The New Normal for SEATU Members

The Official Publication of the Seafarers Entertainment and Allied Trades Union, Affiliated with the Seafarers International Union, AGLIW, AFL-CIO. The Volume 23, Number 3 October-December 2020 ENTERTAINERAlso available online at www.seatu.org SERVICE • HOSPITALITY • GAMING The New Normal for SEATU Members

Pictured above, one of the multiple temperature checkpoints at the SEATU-contracted Maryland LIVE! Hotel and Casino in Columbia, Maryland. These safety precautions are just one of the many changes made to help keep both guests and employees safe during the ongoing global pandemic. Additional photos on Pages 4-5. Biden, Harris Victory a Win for Unions SEATU’s political department has com- contributes to incumbents, challengers and That’s a win percentage of 97.38. SPAD tions. This is the history of the Seafarers pleted its review of the preliminary results candidates running in open seat races. As of participated in 13 Senate races around the International Union. And at a time when of Election 2020. As always, until these this writing, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris country. Of those races, the SIU-backed our country is facing unprecedented chal- races are certified by their respective state are the presumptive winners for the White candidate won in every single race. That’s lenges, our economic future today depends governments, these are preliminary results House. The Electoral College votes on Dec. a win percentage of 100. SPAD supports on unions like yours – just as it did in the only. 14 to confirm the final results. candidates of both parties and also supports past. Unlike most federal political action Additionally, SPAD participated in 153 challenger and open seat candidates as well. “Just as unions are essential to the middle committees, the Seafarers Political Activi- House of Representatives races around the In a letter to SIU President Michael class, the U.S.-flag Merchant Marine fleet ties Donation – SPAD, the union’s volun- country. Of those races, the SIU-backed Sacco earlier this year, former Vice Presi- and the men and women who operate U.S.- tary fund – is bipartisan, and the union candidate won in 149 and lost in four. dent Biden wrote in part, “As a lifelong ad- flag ships are crucial to America’s national vocate for working families and unions, security, our international trade relation- I write to assure you of my strong and ships, and economic development,” Biden unwavering support for the Seafarers In- continued. “For this reason, I have been a ternational Union, its members, and the consistent and strong advocate for the Jones U.S.-flag Merchant Marine fleet. Labor Act and its mandate that only U.S.-flag ves- unions built the middle class and the sels carry cargo in the coastwise trade. As middle class built this country. The basic President, I will continue my strong support building blocks of a good life – middle for the Jones Act.” class jobs at union wages, a 40-hour He added his ongoing support for cargo work week, health insurance, retire- preference laws, the United States Mari- ment benefits, a voice in the workplace time Security Program, and the United – resulted from workers who organized States Export-Import Bank, all of which This space left intentionally blank unions and fought for worker protec- help maintain jobs for U.S. mariners aboard American-flag vessels. What’s Inside - Meet the Newest SEATU Rep - Beck Notice Page 5 Page 6 Trumka: “Biden’s Firewall was Union Made”

President’s Column Editor’s note: AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Nov. 5 delivered remarks during a virtual post-election Ready for Success in 2021 press conference. Those remarks, in part, follow. As the end of another successful year for our union ap- “This has been an unprecedented election. And it proaches, I extend my sincere thanks to all of our vice presi- came during an unprecedented year. “A year of anger and sorrow and civil unrest. A year dents, representatives, staff, shop stewards and rank-and-file of unfathomable loss. Loss of jobs and economic secu- members for their collective roles in helping keep SEATU rity. Loss of life. moving in the right direction. “The U.S. just reported more than 100,000 new This was no small accomplishment in 2020. The COVID- COVID-19 infections, the most cases in a single day 19 pandemic has dominated everyone’s lives, including their since pandemic’s start. “work lives.” At press time for this “But during this trying year, union members have de- edition of The Entertainer, the pan- livered for America—every day in every way. Stocking demic had claimed the lives of nearly the shelves. Moving goods and people. Fighting the fires. 258,000 Americans. In addition to Healing the sick. lives, the virus has had a deep and “The resilience of unions is the story of 2020. It’s been Richard Trumka on display all year. President, AFL-CIO profound impact on our economy. All “It’s guided by our belief that a better day is still across the country, small and large within our reach. And today, I am more confident than businesses alike are being shuttered ever that better day is near. was incredible. Union members showed up, peacefully at an alarming rate, some of which “Joe Biden has won more votes than any candidate defused the tension and the count proceeded. will never return. The jobs market is for president—ever. And he is on a path to 270 electoral “Later that day, Michigan was called for Joe Biden. Michael Sacco volatile in all sectors and unemploy- votes. “That is who we are. That is what we stand for. That ment rates remain alarming. Millions “Biden’s path to the White House ran through Ameri- is what we are prepared to do. of Americans face uncertain futures when it comes to even the ca’s labor movement. Initial toplines from our post-election “I have a message for anyone who would seek to pre- basic necessities of food and shelter. It’s anyone’s guess as to survey show union members went 58 percent for Joe Biden vent our votes from being counted. To prevent the elec- and Kamala Harris. While the general public supported when we as a country will start to see light at the end of this ex- tors we choose from being seated. To prevent the duly Biden by three points, our members favored him by 21 elected president and vice president from being inaugu- tremely dark pandemic tunnel and life as we know it returns to points. rated on January 20, 2021. normal, though the promising news concerning vaccines does “Simply put, we got out the vote. In Wisconsin. In “We will not let you take our democracy away from indeed provide hope. Michigan. In Pennsylvania. us. Things have been particularly tough in the gaming and “Joe Biden’s firewall was union made! “Look, we are not declaring victory yet, but we are on hospitality industry, as most of our contracted worksites had to “And the labor movement is expanding the map. Look our way to putting a compassionate and wise man back in close for varying periods of time this year. While most of our at Arizona. Look at Georgia. the White House. casinos are open again, we are now in uncharted territory in “We’re writing America’s comeback story. And Joe “There will be work to do over these next few days. And a lot of ways. The workplaces have done their best to modify Biden is on track to be our next president. no shortage of work over the next four years. While we both employee spaces and public areas with safety in mind. “But with a few final states still counting ballots, this don’t know the final composition of the Senate, we know is a moment to exercise patience. That means masks on, stand six feet apart, stay behind the our priorities. Our members made it clear. 95 percent say “AFL-CIO members of all political stripes agree. that protecting workers’ rights is the top priority for this plastic barriers, the list goes on and on. While none of this is Seventy-eight percent believe the candidates should ac- next congress. And yes, that includes 93 percent of our normal, it’s the “new normal” that we’ll be living in for at least cept and respect the will of the American people. That members who went for Trump. a while longer. We’ll make the most of it. includes Biden and Trump voters. “The right to collective bargaining. And we are also aware that it’s a slow process getting “Union members love this country because we built “Fair wages and workplace safety. everyone back to work. Many worksites are operating at a re- this country. And no matter who we supported, we’re “A voice on the job. duced number of employees, as well as a dramatically lowered ready to rebuild and heal this country. “The belief that all work has dignity and everyone capacity for guests. I remain confident that we are taking all the And together, we will defend our democracy. should retire with security. necessary precautions as we work with the companies to get “Let me tell you about what happened in Detroit. On “None of that is red or blue. It’s simply American. It’s Tuesday night, a chaotic scene erupted outside the vote every SEATU member back to work in a safe and responsible what America’s labor movement has fought for in 2020— tally room at the TCF Center. Protesters showed up. They not just in this election but in our workplaces, too. manner. It’s in everyone’s best interest that SEATU members harassed and intimidated nonpartisan volunteers who “Union members are meeting the moment. Union vot- arrive back to work healthy, and that their workplace has taken were counting ballots. They screamed “stop the votes” ers are ushering in a better day. None of this will be easy, every precaution to help keep them that way. and “stop the counts.” The Michigan AFL-CIO put out but union members are not afraid of hard work. We do it It’s here that I’d like to thank our SEATU leadership, for an email Wednesday at 3 a.m. asking members to show every day and we see the job through. sparing no effort on behalf of the rank-and-file membership. up and protect our democracy. The outpouring of support “We’re powerful. We’re united. And we’re ready for They’ve gone above and beyond during this crisis to make sure change.” that our members knew they had the power of a union looking out for them, and to make themselves available if members had questions or concerns. We’re not perfect, but we’ve done everything we can to lessen these new burdens for our members. SEATU Directory Looking ahead, I have every confidence that we will continue to make great strides in our pursuits. These strides should HEADQUARTERS JACKSONVILLE NORFOLK be made easier thanks to the results of the recent general elec- 5201 Capital Gateway Drive 5100 Belfort Rd. 115 Third St. tions. 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2 Entertainer October-December 2020 Members Graduate From Classes At SEATU-Affiliated Paul Hall Center

Editor’s note: Many classes of SEATU members employed by Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) have recently completed the Basic Safety Training course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Maryland. The two-week training courses begin with a week of “Norwegian” training, as specified by the vessel operator, followed by a week of fire, survival and first aid training. These training sessions were all administered at the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School, located on a satellite campus. With an average class size of 18 students, over 2,900 SEATU members have completed their training since March 2014. Following are class photos from some of the most recent courses.

Above: Julia Bruning, Bryan Harold Canaleta Bueno, Alexander Burnham, Crisostomo Anonuevo Carandang, Toshinko Darden, Daireen Espinosa, Kenya Gonzalez, Dominic Graham, Dominique Jones, Jacob Krawczyk, Pamela Lunderman, Erica Manygoats, Stephanie McGee, Arnulfo Perez Rebancos, Las- sina Inez Richardson, Daniel Vanrooyen, Cody Vezirian, Gregory Williams and Tammy Winward.

Above, in alphabetical order (not all are pictured): Michael Brackett, Raynell Clark, Dacoda Crowley, Mercedes Duran, Zachary Frank, Nicole Harris, Charles Havern, Rikki Hoffmann, Andrew Mancini, Irving Paredes, Giustino Poliandro, Shayla Quick, Glenn Dennis Ramirez, Arnulfo Perez Rebancos, Jessica Rob- erts, Cristina Romano, David Stewart, Endale Tefera, Rashad Thompson, Catherine Tudor, Daniel Vanrooyen and Bandele Waiters.

Above (not all are pictured): David Anglin, Mary Elizabeth Bell, Kyle Brown, Shanyah Cochran, Filmeno De Leon Filomeno, Gembert Cayanan Garcia, John Kilat, Nashalie Maldonado, Robin McKnight, Christopher Orr, Ruby Roachford, Marnie Rodebush, Kori Stephens, Adam Willinger and Derrick Zinnerman.

October-December 2020 Entertainer 3 Masks, Sanitation and Safety at Maryland LIVE

Party Starter Latisha Hopkins (left) and Bartender Corrine Lancaster, ready to make and serve drinks directly to casino patrons.

The temporary employee entrance, complete with temperature readers monitored by members of the security team.

A row of Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs), divided by plastic barriers between each seat. On rows of VLTs without barriers, every other terminal is turned off, to create the necessary separation between patrons.

4 Entertainer October-December 2020 MD Live Prioritizing Safety for Guests, Employees

Nancy Jones, Cook at the Orchid Kitchen The lobby of the Maryland LIVE! Hotel. Note the plastic barrier covering the length of the check-in desk. Meet SEATU’s Newest Representative Starting a new job is always a chal- before they start - two skills that have lenge, but new SEATU Representative definitely come in handy being a rep!” Alexandra Sanderson started serving the In addition, she comes from a union membership in mid-July of 2020, during family, with multiple family members the height of the COVID-19 crisis. having been UFCW members during “The entire process, from interview- their careers. ing to training, was very different,” said “One piece of advice I would have Sanderson, “but I feel like SEATU did for the members would be to not let your the best they could do to get me accli- fears of failure get in the way of striv- mated considering how unprecedented ing for more. I know it sounds extremely these times we’re in are.” cliché, but it really is true. We are some- “It was perfect timing because I was times our own worst enemy by getting in actively looking for a new job at that our own heads,” she stated, before saying time,” she said. “I came from managing to the membership, “I am here to help! I a service department of a car dealership, worked my way up the ladder at my last which I feel gave me needed experience job, so I know how important it is to feel in conflict resolution and putting out fires like your voice at work matters, and not just like another worker.”

Alexandra Sanderson - SEATU Representative Informational signage and sanitation stations are at every entrance to the hotel and casino.

October-December 2020 Entertainer 5 Union Member Rights, Officer Responsibilities Under The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act The Labor-Management Reporting and copies are available from OLMS. ees who embezzle or steal union funds nComply with a candidate’s request and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) guaran- or other assets commit a Federal crime to distribute campaign material. tees certain rights to union members and Officer Elections:Union members have punishable by a fine and/or imprison- nNot use union funds or resources imposes certain responsibilities on union the right to: ment. to promote any candidate (nor may em- officers. The Office of Labor-Manage- nNominate candidates for office Bonding: Union officers or employ- ployer funds or resources be used). ment Standards (OLMS) enforces many nRun for office ees who handle union funds or property nPermit candidates to have election LMRDA provisions while other pro- nCast a secret ballot must be bonded to provide protection observers. visions, such as the bill of rights, may nProtest the conduct of an election against losses if their union has property nAllow candidates to inspect the only be enforced by union members and annual financial receipts which ex- union’s membership list once within 30 through private suit in Federal court. Officer Removal: Local union members ceed $5,000. days prior to the election. have the right to an adequate procedure Union Member Rights for the removal of an elected officer Labor Organization Reports: Union Restrictions on Holding Office:A per- Bill of Rights - Union members have: guilty of serious misconduct. officers must: son convicted of certain crimes may not nEqual rights to participate in union nFile an initial information report serve as a union officer, employee, or activities Trusteeships: Unions may only be (Form LM-1) and annual financial re- other representative of a union for up to nFreedom of speech and assembly placed in trusteeship by a parent body ports (Forms LM-2/3/4) with OLMS. 13 years. nVoice in setting rates of dues, fees, for the reasons specified in the LMRDA. nRetain the records necessary to and assessments verify the reports for at least five years. Loans: A union may not have outstand- nProtection of the right to sue Prohibition Against Certain Disci- ing loans to any one officer or employee nSafeguards against improper discipline: A union or any of its officials may Officer Reports: Union officers and that in total exceed $2,000 at any time. pline not fine, expel, or otherwise discipline employees must file reports concerning a member for exercising any LMRDA any loans and benefits received from, or Fines: A union may not pay the fine of Copies of Collective Bargain- right. certain financial interests in, employers any officer or employee convicted of any ing Agreements: Union members whose employees their unions represent willful violation of the LMRDA. and nonunion employees have the Prohibition Against Violence: No one and businesses that deal with their unions. right to receive or inspect copies of may use or threaten to use force or vio- Note: The above is only a summary of collective bargaining agreements. lence to interfere with a union member Officer Elections:Unions must: the LMRDA. Full text of the Act, which in the exercise of LMRDA rights. nConduct elections for officers of comprises Sections 401-531 of Title 29 Reports: Unions are required to file an national unions or intermediary districts of the United States Code, may be found initial information report (Form LM- Union Officer Responsibilities at least every four years by secret ballot. in many public libraries, or by writing 1), copies of constitutions and bylaws, nConduct regular elections in accor- the U.S. Department of Labor, Office and an annual financial report (Form Financial Safeguards: Union officers dance with their constitution and bylaws of Labor-Management Standards, 200 LM-2/3/4) with OLMS. Unions must have a duty to manage the funds and and preserve all records for one year. Constitution Ave., NW, Room N-5616, make the reports available to mem- property of the union solely for the ben- nMail a notice of election to every Washington, DC 20210, or on the inter- bers and permit members to exam- efit of the union and its members in ac- member at least 15 days prior to the net at www.dol.gov ine supporting records for just cause. cordance with the union’s constitution election. The reports are public information and bylaws. Union officers or employ- Beck Notice Notice to Employees Covered by Union Agreements Regulated Under the National Labor Relations Act

The Seafarers Entertainment and Al- and strike votes. Members also may play cent of the dues amount. This means that The objection must be sent in writ- lied Trades Union (SEATU) assists a role in the development and formulation the agency fee based upon the dues would ing to: Agency Fee Payor Objection employees by representing them in all of union policies. be $296.34 (two hundred ninety-six dol- Administration, Secretary-Treasurer’s aspects of their employment and work lars thirty four cents) for the applicable Office, Seafarers Entertainment and Al- aboard vessels which are involved di- 2. Cost of union membership — In ad- year. An appropriate reduction also will lied Trades Union, 5201 Capital Gateway rectly or indirectly in the gaming and en- dition to working dues, to belong to the be calculated for working dues. Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746. tertainment industries. For the most part, union as a full book member the cost is This amount applies to the 2021 calen- the union spends a majority of its finan- $300.00 (three hundred dollars) per year dar year. This means that any individual 6. Filing a challenge — Upon receiving cial resources on collective bargaining or $75.00 (seventy-five dollars) per quar- who wishes to elect to pay agency fees the notice of calculation of the charge- activities and employee representation ter. and submits a letter between December able expenditures related to core repre- services. In addition to these expendi- 1, 2020 and November 30, 2021 will have sentation activities, an objector shall have tures, the union also spends resources on 3. Agency fee payors — Employees this calculation applied to their 2021 dues 45 days to submit a challenge with the a variety of other efforts such as orga- who choose not to become union mem- payments which may still be owed to the Secretary-Treasurer’s office if he or she nizing, publications, political activities, bers may become agency fee payors. union. As noted below, however, to con- believes that the calculation of charge- international affairs and community ser- As a condition of employment, in states tinue to receive the agency fee reduction able activities is incorrect. Every person vices. All of these services advance the which permit such arrangements, indi- effective January 2022, your objection who wishes to object to the calculation of interests of the union and its membership. viduals are obligated to make payments must be received by December 1, 2021. chargeable expenses has a legal right to This annual notice is required by law to the union in the form of an agency fee. A report which delineates chargeable file such an objection. and is sent to advise employees repre- The fee these employees pay is to sup- and non-chargeable expenses is avail- sented by the Seafarers Entertainment and port the core representational services able to you free of charge. You may 7. Appeal procedure — Upon receiving Allied Trades Union about their rights that the union provides. These services receive a copy of this report by writing the challenge(s) at the end of the 45-day and obligations concerning payment of are those related to the collective bar- to: Secretary-Treasurer, Seafarers Enter- period, the union will consolidate all ap- union dues. This notice contains informa- gaining process, contract administration tainment and Allied Trades Union, 5201 peals and submit them to an independent tion which will allow you to understand and grievance adjustments. Examples of Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, arbitrator. The presentation to the arbitra- the advantages and benefits of being a these activities include but are not lim- MD 20746. This report is based upon an tor will be either in writing or at a hear- union member in good standing. It also ited to, the negotiation of collective bar- audited financial report of the union’s ex- ing. The method of the arbitration will be will provide you with detailed informa- gaining agreements, the enforcement and penses during 2019. determined by the arbitrator. If a hearing tion as to how to become an agency fee administration of collective bargaining Please note that as the chargeable and is held, any objector who does not wish to payor. An agency fee payor is an em- agreements and meetings with employ- non-chargeable expenses may change attend may submit his/her views in writ- ployee who is not a member of the union ers and employees. Union services also each year, the agency fee amount may also ing by the date of the hearing. If a hearing but who meets his or her financial obli- include representation of employees dur- fluctuate each year. Individuals who are is not held, the arbitrator will set the dates gation by making agency fee payments. ing disciplinary meetings, grievance and entitled to pay agency fees and wish to pay by which all written submissions will be With this information, you will be able arbitration proceedings, National Labor fees rather than dues, must elect this op- received. to make an informed decision about your Relations Board hearings and court liti- tion each year by filing an objection in ac- The costs of the arbitration shall be status with the Seafarers Entertainment gation. cordance with the procedure noted below. borne by the union. Individuals submit- and Allied Trades Union. Employees who pay agency fees ting challenges will be responsible for all are not required to pay for expenses 5. Filing of objections — If you choose the costs associated with presenting their 1. Benefits of union membership — not germane to the collective bargain- to object to paying dues, an objection appeal. The union will have the burden of While non-members do receive material ing process. Examples of these ex- must be filed annually. To receive the justifying its calculations. benefits from a union presence in their penses would be expenses required as deduction beginning in January of each SEATU works very hard to ensure that workplace, there are significant benefits a result of community service, legis- year, you must file by the beginning of all of its members receive the best rep- to retaining full membership in the union. lative activities and political affairs. December in the prior year. An employee resentation possible. On behalf of all the Among the many benefits and opportuni- may file an objection at any time- dur SEATU officers and employees, I would ties available to a member of the Seafarers 4. Amount of agency fee — As noted ing the year, however, the reduction will like to thank you for your continuing sup- Entertainment and Allied Trades Union above, dues objectors may pay a fee apply only prospectively and only until port. are the right to attend union meetings, the which represents the costs of expenses December 31 of that calendar year. Re- right to vote for candidates for union of- related to those supporting costs germane ductions in dues will not be applied ret- Sincerely, fice and the right to run for union office. to the collective bargaining process. After roactively. As noted above, each year the David Heindel Members also have the right to participate review of all expenses during the 2019 amount of the dues reduction may change Secretary-Treasurer in the development of contract proposals calendar year, the fee cost associated with based upon an auditor’s report from a pre- and participate in contract ratification this representation amounts to 98.78 per- vious year.

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Delegates Needed ‘Building Back’ with President-Elect Joe Biden Delegates are needed at workplaces Editor’s note: The following ar- in all SEATU jurisdictions. Contact ticle was provided by the AFL-CIO. your local union hall for more information. Democracy is prevailing. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ victory in Know Your Weingarten Rights this free and fair election is a win for America’s labor movement. Every- All SEATU members should be aware where in every way, working people of their Weingarten Rights. are heroically and resiliently fight- Established by the Supreme Court ing back against this pandemic, its in 1975, the rights guarantee employ- economic fall out, chronic income ees the right to union representation inequality and systemic racism. during investigatory interviews with President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris saw us, heard management. An investigatory in- us and campaigned on a promise that terview is one in which a supervisor we, as one nation, will build back questions an employee to obtain infor- even better than before. That is why mation which could be used as a basis working people decisively rejected for discipline or asks an employee to the politics of darkness and division defend his/her conduct. and voted in record numbers for pub- If an employee has a reasonable be- lic servants who want to join us in writing America’s comeback story. lief that discipline or discharge may re- Let’s be clear: Union voters deliv- sult from what they say during such an ered this election for Biden and Har- interview, they have the right to request president-elect deliver a long overdue Congress to pass and Biden to sign ris. Their message and commitment workers’ first agenda. That starts with the Protecting the Right to Organize union representation. It’s important to to create “the most significant pro-la- passing the HEROES Act to provide (PRO) Act early in 2021 to make sure remember that management is not re- bor, pro-worker administration” reso- our families and communities emer- every worker who wants to form or quired to inform employees of their nated with our 12.5 million members gency support and services in the face join a union is able to do so freely Weingarten rights; employees have the and 56 affiliated unions who are hun- of this deadly virus. But COVID-19 and fairly. Working people want our gry for a bigger voice in our economy relief is just that—relief. Once work- leaders to act swiftly and think more responsibility of knowing that and our politics. these rights exist and to re- ing people are made whole, the real boldly than ever before. The time to Now the AFL-CIO stands ready rebuilding can begin. We call on begin is now. quest that they be invoked when to help the president-elect and vice appropriate. 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