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Vol. mill No. 6 SEAFARERSALOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO
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• i'-'j--; 4* - i,; " •• .• ' • •'f Delta and IVaferman AAeany Hits First Subsidies Under'70 Act Grain Plan Awarded to SlU-contractors WashiB^n, D.C. between April and September will accomodate 89 cargo light Meany The first two government of 1973 for use in the com ers. AFL-CIO President Meany Here is the statement by shipbuilding contracts under the pany's U.S. and Gulf to East The LASH ship design is a has attacked White House plans AFL-CIO President George new maritime program have Coast of South America trade. new, innovative shipping sys to set aside the requirement that Meany, issued shortly after the been aWarded to two SIU- The vessels will be 845 feet in tem, with each vessel equipped 50 percent of shipments of White House announced its contracted companies—e 11 a length with a 100 foot beam, with a 500-ton traveling gantry grain to Communist-bloc na grain plan. Steamship Lines and Water and will be capable of carrying crane for unloading and dis- man Steamship Corporation. 74 Lighters and 288 contain chargiag the cargo lighters over tions be transported in Ameri "The action of the President can-flag vessels. In addition, Waterman has ers. the stem. The crane has the in setting aside the requirement capacity to handle as many as that fifty percent of any ship been awarded an operating- 1973 Delivery He said the proposal "con differential subsidy contract four loaded lighters containing stitutes a repudiation of firm ments of grain to Communist- The Waterman ships, which nearly 1,600 tons of cargo in bloc coimtries be transported in covering eight existing vessels commitments made by Presi operating on Trade Route 18. will be delivered between De an hour, according to the Mari dents Johnson and Kennedy American vessels constitutes a cember 1973 and May 1974, time Administration. repudiation of firm commit Waterman became the first new "and also represents an "unwar operator to write a 20-year will operate on Trade Route Captain Jay Qark, President ranted blow at the livelihoods ments made by Presidents 18 (between U.S. Atlantic and of Delta Steamship Lines, Johnson and Kennedy. Those operating subsidy contract since of American seafaring men." 1941. Gulf Coast Ports of Red Sea, signed the shipbuilding contract commitments were intended to Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean 20-year Freeze Announcement of the sub for his company, with Mr. Gib give proper consideration to ports). son signing for the government The White House plan is the legitimate interests of sidy award contracts was made part of the new drive to open here by Andrew E. Gibson, Each of the Waterman ships and Henry Z. Carter, President American seamen and to the will measure 983 feet 4 inches, for the Avondale Slfipyards. trade with Red China and serves public interest in the main Assistant Secretary of Com to thaw out of 20-year freeze merce for Maritime Affairs. including a 48-foot overhang of For the Waterman Company, tenance of an American mer the lighter-handling crane at the Edward P. Walsh, President, on Red Chinese exports and chant marine. The Delta and Waterman imports. stem, and will have a 100 foot signed, with Mr. Gibson and shipbuilding contracts are for beam. The Waterman ships Mr. Carter. "The availability of a surplus six Lighter-A board Ships The move recalls the battle of grain for sale abroad is the that was fought in 1963 when (LASH) vessels—three for result of Federal farm sub each company. the late President Kennedy sidies and price supports which ISfh SlUNA Convention proposed wheat sale to Russia, dwarf in dimensions the level $170 Million the wheat to be shipped on Set for [Vashington, D.C. of Federal aid now provided The two contracts total Washington, D.C. Russian or other foreign flag the merchant marine. The ships. nearly $170 million. The gov The 15th Biennial Convention of the Seafarers Intemational American maritime industry, ernment will subsidize the dif Labor objected vigorously and which is now suffering acute Union of North America will be held at the Statler-Hilton Hotel ference between the shipyard here froui June 21 to June 25. President Kennedy subsequently economic adversity and wide price and the cost of building issued an Executive Order re spread unemployment, depends the ships in a low-cost foreign The SIUNA executive board will meet Wednesday June 16 quiring that 50 percent of the for a large part of its work shipyard. This construction- at Piney Point, Md. grain be shipped in American upon the fifty percent cargo differential subsidy tentatively Delegates from SIUNA affiliates in the U.S., Canada and the bottom, where available. That preference system and policy. has been established at approxi Caribbean will attend the Washington sessions. They will be the order also had the support of The sudden abandonment to mately 44 percent of the con representatives of more than 85,000 members of the SIUNA President Johnson. that policy, in the face of past tract price, pending final review affiliates. Later, the International Long commitments and assurances, of foreign cost information. The convention will consider matters of interest to the union shoremen's Association refused constitutes a breach of faith All of the vessels will be and to the labor movement as a whole. Speakers from government, to load grain aboard the foreign and an unwarranted blow at built at the Avondale Shipyards industry and labor will address the delegates. ships until the 50 percent re the livelihoods of American in New Orleans. The Delta Also on the agenda are officers reports, reports of affiliates quirement was enforced. seafaring men." vessels are slated for delivery and several resolutions.
THE PRESIDENTS REPORT Beginning of a New Day br PMK Httl
Tne government's award of constraction differen Marine Act were in a position to replace ships. The shipping must increase its participation in cargo tial subsidy funds to Delta Steamship Lines for the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 changed that by carrying and that is what those of us interested in the building of three LASH type vessels, and a similar extending the benefits of construction differentid future of the fleet must collectively attempt to achieve. award for another three LASH vessels to the Water subsidy and operating differential subsidy to all seg We must find our way out of the tragic condition man Steamship Cooperation, along with an operating ments of the American merchant marine. which finds our U.S.-fiag ships carrying less than 5 differential subsidy award to Waterman for eight The terms and conditions of the 1936 Merchant per cent of American foreign commerce. And we existing vessels on Trade Route 18 are hopeful signs Marine Act, if they had been allowed to continue, must increase om: participation in the carriage of for the American merchant marine and for Seafarers. could have meant slow but sime death for those com government generated cargoes by insisting upon in The two SIU-(}ontracted companies received the panies outside the range of the subsidy benefits. creased usage of American-flag ships beyond the first firm awards under the new maritime program to This was apparent to us more than ten years ago, present 50 per cent application of the Cargo Prefer revitalize the American merchant marine. when we began the campaign to attempt to bring ence Law. The building contract awards will ^ve Delta and about a change. The fight, as every SIU man is well These objectives will not be a cinch. One problem Waterman an opportunity to build U.S. flag vessels aware, was long and tougji. But it was successful in is the fact that the government agencies who contract which they otherwise would not have been able to that we achieved passage of the new Act. However, for the carriage of government generated cargoes are do. as we have stated so often, that achievement is only constantly seeking ways and means to favor foreign It is hoped that these first subsidy contract awards the first round of what must be a continuing battle to shipping. Another problem is that foreign shipping imder the new merchant marine program will mark reverse the trend of the decline of American shipping. interests are constantly seeking to prevent the rebuild As heartening as the Delta and Waterman Steam ing of the American merchant marine. the beginning of a new day for American-flag ship ship developments are, we can have no illusions. In ping. It also is the first step in the implementation of order to make the American merchant marine viable A case in point are the current attempts by foreign the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, which calls for and competitive and capable of expansion, we must ^nd runaway-flag interest to assault the Jones Act a government-supported building program of 300 new stay in the fight to help bring this about. It will be a which reserves domestic shipping to U.S.-fiag vessels, vessels over the next ten-year period. tou^ campaign all the way. It will be a long up-hill and to weaken the cargo preference laws. The full implementation of the program cannot struggle before this country has a competitively effec So while we fight to affect implementation of the come about too soon. With 80 per cent of the Amer tive fleet that provide security for the nation and for Merchant Marine Act of 1970 which offers the ican-flag merchant fleet 20 years old or over, the the professional seafarer. opportunity for the revival of American shipping we remaining life the greatest part of our shipping The problem confronting all of us in maritime is must, at the same time, carry out a vi^lant battle capacity is short, to say the least. Without govern not only to find the ways and means to put new against those who would remove it from the seas. ment assistance few companies are in a position to vessels in the water. We must enable them to stay For those in this country who are concerned about replace their rapidly over-aging vessels. busy—and that means cargo must be available, the present and the future of American shipping, and Only those of the original 14 companies who whether of the commercial variety or that which is they certainly include Seafarers, the alternatives are enjoyed subsidy under the terms of the 1936 Merchant U.S. government generated. This means that American clear. We must maintain the fight. Page 2 Seafarers Log Seafarers Educational Conference 100 Delegates Probe Union Goals and Problems
Piney Point, Md. • The SIU education program which included The value of membership participation—the examination of the union's program in vocation involvement of each Seafarer in all aspects of al, trade union and academic fields. his union—was stressed at the second SIU Edu • The SIU Constitution and its provisions cation Conference at Piney Point. concerning the rights, privileges and obligations Delegates, chosen from the rank-and-file SIU of each union member. membership, solidly supported recommendations • The SIU contract and the economics of the made by delegates at the first full-scale educa maritime potential of the Merchant Marine Act tion conference held in March. Those recom of 1970. mendations were reported in the May Special • The SIU pension, vacation and welfare Issue of the Seafarers Log. A third education conference at the Harry programs. Lundeberg School of Seamanship is now under • Union meetings and shipboard behavior, way. including the ways the membership makes itself The conferences are designed to give the SIU heard through participation. member an opportunity to learn first hand the • Legal issues and political action. problems of his industry and the prospects for _ Delegates to the conference were given the the future. opportimity to carefully review and question the The conferences represent a commitment both union's efforts in all these fields, and thus to gain to keeping members abreast of the latest devel an understanding of the changing times and opments in maritime and, through knowledge, changing problems. making his participation in union affairs more Delegates also took a long look at the educa meaningful. tion programs being pioneered at the Harry In each of the seven working days of the Lundeberg School in trade union education, conference, delegates and union officials dis career training and in the academic fields. Im cussed problems confronting the SIU, and ways portant and serious discussion was given the they can be met and overcome. idea of expanding the union's educational role The free-wheeling discussions focused on to embrace the entire membership. seven major topics, topics chosen to supplement Delegates came away from the conference at the basic knowledge of all the delegates. The the end of its ten-day run with a greater working topics were: knowledge of their union and of their importance • Labor union history, with particular em to it now and in the future. phasis of the growth and development of sea- It is that kind of knowledge that will forge fering unions and the accomplishments of the unity in the SIU and enable it to meet the •\ ' Seafarers International Union. challenges of the future.
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June 1971 Pagr3 SlU History: Our Key to the Future A topic taken up during the May Educational Conference result of the ability of the SIU to remain alert to changing times covered the history of the Seafarers International Union and its and adapt to new challenges. This is the result of an informed development from the seeds provided by the first American trade and active membership. unionists, who fought for the rights of the working man as early And the membership that has coped with and overcome the as the 1700's. problems of the past is now meeting the needs of the present. The delegates foimd that the gains won by labor through the This was evident in the role the SIU played in working for and years were hard-fought struggles which often resulted in organiza achieving passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The SIU tions of working man having to battle not only their employers, provided the leadership for the Administration's plans to revitalize but hostile courts, police and militia and government as well. the failing American merchant fleet. But primarily the session on SIU history showed the delegates, Through a campaign of information that brought the plight of some of whom have been SIU men since 1938 and others recent the declining shipping industry to the attention of all segments of newcomers, how the seaman had to fight through the years to the American public—local, state and federal ofiScials, members of lift himself from a virtual shipboard slave to his present status. Congress and the Administration and the private citizen who The delegates learned that this achievement was not without a keeps them in oflSce—^the SIU shaped public opinion so that the high cost. Be^nning with the birth of the seamen's union move merchant marine bill was easily enacted into law by a Congress ment under Andrew Fureseth and continuing through the years that listened to its constituents across the country and voted for of struggles and strikes under Harry Lundeberg, many profession its passage. al sailors risked their health, their freedom and their lives to insure The delegates talked about what this history of success meant that the SIU would survive. for the future. After reviewing the many accomplishments along the long road from the union's beginnings, they considered the The bitter organizing battles with Isthmian, Cities Service, present and future of the industry. Robin Lines and others showed the determination of the Seafarers They heard of the history of the Harry Lundeberg School of to win freedom of representation. The struggle with Communist- Seamanship and what it means to the future of any Seafarer who controlled factions in labor proved the determination of the SIU desires to advance in his job. to secure political freedom in the labor movement. They heard that the challenges that face the union in this day As the organization became stronger, the delegates learned, it and age are not going to be fouj^t on the picket lines of the past was able to pioneer a better life for the professional sailor. A but in the Congress, the courts and in the halls of government. pension program was established; a health and welfare plan to help The delegates learned that they have much to be proud of from the Seafarer and his family was instituted and educational scholar the past—the result of an informed, active membership. And, if ships opened the doors of many colleges to SIU families for the this participation continues as it has before, it will insure a proud first time. future in the continuing history of the SIU and will bring a stiU The history discussion showed that such progress has been the better life to every member and his family. Chairmen Report on History
Alton Booth Pat Fox Qyde Lanier Robert C. Thomas New Orleans San Francisco New Orleans Philadelphia The SIU Charter came out, We have all been part of My name is Qyde Lanier I caimot help from feeling October 14, 1938. The old ISU Labor History and SIU History and I come from way down with great interest, and with gave birth to our great rmion. as members of the SIU, regard yonder in New Orle^, the kind regards, the achievements On the West Coast, West Coast less of age. queen city of the south as we and the establishment of the sailors gave the SIU its birth, I feel these conferences are jJI know weU. educational conference school, and at the time the SIU had 60 important and beneficial to the In our workshop this morn of the great importance of the contracts. Our union was very membership and should be con ing we discussed in detail and training program, not only for young at the start of World War tinued as we have much more at great length the history of the' trainee, but for each and II. Seems as if the NMU was labor history to make in the our union in particular and the everyone of us who are the finking and still is finking on future. At these conferences history of the labor movement body of this great union. the SIU at various times. Our much can be discussed more in general. We had a very good And I must say I am very wages and conditions were poor clearly than at shore meetings exchange of opinions, thoughts much impressed with the ad at this time. At the start of or ship board meetings. We and ideas in our discussions ministration and the direct re World War II om: union struck have^ the time now to think of and, as a result, I for one sponsibility, and dedicate de for a bonus in September 1941. the future, which I think looks learned a great deal more about votion of our elected repre The Robin Moore was sunk in sort of bleak. I hate to say it the history and background of sentatives in the unity of the the South Atlantic Ocean. The but it looks like we might wind our union. You know, I don't membership of this organiza SIU then took on the job of de up like the airplane industry. want to sound like the Ancient tion. livering the cargoes to the war The time is now for us to bring Mariner or as if my first ship zone. In the war years, two forward our problems, to the was Noah's Ark. But I have ships were named after two SIU public, to educate the public been around this union since heroes. on our problems. Yes, Brothers its beginning and believe me Brother Paul Hall won elec I believe these confereiices are brothers there is one lesson I tion and our union became the well worth the time, and should have learned from our history. leader of maritime unions. Con be carried on in the future. And that is that nobody ever ditions have improved 100 per gave us anything—anything we •• i:.ifflp I" cent. ever got we got by ourselves by our own efforts. • Seaf^.iog Chairmen Report on Education
M. D. Brendle Peter Gonzalez Alexander McElhenny E. Sylvester Houston New Orleans Philadelphia Mobile Where do the kids learn the I represent the delegation In our Workshop #3 this In our workshop this morn bad parts, from us. from New Orleans. I think that morning we discussed in great ing we were given some of the Overseas travel, a matter of being here for two and naif detail the education programs finer points and history of the teachers and proper instruc days makes me a very proud of our union and the Harry HLSS, and the SIU education tion. member of this wonderful un Lundeberg School of Seaman program. Heard there was a good ion. In our workshop this ship. I certainly want to ex This program is something poker game, that's why I came morning, we discussed the im press my amazement at what we all should be proud of, and here, but now that I've seen portance and the theme of this is being done here at the should support wholeheartedlyi HLSS I am going to get my seminar, education. I, for one, school. because it is one of the first of high school diploma. have always believed that a I, for one, have always re its kind, and to me it is really If you disbelieve me, go to better informed man will be of gretted that I was unable to grand. the HLSS classrooms. better service in every aspect of finish school. I dropped out and So we should all strive to We are learning more than job, duty and work. Remember started going to sea at the age try and help these new guys on these kids. that nobody is perfect, a con of 16. board ship and try to give them stant critic is never helpful. We I suppose that you could say a little of the ttdngs that we believe in the way our train that goiog to sea is my educa have learned over the years, ees are being tau^t. My only tion in itself and I guess that because, Brothers, Piney Point regret is that I was not up here is very true. and HLSS are the life line of sooner. My own personal ex And we all know ^that sea the SIU. perience will account for an men are great readers and many So keep up the good work. episode of what we are doing of us are self-educated as a re Brothers, you are doing a now here at Piney Point. In our sult of our experience and our grand thing. workshop this morning we had travels. But what we are doing the privilege of listening to here at Piney Point to help some of the instructors in the these young fellows improve school. To say I'm glad I'm a themselves is simply wonderful. member is not enough. To say I am happy this union is grow ing is not enough. To say we are better educated and in formed makes me a very, very proud member of this union. Education: Building the Whole Man The delegates to the May Conference heard an After inspection of the facilities for training these ashore, in cooperation with the University of Ne education instructor tell them that education today young men and talks with them and their instructors, braska. is becoming a very important part of the Seafarer's the delegates were favorably impressed with the vo Since the inception of the SIU Scholarship Pro life as a worker, as a union member and as a citi cational education and voiced opinions that the HLSS gram, nearly 100 Seafarers or children of Seafarers zen. They were told that education builds the whole graduates would turn out to be good, capably-trained have been awarded college scholarships. The at man, the whole person. shipmates. tending members learned that these grants were re The technological changes in the maritime indus The sessions on education also considered the aca cently increased to $10,000 to cover tuition for a try require new skills and, to keep up with changes demic aspect and reviewed the recently-established four year education. in the economics of the industry, a Seafarer must be program designed to broaden the horizons of the The May Educational Conference followed the informed, alert and aware of the need for change HLSS trainees. It offers remedial reading under the lead of previous conferences and agreed on certain and political action. guidance of professional specially-trained reading spe recommendations concerning the educational pro The delegates studied the pioneering educational cialists to bolster students' reading skills and prepare gram. They recommended: program conducted by their union to prepare the them for further academic advancement. • That the SIU Scholarship program be reviewed membership for these new responsibilities—a pro Another facet", the pioneering GEO (General Edu with the possibility of making ffie benefits of higher gram that blends together the vocational, trade un cational Development) study course allows young education available to more members and their de ion and academic aspects of education to provide a men who have dropped out of high school for one pendents. reason or another to undergo a period of person program that is unique in the nation and one that • That a review be made of the recertification is winning admiration and enthusiastic support from alized intensive instruction to prepare them for a high school equivalency diploma. programs to meet the need and preserve the rights leading educators. of members who will be maiming the more sophis They were reminded of the vocational program In the short period since the GED instruction be gan, the delegates learned, HLSS has achieved a high ticated ships that will be coming into service imder that has, for years, provided the membership with the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. the skills that have enabled them to move up to degree of success. A total of 51 of 54 trainees who more responsible and better paying jobs and an op have taken the difficult state-administered examina • That a study be made toward developing a com portunity to guarantee a better life for their families. tion were successful and earned their high school prehensive steward department training program to They discussed in depth the vocational training equivalency certificates. upgrade all members of the department. program at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman The program impressed the delegates to the May • That every effort be made to encourage full par ship that offers a chance for a career in the American conference to such an extent that they recommended ticipation in shipboard meetings by all crew mem merchant marine. This entry-rating training program that it be made available to all Seafarers, whether at bers to further their trade union education and espe is strengthening the union by recruiting capable the school, at sea or on the beach. Acting on su Thomas Ulisse San Francisco In our Workshop #4 this morning our topic for discussion was the S.I.U. Constitution. We had a very informative session with brothers Riley and Mc Cartney answering all oiu: ques tions and explaining in full de tail some points which were not clear in our minds and believe me, brothers, there were quite - K'', a few ^eas in which some of our members had widely dif ferent ideas and understand ings. But after our discussions Gov. Luis A. Ferre of Puerto Rico ^ many of these items were clari Visits HLSS During Conference fied. H Therefore, I urge each and Gov. Luis A. Ferre of Puerto Rico, center, pauses during a visit to the Harry Lundeberg School every one of you to make the of Seamanship to talk with Seafarers from Puerto Rico attending the May Educational Confer necessary effort to acccomplish ence. Delegates and school officials gave him a complete tour of the Piney Point facility during his this, as it is in your interest to visit. With Gov. Ferre are Resident Commissioner Jorge L." Cordova, second from right, and Keith be well informed when it comes Terpe, right, SIUNA vice president. to the constitution. Page 6 Chairmen Report Contract Spells Out Archie Davis San Francisco This morning Workshop # 1 SIU Working Conditions unanimously approved adoption of the recommendations on our The SIU contract provides the Seafarer with delegates matched their appraisal of benefits contract submitted at the last a guarantee of the best wages, working condi with those expressed by delegates attending the Educational Conference held at tions and job secmity of any maritime nation, first SIU conference and concurred in the fol Piney Point, Md. delegates to the May educational conference lowing recommendations for inclusion in future What is a Contract? were told. contract: It is a written negotiable In discussions of the contract, the delegates • A provision for alternatives in case the agreement between the SIU and heard the proud history of its development from designated ratings are unwilling or xmable to the companies to set forth, the the early days of the union, to its present state perform the duties of ship's chairman, educa wages, overtime, rates, job of superiority. tion director or secretary-reporter. security provisions, work rules, Delegates learned that each new benefit— • A provision for an alternative day for and living conditions aboard whether in Wages, overtime, days off, pensions ship's meetings skipped because a ship is in or other fringe benefits—^was hard won. None port. ship, in precise language, so of the items, delegates learned, came without that each party will know what sacrifice and many were won only at the cost is expected of them. of personal danger and personal injury. In order to appreciate the But beyond that, the contract is the basic benefits of working under a un document of the union, and delegates to the ion contract, the union mem conference were thoroughly informed of its bers should look to the past, to provisions on the duties of a Seafarer at sea, the early days when there were his rights aboard ship, and its importance to no such written agreements be him ashore, both now and in the future. tween employer and employees. And although the SIU contract is the best available for seagoing men today, it is not a John Kucharski static ddcument. Delegates and o£Scers of the New Orleans SIU alike were firm on the point that the search The contract is very im for a better life for the professional sailor is a portant, and we should all get never-ending quest. to know it better. I know that To reach the goal requires skillful bargaining, I've learned a lot about the delegates were told, bargaining that, on the one contract today, and a lot of hand, advances the standards of living of Sea • Raising deck maintainence vacation pay to questions were answered. The farers and on the other hand preserves the in the level of other Group I ratings. conference is a good thing, and dustry in which they work. • New job descriptions in accordance with I think we should talk it up Delegates were told that the SIU had used the changed technology of modem-era vessels. when we get back to the ships. restraint at the bargaining table and that the • Modernization of crew's quarters on older A lot of guys talk when they restraint had produced the best jobs to members ships. don't know what they are talk ratio in the maritime field. • An upgrading program for cooks and stew ing about. They should come to The same kind of restraint and care enabled ards. these conferences and leam the SIU pension fund to grow steadily, soundly • Compensation for crews on containerships what it's all about. Then they and securely thus insuring a life of dignity to -would know what they are talk with rapid tum-aroxmds. men who retire from the sea. • Review of Section 39, Article 2, relating to ing about. Unions that failed to use the same kind of securing a ship for sea before it leaves the care have evaporated peiision funds, dele harbor. gates were told, and have risked the future of • Review of the six-month shipping limita their members for quick and easy money. By tion "B" seniority members in the light of pres demanding too much at the bargaining table ent shipping conditions. Andrew Lewis other unions have jeopardized the pension rights • Development of an educational program to New Orleans of their members and their futxire security as keep ship's committee members informed of I am very glad that I came to well. latest developments. this conference, because I have The SIU's hard won benefits are secure and Delegates felt that these recommendations learned much. Today we talked implementation of the 1970 Merchant Marine when implemented would prove once again that about our contracts, and we Act will provide an opportunity to increase the the SIU contract is a living document, adaptable learned how important this benefits in the future, delegates were told. to sensible change and written with a view to document is to us. We also And in their examination of the contract, the ward the security and dignity of the Seafarer. learned about the many fights we had to get. the kind of con tract we have today. It is im portant that every member get to know the contract and what it stands for. • I.. Frank Russo New Orleans I think we are all getting a great deal out of this con ference. I think the important thing now is that we bring the message back to the ship and discuss what we have talked about here. Talking about our union contract is very im portant because it means so much to us. A lot of us never took the time to study our con tract, and that's why I think these conferences are so good. I hope we keep them up so that as many of our brothers as possible can come and leam about our union. June 1971 ? Fringe Benefits Make Up n ^1 Seafarers' Quality of Life -n -H The SIU, time after time, innovated changes in the the Seafarer of worries about retirement days, of with the union's desire to assure its men and their benefit structure of seagoing unions, delegates to the fears that he will have to live in poverty while he families the best health care available. May educational conference learned. should be enjoying relaxed contentment. And there is still more to the quality of life, the For example, the SIU negotiated the first pension For those reasons, delegates were told that a pen delegates discovered. A key element in life is the for seagoing workers in 1950. While that pension sion plan is nothing to tamper with, it is for the amount and quality of leisure time. And the SIU provided payment of $7Q a month, it also provided a young and the older member and it is security with program to assure Seafarers a pleasiurable vacation foundation on which to build life-long security for dignity forever. was explained to those attending the conference. Seafarers and to assure them a decent standard of The SIU pension is secure and financially sound Vacations for sea-going men were just a dream living in their later years. because the union has taken a responsible course in until the SIU obtained them in 1951. Like the pen All of the benefits of SIU membership today, dele funding and pension management. Delegates were told sion plan, the first vacation payments were modest— gates learned, stem from the union's perpetud com that the pension fund of the National Maritime Un $115 a year. But like the pension plan, the benefits mitment to the quality of life. ion, on the other hand, is in trouble and NMU mem grew through skillful negotiation. Life's quality is an important focus of all trade bers' pension rights are threatened because the lead Today a Seafarer at entry rating qualifies for a unions, and of necessity the process of attaining ership took the easy course. $1,000 vacation payment; in middle ratings he earns quality is an on-going process of improvement and There are other things that contribute to the quality a $1,200 vacation and for key ratings, the vacation refinement. of life. payment is $1,400. Delegates learned that the Va To illustrate the continuing growth of benefits, One of them is health care, and here the delegates cation Plan has paid more than $82 million in its delegates to the May conference studied the cmrent found the SIU has a well-rounded program that in 20 year history. SIU pension plan, which last year made a dramatic cludes concentration on the safety and well-being of Education, too, plays a role in the quality of life stride forward. the Seafarer and provision for the health care needs and the SIU plan to expand the educational horizons The 1970 improvement was to allow a man to of his family. of its members and their dependents was explained to retire on full pension of $250 a month with 20 years The SIU belief in preventive medicine, a belief that conference delegates. of seatime. T^e extension of the benefits, delegates shows itself in the network of coast-to-coast SIU They heard the details of the SIU Scholarship found, was achieved without altering the medical clinics, was explained to conference delegates. Staffed Program under which Seafarers and their dependents coverage given retired Seafarers and the coverage by professionals and equipped with the best medical can qualify for four-year college scholarships amount given their wives under the welfare plan. tools, the clinics play an important role in the life ing to $10,000 in aid. Also unchanged was the provision for a Sea of a Seafarer and his family. Nearly 100 students, a third of them working Sea farer's retirement at 65 years of age with 15 years When serious illness strikes the Seafarer and his farers, have been helped through college by the pro seatime or at any age with 12 years seatime when family have the umbrella protection of the Welfare gram. retirement is forced by disability. Plan, delegates were told. The Welfare Plan benefits In pension, health care, vacation and scholarships But, the delegates concluded, the real value of a are the best in the maritime industry and are con the SIU has made and keeps a deep commitment to pension is in its effect on the quality of life. It rids stantly under review for improvement in accordance the happiness of the member, to the quality of his life. Workshop Chairmen Report John Dehring Calvin Price John Sullivan W. Soltarez New Orleans Norfolk Seattle Houston In our class today we were This morning in Workshop For 30 years I have carried My name is W. Soltarez or told we were here to get the #2 we had a very constructive my union book and I am proud better known as Groucho from answers on any questions we meeting on pension, welfare, of it. I was in this union long the port of Houston, Tex. This had to ask whether good, bad, and the vacation plans. before a pension plan ever is not a brainwash school. This or indifferent so we could im Our instructors answered came into effect. Now someone is to show all seamen where prove our knowledge of the many questions which we all has to pay for this. You, me, their money is going and what SIU and the industry as a learned from. the company, and our officials, it is doing for you in Washing whole. I want to say that our pen and how do we do this? By ton. There wiU be no more Today in our workshop we sion program is very sound and keeping the jobs we do have fights like we had on Wall St. concurred unanimously in the our younger brothers will not and trying to get more jobs. There will be lawyers, Qm- recommendations of the March have to worry about getting And by being patient and back gressmen, governors, mayors, educational conference in re their pension when they retire ing up our officials as they and Senators to fight for our* gards to the pension, welfare 30 or 40 years from now. come up with various plans. right. But we have got to back and vacation plans and rec The leadership of the SIU We, the seamen, have been them up. We have one of the ommended concurrence by all should be commended for their classed as second class citizens. best pension and welfare and delegates. foresight in looking out for our But now we can walk proud vacation plans. We should security. only because our officials have support our pension, welfare I am proud to be at Piney fought hard and through this and vacation plans, they are Point in this conference. Piney Point and by talking to the best we have. us we have gotten an education. Page 8 Seafarers Log V . V' • Chairmen Report SIU Political Action: Vmcent DiCkicomo New York Brothers Frank Drozak and Preserving Union Rights Howard Fisher were the in The SIU is in the forefront structors at our workshop this pronged effort to rebuild the recommendations of the previ of the struggle to preserve the American merchant fleet. A ous educational conference, morning. citizenship rights of union major success was scored with The subject under discussion and in the position taken by members and the political ef passage of the Merchant Ma the membership in port meet was SIU political education and fectiveness of unions, confer rine Act of 1970, but much legal issues affecting maritime ings and meetings atoard ship, ence delegates learned. more is needed. to defend the union against po unions. The U.S. Attorney General Brother Fisher gave a com Powerful oil and grain lob litical indictments and other sought and is pressing indict bies are waging well-financed harassment with every available prehensive talk on special in ments against the SIU and terest groups, and was followed campaigns in Congress to de weapon. some of its officers in a case stroy the Jones Act, further They also reaffirmed the rec by Brother Drozak who stated: which the AFL-CIO has de "K we do not help the ship undermine the Cargo Prefer ommendation of the previous scribed as a thinly-veiled at ence Act and otherwise squeeze conference calling for increased owners in the crucial days tack on the politick education ahead, the day will come when out the American merchant political activities through we won't have shipowners. If marine, the delegates were SPAD to protect the interests we don't help them, no one warned. Even worse, perhaps, of all Seafarers, and to secure else will. Whatever their gains is the indifference by some in maximum implementation of are, their gains ultimately be Congress and the Administra the Merchant Marine Act of come oiu* own. The political tion to the future of the mer 1970. arm of the AFL-CIO and our chant marine, posing a con The conference urged full contributions to SPAD has stant danger that existing laws support for the Maritime De made their successes possible, will not be implemented. fense league to provide com likewise our own." Political action in all its petent legal protection for phases is the only way in whi^h members faced with legal ac Matt Guidera democratic rights can be safe tions or threats to their person San Francisco guarded and the economic se al liberties. This is the most important curity of the merchant marine Delegates praised the SIU phase of this Educational Con promoted, the delegates found. for keeping the membership ference, And in addition to these crisis fully informed on the need for For all we have—constitu matters, legislation is of daily political activity, and called on tion—contracts—^welfare and concern to seafarers, subject as the leadership to continue the pensions — are all dependent program of the labor move they are to regulations of the fight that will guarantee Sea upon continued political activi ment as a whole. Coast Guard, Customs, Public farers, and all American work ties. Meanwhile, delegates were Health Service and so many ers, those rights and freedoms For example, current is the reminded, the SIU, almost other government bodies. that are fundamental to free Merchant Marine Act of 1970. alone, is leading a many- Delegates concurred in the men in a democracy. A beautiful step in the right direction but only a step. To implement this step the con gress must appropriate funds needed to build these ships, the SIU must continue and expand political activity in Washington to make certain that this money is available on a continuous ba- Beau James Houston This morning in Workshop #3 we discussed in great depth politics and political ac tion and its importance and effect upon us as American merchant seamen. It is a continuing every day fi^t that we are involved in. A fight for oiu* very lives we '-'fe: -s' have oiur enemies and they are " - --.I in ..... • strong. Deadly foes who would like to knock us out of action (and) I am talking about the foreign flag lobbyists in Wash ington who are doing their ut Delegates Attend National most to side step the laws al ready on the books such as the 50-50 law. Public Law 480 and Merchant Marine Service the cargo preference laws on Washington, D.C. nation's wars," he said. "Either diflficulties of the martime in aid cargoes. And the only way through indifference to or ig dustry and divisiveness within we can do this is to be active The Gothic splendor of the industry. Washington Cathedral provided norance of the role of the mer politically and the best way of chant seamen, they will be "I urge you to remember accomplishing this is to con the setting for a national Mer these men and their way of life chant Marine Memorial Service. largely ignored in that remem- tribute to SPAD. berance, and so we honor them and let us then join hands to Several conference delegates assure ourselves tihat their way James Jackson attended the Service. here." Standing at the crossing of of life will be available for gen Houston Leaders of government, in Today in our class we dis the cathedral, SIU President erations to come," Hall said. dustry and labor paid solemn Paul Hall said that the men of The ceremonies were begun cussed political education and tribute to the men of the mer legal. Both of these subjects the merchant marine who gave by the U.S. Merchant Marine chant marine who gave their their lives for their coimtry, Academy Glee Qub who sang are as important to us as our lives in time of war and time of contract and constitution, and "would be well pleased by the "America the Beautiful" from peace to further the aims of the tribute to them." the choir steps. The Rev. Don are very much a part of our nation. imion. We find that due to But, said Hall, "the most ald F. Kingsley, a navy chap changes in maritime our major Andrew E. Gibson, assistant fitting memorial we in govern lain gave the invocation. fight is now in Washington and secretary of the U.S. Depart ment, industry and labor could Other speakers paying trib not on the waterfront picket ment of Commerce, set the key make to them would be to ute to the nation's merchant line. In order to continue our note for the service with his struggle for the continuance seamen were James Reynolds fight going on in Washington opening remarks. and preservation of the way of of the American Institute of to maintain a strong merchant "On May 30, the nation will life of the professional seaman." Merchant Shipping and Edward marine we must continue om pause and remember those Hall said that way of Iffe Hood, president of the Ship contributions to SPAD. who gave their lives in this was threatened by the financial builders' Council. Pace 9 Chairmen Report on Meetings 'il ' J J: 'V? Pete Dolan Jerry Kelly Floyd Mitchell W. E. Showers III Jacksonville Seattle Mobile Mobile Today in our Workshop #1, This morning in our work In our workshop this morn Today in Workshop #4 we after we completed the reading shop, the topic was shipboard ing we had quite a lot of edu spent the first two hours taking comprehension test, we dis behavior and union meetings. cational enlightenment going the reading test. cussed union meetings both We are all familiar with ship on. First we had a test on read It was explained to us that aboard ship and ashore and board meetings and the pro ing of which I think was very this test woffid help our union their importance to our union. cedure is always followed good. But in my preference I better understand its member We further discussed how im through. We always come to the would choose the portion of the ship, and to help us educate portant it is to make sure that point of good and welfare— discussion on "How to Run a ourselves of the problems of accurate, correct, and complete now this is the chance for all Union Meeting and Shipboard today and tomorrow. minutes of the meetings are the Brothers to speak up, Behavior." Brother Hzdl ex We in Workshop #4 fully kept—^because after all if this whether you be a bookman or plained to us the proper pro support the educational pro is not done and there is no a permit. But remember one cedure for getting points and gram here at Finey Point, and record made of what was said thing Brothers—don't cry in ideas over. Also the duties of feel that every member should at the meetings, any decisions the messhall before and after the chairman and just what do the same. arrived at or motions and res these meetings, because you power he has in the conduct We also discussed union olutions passed they are of no had your voice at the meetings. ing of the meeting. It was also meetings and their importance, value, and will be deleted from And another point, don't for explained to us just what re to both us and the union. We the meetings. And these are get to mail all ships' meeting course could be taken when a feel that an informed union is points of vital interest to our reports into headquarters, be speaker on the floor has dis necessary, to cope with today's union, points which could have cause if you don't how can the agreed with the decision of the problems. considerable bearing on the officials know what's going on? chairman. It was also pointed There was also a discussion lives of all Seafarers. And before you make a beef, out the importance of know on shipboard and shoreside be So Brothers it is up to us, read your contract! ing just what to say and just havior. We felt that we should the rank and file members of And as you know, we can't when to say it. all conduct ourselves as profes this union, to make sure that settle beefs at sea. ITiis is why I also learned a new term. sional seamen ashore as well as we hold regular union meet we have representation at the The Roberts Rules of Order aboard ship. ings at sea and conduct them payoff. - They are our elected and just what that term means. Let me say again that we all properly and see that the opin officials. And they will tell you In application to the conduct in Workshop #4 strongly sup ions and feelings of all are if you're wrong or if you're ing of imion meetings it simply port the union's program here heard. We should make good right they'll back you up all means the right steps to follow at Piney Point, and that the use of the materials in our the way. to conduct an orderly meeting. entire membership should do delegates' handbooks because the same. this is the only way in which we can fully profit from these educational conferences. Strength,^ Unity Comes From Full Membership Participation Membership participation—the most important reason for the But, voting is not the only obligation for active participation, strength and unity of the SIU—and the proper conduct of union the delegates were told. For full participation, a Se^arer should meetings to insure full participation for every member was one keep informed on each issue that can affect him or his brothers. of seven topics discussed by the delegates to the May conference. They were reminded of the duties of the ship's chairman while The program stressed the point that each and every member conducting meetings and of the necessity for him to know and can and should contribute his opinions and recommendations for understand the SIU Contract and Constitution to answer any the common good. The SIU is unique in that membership par questions that might arise during a trip. The need for the educa ticipation and a voice in running the union is available not only tional director to be up on union education and the reason why to those who are able to attend shoreside meetings, but is also the ship's secretary-reporter must keep and forward accurate meet given to every SIU man aboard ships all over the world through ing minutes for headquarters was also discussed. weekly shipboard meetings. This right is guaranteed in the SIU During the conference, the delegates made recommendations Constitution. on membership participation and union meetings for the consid The delegates heard how this democratic right of workers to eration of members not attending. They recommended that all gather together to develop programs to better their lives was won delegates use the kits and educational materials received at only after bitter struggles against powerful resistance of ruthless Piney Point and bring them aboard ship to spread the purpose big business and an often anti-labor government. As such, they of the educational conferences during shipboard discussions. were told, it should be cherished and used by every brother. The democratic system, be it in government or unions, pro The delegates also recommended that a procedure be estab vides that any group of people be ^owed to express their opinion lished for providing a substitute ship's chairman, educational through the vote. director or secretary-reporter in the event any one of them is Seafarers are given ample opportunity to exercise such votes at unable or refuses to serve. regular monthly meetings in ports along the East Coast, West Tl;c delegates also reaffirmed that SIU m^tings, at sea or Coast and the Gulf of Mexico. ashore, are a vitally important ingredient in the continuation of And aboard ship, the membership is kept informed of the is the SIU Constitution's guarantees to give every Seafarer a voice sues through the w^kly meetings. in the policies of his union. 10 Seafarers Log Seafarers Speak Out mm J During the May Educational Conference, the delegates were given the opportunity to present their comments on the conference program and on the union as a whole. In the pages that follow, the Seafarers Log presenis excerpts from the delegates' written re ports. Their comments and criticisms will help shape future con ferences to better serve the SIU members who attend. G. Barry that we fulfill these two obligations. grow. I am mainly speaking of the education and training program set Puerto Rico The first is help give our fellow members a better understanding of up so as to have a well informed Let all SIU brothers know all the union and problems that beset membership. about Piney Point which others the maritime industry that we face I have enjoyed my visit here at know by now, and how we got today. The second is to those out the Piney Point" Seafarers Educa along with each other. Also I know side the industry, our family and tional Conference. what is going on in the teaching friends and general public, so they room. know the problems that affect the I learned the hard way of going Jake Cuceia maritime industry and how it affects New Orleans to sea and know why we put in our them. For without the knowledge donations. we have obtained here at Piney I think the ten days at Piney By now I could have my own Point, we can inform these people Point is very educational. Every place bought and paid with what I giving them a better understanding member in the SIU should partici made from going to sea. of the problems facing the maritime pate in the educational conference. I like it fabre for vacation time industry today. That helps them to I also think the SIU membership imtil I get the right ship again. get legislation passed and enforce as a whole should support SPAD. Thanks to the others guys who ment of policies vital to our indus I think that our president and tried to help me on the West try. elected ofiBcials have come a long Coast. I think it's about time those way for the membership in the who want to know what they are labor movement. doing here found out. J. H. Bradley We as a union have more now New York than we ever had. Yes we all want A. Arellano I feel that the trip to Piney Point more. was both educational and iifforma- Good leadership we have. Sup Wilmington tional. I also saw some of the results port SPAD and give our leadership As a privileged delegate to this of the training programs of the a free hand and I am sure we will educational convention I say, when H.L.S.S. We have been told what have a lot more. Donations to I get back to my shipping port or this union is doing to help itself in SPAD is the answer. go aboard my next ship and follow the years ahead. I personally think Remember, brothers, you only ing ships, I will make it my duty that it is a well thought and carried get out of a thing what you put to talk to all union brothers about out program. We old-timers realize into it. the curriculum here at Piney Point. that these young men in training I also would like to give a vote Let these men know the knowl will contribute to our welfare and of thanks to the whole staff of edge I and other delegates have benefits. Piney Point for making our stay a received about the program carried pleasant one. here and the further education on policies initiated by the SIU. Edward Going Most important of all, that all of us should support SPAD because Jacksonville through SPAD we can fight the My participation as a delegate to anti-unionists. Contribute to SPAD this jMucational Conference here in and aid the cause for which it Piney Point is a great honor and I stands. wish to thank Tony the dispatcher of Jacksonville, Ha., for talking In unity, we can defeat our en me into coming up here. I am very emies and be secure in our liveli much interested in the retirement hood. homes that the union is planning on building near here. The school that Chris Baily is here for the young men that are New York coming into the union is very good. While being in Piney Point in This place, Piney Point, is very February of 1968, I didn't think George Campbell good and everything is very weU this place would amount to too planned. All I can say is keep up Baltimore the good work. much. I didn't have an opportimity As you know, we discussed vari to learn as much as they do now. ous aspects of the union and welfare I still don't have a high school and pension plan and vacation. Charles D'Amico diploma and I know I'll never get I was surprised at the school be Houston one through a correspondence In my opinion the education con course, it's too bad I can't come ing so nice and these boys sure have a future here if they want it. ference at Piney Point, Md. is the here for several weeks to get this greatest advancement to come into big lease on life. I never thought as I only wish I had something like it years ago. organized labor in recent years. much about my union as I do now. It not only unites the rank and Now I do understand a lot about file and brinp them closer to the the SIU and my membership and Cameron C. Corr imion and its activities, but also the trust I have in it. Although unrolls the yam of outside interest there must be problems, I know I New York The pmpose of the SIU Educa to be knitted together to cover and could never find a better union warm our sick maritime industry. which helps its members and their tional Conference I believe has been families. a great benefit for all of the mem I think if this unity is combined bership. After the study and discus with honesty and sincerity continu sion on several subjects I believe ously, the future seafarer will be John Ashley everyone attending the conference strongest and most powerful in the New York has at least learned a few facts world. m As I see it, we have two obliga about our union. I think we all have The HLSS is the best program I tions when we leave here. One is a general idea of what it took to been seen in my 27 years in the pass on what we have learned here establish and what it will take to seafaring industry. I urge all mem- on to oiu> fellow members and to maintain the SIU. All of us here at ^ bers to back and support all the those outside of the mstfitime in Piney Point we can very well see issues brought out at this confer dustry. It is of great inqtortance what is taking place to make it ence. June 1971 Page 11 A Good, Solid Program for Ail W. C. Flaek board than I expected to. I can This schod at Piney Point is the come away from this conference greatest thing that has happened in Baltimore with the feeling of satisfaction. oiu: look to the future.' And it is so The experience here at Piney I also know the why of the school far above and beyond what I had Point has been most enlightening in and the men in it. The men in it, thought it to be that I am sure I will all fields. The educational program the men in HLSS, are men and I never forget this School of Seaman is tojw with top educators at the think we can call them young men ship and what it stands for. helm. and not kids. No man likes to be Now I imderistand what is hap The newcomers or "school boys" called a kid. pening in our union and why. And should appreciate what is being all the tough fights we still have to done for them as a guide to better Ferdinand DeLeon conquer, to survive, and remain a living in the coming future. solid, strong union. But with the The program is good and solid New York officials we have as oiu: leadership for all. Keep up the good work and As an educational conference there is no doubt in my mind, we when the old Seaman departs for delegate, I was very proud to come will succeed. Fiddlers Green, he can rest assured to this conference at Piney Point, that all the struggles, heartaches and Md. I believe to the best of my tears he went through have opened knowledge that I learned a lot more Theociore T. Harris the gates to better conditions that about the Seafarer's International Mobile will stand as his main contributions Union, History and Labor Move In attending this workshop at and a lasting one that will be car ment, The Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland (Seafarers ried on. of Seamanship, Pension Welfare, Educational Conference) I have Keep the muscle "money" going Vacation, Union Meetings Aboard been able to understand many things where it will do the most good. Ship, our fights in Washington, and that I was in doubt about. Things our fights in Political Affairs about the Harry Lundeberg training John W. Curlew throughout the nation. And about school for young Seamen. the heart of the Seafarer's Interna San Francisco I now know more about the Pen tional Union, it's constitution and sion and Welfare program the In the past ten days I have contract with the steamship com Benefits our dependents can enjoy listened to a great deal of talk. Out panies. from our Seafarers Union Benefits of all this talk, I have learned a I'd like to say to the Brothers that no other union has been able great deal about the workings of our who haven't come to one of these to enjoy thus far. And it all has imion. educational conferences at Piney been made possible because of our Perhaps the most valuable thing Point, take time and come, believe leadership. I have learned is that there is a me, it won't cost you a red cent. I wealth of ioformation available to know that some of us think we us all and that we should use it. know it all, when you come to the John Hayes I believe that when I return to education conference, you'll see that New York sea and pass on to my shipmates you were dead wrong. It's also a Our arrival at Piney Point was what I have learned, it could be place where you can meet old met with courtesy, photo taking, beneficial to all aboard. friends. I know, I did. and a lowdown on what was to take place for the duration of the con Leroy Guller Stephen H. Fulford ference. Mobile I found it, just as it states, edu Mobile cational. Education as to what the I was in doubt about the educa On arriving at the HLSS, Piney union is all about, where its been, tional conference in Piney Point un Point, Md., I sure was amazed' at how far its come, where it is, and til I arrived here. I got a chance to the improvements that had been J most of all an idea of where it's see all of it for myself. I think it is made. I can say this because I was I going. wonderful and very educational up here a short while back, and I I It also gives the membership a concerning the union. As an activ can truly say, someone has surely better understanding what the func- ity in the classes we were taught been on the ball. "• ^ tions of the officials are, how vital, how the union grew from its be I could write all day and then an alert and sincere leadership is, ginning, explaining the contract, the not cover all the things that are to keep the industry alive. constitution and also membership taking place here, and what I think I am leaving here, not with the participation. about it, so, to make a long story idea that I am qudified to take short, I learned a lot from the Sea over the president's job, but that I farer's educational conference which am better informed as to the whys I am now attending, and this whole and wants of the imion. I wotdd project is a wonderful thing, not advise members to attend this con only for the future Seafarers but ference, especially those who are also to the old-timer like myself. in disagreement with many things During the conference we covered, the union does, not to learn how to such subjects as Labor History, Ed agree, but to find out what your ucation HLSS, Constitution, Con disagreeing about, then draw your tract and Economics of the Indus own conclusion. try, Pension Welfare and Vacation Plan, Union Meetings and Ship Howard E. Monteton board, Behavior, Legal Political San Francisco Education. The movie films that were shown Since attending this conference with each subject sure did help ex at this school, my opinion of this plain things. union and school has made a dras tic change. Edward E. Edinger Eduction is the backbone of any San Francisco Duke Hall industry. I came to Piney Point to see San Francisco I believe that the young men who men who will be in my job soon. Entering by name as a delegate are being turned out of the Harry I am 5'7". My job will be done by to attend th^ educational confer Lundeberg School of Seamanship a much taller man. ence was the wisest decision I have will be a lot better than those men Our President, Paul Hall, said the ever made. I have learned more who are recruited out of bars and young man of Piney Point is nine about the inner structure of our off the streets. feet tall. I say the men are taller| union and how it actually is oper The instructors and teachers but I will say 8T1". ated by the membership by partici have been very patient with us and I spent some time in Workshop pating in union business than I have teaching us of many thmgs which #1. Bill Hall and Ed Reilly from ever known. I hope that every dele we vaguely thought of. Boston did a good job. gate that attends these conferences ^ We gained an insight of our un In talking to our President, Paul will do his part by teaching the ion interworkings of how and why Hall, and Earl Shepard, and Lind membership on ships that he goes it works. say Williams, Bob Pomerlane, on so that all our members will I want to take this opportunity Marty Gold and Frank Drozak, I learn and understand everything to thank this union and all of its really feel like an SIU member. that we have learned and discussed officials for letting me see the Harry I got better food and better here at this conference. Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Page 12 Seafarers Log 'This is Like a Homecoming R. Lee Hicks only building a school for young ship benefits, plus if they so desire, seamen, but building us older sea they can go through Piney Point New York men a new and more powerful and have job security and then their I have returned to Piney Point backbone for our future. So I like children. Now, how brothers, can having been here in November and to say to our union officials top to you beat that? December of 1967. bottom and school staff, that I, like This is like a homecoming to a the rest of the delegates here, feel George Meaden school that I would not have had from the bottom of our hearts that a chance to ever have come to in The Harry Lundeberg School of Boston the first place, if it had not been for Seamanship and the Seafarers Edu After a long hard bus trip from Brother Paul Hall and all of the cational (Conference is by far the New York, I was a little disgusted. other Brothers in the S.I.U. best thing that has ever happened But since I have come here my eyes This thank you note comes from to the S.I.U. for our future. And I have been opened, and I do mean within my heart more than you am very proud to be a part of it. opened. know. Thank you. There has been a lot of hard work gone into this school and con ferences by all our Port Agents and S. McDonald our great President, Paul Hall. Henry Jankoski Norfolk We have studied our constitution New York I as an individual came to this and how hard our brothers fou^t Brothers, in workshop No. 4, we conference on the SIU. I can say to have what they have achieved, so have talked about every phase of that I have just become familiar with that we have today one of the great our union. I feel that the educa^ ilf the functions of my union and I est and I might add, the best union tional conference is the best thing p have learned more about the func today. that has ever happened to the union tions of the union at HLSS than so it can explain all the things that ever before; political and financial. the membership does not imder- I enjoyed every minute. stand. Myself, I have learned that things that I thought 1 knew all Ted Maoris about were all wrong and I was a victim of false doctrine. However, New York now I see the light and am sure On my arrival to Piney Point I that the officials of our union are was amazed at the layout. My the best we can get and I have no union Brothers had told me what a -fear of foul play. And I am sure good time they had while they were my job security is in good hands here, but after spending nine days so just don't worry Brother. Thank here, I have to admit it was an you Brothers. understatement. Speaking for my self, I learned a great deal while I was here that I did not know and Carl Johnson I believe I wiU be a better union Philadelphia member hereafter. Ralph C. Mills Being at the Educational Con The classes were very educa San Franelseo ference I have enjoyed my stay, tional. In my opinion we have a To name the one thing that I de because I have seen so much beauty great deal of unity between the lead rived the most froni the Conference and have learned a great deal about ership and membership. is next to impossible. First off, my my union—which I never knew In closing, I would like to thank preconceived idea of Piney Point before. It is very pleasant here and Paul Hall and his entire staff in has been knocked "Galley West." I r also I could say that I can bring U cluding the trainees for going out I cannot give enough praise to my family too, and they would en- ^ of their way to make us feel at the man who had forethought joy it too. The reporting was terrific home. enough to come up with something and I would recommend it to any of P. H., I wish you continued suc like this. I would have to give pref our Brothers. cess and smooth sailing in the fu erence to om instructors and union ture. officials that have given us so much Benjamin Laureano of their time and effort in preparing Puerto Rho irvin Matthews the educational program. They have Mobile answered oiu- questions and given When I came over here I didn't us instructions and information that expect to have the experience I Before coming to Piney Point, I never figured that the union had will be invaluable in the future. learned about my participation in To say that I have been greatly this union and my rights. I am ^ad such a wonderful program going here. impressed with the school and the to learn about my union because method of instructing the Trainees that is the rice and bean for my Let me say I am not only pleased at what I have seen but I have in putting it mild. We have been family. And the second experience told of the Legislative battles that consist of seeing one of the most really learned a lot about the SIU, which I hadn't learned in my 25 have been fought and of the battles beautiful places, this Piney Point. to come. Now we are in a much I give a vote of thanks to ^ Piney years with the Union. Let me say that I fully support better position to see what is hap Point personnel and HLSS for pening. This in turn should cause us friendly treatment. the union's educational and welfare program. It is doing a great thing to support our officials with every thing we've got. Bacilio (Bill) Llanez for the rank and file members, and also for the young Seafarer of to In my humble opinion the "Harry Tampa, fla. morrow, who will have to carry on Lundeberg School of Seamanship" When I first arrived to the school the policies of the SIU and the is one of the greatest if not the I said to myself, "This school looks American seaman. greatest thing that has been brought more like a summer resort. How is about in the SIU. The teachers and it possible to teach these young instructors are doing a job that will kids any seamanship here?" Well, John S. Metcalfe benefit all of us for years to come. after a few days here at the confer New York Again I say that the men who ence I went and visited their kitchen Piney Point is a place of oppor -•scalps dreamed up this whole idea are and and bake shop, which I found to be tunity for not just a seaman but his should be give the highest praise. very clean and orderly and some of entire family. these boys with only a couple of By his family, I mean he is pro Felipe Naraexz tected through welfare; when a child weeks training turned out better Houston food and pastries than most places is born, that child and the family is ashore. I also visited various work protected through hospital benefits; 1 came to Piney Point to see for shops and classrooms, I must say I dependents' benefits and maternity myself what this Educational Con was very impressed with them and benefits and it goes far behind this, ference was. I attended every class the school staff. it goes through sickness and acci and learned more about Welfare, Contract, Pension, and Politics. And let me tell you brother mem dent benefits, physical examinations; bers that I haven't had the chance special equipment for special braces I hope that this conference con to visit your school: In my way of and extras if necessary, and remem-. tinues and that every Brother at thinking our union the SIU isn't ber they have possibilities of scholar tends. June 1971 Page 13 It Takes Hard Work and foresight' Louie Hudson money to make money, and these A. Sanger corporations and shipping magnates Mobile are willing to spend it in their New York 1 have learned a great deal since Washington lobbies. Coming to this educational con I came up here to Piney Point, One ference is a thing that everyone Our only defense is to attack. should do. It is what it says it is, thing I have learned at this Educa We have to stop them or go on tional Conference is that it takes beans and rice diet, it's that simple. an educational conference atout the lots more than just talk to keep our We can't use muscle in Washing union. How it started, and how it job and benefits and all the rights ton, brains and old fashioned poli- fought every foot of the way, by that we now have, it takes hard ticl^g are what we need to pre its members, so they could enjoy work and foresight. The HLSS is serve and build and grow. The only what they have today. We saw one instrument of foresight and the place to get the money we need is about benefits and learned our con Educational Conference is of great through our voluntary financial tract. Also, we saw all the good importance. We will and must sup contributions to SPAD. We have a that is being done for future Sea port our ofScials and give them our choice. Loosen up and give a little, farers, and the training activities we assistance by supporting SPAD or eat beans. Everyone has to help. have, not only for our young stu and encomraging all other members dents, but old union members as to do so to the limit of our ability. well. We should thank our Union We never had it so good. Piney S. E. Powell 100 percent and not listen to peo Point is the start in the right direc Baltimore ple who don't know about Piney tion for many men who want to go In the two weeks I have^ been Point. We should educate the Sea to sea but it is much more to me, as down here at Piney Point, Md. at farers, and tell them to come to »•. I feel I am one of the people who the Harry Lundeberg School of Piney Point, and find out for them helped to make Piney Point a suc Seamanship, I have attended class selves. They should come here for cess. In closing I just like to say es on the history of maritime and a vacation, but also to learn. may our success continue. Thanks the labor strug^e for recognition to Bro. Paul Hall and all fellow and better working and living con members. ditions and better wages and short er working hours. I also learned Carlton E. Moore about the history of my union, the constitution, and the contract and Baltimore how they came into being. The To all union Brothers, I am glad school at Piney Point has come a to be able to attend &e Confer long way since its inception in ence at Piney Point, Md. I am very 1967 and it can go a lot further g^ad that I came here, for I am very if the leadership and imderstanding glad about what I have seen and that they have here continues on heard. Our classroom instructors the same course that it is headed were very good and put everything now, and if the caliber of the in over very well and in its proper structors continues the same. They place. I have enjoyed the trainees have a wonderful thing here. Let's here and I really think they are keep up the fine work that is being doing a fine job here, and do hope done here. that they will keep it up when they MaxSarol ship out and keep up the good New Orleans work, for they have had good Luis F. Rivera training. Puerto Rleo I have been in the union since 1953. I have been working 23 In the 10 days I've been here in years in Atlantic Refining Com Piney Point I have learned more pany. When the SIU organized the about the union than I have learned Atlantic Refining Company I hap in the 5 years I've been a member. pened to know a couple of per I am very impressed with what I've sons that worked as organizers for seen and learned at the educational the SIU. conference at Piney Point. I think Keith Terpe came to my house we have a very good thing going to explain the situation as to what for us—^the SIU—so Brothers, let's he was working for. He convinced keep it that way. Let's support it me to join his organization, to sign as much as possible. Brothers, take a pledge card in the SIU. I did sign some time off and come to Piney the pledge card in this union. Point and you will agree with me. All the time I belonged to the I also would like to thank Governor SIU I didn't know what was going Ferre of Puerto Rico for coming to on. I paid my dues and never at Piney Point. We had a great time tended meetings. and at this time I would like to However, since coming here to Patrick E. Riberdy thank Pres. Paul Hall and his staff the Harry Lundeberg School for New Orleans for making the Educational Con this educational conference I have This May crew conference at ference possible for the members. learned all about my union, its in Piney Point has been a valuable ex volvements in politics and antici perience. I've learned (rf the ef Nelson O. Rofas pated future actions. I am proud to fort it took to make this union what New Orleans be an SIU member. it is and the reason for that effort. Our Constitution guarantees an With my participation on this equality for each of the member educational conference from the James Stathis ship with rights, duties and respon Port of New Orleans, is now and San Francisco sibilities. Our contracts, chan^g always will be the greatest honor I Having just finished the educa with the time, insures us an ade ever had in my seaman's life. The tional coherence of May 12 quate standard of living. We have short stay I've spent here at Piney through 22, 1971, I found it both the soundest pension program in Point taught me a lot. informative and interesting, liter the Maritime Industry due to the Before attending this conference ally going from A to Z on all top foresighted efforts of our leader I was in some doubt about our un ics pertaining to the Union. Many ship with the support of the mem ion and after attending our daily questions were answered which at bers. I believe our welfare program workshop session I was able to un one time or another many of us is second to none. derstand more of all functions of were not too clear on in the past. I've also learned that ^ this is in our union. I would say the conference is a jeopardy. We face extinction. Big What I found is the finest train must for the members who have business is working in Washington ing school for seamen and I am not attended. Accommodations to introduce and pass bills in Con glad I came. Because I learned here were first class at Piney Point and gress to take shipping and cargo everything and I feel qualified to the recreational activities of the away from the American seamen. answer the merits of this program. same order, and I hope to return I can understand their point of A vote of thanks for all Broth here in the near future. All in all view. If they are successful, they'll ers of the Sea involved in making it was a great experience, and I 'm make a lot of money. It takes this conference a big success. am happy I attend^. M -•V.. _ - A- •"•r, , ,„;; ^ - ; • - • I'-'-"- -y ,'i-f'^ •"'• • •"•'•'•^'/'''• Ai-•••»•-.' • . - wV.'Y •• •'''•• V '* • \^: '• ••'v.'" - V S' .'- • '•'"•''• .'r .r-'V- ,Y ••'. I-''., .7' " •^''•-•w - K'^', \-,'Y' ''.. '" ..-J'.'*'- •'''''. '" •• -• "•' 7 ISPift! ' '••- • ' •;. .f \ '/ ^>1/^^'::"^- -j'*-- •••VY•>».' ' ^ V '-v: '. Y '' - "- •_. . , • ^ -. ••• '• " .;- •• Honor Roll -r •' •» yyy..'- • ': • ^ 1''" •" •'•- The Seafarers whose names are inscribed below were delegates to the May Educational Confer ence. They are the men whose opinions and suggestions on how to improve our union will benefit all Seafarers. Baltimore Mobile Oliver Celestine Puerto Rico Joseph Clowes George Campbell Harold Fischer G. Barry Henry Courteaux William Flack Steve Fulford Sal Coll Jean Cropeau Carlton Moore Leroy GuUoy B. Loreano Ferdinand DeLeon Bobby Pomerlane Thedore Harris Luis Rivera Vincenzo DiGiacomo Samuel Powell Louie Hudson Carrol Dwyer Lloyd Rexrode Irvin Matthews San Francisco James Hall, Jr. Joseph Wolansld Floyd Mitchell John Hayes J. Curlew Benny Wilson William Showers R. L. Hicks A. Davis Edward Sylvester Hemy Janoski Frank Drozak K.W. Johnson E. Eding^r Boston George McCartney P. G. Fox New Orleans Charles Connell T. Macris M. Guidera Frank Connell Alton Booth John Metcalfe D. Hall George Meaden Edward Cole Patrick Painsette R. Mills Ed Riley Jacob Cuccia Edward Rokicki H. Monteton John Derring Alf Sanger E. PoweU Billy Edelmon M. Sullivan J. Stathis Houston Peter Gonzalez Joel Talley J. Surles John Kucharski James Tims T. M. Ulisse M. Brendle Andrew Lanier John Urzan E. Covert Patrick Riberdy Seattle C. Damico Nelson Rojas T. Jackson Eugene Dore Frank Russp Norfolk T. James WiUiam KeUy Max Sarol Robert Mateo P. Narvaexz John Sullivan Buck Stephens Calin Price W. Soltarez Lindsey Williams McDonald Sgade F. Szoblik Tampa Gorden Spencer J. O. Thomas Bill Llanes New York Sergio Roy John Ashley Philadelphia I..' J Wilmington Jaclcsonviile James Bradley Carl Jackson P. Dolan Cris Bailey Henry McCullough A. Arellano E. Going Henry Bursey Alexander McElhenny M. M. Cross J. Michaels Camerar Carr Robert Thomas A. I. Ellingsen June 1971 Page 49 . • •- iJiEVV lowering of a life boat. This dan Wife Appreciates gerous operation in the rough sea prevailing at the time, was Welfare Plan Help carried out in an efficient and To flu Edlton seamanlike manner and in a I would like to express my ap- short while all five of us sur preci^on and thanks to the Un vivors were safely transferred to ion's Welfare Plan for the times the life boat and the life raft it has aided me. Through you, I taken in tow. FiXKn the mmnent have an electric typewriter which we stepped on the life raft we enables me to keep up a cor were treated with kindness and respondence with my relatives, the crew were simply wondoful. friends, and my husband when he It was not long before we were is on a voyage. brought alongside and scrambled You have also made it possible up the net which had been placed for me to have a wheelchair, and over the side of the Potomac. an adjustable seat made for our Once on board we were treated car. Thus, I can go to the doctor, like VIP's and the overwhelming to the hospital for check-up, and hospitality and kindness shown outings for pleasure with greater by all members of the crew of ^v,"^ ^vL V/^ ease and comfort You have also the Potomac nill be remembered paid the hospital bills when it for many, many years. •--"y;" --_x g: \A / was necessary for me to be con It was with regret that we bade" fined because of sickness or tests. farewell to all our friends on ar - „ "5. It has really been a Godsend to rival in Cape Town, but look have the welfare plan to rely on. forward to renewing the happy Thank you again for your aid. acquaintance should the vessel MIS. "Red" Braonst^ ever call at this port again. Wflmington, Calif. A. F. Keeney '^OSPV-^^ ^ (On behalf of the crew of --g...... r' -^/u Pionier) Circus Tickets Editor's note: For details of Delight Sixty die rescue, see page 27. To the Edltw: The Role of PHS Hospitals I wish to express my gratitude Seafarer Extends ie Senate and the House have now held overcrowding of the Veterans Hospital system for the circus tickets received Thanks to Union Thearings on the threatened closure of the can never replace the human warmth the men from the Seafarers International eight Public Service Hospitals, and in both the and women of the PHS hospitals have shown Union. Sixty very happy boys and To the Editmr: House and Senate subcommittees the impres their patients. girls were able to see the circus I want to express my great last Friday night. appreciation and that of my wife sion was the same: these men want the hospitals A second, but not secondary, role played by to the Seafarers Welfare Plan to stay open. The people of oln* parish are the PHS hospitals is that of the connecting link poor, and many activities that for the wonderful assistance the And well they should. The hospitals fill sev between government and private hospitals in average youngsters take for Plan and Mr. Robert O'Keefe eral vital roles in the general medical picture the training of medical and paramedical per- granted are special treats for a have given me on my disability. of their conummities, and coupled with the 32 soimel. child from our parish. I don't have enough seatime clinics across the country, form a comprehen Even the briefest glance at the nation's Thank you again for your gen to retire, but I am proud to say I sive and interlocking network of care and treat erosity. worked with and belong to such health needs, bring the need for doctors and a wonderful organization like the ment for their beneficiaries. other trained health personnel to the forefront. Father Twn Foley Chicago, DL SIU. Their primary role, of course, is that of In this role the PHS hospitals have no peer be Fred Dangjherty caring for merchant seamen, coast guardsmen cause they are, in general, well equipped for Tampa, Fla. and other beneficiaries covered by statutes that the most sophisticated medical procedures and, Grateful for date back to 1798 when the first Marine Hos thus, are able to show students, interns and pitals were opened. residents elements of practice unavailable to Pension Check Lauds Pension Plan In that role alone they have made so lasting them elsewhere. To the Editw: To the Editor: a contribution to the health and well-being of Overcrowding of private hospitals and vet I received my first disability I wish to thank the Seafsrers pension check for February and Pension Plan for the fine way it the nation at large that their continuance is erans hospitals with the additional caseload of is taking care of SIU (fidtimen justified. PHS beneficiaries will not increase the teaching March. I wish to express my apprecia and for the prompt sending of And their continuance is justified even more function of those hospitals, indeed it will lessen tion for all the work and effort monthly pension checks. I am in human terms. For the men and woman who it. put into securing my pensicm for 82 years old and still going man these hospitals, men and women whose And all of that is additional evidence for the me, and thank you. strong. jobs are threatened by the proposed closings, case against the closing of PHS hospitals. And If it were not for the SIU, we William J. McKay have a deep compassion and liking for seamen. all of that is why it was so heartening to hear so would still be without pension New Orleans, La. They have demonstrated a kindredness of spirit many Senators, Congressmen and medical ex and other benefits—thank you at ail times, and especially during the hours of perts speak and testify against the closing. again. gEArAEBBS^LOQ greatest stress. Thomas J. Same The strug^e to keep the hospitals open is River Rouge, Mich. The impersonality of private hospitals under by no means over. Indeed, it is becoming more June 1971 Vol. XXXm. No. 6 contract to the Public Health Service and the and more a struggle for iiSl the people. Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union Grateful to SIU of North America, AUanUc, Gulf, Lakes for Kindnesses and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO A Salute to the Winners To the Editor: Executive Board As one of the survivors of the Paul Hall, President XTats ofl[ to the five SIU Scholarship winners to send a deserving child to college. ill-fated yacht Pionier which was Cal Tanner Earl Shepard ••^for 1971. We wish them good years of Prohibitive college costs have forced many participating in the Cape-to-Rio Exec. Vice-Pret. Vice-President hard work at the colleges of their choice and a young person to go without a degree, and the Yacht Race and which was struck AlKerr Lindsey Williams success in their careers following graduation. SIU Scholarship Program helps provide a de by a whale and sank on 28th Sec.-Trees. Vice-A-esident January 1971, I would like to A1 Tanner Robert Matthews We also want to mention those who entered fense against that kind of tragedy. Prohibitive Vice-President Vice-President college costs are also responsible for the in inform your Union of the esteem this year's competition and didn't qualify for and gratitude in which we, the the $10,000 scholarships. The field was out crease, from $6,000 to $10,000, in the mone survivors, hold the "Master, Offi standing and one of the members of the Schol tary value of the scholarships this year and in cers and Crew of the vessel S.S. arships Awards Committee said the task of the future. Potomac. selecting winners was made very difficult by Tuition, room and board, books and the other It was at approximately 15:30 Published monthly at 810 Rhode the high caliber of the 29 applicants. fees that are required of a college student have hours GMT when the Third Of Island Avenue N.E., Washington, D.C. 20018 by the Seafarers Interna You all deserve congratulations, and we wish made it difficult indeed for a working parent ficer of the Potomac sighted our tional Unionj_Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes to pay the bills. These scholarships, awarded in life raft and immediately altered and Inland Waters District, APL- you well. CIO, 676 Fourth Avenue, Brook the best tradition of trade unionism, are also a course to investigate. The Master, lyn. N.T. 11232. Tel. 499-^. Sec The scholarships won by Beverly Collier, on sighting the smoke signal, ond class postage paid at Wash defense against hardship at home while the ington, D.C. Mary Covacevich, Angela Nuckols, Richard realised there were survivors in •' •' 'A'.. child learns. POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: • -/S-C. V Schiiltz and James Smith are nearly as im need of help and with a brilliant Form 8679 cards should be sent So we're doubly proud of the SIU Scholar manoeuvre, brought the vessel to Seafarers International Union, portant to the SIU as they are to the winners. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland ship Program. We are proud of the people who within twenty yards of the life Waters District, AFL-CIO, 676 They continue an 18-year tradition of helping won and those who applied and didn't win, Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.T. raft. Unfortunately a rain squall 11232. the members and their families over the diffi and as union members we're proud to help our broke loose and complicated cult times, times like trying to find the money own to better their lives. matters which necessitated the Page 16 5rs~ Senators/ Experts Call What They're Saying Following the U.S. Department of Health, Education and PHS Hospitals Essentiar Welfare's announcement of intention to close Public Health Washington, D.C. of medical personnel, whom he described as Service hospitals throughout the country, SIU President Paul Hall wrote to members of the 92d Congress to enlist their A Senate Health Subcommittee recently heard "vitally needed." He described the planned closings as "com aid in preventing the shut-down. In reply, scores of Con several senators and experts in the medical field gressmen pledged support for the campaign to keep USPHS testify on the value of Ae Public Health Service plete folly for the Administration." Sen. Mag facilities open to treat approximately 500,000 merchant Hospitals which are threatened with closing by nuson said, "obviously closing PHS hospitals seamen. Coast Guard and government employees. The the U.S. Department of Health, Education and would be a destructive blow to the efforts of all following excerpts are representative of the many replies: Welfare. these organizations and institutions," making valid attempts to deliver health care to the Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.), chair American people. "I note particularly the strong position man of the subcommittee, keynoted the hear Sen. Charles McC. Mathias (R-Md.) also ex •which your organization has taken in ings with a prediction that "the Senate will in pressed concern about the over-all effect of the favor of keeping the remaining Public sist" that PHS hospitals remain available to closings on the health care system of the nation. Health Service facilities open so that vital merchant seamen. "There are a lot of people not getting the medical services to seamen and others Expressing the viewpoint of the SIU was kind of health care they deserve. Let's put the will be continued." O. William Moody, administrator of the AFL- PHS Hospitals to work for them as well," he Edward A. Garmatz CIO Maritime Trades Department. said. Maryland In an opening statement. Sen. Kennedy noted Sen. Mathias said he had made a study of the long history of the PHS hospitals, calling the Baltimore PHS Hospital and said he doubted "Certainly maintaining and updating them "one of the oldest and most venerable that HEW could support its statement that the such facilities is of great importance to health institutions in America." hospitals are "under-utilized." the well-being of seamen, Coast Guards He said, however, "if there is under-utiliza- He said the hospital system represents "one men and other government personnel of the earliest attempts by the Federal govern tion there is also an opportunity" to make the and I will work in every way possible ment to respond to the specific health care prob hospitals function on behalf of the community. here in the Congress to see that such lems of a segment of the American people— No Satisfactory Substitiite namely merchant seamen." legislation receives favorable considera Sen. William B. Spong (D-Va.) said that there tion." Misuse of Health Facilities was no satisfactory substitute for the Norfolk William Nidnds Sen. Kennedy said that the changes proposed PHS hospital. Sen. Spong explained that other Alabama by HEW, including a plan to admit merchant public hospitals in the area are overcrowded and seamen to Veterans Hospitals, "must not result voluntary hospitals are far more costly. "I fidly agree that these facilities He praised the work performed by the Nor in the loss or misuse of these valuable health should be kept open and have been in care facilities. folk hospital, and said it was an "integral part touch with the Secretary of the Depart of the health care system in my state." ment of Health, Education and Welfare "The Senate will insist that neither of these Among the medical experts testifying was vigorously opposing the proposal." tragedies occur," Sen. Kennedy said. Dr. John Walsh, coordinator of Health Sciences He was joined in his insistence by Sen. War Programs at Tulane University, New Orleans, La. Samuel S. Stratton ren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) who said the pro Dr. Walsh said that the New Orleans PHS New York posed shutdown of PHS hospitals would, "jeo hospital was such a valuable teaching facility pardize the health of nearly a million citizens that "it is easily called irreplaceable." He said "Since I share your desire to keep these who now rely on them for care." the hospitals represent "an unrealized oppor hospitals open, I have joined Chcdrman The closing of the hospitals, according to tunity which may not be as available to govern Garmatz in co-sponsoring legislation to Sen. Magnuson, would also impair the training ment in the future." prevent the loss of these important health facilities." Wright Fatman Hall Calls for Joint Effort Texas "I am strongly opposed to the closing To Implement 1970 Act of these Public Health Service hospitals San Juan, P.R. tenance its failure," the club and you may be assured I shall continue SIU President Paul Hall, said. to do all in my power to keep them speaking to a meeting of the Lease Financing—^The club open." Propeller Club of the United congratulated the Congress for John D. Dingell States here, called on all phases allowing shipping companies to Michigan of the maritime industry and take long term leases on ships labor to lay their differences built by financial institutions, aside and work for the imple instead of forcing shipping "I agree with you that these hospitals mentation of the Merchant companies to build the ships should not be closed and have written the Marine Act of 1970. with their own capital. Secretary of Health, Education and Wel- Hall, reiterating a message Untying Foreign Aid—^The are expressing my opposition to closing given in an earlier address to any of these facilities." the Propeller Club of Washing club voiced its opposition to ton, D.C., said that it will take proposals to untie foreign aid Harley O. Staggms vigorous participation by all by channeling foreign aid pay West Yir^a elements of maritime to make ir ments throu^ world organiza tions and by allowing AID to the potential of the 1970 act a "The reasons for closing these insti reality. purchase foreign assistance cargoes abroad. Instead the club tutions are far out-weighed by the need He said that the U.S. "must of that." for the medical services provided by the compete with foreign carriers," The Propeller Clubs of the urged that "strong programs of in order to find its way back to United States have chapters in procurement from United States Public Health Service hospitals." maritime prominence, and that 50 port cities and their mem- sources including merchant Jolm H. Dent shipping," be adopted for the such "competition requires co be-ship totals nearly 12,000. Pennsylvania foreign aid program. operation." And, said Hall, a The clubs, composed of labor, great deal of U.S. competition management and government Maritime Unity—^The Pro "We in the Washington State delega peller Club "called on all seg will have to be waged in for people with an interest in the tion have written to Secretary Richard eign ports because, "that is merchant marine, have re ments of government, industry son protesting the proposed closure, and , where the competition is." cently adopted position papers and labor to unite, dissolve and He said, "a long, hard road" on maritime affairs. resolve differences; look to the I personally participated in the hearings I lies ahead of the U.S. Merchant Here are the clubs' positions best interests of their country held by the Merchant Marine and Fish Marine, but if all elements of on major maritime topics: and its citizens; and direct their eries Committee to indicate my strong efforts to implementation of the industry cooperate, the Merchant Marine Act of personal feeling about the Administration the 1970 Merchant Marine Act U.S.-flag fleet would emerge 1970—The club "heartily com proposal." from the fight a stronger unit. mends" passage of the act and and new programs to strengthen "We will give them hell," in pledges its efforts to make the our merchant marine." Brock Adams the competition. Hall said, "and bill work. "Neither time nor Arthur Farr is national presi Waslnng;ton we will win. You can be sure world circumstance can coun dent of the Propeller Clubs. June 1971 Page 17 Five Talented Students Win SlU Scholarships Five talented students, all children of Seafarers, were named She served as editor of her high school paper and was very winners of $10,000 four-year college scholarships sponsored by active in student government and other school and social func Beverly Collier the Seafarers International Union. tions. Her ultimate goal is to work as a newspaper reporter for The 1971 winners, selected by the Seafarers Scholarship Awards one of the nation's major newspapers or as a news writer in T.V. Committee are: • and broadcasting. • Beverly Collier, daughter of Seafarer and Mrs. Harry Collier, Her father, Edward, is a veteran member of the SIUNA-aflS- St. Albans, N.Y. liated Inland Boatmen's Union. • Mary Covacevich, daughter of Seafarer and Mrs. Edward Covacevich of Baltimore, Md. James Smith • Angela Nuckols, daughter of Seafarer and Mrs. Billy Nuck ols, Ansted, W. Va. James Smith, 17, is currently a senior at East Jefferson High • Richard Schultz, son of Seafarer and Mrs. Louis Schultz, School in Metairie, La., and will graduate this June. James is in Oregon, Ohio. the upper ten percent of a class of 835 boys. He has achieved • James Smith, son of Seafarer and Mrs. Stanford Smith, particular distinction in English and literature. Metairie, La. James is one of five children, all of whom have earned or are Also, Peter Kondylas, son of Seafarer and Mrs. Nicholas working towards college degrees. He hopes to major in journalism at either Louisiana State University or Southeastern University. Angela Nuckols Kondylas, Baltimore, Md., was chosen as alternate and will re ceive a scholarship should any of the five winners be unable to Directing his thoughts to his future goals James says: "I have accept. discovered that I like to write and that I can satisfy people through my words. The classes I enjoy most are those of literature. Beverly Collier "Whether I major in English or journalism, my final goal is creative writing. If by writing, I can help at least one person Beverly Collier, 17, will graduate with honors this Jime from through his troubles, I will have contributed a small bit to the Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Bayside, N.Y. From child human race. To reach this goal I must go to college, but I know hood, Beverly has looked forward to attending college and plans it is only the starting place." to major in mathematics. Throughout her high school career she has been an honor student in math with straight A grades. She plans to become either a computer scientist or a teacher of Richard Schultz mathematics. Beverly is active in school and community affairs and has Richard Schultz, 16, is in the senior class at Divine Word served in her school's student government and participated in Seminary in Perrysburg, Ohio. Goals in Richard's life are to attend Divine Word or Bowling Green State University to major community projects for voter registration and mental health. She in psychology, and to become a priest. Mary Covacevlch hopes to attend either Boston University or Cornell University. One of his teachers writes of him: "He is a very warm and friendly young man; sharp witted and Angela Nuckols intensely pensive. He has sharp insight and a scientific mind with an aim to work with people." Angela Nuckols, 18, is graduating from Ansted High School in Ansted, W. Va. In the words of her school's principal: Speaking of his college plans Richard says: "Angela is an outstanding student and has a very pleasant "In college I hope to major in psychology and to eventually personality." take post-graduate studies. I feel that a background in psychology will be very beneficial to me in the future as a priest. In 1970, Angela, who ranks second in a graduating class of seventy students, was the winner of the regional "Junior Miss" "A priest is not just a pious man who does nothing but pray contest, and first runner-up in West Virginia's state-wide contest. all day. He is a human being interested in people, their thoughts, feelings, values, fears, desires and hopes. He dedicates his entire She is active in school, social and civic affairs and has an avid life towards making life more tolerable and happy for the people interest in athletics. She plans to attend West Virginia Institute of he meets. Someday I will join in that dedication." Technology or Concord College to major in mathematics, fol lowed by a career in high school or college teaching. James Smith Her goals for the future are clearly summed up by her own The winners are free to use their scholarships at any accredited words: "I have been told by many that the truly educated person college or university and to pursue any course of study. is the happy person and I want to be happy and live. I want to The SIU scholarship program, now marking its 18th year, has further my education so that I might help others to find the same helped scores of Seafarers and their dependents through college. happiness. The value of the scholarships was increased from $6,000 to "I know I am reaching for the stars, but, who knows, the moon $10,000 beginning this year to better match the high costs of has already been reached." higher education. Competition for the increased scholarships was keen, with 29 applicants under consideration by a panel of educators from the Mary Covacevich nation's leading colleges and universities. Mary Covacevich, 18, is a graduate of Catholic High School Candidates were judged on the basis of results in either the in Baltimore, Md., and is presently attending Mercy Hospital College Entrance lamination Board tests or the American School of Nursing there. At the end of the current semester, Mary College Testing program. The test results, together with evidence will have earned 26 college credits and will transfer to St. Agnes of scholastic achievement, character and leadership ability formed College or Goucher College to study journalism. the criteria for selection. The SIU Scholarship Awards Committee pores over applica tions for the $10,000 four-year scholarships awarded this year to five promising students. Members of the committee, from left, are: Dr. Charles A. Lyons Jr., presi dent of Fayettville State Univer sity; Richard M. Keefe, director of admissions, St. Louis Univer sity; Miss Edna Newby, assistant 11 dean, Douglass College, Rutgers University; Dr. Elwood C. Kast- ner, dean of registration. New York University; Dr. Charles O'Connell, director of admissions. University of Chicago and Dr. Barnard P. Ireland, director. Col lege Entrance Examination Board. Seafarers Log The Senate all the Seafarer r- / / \ • \ II 11 II Delegates to the May Ediicatioiud Conference held at the Hai^ Lunde- beilg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md., previewed a new nmvie —^The Senate and the Seafarer. In it, eight U.S. senators ^^ak words of h^ praise for the SIU and Its members. Here Is what tihe l^^latms ismd about us, preceded by the narration which opens tiie film. . This is Washmgton, D.C. Our hatioii's capital. The seat of gwem- ment for two hundred million Americans. As the kids would say, it's "where the action is." This is where the laws are written that affect everyljody's life. This is where the laws are carried out. The nation's Capital is important to all American citizens. It's par ticularly important to Seafarers. Because our lives, and our industry, have always been federally regulated. That's why the SIU has always been active in politics, in working for laws that benefit Seafarers, laws that benefit the maritime industry. And in working for the election of candidates favorably disposed to seamen, favorably disposed to unions. 11 We ^1 know that the Congress of the United States has a lot of influence on our lives. And in the Congress, the most influential body is the Senate. The upper chamber of Congress. Just 100 men-—^two from each state. And what they do has a lot of impact on how we, as Seafarers, survive. Since the Senate has such a say in our lives, we have put together this film which presents some key members of the Senate , . . to let you know what these Senators have to say about us ; . . and about our union-^—the Seafarers International Upidn. June 1971 Page 19 • v: "•" • ' V;':; ':;--^^•• •"/; ,„s" - • 'i -^.-r'.Vv ."' -.I.''' € . ):'• : ;.' J; L. iX':'" ••'••,I''VV—' •, |£ ',. ^mSmm v ) m H €^\i '• '- %l SEN/ RUmLL I. ioilf R.La.:^ ' Through the years I have been a SEN.WIUIAMi.l|iM^J||. strong backer of the American mer chant marine. As tme who served in I am happy to have played a part the Navy at one time, it has been my • > . as a member of the S^me and privilege to know the very fine wcwrk its Committee on Commerce ...in the that the merchant marine dora. We're passage of the Merchant Marine Act particularly proud of it because we of 1970. have one of the great ports of the inis legislation establishes many United States at New Orieans. new precedents for the American Even if I did not come from a merchant marine. maritime state, however, I would do The It offers a new opportunity for what is within my power to assist the Amerfcan shipowners and American J Seafarers International Union in main Seafarers to man the vessels that we taining a strong American merchant so urgently need. marine because I know of the tre It offers a new opportunity to bring mendous cpntrilnition that the mer Senate back to the American flag those ships chant marine and the Seafarers have which have been registered abroad and made to this nation—^to its economy, crewed abroad ... the ships whidi to its defense, and to the well-being provide such devastating competitiQn of the entire world. and for American-flag shipping. It's been my pleasure to work with It offers American busines and in the Seafarers International Union dustry a new opportunity to "ship down through the years in building a American"—with the amfidence that; strong merchant marine, and in trying the we have the maritime industry capatfle i to see to it that it provides adequately of meeting their needs. i for its seamen. I salute this fine unicm Most of all, it offers all Americans for the good work that it's done, and a new opportunity to be proud of their I look forward to working with you merchant marine . . . and to know i in the years to come. Seafarer that the American flag will be making its presence known in every port ^bund the ^obe. Passage of this maritime bill wtis aided immeasurably by die supikirt # the Seafarers IntemalSonal Uhibn. r thank you for youi- efforts . . . and I am confident you continue your fight to make the United States once agam the foremost wapower in the world. U • •! .J"'• , ' -i » • ... It.:(. Seafarers Log ' .'fW The Senate and the V'' j' tr' jte.v'- • • - Seafarer lif > . ' •''' jj SEi. HUOH SCOTT R-Pt. I wish to commend the men of the SEX CHARLES iWee. MATHIAS, JR. Seafarers International Union for the R-Md. Valuable role which they . . . and their ' The State of Maryland has a place Union . . . played in the passage of of honor in the maritime history of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. America . . . and we are proud of the fact that the Seafarers International This was truly an example of unity Union has been such an important . . . unity between maritime manage port of that maritime tradition. ment and labor,.. unity between gov iFor years ... the members of your ernment and industry . . , Unity be SEN. DANIELX IROUYE union have been active in the growth tween the Congress and the White D'Hawtll and development of the great Port oi House , . . unity between Republicans The merchant marme is vital to the Baltimore. imd Democrats. economy of my State of Hawaii For years . . . your unicHi has been And the SIU was an important link We are separated from the mam- active in the community and in the in tiiat chain of unity which led to the land by thousands of miles of ocean state . . . not only as a political force passa^ of President Nixon's maritime . . . and so the merchant marine is whidi s^es Maryland well . . . but jpro^am . . . an important link be . . . in a very real sense . . . our eco also as a good nei^bor ... concerned cause the SIU moblltzed its full re- nomic life-line. rffiout aU of the protdrais of the peofde ^urces in support of this legislation. Reliance on Amarkan-flag shipping our state ... and committed to I know there were many parts d has posed an econt^c burckn on the working with other community and this legislation which ... if you had people of my State, de^ite the ^n- State organizations in solving those your free choice ... your union eral reliability this service. problems. would have changed and strengthened. The higher transportation cMts Now the SIU has become even Many other elements in your industry mean a higher cost of living for the more involved ih the State of Mary felt the same way about other aspects people I am privileged to rei»esent in land . . . and I am proud that the un H of this legislation. the United States. ion chose St. Mary's County . . . the The important thing is that ... in It has been a great source of in mother county of our state ... as the the interests of harmony - . . and, spiration to me that you ... in the site for its facilities for training young more important, in the interests of Seafarers International Union . . . men who want to make a career of getting started on a new merchant have recognked this economic prob going to sea. marine program . . . all of the parties lem of the people of Hawaii. The union's training facilities at involved sought areas of compromise You not only have recognized it... Piney Point . . . and the fleet of ves that brought this industry and the gov you have done something about it. sels which you have assembled for this ernment together. Your union worked in dose co training program . . . adds to the You can be proud of the SIU's role operation with my office in helping to maritime traditions of our great State in achieving this major legislative vic amend the Merchant M^e Act of . . and increases the SIU's opportu- tory . . . and I know you will continue 1970 so that it provided some meas mties to continue to be a good nei^- to be proud of your union's on-going ure of relief for the people of my bor and a responsible dtizen of activities in promoting legislation thjrt State. Maryland. Is good for the SIU member . . . that And 1 know that . . . if farther We are proud that your union c»n- is good for the industry which employs steps are needed . . . in 1^^ tinues to play so important a role in I him . . that is good for the nation can continue to count on thb active Maryland's a^airs. " :*x?;'i'X I which that industry serves. involved support of the Seafarers Ih-^ t€MationaI Union. You are to be congratulated for your active support of legislation that wU benefit your mdustry . . . and for your compassionate un^rstanding of : the problems of other people. I am proud to know that I can m Count on the continued support of the SIU . . . ^d I want you to know^ in return, that you can count on me. if June 1971 JS ' Page 21 .... .i-,.. V*,-- l"V..-;^,i-,. ..4 . ••• .-.v. ' .i.-'-. . ' - •'.'*•"' . ': • ' '-- ' -i :r. SEN. EDWARD M. KENNEDY D>Mass. As many of you know ... I have been working actively in the Senate to help preserve the Public Health Ser vice Hospital system . . . the medical care system for the American seaman which has existed since the founding SEN. HDWARD W. CANNON of our nation. D>N«v. I am proud to be able to say that I come from a State—^from Nevada . . . in this struggle on behalf of the —which can hardly be said to have a Public Health Hospitals . . . I have SEN. TED STEVENS maritime tradition. had the unstinting support of the Sea- R'Alaska In fact, if you climb to the top of farers International Union. I have the utmost respect and ; ^- the highest mountmn in rhy State ... These hospitals are vital to Amer miration for the Seafarers Interna and we have some high ones . . . you ican seafarers ... to American fisher tional Union for the job it has done still couldn't see the ocean. men . . to Coast Guardsmen ... to . . . and is continuing to do . . .in the Yet I am firmly convinced of the all who, as the poet said, "go down to campaign to rebuild the American^ importance of the American merchant the seas in ships." merchant marine. marine in carrying this nation's im For nearly two hundred years . . . I have particular respect for the ports and exports . . . and I am happy our country has provided the best of SIU for its interest and concern over J to say that I have worked closely with medical care for its seamen . . . med the prOWems of nty State of Alaska ! your union . . . the Seafarers Interna ical care that is of higher quality ...... not only Alaska's maritime probr tional Union . . . in bringing about the and that is available at lower cost... lems ... but the problems of the total revival of merchant shipping. development of Alaska's economic As many people know, I am a firm than comparable care in any other potential. medical institutions in the nation. /advocate of America's total aerospace My office and the SRJ have program . . . and I happen to know Today, America faces a health care wOrked closely together in the effort crisis of staggering proportions. what most Americans are unaware of : to develop the multi-billion-dollar oil That our space program relies directly ! Despite the billions we Americans reserves that have been discovered be-- spend for medical care each year ... I on the inland waters segment of the heath the North Slope. merchant marine. the system of delivering that care is If that oil is to become easily avail- I inadequate . . . it is antiquated . . . Those giant rockets which send our j it is disgraceful. I able to the United States ... it must astronauts into space ... and "which move by pipeline from the North make possible our exploration of tl^« I And it strikes me as strange that Slope to a spot where port , facilities I ... . in the face of this medical c^ moon . , . are built at Huntsville, Ala can be developed. bama . . . and reach Cape Kennedy crisis . . . indeed, after having ac- The SIU has worked closely with j knowledged that the crisis does exist "only because we have a network of me in my efforts to have that pipeline inland waterw^. . . this Administration seeks to add built on American soil V . . not on to its dimensions by taking out of serv- I These rockets . . . too large to be Canadian soil . . , because we both carried by train or truck . . . move oft j ice . . . the Public Health Service know that ah American pipeline Hospitals rather than retaining and barges down the Tennessee River . . ; 1 would be the best guarantee of job the Ohio River .. 4 and the Mississipfu developing them to provide quality } opportunities for the people in my health services for the overall com . . . and then aOross the Gulf and munity. . i State. around to the Atlantic, It would also be the best guar t In short, I know that . . . as much You know my commiteient to antee of job opportunities for Ameiir quality medical care for all Ameri to any other American workers . . . it cans. can Seafarers . . . because the oil is American Seafarers who put our would then have to move exclusively Jastronauts on the moon. You know my particular commit aboard American-flag tankers. ment to quality medical care for the You should be proud of your union We all have a stake in this issue . . . proud of its accomplishments . . . American seamen who serve this ... and I am delighted to have the nation in times of peace and in times and proud of its continuing efforts to •of crisis. full force of the Seafarers Interna yrin legislation that is of value to your tional Union arratyed Jon our side in industry and your country. ^ You c&n count on my active in this battle. volvement . .'. and my unswerving I certainly am proud to be asso determination . . . to keep open these ciated with you in the Seafarers Inter Public Health Service Hospitals national Union in pursuit of these im ^ that they can continue to serve the portant goals. seamen . . . who^ in their own tuiiiv continue to serve their nation. J > ^ ^ alUed with the Sly in this endeavor. \ Page 22 Seafarers Log 'Vx'/!V-,T ;iv Jobs of Seafarers on Line In New Attacks on Jones Act Washington, D.C. other runaway-flag operators, fense to waive vessel inspection provisions of this old emer jobs of all Seafarers, the impact The jobs of Seafarers are on can make enormous profits at laws and regulations in the in gency law on the groimds of could be far wider. the line in the renewed attack the expense of the American- terest of national security. Some national defense." It is the Jones Act that on the Jones Act, a body of flag merchant marine. runaway-flag operators have Pelly said "the Congress stipulates that all ships carry laws that demands that all Leading Campal^ used this law in an attempt to should assure itself that the act ing domestic cargo to domestic escape Jones Act regulations. ports must be built in U.S. domestic shipping be moved on The SIU is leading a cam of 1950 is not used as a device shipyards with American-made American-flag vessels. paign to muster Congressional The 1950 act, Pelly said, was to waive the Jones Act for passed "for legitimate defense purely commercial purposes." parts. The heavy assault on the support to strengthen the Jones Without the Jones Act, low- Jones Act is being led by the Act. reasons" at the time of the He added that shotild Korean War, but that those another emergency dictate paying foreign shipyards would oil industry, which wants oil This latest campaign follows reasons are not valid when ap waivers of vessel inspection threaten the very existence of from the rich Alaskan fields in the wake of a Conference on plied to the Jones Act today. laws, the Congress would pass the U.S. shipbuilding industry carried in runaway-flag tankers. the Noncontiguous Trades, new legislation, as it did in —and the thousands of jobs They would rip the heart out sponsored by the AFL-CIO Felly Warning that it provides. of the Jones Act so they could Maritime Trades Department. "However," the Congressman World War II and the Korean War. Indeed, without the protec transport Alaskan oil from one That conference brou^t to warned, "the Bureau of Cus tion of the Jones Act, the en U.S. port to another in foreign- gether top federal, industry and toms and other agencies, includ Wide Impact tire U.S. maritime industry built, foreign-manned tankers— labor representatives and the ing the Department of Defense While any weakening of the would be in danger of disinte paying slave wages and at the leadership of the noncontiguous and the Coast Guard believe Jones Act could jeoparidze the gration. same time escaping the taxes areas of the nation, Alaska, the (1950) statute does cover that must be paid by American- Hawaii and Puerto Rico. waivers of the Jones Act." flag operators. They joined in giving unan Pelly called for speedy adop They are condemning the imous support to programs that tion of his bill, because "in con Seafarers Asked To Join Jones Act—^which provides the would add muscle to the na nection with the Alaskan North Fighf To Profecf Jones Act nation's only protection against tion's policy of reserving do Slope Oil Development, there foreign control of all U.S. mestic shipping for the Amer is strong pressure, I am told, The jobs of all Searfarers are on the line in the battle to oceanbome commerce—^in vi ican-flag fleet. by certain oil interests for protect and strengthen the Jones Act. As in most battles in cious language. One oil com Congressman Thomas R. waivers for foreign-flag tankers which we are involved, the action is on Capitol Hill—^in pany president, Fred L. Hartley Pelly (R-Wash.) has spotted to carry petroleum to the West the halls of Congress. of tihe Union Oil Co. of Cali one weakness in the law Ctoast and other ports. Seafarers make their points with Congressmen through fornia, referred to the Act as and has sponsored legislation, "Indeed, there are rumors," SPAD—^the Seafarers Political Activities Donations orga "archiac," and those who sup strongly backed by the SIU, to Pelly told the Congress, "that nization. port it as "arrogant and stupid." plug the hole. there have been discussions in The Jones Act is a gut issue. Without it's protection, we They are feverishly working The Pelly bill would amend the Office of Management and lose. Seafarers can help their SIU in its fight to strengthen on Capitol Hill to weaken the a 1950 act of Congress which Budget and some support for the Jones Act, by supporting SPAD with volunteer dollars. Jones Act as they, along with empowered the Secretary of De the granting-of waivers under Tuna Boat Hearings Due Hearings are expected to be the foreign nation. gin soon on several proposals Previously ship companies ii: - to strengthen the Fisherman's have paid the fines and sought Protective Act in the wake of reimbursement from the State recent seizures of tunaboat Department. Up until now, de vessels in international waters duction of fines from foreign . 'I.-;- ;, ' , •- off South America. aid, while authorized in law, Proposals under considera has never been done. tion by the House Merchant The Senate Commerce Com-' Marine and Fisheries Commit mittee has under consideration tee include bills that would re a measure that would require quire the Secretary of State to the government to reimburse pay any fines levied against ship owners for the value of seized ships immediately, and fishing time lost while in cap deduct the amounts of the fines ^ ture, and for the value of any from foreign aid payments to catch lost Directory Of Union Halls DUEUTH, Hliia. ...X014 W. 3d St. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes (218) BA 2-4U0 FBANKFOBT, Mlell. .... P.O. Box <81 & Inland Waters 41SBIainSt. (616) EE 1-2441 HOUSTON, Tta ...... S804 Canal St. Inland Boatmen's Union N • -^ -^ imnnTri-T • rw^he 632-foot-long containership Transindiana glided X smoothly into her berth at Weehawken, N.J. last month after a voyage from Europe and the British Isles. Built in 1944, the 14,458 deadweight ton container- ship was originally named the General W. J. Langfitt. In 1969, SlU-contracted Seatrain Lines purchased the vessel and converted her C-4 Unes into that of a contain ership capable of carrying more than 400 forty-foot con tainers. The Transindiana is usually assigned to the European run with turnaround ports of New York and Baltimore. Topside aboard the Transindiana deck department member S. Kroll secures lines. In the background are some of the empty trailer bodies that will each carry one of the Transindiana's 40- foot containers. Cook R. Trotman arranges dishes of freshly When you have a chief cook like Felix Looey baked pie as lunch is about to be served aboard aboara every voyage is smooth sailing. the Transindiana. Fresh fruit pies are a specialty Brother Looey is preparing a beef dish for the of the galley. evening meal at sea. Surrounded on all sides by the Transindiana's engine room guages, oiler O. Ortiz keeps a watchful eye on the readings. Pantryman D. Rodriguez looks through the latest issue of the Log while awaiting payoff of the Transindiana. Seafarer Robert O'Brien (right, foreground), a recent graduate of the SlU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, is assisted during payoff by SlU Patrolmen Luigi lovino (right) and "Red" Campbell. Brother O'Brien sails as ordinary seaman. Page 24 Seafarers Log '{ ,, A Step Closer fo Reality i V' House Okays $507 Million I"-:-.; i ^", For 1970 Merchant Marine Act Waslyngton, D.C. lar's worth of value for every dollar's worth of taxes operator "should not have to compete" with formerly invested in this industry. subsidized owners because of their economic strength, Implementation of the provisions of the Merchant built-up during the years when only they were eligible Marine Act of 1970 has come a step closer to reality "For the American shipper, who deserves a mer for subsidies. with House passage of the $507 million MARAD au chant fleet capable of carrying imports and exports, thorization bill for fiscal year 1972. The measure carrying them at rates more nearly competitive with Furthermore, "imrealistic shipping policies" of now awaits Senate action. those of foreign lines, and capable of carrying them several government agencies must be amended. "The with the maximum of speed and the minimum of American operator should not have to compete with By a roll call vote of 360^11, the House proved delay. funds for the initial phase of the long-range program the foreigner to carry the military hardware, the which calls for the construction of 300 American- "For the American government, which needs a foreign aid supplies and the surplus agricultural flag ships over the next 10 years. The program is fleet which is the 'first arm of our commerce' in products which our own government is shipping designed to lift the U.S. Merchant Marine from the peacetime, if it is to be the ffomth arm of our de abroad." "throes of neglect" and return it to its former posi fense' in time of crisis. The statement declared there was "something tion of superiority on the hi^ seas. "For the American shipyard and its workers, ludicrous" about the government embarking on a re- The authorization bill has gone to the Senate which, up until now, have suffered imder a com vitalization of the merchant marine, and not supply Commerce Committee for consideration. ^ petitive attrition vis-a-vis foreign shipyard, at least ing cargoes for it; and for the government to exhort part of which competition resulted from the invest American industry to "ship American" when, "the In testimony submitted to the House Merchant ment of one billion American tax dollars in mod pattern over the years has been for the government Marine and Fisheries Committee in support of the ernizing the same foreign yards in the wake of World itself, to 'ship American' only reluctantly, only in funding authorization, Paul Hall, president of the Warn. half-hearted fashion, often only as a last resort." Seafarers International Union and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, said the legislation "For the American ship operators and the Although none of those problems gets direct con marks the beginning of "a long voyage" for the American seamen, who have been the first and the sideration in the authorization bill, "all of these American Merchant Marine. most direct, victims of the past years of governmental points are embraced implicitly in this legislation." and public negject of this industry." ^Beginning of Transition* The statement said that "at another time the AFU- "This is the beginning of transition—transition Unequal Policies C30 Maritime Trades Department and the Seafarers from the narrow concepts of the Merchant Marine Hall said that problems remain and he pointed to International Union of North America would have Act of 1936, which ultimately failed to meet the test the inequality of segments of the fleet and to gov been inclined to challenge the adequacy of the funds of changing times and changing technologies; transi ernment shipping policies as two of them. called for in the authorization measure, and the tion to the more sweeping and more appropriate ap number of ships which the measure envisions could proach to maritime affairs embodied in the Merchant Although the new bill includes formerly unsub- or should be built." Marine Act of 1970," Hall said. sidized operators. Hall cautioned that their "footing is not yet equal" with the one-third of the fleet that Acceptable Start The House-passed bill provides $229 million in received subsidies over the past 34 years. The 10-year goal of 300 new ships stands "at odds construction differential subsidies and $239 million with the concmrrent goal of carrying 35 percent of in operating subsidies. An additional $25 million was "It would be a travesty, therefore, to suggest that America's waterbome commerce by the middle of the hllocat^ for research and development. all of the American ship operators get in the same line and be treated on a first-come, fiirst-served basis," decade." As the SIU statement points out, "for the first the SIU statement said. We are in a time of economic troubles, and, "even time in the nation's history, we have maritime legis though we feel that more should be spent now to lation aimed at establishing a fair and equitable pro SIU President Hall said that the answer to that launch this new maritime era," the $507 million are -am that will reach all segments of tihie U.S.-flag problem is to "consciously adopt a catch-up arrange an acceptable start. ment for the operator who existed so long without ocean-going fleet—dry bulk, tanker and container "Another year," Hall said, "and we shall be back operations as well as the declining liner trade. subsidy and who is at the point of desperation." Here are other highlights of the SIU statement: to ask for a more realistic appraisal of our ur^nt "For the first time in the nation's history, we have needs, and an even larger commitment of our re maritime legislation that will make public funds Measures to relieve that despair, mi^t include a sources to meeting these needs. available to all operators, engaged in ^ aspects of federal policy allowing formerly unsubsidized owners "For now, we feel, that as inadequate as these foreign commerce," the SIU statement said, adding first crack at the new subsidies; assistance in the ac funds are, they will at least make it possible for us that the bill provides a number of challenges for cumulation of tax-deferred constructions funds; and to enter into this period of transition—^they will make America as a nation: first call on government cargoes. it possible for us to build the foundation for mari- "For the American taxpayer \^iio deserves a dol On government cargoes, the former unsubsidized time's future growth." Ecology Panel Meets at HLSS Piney Poin^ Md. range of problems plaguing the The Environmental Advisory nation's air and water. panel of the U.S. Senate Public Members of the panel at Works Committee discussed tending were: ways of curbing pollution and Prof. Ross Beiler, University saving America's ecology at a of Miami; Robert R. Curry, recent meeting at the Harry University of Montana; Jean H. Lundeberg School of Seaman Futrell, University of Utah; ship here. Gene E. Likens and Raymond The panel, which makes C. Loehr of Cornell University, recommendations and drafts James H. Sterner, University of bills for consideration of the Texas; Lawrence Tribe, Har Senate committee, is composed vard University; Dr. Samuel S. of scientists deeply involved in Epstein, Children's Cancer Re study of the environment. search Foimdation; Ralph Lapp, Joining them on the fantail Quadri-Science Inc. and George of HLSS Zimmerman were four M. Woodweil, Brookhaven Na members of Congress, including tional Laboratory. Rep. John A. Blatnik CD- Congressmen attending with Minn.), chairman of the House Rep. Blatnik were Rep. Mike critical problems." He added In the photo above, congres Royce, clerk of the Senate Public Works Committee. McCormack CD-Wash.), Rep. that there are several problems sional representatives to a meet Public Works Committee; Rep. I. " ••:•• Richard B. Royce, clerk of Glenn Anderson (D-Calif.) and left to be overcome.. ing of the Environmental Ad Glenn Anderson of California the Senate committee, said the Rep. LaMar Baker (R-Tenn.). "We can no longer live in a visory Panel listen intently to and Rep. John Blatnik of Min panel of technical experts was Summing up the session. frontier economy where you the discussion of pollution prob nesota, chairman of the House convened by committee chair Rep. McCormack said, "I be use what you need and throw lems. At table, from left, are: Public Works Committee. Reps. man Sen. Jennings Randolph, lieve we are making very sub every thing else away," the con Rep. Mike McCormack McCormack, Baker and Ander (D-W.Va.) in response to a stantial progress in making im gressman said. "There is no Washington; Rep. LaMar Baker son are members of Rep. Blat- need for guidance on the broad provements in a number of place left to throw it." of Tennessee; Richard B. nik's committee. June 1971 Page 25 ' •• 'v'"^-" '' "' •;i •. ':. V . '. ; • "f • Seafarers Vacation Center **Hoiiie is the Sailor, Home from the Sea." Robert Louis Stevenson The life of a Seafarer is one of privation. During his long days at sea he is without the companionship of his family, his shoreside friends and even without mail from home. He deserves a place to relax when he is home; a place where he can meet shipmates and their families and talk of things that every Seafarer has in common. The Seafarers Vacation Center at Piney Point, Md. is such a place. In the "land of pleasant living," as southern Maryland is called, the SIU has set up a vacation retreat to offer the com forts of a resort to the professional sailor at a fraction of the cost of a profit-making establishment. Sound like a good deal? Some of the inducements to SIU men include inexpensive lodging for the family, inexpensive and well-prepared meals in a spacious dining room with a view of an outlet to the Chesapeake Bay. Rooms are $4 per day for single occupancy and $7 for a double. Breakfast and lunch cost 99 cents and supper costs $1.50 from a varied menu prepared by professional chefs. The motel grounds are in the midst of 54 acres in historic St. Mary's County, bordered by St. George's Creek and the Chesa peake Bay. A short drive wUl bring the vacationer to many his toric landmarks including the site where Lord Calvert landed in 1634 and founded the &st colony free from religious prejudice. Nearby is a replica of the first Maryland State House. For those who want more activity than the sightseer, there is sailing, softball, swimming, fishing, water skiing, basketball, volley ball, billiards and table tennis. Seafarers and their families will find that the Harry Lundeberg Motel has activities for every member of the family, whatever their age. One of the most popular activities is sailing. The Harry Lunde berg Motel and the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in cludes a marina with different types of sailing and power craft, ranging from 21-foot Columbia sailboats to the 250-foot S.Y. Dauntless, the flagship of the entire United States Navy during World War H. One of the more popular sailing vessels for family Seafarers Vacation Center cruises is the Manitou, formerly a week-end retreat and floating Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship White House wlule President John F. Kennedy was in office. Piney Point, Md. 20674 From reports of Seafarers who stayed at Piney Point last sum mer, the meals, the facilities and the activities siupassed their expectations. Many of them voiced their intentions of returning this summer and many of the members who attended Crew and Educational Conferences plan to take advantage of the vacation center. Reservatimis are now being accepted and many Seafonrs already are scheduled for a vacatimi at Piney Point this summer. If you are interested in visiting Piney Point, better reserve now to insure accommodations. Just fill out the coupon and mail to the colter. IPs the best way to assure yourself and your family a well-deserved vacation at tim lowest possible cost Seafarers Log Labor Kicks Off Campaign For National Health Insurance Washington, B.C. • All medicines provided by a hospital or by a the entire population, regardless of age, would be The AFL-CIO has opened its campaign to gain prepaid group practice. provided under extensions of the program. passage of the National Health Security Program now • Optometrist, podiatrist, pathology, radiology • Treatment for mental illness, including 20 con before the Senate. and ambulance services. sultations with solo practitioners, 45 days of inpa "It is time that the people who pay the bUls—^the • Dental care for children imder 15. Coverage of tient care, 60 days in mental health day care centers, health consumers—have a means for controlling the and unlimited care when provided through prepaid inordinately high cost of health care and a method for group practice organizations. gaining accessibility to medical care for the millions Labor-Management Council Biemiller testified that 34 million persons under of Americans who do not now have a chance to get 65 have no health insurance. More than 38 million it," Andrew J, Biemiller, director of the AFL-CIO Attacks Administration Plan Americans have no surgical coverage, he added. Department of Legislation told the Senate Finance New Yorit City The National Health Security Program wotild be Committee. The New York Labor-Management Council of financed through a Health Security Trust Fimd, sim "Only health security tackles all the real problems: Health and Welfare Plans, of which the SIU is a ilar to the Social Security Trust Fimd. quality care for all Americans, financing, cost con member, has attacked the Administration's proposal 50 percent of the monies would come from fed eral revenues. Based on 1970 expenditures for med trols, development of new health care delivery sys for national health insurance, calling it weak and un tems and restructuring of the present wasteful, ineffi workable. ical care, the federal cost would have been $20.5 cient system," he asserted. The council said that "the Nixon program doesn't billion. Biemiller said that the federal government even try to relieve the effects of skyrocketing health spent more than half of that amoimt on personal Biemiller told the Senate committee that the profit costs—^much less solve the causes of the problem." health care last year. motive "is not an acceptable philosophy for medical The plan, the council said, would be a windfall for 36 percent of the cost would be financed by a 3.5 care." private insurance companies. percent tax on employer payrolls. The Health Security Program, sponsored by Sena The council said that for years insurance com 12 percent would come from a 1 percent tax on tor Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.), would provide: panies have done little but "pass on to consumers the the first $15,000 of an individual's income, and 2 • Full payment of all physician and surgical serv soaring costs of hospitalization and medical care." To percent would be provided by a 2.5 percent tax on ices. relieve the problem, the council said, a plan should the first $15,000 of income of the self-employed. • Full payment of all hospital services, hospital- be foxmd that, "offers real help to the people, one The current Medicare tax, now taking .8 percent affiliated nursing home care, outpatient services and that is tied to the long-tested Social Security system, of the first $7,800 of a wage-earners pay, would be home health care. one that has built-in cost and quality controls." eliminated. Whale Batters Yacht; Seafarers Rescue Crew Four men and a woman forced adrift in a six-by-five- foot rubber liferaft when their yacht was struck and sunk by a whale had a very small chance to be found still alive. The small chance came t through, however, and it came in the form of a 13,000 ton SlU-contracted ship named Potomac. Even though they could have BARBER EQUIPMENT— LIQUORS—Stitzel-Weller Dis survived for almost six weeks, Wahl Qipper Corp., pro tilleries products—Old Fitz the sailors of the South African ducers of home barber sets. gerald, Cabin Still, Old Elk, yacht Pionier had little hope (Int'l. Assoc. of Machinists W. L. Weller. (Distillery that a ship would find them in and Aerospace Workers) Workers) time. CIGARETIES—R. J. Reyn MEAT PRODUCTS—Poultry On the deck of the Potomac, olds Tobacco Co.—Camels, Packers, Inc. (Blue Star Winston, Salem, Tempo, label products). (Amalga however, an alert third officer, Brandon, Doral, and Cava mated Meat Cutters and Roy Newkirk, was about to go lier. (Tobacco Workers Un Butcher Workmen) off watch when he spotted an orange object far in the dis The Potomac brings back five happy survivors to Cape Town, South ion) Africa. From left are: Tony Keeney; Jenifer Webb; Gordon Webb; PRINTING—^Kingsport Press tance. CLOTHING—^Reidbord Bros., "World Book," "Childcraft." Willi Schutten and Peter Flockemann. Co., Siegal (H. I. S. brand) (Printing Pressmen, Typog "It looked like a big orange ball, clearly visible about three Kremlich. He continues that "once suits and sports jackets, Kay- raphers, Bookbinders, Ma alongside we were coached and miles and eleven degrees off the The expertise of the lifeboat nee boyswear, Richmond chinists, Stereotypers, and guided as to the most opportune port bow," said Newkirk. crew as they worked in a squall Brothers men's clothing, Se- Electrotypers) and rough seas was cited by time to jump onto and scramble well suits, Wing shirts, Met NEWSPAPERS—Los Angeles His next words were to one of the survivors, Tony up the net. This risky opera ro Pants Co., and Diplomat Herald-Examiner. (10 tmions Captain Vernon W. Hansen: Keeney, in a letter to ffie Log. tion went without a hitch." Pajamas by Fortex Mfg. Co. involved covering 2,000 "Request permission to investi "In real seamanlike manner Once on board, the survivors Amalgamated Clothing) workers) gate object on the port bow." they . . . came alongside our were treated with great hos Judy Bond Blouses—(Inter Britannica Junior Encyclo And so began the rescue of liferaft and hauled us aboard," pitality, Keeney says, noting, national Ladies Garment pedia (Int'l. Allied Printing the yacht's Skipper Gordon he said. "we were overwhelmed with Workers Union) Trades Assn.) Webb, his wife, Jenifer, Willi He noted the "friendliness" kindness. The chief steward, CASKETS—Cjq>itol City Cas RANGES—Magic Chef, Pan Schutten, Peter Hockemann that "greeted us and immedi Mr. KeUy, in a calm and ket Company—(United Fur Pacific Division. (Stove, Fur and Tony Keeney. ately packets of cigarettes were homely manner, met and con niture Workers) nace and Allied Appliance When a lifeboat had to be handed around." ducted us, still scantily clad FLOURMILL PRODUCTS— Workers) lowered from the Potomac, As they approached the and very wet, to the messroom Newkirk "asked to be put in for coffee and dinner." Pioneer Products, San An SHOES—Genesco Shoe Mfg. ship, Keeney wrote, "the charge of the boat" because he He says that the Potomac "is tonio, Texas (United Brew Co—^work shoes . . . Sentry, Master, not wishing to take any "wanted to see those guys and manned by one of the finest ery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Cedar Chest and Statler; risks, had arranged for a net Drinks and Distillery Work find out what they were doing to be draped up forward in group of diplomats of whom the men's shoes . . . Jarman, way out there where nobody ers) Johnson & Murphy, Crest- preference to the pilots ladder United States of America can ought to be." FURNITURE—^James Sterling worth (Boot and Shoe Work and, as the swells were pretty be truly proud." Corp., White Furniture Co., ers) Besides Newkirk, the men big, it was quite a feat on the Because of the Potomac, the Brown Furniture Co., (Unit who volunteered for that mis part of all concerned in com five survivors had spent only ed Furniture Workers) SPECIAL—All West Virginia sion were chief engineer Henry ing alongside the Potomac. 16 hours in their rubber life Economy Furniture—^BiIt- camping and vacation spots, Dillon, boatswain Charles This was done without any fuss, raft, 16 hours that came to a Rite, Western Provinicial (Laborers) D'Amico, third assistant engi bother or panic and wonderful happy ending because of the and Smithtown Maple. (Up TOYS—^Fisher-Price toys (Doil neer G. Bogley and able bodjed teamwork On the part of all skill and concern of the SIU- holsterers) & Toy Workers Union) seamen Ray King and Ken concerned." crew of the Potomac. Jiine 1971 Page 27 Indictments Against SlU Termed 'Assault on Labor Movement' New Orleans federal law," the resolution join our fleet "in the graveyard Indictments against the SIU said. of economic enterprise." and several of its officers The Louisianans recorded And while it is dangerous for brought by the Justice Depart their concurrence with the • industry to neglect the Ameri ment have been labeled a bla AFL-CIO Executive Council can-flag fleet, the delegates tant drive by Attorney General which condemned the indict said "it is catastrophic for gov John Mitchell "to emasculate ments as "a device to coerce ernment to do so." the effective political activities working men and women and U.S. Ships Wait of organized labor." their unions to forego their ba The federal government has The attack upon the Attorney sic constitutional right," and been utilizing foreign-flag ships General was issued last month charged Mitchell with "seeking for government cargo — fre by delegates attending the 16th to silence the American trade quently in violation of the law annual convention of the Loui union movement for purely po —at the same time that U.S. siana State AFL-CIO in a reso litical reasons." ships "wait in harbors or are lution pledging complete sup "Ihe resolution pledged the prematurely laid up." state body's "full and unstinting port to the SIU and its political "The tragedy is that the support of the Seafarers Inter action program. funds going to foreign shipping national Union in its fight The indictments claim the interests are not used for food against the attempts by the At SIU violated federal rules in and clothing for American . torney General to destroy la donating fimds to both Repub workers, nor do those funds bor's political machinery." lican and Democratic campaigns create more jobs for a nation 'Symbol of Vigilance' during the 1968 elections. with an unemployment rate al The convention said the SIU The Louisiana trade union ready at recessional levels, nor "stands as the symbol of or ists asserted that "despite the do they return in the form of ganized labor's vigilance warning of organized labor, the taxes," the resolution declared. against those who would de American people have re The Louisiana organization stroy the trade union movement mained generally apathetic indicated its fear that the loss and who would silence the about the threat to strip work of the American-flag merchant trade union movement's voice ers of their right to join together fleet would cut the supply line on behalf of all of the people in behalf of politick causes and to U.S. armed forces around the SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams, center, holds plaque presented of America." political candidates. world. to him as chairman of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO Committee Delegates also took strong "Defense cargoes would on Political Education hy Victor Bussie, left, president of the Lawful Action stands calling for both govern ana AFL-CIO. The New Orleans COPE committee was honored tor "Nowhere is this assault on ment and private support of the have to await the ships of an "inspired" leadership and for "repeatedly conducting the kinds of the trade union movement more other land, ships that might not campaigns that brought victory to our friends." At right is A. P. "Pal" need to "Ship American" and Stoddard, president of the Greater New Orieans AFL-CIO. clear than in the indictment of to preserve and strengthen the come for political reasons" the the Seafarers International remaining eight Public Health resolution warned. brought from the convention They said that to switch the Union and its top officers for Service hospitals. The delegates called for the a call to appropriate $140 mil patient load of the PHS hospi what the Attorney General has They said the practice of federal government to adopt a lion "to return these vital tals to facilities of the Veter called a 'conspiracy' to violate sending American cargo via policy that would give top pri American health resources to ans Administration would be federal law," ffie resolution de foreign-flag ships is "not only ority to American-flag vessels clared. "For years, the Sea for all government cargo, with their fullest and most modem wrong. foolish, it is one that could operation possible." farers—^like other American eventually spell economic dis second choice going to the "The Veterans Administra imions—^has engaged in lawful aster." ships of nations receiving U.S. ^ The resolution noted that the tion Hospitals are already political action. "Should the maritime indus assistance cargoes and last quality of care and attention crowded and could handle very "It has received voluntary try falter and die through the preference reserved for third- to hedth needs provided by the few, if any additional patients contributions from its members, apathetic neglect of the duties flag ships. PHS hospitals "has been un —and even if there were extra in strict compliance with fed of its other partners in the na The convention also called equalled in the world and has beds, seamen would have the eral law," delegates to the tion's economy then a vacuum upon American industry "to made the men of the American lowest priority in filling them," state body's convention said. would result and the alternative remember its partnership with merchant marine the healthiest the resolution said. "It has put these contributions clearly would be foreign-flag the maritime industry and that in the world." To place PHS hospital pa to work on behalf of candidates ships," an alternative the dele it take advantage of every op- "To close these vital health tients in private hospitals dedicated to the same goals as gates found would lead to "eco portimity to send cargoes in care and training facilities at a would cause a "staggering bur the SIU, and these contribu nomic disaster and potential ships that fly the American time when so many Americans den on an already overloaded tions have been made in strict mUitary disaster." flag." cannot obtain adequate medi federal budget," since private compliance with federal law. The convention warned that PHS Hospitals cal care within the private U.S. • hospital costs approach $100 "It has reported these con the entire American economy, The threat by the Adminis health system would be a trag per patient day, nearly double tributions fully, openly and reg should it spurn the American- tration to close the remaining edy," the Louisiana unionists the $55 figure for the eight ularly, in strict compliance with flag merchant marine, could Public Health Service hospitals asserted in the resolution. PHS facilities. Page 28 Seafarers Log Converted Tanker Pays Off in New York Now assigned to the New York-San Juan route, the SIU contracted Seatrain Dela- - ware visits New York approximately once every ten days, making for a pleasant coast- ' wise trip. Built in 1944 as a T-2 tanker, and christened as the Mission San Gabriel, she was converted in 1966 to containership lines, and now carries 277 mixed cargo containers per voyage. When she dropped anchor in New York at the end of her last voyage, she was met . by SIU Patrolman and the Log photographer, and her smooth payoff was recorded on fiM. r Recent Piney Point graduate Michael Pel! is Pantryman O. Gonzalez sorts dishware in the Ordinary seaman M. Sherard (foreground) uses a sailing as ordinary seaman aboard the Seafrain galley while awaiting payoff aboard the Seafrain winch to wind in heavy-duty lines topside, with an Delaware. Brother Pell makes his home in New Delaware. assist from C. Figueroa who sails as deck mainten Orleans, La. ance man. ii-: Seafarer C. Serkizis, who sails as wiper, turns out the work in the engine room. Messman V. M. Pacheco climbs passageway stairs after payoff. Brother Pacheco is looking forward to some free time in port after a smooth voyage. Many fine meals were prepared under the direction of chief cook L. Gardner during the voyage. Brother Gardner glances through the last issue of the Log to keep up to date on his union's affairs. A hot cup of coffee offers a welcomed break for Seafarer L. Revere during the payoff. Page 29 June 1971 Karth Calls For .fi Fourth Seacoast Rep. Karth WasUngtoB, D.C. and it is passing the American-flag fleet by," Rep. Joseph Karth (D-Minn.) called for re Rep. Karth said. newed commitment to making the Great Lakes He said the first step in restoring the Great into America's fourth seacoast in a speech given Lakes fleet was inclusion of the ship owners on at the weekly luncheon of the AFL-CIO Mari the Lakes in the provision for accumulation of time Trades Department. tax-deferred construction reserve funds, a provi Rep. Karth said he was appalled at the pres sion of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 ex ent condition of the Great Lakes fleet, calling pected, he said, to "induce the construction of it a "tiny fleet and a slow and obsolete one at 15 Great Lakes ships this year." that" And, said Rep. Karth, "if our reascming was He said that Ckmgress was shocked to hear valid in passing the Merchant Marine Act of that the deep-sea fleet had had an average age 1970—and I believe it was—then it is e Rep. Begicb Washington, D.C. American taxes and American wage scales." Rep. Nicholas J. Begich (D-Alaska) said that He said that all of those advantages "far out Nine Seafarers Affa'in Book Status the proposed trans-Alaska pipeline from oil- weigh any possible damage to the ecology of Nine more Seafarers joined the ranks of book membership in the rich Prudhoe Bay to Valdez represents an im- the frozen tundras of my state." He concluded, SIU last month. From left, front row, are: H. Bondreanx, E. Gray Sr., paralleled opportunity for American maritime. "I think we should develop the oil fields, build D. Maupin, T. Venable, S. Pastoriza and J. Makavewicz. Back row: E. Powell, R. Seabreaze and W. Foley. The Ctongresanen-at-Large made his remarks the pipeline, and get this oil moving in Ameri to a weekly luncheon of the AFL-OO Mari can t£^ers to American consumers." time Trades Department in E. L. Bartlett Memorial Auditorium which was named for the late Senator Bartlett of Alaska, who was a Congress Takes Action friend of maritime. On New Barge Bill Rep. Begich said the pipeline will mean, "American tankers plying between Valdez and WasUmlra, D.C. the west and east coasts, will provide jobs for The House of Representatives unanimously seafarers, jobs for shipbuilders and profits for passed a bill which will protect the jobs of Sea employers." farers while boosting shipping in general. A He noted that conservationists had attacked companion bill is under consideration in the the pipeline idea saying that it would "melt the Senate. frozen tundra and thus destroy one of the last, The bill approves the entry of foreign barges untouched natural sanctuaries in this nation." into U.S. ports but jurovides that the barges must But, said Rep. Begich, American technolo^, be towed by vessels carrying American crews. now able to send men to the moon, will dis The provision concerning American crews was cover a way to avoid ecological damage along an amendment to the original bill, an amend the 789-mile pipeline. For that reason he said, ment worked out by the committee and the SIU conservationists must take the wider view. legislative staff. Included in that view, he suggested, is recog In its favorable report on the bill, the com nition that America depends on troubled areas mittee said, "it is not the purpose or intent to of the world for its oil supplies now, areas that alter in any way existing jurisdiction of Amer include the Middle East and Southeast Asia. ican labor with respect to the transfer of cargo "Development of the oil resources of Alaska between specialty barges within our territbrial would reduce—and perhaps even eliminate— waters. We have been assured that foreign crews our reliance on foreign oU supplies," he said. of these barge carrying ships will not perform "This would make possible at a wery minimum, this work." a revaluation of some of our political commit Thus, while foreign barges will be allowed in ments, and some of our foreign economic com port, the barges must be "non-self propelled" mitments as well." according to the amended bill. They wfll thm He pointed out that coastwise shipping of require towboats to take them for unloading Alaskan bil would also, "end our reliance on under existing union rules. A Real Whopper foreign-flag vessels—many of them of the run The changes in the original bill add a measure Baker Francisco A. Cruz, left, and Cbief Steward Lorenzo Bennett, cur away variety, whose owners have put them of protection of Seafarers jobs, while encourag rently aboard the Columbia Banker, proudly display a 70-pound wahoo ing reciprocal maritime trade in the field of they caui^t off Canton Island in the South China Sea. Some of their under forei^ flags and manned them with lesser prizes are also on diq^y. foreign crews, and in the process avoided barge-cari7ing vessels. Page 30 Seafwars Lof K^?|j ;i • - ,1'"'•"f,vi'"',i;' SlU Amvals r-DISPATCHERS REPORT Timothy Brown, bom Jan. 28, Mrs. Francis Mclntyre, Anaheim, - April 1.1971 to April 30.1971 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Bobby Calif. I' L, Brown, Crestview, Fla. E^ Martinez, bom Jan. 4, % ^ DiCK DBPAKTMINT Anita Robichanz, bom Jan. 30, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. San tos E. Martinez, Metairie, La. ' > TOTAL KEGISTERED TOTAL SHOPPED REGISTERED ON BEACH 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alvin J. Robichaux, Marrero, La. 70072 Michael Wiliiams, bom Nov. ' All Groups ' AD Groups All Groups Migud Roqne, bom Dec. 19, 8, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Pedro Michael Williams, Brooklyn, ...... 11 5 9 3 0 13 8 Roque, Norfolk, Va N.Y. lew York .,.W..». n6 116 74 45 2 199 193 Wendy Jo McGraw, bom Feb. Aivin Lofton, bom Jan. 31, ladelphia ...... 19 14 6 7 0 32 31 25, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Roy laltimore ...... 49 23 21 21 0 113 59 Joseph G. McGraw, Cameys Lofton, Eight Mile, Ala, lorfolk ...... 52 7 7 6 2 51 43 Point, N.J. Wade Mwritt, bom Jan. 19, lilacksonville ...... 21 21 11 12 0 Jason Cooper, bom Feb. 24, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob l'> ...... 17 9 4 2 0 !! JO 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob ert A. Merritt, Femdale, Pa. lobile ...... 56 28 30 7 1 83 ^ ert L. Cooper, Pasadena, Texas. BUty Hill, bom Mar. 21, 1971, jNew Orleans...... 74 53 49 28 1 165 115 Mark Owens, bom Dec. 31, to Seafarer and Mrs. Billy Hill, JlHouston 145 111 104 97 11 145 127 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ollie Clifton, Tenn. i|Wilmington ...... 22 27 18 9 2 43 68 D. Owens, Memphis, Tenn. Karen Abrams, bom Apr. 3, * San Francisco 96 82 82 83 1 119 91 Francis Mclntyre, Jr., born 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. John - Seattle . 34 25 22 18 0 55 32 Feb. 27, 1971, to Seafarer and B. Abrams, Bronx, N.Y. Totals ... 712 521 437 329 20 1105 885 ENGINE DB>ARTMiNt ^ „ TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED REGlSTiSED ON BEACH AUGnraps ADGroups iPttrt Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C OwsA ClassB | ' • • iiL S 0 4" 8 7 ^ New York 88 112 57 56 6 155 137 iphiladelphia ...... 17 6 ' ^ 2 2? i? i|Baltimore ...... 34 16 14 14 2 91 7 iNbrfolk ...... 14 17 11 14 0 27 ^ ijacksrmville...... 7 31 1 15 3 . » n iTinpa . 10 6 1 1 0 lo w iMobile 26 28 8 12 0 50 ^ INCW Orleans ...... 49^ 49 44 0 S iHouston ...... 94 116 64 89 It ^ 1^ Wilmington ...... 14 21 15 16 0 20 ^ ISan Francisco...... 67 104 72 87 4 85 sttte ...... 23 32 ,13 ,18 ® ' ill ^6 - ^ ...... 447 555 311 374 34 724 8^ SflWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGKflERED TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED ON BEACH AD Groups ADGroups All Groups CbmA ClassB dassA ClassB ClassC Class A ClassB 6 4 4 lioBton ...... 4 3 3 2 65 75 36 45 15 147 99 [New York 16 15 jPhUadelpbia 10 7 9 6 1 8 8 1 99 65 Baltim(H-e •••••••••as* 40 11 13 14 2 7 5 41 33 Norfolk ... 4 21 34 flackscmville 11 13 4 5 6 6 0 1 0 22 10 iTVunpa 16 1 70 20 iMobile 26 17 7 59 37 28 21 I 121 53 Evans Sets Mark Representing HLSS I# New Orleans 73 46 49 57 39 56 21 Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Director of Athletics "Pappy" fHouston ; 1 rt- 16 26 iVinhningtoh 9 17 14 4 Gault, right, congratulates Lee Evans on the trophy he just received 57 44 54 15 82 77 for winning the 500-yard run in worid record time of 54.4 seconds at San Francisco 61 43 15 tetle 20 9 16 4 / 5 the University of Maryland. Evans, representing the SIU's Harry 373 323 215 76 755 497 Lundeherg School at the meet, heat a field of international champions. s>. Gault is a former coach of the U.S. Olympic boxing team. ; i' Page 31 iliild 1971 . ,. Mldiael G. LnbM Marcelo ABcea Edgar James Henchel Michael G. Lubas, 69, passed away Marcelo Alicea, 60, passed away Edgar J^es Henchel, 48, passed < on Apr. 4 of natural causes in on Mar. 4 from heart trouble in Hos away on Mair. 1 of heart disease in Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y. pital Universitario in Monacillo, P.R. San Pedro and Peninsula Hospital in * A native of Philadelphia, Pa., Sea A native of Puerto Rico, Seafarer San Pedro, Calif. A native of Min farer Lubas was a resident of Brook Alicea was a resident of Bayamon, nesota, Brother Henchel was a resi- ' lyn, N.Y. when he died. He joined P.R. when he died. He joined the un dent of San Pedro, Calif, when he < the union in 1952 and sailed in the ion in the Port of Philadelphia in died. He joined the union in the Port engine department Brother Lubas 1957 and sailed in the engine depart of Wilmington in 1967 and sailed in ' E. I stood picket duty watch in 1961, 1962 ment He had been sailing 16 years the engine department. He had been ^ and 1963. Among his survivors are when he passed away. Among his sailing over 18 years when he diM. his wife. Vera. Burial was in Green survivors are his wife, Bemarda. Among his survivors are his wife, K. < wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Burial was in Bayamon, P.R. Mardel Eleanor. J Thomas VirgO Raines Naflian Joe Hawkins EVank Hflb Thomas Virgil Raines, 54, passed Nathan Joe Hawkins, 22, passed Frank Hills, 53, was an SIU pen- ' away on Feb. 28 from heart disease away on Dec. 14, 1970 at Third U.S. sioner who passed away on Mar. 3 of at Stevens Memorial Hospital in Ed Army Field Hospital in Saigon, Viet lung trouble in Moimt Zion Hospital, ' monds, Wash. A native of Illinois, nam of lung trouble. He was a crew- San Francisco, Calif. One of the early Brother Raines was a resident of member on board the Steel Vendor members of the union. Seafarer Hills Lynnwood, Wash, when he died. He when he became ill. A native of Red joined in 1939 in the Port of Mobile. joined the union in the Port of Seattle Warrior, W. Va., Brother Hawkins He sailed in the steward department. in 1955 and sailed in the engine de was a resident of St. Albans, W. Va. In 1961, Brother Hills was issued a partment. Seafarer Raines had been when he died. He joined the union picket duty card. A native of Mobile, sailing 35 years when he died. Among in the Port of New York in 1967 Ala., Seafarer Hills was a resident of his survivors are his wife, Olive and that same year graduated from San Francisco, Calif, when he died. Leona. Burial was in Floral Hills the Harry Limdeberg School of Sea- - Cemetery in Alderwood Manor, Wash. manship. He sailed in the deck de John H. Baridey partment and in 1970 attended the John H. Barkley, 68, was an SIU Jobn R. Mlna seniority upgrading program and re pensioner who passed away on Feb. ' ceived his full book. Among his sur 10 in St. Mary's Hospital, Roswell, John R. Mina, 65, was an SIU vivors are his father, William N.M. after an illness of four months. pensioner who passed away on Feb. Hawkins of St. Albans, W. Va. The He joined the imion in Cleveland in • ^ 3 of lung trouble in Baptist Hospital, Steel Vendor carried Sparer Hawk 1948 and sailed in the steward de New Orleans, La. He joined the union ins' body back to the United States partment. When he retired in 1969, in the Port of New York in 1948 and for bmid. Brother Barkley had been sailing 42 - sailed as a steward. When he retired. years. A native of Pennsylvania, Sea- , Brother Mina had been sailing for 45 farer Barkley was a resident of Ros years. A. native of the Philippine Is Walter John Lanior Walter John Lanier, 26, passed well, N.M. when he died. He was an * lands, Seafarer Mina was a resident of Army and Coast Guard veteran of New Orleans, La. when he died. away on Dec. 2, 1970 at sea while a crewmember on the Stonewall Jack- War I and World War n. Among his Among his survivors are his daughter, survivors are his wife, Eleanor. ^ Ann C. Poland of New Orleans, La. sort. He joined the union in. the Port of New Orleans in 1963 and gradu J Burial was in St. Roch II Cemetery James Leon Hobbs in New Orleans. ated that same year from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New Or James Leon Hobbs, 20, passed leans. He sailed in the steward de away on Oct. 23, 1970 as the result - . Girard Earnest Doty partment. A native of New Orleans, of injuries received in an auto acci- . Girard Earnest Doty, 60, passed he was a resident there when he died. dent in Holly, Col. A native of Ken- - away on Mar. 17 in Port Arthur, Tex. Among his survivors are his mother, tucky. Seafarer Hobbs was a resident " He joined the union in the Port of Dorothy Blanchard of Chalmette, La. of Granada, Col. when he died. He . Baltimore in 1941 and sailed in the joined the union in 1970 and gradu- - engine department. He was skilled as Andrew VIdal ated that same year from the Harry ' a steam-fitter and pipe-fitter when he Lundeberg School of Seamanship. He ^ ' entered the union. In 1961 he was Andrew Vidal, 73, was an SIU had recently returned from his first * - given a personal safety award for his pensioner who passed away on July voyage -aboard the Archilles as a - part in making the Steel Surveyor an 18, 1970 while suffering a diabetic messman when the accident occurred. accident free ship. A native of Ohio, coma in Barcelona, Spain. One of the Among his survivors are his mother ' Brother Doty was a resident of Port first members of the union. Seafarer Nell Donoho of Granada, Col. His . Arthur, Tex, when he died. He had Vidal had joined in 1938 in the Port body was removed to Kentucky for - been sailing 34 years at the time of his of New Orleans and sailed in the deck burial. death. Burial was in Oak Bluff Cem department. A native of Spain, etery in Port Neches, Tex. Brother Vidal was a resident of William Harvey Field Barcelona, Spain when he died. He had been sailing for 45 years when he William Harvey Field, 52, passed ^ Homer L Nichols retired in 1962. Burial was in Sud- away on Sept. 30, 1970 while sailing Homer I. Nichols, 68, was an SIU O^te Cemetery in Barcelona, Spain. as a crewmember on board the Over- ' pensioner who passed away on Mar. seas Progress. He was injured during ^ a storm and subsequently died of 22 after an illness of a few years in Antoni Bflyk Seattle, Wash. A native of Mississippi, heart failure. A native of Missouri, - Antoni Bilyk, 63, was an SIU pen Brother Field was a resident of Texas Brother Nichols was a resident of sioner who passed away on Feb. 7 of Seattle, Wash, when he died. He City, Tex. when he died. He joined ' pneumonia in Brooklyn, N.Y. A na the union in the Port of Houston in joined the union in 1940 in the Port tive of Poland, Brother Bilyk was a of New Orleans and sailed in the en 1956 and sailed in the deck depart resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. when he ment as a boatswain. He had been gine department until his retirement died. He joined the union in the Port in 1966. He had been sailing 39 years sailing for 20 years when he died. of New York in 1943 and sailed in Among Seafarer Field's survivors are when he retired. Among his survivors the deck department as a boatswain. are his wife, Lillie. Burial was in his wife, Linda. His body was re He had been sailing 40 years when he turned to Houston, Tex. for burial. Abbey View Cemetery in Seattle, retired. Among his survivors are his Wash. sister, Anastasia Kulyk of Brooklyn, Lam Ching N.Y. Burial was in St. Charles Cem Lam Ching, 60, passed away on Albert C. May, Jr. etery in Farmingdale, N.Y. Feb. 27 of natural causes in the Albert C. May, Jr., 43, passed USPHS Hospital in Staten Island, ' away on Nov, 4, 1970 in New Or Luden Fred Drew N.Y. He joined the union in 1948 in leans, La. He joined the union in the Lucien Fred Drew, 64, passed away the Port of New York and sailed in ^ Port of New York in 1954 and sailed on Mar. 14 in Norfolk General Hos the steward department. He was is in the deck department. A native of pital, Norfolk, Va. A native of North sued picket duty cards in 1961 and < Alabama, Brother May was a resi Carolina, Brother Drew was a resi 1962. In 1960, Brother Ching was dent of New Orleans, La. when he dent of Norfolk, Va. when he died. given a safety award for his part in A died. Seafarer May is a Navy veteran He joined the union in the Port of making the Raphael Semmes an acci of World War II and also served in Norfolk in 1951 and sailed in the dent free ship. He had been sailing 36 the Navy from 1951 to 1953. Among ( steward department. When he passed years when he died. A native of his survivors are his sister, Doris May away. Seafarer Drew had been sail China, Seafarer Ching was a resident Miller of Charleston, S.C. Brother ing 30 years. Among his survivors are of Manhattan, N.Y. when he passed May's body was removed to Charles his wife, Lillie. Burial was in Wood- away. Among his survivors are his ton Cemetery in Charleston, S.C. lawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Va. wife, Oi Che. NOTICE Battle Over Credit Charges The President's Pre-Balloting Report was made to and approved by the May membership meetings. Could Mean You Save $$$ The President's recommendations as approved by the By Sidney Margoilns charging 18 percent a year. The attorney gea- membership and as provided by the Constitution makes the The nationwide battle is shaping up over the eral contends that lowans are legally bound to following offices and jobs subject to the forthcoming nomi amoimt of finance charges that retailers charge pay only 9 percent interest. for "revolving" charge accounts. Even as labor nations and elections: Oregon labor organizations also called for a and consumer groups in various states are seek 12 percent ceiling. It had become noticeable ing lower rates through legislative and court that consumers in neighboring Washington were HEADQUARTERS actions, large retailers are threatening that able to save up to $110 on financing a new car, 1 President lower credit rates will force them to raise mer and as much as $328 on financing used cars. chandise prices. (Used-car financing rates are especially high. 1 Executive Vice-President The main issue is the rate of IV^ percent a 1 Secretary-Treasurer In many states, laws permit rates of 21 percent month on the declining balance of the widely- a year and more on used cars.) 1 Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and used revolving credit and bank charge-account You can imagine how worrit the retailers Contract Enforcement plans. Figured as an annual percentage rate, and banks are by the rising tide of successful 1 Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic this comes to 18 percent a year. Sometimes the legal actions against the 18 percent rate. Now Coast true annual rate is even hi^er since many re the backlash is starting. A bill sponsored by 1 Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast tailers calculate the fee on the previous month's dealers and banks has been introduced into the 1 Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and ending balance without first subtracting the pay Washmgton legislature to raise the credit to 15 Inland Waters ments made for the current month. They nick percent. you for a little more interest this way. 4 Headquarters Repesentatives In several states now legal steps have forced Profits—Or Else a reduction in the rate and the retailers are get Leading retailers also are warning that if they NEW YORK MOBILE ting worried. The Washington State Labor can't make money on credit fees they will have 1 Agent I Agent Council led the way in 1968 by getting a public to raise prices on the merchandise itself. Mont 10 Joint Patrolmen 4 Joint Patrolmen referendum which voted to establish a maximum gomery Ward annoimced that its profits on of 12 percent a year on all retail credit plans. credit sales had gone down last year. It made Soon thereafter the AFL-CIO called for a na less than $6,(X)0,0(}0 on credit sdes of a little PHILADELPHIA NEW ORLEANS tional campaign by state councils to bring retail over one biUion dollars. The company said it 1 Agent 1 Agent credit rates down to no more than 12 percent a would continue to resist efforts to reduce credit 2 Joint Patrolmen 4 Joint Patrolmen year. Then, in 1970 the Wisconsin Supreme fees. Court ruled that interest rates over 12 percent Actually the battle over interest rates is kl," BALTIMORE HOUSTON are usurious, and the leading retailers there cut flushing the retailers out in the open. They now 1 Agent 1 Agent their rates accordin^y. are being forced to admit publicly that most of them do make money on the finance charge, as 4 Joint Patrolmen 4 Joint Patrolmen Minnesofa Suits In Minnesota the state labor council brought well as on the merchandise. The fact that some a lawsuit charging that the 18 percent was may not have made as much profit last year as DETROIT usurious. The lower court ruled that an annual the year before is at least partly a temporary 1 Agent interest rate of more than 8 percent for charge phenomenon resulting from the higher interest accoimts did violate Minnesota's anti-usmy law. rates they themselves paid other lenders in 1970 As provided for in Article XIII, Section 1, nominations The retailer involved, Montgomery Ward, is for funds to finance credit sales. These rates open on July 15, 1971 and close August 15, 1971. All now appealing this decision to the state Su have gone down considerably in 1971. The documents required for eligibility of candidates for Union preme Court. specter of higher prices for the merchandise office must reach Headquarters no earlier than July 15, Meanwhile the Minnesota state a^omey gen means that stores would try to get cash custo 1971 and no later than August 15, 1971. Read your Con eral has filed suits charging that banks sponsor mers to help subsidize credit customers. stitution carefully. ing the Master Charge credit-card plans are vio But the threat is a hollow one. If stores fea ?> lating the anti-usury law by charging 18 percent turing credit plans charge more for the mer The election will be held as provided for in Article XIII, a year. chandise, stores which do most of their business and the voting will take place commencing on November 1, In Iowa, too, the state attorney general has for cash will have lower prices and get the cus 1971, and continuing through December 31, 1971. Read filed suits asking the court to order Sears, tomers. Consumers traditionally are sharper your Constitution carefully. Younker's (a leading department store there), about comparing prices than comparing finance and the Standard Oil Co. of Indiana to stop charges. know your rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU omtracts are available is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe in all SIU haUs. These contracts specify the wages and con obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, cific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and ditions imder which you work and live aboard ship. Know trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as affected should immediately notify headquarters. Certified Public Accountant® very three months, which are filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proi»r manner. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing to be submitted to the membei-ship by the Secretary-Treas If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop continue their imion activities, including attendance at mem bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. bership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has Union meetings, they are oicouraged to take an active role findings and recommendations. Members of this committee traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and- may make dissenting repots, specific recommendations and the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer file corrunittees. Because these oldtimers carmot take ship separate findings. or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles board employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. standing Unicm policy of allowing them to retain their good Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership standing through the waiving of their dues. accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in ports. The responsibility for I^g policy is vested in an edi rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the management representatives and their alternates. All expen Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employ ditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. ers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finan because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. ce records are available at the headquarters of the various PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to trust funds. anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SHIFFING RIGHTS. Ypur shipping rights and seniority Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union should any member pay any money for any reason unless One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to legislative and political objectives which will serve the best and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies require any such payment be made without supplying a re of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To . If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Do seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the given an official receipt, but feels that he sho^d not have nation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals been required to make such payment, this should immediately voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper be reported to headquarters. and political activities are conducted for the membership address for this is: CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. and the Union. Eail Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a If at any time a Seafarer feels ffiat any of flie above riglits 275-20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 1121S verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitn- Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you available in all Union halls. All members should obtain tional right of access to Union records or infonnation, he at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at head Seafarers Appeals Board. with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. June 1971 Page 33 Ready for First Ships Social Security Benefits Computed On Average Earnings By A. A. Benstein based on the amount actually From time to time, some of covered by social security con our brothers, who are nearing tributions. the age when they will be eligi Q. I have been offered part- ble for Medicare benefits, visit time work by my employer the SIU Pension and Welfare ,when I retire next month. Since Plan office to get information I have already applied for on these benefits. From their monthly social security retire questions, the staff has com ment benefits, will my enq>loy- piled a list of the most often er still have to withhold social asked questions for the infor security contributions from my mation of Seafarers and their wages? families. A. Yes. The fact that you Anyone who has a question draw montUy social security relating to Medicare and Med benefits has no bearing on the icaid or any other social secu requirement that your employ rity benefits should write to er withhold and report social A. A. Bernstein, Director of security contributions on yotir Social Security Services, Sea wages. farers Welfare and Pension Q. I recently received my Plans, 275 20th Street, Brook Medicare card, but it has my Bill Hall, Director of Union Education, joins trainees of Oass 64 for their graduation picture as the group lyn, N.Y. 11215. husband's social security num made ready to ship out of the Harry Lundeherg School after completing their 12-week training program. Q. When my husband re ber on it. Since I have my Front row, left to right, are R. 01me«la, E. Morton, J. Maldonado, Hall, P. Roberts, H. Smith, and C. Capo, who shipped out as third cook. Back row, left to right, are A. Woods, E. Wilson, T. Nelson, T. tired he was earning $1,000 a own social security number, Madison, and B. Temple. month. Some of Us ^ends, shouldn't it be on my card? who made less, are collecting A. Not necessarily. The as much as he is. How come? number on your card is deterr I thought social security cash mined by the work record un benefit amounts are figured on der which you have your social earnings before retirement. security coverage. K you are A. You're right. Social secu drawing benefits as a wife, your rity retirement benefits are card will have your husband's computed on average earnings social security number on it over a period of years. But with a "B" after the number. tUs average is based on earn If you are drawing benefits as ings actually covered by social a widow, your card will show security contributions. For in his numter with a "D" after it. stance, the most earnings any Q. I get social security pay one could have credited was ments as a widow. I do not $7800—^the maximum amount work, but I own a small apart on wUch social security con ment building. Does my rental tributions were based. income count toward the TUs yearly maximum was as $1,680 a year that I can earn low as $3000 before 1951, and before social security payments ,«d. , ---•wr. ^ • .• ,4c.. ,i„ it was increased over the years are reduced? as earnings levels increased A. No. Only wages and self- New York Dispatcher Jack Bluitt and three Advanced Seamen joined Qass 65A for their graduation photo throughout the U.S. So, no employment income count as as the class prepared to leave the Harry Lundeherg School for New York and their first ship. The Advanced matter how Ugh your hus earnings for social security pur Seamen are, left to right, Albert Alexander, Rick Daly and Thomas Duke. Graduating trainees, kneeling left to right, are G. Parsons, G. Paschall, B. Tagtmeier, J. Holt, R. Stewart, G. Welstead, D. Powell, R. Mc- band's pre-retirement income poses. Rental income will not Coma, and C. McKee. Standing are A. Shearhouse, M. Godrey, W. Pichon, M. Soto, G. Mastreandreas, was, his average earnings for affect your cash benefits unless Bluitt, K. Modean, J. Neff, R. Powell and P. Long. social security purposes is you are a real estate dealer. MOBH.E (Sea-Land), Feb. 21— $12 in ship's ftmd. No beefs were smoothly. Some disphted OT in Delegate Ole Poulsen; Steward BRADFORD ISLAND (Steuart - Chairman H. Libby; Secretary A. reported. deck department. Delegate Cecil Thomas. No beefs Tankers), Feb. 28—Chairman Alfonso. $13 in ship's fund. Repairs OVERSEAS CARRIER (Maritime STEEL AGE (Isthmian), Feb. were reported. Vote of thanks to James R. Thompson; Secretary • have not been completed. Nev/ list Overseas), Jan. 17—Chairman 21—Chairman Bowman; Secretary the steward department for a job Leonard Livingston; Deck Delegate to be made up and given to patrol Richard F. Ransome; Secretary Lynch. $2 in ship's fund. Some dis well done. Arthur P. Finnell; Engine Delegate ' man at next payoff. No beefs were Louis J. Clayton. Everything is puted OT in engine department. STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), Eddie E. Jordan; Steward Delegate reported. running smoothly with no beefs ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land), Feb. Feb. 28—Chairman C. Miller; Sec F. R. Strickland. Some disputed OT JEFF DAVIS (Waterman), Feb. and no disputed OT. 23—Chairman B. Swearingen; Sec retary J. Baliday; Deck Delegate in steward department to be taken 14—Chairman T. Chilinski; Secre Madaket (Waterman), Feb. 14— retary E. M. Bryant; Deck Dele J. E. Todd; Engine Delegate R. S. up with boarding patrolman. - tary R. Barker; Deck Delegate Chairman J. Landron; Secretary B. gate M. B. Silva; Engine Delegate Cossiboin; Steward Delegate S. FANWOOD (Waterman), Feb. Howard F. Hall; Engine Delegate B. Henderson. Everything is run William Cachola; Steward Dele Dong. $290 in ship's fund. Repair 14—Chairman N. F. Beavers, Sec- _• Jack B. Davis; Steward Delegate ning smoothly with no beefs and gate Robert Lee Scott, Sr. $25 in list has been turned in and some retary Ken Hayes; Deck Delegate George Frazza. Discussion held re no disputed OT. Vote of thanks to ship's ftmd. Few hours disputed minor repairs have been taken care A. W. Carter; Engine Delegate H. garding slop chest. $100 in ship's the steward department for a job OT in deck department. of. It was suggested that the F. Welch; Steward Delegate H. fund. No beefs. Everything is run well done. STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), patrolman be contacted regarding Laiche. No beefs were reported. ning smoothly. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land), Jan. Feb. 21—Chairman C. Miller, Sec the ice machine and fumigating the Vote of thanks to the steward de- > NEW ORLEANS (Sea-Land), 28—Chairman aBmey E. Swearing- retary J. Baliday; Deck Delegate J. ship. partment for a job well done. Feb. 7—Chairman J. V. Fernandez; en; Secretary Ernest M. Bryant. E. Todd; Engine Delegate R. S. WACOSTA (Sea-Land), Feb. 28— OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN (Mari- . Secretary D. B. Sacher; Steward $25 in ship's ftmd. Few hours dis Cossiboin; Steward Delegate S. Chairman A. Skallis; Secretary time Ovearseas), Feb. 28—Chair Delegate H. Roskamp. No beefs puted OT in deck and steward de Dong. $290 in ship's fund. No beefs Manuel F. Caldas; Deck Delegate man A. Anoniou; Secretary E. were reported. It was suggested that partment. and no disputed OT. Daniel J. McMullm; Steward Dele Donner; Deck Delegate Anthony - the company get some kind of an OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN (Mari HASTINGS (Waterman), Feb. gate R. Ramos. $13 in ship's fund. Debelick. $32 in ship's fund. $110 swering service in Seattle so that time Overseas), Feb. 28—Chairman 14—Chairman Ray Hodges; Secre Disputed OT in deck department was donated by officers and crew men can find out when the ship is A. Anoniou; Secretary E. Donnet. tary G. Trosclair; Deck Delegate to be taken up at payoff. to the mother of a shipmate who sailing. $32 in ship's fund. No beefs. Every T. E. Colbert; Engine Delegate El ARIZPA (Sea-Land), Feb. 28— passed away. No beefs were re- ^ STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), thing is running smoothly.' Minor ton Wilde; Steward Delegate Leslie Chairman D. Fitzpatrick; Secretary ported. Feb. 14—Chairman W. K. Dodd; repairs in deck department have Burnett. Disputed OT in engine de W. Lescovich; Deck Delegate Frank THETIS (Rye (Marine), Jan. 31— Secretary Topy Caspar; Deck Dele been completed. partment. Rodriguez; Engine Delegate Daniel Chairman F. F. Domey; Secretary, ' gate E. Dwyer; Engine Delegate E. WALTER itICE (Reynolds MT WASHINGTON (Victory Butts, Jr.; Steward Delegate H. R. P. Taylor. Some disputed OT in Arnold; Steward Delegate James P. Metals), Feb. 28—Chairman T. Carriers), Jan. 24—Chairman E. B. Connolly. $7 in ship's fund and $5 deck and engine departments. Vote « Ferryman. Ship's chairman ex Martineau; Secretary L. P. Hag- Flowers; Secretary O. Oakley; Deck in movie fund. Disputed OT in en of thanks to the steward depart pressed his appreciation to all hands. mann. Everything is running Delegate O. B. O'Brien; Engine gine and steward departments. ment for a job well done. Page 34 Seafarers Log - "-I i:' Soviet Fishing Vessels Ready for First Ships Work Only In Reverse 'ffrmprffffffrfffff 'ttitfrr'rt"fr frrrrr vr«r'rrrfrrr Soviet shipbuilders are wear grad shipbuilding firm of Mor- Ml ii-lUr ing red faces these days over promsud which according to the failure of a new series of critics "tried to stufl[ heavy, un fishing vessels built for use in tested, and poorly assembled both tropical waters and fishing equipment into the hull of an grounds in the Antarctic seas. old design." Among the mechanical bugs The final cost of building the found by members of the crew Pioner Latvii and her sister of one of the vessels were such ships, Volzhanin and Salekhard, inconveniences as having to was 50 percent more than the place the ship's telegraph in the original estimates, yet the ves "engine's reverse" position in sels were ordered constructed. order to go ahead, and freezer Much of the automatic equip holds that didn't freeze fish but ment was installed without be heated them. ing tested first and fishermen In a letter written to the found the machinery "totally Soviet newspaper Pravada by inadequate to the task of com- three crewmembers of the new mercii filshing," according to trawler Pioner Latvii, Russian the article in Pravda maritime ofi&cials who had A special committee of Soviet ordered mass production of the maritime experts was convened vessels were criticized for okay recently and asked to make ing designs that did not corres suggestions on how to put the Members of Qass 65 pose for their graduation picturewith Ted Babkowski, SIU Patrobnan from New Yoik, pond to modem requirements vessels into ship-shape condi as they prepared to leave the Harry Lundeberg School after completing 12 weeks training. Kneeling left to right are: Daniel Davis, William Gregory, Mitchell Bailey, Bill Katsanevakis, Dariel Gallet, Rudy Carrasco, and allowing defective equip tion. Gerald Cooper, Larry Bayes, and John Johnson. Standing are Babkowski, Richard Illson, Keith Sabot, Edwin ment to be placed aboard the After some thought, it was Colon, Dave Carhart, Kevin Cooper, Corhen Kendrick, Darrel Lone, and Louis Anderson. fishing boats. decided to retum to the blue The blueprints for the vessels print stage and start from were formulated by the Lenin scratch. hi* Reminder Seafarers who have reached the age of 65, or are nearing it, are reminded that there are two parts to Medicare. Although Part A, which is hospital insurance, is auto matic when age 65 is reached. Part B, which is medical insurance is not automatic and you must enroll if you wish to be covered. You will receive full medical insurance pro tection only if you sign up for it within a specified period. You wUl have the earliest possible protection if you enroll during the three-month period just before the month you reach 65. You may also enroll the month you reach 65 and during the three following months, but your protection will not start until one to three months after you enroll. The SIU strongly urges every eligible Seafarer to apply for Part B and to apply at the proper time. Otherwise, you will not only miss out on immediate coverage but may dis qualify yourself permanently. Further you will not be taking full advantage of SIU Twelve of the young men who graduated from the Lundeberg School last month in Class 64A had in benefits if you do not enroll for Part B of Medicare since their possession a prized possession—the High School Equivalency Certificates they achieved througji the school's G.E.D. Program. Kneeling left to right: Marshall McGregor, Ernest House, Dan Rogg, Lee Ama- the monthly medical insurance cost is reimbursed by the radio Jr., Eric Tome and George Wine. Standing are: Edward Richards, Frank HoweU, Gary Reno, Charles union. Yates (graduate of the Third Cook Training Program), Tom Brooks (Commandant of Trainees), William Grizzle, Gary Brandon, and Mike Noble. MT. WASHINGTON (Victory ard departments. Otherwise every A. Sidebottom, Jr. $52 in ship's JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land), Veiner; Steward Delegate Oscar Carriers), Jan. 24—Chairman E. thing is running smoothly. Vote of fund. Some disputed OT in engine Mar. 7—Chairman Perry Konis; Sorenson. Beef in deck department B. Flowers; Secretary O. Oakley; thanks to the entire steward de department. Discussion held regard Secretary Ivan Buckley. Discussion to be taken up with boarding patrol Deck Delegate O. B. O'Brien; En partment for a job well done. ing slop chest. Vote of thanks to the on rusty water. Some disputed OT man. Voyage has gone well thus gine Delegate Ole Poulsen; Stew STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), Mar. sanitary men for doing a good job in deck department. far. The chairman thanked the crew ard Delegate Cecil Thomas. $12 in 14—Chairman H. Treddin; Secre cleaning. YORKMAR (Calmar), Mar. 7— for their efforts in making this a ship's fund. No beefs were re tary A. Maldonado; Engine Dele STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), Mar. Chariman Irwin Moen; Secretary good ship. Vote of thanks was ex ported. Vote of thanks to the stew gate P. P. Pappas; Steward Dele 7—Chairman Stanley Jandora; Sec Sidney A. Gamer; Deck Delegate tended to the deck sanitary man ard department for a job well gate Alex Alexander. $41 in ship's retary M. Hauklahd; Deck Delegate C. Psanis; Engine Delegate James for a job well done. Vote of thanks done. fund. Everything is ruiming sniooth- Calvin McGahagin; Engine Dele McDonald; Steward Delegate Luther to the steward department for a job PONCE (Sea-Land), Feb. 28— ly. Few hours disputed OT in deck gate R. E. Lawson. No beefs were Gadson. Everything is running well done. Vote of thanks to Chairman Dan Butts; Secretary A. department. reported by department delegates. smoothly. Vote of thanks to the Brother A. McCullum for his rf- McCullum; Deck Delegate Ben STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), Vote of thanks to the steward de steward department for a job well forts in obtaining good movies. Vemer; Engine Delegate D. L. Coyj Mar. 7—Chairman William Bush- partment for a job well done. done. DELTA URUGAY (Delta), Jan. Steward Delegate Oscar Sorenson. ong; Secretary John C. Reed; Deck OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime BETHTEX (Bethlehem Steel), 17—Chairman Paul Tumer; Secre $193 in movie fund. No beefs were Delegate Clifford Leahy; Engine Overseas), Mar. 7—Chairman J. Feb. 28—Chairman Joseph R. tary Bill Kaiser; Deck Delegate Ir- vin Glass; Engine Delegate V. M. reported. Delegate Robert F. Ellenson; Stew M. Richburg; Secretary Wm. H. Broadus; Secretary Claude Gamett; PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land), Feb. ard Delegate Antonio Trinidad. $12 Rhone. No beefs were reported. Deck Delegate Jack B. Rhodes; Fredericksen; Steward Delegate F. P. Engel, Jr. Beef in steward de 13—Chairman Mike Love; Secre in ship's fund. No beefs were re WALTER RICE (Reynolds Engine Delegate A. Gumey; Stew tary P. S. Holt; Deck Delegate Eu ported. Metals), Mar. 14—Chairman T. ard Delegate Frank Ridrigs. Dis partment. $39 in ship's fund and $8 gene N. Dore; Steward Delegate BETHTEX (Bethlehem Steel), Martineau; Secretary L. P. Heg- puted OT in deck department. in movie fund. STEEL VENDOR ^thmian). Leo DeKens. $79 in ship's fund. Mar. 7—Chairman Joseph R. mann. No beefs were reported by STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), No beefs and no disputed OT. Vote Broadus; Secretary Claude Gamett, department delegates. Feb. 28—Chairman William Bush- Mar. 1—Chairman Daniel Dean; of thanks to the steward depart Jr.; Deck Delegate Jack B. Rhodes; DEL RIO (Delta), Feb. 28— ong; Secretary John C. Reed; Deck Secretary George W. Gibbons. Few Engine Delegate Antonie Gumey; Chairman Joseph Catalatto; Secre Delegate Clifford Leahy; Engine beefs and disputed OT in deck and ment for a job well done. engine departments. Each crew- STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), Steward Delegate Frank Ridrigs. tary Roy M. Ayers. $26 in movie Delegate Robert F. Ellenson; Stew member contributed $5 each to be Mar. 14—Chairman W. Hale; Sec Everything is running smoothly with fund. No beefs. ard Delegate A. P. Trimdad. No retary I. R. Llenos; Deck Delegate no beefs and no disputed OT. DEL RIO (Delta), Mar. 7— beefs were reported. All repairs sent to the family of the late Brother Nathan J. Hawkins. Vote R. O. Spencer; Engine Delegate R. WARRIOR (Sea-Land), Mar 17— Chairman Perry Konis; Secretary have not been completed. J. Anderson; Steward Delegate Rob Chairman Thomas Holt; Secretary Ivan Buckley. Discussion on rusty PONCE (Sea-Land), Mar. 7— of thanks was extended to the en ert G. Black. $14 in ship's fund. Frank Naklicki; Deck Delegate water. Some disputed OT in deck Chairman Dan Butts; Secretary A. tire steward department for a job Some disputed OT in deck and stew- John Alfano; Engine Delegate Louis department. McCullum; Deck Delegate Ben well done. June 1971 Page 35 e • Now Enjoying Retirement on the Beach •' \ Ernest Lee Alexander Wfflfaun Robert Nelson Jos^h Stanley PftshMig Ernest Lee Alexander, 66, joined William Robert Nelson, 67, is a Joseph Stanly Preshong, 65, is a the union in the Port of Wilmington native of Green Bay, Wis., and con native of Massachusetts and resides in 1951 and sail^ in the engine de tinues to make his home there. He in East Boston. He joined the union partment. A native of Ulinois, Broth joined the union in Milwaukee in in the Port of Boston in 1938 and er Alexander now makes his home 1945 and sailed on the Great Lakes was an early SIU member. Seafarer in Cudahy, Calif. He had been sail as a wheelsman. Brother Nelson re Preshong retired after 38 years at ing 23 years when he retired. tired after 26 years of sailing. sea. Jos^h WOfred Brodenr J. FVeeman George 1. Knowles Joseph Wilfred Brodeur, 63, is a William J. Freanan, 70, joined the George I. Knowles, 55, is a native native of Rhode Island and is now imion in the Port of Detroit and of Key West, Fla. and now lives in spending his retirement in New Or sailed in the steward department. A Opa Locks, Fla. Qne of the first leans, La. He joined the union in the native of Jacksonville, Fla., Brother members of the union. Brother Port of New York in 1943 and sailed Freeman now lives in Toledo, O. He Knowles joined in 1938 in Miami, in the engine department. Brother served in the Army in 1919 and 1920. Fla. He sailed in the deck depart-, Brodeur has served as a departmrat When he retired. Seafarer Freeman ment. delegate. Retirement ended a sailing had been sailing 41 years. career of 28 years. Adolph Loids Danne Adolph Louis Danne, 57, is a na Robot Canroll Dndn Paul Everett Hi^giiis tive of Alabama and now makes his Robert Carroll Drain, 60, is a na Paul Everett Huggins, 56, joined * hmne in Mobile, Ala. An early mem tive of Washington and makes his the union in the Port of New York ber of the union. Seafarer Danne home in Seattle. He joined the union in 1944 and sailed , in the engine de joined the SIU in the Port of Mobile in the Port of New York in 1948 and partment. A native of Ft Dodge, la., i in 1939 and sailed in the steward de sailed in the deck department as a Brother Huggins now makes his home partment bosun. His retirement ended a sailing in Baltimore, Md. Seafarer Huggins' .* career of 34 years. retirement ended a sailing care^ of 29 yean. Otto William EdwaB Otto William Edwall, 75, a native Guy Sorcnson Emmett W. Mqro of Jonkoping, Sweden, now makes Guy SOTenson, 65, joined the union his home in Miami, Fla. He joined Emmett W. Mayo, 59, is one of the in Elberta, Mich, in 1953 and sailed first members of the union, having the union in the Port of Tampa in in the engine department. A native of joined in 1938 in the Port of Mobile. 1951 and sailed in the engine depart ^ Arcadia, Mich., Seafarer Sorenson He sailed in the engine department. ment. Brother Edwall served as de now makes his home in Frankfort A native of Florida, Brother Mayo partment delegate while sailing. He Brother Sorenson retired after 22 now makes his home in Jay, Fla. His retired after sailing for 45 years. years of sailing. retirement ended a sailing career of 37 yean. •••• •"'•"•a Stewart Marvin Swords Stewart Marvin Swords, 58, is a na Charles Everett Rlchley Heniy Joseph Wtatzel tive of Georgia and is spending his retirement in Savannah. He joined Charles Everett Richley, 65, is a Hemy Joseph Wintzel, 57, is a the union in the Port of Savannah in native of Arcida, Mich, and now native of Mississippi and now makes 1939 and was one of the first mem makes his home in Panama City, Fla. his home in New Orleans, La. One bers of the union. Seafarer Swords He joined the union in the Port of of the early memben of the union. sailed in the engine department. He Detroit and sailed on the Great Lakes Brother Wintzel joined the SIU in the had been sailing 33 years when he re in the engine department Brother Port of New Orleans in 1939. He tired. He stood strike duty in 1961 Richley is an Army veteran of World sailed as a steward. Brother Wintzel during the Greater New York Harbor War II. His retirement ended a sail retired after 33 yean at sea. Strike. ing career of over 35 years. MOBILE (Sea-Land), Apr. 4— OVERSEAS AUDREY (Maritime Elwell; Secretary Maximo Bugawan. puted OT in deck and steward de ing beef. Vote of thanks to the Chairman H. Libby; Secretary E. Overseas), Mar. 28 — Chairman No beefs reported. Vote of thanks partments. $1.00 in ship's fund. baker for a job well done. Cruz; Engine Delegate S. Rodri- Richard Wardlay; Secretary Stan to steward department for job well PORTLAND (Sea-Land), Mar. MONTICELLO VICTORY (Vic quez; Steward Delegate Antonio ley F. Schuyler. Everything running done. 21—Chairman H. J. Bentz; Secre tory Carriers), Jan. 31—Chairman Colon. $15 in ship's fund. Every smoothly. No beefs, no disputed MARYMAR (Calmar), Mar. 28 tary R. Hernandez. Few hours dis W. Johnson; Secretary F. O. Airey; thing running smoothly. Vote of OT. Vote of thanks to steward de —Chairman Leyal Joseph; Secretary puted OT in engine department. Deck Delegate James C. Baudoin; thanks to steward department for partment for job well done. Nick Kondylas. Very pleasant voy Happy crew on board. No beefs. Engine Delegate James Shelton; job well done. PONCE (Sea-Land), Mar. 28— age. No beefs. Vote of thanks to Vote of thanks to the steward de Steward Delegate Vincent A. He- THETIS (Rye Marine), Feb. 21— Chairman Dan Butts; Secretary steward department for job well partment for a job well done. bert. $14.00 in ship's fund. Every Chairman F. F. Domey; Secretary Alva McCullum; Engine Delegate done. SEATRAIN DELAWARE (Hud thing is running smoothly. R. P. Taylor, &igiiie Delegate James Emerson C. Walker; Steward Dele BRADFORD ISLAND (Steuart son Waterways), Feb. 28—Chair SEATRAIN DELAWARE (Hud E. William; Steward Delegate W. gate Oscar Sorenson. $390 in movie Tankers), Mar. 21 — Chairman man Walter Nash; Secretary J. son Waterways), Mar. 21—Chair Hughes. Few hours disputed OT in fund. No beefs. Vote of thanks to James R. Thompson; Secretary T. Prats; Engine Delegate Donald man Walter Nash; Secretary Jose deck, engine departments, otherwise steward department for job well Savage; Deck Delegate Arthur P. Cox; Steward Delegate Paul Mar Prats; Deck Delegate Edward Czos- running smoothly. done. Finnell; Engine Delegate Eddie E. tin. Some disputed OT in deck de onuski; Engine Delegate Donald THETIS (Rye Marine), Mar. 21— STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), Jordan; Steward Delegate F. R. partment. Vote of thwks to the Cox; Steward Delegate Raul Mar Chairman F. F. Domey; Secretary Mar. 28—Chairman James Parker; Strickland. All repairs have been steward department for a job well tin. No beefs reported. Vote of R. P. Taylor; Engine Delegate James Secretary R. Macaraeg; Deck Dele taken care of. Some disputed OT done. thanks to the steward department William; Steward Delegate W. gate Peter D. Sheldrake; Engine in engine department. TAMPA (Sea-Land), Mar. 21— for a job well done. Hughes. 50 cents in ship's fimd. Delegate Paul J. Crabtree; Steward INGER (Reynolds Metals), Mar. Chairman Juan Vega; Secretary EAGLE TRAVELER (United Everything running smoolMy. Few Delegate Sherman Phillips. $6 in 14—Chairman J. Mann; Secretary Eloris B. Tart; Deck Delegate C. Maritime), Mar. 21—Chairman hours disputed OT in deck and en ship's fund. Everything running H. M. Karlsen; Deck Delegate Joe Mann; Engine Delegate G. Salazar; John Bergeria; Secretary Algernon gine departments. Vote of thanks smoothly. No beefs. R. Bennett; Engine Delegate Wil Steward Delegate E. Pappas. Some W. Hutcherson; Deck Delegate to steward department for a job WACOSTA (Sea-Land), Mar. 28 liam J. Jones; Steward Delegate disputed OT in engine department, George F. McKenna; Engine Dele well done, and to messman for —Chairman Anthony Sakellis; Sec ictor O'Briant. $21.00 in ship's i THE CABINS (Texas City Re gate Octavian Bogdan; Steward showing movies. retary Manuel Caldas; Deck Dele fund. Some dispute OT in deck de fining), Feb. 18—Chairman Raul Delegate Emanuel Lowe. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), Apr. gate Daniel J. McMullen; Steward partment. Eglesia; Secretary Sid Berger; Deck ARIZPA (Sea-Land), Mar. 14— 41—Chairman V. T. Nielsen; Secre Delegate R. P. Ramos. $12 in ship's ALBANY (Ogden Marine), Mar. Delegate George B. McAuley; En Chairman D. Fitzpatrick; Secretary tary A. M. Pwagopoulos. No beefs fund. Disputed OT in deck depart 14—Chairman D. L. Parker; Secre gine Delegate M. E. Carley; Stew W. Lescovich; Debk Delegate Frank reported. Crew's quarters need ment. tary John E. Samuels; Deck Dele ard Delegate Ernest Cox. Motion Rodriguez; Engine Delegate Daniel painting. Vote of thanks to steward TRANSPACIFIC (Hudson Water gate H. J. Peterson; Engine Dele submitted to headquarters regarding Butts, Jr. Repair list made up and dq>artment for job well done. ways) Mar. 14—Chairman James gate Robert D. Arnold. Some dis paying off procedure. Delayed sail turned in. Pfige 36 Transhawaii Pays Off In order to meet the needs of the containership trade, the SlU-contracted Transhawaii underwent a compre hensive conversion during 1970 and is now a permanent addition to the North Atlantic route. Formerly known as the General James H. McRae, be fore she was acquired by Seatrain Lines in 1968, the Transhawaii was built in 1944. During the remaining year of World War II, she rendered distinguished service as a troop carrier. Today, on each voyage from New York to ports in Northern Europe, she carries more than 480 forty-foot long mixed cargo containers. R. De La Paz, who sails as messman, prepares fable settings for the noon meal aboard the Transhawaii. Brother De La Paz is a fifteen year veteran of the SlU. SlU Patrolman Ted Bab- kowslci (center) assists Seafarers D. Kenny (left) and J. Parish (right, seated) with union busi ness during payoff. Engine department member E. Hall, who sails as wiper, attends to routine mainten ance as the Transhawaii prepares for a quick turnaround. Able seaman J. Basham (left) talks with Saloon messman E. Scott reads latest issue of SlU Patrolman Ted Babkowski about the the Log in ship's galley while awaiting payoff. Transhawaii's voyage to Europe. EAGLE TRAVELER (United deck department for their a^istance terways), Jan. 31—Chairman Tom gine Delegate M. E. Cariey; Stew ^ggins; Seecretary C. J. Nail; Maritime), Feb. 28—Chairman. in unloading heavy lifts. Some dis E. Kelsey; Secretary, G. Turner. ard Delegate Ernest Cox. Beef re Deck Delegate Robert J. Callahan; John Berger, Secretary Algernon puted OT in engine department No beefs and no disputed OT. Mo garding delayed sailing to be set Engine Delegate A. Trraner; Stew W. Hutcherson; Deck Delegate Vote of thanks to the steward de tion made to drop pension time tled by patrolman in Houston. Vote ard Delegate Leo J. Grnner. Few George F. McKoma; Engine Drie- partment for a job well done. down to 20 years in the Union, of thanks to the new baker on minor beefs in deck department gate Octavian Bogdan; Steward FAIRLAND (Sea-Land), Feb. 28 and not 20 years seatime. board. PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land), Jan. V Delegate Emanuel Lowe. $5 in Chairman Jose Gonzales; Secre ANDREW JACKSON (Water DETROIT (Sea-Land), Feb. 21— 24-^hairman P. S. Holt; Secre- sh^'s fund. No beefs and no dis tary S. Piatack; Deck Delegate man), Feb. 21—Chairman Donald Chairman P. Semyk; Secretary Vic taiy L. Leache; Deck Ddegate A. J. Evanosich; Engine Delegate Jcrim , 5.' puted OT. Vote of thanks was ex Leonard B. Meeks; Engine Dde- E. Pool; Secretary Thomas Liles, tor M. Perez. No beefs were re tended to the galley force for the gate Robert Gustafson; Steward Jr.; Deck Delegate E. Frank Homs- ported. Motion made to have main Der; Steward Delegate Leo De- excellent meals. Delegate W. Madison. Some dis by; Engine Delegate Lester J. ear tenance and cure rate increased Kens. $129 in ship's fund. No beefs STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), Feb. puted OT in engine department. ner. Disputed OT in deck and en from $8 to $15 per day. and no disputed OT. 21—Chairman S. Jandora; Secre Heat problem still exists. gine departments. Everything run SEATRAIN FLORIDA (Seatrain CLAIBORNE (Gulf Puerto tary F. Costango; Deck Delegate SEATRAIN OHIO (Hudson Wa ning smoothly in steward depart Lines), Feb. 15—Chairman G. B. Rico), Feb. 14—Chairman Cecil Calvin McGahagin; Engine Dde- terways), Jan. 24—Chairman Tom ment. Smith; Secretary Roy R. Thomas. Wiggins; Secreta^ C. J. Nail; Deck Delegate R. J. Callahan; Engine 1 « '"C. gate Delmar Flynn; Steward Dele E. Kelsey; Secretary Grover C. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Some disputed OT in deck depart gate Guy DeBaere. Crew was giv Turner; Deck Delegate Paul L. Nov. 22—Chairman Charles Sten- ment. Vote of thanks to the stew Delegate A. Tremer; Steward Dele gate Leo J. Gomer. Everything is en a vote of thanks for making this Whetlaw; Steward Delegate C. E. nett; Secretary H. Bennett. $10 in ard department for a job well dcme. a good trip. Vote of thanks to the Nelson. No beefs were reported. ship's fund. Everything is running AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), Feb. running smoothly. Ship is sched uled for European run next voyage. steward department for the excel Everything is running smoothly. smoothly in all departments. 14—Chairman A. E. Jansson; Sec SEATTLE .(Sea-Land), Feb. 23— lent food and service. Vote of Motion made to drop pension time STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmi retary A. Panagopoulos; Deck Del Chairman W. Eshuk; Secretary J. thanks to the Captain for every down to 20 years in the Union, an), Dec. 28 — Chairman A. J. egate Rufano Garay; Steward Dele not 20 years seatime. Surles; Secretary Paul P. Lopez; gate C. Wilson. Everything is. run Davis. No beefs were reported. Dis thing he did for the crew and for cussion held regarding safety. Vote making it possible to have movies OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Deck Delegate C. Callahan; Engine ning smoothly. Delegate Paul Aubain; Steward CARRIER DOVE (Waterman), of thanks to the steward department on board. Overseas), Feb. 27 — Chairman for a job wdl done. COLUMBIA BANKER (Colum None; Secretary R. M. Boyd; Deck Delegate C. Modellas. $45 in ship's Feb. 21—Chairman T. S. Hillman; bia), Feb. 14—Chairman C. We' b; Delegate Charles H. Fox; Engine fund. Some disputed OT in engine Secretary J. R. Prestwood; Deck STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), Secretary L. B«inett; Deck Dele Delegate Harry Meredith. No beefs. department. Delegate John J. Hazel; Steward Feb. 21—Chairman James A- gate Salvatore Brunetti; Engine Vote of thanks to the steward de- THE CABINS (Texas City Re Delegate Theodore Williams. No Parker; Secretary R. R. Macaiay. Delegate Albert F. Knauff; Stew Everything is running smoothly, fining), Feb. 18—Chairman Raul beefs and no disputed OT. $6 in ship's fund. No beefs and no ard Delegate F. A. Cruz. The C^- partment for a iob well done. Iglesia; Secretary Sid Berger, Deck CLAIBORNE (Gulf Puerto disputed OT. Everything is nmning tain and Chief Mate thanked the SEATRAIN OHIO (Hudson Wa Delegate George B. McCurley; En Rico), Feb. 7 — Chairman Cecil smoothly. iuot 19^ Pl^37 SlU Members Added to Pension Rolls Edvtvrd Jerome ZebrowsM l^[Aro8 D. Casshnlg Lnia F. Rfrera Edward Jerome Zebrowski, 42, Spiros D. Cassimis, 65, is a native Luis F. Rivera, 65, joined the un j(^ed the union in Tacoma, Wash, of Othonous, Greece and now makes ion in Puerto Rico in 1944 and sailed in 1949 and sailed in the deck de his home in Long Island, N.Y. He in the deck department as a boat- partment He was issued a picket duty joined the union in the Port of San swain. A native of Puerto Rico, card in 1962. A native of Cleveland, Francisco in 1958 and sailed in the Brother Rivera now makes his home •- O., Brother Zebrowski continues to steward department. Brother Cassimis in Rio Piedras, P.R. make his home there. He served in had been sailing 27 years when he re the Army frwn 1952 to 1954. tired. David C. PoBte Antonio M. Diaz Sam N. Bowser David C. Polite, 73, is a native of Antonio M. Diaz, 55, joined the Sam N. Bowser, 51, joined the un- * South Carolina and is now spending union in the Port of New York in his retirement in Savannah, Ga. He ion in the Port of Seattle in 1957 and < 1944 and sailed in the steward de sailed in the steward department. A ».) joined the union in the Port of New partment. A native of Puerto Rico, native of Texas, Seafarer Bowser now ^ York in 1943 and sailed in the stew Seafarer Diaz now makes his home ard department. In 1960 and 1961, lives in Seattle, Wash. He is an Army in the Bronx, N.Y. Brother Diaz re^ veteran of World War II. When Seafarer Polite was issued safety tired after nearly 30 years at sea. awards for his part in making the Brother Bowser retired he ended a Steel Surveyor an accident free ship. sailing career of 20 years. Ernesto Torres Ernesto Torres, 59, joined the SIU Thomas J. Same Jmnes Martin in the Port of New York in 1939, Th(»nas J. Same, 61, is a native of James Martin, 64, is one of the only a few months after the union Bessemer, Mich, and now makes his first members of the union. He joined ^ was formed. He sailed in the en^ne home in MeUen, Wis. One of the in 1938 in the Port of Baltimore and department A native of Puerto Rico, first members of the union. Brother sailed in the deck department as a Brother Torres is now making his Same joined in the Port of Duluth boatswain. A native of Virginia, home in Ponce, P.R. When Torres re in the late 1930s. He sailed in the Brother Martin is now living in Balti- * tired he ended a sailing career of 32 deck department. more, Md. His retirement ended a years. sailing career of 46 years. ^ Vincenzo Phillip DiGiamcomo Vincenzo PhiUip DiGiacomo, 54, Paul Kronbergs is a native of New York and now Jose N. Castro Paul Kronbergs, 65, joined the un makes his home in Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Jose N. Castro, 53, joined the SIU ion in the Port of Norfolk in 1944 He joined the union in the Port of in the Port of New Orleans in 1947 and sailed in the deck department as Baltimore in 1940 and sailed in the and sailed in the Steward department a bosun. He was an active union engine department as a chief elec and often served as department dele member and was issued picket duty trician. He stood watch in the Greater gate. A native of Puerto Rico, Sea- cards in 1961. A native of Latvia, New York harbor strike of 1961. farer Castro lives in New York City. Brother DiGiacomo is an Army vet Seafarer Kronbergs now lives in Bricktown, N.J. When he retired. He was issued a picket duty card in eran of World War H. 1961 and served picket watch in the Brother Kronbergs concluded a 44 District Council 37 Beef of 1965. year sailing career. Herbert Ame Svanberg Brother Castro served in the Army in Herbert Ame Svanberg, 65, is a World War H. native of Sweden and is now pend FMts Nlisen ing his retirement in Beachwood, Frits Nilsen, 66, joined the union Camirt Cans N.J. He joined the union in the Port in the Port of New York and sailed Camiel Caus, 65, joined the union of New York in 1944 and sailed in in the deck department. He served in the Port of New York in 1943 and the deck department as a boatswain. the union as department delegate sailed in the engine department. He He was issued picket duty cards in while sailing and was issued a picket served the union as dep^tment dele 1961 and 1962. Brother Svanberg duty card in 1961. A native of Nor gate while sailing and was issued a had been sailing nearly 54 years when way, Seafarer Nilsen now makes his picket duty card in 1961. A native of •% he retired. In 1961 he received a home in Brooklyn, N.Y. He is an Belgium, Brother Caus now makes safety award for his part in making Army veteran of World War II. When his home in New York City. His re the Seatrain Georgia an accident free he retired. Brother Nilsen had been tirement ended a sailing career of ship. sailing for 34 years. nearly 30 years. SEATRAIN MARYLAND (Hud ways), Jan. 3—Chairman W. Greg- MOBILE (Sea-Land), Mar. 28— 28—Chairman B. C. Jordan; Sec $6 in ship's fund. Everything run son Waterways), Feb. 7—Chairman oiy; Secretary Bemard Mace; En Chairman H. Libby; Secretary E. retary C. Perkins; Engine Delegate ning smoothly. Vote of thanks for Enos E. Allen; Secretary James B. gine Delegate Robert M. Thomas; Cruz; Engine Delegate S. Rod- A. B. Kennedy, Jr.; Steward Dele steward department's job well dcme. Archie; Deck Delegate M. Jones; Steward Delegate J. Lynch. Every riquez; Steward Delegate Antonio gate Clifton Aaron. Ship in good AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), Mar. Engine Delegate Jose Guzman; thing is running smoothly except Colon. $15 in ship's fund. Some condition, very good crew on board. 21—Chairman V. T. Nielson; Secre Steward Delegate Alfred Flatt. for some disputed OT in each de disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to steward depart tary A. Panagopoulos; Deck Dele Some disputed OT in deck depart partment. Vote of thanks to the Chief engineer contacted regarding ment for job well done. gate Rafino G. Garay; Steward ment steward department for a job well galley repairs. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), Delegate Charles Wilson. Every PENN RANGER (Penn), Mar. done. ALBANY (Ogden Marine), Apr. Mar. 21—Chairman William Hale; thing running smoothly. Very good 7—Chairman Perry A. Burnett; MANHATTAN (Hudson Water 4—Chairman D. L. Parker; Secre Secretary Duminado R. Llenos; crew on board, pleasant voyage. Secretary Mario Canalejo; Deck ways), Dec. 13—Chairman W. tary John E. Samuels; Deck Dele Deck Delegate Richard O. Spencer; SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land), Delegate W. L. Osborne; Steward Gregory; Secretary Jack E. Long; gate W. J. Peterson. $2 in ship's Engine Delegate Raymond Ander Mar. 8—Chairman M. Woods; Sec Delegate Edward J. Wright. No Engine Delegate Robert M. Thom fund. Some disputed OT in deck son; Steward Delegate Robert retary H. Galicki; Engine Delegate y beefs were reported. Vote of thanks as; Steward Delegate J. Lynch. department. Everything running Black. $13 in ship's fund. Few Paul M. Hartman; Steward Dele to the steward department for a job Some disputed OT to be taken up smoothly in steward department. hours disputed OT in engine, stew gate H. Bixford. $13 in movie fund. well done. with boarding patrolman. BRADFORD ISLAND (Steuart ard departments. Crew requests Everything running smoothly, no £J- STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), STEEL KING (Isthmian), Feb. Tankers), Mar. 28—Chairman J. patrolman be present at payoff in beefs. Vote of thanks to Brother Feb. 28—Chairman Melvin Keefer; 21—Chairman Earl J. Brannan; R. Thompson; Secretary T. Savage; Houston. Carruthers for fixing movie projec k Secretary J. W. Sanders. $14 in Secretary Leon W. Franklin; Deck Deck Delegate Arthur Finnell; En PONCE (Sea-Land), Mar. 21— tor. Vote of thanks to the steward ship's fund. No beefs and no dis Delegate J. B. Brown; Engine Dele gine Delegates Eddie C. Jordan; Chairman Dan Butts; Secretary d^artments. puted OT. Vote of thanks to the gate D. R. Convey; Steward Dele Steward Delegate F. R. Strichland. Alva McCullum; Engine Delegate IBERVILLE (Waterman), Mar. entire steward department for a job gate P. P. Gaiyelin. $30 in ship's No beefs reported. Motion made Emerson C. Walker; Steward Dele 14—Chairman F. R. Chameco; well done. fund. Everything is running smooth for retirement after 15 years sea gate Oscar Sorenson. $390 in movie Secretary J. Williams; Deck Dele OAKLAND (Sea-Land), Feb. ly. Few hours disputed OT in en time, no age limit. Motion made fund. No beefs. Trip going well. gate C. Howell; Engine Delegate 28—Chairman Albert Ahin; Secre gine department. Vote of thanks to for no more than six months ar Steward thanked crew for keeping Charles E. Perdue; Steward Dele tary J. Doyle; Deck Delegate James the steward department for a job ticles on foreign voyages. messroom and pantry clean. gate Edwin Mitchell. No beefs re Lear; Engine Delegate Floyd well done. OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN (Mari STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), ported. Dominski; Steward Delegate Cecil STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), time Overseas), Apr. 4—Chairman Mar. 7—Chairman James W. OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN (Mari H. Martin. $28 in ship's fund and Mar. 7—Chairman W. Felazques; Angelo Antoniou; Secretary E. Parker; Secretary R. R. Macaraeg; time Overseas), Mar. 28—Chair $57 in movie fund. No beefs were Secretary W. Kouzounas. $24 in Danner. $9 in ship's fund. Every Deck Delegate Peter D. Sheldrake; man Angelo Antoniou; Secretary reported. ship's fund. No beefs were reported thing running smoothly, no beefs. Engine Delegate Paul J. Crabtree; Elmer C. Danner. $7 in ship's fund. MANHATTAN (Hudson Water by department delegates. MOBDLIAN (Waterman), Mar. Steward Delegate Sherman Phillips. Everything running smoothly. Page 38 Seafarers Log .fess^SS>-.-'K- ^ WW: i ' PORTLAND (Sea-Land)—It was a smooth voyage from San Juan for the eon- tainership Portland. Her committee includes, from left, seated: D. Mendoza, SEATRAIN DELAWARE (Hudson Waterways)—Aboard the Seafrain Delaware deck delegate; J. Rigehtti, steward delegate; H. Hall, education director. at her dock in Weehawken, New Jersey are, from left, seated: J. Prats, secre Standing from left are: H. Bentz, ship's chairman; R. Hernandez, secretary- tary-reporter; L. Gil, deck delegate; R. Maltin, steward delegate. Standing, reporter; E. Cuenca, engine delegate. from left, are: W. Nash, ship's chairman; D. Cox, engine delegate; N. Paloumbis, educational director. 'm W / Wm /-r MOBILE (Sea-Land)—^A veteran group of Seafarers comprises the Mobile's ship's commitee. Seated, left to right, are: H. Libby, ship's chairman; B. Pinder, GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land)—The Gateway City's ship's committee relaxes educational director; E. Cruz, secretary-reporter; J. L. Gibbons, steward dele topside after a good voyage. From left are: A. Verwilt, educational director; gate. Standing, left to right, are: S. Roclriquez, engine delegate; J. Walker, deck W. Reid, secretary-reporter; V. Morales, ship's chairman; G. T. Aquino, steward delegate. delegate; W. Fischer, engine delegate; V. Genco, deck delegate. June 1971 Page 39 '( 1971 r SEAFARER LOO J OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERWATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO' jr,. t, 1 IVarcotics: The 'Grim Reaper J v- i J When it comes to problems that affect the American people and their society, it's quite obvious that this nation's No. I con cern is with the question of narcotics. That word "narcotics" covers the entire range of drugs. It in cludes everything from marijuana to heroin. It includes barbitu rates and amphetamines—the so-called "uppers" and "downers" —and everything in between. The government has mounted a full-scale campaign against narcotics. In this fight, it has enlisted the press, radio and televi sion, the medical profession, the churches, the schools—every body. The attack is based on three key points: • The use of narcotics is illegal. • The use of narcotics is dangerous to the health- »ven the life—of the user. • The use of narcotics involves a serious "moral issue.' These are legitimate points. But for the Seafarer, the question of narcotics comes down to an even more basic issue: Any Seafarer using narcotics—ashore or asea—loses his sea^^jj^ man's papers forever! A man who gets "busted" once on a nar cotics charge gets busted economically, too—because he loses his right to go to sea—not just for awhile, but for the rest of his life! ^ k That's a tough rap—losing your passport to life—but that's the ; way it is. A single "stick" of marijuana . . . just a couple of grains of the hard stuff... and a man is through in the maritime industry! It's almost as tough on the shipmates of the man who uses—or even possesses—narcotics. i' - i . Any Seafarer caught with narcotics in his possession makes his ship—and his shipmates—"hot." It subjects the men and their * y vessel to constant surveillance by narcotics agents in this country and abroad. a And, of course, any Seafarer who is an addict—who uses any .r drug that affects his mind and his ability to function normally—? endangers the lives of his shipmates. The possibility of an emer gency is always present aboard ship—and only alert minds can 1- react to an emergency. Talk to Seafarers about the "grim reaper" and they'll tell you about accidents or storms at sea ... or about the hazards of com 1 bat service. They should put narcotics at the top of the list—because it can claim more lives, or it can threaten more livelihoods, than any other peril. Narcotics. The "grim reaper." It's sure something to think about. , ..y --l