Organized 1885 Official Organ of the Sailors’ Union of the Pacific Volume LXXXI No. 7 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Friday, July 20, 2018 SUP President’s Report Matson christens first Aloha-Class vessel SUPREME COURT v. Daniel K. Inouye at Philly Shipyard ORGANIZED LABOR he Supreme Court of the United States dealt a major blow to public-sector Unions and the labor movement in general on TJune 27, when it ruled five-to-four that public employees who chose not to be members of Unions, but are represented by Unions, do not have to pay their “fair share” for the cost of collective bargaining. The case, Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), was brought by Mark Janus, a non-Union child-support worker for the state of Illinois. Janus’ beef was that he didn’t support the Union and didn’t want to pay his “fair share,” even though he was a beneficiary of collective bargaining: gaining wage increases, benefit improvements, etc. In short, Janus wanted to become a true “free rider”. Pay NOTH- ING and enjoy all the benefits because his views and that of the Union didn’t always coincide. Janus, funded by the Union-busting National Right to Work Foundation and the Illinois-based Liberty Justice Center, was able to sustain his fight for years while he enjoyed the conditions the Union bargained. Writing for the majority in the Supreme Court decision Justice Samuel Alito Jr. incredibly wrote that “forcing those workers (public employees) to finance the Union violated the First Amend- ment of the U.S. Constitution” and “that we conclude that this arrangement violates the free speech rights of non-members The Daniel K. Inouye alongside the dock at Philly Shipyard for her christening. by compelling them to subsidize private speech on matters of substantial public concern.” UP-contracted Matson gas)-compatible engines, is the of the United States, Director of Using that bizarre logic, citizens who disagree with the gov- Navigation Company next generation of vessel and Trade and Industrial Policy and ernment on any issue should not have to pay taxes. If that were christened the largest sets a new standard for cargo the Director of the White House S transportation in Hawai’i. It also National Trade Council; Rear the case, federal and state treasuries would be empty and all containership ever built in the government services would cease. United States in a ceremony at symbolizes Matson’s continuing Admiral Mark H. Buzby (Ret.), commitment to serving our Island Administrator of the Maritime And that is the ultimate goal of the National Right to Work the Philly Shipyard on June 30. home in the most efficient, effec- Administration; General Dar- Foundation: to cripple public-sector Unions across the nation by The new vessel is named tive and environmentally sound ren W. McDew, Commander of depriving them of millions of dollars and see their effectiveness Daniel K. Inouye in honor of way into the future,” Cox said. the U.S. Transportation Com- diminished, both at the bargaining table and the ballot box. Hawai’i’s late senior U.S. Sen- mand (USTRANSCOM); and The Janus decision immediately nullifies the “fair share” pro- ator, who was a longstanding Steinar Nerbovik, Philly Ship- former Pennsylvania Governor visions of public-employee collective bargaining agreements, supporter of the U.S. maritime yard President and CEO, said, Ed Rendell. The SUP was repre- overturning a 1977 case, Abood v. Detroit Board of Education. In industry and its important role in “It is with tremendous gratitude and pride that we celebrate the sented by Union Vice President that case, public school teachers supporting Hawai’i’s economy. christening of Daniel K. Inouye, Dave Connolly. in Detroit who opposed pub- It is the first of two new ships alongside Matson, a returning Weighing in at over 51,400 lic-sector collective bargaining being built for Honolulu-based customer. When this ship is deliv- metric tons, the 850-foot long and argued that they should not Matson by Philly Shipyard at a ered, no matter where it travels, 3,600 TEU capacity Daniel K. have to pay fees to the Union. total cost of approximately $418 it will represent the finest crafts- Inouye is Matson’s largest ship The Abood decision prohibited million for the pair, and the first manship of Philadelphia ship- and the largest containership public-sector fees from using of four new vessels that Matson builders, and fulfill our promise ever constructed in the U.S. It is Union “fair share” fees for po- will put into its Hawai’i service to provide American-built and also Matson’s fastest vessel, with litical causes like lobbying, but during the next two years. owned ships that will safely and a top speed of nearly 24 knots, found that the Union could use “This is a proud day for all of us securely service our nation.” helping ensure on-time deliveries those fees to cover the cost of at Matson,” said Matt Cox, Mat- in Hawai’i from Matson’s three collective bargaining, which son’s chairman and chief execu- Matson invited Irene Hirano West Coast terminals in Seattle, produced economic gains for tive officer, at the shipyard cere- Inouye, Senator Inouye’s widow, Oakland and Long Beach. Union members. Without “fair mony. “Over our first 136 years, to officially christen the vessel by share” fees, economists argued Matson’s fleet has evolved from breaking a ceremonial bottle of As Matson’s first “Aloha then and now, Union members sailing ships to larger steamers champagne against the ship’s hull. Class” containership, Daniel K. have an incentive to become to diesel power, consistent with The ceremony included a Inouye incorporates the lat- Periodicals’ postage paid at San Francisco, CA (USPS 675-180) postage paid at San Francisco, CA Periodicals’ “free riders” benefitting from changes in technology and always gathering of approximately 350 est environmentally friendly collective bargaining but not evolving in step with the needs of attendees including Matson technology, including dual fuel paying for it. a growing Hawai’i economy. and Philly executives, shipyard engines that can be adapted to use LNG, double hull fuel tanks, Free riding may be the wrong “This new vessel, designed workers and Union leaders. specifically to serve Hawai’i and Speakers included Dr. Peter Na- fresh water ballast systems and continued on page 9 built with LNG (liquefied natural varro, Assistant to the President a more fuel efficient hull design. WASHINGTON STATE AND HAWAI’I PRIMARY ENDORSEMENTS: PAGE 5 Page 2 WEST COAST SAILORS Friday, July 20, 2018 SUP Honor Roll Line parts: one longshoreman killed Voluntary contributions from the membership to the following funds: and three injured in Longview A longshoreman died and three other people were injured when a vessel line snapped Organization/ West Coast at the Port of Longview, Washington, on June 28, according to the port. Byron Jacobs, 34, of Longview received fatal blunt-force injuries when he was General Fund Sailors struck by a vessel line that snapped in half as a ship was shifting from one loading Dennis Sumague. 20.00 Reid Barlow. 50.00 hatch to another, port officials said. He died at the scene at 2:40 A.M., according to the Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office. Brendan Bohannon. 25.00 The Panama-flag ANSAC Splendor was engaged in a standard shifting maneuver Phil Howell. 25.00 when the braided maritime-grade line snapped, port officials said. The two pieces of Political Fund Norman Kurtz. 25.00 line recoiled toward both the dock and the ship. Reynold Minoli. 25.00 Jacobs, a third-generation longshoreman, worked at the Port of Longview for 16 Reid Barlow. 150.00 Mary Steffens in memory of Donald years and served as secretary/treasurer for International Longshore and Warehouse Brendan Bohannon. 75.00 Steffens. 100.00 Union Local 21. Mike Dirksen. 50.00 “This is a tragic day on the waterfront,” said Local 21 President Jake Ford. “Byron Rico Ecalnir. 50.00 was an active member of the Union, loved his work and will be incredibly missed.” Diane Ferrari. 100.00 The chief mate aboard the vessel was also struck, and was admitted to PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center. Another longshoreman and security guard Dave Garcia. 50.00 Dues-Paying who were standing on the docks also received non-life-threatening injuries, according Allen Gonzalez in memory of Pensioners to the port. Adrian (Speedy) Gonzalez 20.00 Donald Cushing Book #4777 IL WU President Robert McEllrath said in a statement that longshoremen across the Norman Kurtz. 50.00 West Coast are mourning Jacobs’ death. “I remember him as a good man who worked Diane Ferrari Book #2251 Bruce LePule. 50.00 hard for his family and his Union,” McEllrath said. “We will continue fighting every Gunnar Lundeberg. 50.00 Gerald Ingemansson Book #0379 day to make our jobs safer, because the most terrible news is when a parent doesn’t Dave Mercer . 150.00 Kaj E. Kristensen Book #3120 come home from work.” Ariel Odion. 80.00 Hannu Kurppa Book #3162 John Perez. 100.00 Dave Larsen Book 19078 Richard Reed. 100.00 Duane Nash Book #2437 David Reinking. 50.00 John Perez Book #3810 IMO selects Chinese rescue Randy Runyan. 300.00 Alex Romo Book #3093 Mike Soper . 20.00 James Savage Book #7488 diver for 2018 bravery award The 2018 IMO (International Maritime Organization) Award for Exceptional Brav- Steve Swinson . 25.00 David Shands Book #7483 Arthur Thanash Book #3249 ery At Sea was awarded to Zhong Haifeng, senior diver and deputy of the engineering Patrick Weisbarth.