ Naturally everyone here was quirk of the human mind which autobiographical novel has been E. B. Tilley, Agent Terminal 4-2874 xious to hear from you. His ad­ glad to. learn the results of the leads to conclusions quite impeyHEADQUARTERS - . 51 Benver St., NrY.C. dress: 50 Ellery Street,. South Cities Service election. Actually, heightened by the startling fectiy related to reality? SECRETARY-TREASURER moyie.. ma,de from it. Briefly, it Boston, Massachusetts.. Paul Hall nine to one was just about the is a subjective account- of the Sullivan can't give the anf» DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION 4-4-4, way we figured things would experiences of a young- woman swers, but he poses the ques­ Lindsey Williams A. K. POWERSv go. We'll, get those Cities Serv­ who suflfei's a mental breakdown, tions expertly and writes well. ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURER Get in touch with Riith, She's ice ships in line nowu Robert Matthews J. P. Shu.ler goes insane if you like,, and is This is an excellent book fOp Joseph Volpian at 357 Ward Avenue*. Norfolk, We owe the lads who've, been sent to a mental institution for those who enjoy- exploring the riding those Cities Service ships treatment. Virginia. fundamentals. SUP a big .vote of thahks. They stuck 4-4-4i. 4", The story is told in the first through thick and thin. They HONOLULU 16 Merchant, St. RICHARD L.. TOLBHv THE GILDED HEARSE, bp person, in flashes of comparative Phone 5-8777 ^ The radio from the SS John B, took all the company non^tensp Charlefr Gqtham, Signiit PORTLAND. Ill W.- Burpsida St. horror. However, the Bpokfti, I6qi-pp.g 29.. cent?.. Beac,on 4336 Waterman should be.turned in to and got the sh.^ throu^, the vote. Now, if they'll just stay L -> RICHMOND. Calif,. 257 5th St, Headquarters at. 51 Beaver St.j This, ia B; rathw pointless.- bvit aboard a couple more trips, we'll Phone 2599 New York. At least, the lady seems cured highly entertainingj novel abputi.. SAN FRANQISCO. S» -Clay St, get them the ;SIU contract. and is reunited with her hus­ a day in the life of the highi 4- 4Douglas 2-8363 The SIU earned a compliment BOYD. DAVIS powered, press agent for a multiSEATTLE, 86,.Seneca .St. for itself in Italy. To be more band. Main 0290 i, if i. million dollar New York pUblishr^ Helen Zahar of:.'3728. West 30th precise, the SIN crew of the SS WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. ing house—and about a day iHy THEi HMITATION5 OF SCI­ Street, Vancouver, British Cor Irenestar, a tanker - belonging to Terminal 4-3131 lunibia, wants to hear from you. the Triton Steamship company, ENCE#. byr Jr W. N» Sullivan; the life of his wife, whom- h^t Mo.ntor: Books. 192 pages; 35 knocks sprawling in a ginmiU> Canadian District got a big compliment from Cap­ in one scene. HARRY Dr DED^AIaCHOW tain -Salvatore- Lizzio of Ignazio cents* MONTREAL 404 Le Moyne St. Your sister Mae wants .you. to Lizzio &• Company of Catania, The burden of Mr. Sullivan's Both principals enjoy a spot o£.7 Marquette 5909 HALIFAX;. 128'/, Hollis St. get' in touch with, her at. 6 All- agent for Triton. argument, is. that the more we adultery, and endless quantitieRj Phone . 3-8911 ston. Place; Boston 14,; Mass. Captain Lizzio sent a - letter to. learn about the physical and of liquor are consumed by the* PORT ARTHUR 63 Cumberland St. if if ifs Triton, in whi^, he, said that the structural nature of the imiverse hero and others who flit in and? Phone North 1229 PHILIP- SWDERcrew of the Irenestar was the the -less we know'. Every new out of the story. Finally the, pub-., PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Contact your cousin, Mary A.-. best American crew he ever had discovery discloses, new, mys­ licity chap and his wife make? Phone: 5591 TORONTO lllA Jarvis St. Brown,. 37 Trotting Road Pack,- met as an agent. teries, and ultimate truth re­ up, without quite forgiving eacha Elgin. 5719 Lowell, Mass.. She is anxious to The-chief;of customs for Cata­ mains. unfathomable; As a re­ other. VICTORIA,. B.C 602 Boughton St. Anyone who starts the books hear from you; nia: and--the, Cap^JnrsOil-:. the> poTji- sult, a survey of the limitations ' Empire 4531 will finish it. Things move fast^ of science becomes a restatement endorsed CaptainLjzzio's . note. VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. Pacific . 7824 KAlaJO ^P0PP The . crew of the Irenestar must of; basic problems of philosophy. and the brittle make-believes See Joe Volpian at Headquar­ have made a real impression. Naturally^ the author must philosophizing in the conversa?,; HEADQUARTERS. 512 MeGill St. Despite the unfortfinate fact give emphatic attention to the tion is eminently readable if not? Montreal Plateau. 670 ters, 51. Beaver St.j New York' that we are having a-slow-couple possible limits of the human very enriching. -City, about, your, passport; RMmme S^mg Shws Dom SlU HRLLS �l"< Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Tuesday, May lu,' WHAT irmnK., • CT-• ,y • -J- ^ rV'J "f "Si '• >o ,' '' QUESTION: Within recent weeks the SIU Canadian District has regained from the com­ munists junsdiction over Eastern Canadian shipping. What effect do you think this develop­ ment will have on the over-all picture in maritime- JOE CAMBLOR. Utility: BUDDY LIST, DM: GEORGE W. THAYER, BR: LOUIS GOOCH, AB: RALPH C. MILLS, Stajvard: I think that this development The stronger a union is, the When any group of seamen I feel that a good job was done The more strength we gain, means that genuine unity be­ more it can do for itself in bet­ makes advances, seamen every­ in Canada. Seamen and water­ the better off the Union is when* tween the seamen of the two tering conditions and wages. "The where ultimately benefit. With front workers everywhere are countries, Canada and the Unit­ SIU Canadian District has now the communists out, and replaced probably glad that the SIU ever a beef comes our way. The ed States, will now become a been greatly strengthened by an organization of seamen in­ cleared up a muddy situation. communists in control in Canada fact. They both now have a through the work of the Inter­ terested primarily in strict trade Everybody, the seamen of Can­ were a weak link in the solidar* single purpose — to win better national, which in turn will ben­ union objectives, the Canadian ada and the United States, and ity of seamen in North America wages, working conditions and efit from that District's strength seamen are now on the road to the maritime industry of Canada — they weakened labor every­ improved job security. Canadian should a beef come up caUing a new deaL For them it means will benefit by the move. When where. I'm in full accord with any move that combats commu­ seamen will no longer have to for the entire Union and all its decent wages and conditions. the International expelled the nism, and I'm sure that the sea­ battle constantly over things Districts to put all power into They will have the protection communist-led CMU five years men of Canada will find that which never benefit them. They the fight. The SIU was' wise to of a Union that places their in­ ago, it began the clean-up camconditions will begin to improve will not have to fight the com­ go into Canada to clarify the terests first. Under the control of pmgn; now it has been com­ munists' political battles, as they situation. I'm sure that with the the communists this was never pleted and the SIU has another now that they have only their economic betterment to worry had been doing when the party- SIU being much stronger now, victory to its credit. The entire about. The move by the Canad­ possible, because the party's po­ domihated Canadian Seamen's the operators here will listen eastern, seaboard is now free ian District has solidified the en­ Union was in control. For the more closely during contract ne­ litical goals were always given from commie control and the first time they now have a real gotiations and the operators in first consideration. That's all SIU is stronger than ever. All tire east coast of North America, and has made stronger the seaUnion. Canada will do the same. over, now. seamen will profit by the move. men^s movement. CHARLES SCHERHANS, AB: B. PRITKEN, Wiper: DON SELKIRK, OS: FRANK THROP. AB: WILLIAM ZARKAS, DM: The difficult job done in Can­ The victory of the SIU over Among other things, the Can­ At one time I .was a member In my opinion the strengthen­ ada by the SIU Canadian District the communists in Canada is a adian District's victory over the of the Canadian Seamen's Un­ will pay off in great benefits for step toward driving the commu­ communists solidifies the posi­ ion, so I know from personal ex­ ed position of the SIU Canadian Ihe seamen who are now under nists out of maritime and all tion of the Seafarers Interna­ perience that Canadian seamen District means that the Canad­ Ihe banner of the Seafarers In- other industries, where they have tional Unioii on the east coast. are much better off under SIU ian Seamen's Union finally went lernational Union. In the recent done nothing for the workers, But the most important thii^, I contracts than they ever were too far in trying to shove com­ campaign we not only brought except to cause confusion. The think, is that the Canadian Sea­ under CSU. There is a vast dif­ munist party policy down the great benefits to the Canadian strengthening of the Canadian men will now find that they'll ference between the two unions. throats of its membership. As a seaman I'm against the commu­ seamen, but also benefitted the District will in turn strengthen I feel that the SIU is one hund­ nist party, and I'm sure most of be working for better wages, un­ whole International. Events in the entire SIU. The victory of red percent ahead of the CSU ihe future will undoubtedly the SIU means better conditions der better conditions. Under the in conditions, wages and security the Canadian seamen are, too. prove that the recapture of the for Canadian seamen, who have CSU they never had any pro- for seamen. As Canadian ship­ Up to now they couldn't say so. The way they have gone for the situation in Canada by the SIU had a rough go of it until the lection. They were always be­ owners learn to abide by SIU SIU Canadian District proves will be the opening wedge in present. They are far behind ing called out to fight for the contracts, the Canadian seamen that they want good Union prin­ cleaning all unions of commie American conditions and wages, schemes cooked up by the com­ will more and more realize the ciples. I believe that Canadian domination. The sooner this is but with Canadian seamen now advantages of these contracts. seamen will fully support the done, the better off will be the a strong part of our organization, munists. Now if they have any It's a good thing to see that we SIU Candian District, which is men of the unions involved. The they will go ahead with the rest beefs to fight, they'll be over the have so many brother seamen a Union for their protection and seamen in Canada have a great of us toward a better way of things all seamen are interested in Canada who don't go for benefit only. And they'll enjoy future before them. living. in—wages and conditions. conunie strong-arm stuff. the belter pay and conditions. i f ' V t 'L ' 'i 1 � 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. 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Title A name given to the resource May 10, 1949 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XI, No. 17 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU CANADIAN FULFILLING CONTRACTS WITH NEW OPERATORS CS FINDS 19'OBJECTIONS'TO SIU CERTIFACATION CSU SEAMEN SHOW PREFERENCE FOR SIU LANDLOCKED SAN MARINO PUTS HER BID IN FOR FAST MARITIME BUCK SEAMEN MOURN PASSING OF RAYMOND SHEA SHIPPING IS FAIR IN NEW YORK BUT ITS NOTHING TO BRAG ABOUT SAN JUAN AWAITS SHIPPING RISE NEW ORLEANS SEAFARERE HELPING CAMPAIGN OF AFL FOOD COUNCIL MOBILE FORESEES CONTINUED FAIR SHIPPING TACOMA CALLS COBB CREWMAN CREDIT TO SIU ENGINEERS STILL AFTER JOBS OF ELECTRICIANS ALCOHOLISM HAS BEEN PROBLEM OF MANY CULTURES UNION STRENGTH MADE US CONDITIONS TOPS,SAYS VETERAN OF DECADE ON BRITISH SHIPS SIU CREW THWARTS ILLEGAL CUSTOMS RAID IN VENEZUELA BISHOP,FORMER SEAFARERS ENTERS IIIINOIS POLITICS GOOD UNION CREW MAKES CAPE RACE CLICK ENGINEERS STILL TRYING TO TAKE ELECTRICIAN'JOBS FROM THE SIU BALTIIMORE SHIPPING SLOWS DOWN Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/10/1947 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log