Vol. 57, No.3 Fall 2021
Official Voice of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots The Master, Mate Table of Contents & Pilot is the official voice of Vol. 57, No. 3 Fall 2021 the International Organization of Masters, Mates & From the President 1 Pilots. The passing of longtime AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka brings © 2021 IOMMP. into sharp focus the importance of labor movement values such The Master, Mate & Pilot (ISSN as solidarity and mutual respect, in particular as we chart our way 0025-5033) is published quarterly forward out of the Covid-19 pandemic. by the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots. MM&P News Briefs 3 Headquarters: 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B, Linthicum Heights, MD Liz Shuler elected first woman to head the AFL-CIO, USW 21090-1953. International Vice President Fred Redmond elected secretary- Phone: (410) 850-8700 treasurer; USNS Patuxent saves 15 in Gulf of Aden; new MM&P affiliate E-mail: [email protected] wins majority of votes in bid to represent tug workers in seven Internet: www.bridgedeck.org Mexican ports; greetings from our members aboard President FD Periodicals Postage Paid at Roosevelt, at Circle Line and at Windserve; crew of Miss Freedom Elkridge, MD and additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send rescues jet skier; unions rally in defense of Oakland’s Howard Terminal. address changes to The Master, Mate & Pilot, 700 Maritime Resolutions Honoring Richard L. Trumka 11 Blvd., Suite B, Linthicum Two resolutions honoring the late AFL-CIO president have been Heights, MD 21090-1953 posted in every MM&P hiring hall. Don Marcus Chairman, Editorial Board MM&P Health & Benefit Plans 13 Lisa Rosenthal Five scholarship winners for the current year approved; eligible Communications Director dependent children of eligible Offshore members and co-pay INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS pensioners in good standing are reminded to request an application Don Marcus, President for the scholarship program. Don Josberger, Secretary-Treasurer
News From MITAGS 18 VICE PRESIDENTS Business Development Director Bob Becker retires; virtual Azipod Thomas Bell, Great Lakes & Gulf training for Mercy Ships captains “a big success.” Jeremy Hope, Offshore Gulf & Government Contracts Beck Notice 19 Thomas Larkin, Offshore Atlantic Pensioners 20 George A. Quick, Pilots Michael Riordan, Atlantic Maritime MM&P Directory 2 1 Randall H. Rockwood, Cross’d the Final Bar 24 Federal Employees Timothy Saffle, Pacific Maritime Region Thank You Contributors to the MM&P PCF! 26 Lars Turner, Offshore Pacific
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Official Voice of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots Richard Trumka was a champion Bridgedeck.org for all American workers, and in particular for the members of [email protected] MM&P. He will never be forgotten. Facebook.com/IOMMP Resolutions passed by the MM&P General Executive Board in his honor YouTube: MastersMatesPilots are on pages 11 and 12. Instagram: bridgedeck Twitter: @MMP_Union FROM THE PRESIDENT
Labor’s Loss
Union Sisters & Brothers,
Normalcy does not want to return to our world. The the world. They can be found resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic, tragedy and on pages 11 and 12. Please read national humiliation in Afghanistan, social strife in them. In addition to being posted America and the ongoing transformation of our climate in all our hiring halls and offices, must cause all of us to wonder about the future. What kind these documents will be given to of world will our children inherit? Richard’s widow, to AFL-CIO During periods of uncertainty in our nation’s history, the President Liz Schuler and to labor movement has always been a tangible force. A force Cecil Roberts, President of Richard’s beloved United Mine giving working people hope for a better tomorrow and Workers of America (UMWA). a compass pointing to True North. The labor movement We have lost a great friend, brother and leader. A man and America’s working people have lost a champion. struck down at the pinnacle of his achievements at a time The passing of Richard L. Trumka, well before his time, when labor is on the upsurge and the stars are aligning for and when the fortunes of labor seem to be resurgent, is unions in Congress and in the White House. His death is devastating. His powerful and eloquent voice will not be a tragic loss for all of us. We know that the torch will be replaced. His many contributions will not be forgotten. picked up and carried steadfastly by incoming President For MM&P in particular, the death of Richard Trumka Liz Shuler, the first female president of the AFL-CIO. is a heartbreaking loss. His resolute sense of justice and President Shuler will carry on Richard’s work and get the his personal integrity were instrumental in the recognition job done. We also know that the labor movement is larger of our AFL-CIO charter and the confirmation of our than any one leader—no matter how effective, no matter independent status as an AFL-CIO affiliate. Every member how strong his or her voice. It is a movement of everyday of our venerable union owes him a debt of gratitude. Our working people looking out for each other, helping each organization’s standing in the labor movement is a long other, and respecting each other. and proud one. From our founding in New York Harbor The topic of death has made far too many unwelcome in 1887, to our joining the AFL in 1916, to the countless appearances in my recent editorials. The loss of four sacrifices of our members at sea during two deadly world MM&P members to COVID-19, three accidental wars, to the everyday labors of MM&P professional shipboard deaths and one shipboard suicide within the mariners and to our own member, Lane Kirkland, serving last two years point to the adversities inherent in our as President of the AFL-CIO from 1979 to 1995, we have profession as well as to the hardships of the present time. earned our admission into the pantheon of American The recent establishment of a mental health committee Labor. Richard Trumka understood this, and he acted on by Vice President Jeremy Hope and the support he this knowledge when he recognized our charter. Many has received from our membership, other officials and others in his position would not have done the same. representatives is significant. Thank you to all who are Two resolutions were passed at our most recent General participating in this important effort. Executive Board meeting to honor Richard Trumka’s service to the working people of America and, in fact, continued on page 2
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In every issue of our magazine, we carry notices of the experts—yes, medical experts, not internet charlatans— passing of our brothers and sisters. Each one of these recommend. Those who do not believe the medical experts members contributed in some way to our Union. Some and, consequently, appear to be more concerned about their changed the lives of shipmates forever and will never be self-determined personal right to die of COVID-19 and forgotten by those individuals. All of us have read about infect others in the process must not endanger the rest of our a lost Union brother or sister who personally touched us membership. and changed our lives in some way. The longer one is in The COVID-19 pandemic and maintaining health and MM&P, the more there are and the greater the sense of good safety aboard the vessels that our members work on and fortune one has for being in our Union—a brotherhood and live on has been MM&P’s central theme for the last 18 sisterhood where bonds of common shipboard experience, months. While as individuals some may reject the experts at friendship, and the gift of passing on the traditions and skills the FDA, the CDC, the U.S. Public Health Service, Johns of our profession count for so much. Hopkins University, and the worldwide professional medical I will mention two brothers who meant a great deal to me establishment, MM&P as an organization will abide by the going back to my first days working ashore for our Union. determinations of the experts and the dictates of common They were true comrades and fine human beings who sense. MM&P fully and unapologetically supports U.S. cared for their shipmates and their Union, and protected government and company mandates regarding preventing the the interests of their employers. One, Scott Abrams, was spread of COVID-19. mentioned in the Spring 2021 issue of our magazine. My administration does not take the position that Captain Abrams was a true gentleman of the old school, vaccinations and respecting the health and safety of our a supreme and kindly master mariner, and a mentor to shipmates, our Union brothers and sisters, our Union staff countless others beside me. As Captain Kip Carlson recounts and the public at large is an infringement on one’s personal on page 25 of this issue, Scott was given a mariner’s send-off liberty. recently in the waters off Oahu by a group of his shipmates With that said, be assured that MM&P has and will and Union brothers and sisters: people who, like myself, will continue to bargain with our employers over exactly how forever be touched by his warm support and friendship. these mandates are implemented aboard MM&P-contracted Another outstanding Union brother recently lost to our vessels. MM&P will ensure that our collective bargaining membership was Andy Hetz. Andy, like Richard Trumka, agreements are complied with in the process. MM&P went well before his time. Andy passed after a years-long will work with our employers to see that all public health courageous battle with cancer. A keystone in the San mandates, including vaccination, are implemented reasonably Francisco/Oakland Hall and a rock as Master in the Alameda and in accordance with the law. Ready Reserve Fleet, Andy’s love for his family and his Union Thank you in advance for understanding MM&P’s was apparent to all who knew him. He pulled himself out of responsibility to protect the health and safety of our members his sickbed to visit us at our first in-person Union meeting and for looking out for your Union sisters, brothers, in Oakland last April. A finer husband, father and Union shipmates, family members and the general public! brother could not be found. I mention these deaths because I do not want to see more. Wishing all good health and fraternity, I do not want to see deaths that could have been avoided by timely vaccination, the observance of government Don Marcus requirements pertaining to the wearing of face masks and MM&P President compliance with the advisories and mandates that medical
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New MM&P Affiliate Wins Majority of Votes in Bid To Represent Tug Workers in Seven Mexican Ports
The battle to represent workers at a tugboat company in seven ports in Mexico has moved closer to a favorable resolution now that a majority has voted to be represented by the MM&P affiliate Orden Mexicana de Profesionales Marítimos y Portuarios, Similares y Conexos (Orden Marítima). The workers, who are employed by the Spanish tugboat company Boluda, had chosen Orden Maritíma to represent them in 2019. But the union was sidelined by the company and has been fighting ever since to assume its rightful place as representative of the Boluda workers, many of whom have reported labor rights violations including 18-hour workdays and denial of overtime pay. This time an overwhelming majority of Boluda workers—79 percent—again chose Orden Marítima to represent them. “This is a great win for the labor movement north and south of the border,” said MM&P President Don Marcus, who participated in a After the ballot count: Captain Antonio Fritz of Orden Marítima (far pre-vote press conference in Mexico City along with Orden Marítima right) with MM&P Regional Representative Eduardo Iglesias (left), officials, MM&P Representative Eduardo Iglesias, AFL-CIO MM&P President Don Marcus and tug workers employed by Boluda. Solidarity House Representative Jeff Hermanson and Representative Carlos Paniagua, from MM&P’s Panamanian affiliate UCOC. Members of the group also observed vote counts in two of the seven Mexican ports involved. “The courage of the Mexican tugboat workers in standing up to their corrupt employer is inspirational,” Marcus said. “The same can be said of the leadership of Secretary-General Jorge Gomez Garcia, Secretary of Labor & Conflicts Captain Antonio Fritz and the other officials, staff and organizers of Orden Marítima.” “The true value of Mexican labor law and the negotiated labor protections of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement on Trade (USMCA) will only be demonstrated upon the successful certification of Orden Marítima and the achievement of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement.” “We will be calling on the State Department and the US labor movement to demand that the rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining as provided in the USMCA are adhered to.” Under Mexican law, the case now moves to the courts.
Tug workers in Ensenada, Baja California, vote on representation.
Tugboats in Ensenada, where 79 percent of the workers chose Orden Marítima to represent them.
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Fighting High Winds and Seas, USNS Patuxent Saves 15 in Gulf of Aden
The Civil Service mariners aboard USNS Patuxent saved the 15-person crew of a cargo ship that had lost propulsion and was taking on water on the night of June 7. Patuxent’s master, Captain Peter Aguinaldo, was alerted to the developing situation when his vessel was over 80 miles away from the sinking ship. Vessels that were closer, he was informed, lacked the maneuverability, crew and equipment needed to carry out the rescue. As Patuxent headed to the scene, Chief Mate Jamie Gleber began rousing the deck dayworkers. She slipped a memo under each door, outlining the urgency of the situation and listing the equipment that would be needed. Within minutes, the crew was on deck and had begun to rig cargo nets along Patuxent’s hull and prepare mooring lines for the possible arrival of a lifeboat. When Patuxent arrived on scene, the captain of the distressed vessel asked that the fast rescue boat be deployed. Aguinaldo told him that because of the weather, the rescue craft could not be launched safely. Instead, he said, Patuxent would create a lee and recover the men from the sinking ship’s own lifeboat. But once the lifeboat had been loaded, mechanical issues blocked its launch, and the captain of the sinking cargo ship again asked “I couldn’t have asked for a better crew,” Captain Aguinaldo said. that Patuxent’s rescue boat be deployed. “Heroic acts by the whole deck department with many other “I asked Chief Mate Gleber to assess the seas as she was closer crewmembers turning out and assisting as needed on tank deck.” to the water’s edge,” Aguinaldo said, “but the complete darkness and stormy seas were deemed too rough for safe deployment and eventual recovery of the rescue boat.” The chief mate suggested that the sailors board their own life out over the edge, grabbing the exhausted sailors, hoisting them the raft and Patuxent would attempt to recover them with a towing last few feet and assisting them aboard,” the captain said. line sent via shot line. But when the crew of the distressed vessel But one of the men fell from the net, landing between the life attempted to launch the starboard life raft, it capsized immediately. raft and the hull. Life rings with towline were deployed along the At this point the sailors moved to port side to launch another side of the ship, and the man was able to take hold of one but life raft—their last survival craft—which was on the opposite side struggled to hang on as the swells crashed over him. A pilot ladder of the ship and exposed to the violent seas. They deployed and was quickly rigged. The man made his way to it, climbed a few boarded it as their sinking ship rolled deck edge to deck edge, steps, but eventually lost all motivation and, exhausted, declared he without lights or power. was ready to let go. As Patuxent maneuvered to get the life raft on the lee side, the “The deck crew refused to accept this,” Gleber said. They lowered chief engineer manned the engine room, ensuring the plant was not a tag line and instructed the sailor to tie it around his waist. Once lost. “It took plenty of power from both main engines to control the line was secured, they hauled the soaking, exhausted man and steer the vessel in the heavy seas,” the captain said. aboard. The deck department had to shoot multiple lines because But there was yet another person to rescue: he was still in the conditions made it nearly impossible to land the shot line inside raft, seemingly unable to find it in himself to climb the cargo net. the raft. Round Number 21 from the cargo team proved successful. After discussing several options, the deck team rigged a bosun “The deck crew was waiting at the top of the cargo net, where chair to the gangway winch and deployed it to him. He was able to several CIVMARS, without concern for their own safety, reached mount it and the crew worked quickly to get him aboard.
4 The Master, Mate & Pilot - Fall 2021 USNS Patuxent continued The deck crew was waiting at the top of the cargo net, where several CIVMARS, without concern for their own safety, reached out over the edge, grabbing the exhausted sailors, hoisting them the last few feet and assisting them aboard.
The sinking ship was rolling deck edge to deck edge, without lights or power, when the sailors boarded the life raft.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better crew,” Aguinaldo said. “Heroic “The humanitarian, selfless efforts that you and your shipmates acts by the whole deck department with many other crewmembers demonstrated by saving the entire crew of stranded sailors is, in a turning out and assisting as needed on tank deck.” word, incredible,” said MM&P Government Fleet Representative “Supply and medical supporting humanitarian efforts ensuring Randi Ciszewski. “Thank you Captain Aguinaldo, Chief Mate the passengers had dry shoes, clothes, blankets, and towels while Gleber and your entire crew of professionals for the daily sacrifices keeping them well fed and hydrated.” that you and your families make in support of our great nation.” The 15 men were transferred ashore via small boat for processing The licensed deck officers aboard USNS Patuxent are represented to return home. by the MM&P Federal Employees Membership Group.
Greetings From President FD Roosevelt!
The crew of APL’s President FD Roosevelt in Los Angeles: (back row) AB Eric Sheldon, Third Mate William Esselstrom; (second row) Third Mate Edward Sanchez, AB Napoleon Ramon, Chief Mate Christopher Cruz, Captain Richard Vanderlaan, Bosun Dennis Solijon, AB Alcodea Camacho; (front row) Second Mate Rexel Dagdag, Chief Mate Christine Hogan, AB Alan Marshall and AB Joseph Balerite.
MM&P licensed deck officers: Second Mate Rexel Dagdag, Chief Mate Christopher Cruz (outgoing), Captain Richard Vanderlaan, Chief Mate Christine Hogan (incoming) and Third Mate Edward Sanchez.
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New Leaders Take Helm of AFL-CIO PHOTO CREDIT JOE KEKERIS/AFL-CIO Liz Shuler was elected in August as the first woman to head the AFL-CIO. United Steelworkers International Vice President Fred Redmond was elected to succeed Shuler as secretary-treasurer. He is the first African American to serve in the federation’s number two role. Tefere Gebre will continue to serve as executive vice president, rounding out the most diverse team of officers ever to lead the nation’s labor federation. Shuler will complete the term of the late Richard Trumka. Delegates representing the AFL-CIO’s 56 affiliates, labor councils and constituent groups will vote on a permanent successor to Trumka at their national convention in June 2022. “I believe in my bones the labor movement is the single greatest organized force for progress,” Shuler said after her election. “This is a moment for us to lead societal transformations—to leverage our power to bring women and people of color from the Members of the AFL-CIO leadership team: Executive Vice President Tefere Gebre, President Liz Shuler and margins to the center—at work, in our unions and in our economy, Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond. and to be the center of gravity for incubating new ideas that will unleash unprecedented union growth.” shipbuilding, health care and public sector bargaining, and worked Shuler grew up in a union household in Oregon and went with USW allies across the country responding to attacks on voting to work as an IBEW organizer in 1993. After serving as an rights and combating economic inequality. He has a long history international representative in the IBEW’s Political/Legislative of leadership on national and international boards, including the Affairs Department, she assumed a leading role in advancing the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists and the A. Philip Randolph union’s strategic agenda. In 2009, she became the first woman Institute. elected to the position of AFL-CIO secretary-treasurer and the “I could not be more excited to get to work with President Shuler youngest to hold a seat on the federation’s Executive Council. so we can build on the labor movement’s legacy of change, writing Fred Redmond served three terms as president of a USW a new chapter that brings the promise of union membership to local before assuming staff and leadership roles at headquarters. workers across this country,” Redmond said after his election. As international vice president for human affairs, he oversaw “This is the right team at the right time to help bring about the the Civil and Human Rights Department, as well as the union’s economic and social justice America is hungry for.”
Unions Rally in Defense of Oakland’s Howard Terminal
MM&P member Coleman Rosenberg addresses a rally opposing the plan to force maritime activities, residents and small businesses out of the Howard Terminal area in Oakland to make room for a baseball stadium and luxury development. The Oakland A’s say the team will move away if city managers don’t approve the project and fund it with massive taxpayer subsidies. Opponents of the plan include MM&P, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association, the Sailors’ Union of the Pacific and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters.
6 The Master, Mate & Pilot - Fall 2021 CAMM Retirees Underway!
PHOTO CREDIT: DOUG SUBCLEFF
The Seattle chapter of the Council of American Master Mariners resumed in-person meetings in July. Members of the chapter include retired captains (left to right) Doug Subcleff, Tuuli Messer-Bookman, Kevin Coulombe, Bill Bundren, Don Moore, Chuck Lund, Jim Herron and RJ Klein. CAMM is an organization of active and retired captains, pilots, maritime industry professionals and advocates working to support and promote the American Merchant Marine. It is a source of information, professional development and networking for both active mariners and retirees.
AFL-CIO Report: “CEOs Make 300 Times More Than Their Employees”
Millions of working Americans suffered extreme hardship in 2020, but CEOs at S&P 500 companies did just fine. They earned, on average, $15.5 million annually—$700,000 a year more than they had in 2019. And their employees? The average production and nonsupervisory worker earned $43,512 in 2020, up a total of just $957 a year over the course of the past decade. “This is consistent with what we’ve been seeing year to year,” said AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler in announcing the findings of Executive Paywatch, the union federation’s searchable database on CEO pay. “While working people bore the brunt of the pandemic, CEOs earned even more money.” “For every dollar a worker earns, an S&P 500 CEO earns $299,” she noted. “That level of pay inequity is unacceptable. Working people deserve better.” Unions are calling on the Senate to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, which would help address the massive inequities in the ratio of CEO-to- worker pay by making it easier to bargain over salaries and working conditions.
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Back to Work at Circle Line
On the job aboard Circle Line Liberty are (left to right) Deckhand Brian (Left to right) Deckhand Rafael Zorrilla, Deckhand Tom Fitzgerald, Happaney, Captain Gabe Zambrano and Tour Guide Chris Mason. The Captain Ken Corcoran and Senior Deckhand Carl Parsons. The hangar ship in the background with the number 11 on it is the Intrepid Sea, for the Space Shuttle Enterprise, which is on the aft deck of the Intrepid, Air & Space Museum. “The men are happy to be back to work,” says is visible in the background. Circle Line operates seven ships in New MM&P Representative Keith Poissant. “The numbers are nowhere near York Harbor. “We’d be nowhere—literally—without our awesome fleet pre-COVID but they are steadily rising.” and crew,” the company says on its website.
Lack of Shore Leave and Crew Change Drive “Happiness Survey” to New Low
Mariners who responded to the Mission to Seafarers most recent survey on seafarer wellbeing expressed growing frustration over lack of shore leave, long hours and uncertainty about crew change. The so-called “Seafarer Happiness Index” dropped significantly in the second quarter of 2021, to its lowest level since the start of the pandemic. The second quarter score was 5.99 out of 10, down from 6.46 in the first quarter of the year. “The latest results reveal a growing negativity across all aspects of life on board,” Mission to Seafarers said. The index fell in every category: general happiness, workload, training, social life, shore leave, wages, food, health, family contact and welfare facility access. Lack of shore access for crew change, or even just a walk around the port, was at the top of the list of complaints. Workloads are on the rise, with many seafarers reporting 11–12-hour days. Excessive paperwork, including being required to answer numerous emails from headquarters, was singled out as a big problem leading to increased workloads. The Seafarers Happiness Index was designed to monitor satisfaction levels through responses to 10 questions on a range of issues, from mental health and wellbeing to working life and family contact. The results are shared with industry and key decision makers. “The Seafarers Happiness Index exists to provide all men and women working at sea with a chance to share how they feel and to talk about the good and bad of life at sea today,” Mission to Seafarers says. “Share your views and let the industry know what works and what needs to be changed.” To take the survey, go to: https://www.happyatsea.org/
8 The Master, Mate & Pilot - Fall 2021 MM&P Members at Statue City Cruises Rescue Jet Skier
MM&P members aboard Miss Freedom, a tour boat operated by Statue City Cruises, rescued a woman who had been thrown from her jet ski into the Hudson River and was being pulled along by the current on the morning of June 21. The incident began when Deckhand John Sullivan alerted Captain Brian Dubreuil that there was a person in distress astern of the vessel as the crew was preparing to depart to Ellis Island. A first-time jet skier had been thrown from her two- person jet ski and was treading water in the Hudson River, south of the Morris Canal. “She was in trouble, and in need of assistance,” said Port Captain Matt Gill of Hornblower/City Experiences, which owns Statue Cruises. The crew tossed her a life ring tethered to the boat’s railing to keep her from going under. First Officer William Lynch, with Sullivan and Jonathan Santiago, readied the rescue ladder and set up a rescue operation platform off the stern of the vessel. Miss Freedom’s Captain Brian Dubreuil (third from left) with (third, fourth and Dubreuil went down the ladder and pulled the jet fifth from right) Deckhand Jonathan Santiago, First Officer William Lynch and Deckhand John Sullivan. “While we are not surprised by this group acting in skier onto the rescue platform. She was able to climb the manner they did, we are extremely proud of their dedication to safety and the ladder and the first officer hoisted her onto preparedness,” a company spokesperson said. Miss Freedom. “This group of employees professionally exceeded their safety training and acted heroically, communicating and using the utmost teamwork to rescue the jet skier from the treacherous Hudson,” Gill said. The entire crew “demonstrated Hornblower respect values,” he added, and will be recognized with Hornblower Challenge Coins.
MM&P Members Crew Windserve Marine’s First CTV
Matt Pearson (left) and Michael Ryner aboard Windserve Marine’s first crew transfer vessel. CTVs can nose up to turbine towers and transfer workers and supplies to service operation vessels. The company plans to build up to five more. TheWindserve Odyssey is also equipped with an a-frame to do survey work. Windserve Marine is a Reinauer company and employs members of the MM&P Atlantic Maritime Group.
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Food and Drug Administration Grants Full Approval to Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine
The FDA has granted full approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for people 16 and older. This is the first coronavirus vaccine to receive full approval from the FDA. Vaccine makers originally applied for emergency use authorizations because the process takes less time than is required for full approval. The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has been authorized for emergency use in the US since mid-December for people 16 and older. In May, the FDA extended the authorization to those 12 and older. Out of more than 170 million people in the US who are fully vaccinated, more than 92 million have received the Pfizer vaccine. Among the two other coronavirus vaccines authorized for emergency use in the US, Moderna has begun applying for full approval for its Covid-19 vaccine in people 18 and up. Johnson & Johnson had not yet filed for full FDA approval of its vaccine as this issue of The Master, Mate & Pilot was going to press. Full approval of the Pfizer vaccine comes days after the Biden administration announced plans to offer booster doses to vaccinated adults starting Sept. 20, pending approval by the FDA and recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Pentagon plans to make the vaccine mandatory for all active duty members of the US military by the middle of September, or sooner.
MM&P and Matson Negotiate Implementation of Company’s Vaccine Policy
MM&P Vice President–Pacific Ports J. Lars Turner negotiated the first MM&P agreement with an Offshore division employer that required vaccination of all MM&P members working aboard company vessels. MM&P President Don Marcus signed the agreement Aug. 26, 2021 and the terms go into effect Oct. 1. “When eligible persons are vaccinated,” Turner said, “it can be a power tool against the spread of coronavirus, in conjunction with social distancing, masking when appropriate and keeping good hygiene.” “MM&P and Matson negotiated an agreement on the implementation of the company’s vaccine policy. It was difficult, but we reached terms which helped protect our members working aboard Matson vessels.” The law gives private employers the right to mandate vaccination as a condition of employment, whether employees agree or not. The Union does have the right to bargain over how the mandate is implemented, which MM&P did in this case and will continue doing. “MM&P and Matson negotiated an agreement on the implementation of the company’s vaccine policy,” said Vice President–Pacific Ports J. Lars Turner. “It was difficult, but we reached terms which helped protect our members working aboard Matson vessels.”
10 The Master, Mate & Pilot - Fall 2021 RESOLUTIONS Two Resolutions honoring Richard L. Trumka have been posted in every MM&P Union Hall.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on August 5, 2021, Our Grand Captain, in His all-wise judgement, piloted across the last Bar of earthly life, into that Peaceful Harbor, where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest, our esteemed and beloved Brother, Richard L. Trumka, President of the American Federation of Labor–Congress of Industrial Organizations; and
WHEREAS, in the death of Brother Trumka, the members of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots and the working people of the world have suffered a tremendous loss in the passing of a brother, who was a faithful and devoted leader, one on whose fidelity, all who knew him could with confidence rely; and
WHEREAS, as Captain of the Ship of Labor, Brother Trumka nobly responded to his calling in the performance of his duty, and as a husband, father, grandfather mentor, citizen and leader was faithful and loyal to his trust.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that these resolutions be conveyed to the family of our deceased Brother; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Charter of our Union be draped in mourning for a period of 30 days; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we, the members of our Union unite with his grief-stricken family, in bowing in humble submission, to the Will of our Supreme Captain.
Respectfully Submitted,
General Executive Board
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RESOLUTION
Richard L. Trumka, President AFL-CIO Union Brother: Captain of Our Ship
WHEREAS, as Captain of the Ship of Labor Richard L. Trumka protected and advanced the cause of working people and their families with great passion, personal integrity, and skill; and
WHEREAS, Richard L. Trumka was a man of action and a true believer in justice; and
WHEREAS, Richard L. Trumka pursued the objectives of workers in the finest traditions of all that is right and good in the labor movement; and
WHEREAS, as President of the AFL-CIO, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO and President of the United Mine Workers of America, Richard L. Trumka, with his strong and eloquent voice united workers of all stripes and proudly carried a bright and vibrant torch during an era of stress and transition for the labor movement; and
WHEREAS, in the midst of a global pandemic and grave social unrest, when the Washington, D.C. offices of the AFL-CIO were shut down and innumerable pressing issues required attention and action, President Richard L. Trumka, notwithstanding all the other critical demands on his time, carefully and equitably considered all points of view pertaining to the recognition of the AFL-CIO Charter for MM&P’s 5300 members, validating the critical importance of the issue to our Union; and
WHEREAS, after considering the words of former MM&P member and AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland, who stated “[a]ll sinners belong in church and all Unions belong in the AFL-CIO,” President Trumka in full accordance with the Constitution of the AFL-CIO recognized MM&P as a direct affiliate of the AFL-CIO and the holder of its original AFL-CIO Charter. Further, in his decision of August 21, 2020, President and Brother Trumka stated:
“I congratulate you and the members of the MM&P for your 104 years of affiliation with the AFL and AFL-CIO and thank you for your continued support for the House of Labor.”
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with Article III, Section 7 of the International Constitution, we hereby grant Richard L. Trumka honorary membership in the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots and deem him Brother and Captain Richard L. Trumka.
In Solidarity,
Submitted by General Executive Board
12 The Master, Mate & Pilot - Fall 2021 Masters, Mates & Pilots Plans Administrator’s Column
PATRICK MCCULLOUGH
Schedule of Meetings 2022-23 Offshore Scholarship Applications The second Trustee meeting for 2021 took place June 1–2, 2021 Eligible dependent children of eligible Offshore members and in the Masters, Mates & Pilots’ conference room in Linthicum co-pay pensioners in good standing are reminded to request an Heights, Md., via video conference. application for the scholarship program. Applicants must be high school seniors during the 2022-23 school year. Completed Health & Benefit Plan applications must be returned to the Plan Office by Nov. 30, 2021. Important Reminders For more information, please contact Madeline Petrelli in the Plan Office at 410-850-8615 or [email protected]. Please contact an MM&P Health & Benefit Plan advisor if: • your address has changed; • you have been legally separated or divorced; or Pension Plan – Adjustable Pension Plan • your spouse is working and is now covered by that employer’s health benefit program. Annual Funding Notice And please remember: As required by federal law, at the end of April 2021, the Plan • report any accidents aboard ship to the Plan Office; mailed the Annual Funding Notice for Plan Year Jan. 1, 2020 • once you retire and become eligible for Medicare Part B, you through Dec. 31, 2020 to: all participants and beneficiaries; must submit a copy of your Medicare card to the Plan Office; participating employers; and the International Organization • dependent children over the age of 19 must complete the of Masters, Mates & Pilots. The notice was also emailed to the Adult 19-26 form and return it to the Plan Office to be Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). covered under the Health & Benefit Plan. In the notice, the Plan is required to report how well funded it is on the basis of what is called the “funded percentage.” The Scholarship Program percentage is calculated by dividing the Plan’s assets by its liabilities The Trustees ratified the action of the Chairman and Secretary in as of the Valuation Date for the Plan Year. approving the five MM&P Offshore scholarship awards for the The notice is required to include the Plan’s funded percentage year. The winners are: for the Plan Year and for each of the two preceding Plan Years. The Anuk Gutman – daughter of Jorge Gutman notice also includes the year-end Fair Market Value of Assets as of Eve Thompson – daughter of David Thompson* the last day of the Plan Year and each of the two preceding Plan Marlon Flick – son of Kent Flick Years. Nicole Reynolds – daughter of John Reynolds* The notice includes the total number of participants in the Kira Baker – daughter of Niles Baker* Plan and a breakdown of how many were active, retired or *Co-pay pensioner separated from service and receiving benefits, as well as how many We will profile the winners in an upcoming issue of The Master, participants are separated from service and entitled to future Mate & Pilot. Under the provisions of the Plan, International benefits. Scholarship & Tuition Services Inc. in Nashville, Tenn., reviews all The last chart on the notice shows how the Plan’s assets were applications submitted by sons and daughters of eligible Offshore allocated in accordance with the Plan’s investment policy. The chart members/co-pay pensioners and selects the winners and alternates. shows allocation as percentages of total assets.
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MM&P members can view a copy of the Annual Funding Plan Amendments Notice in PDF format by going to www.bridgedeck.org and entering the Members’ Only pages. (You must have an account to AMENDMENT NO . 153 TO THE log in). Scroll down to “Plans Documents,” click on these words, M.M.&P. HEALTH AND BENEFIT PLAN then scroll down to “MM&P Offshore Pension Plan,” then click on RULES AND REGULATIONS “Offshore Pension Plan Annual Funding Notice for the year 2020, mailed in April 2021.” Also posted for your reference are notices 1) Article III (Eligibility), Section 8 (Continuation of for prior years. Coverage for Pensioners) is amended by substituting the references to “June 30, 2021” with “June 30, 2022” Pension Plan Missing Participants therein. The Plan has been trying to get in touch with the following participants, and they have not responded to the Plan. AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO THE M.M.& P. PENSION PLAN 2019 Annual Pension Confirmation Forms Needed for Plan Year 2018 FOURTH RESTATED REGULATIONS The M.M.&P. Pension Plan is hereby amended, effective June 1, Jackson Miller II Antoine Tedmore 2021, as follows: 1) Article V (Participant and Spouse Pension and Benefits to 2020 Annual Pension Confirmation Forms Needed for Survivors), Section 5.04 (Pre-retirement Surviving Spouse Plan Year 2019 Pension - Before Age 55), subsection (d) shall be amended John Moralis by replacing the words “age 70 ½” with the phrase “70 ½ Roland Nalette (age 72 for Participants who attain age 70 ½ on or after Dolores Hoffman January 1, 2020).” 2021 Annual Pension Confirmation Forms Needed for 2) Article V (Participant and Spouse Pension and Benefits Plan Year 2020 to Survivors), Section 5.04 (Pre-retirement Surviving Konstantinos Catrakis Richard English Spouse Pension - Before Age 55), subsection (g)(ii) Judith Fanning Xinia Fillare shall be amended by replacing the words “age 70 ½” with Gordon Gimbel Victor Gonzalez the phrase “70 ½ (age 72 for Participants who attain age Patricia Hartle Franklin Knutsen 70 ½ on or after January 1, 2020).” Effie Koukeas Virgil Spearman 3) Article V (Participant and Spouse Pension and Benefits Margaretha Vanpietersom Robert Vasko to Survivors), Section 5.05 (Pre-retirement Surviving Earnings Limitation for Pensioners and/or Spouse Pension - After Age 55), subsection (c) shall Dependents Under the Age of 65 for Plan Year 2021 be amended by replacing the words “age 70 ½” with the Frank Colebrissi phrase “70 ½ (age 72 for Participants who attain age 70 Mark Jones ½ on or after January 1, 2020).” Robert Murphy 4) Article VI (Applications, Benefit Payments, and Paul Savasuk Retirement), Section 6.07 (Commencement of Benefits), Kyle Standfield subsection (c)(ii) is replaced with the following: Harold Walsh (ii) A Participant’s “Required Beginning Date” is If you know where these individuals have moved, or if you have April 1 of the Calendar Year following the year the a phone number, please contact the Pension Plan benefit staff at the Participant reaches age 70 ½ (age 72 for Participants Plan Office at 410-850-8636. who attain age 70 ½ on or after January 1, 2020) provided that, for a Participant who reaches age 70 ½ before 1988 other than a 5% owner, the Required
14 The Master, Mate & Pilot - Fall 2021 Beginning Date is April 1 of the calendar year 2. Article V (Pension Benefits), Section 5.09.A (Mandatory in which the Participant ceases work in Covered Distributions) of the Masters, Mates & Pilots Adjustable Employment if that is later. Any additional benefits Pension Plan shall be amended by replacing the words earned by a Participant in Covered Employment after “age 70 ½” with the phrase “70 ½ (age 72 for Participants age 70 ½ (age 72 for Participants who attain age 70 who attain age 70 ½ on or after January 1, 2020).” ½ on or after January 1, 2020) will be determined 3. Article VII (Death Benefits), Section 7.01.A.4 (Qualified at the end of each Plan Year and will be payable as Pre-Retirement Survivor Annuity), of the Masters, Mates of February 1 following the end of the Plan Year in & Pilots Adjustable Pension Plan shall be amended by which it accrued. replacing the words “age 70 ½” with the phrase “70 ½ Effective January 1, 1999, a Participant’s “Required (age 72 for Participants who attain age 70 ½ on or after Beginning Date” is the later of April 1 of the January 1, 2020).” Calendar Year following the year the Participant 4. Article VII (Death Benefits), Section 7.01.B.3 (Qualified reaches age 70 ½ (age 72 for Participants who attain Pre-Retirement Survivor Annuity), of the Masters, Mates age 70 ½ on or after January 1, 2020) or date of & Pilots Adjustable Pension Plan shall be amended by retirement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the replacing the words “age 70 ½” with the phrase “70 ½ “Required Beginning Date” of a Participant who is a (age 72 for Participants who attain age 70 ½ on or after 5% owner is April 1 of the Calendar Year following January 1, 2020).” the year in which the Participant reaches age 70 ½ (age 72 for Participants who attain age 70 ½ on or AMENDMENT NO. 12 TO THE after January 1, 2020). M.M.&P. INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT PLAN FOURTH RESTATED REGULATIONS AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE
M.M.& P. ADJUSTABLE PENSION PLAN The M.M.&P. Individual Retirement Account Plan is hereby FIRST RESTATED REGULATIONS amended, effective June 1, 2021, as follows: 1. Article VI (Payment of Benefits and Eligibility), Section The M.M.&P. Adjustable Pension Plan is hereby amended, effective 6.8 (Benefit Payments Generally) of the Masters, Mates June 1, 2021, as follows: & Pilots Individual Retirement Account Plan shall be 1. Article I (Definitions), Section 1.30 (Required Beginning amended by replacing subsection (a) in its entirety with Date) of the Masters, Mates & Pilots Adjustable Pension the following: Plan shall be replaced with the following: Except as otherwise provided in this Section or in Article For Participants who attain age 70 ½ between January 1, VII, benefits shall be payable as soon as practicable 1999 and December 31, 2019, the “Required Beginning after the claimant has fulfilled all the conditions for Date” means April 1 of the calendar year following the entitlement, including the requirement for filing an year such Participant reaches age 70 ½ or the Participant’s application with the Trustees. The filing of an application Retirement. For Participants who attain age 70 ½ on or for benefits shall constitute consent by the Participant to after January 1, 2020, the “Required Beginning Date” the payment of benefits and, if the Participant is married, is April 1 of the calendar year following the year such the filing of the Spouse’s written consent to waive the Participant reaches age 72 or the Participant’s Retirement. 50% Participant and Spouse Annuity shall constitute the Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Required Beginning Spouse’s consent to the payment. Commencement of Date of a Participant who is a 5% owner is April 1 of the payments from a Participant’s Accumulated Share will not calendar year next following the calendar year in which begin earlier than the month following the date that the the Participant reaches age 70½ (age 72 for Participants Participant retires and submits an appropriate application, who attain age 70 ½ on or after January 1, 2020). as described in Section 8.01.
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Notwithstanding the above, Participants must begin child is born or on the date that the legal adoption to receive their benefits no later than their Required by the Participant of an Eligible Adoptee is finalized. Beginning Date, as defined in Section 6.09(b), or as soon An “Eligible Adoptee” means any individual (other as practicable after the Required Beginning Date as the than a child of the Participant’s spouse) who has not Trustees are able to locate the Participant, his heirs or his attained age eighteen (18) or who is physically or legal representative. mentally incapable of taking care of himself or herself 2. Article VI (Payment of Benefits and Eligibility), Section as defined in Code Section 72(m)(7). 6.9 (Mandatory Commencement of Benefits) of the Qualified Birth or Adoption Distributions are not Masters, Mates & Pilots Individual Retirement Account limited to the amount necessary to pay for actual Plan shall be amended by replacing subsection (b) in its expenses related to the birth or legal adoption. A entirety with the following: Qualified Birth or Adoption Distribution shall not (i) For Participants who attain age 70 ½ before January be treated as an eligible rollover distribution from the 1, 1999, the “Required Beginning Date” is April 1 of Plan. the calendar year following the year such Participant b) Recontribution: A Participant who receives a reaches age 70 ½. For Participants who attain age Qualified Birth or Adoption Distribution from the 70 ½ between January 1, 1999 and December 31, Plan may recontribute any portion of it back to the 2019, the “Required Beginning Date” is April 1 of Plan (up to the entire amount of the distribution) the calendar year following the year such Participant if the Participant is eligible to make a rollover reaches age 70 ½ or the date the Participant retires. contribution to the Plan at the time the Participant For Participants who attain age 70 ½ on or after wishes to make a recontribution to the Plan. Such January 1, 2020, the “Required Beginning Date” is recontribution shall be treated as a 60-day rollover in April 1 of the calendar year following the year such a direct trustee-to-trustee transfer. Participant reaches age 72 or the date the Participant c) Certification: The Trustees may rely on a Participant’s retires. reasonable representations that he is eligible for a 3. Article VI (Payment of Benefits and Eligibility) of the Qualified Birth or Adoption Distribution unless the Masters, Mates & Pilots Individual Retirement Account Trustees have actual knowledge to the contrary but Plan shall be amended by adding new Section 6.14 in no event do the Trustees have an obligation to (Qualified Birth and Adoption Distributions) as follows: investigate whether the Participant’s certification is a) Distribution: Effective June 1, 2021 and as permitted accurate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trustees under Code Section 72(t)(2)(H) and regulations retain discretion to require such documentation as thereunder, a Participant may receive one (1) or they deem appropriate under the circumstances. more Qualified Birth or Adoption Distributions in accordance with procedures established by the AMENDMENT NO. 13 TO THE Board of Trustees. The aggregate amount of such M.M.&P. INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT distributions to the Participant from their vested PLAN/401(k) ARRANGEMENT Accumulated Share shall not exceed five thousand FOURTH RESTATED REGULATIONS dollars ($5,000) (or, if the Participant’s Accumulated The M.M.&P. Individual Retirement Account Plan/401(k) Share is less than $5,000, then the full amount of Arrangement is hereby amended, effective June 1, 2021, as follows: the Accumulated Share) from the Plan combined 1. Article IV (Benefit Payments), Section 4.7 (Benefit with all other eligible retirement plans in which the Payments) of the Masters, Mates & Pilots 401(k) Participant is a participant. A Qualified Birth or Arrangement shall be amended, by adding the following Adoption Distribution must occur within the one (1) new subsection (c) (Required Minimum Distributions): year period beginning on the date the Participant’s
16 The Master, Mate & Pilot - Fall 2021 (i) In general, commencement of payments from a with all other eligible retirement plans in which the Participant’s Pre-Tax Contribution Account, Roth Participant is a participant and must occur within Account, or Matching Contribution Account shall the one (1) year period beginning on the date the begin the month following when the Participant Participant’s child is born or on which the legal retires and submits an appropriate application. adoption by the Participant of an Eligible Adoptee Notwithstanding the above, Participants must begin is finalized. An “Eligible Adoptee” means any their benefits by their Required Beginning Date or individual (other than a child of the Participant’s as soon as practicable after the Required Beginning spouse) who has not attained age eighteen (18) or Date as the Trustees are able to locate the Participant, who is physically or mentally incapable of taking his heirs or his legal representative. care of himself or herself as defined in Code Section 72(m)(7). For Participants who attain age 70 ½ before January 1, 1999, the “Required Beginning Date” is April 1 of Qualified Birth or Adoption Distributions are not the calendar year following the year such Participant limited to the amount necessary to pay for actual reaches age 70 ½. For Participants who attain age 70 expenses related to the birth or legal adoption. A ½ between January 1, 1999 and January 1, 2020, the Qualified Birth or Adoption Distribution shall not “Required Beginning Date” is April 1 of the calendar be treated as an eligible rollover distribution from the year following the year such Participant reaches Plan. age 70 ½ or the date the Participant retires. For b) Recontribution: A Participant who receives a Participants who attain age 70 ½ on or after January Qualified Birth or Adoption Distribution from the 1, 2020, the “Required Beginning Date” is April 1 of Plan may recontribute any portion of it to the Plan the calendar year following the year such Participant (up to the entire amount of the distribution) if the reaches age 72 or the date the Participant retires. Participant is eligible to make a rollover contribution 2. Article IV (Benefit Payments) of the Masters, Mates to the Plan at the time the Participant wishes to make & Pilots 401(k) Arrangement shall be amended by a recontribution to the Plan, and such repayment adding new Section 4.10 (Qualified Birth and Adoption shall be treated as a 60-day rollover in a direct Distributions) as follows: trustee-to-trustee transfer. a) Distribution: Effective June 1, 2021 and as permitted c) Certification: The Trustees may rely on a Participant’s under Code Section 72(t)(2)(H) and regulations reasonable representations that he or she is eligible thereunder, a Participant may receive one (1) or for a Qualified Birth or Adoption Distribution unless more Qualified Birth or Adoption Distributions the Trustees have actual knowledge to the contrary in accordance with procedures established by the but in no event do the Trustees have an obligation to Board of Trustees. The aggregate amount of such investigate whether the Participant’s certification is distributions to the Participant from their Pre-Tax accurate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trustees Contribution Account, Roth Account, or Matching retain discretion to require such documentation as Contribution Account (both elected deferrals and they deem appropriate to the circumstances. Employer Contributions) shall not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) from the Plan combined
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MITAGS Business Development Director Bob Becker Retires
When Bob Becker retired from MITAGS in June, he turned the page on his second career in maritime: the first was 26 years spent sailing, most of them as permanent chief mate and master aboard Sealand and USSM ships. He entered the maritime industry almost by chance, when he chose Kings Point out of a number of schools that had offered him a football scholarship. “And it was the best thing that ever happened to me,” he says. He joined MM&P after graduating and went to the union hall to ship out. “I thought I’ll sail for a little while, save some money and then go do something else,” he says. “It was pretty soon after I started sailing that I realized I enjoyed the work.” When the business development manager job opened up at MITAGS, Glen Paine asked him to apply. He got the job and was promoted to business development director. Bob says he’s looking forward to spending “The people are what makes this job great,” he says. He’ll miss the MITAGS team, as well time with his 10-year-old grandson and as the students. But he’s looking forward to spending time with his 10-year-old grandson. playing a little golf, but he will miss the “He’s really a good athlete,” Bob says. “Plays football, basketball, baseball… and he’s very team at MITAGS. “The people are what good at all of them.” makes this job great,” he says.
Virtual Azipod Training for Mercy Ships Captains “a Big Success”
MITAGS West conducted a virtual azipod training session recently for deck officers who sail for the international charity Mercy Ships. Puget Sound Pilot Blair Bouma donated his time for the training session, and MITAGS donated use of the simulator. Mariners who volunteer for Mercy Ships tuned in to the training session from sites in the Canary Islands, the Netherlands and China. Among the participants were the captain and chief officer of the Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship. The new vessel will allow Mercy Ships to more than double its capacity to deliver surgical care and medical training in Africa.
Captain Blair Bouma in the wheelhouse of the simulator at MITAGS West. “The information was perfectly tailored to our ship and the situations we may encounter,” one participant said. “The fact that the training was not on site did not detract from its effectiveness.”
Simulation engineer Pasha Amigud running the controls for the azipod training at MITAGS West. “Special thanks to our amazing sim team for once again blowing it out of the park for a great cause,” said MITAGS Assistant Director Emily Hopkins.
18 The Master, Mate & Pilot - Fall 2021 BECK NOTICE
Notice to All Union and Non-Union Members Regarding Their Rights Under NLRB v. General Motors and CWA v. Beck
This notice applies to all current and future members of any unit Policy”), copies of which will be provided upon request or upon represented by the union that is covered by a union security clause in filing of objections regarding payment of non-chargeable expenses. its collective bargaining agreement. In the case of NLRB v. General Under the Policy, an employee in a bargaining unit represented by Motors, members of a collective bargaining unit subject to a valid the union who is subject to a union security clause may opt-out of union security clause have the right to renounce full membership full union membership, and thus become an FCM, by submitting a in the union and to instead become “financial core members,” or written statement that includes the employee’s name, address, Social “FCM.” Security number, the name of the employer and a signed/dated FCMs do not have the right to vote, nominate for office, hold declaration asserting that the employee desires to become an FCM. office or be a candidate for office in the union, nor can they The statement must be addressed to the International Secretary- participate in or even attend union meetings or any functions of the Treasurer at 700 Maritime Boulevard, Suite B, Linthicum Heights, union that are limited to union members. In addition, FCMs have MD 21090-1953. no right to vote on dues increases or on contracts submitted to the Also under the Policy, an FCM has the right to object to the membership for ratification. These rights and privileges of union expenditure of his or her dues and fees paid to the union on non- membership are accorded only to full union members. representational activities. An FCM may file the objection by Beyond these traditional rights of union membership, MM&P submitting a written statement that includes the FCM’s name, members and their families also enjoy an array of member-only address, Social Security number, the name of the employer and a benefits which, depending on membership group, include one or signed/dated declaration asserting that the FCM desires that his or more of the following: Members’ Welfare Fund; Disaster Relief her dues and fees be reduced to the representational expenditures’ Fund; credit union eligibility; low-rate Union Plus credit card; Coast proportional amount. The statement must be addressed to the Guard Legal Aid program; license insurance program; access to the International Secretary-Treasurer at 700 Maritime Boulevard, Suite AFL-CIO Community Services Network, which includes family B, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090-1953. Only FCMs may file counseling, social services and food banks; support of numerous local objections to paying for non-chargeable expenditures. Under the and state labor alliances which have aided MM&P members during Policy, union members whose membership becomes temporarily contract negotiations, demonstrations and job actions. suspended because of delinquency in their dues payments, or for FCMs are not afforded these rights and privileges of union other reasons, are not considered FCMs and will continue to be membership. charged full dues and fees, absent compliance with the opting-out Please note, however, that under the case of CWA v. Beck, FCMs procedure. Also under the Policy, objections will not be presumed are still legally required to pay the union periodic dues and fees for from compliance with the opting-out procedure. Thus, FCMs who the costs related to collective bargaining, contract administration, wish to become objecting FCMs must comply with the objection grievance adjustment and other activities reasonably related to the procedure set forth above. Finally, under the Policy, an FCM who effectuation of the union’s representational duties (hereinafter called obtains a reduction in dues and fees after filing objections under “chargeable activities”). Union expenditures for nonrepresentational the Policy will be required to pay the difference between full dues activities, such as political activities and lobbying (hereinafter called and fees and the reduced amount for the period during which the “non-chargeable activities”)—activities which most workers know reduction was granted before the FCM is allowed to join/re-join the help build a better climate for us all in bargaining with employers union. and in securing fundamental workers’ rights—cannot be charged to We must underscore that bargaining-unit employees who become FCMs who file timely objections. FCMs lose all rights and benefits of union membership while they In calendar year 2020 (the most current year for which audited continue to be legally obligated to pay chargeable dues and fees to information is available), we have confirmed that no more than the union under existing union security agreements. 5.43 percent of all MM&P expenditures were for non-chargeable It is, therefore, not surprising that the vast majority of workers activities. Please note that a significant portion of these non- believe that the extremely small portion of dues needed to maintain chargeable expenditures were for activities aimed at maintaining and full union membership and enjoy all its valuable benefits is quite a improving working conditions and benefits for all who work in our bargain. We trust that everyone who carefully considers the options industry. will become and remain a full member of the union. If you are The union has adopted a Policy and Procedure Concerning not a union member or have not yet had the opportunity to join, “Financial Core Membership” Under NLRB v. General Motors and please contact MM&P International Headquarters or any MM&P Communication Workers of America v. Beck (hereinafter called “the membership group office for a membership application.
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Keith A. Barnes was a member of the United Inland Group–Pacific Tommy McCoy was a member of the United Inland Group–Pacific Maritime Region. Maritime Region.
Kenneth E. Campbell Jr. was a member of the United Inland Douglas Nemeth, shipping out of West Coast ports. Group–Pacific Maritime Region. He last sailed for Matson Navigation as second mate aboard the Matson Maunawili.
Timothy Dunleavy was a member of the United Inland Group– Atlantic & Gulf Region. Steven A. Palmer, shipping out of West Coast ports. He last sailed for American President Lines as master of the APL Saipan.
John A. Klabo was a member of the United Inland Group–Pacific Maritime Region. Julian T. Platon, shipping out of Gulf Ports. He last sailed for Lykes Brothers Steamship Company in 1993 as master of the Ashley Lykes. He has been working as a Houston Pilot since 1994. Joe McCormick sailed as master of the Derrickboat Raccoon, US Army Corps of Engineers, San Dennis L. Ruff,shipping out of West Coast ports. He last sailed for Francisco District. Matson Navigation as third mate aboard the Matson Tacoma.
Daniel L. Washburn was a member of the United Inland Group–
Pacific Maritime Region.
John E. Wilmes was a member of the United Inland Group–Pacific Maritime Region.
George D. Woo was a member of the United Inland Group–Pacific
Maritime Region.
Ernestine Wright was a member of the United Inland Group– Atlantic & Gulf Region who worked with My Cleaning Service.
20 The Master, Mate & Pilot - Fall 2021 Directory of MM&P Offices
International Headquarters MM&P Health & Benefit, Offshore Membership Group Miami/Port Everglades 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B Vacation, Pension, Thomas Larkin Andrea Fortin / Jennipher Miller Linthicum Heights, MD 21090-1953 JEC and IRAP Plans Vice President - Atlantic Ports Representatives Phone: 410-850-8700 Broward Outpatient Medical Center Patrick McCullough Jeremy Hope Fax: 410-850-0973 150 SW 12th Ave Suite 205 Administrator Vice President - Gulf Ports & www.bridgedeck.org Pompano FL 33069-3237 MM&P Plans Government Contracts 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite A Phone: 954-946-7883 International Officers Linthicum Heights, MD J. Lars Turner [email protected] 21090-1996 Vice President - Pacific Ports Donald J. Marcus New York/New Jersey Phone: 410-850-8500 President Boston Fax: 410-850-8655 Thomas Larkin 410-850-8700 ext. 122 Toll-Free: 1-877-667-5522 Ron Colpus Vice President-Atlantic Ports [email protected] [email protected] Thomas Sullivan Representatives Jay Tripaldi Don F. Josberger Hours: Monday – Friday Marine Industrial Park Atlantic Regional Representative Secretary-Treasurer 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET 12 Channel St., Suite 606-A 570 Broad Street, Ste 701 410-850-8700 ext. 116 Boston, MA 02210-2333 Newark, NJ 07102 [email protected] Atlantic Maritime Group Phone: 617-671-0769 Phone: 201-963-1900 Executive Offices Michael Riordan Fax: 617-261-2334 Fax: 201-963-5403 Vice President [email protected] [email protected] Roger Lash 570 Broad Street, Suite 701 [email protected] International Representative Newark, NJ 07102 Charleston 410-691-8142 Norfolk, Va. Direct: 201-830-3407 John Livingston [email protected] Cell: 917-324-1462 Representative Mark Nemergut Steven M. Miceli Jr. Fax: 201-963-5403 1481 Tobias Gadson Blvd., Suite 2C Representative [email protected] International Representative Charleston, SC 29407-4794 Interstate Corporate Center Phone: 843-766-3565 6325 North Center Dr., Ste 100 410-691-8149 Paulina Czernek Fax: 843-766-6352 Norfolk, VA 23502 [email protected] Representative [email protected] Phone: 757-489-7406 Phone: 201-830-3406 Accounting [email protected] [email protected] Honolulu Margaret Schanne Oakland International Comptroller Keith Poissant Randy Swindell 410-691-8134 Representative Representative Veronica Schaible [email protected] Phone: 973-420-0492 521 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 254 Representative [email protected] Honolulu, HI 96813 548 Thomas L. Berkley Way Communications Phone: 808-523-8183 Oakland, CA 94612 Rich Russo Fax: 808-538-3672 Phone: 510-808-7068 Lisa Rosenthal City Representative [email protected] Fax: 510-808-7067 Communications Director Phone: 201-830-3408 [email protected] 410-691-8146 [email protected] Houston [email protected] Seattle Jeremy Hope Legal Department Federal Employees Vice President - Gulf Ports & J. Lars Turner Membership Group Government Contracts Vice President-Pacific Ports Gabriel Terrasa International Counsel Randall H. Rockwood Sara Gasper Kirsten Wilhelm 410-691-8148 Vice President Representative Representative [email protected] Executive Office 15208 52nd Ave. South, Suite 100 13850 Gulf Freeway, Ste 250 MM&P Headquarters Seattle, WA 98188 Houston, TX 77034 Jennifer Stair 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B Phone: 206-441-8700 Phone: 281-464-9650 Contracts Coordinator Linthicum, MD 21090-1953 Fax: 206-448-8829 [email protected] 410-691-8178 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 410-691-8131 [email protected] Membership Department Randi Ciszewski Los Angeles/Long Beach Tampa Government Fleet Representative Wendy Karnes Stephanie Dixon/Teresa Pettus Laura Cenkovich / Ted Dohrman & CNO Pilot Representative Representative 410-691-8133 Representatives MM&P Headquarters 533 N. Marine Ave., Ste A [email protected] 4333 S 50th St. 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B Wilmington, CA 90744-5527 Tampa, FL 33619 Linthicum, MD 21090-1953 Phone: 310-834-7201 Phone: 813-247-2164 Cell: 202-679-7594 [email protected] Fax: 732-527-0829 Hours: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM ET [email protected]
www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 21 Pilot Membership Group Boston Pilots Hawaii Pilots Association Puget Sound Pilots George A. Quick Richard Stover Tom Heberle Eric vonBrandenfels Vice President President President 2003 Western Ave. - Suite 200 3400 N. Furnace Rd. 256 Marginal Street, Bldg 11 Pier 19-Honolulu Harbor Seattle, WA 98121 Jarrettsville, MD 21084 East Boston, MA 02128 P.O. Box 721 Phone: 206-518-5484 Phone: 410-691-8144 Phone: 617-569-4500 Honolulu, HI 96808 Fax: 206-448-3405 Fax: 617-569-4502 Phone: 808-532-7233 Fax: 410-557-7082 Sabine Pilots Fax: 808-532-7229 [email protected] Canaveral Pilots www.hawaiipilots.net Charles Tweedel East Coast Regional Rep. Ben Borgie Presiding Officer Houston Pilots Timothy J. Ferrie Richard Grimison 2605 Jimmy Johnson Blvd. 201 Edgewater St. Co-Chairmen Robert Thompson Port Arthur, TX 77640 Staten Island, NY 10305 Box 816 Presiding Officer Phone: 409-722-1141 Phone: 718-448-3900 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 203 Deerwood Glen Drive Fax: 409-962-9223 Fax: 718-447-1582 Phone: 321-783-4645 Deer Park, TX 77536 www.sabinepilots.com [email protected] Phone: 713-645-9620 [email protected] Saint Johns Bar Pilots Charleston Branch Pilots Key West Bar Pilots Association Gulf Coast Regional Rep. Nate Cook Richard D. Moore Whit Smith Alejandro Gonzalez President 8150 S. Loop E. Houston, TX 77017 6 Concord St. P.O. Box 848 4910 Ocean St. Mayport, FL 32233 Phone: 713-645-9620 P.O. Box 179 Key West, FL 33041 Phone: 904-249-5631 [email protected] Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 305-296-5512 Fax: 904-249-7523 Phone: 843-577-6695 Fax: 305-296-1388 [email protected] West Coast Regional Rep. 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Boris O. Bode, 84, June 21. A resident of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Calvin Hunziker Jr., 74, March 25. a pensioner since 2010, he last sailed for Matson Navigation aboard A resident of Lake Tapps, Wash., and a the Mahi Mahi. pensioner since 2012, he last sailed for Keystone Shipping Company as master Alfred Boerum, 94, April 9. A resident of East Woodstock, Conn., of the Fredericksburg. He was a Puget and a pensioner since 1972, he last sailed for Farrell Lines as master Sound pilot, the National President of of the SS African Meteor. During his midshipman years he served CAMM, and the National Vice President aboard the Tanker Rosebud on North Atlantic convoys to Scotland of International Relations for IFSMA. and later in the Pacific to support the buildup of the Battle of Leyte In 2019, he and his wife started the Elisabeth and Calvin C. Gulf. He served aboard ships supporting the Korean and Vietnam Hunziker Endowed Scholarship to sponsor students pursuing an wars and on the African Pilot carrying medical supplies to Cuba in undergraduate degree in Marine Transportation at Texas A&M 1962. As master of the SS Hope, he was sent to aid in the rescue of University at Galveston. He was an active member of Trinity the African Star following a collision on the Mississippi River. He is Lutheran Church in Enumclaw and took yearly trips to Mexico survived by his nephew Rear Adm. Christopher McMahon, USMS, and Germany with his wife Lisa and daughters Christina and a former MM&P member. Theresa. His family remembers him as funny, outgoing, generous and passionate about many things. Joseph Graceffa, 95, May 9. A resident of Chula Vista, Calif., and a pensioner Waldo S. Lyman, 98, June 10. A resident since 1992, he last sailed for Waterman of Parishville, N.Y., and a pensioner since Steamship as master of the SS PFC Eugene 1985, he last sailed for Lykes Brothers A. Obregon. He is remembered for his love Steamship Company aboard the of golf, reading, cooking and spending MV Lyra. He served in the US Navy during time with his daughters and grandchildren. World War II. He is remembered as a Survivors include his daughters Mary and great storyteller of unique wit, humor and Suzanne, son-in-law Brian, and grandchildren Joe and Nancy. charm. After many years in Houston, he returned to live in his childhood home: the cabin his father built Anthony Gurgui, 93, March 30. A resident in Parishville. He supported the Potsdam Humane Society and of Brentwood, N.Y., and a pensioner since established a trust fund for Parishville–Hopkinton students in 1989, he last sailed for Waterman Steamship need. In 2014, at the age of 91, he was presented with his high Company aboard the SS Sam Houston. He school diploma from Parishville–Hopkinton Central School. is fondly remembered by his many nephews Survivors include Lydia Runkel and her two children as well as and nieces for his stories of travel and nieces and nephews on both the Campbell and Lyman sides of his adventure, and his fluency in Catalan and family. several other languages. He was known for organizing softball games at large family gatherings. He excelled in Joe C. Selby, 90, June 6. A resident of skiing, winning multiple medals. He was a member of St. Anne’s Cypress, Texas, and a pensioner since Church in Brentwood, where he served faithfully as an usher. 1995, he last sailed for Afram Steamship Company as master of the SS Galveston Howard L. Hailey, 93, June 22. A resident of Loris, S.C., and a Bay. He is remembered for his love of pensioner since 1989, he last sailed for Central Gulf Lines aboard hunting, fishing and traveling. Survivors the SS Rover. He served during the Korean and Vietnam wars include his wife Carolyn, children Joela and was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. He was a member of Selby, Billy Bernath, Cathy Daugherty and the American Legion, Post Number 5, in Marion, S.C. Survivors Betty Thompson and grandchildren Hannah Valadez and Jackson include his wife Eleanor; siblings Jack Hailey, Pam Bohrer, Delores Bennett. Mills and Charlotte Smith; and many nieces and nephews.
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William R. Slaughter, 94, June 27. A resident of Wellington, Aginso Valentino, 100, April 14. A Nev., and a pensioner since 1992, he last sailed for American resident of Flemington, N.J., and a President Lines aboard the President Kennedy. pensioner since 1985, he last sailed for United States Lines aboard the David P. Stevens, 90, Dec. 1, 2020. A resident of Pahrump, Nev., SS American Reservist. He served in World and a pensioner since 1992, he last sailed for Sealand Services War II and participated in the Normandy aboard the Sealand Voyager. Invasion, crossing the English Channel from England to the French beachheads Joseph L. Stone, 81, April 26. A resident of Annapolis, Md., and of Omaha and Utah bringing troops, artillery and equipment. a pensioner since 1986, he last sailed for Lykes Brothers Steamship He also served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He passed away Company aboard the SS Jean Lykes. He served in the US Navy for just ten days before his 101st birthday. He is survived by his wife 35 years and received both the Legion of Merit and a Meritorious of 75 years, Martha, daughter Rita and her husband Irwin, son Service Medal for his service during Desert Storm. He worked Anthony and his wife Donna, six grandchildren, four great- for Military Sealift Command and the Department of Homeland grandchildren and his brother Rudy. Security. He enjoyed building models, attending Navy football games, spending time on Cape Cod, traveling and reading naval John F. Wanner, 75, June 2. A resident of Charleston, Ore., and history books. He was a member of the Boston Marine Society, a pensioner since 1999, he last sailed for United States Lines as The Fleet Reserve Club of Annapolis, and the Stony Creek Gun master of the American Lark. Club. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Sara, sons Peter and Patrick, daughters Kathryn, Nancy and Lisa; grandchildren Britton, Cameron, Caitlyn, Liam, Sara and Jamie; and his brother Robert.
Aloha Scotty! — Captain Kip Carlson Scott Abrams, the longtime captain of Matson’s MV R.J. Pfeiffer, passed away in November 2020 after a long and valiant battle with leukemia. He was the grandson of Clarence MacFarlane, considered the founder of the Transpacific Yacht Race, which was held for the first time in 1906. Scott sailed as a Transpac crewmember—often as navigator—15 times. Former shipmates, in consultation with his wife of 47 years, Gloria, decided Scott should sail in the Transpac one last time: when the Farr 57 Ho’okolohe surfed past the Diamond Head buoy in July 2021, they spread his ashes to their final resting place—the azure and windswept waters of the Pacific which he loved so much.
PHOTO CREDITS CAPTAIN ED ENOS Scott Abrams’ ashes were scattered off Waikiki by his former Ho’okolohe at the Diamond Head finish line. shipmates aboard Ho’okolohe.
www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 25 Honor Roll of PCF Contributors MM&P salutes the union members, pensioners and employees who are making our voice heard in Washington, D.C.
James F. Hill* Michael B. O’Toole Roland E. Hobson Glen M. Paine Michael J. Holliday* Steven A. Palmer Jeremy R. Hope William L. Palmer* David H. Hudson P Peter J. Parise III Jeffrey D. Adamson P Shannon C. Adamson Ezra L. Hunter Michael Victor Parr P Nicholas Adamson Douglas B. Adriance Jeff H. Idema C. James Patti Walter Allison P Murray G. Alstott* P Eduardo E. Iglesias Georg E. Pedersen* P Andrew J. Altum Gerald William Anderson In Memory of Captain Charles Malue In Memory of Captain M. Markris Jay M. Anderson Donald F. Josberger* SS Gateway City Robert C. Beauregard* Thomas A. Bagan Christopher G. Kavanagh Bradley P. Plowman Thomas E. Bell* Andrew Banks John Kelly* P Keith A. Poissant In Memory of Captain Charles Malue Evan B. Barbis James H. Kidd P David L. Bennett* Jonathon S. Pratt Edward S. Batcho Jr. P Christopher E. Kluck P Theodore E. Bernhard D. Scott Putty Olgierd C. Becker Linsey A. Knight Christian A. Bethlen In Memory of Captain Robert Strobel John E. Belcourt P Henry C. Knox-Dick P Robert Brian Burke George A. Quick* Derek J. Bender P P George W. Koch Jr. P Joseph Byrne Ronald M. Radicali Geoffrey Bird P P Jonathan F. Komlosy* P James A. Carbone Robert J. Ramsey Sandor Z. Biro Noah W. Landau P In Memory of Captains Lloyd S. Rath Ellis Blacksmith In Memory of Captain Fred Engstrom CJ Meerman & William Hurley Michael A. Rausa John H. Bloomingdale P Thomas P. Larkin Kenneth J. Carlson Jr. Frank E. Reed James K. Boak IV P P Richard W. Larocque P Hao C. Cheong Michael Riordan* David Boatner P P Klaus D. Luhta Hao Hong Cheong In Honor of George Stitik & Gene Poissant William H. Boyce P Lawrence T. Lyons P Randi Ciszewski David M. Romano Jeffrey C. Bridges P P Richard A. Madden Raymond F. Conrady Paul D. Rooney P Patrick J. Broderick P Joan Malue Mark A. Cooper Coleman D. Rosenberg Richard S. Brooks P P In Memory of Captain Charles Malue Paul Costabile Kenneth T. Ryan Michael A. Buckley Donald J. Marcus* Thomas B. Crawford Donald R. Sacca* Konstantinos Catrakis P P Robert Darley In Memory of Captain Charles Malue P Timothy C. Saffle* Bent L. Christiansen In Memory of Charlie Darley Jerry Edward Mastricola P Michael A. Santini Ejnar G. Christiansen Robert G. Mattsen P George M. Darley* P Dean R. Colver P George W. Schaberg In Memory of Charlie Darley Richard W. May P Rafik A. Shahbin Kevin G. Coulombe Morgan H. Densley In Memory of Captain Tim Brown Steven P. Shils* P In Honor of Captain Ed Barr, SS Santa Adela Nancy A. Donnelly P Eugene W. Mayer Jr. P Brendan Sean Smith Scot A. Couturier In Memory of Georgia O’Neill Patrick McCullough Brett T. Cowan Thomas J. Smith Sean M. Doran Sean T. McNeice* Vincent J. Cox P P In Memory of Captains Mark E. Edvardsen Paul F. McQuarrie David W. Crawford Tim Murray & Dennis Sherwood Marwan A. Elsamny Matthew F. Merrill John C. Cronin Jennifer L. Stair* John W. Farmer III* P Andrew J. Merrill* Andrew Cullen P Carl W. Stein Timothy Ferrie Steven M. Miceli* Dale S. Dubrin P Leonard Arthur Stenback* William H. Fisher James L. Mixon John T. Duff P P P Thomas E. Stone William W. Fransen Donald S. Moir In Memory of Captain Charles Malue Tore Stromme P Mark S. Garcia In Memory of Gillie Harvey Ashley N. Edington Naldo R. Garcia Richard D. Moore* P Conor J. Sullivan Ruth England P Gregory P. Gretz In Memory of Captain Glen Banks Gabriel A. Terrasa In Memory of Robert England Jon F. Harrison P Darrin N. Muenzberg In Memory of Captain Charles Malue Malvina A. Ewers P Samuel W. Hartshorn Jr. P C. Michael Murray Athena I. Thomas In Memory of Franklin Ewers Harold J. Held* In Memory of Captain Joe Mark Tuck Stanley J. Fabas In Memory of Trenton Lloyd-Rees Charles Malue & Chuck Emery Daniel C. Twohig Shawn L. Farrell Christopher S. Hendrickson* Bridget M. Nagle William J. Westrem* Keith W. Finnerty Patrick J. Hennessy Douglas J. Nagy* West S. Wilson Alan D. Fosmo Andrew W. Hetz P Edward B. Newman* Chris Glenn Woodward* James E. Franklin P In Fond Memory of Captain Henry Petersen Paul H. Nielsen P In Memory of Boris Bode In Memory of Those Who Have Gone Before Us SS Austral Rainbow Joseph O. O’Connor* P George N. Zeluff Jr.* P Jan M. Fraser P
* These active and retired members have contributed $1,000 or more. P These pensioners or survivors are singled out for special mention. 26 The Master, Mate & Pilot - Fall 2021 Nicholas K. Gasper John J. O’Boyle Thomas R. Bacalja Marguerite Delambily P Nicole Geideman James P. Olander P Christopher D. Baker P In Memory of Robert Delambily William D. Good Jr. P James E. O’Loughlin P Albert Mike Balister Joseph F. Delehant P In Memory of William Good, Sr. James R. Olsen Kenneth S. Barron Jeremey A. Depaolo Bradley D. Goodwin Kenneth J. Pagliughi Charles K. Barthrop P Edward J. Deslauriers P Gerald M. Gordon P Matthew E. Papania Steve J. Batchelor Jr. P Scott J. Dickinson John A. Gorman P Antonios Papazis P Anthony J. Belmonte P Timothy J. Dickson Kyle P. Grant Robert C. Parke Matthew L. Bennett Bernard J. Diggins P Edward Gras P Steven R. Partridge Jeffrey L. Bentley Lyle G. Donovan Peter S. Grate P Christine E. Pekara Brian E. Bernard Jerome J. Dorman P Edward W. Green P Matthew J. Peoples Kyle E. Bertotti Denis A. Dubro Mike F. Gruninger Justin A. Peterson Charles E. Booher P Daniel T. Duckers Jorge Gutman Paula C. Phillips Frank W. Branlund P Eric A. Dunn Samuel F. Halley Ratanawan Phurchpean Anthony A. Brantley Jason K. Edwards Michael K. Hargrave P Norman A. Piianaia P Allan R. Breese P Travis J. Edwards Jacob B. Harlow Alfred S. Polk James P. Brennan P David K. Engen P Charles E. Hendricks Stephen F. Procida P Anders K. Brinch Glen E. Engstrand Raymond Hennessey Mark E. Prussing Michael S. Brown P Marc D. Ennis Richard G. Hoey John P. Rawley Wardell E. Brown P Eric L. Eschen P Glen Hogarth Howard M. Roberts Douglas K. Buchanan William J. Esselstrom Keith Hunter P Paul M. Rochford P Jonathan D. Buffington David T. Fadoul George S. Ireland III P Edward B. Royles P Nathan T. Caballero Ian J. Falkenberg John P. Jablonski P Craig A. Rumrill Charles H. Cahill Joseph S. Farland In Memory of Captain Joseph Jablonski Richard Russo Eoin F. Callinan Karl R. Fisher Thomas P. Jacobsen P Thomas M. Ryan Kevin A. Camarda Brent E. Fitzgerald Allen H. Jensen P Gabrielle O. Salazar Todd J. Campbell P William P. Fitzpatrick P Christian Johnsen Robert H. Schilling P Edward J. Carey Garrett M. Flottman Charles S. Keen P Paul T. Schulman Dylan E. Carrara Robert E. Foley In Memory of GySgt Nick Avery Travis A. Shirley Chriss B. Carson P Jessie L. Fragata William L. Kennedy P Robert H. Sienel Joseph Carson Eric P. Friend Clyde W. Kernohan Jr. P Gerald V. Smeenk P Scott Carson J. Peter Fritz P Brian J. Kiesel Joseph S. Smith Robert J. Carter Alain Ali Froutan P Robert T. Kimball P Nick Sorber Juan C. Carvajal P Christopher W. Funke Richard J. Klein P Robert R. Spencer P Damien J. Casken Eric R. Furnholm Robert E. Klemm P George J. Stauter P Nicholas I. Cassisi Ethan J. Galac Michael S. Kozlowski Glenn D. Strathearn P Thomas J. Catalanotto P Hugh P. Gallagher P Damian Krowicki Einar W. Strom P Sean M. Cavey Lillian M. Gallo Michael L. La Maina David A. Sulin P John C. Chapman P Allen Garfinkle P Adam S. Labrato Stacey W. Sullivan P Glenn S. Chiger Nathaniel W. Gass George K. Landon William B. Sullivan Cassandra A. Clark Matthew M. Gerfin Roger M. Lash Randy Swindell Stephen J. Clearwater Joshua M. Gilbert Roch E. Lavault P Brandon M. Teal Timothy D. Clearwater Francis Gerard Gilroy Michael Sean Lee Arthur J. Thomas P In Memory of Captain Barry Costanzi Patrick N. Glenn Ryan W. Leo Jefferson L. Thomas James L. Clements Gregory A. Goolishian Jr. Joshua D. Leonardi Deatra M. Thompson Peyton J. Cloninger Joseph D. Graceffa P Samuel P. Lesko P J. Lars Turner Paul E. Coan Earl N. Gray Raymond S. Lynch Jed J. Tweedy Glenn A. Conant Michael T. Green Nicholas A. Marcantonio Steven D. Watt P Russell C. Cooper Paul A. Gregware Jr. P Edward T. Markuske Steven E. Werse P Gary J. Cordes P Paul J. Grepo P Brett J. Marquis Rachel A. Widerman Michael F. Cotting P Timothy J. Hagan P Donald U. Marshall Jr. P Ronald C. Wilkin P David E. Cox P Brandt R. Hager Hedi B. Marzougui Harlow Wood John F. Cronin P Shane K. Haggerty Curtis P. McCamy In Memory of Captain Bob Corbin Todd C. Crossman P Daniel S. Hall Brent A. McClaine Nathan A. Woodward Edward Crowe P Kenneth J. Halsall P Charles L. McConaghy P Christopher C. Zimmerman Jeremy D. Cunningham Michael D. Harris Michael Jay McCright P Omar X. D’Abreu Gerard Hasselbach P In Memory of Captain Charles Malue Rexel S. Dagdag Steven G. Haugland Ann Marie McCullough Robert A. Dalziel P John J. Healey Daniel F. McGuire P Robert K. Damrell P Michael C. Herig Pedro M. Medeiros Joseph R. Dandridge William H. Hermes P Andrew C. Miller Joseph J. Davis James D. Herron P Bruce D. Mitchell P Christopher J. Aiello Leopold A. Dawson P Edward B. Higgins Jr. P Michelle Mitchell Marston W. Albert Seine A. De Veau Benjamin E. Hilton Elisa A. Moore Owen B. Albert George A. Defrain P Alan G. Hinshaw P Jaime Morlett Frederick W. Allen P In Memory of Captains Daniel R. 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