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Volume 76 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 No. 9 MFOW endorses Approval of labor unions Biden-Harris ticket in U.S. remains high A recent Gallup poll shows that 65 current 83 percent approval of labor At its September 2 Headquarters Back in May, the general board of percent of Americans approve of la- unions is the highest on record since meeting in San Francisco, the member- the 12.5 million-member, 55 union bor unions. This is the highest approv- then. At the same time, 45 percent of ship of the Pacific Coast Marine Fire- AFL-CIO voted to endorse Joe Biden for al rating since 2003. Public support for Republicans and 64 percent of Inde- men, Oilers, Watertenders and Wip- President of the United States. The labor labor unions has been generally rising pendents approve of unions. In 2009, ers Association (commonly referred to movement sees a clear contrast between since hitting its lowest point of 48 per- 66 percent of Democrats, 29 percent as the “Marine Firemen’s Union” or the Biden and the current president, who cent in 2009. of Republicans and 44 percent of in- “MFOW”) formally endorsed Joe Biden has a record of slashing rules designed Gallup’s initial reading of the pub- dependents viewed labor unions favor- for President of the United States and to protect workers on the job, cutting lic’s support for labor unions was 72 ably. Since the Great Recession, union Kamala Harris for Vice President. workplace health and safety inspectors percent in 1936 and approval peaked at approval has recovered among all three “The MFOW is committed to sup- to their lowest level in history, and tak- 75 percent in 1953 and 1957. The lowest major party groups. porting political candidates who un- ing away overtime pay from millions of ratings to date have been recorded dur- Reported membership in a labor derstand the importance of maintain- workers. ing particularly weak economic times. union remains similar to recent years, ing a strong U.S.-flag merchant fleet and “The path to the presidency runs This includes the late 1970s and early to with 10 percent of Americans saying who fight for living wages, health care through the labor movement,” AFL- mid-1980s -- when support fell below they are a union member. Overall, 16 and retirement security for American CIO President Richard Trumka said. 60 percent for the first time -- and 2009 percent say there is a union member in workers,” said MFOW President Antho- “And with the full force and unmatched through 2012, when it hovered around their household. ny Poplawski. “Joe Biden-Kamala Harris reach of our political program, we are 50 percent. While the latest reading, A continued high approval of is the obvious ticket for U.S. maritime ready to pave that road for our friend Joe from a July 30 to August 12 poll, comes unions may result from a current focus labor.” Biden.” at a time of severe economic upheaval, on issues other than the economy. Gen- this has not had a negative impact on erally, when economic indicators have the public’s view of unions. been negative, the economy has been CMA CGM posts strong Americans’ support for unions is viewed as the most important problem politically polarized, as it has been facing the nation, but that is not the since 2001, when Gallup began track- case now. second quarter profits ing the measure annually. Democrats’ CMA CGM, parent company of nancial structure,” asserted CMA CGM APL, recently reported net income for Group CEO Rodolphe Saadé. He high- the group of $136 million for the sec- lighted the company’s agility, syner- ond quarter of 2020 versus a net loss of gies between shipping and logistics, and $109 million in the second quarter of “significantly reduced” costs. 2019. CMA CGM’s container-shipping Expect more positive news in the division carried 4,781,000 twenty-foot current reporting period. “Third-quar- equivalent units (TEU) of volume in ter results should mark a new improve- the second quarter. That was down 13.3 ment in our performance,” predicted percent year-on-year, bringing shipping Saadé. The company said, “The current division revenues down 10.9 percent to strong momentum of the shipping mar- $5.318 billion. ket, driven by both volumes and freight Revenue per TEU was $1,112, up rates, should allow the group to further 2.8 percent year-on-year. Unit cost per significantly improve operating margin TEU was $892, down 4.6 percent year- compared with the second quarter.” on-year. Unit cost fell due to “the decline Investor sentiment on CMA CGM’s in oil prices, cost-cutting initiatives and liquidity position has greatly improved. the reduction in vessels and contain- Less than six months ago, some mar- ers deployed,” said the company. Due ket watchers were worried about the to lower costs and higher revenue per carrier’s survival. In a research note on TEU, the division’s earnings before in- March 23, Stifel analyst Ben Nolan in- terest, taxes, depreciation and amortiza- cluded CMA CGM on his insolvency tion (EBITDA) came in at $1.052 billion, “risk list,” noting that it had debt trading up 30 percent compared to the second at 72 cents on the dollar. CMA CGM’s quarter of 2019. 6.5 percent coupon bonds due in 2022 “CMA CGM demonstrated its abil- actually hit a low of 55 cents on the dol- ity to rapidly adapt its deployed capaci- lar on March 20. On September 3, they ty to demand, in line with the discipline closed at 99 cents — all the way back to seen more generally across all industry par. For someone who timed it perfect- operators,” the company said. “Despite ly, that’s a return of 80 percent over five COVID-19, our group reported excel- and a half months. lent results, thus strengthening our fi- Judge voids Trump rule that states called unfriendly to labor A federal judge on September 8 Gregory Woods in Manhattan said the struck down a Trump administration Department of Labor failed to justify rule narrowing the definition of a “joint narrowing the rule or accounting for its employer,” which the attorneys general costs, making the rule arbitrary and ca- of 17 states and Washington, D.C. said pricious. He also said it conflicted with would eliminate important labor pro- the broad definitions within the federal tections for workers. U.S. District Judge Fair Labor Standards Act. Led by New York and Pennsylvania, Halls to close the mostly Democratic-leaning states Columbus Day – The MFOW said the rule would make it harder to hiring halls will be closed on Mon- hold companies liable for violations by day, October 12, 2020, in observance franchisees and contractors of mini- of Columbus Day, which is a contract mum wage and overtime laws, resulting holiday. in lower pay for lower-income and mid- Electrician Ramonchito Cruz, #3904, aboard the MV Daniel K. Inouye pictured dle-income workers. working on the main engine bearing monitoring system. Page 2 THE MARINE FIREMAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Marine Firemen’s Union The Marine Fireman Directory Published Monthly By www.mfoww.org The Pacific Coast Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association HEADQUARTERS ORGANIZED 1883 240 Second Street Affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO San Francisco, CA 94105 Tel: (415) 362-4592/4593/4594 Yearly subscription rate: $20 first class, $25 overseas air Fax: (415) 348-8864 Postmaster: Send address changes to The Marine Fireman, 240 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 Dispatcher-Tel: (415) 362-7593 Dispatcher-Fax: (415) 348-8896 PATRIOT CONTRACT SERVICES WAGE RATES General Email: [email protected]

Watson-class Vessels Anthony Poplawski Effective October 1, 2020 President/Secretary-Treasurer Email: [email protected]

Full Operating Status Deyne Umphress 56-Hour 56-Hour Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Money Vice President Base Wage Base Wage Overtime Benefit Base Benefit Benefit Purchase Email: [email protected] Rating Monthly Daily Hourly Monthly Monthly Daily Daily QMED-Electrician $8,265.83 $275.53 $35.84 $5,732.40 $2,866.20 $95.54 $30.00 Robert Baca QMED-Oiler $6,442.62 $214.75 $28.66 $4,495.20 $2,247.60 $74.92 $30.00 Wiper $4,888.22 $162.94 $21.27 $3,441.60 $1,720.80 $57.36 $30.00 Business Agent Email: [email protected] The supplemental wage benefit shall be computed on the basis of fifteen (15) days supplemental wages for each thirty (30) days worked or pro rata thereof at each rating’s respective daily supplemental benefit rate. Manita Li, Controller Email: [email protected] Reduced Operating Status or Repair Availability Status Supplemental Money Sandra Serrano, Secretary/Training Base Wage Base Wage Overtime Benefit Purchase Email: [email protected] Rating Weekly Daily Hourly Daily Daily QMED-Electrician $1,536.03 $219.43 $35.84 $10.98 $30.00 MFOW TRUST FUNDS QMED-Oiler $1,204.38 $172.05 $28.66 $8.60 $30.00 240 Second Street Wiper $922.25 $131.75 $21.27 $6.59 $30.00 San Francisco, CA 94105 During periods of Reduced Operating Status or Repair Availability Status, unlicensed personnel shall earn one and Tel: (415) 986-1028 / 986-5720 one-half (1-1/2) days of supplemental wages for each thirty (30) days on the payroll or pro rata thereof. Supplemental Fax: (415) 546-7340 wages in ROS or RAV shall be administered directly by the Company. Optical/Death Benefits/Accounts Payable Is maritime piracy in Mexico a ticking time bomb? General Email: [email protected] Esther Hernandez Communication equipment, div- In three years, there have been at the port captaincy of the Secretariat of Medical/Dental Coverage: ing equipment, tools, wiring, metal least 351 recorded assaults by pirates of Communications and Transport to the caps, navigation instruments, watches, the sea. Their stolen goods are offered on Navy, because of the increase in robber- Active Members cell phones, and even wallets, stolen by the Internet, in the local informal mar- ies in these areas. It was until Decem- Email: [email protected] groups of pirates from oil platforms and ket, and Tlalnepantla, State of Mexico, ber 14 that the Chamber of Deputies ships that sail near Campeche, Dos Bo- Comalcalco, Tabasco, Querétaro, and approved reforms to the Organic Laws Amanda Salinas cas, and Veracruz, are offered through Iztapalapa and Mexico City. Between of Federal Public Administration, Nav- Medical Claims: the Internet, as well as in local markets January and April this year, authorities igation and Maritime Commerce and Dependents and Pensioners and flea markets in the State of Mexico, learned of nine moorings at sea and five Ports, to establish that the Secretariat of Email: [email protected] Tabasco, Queretaro and Iztapalapa in more attempts against shrimp boats, a the Navy would exercise national mari- Mexico City. According to a federal gov- guide ship, a ship supplier, and small time authority. Stacy Bobu ernment report, organized crime groups boats at seven oil platforms. In four cas- The issue of militarization of ports operating at sea have increased their il- es, the workers on the platforms gave was politicized so that in October last Money Purchase & Pension Benefits legal activity in Mexican seas for sev- notice after the assault to the ministe- year, the private maritime-port sector Tel: (415) 362-1653 eral years now, forcing the federal gov- rial authority. The authorities responded and related activities in Mexico reject- Fax: (415) 348-8864 ernment to entrust the control of the to the piracy act up to four hours late. ed the initiative presented by a group General Email: [email protected] country’s seaports to the Navy. The areas identified with the highest of deputies from the Morena party to Email: [email protected] Through intelligence work, the secu- rate of docking: Maritime-Northwest transfer functions of the General Coor- rity cabinet detected that since 2017 as- Region, where the Cantarell complex dination of Ports and Merchant Marine, WILMINGTON BRANCH saults on national and foreign ships, as and the Ku-Maloob-Zaap (KMZ) oil- of the SCT, to the military. Despite the well as platforms and boats, is carried fields are located; as well as the South- rejection of the merchant navy, in July 533-B Marine Avenue out by commands of four to eight armed west Maritime Region, on the Tabasco President Andres Manuel Lopez Obra- Wilmington, CA 90744 men who move in small boats with out- Coast and Abkatún-Pol-Chuc (APC), dor reported that the federal govern- Tel: (310) 830-0470 board motors, operating between the which is located between Campeche ment would retake control of customs Fax: (310) 835-9367 towns of Sanchez Magallanes and Dos and Tabasco, 132 kilometers from the in Manzanillo and all ports in the coun- H. "Sonny" Gage, Port Agent Bocas Tabasco. On some occasions, Port of Dos Bocas. Since March 2016, try, through elements of the secretariats Email: [email protected] they pose as fishermen to approach the former President Enrique Peña Nieto of the Navy and National Defense. platforms and boats. proposed to Congress the transfer of HONOLULU BRANCH 707 Alakea Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Tel: (808) 538-6077 Fax: (808) 531-3058 Mario Higa, Port Agent Email: [email protected]

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An eerie September ash-filled orange sky shrouds San Francisco and MFOW Headquarters after weeks of Northern California wildfires. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 THE MARINE FIREMAN Page 3 The Lawsuit is an Intentional Misrepresentation of DTSC Regulations As far as the A’s lawsuit goes, the A’s mischaracterize the metals recycling industry, which is extensively regulated at the federal, state, regional and local level, as well as the purpose of the “f” letters which are issued to Schnitzer and other metal recyclers in the state. The “f” letter allows treated residue to be safely and beneficially used as al- ternative daily cover at landfills, and reflects DTSC’s long-standing determination that treated residue does not pose a significant threat to human health or the environment. Rescission of the “f” letters as demanded by the A’s is not only inappropriate, but would result in this material piling up at metals recycling facilities in Oakland and across the state, would increase the cost of disposal for recyclers and therefore consumers of re- cycled materials, and would increase costs at landfills as they would have to replace this material with more expensive daily cover (such as soil to keep garbage and other solid waste at landfills from being blown off site), therefore increasing costs for households across the state. August 28, 2020 Howard Terminal is Not Abandoned or Moribund Finally, we want to disabuse the notion that Howard Terminal is vacant or surplus. I ex- Town Business pect that most of your members have not been to Howard Terminal nor have they talk- Please note: We are submitting this letter via the Town Business online submission form be- ed to the thousands of truckers or longshoremen whose livelihood depends on the abil- cause we have identified no other contact/email options to communicate with Town Busi- ity to safely and consistently access Howard Terminal in order to be successful in their ness operators or leadership. jobs. In truth, there are more than 325,000 annual gate moves by trucks at Howard Ter- minal. Neither the A’s nor the Port have been able or willing to specify where these To whom it may concern: trucks will go, and the promised Seaport Compatibility Plan has not advanced since last As members of the East Oakland Stadium Alliance and Oakland’s industrial and mari- November. There is an underlying assumption that these truck moves would “continue time jobs sector, we were extremely disheartened to see Town Business pen a letter to elsewhere on Port property” but in reality, there are no other viable locations. Even if our city’s leaders asking for their support for the Oakland A’s lawsuit against the Depart- offsetting yards were to be found or made available within the Port, the necessary re- ment of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and simultaneously maligning one of the city’s sult of the loss of HT is that a majority of trucks will need to find other private yards and long-time industrial businesses, Schnitzer Steel. We found it quite surprising that large will increasingly find themselves on the freeway and on local roads between contain- businesses ranging from PG&E to Clorox, business groups including the Oakland Cham- er moves. This will significantly increase congestion for residents and cause delays for ber of Commerce and the Bay Area Council, and many small businesses who have nev- trucks, threatening the future viability of the Port. Customers don’t adjust to an unreli- er interacted with DTSC, the maritime industry or Schnitzer, would have signed a letter able or slow-moving port, they simply move their business elsewhere – trucking goods supporting a lawsuit that they have not seen that involves a business they don’t know. longer distances from other west coast ports. So imagine how confused we were when we reached out to a number of those who We know this letter is lengthy but we felt it necessary to correct the record given the ex- were listed as signatories to this letter only to find out that not a single one had seen the tensive list of signers you purport to represent. We look forward to your response and letter or approved having their name and business included as a signatory, and frankly to seeing you correct this clearly unethical conduct at the earliest time possible. Further, didn’t know anything about the letter, the lawsuit, or the issues discussed. We were left we call on the A’s to immediately cease their campaign of attack against the working to conclude that whomever wrote the letter did so without any outreach to those they waterfront and to refocus their efforts on rebuilding at the Coliseum site in East Oak- listed as supporters in an effort to fool city hall into thinking there is broad based sup- land. Moving forward with the A’s Port plan presents a significant threat to the seaport port for the A’s lawsuit. and the good-paying blue-collar jobs it provides. It threatens the Port’s maritime cus- tomers, employees, tenants, and their business partners throughout the supply chain. It We call on you now to immediately identify the author(s) of the letter, to rescind will impair truck and vessel access to and from marine terminals with crippling new con- the letter, to acknowledge that the signatures were unauthorized, and to publicly gestion and significantly constrain the Port of Oakland’s ability to grow future cargoes apologize to all those whose signatures were included without their consent. We and to maximize the use of existing marine terminals. further ask that you provide this letter to all signatories as part of your apology. Sincerely, The language in the letter mimics the press statements and website recently set up by the Oakland A’s to support their lawsuit against DTSC and Schnitzer Steel. This letter re- Alex Cherin, Intermodal Executive Director California Trucking Association inforces the notion that the A’s are committed to forcing the Howard Terminal ballpark project into an area that is critical to our maritime and industrial jobs base at any cost, Evey Hwang, President and they’re willing to do it without care for honesty, ethics or transparency. Custom Brokers and Forwarders of Northern California Given that this is just the latest gross misrepresentation by the A’s PR machine in recent Marianne Dreisbach, Jason Dreisbach and Ron Dreisbach weeks, we’re using this letter as occasion to set the record straight. Dreisbach Enterprises Oakland Can Have the A’s, a Thriving Port, and Support Recycling Scott Taylor, President/CEO GSC Logistics Since the beginning, we have made it clear that we support the Oakland A’s and want them to stay in Oakland. However, the future success of the A’s cannot come at the ex- Weston LaBar, President & CEO pense of the working waterfront. The Port of Oakland sustains more than 84,000 jobs Harbor Trucker Association in the region and contributes $130 billion to the local economy. Generations of Oakland Robert Estrada, Regional Director families depend on the good paying union jobs Port businesses like Schnitzer Steel pro- Inland Boatmen's Union of the Pacific vide and will be hurt by this blatant attempt by the A’s to attack the work done at the Captain Ezra L. Hunter, Jr., Regional Representative Port of Oakland – this lawsuit is nothing more than an acceleration of the A’s efforts to International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots dismantle the Port of Oakland to make room for their waterfront stadium and luxury Melvin Mackay and Kenneth J Dow, Executive Board Members condominium development. Moreover, the lawsuit is just one more attempt by the A’s ILWU Local 10 to divert the public debate away from the many shortcomings and unanswered ques- Keith Shanklin, President tions surrounding their plans for a massive commercial real estate development at the ILWU Local 34 working waterfront. Adam Vokac, Executive Vice President Since the A’s have made it their mission to attack one of our oldest industrial employ- Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association ers, we felt it important to share the truth about Schnitzer Steel. Schnitzer Steel is not a waste facility, but rather a critical metal recycler, and has been a member of the Oak- Anthony Poplawski, President/Secretary-Treasurer land business community for 50 years. Schnitzer operations in the City of Oakland sup- Marine Firemen’s Union port over 350 good local jobs, over $31 million in annual labor income, and nearly $500 Mike Jacob, Vice President & General Counsel million in annual economic output. The impacts of Schnitzer’s Oakland operations rip- Pacific Merchant Shipping Association ple throughout Alameda County and all of California. In 2018 alone, Schnitzer’s Oakland Brandon McDonnell, President facilities created or induced over 1,700 California jobs and more than $700 million in PCC Logistics statewide economic output. Schnitzer values community involvement throughout all Stas Margaronis, Vice President parts of its business, and its Oakland facility employees are involved in local causes from Propeller Club of Northern California fighting homelessness and food shortages, to promoting K-12 STEM and trade school education. Dave Connolly, President Sailors’ Union of the Pacific Further, the A’s are focused on old issues and disregard the numerous environmental Colin Kelly, Director of Public Affairs projects that Schnitzer has completed or that are underway to minimize the environ- Schnitzer Steel mental footprint of its Oakland facility. In recent years, the metal recycling industry has adopted a range of new technologies and safety protocols that have transformed oper- Susan Ransom, Client Services Manager ations with the goal of improving health and environmental outcomes – and Schnitzer SSA International Steel has led the industry in these innovations, consistently developing new technology Clint E. Schelbitzki, General Director - California/Pacific Northwest and Policy and raising the industry standard for safety and sustainability, including approximate- Union Pacific ly $40 million in industry-leading resource protection, stormwater management, emis- Cc: Mayor Libby Schaaf sion control and other environmental projects at its Oakland facility. City Council President Rebecca Kaplan Schnitzer Steel recycles a huge range of items, including end-of-life vehicles, old ap- Council Member Nikki Fortuna Bas pliances, decommissioned BART trains, and even portions of the Bay Bridge – keep- Council Member Sheng Tao ing them out of landfills and from being abandoned in our communities, and instead Council Member Loren Taylor helping them become new products. Metal recyclers like Schnitzer Steel are critical to Council Member Dan Kalb achieving California’s sustainability goals, and the A’s backwards-looking accusations Lynette Gibson-McElhaney demonstrate a fundamental lack of understanding of the recycling industry and how it Council Member Noel Gallo currently operates – as well as the regulations that govern it. Council Member Larry Reid Page 4 THE MARINE FIREMAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

engine crew made all efforts to maximize efficiency of the on-line air conditioning unit: keeping doors closed to non-air conditioning areas, securing unmanned spaces and monitoring the air handlers for maximum cooling. A quick repair was expected following delivery of the replacement board. RTS Settlement Agreement — Last month, I reported that APLMS decided to MFOW implement a restriction-to-ship policy on its U.S.-flag fleet. Because there is no end in sight to the pandemic and to further reduce the risks to our collective member- ship, all of the affected offshore unions entered into a cooperative dialogue with the President's company to negotiate temporary agreements governing restriction-to-ship. This was driven by ship sequestrations and a COVID-related death of a crew member aboard a U.S.-flag merchant vessel. Dated August 6, the initial agreements were effective for Report one month, from August 1, 2020 through August 31, 2020. They are intended to in- crease safety aboard ship, establish a clear policy about restriction in port and settle By Anthony Poplawski potential restriction-to-ship claims that may arise during the month of August. On August 31, all of the affected unions (MFOW, SUP, SIU, MEBA and MM&P) COAST GUARD agreed to an extension of the restriction settlement to September 30, 2020. I recom- In July, maritime labor held a teleconference with the U.S. Coast Guard to dis- mend membership approval of the initial settlement agreement and extension. cuss matters related to renewal and extension of credentials, course and program ap- Negotiations — The 2018-2020 collective bargaining agreement between APLMS provals and alternative delivery methods, proctoring of exams and other issues. As and the MFOW, SUP, and SIU-AGLIW (bargaining as the SIU Pacific District) ex- a result of this meeting, the Coast Guard and its National Maritime Center (NMC) pires on September 30, 2020. The SIU Pacific District notified the company in July issued a series of announcements and guidance related to COVID-19 and mitigation of our desire to amend the agreement. We anticipate the bargaining schedule will be efforts. NMC announced limited re-openings of facilities conducting mariner ex- fluid and on a compressed schedule, most likely on a video conference format. Un- amination services in Houston, Honolulu, Juneau, San Juan, Ketchikan and Boston. der New Business it will be in order to elect three Negotiating Committee members The Coast Guard also issued an update to its Marine Safety Information Bulletin from the floor at Headquarters to assist Vice President Umphress and me in negotia- (08-20), which includes information on Merchant Mariner Credential endorsements tions. As in the past, these are volunteer positions; no compensation will be provided. and Medical Certificates among other items. The Coast Guard noted that MMCs (na- tional endorsements only) that expire between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 MATSON have been extended until March 31, 2021. Medical Certificates (national endorse- Pacific Northwest — On August 26, the Union was notified by Matson that the ments only) that expire between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 have been company will consolidate Pacific Northwest cargo operations at the Port of Tacoma, extended until December 31, 2020. MMCs with STCW endorsements that expire be- moving its Hawaii service from Seattle. The purpose of the move is to increase oper- tween March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 have been extended until March 31, ating efficiency and better serve Pacific Northwest customers for the long term. Sail- 2021. Mariners actively working on expired credentials and certificates that meet the ing schedules for Hawaii and Alaska will remain unchanged. extension criteria must carry the expired credential along with a copy of MSIB 08-20. Co-locating Pacific Northwest terminals has been under consideration since The Coast Guard also issued a policy letter with temporary guidance for MMC Matson acquired its Alaska service in 2015. The company stated that the current eco- renewal and STCW endorsements during the pandemic. The NMC also issued rec- nomic environment, as well as uncertainty about accessibility to Seattle’s Terminal 5 ommendations concerning course approval submissions. due to the extended West Seattle Bridge closure, requires prudent action to consoli- date the operations as soon as possible. PATRIOT CONTRACT SERVICES Matson’s Tacoma terminal is operated by Stevedoring Services of America Ter- Shallow Draft Tanker Agreement — Effective August 3, 2020, there was a two minals (SSAT). The SSAT Tacoma operation is fully dedicated to Matson. percent (2%) increase in total labor cost for all unlicensed engine ratings working The Maunawili and R.J. Pfeiffer will start calling Tacoma this month. Matson aboard the Patriot Contract Services (PCS)-operated shallow draft tanker MT SLNC will continue to strictly enforce work jurisdictions among the SIU Pacific District Pax. Hawaii-service vessels and the SIU-AGLIW Alaska-service vessels. Matson will con- Watson-class LMSR Vessels — On September 1, the Union was notified by PCS tinue to employ MFOW and SUP standby shore support aboard the Hawaii ships in that the Military Sealift Command (MSC) intends to extend the current Watson con- Tacoma. tract for six months, from October 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021. They have not COVID-19 Protocols — On August 28, Matson issued a revision to its COV- formally exercised the option to extend, but they have provided a preliminary notice ID-19 Protocol for Port Reliefs and Standbys. Effective immediately, all ships should under the Federal Acquisition Regulations that they intend to do so. The bid process endeavor to reduce access to the ship and to certain living and working spaces in an for the new Watson contract is ongoing. There is a possibility that MSC could award effort to reduce the crew’s exposure to the COVID-19 virus. Port reliefs and standbys the new contract prior to March of next year. shall adhere to the following: Effective October 1, 2020, there shall be a two percent (2%) increase in total labor • Must wear a facemask or face covering (covering both mouth and nose) at all cost for all unlicensed engine ratings working aboard the eight PCS-operated Wat- times while aboard Matson vessels when working within the vicinity of the crew, son-class LMSR vessels. when working in the accommodation structure, when on the bridge, when in the engine control room, or when working in any other enclosed space whether crew APL MARINE SERVICES are present or not. President Wilson and President Roosevelt — On August 21, the Union was no- • Must practice social distancing (maintaining a distance of 6 feet from the peo- tified by APL Marine Services (APLMS) that the President Wilson and the President ple around you) when possible and engage in frequent hand washing or hand Roosevelt would be taken out of service in August and September for repairs and sur- sanitizing. veys. The President Wilson will be limited to a wet berth in COSCO Zhoushan Ship- • Shall not be allowed to enter the ship’s living spaces (staterooms, mess rooms, yard, and the President Roosevelt will undergo dry-docking at COSCO Zhoushan ship’s offices, lounges, gym, refrigerated and dry stores rooms, decks with cabins, Shipyard. The schedules are as follows: etc.) in the accommodation structure unless it is necessary to keep the ship in op- President Wilson eration and on schedule. August 24 — Arrival San Pedro • Shall not enter the galley space. September 16 — Phase—out in Qingdao and proceed to COSCO • Shall be restricted to only the parts of the ship that are essential for them to Zhoushan Shipyard perform their required job functions. October 28 — Phase back into EX1 service at Qingdao • Shall not take meals in the officer or crew dining rooms. If shipboard meals are November 15 — Arrive San Pedro required, the steward will prepare box or bagged lunches to be consumed away The voyage is projected to be approximately 78 days from departure Oakland to from the crew living spaces. All are encouraged to bring their own meals with arrival San Pedro. them. President Roosevelt • Shall not be permitted to take coffee breaks with the ship’s crew and should September 13 — Arrival San Pedro bring their own coffee and water to the ship. October 7 — Phase—out in Qingdao and proceed to COSCO • Shall not be permitted to touch the gangway logbook or the gangway watch Zhoushan Shipyard stander’s pen. November 18 — Phase back into EX1 service at Qingdao • The ship should designate a head for use by all port reliefs and standbys that is December 6 — Arrive San Pedro always supplied with adequate soap, paper towels and hand sanitizer, if available. The voyage is projected to be approximately 79 days from departure Oakland to Crewmembers should not use this same head. arrival San Pedro. • All interior areas of the ship that are visited by port reliefs and standbys, in- The West Coast crew changes in San Pedro and Oakland will be the last crew cluding the designated head, should be sanitized daily in accordance with CDC changes permitted due to the local regulations of the countries on the Asia loop. No recommendations. joining crew is permitted within fourteen (14) days of arrival in the Chinese shipyard. China is not recognizing existing visas nor are they issuing any new visas. Therefore, there is no opportunity for crew change and/or repatriation while the vessel is in Your Right to China. In addition, the shipyard has shared that all crewmembers will be restricted- to-ship while in the shipyard facility. All crewmembers will be tested for COVID-19 Union Representation upon arrival in the shipyard; work will only commence after all crewmembers test "If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined or termi- negative. On August 27, the company reported that a crew member aboard the President nated, or affect my personal working conditions, I respectfully request Wilson violated the restriction-to-ship settlement agreement in San Pedro and then that my union representative, officer, or steward be present at the meet- returned to the ship. The crewmember was isolated. As a precaution, each crewmem- ing. Without union representation, I choose not to answer questions." ber aboard the vessel took a COVID-19 test upon arrival in Oakland. This is your right under President Truman — On August 26, the Union was notified by APLMS that one of the ship’s air conditioning compressors was out-of-order due to a faulty control the 1975 U.S. Supreme Court Weingarten Decision. board. The replacement board was scheduled for delivery in Busan on August 31. The FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 THE MARINE FIREMAN Page 5

Vice President's Report Business Agent's Report I’m not going to lie; this has been re- serve Fleet ready to support the rapid Here is the vessel rundown for Au- MV Kamokuiki called for an ERJ and ally weird and unlike anything that I worldwide deployment of U.S. military gust 2020: an Oiler for sea trials also. could have imagined when I accepted the forces, primarily supporting the trans- Ahmed Munassar, #3934 is the cur- nomination for MFOW Vice President port of Army/Marine equipment and MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY rent Matson shoreside mechanic…no back in 2019. No regrets whatsoever, but supplies before commercial ships can be On the Pacific Northwest triangle beefs. someone better let me know what nor- secured for support. run: MV R.J. Pfeiffer — delegate DJU APL MARINE SERVICES mal is like once all this is over. COVID-19 What was slated to be a six-vessel Lopaka Mene, JM-5207…no beefs. There pandemic, thunderstorms and fire, mur- breakout got knocked down to four, with was a recent change in schedule replac- On the EX1 run: MV President der hornets, riots…you name a disaster, the Admiral Callaghan activated in lieu ing the port of Seattle with the port of Roosevelt — delegate REJ Randy Fo- we’ve got it! Despite the aforementioned of the Cape Trinity, Cape Vincent, and Tacoma. MV Maunawili — delegate gle, JM-5133…no beefs. MV President items sounding like the ten plagues of Cape Victory in Beaumont. West Coast DJU David Thompson, #3878…no beefs; Wilson — delegate REJ Kevin Hamer, Egypt, the Marine Firemen’s Union is do- branches planned meticulously, only to also switched from the port of Seattle to JM-5272…no beefs; shipped a Wiper ing well, all things considered. have a last-minute change in plans. It’s the port of Tacoma. for time up. MV President Eisenhower The landscape continues to change been a rather strange exercise, consider- On the Pacific Southwest triangle arrived a few days late — delegate REJ six months in. Matson and APL have ing the mandatory quarantine and CO- run: MV Mahimahi — delegate REJ Otto Garcia, #3784…no beefs. Otto re- traded stances on shore leave policies VID-19 testing period before the real Frank Selvidge, #3742…no beefs. Frank ported he was waiting on parts to repair with crew members being suspended or show begins. As of this writing, I be- asked if MFOW Standby Electrician/ the engine control room AC system. Reefers will be dispatched to the port of discharged for violations. PCS dispatch- lieve some ships have only begun their PATRIOT CONTRACT SERVICES Tacoma; if requested, yes. MV Lurline es continue to be challenging with clear- quarantine period, almost a week af- — one Oiler is await- — delegate ERJ Lloyd Kim, #3911…no MV SLNC Pax ance requirements depending on vessel ter dispatch and testing. Kind of takes ing flyout. The ac- beefs. Admiral Callaghan location, on top of deadlines to meet for the “turbo” out of “turbo activation”, but tivated for sea trials, with one Wiper dis- Recently activated for sea trials batch crew reliefs. I can’t tell you what that’s way above my pay grade. patched from SF and Oilers dispatched were the Cape Henry and Cape Horn, the current COVID-19 testing protocol I did manage to make it down to L.A. from Wilmington and Seattle halls. calling for three Oilers and one Wiper for each company is, since it may change for a weekend and caught up with some Fraternally, each. After COVID-19 testing, the crew by the time this fine periodical is pub- of the membership. As expected, our Bobby Baca lished. Members have sent spit in the Wilmington port agent spent his day off members reported to assigned vessels. mail, gone to clinics and warehouses getting a member reinstated with one of for nasal swabs, had testers come to the our contracted companies. It was good hall, and flown before or after said tests to see some familiar faces, and I hope to Port of Los Angeles awards contract to join vessels. A nice paycheck, plus drop by again when appropriate. Looking three hots and a cot, come with a tender forward to visiting Hawaii and Seattle for Wilmington promenade nasal cavity nowadays. branches once this craziness blows over. The Los Angeles Board of Harbor completed in 2023. Thank you to all members who Shoutout to all members in ROM Commissioners has approved a $51.9 Planning and investment in public stepped up and answered the call for the limbo. Mr. Angelito Robin, your relief million construction contract for the space and urban revitalization on the recent MARAD turbo activations, part cleared medical and you will be home Wilmington Waterfront Promenade Proj- Wilmington Waterfront has been un- of a large-scale activation exercise or- soon. Thank you to everyone putting ect on the LA Waterfront, with con- derway since 2006. After significant dered by the U.S. Transportation Com- up with complications arising from the struction expected to start in fall. Cre- community input and completion of an mand calling for a set number of Ready new abnormal. As always, reach out to ating a “window on the waterfront” for Environmental Impact Report in 2008, Reserve Force vessels to transition from Bob or yours truly here at HQ if there is the Wilmington community, the prom- the vision for the Wilmington Water- ROS to fully crewed FOS status within anything you need; we are here to help. enade project includes the realignment front Development Program was set five days. The RRF is a subset of vessels Fraternally, of Water Street parallel to the existing into motion. The Wilmington Water- within MARAD’s National Defense Re- Deyne Umphress railroad tracks and construction of a front Development Program includes community park adjacent to Banning’s two signature projects: the Wilming- Ocean reefer cargo expected to grow Landing Community Center, along with ton Waterfront Promenade Project and a waterfront promenade, public pier, Avalon Promenade and Gateway Proj- nearly 4 percent annually until 2024 public dock, public restroom with green ect. These planned projects focus on roof, playground and parking lots. connecting Wilmington’s historic wa- Reefer traffic in ocean shipping is -ex ally sold in restaurants, such as French Work along Water Street includes terfront to its commercial corridor on pected to grow at a 3.7 percent annual fries, might be impacted as dining out utilities, street work, grading, paving, Avalon Boulevard. rate to reach 156 million tons by 2024, has seen a downturn during the pandem- striping, lighting and landscaping. Oth- The port has invested more than according to a forecast from Drewry. Dry ic. The refrigerated cargo trade is also un- er project improvements to the nine- $600 million on public access projects cargo is expected to grow at an annual equal in nature. acre site include irrigation, signage and since 2005, with an additional $400 mil- rate of 2.2 percent over the same period. Countries that export refrigerated furnishings such as public seating, bike lion committed through 2025, as out- “Availability of refrigerated shipping cargo do not bring in a lot of refrigerat- racks and drinking fountains. lined in the Board-approved Public Ac- container equipment remains a chal- ed cargo, which results in about 87 per- The project was designed by engi- cess Invest Plan. A planned Wilmington lenge, due to the highly imbalanced na- cent of reefer containers being returned neering firm Sasaki Associates, Inc. The Youth Sailing Center will be a compo- ture of reefer trade routes,” Drewry’s empty. This can be a problem when car- construction contract was awarded to nent of the Wilmington Waterfront head of reefer shipping research, Philip riers blank a large number of sailings — Sully-Miller Contracting Co. of Brea, Promenade Project. Gray, said in a statement. “And Drewry as they did through the pandemic — that California. The project is expected to be expects conditions to tighten as equip- are needed to return empty containers. ment fleet growth is not expected to keep When capacity gets tight, carriers are pace with projected cargo demand.” more likely to put a loaded container on Panama Canal plans new Specialized reefer ships are expected their ship than an empty one. to lose their share of the reefer market to One potential way to solve this issue, water supply megaproject containerships. Drewry projected mar- other than adding equipment and blank- ket share for specialized reefer ships will ing fewer sailings, would be moving dry Water supply issues have plagued for half of Panama’s population. Despite fall from 13 percent in 2019 to just 8 per- cargo in reefer containers. Reefer equip- the Panama Canal for years. When water conservation measures, levels cent by 2024. ment is also expensive, and carriers have rainfall is limited and levels in near- were projected to drop below operation- Reefer cargo is expected to be more been apprehensive about investing in the by lakes drop, the Panama Canal Au- al levels - an unprecedented develop- resilient than dry cargo through the eco- infrastructure in recent years. thority (ACP) has to implement draft ment. In response, the ACP implement- nomic downturn caused by the COV- Carriers have added thousands of restrictions in order to keep the canal ed a fresh water charge, which has had ID-19 pandemic, Gray said. While many reefers to their fleets over the last few running, limiting the amount of cargo the desired effect and helped it to nor- are willing to cut back on items that trav- years. Last year, Hapag-Lloyd announced vessels may carry across the canal. Four malize its draft level. el in dry containers, such as apparel or plans to add 13,420 reefer containers to years after the completion of the gigan- For a permanent solution, the ACP electronics, the food traveling in reefers its fleet. Ports have also been preparing tic Expanded Canal initiative, the ACP started a pre-qualification process for remains a priority. for an increase in refrigerated cargo. The is soliciting bids from international en- selecting a contractor for the design and “People are always gonna be making Port of Oakland, for example, opened the gineering firms for a new megaproject: a construction of a comprehensive water sure that families have healthy stuff on “Cool Port” in 2018, which it claims is the comprehensive water management sys- management system. The envisioned the table,” Gray said. “world’s latest next-generation cold stor- tem that would improve the function- waterworks must be adequate to guar- Some food products more tradition- age and logistics facility.” ing of the canal and secure the nation’s antee the adequate supply of water for drinking water supply at the same time. both the canal and the nearby popula- Active MFOW members The ACP considers the project a crit- tion for at least 50 years in the future. Retain your Welfare Fund eligibility ical priority. The Panama Canal water- The Panama Canal plans to shortlist the shed had its fifth-driest year in 70 years most-qualified firms by the end of year, MAIL or TURN IN all your Unfit for Duty slips to: in 2019, which reduced water levels at and each pre-selected bidder will be in- Gatun and Alhajuela Lakes, the main vited to submit their proposal. MFOW Welfare Fund, 240 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 sources of water for both the canal and Page 6 THE MARINE FIREMAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

MARINE FIREMEN’S UNION TRAINING PROGRAM — 2020 Interested members who meet the Training Program eligibility require- STCW Able Seafarer-Engine ments and prerequisites outlined for each course may obtain an application A member who successfully completes the 40-hour Able Seafarer-Engine (AS- online at mfoww.org or at Headquarters and branch offices. All applications E) course will satisfy the requirements needed for the STCW endorsement as AS- must be accompanied by a copy of the member’s Merchant Mariner Credential, E. Prerequisites: Endorsements as QMED Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer, including current endorsements and RFPEW certification. QMED Fireman/Watertender, QMED Oiler and RFPEW; PLUS 180 days’ or (a) Eligible participants are MFOW members who: more of MFOW-contracted sea time while qualified as RFPEW. (1) Have maintained A, B or C seniority classification. (2) Are current with their dues. September 28-October 2 November 9-13 (3) Are eligible for medical coverage through covered employment. (4) Have a current Q-card (annual physical) issued by the Seafarers’ QMED Junior Engineer Medical Center and are fit for duty. The MFOW Training Plan does not sponsor the QMED Junior Engineer course. (b) Non-seniority applicants: A member who has successfully completed the modules for QMED Electrician/Re- (1) Non-seniority applicants may be selected for required government frigerating Engineer, QMED Fireman/Watertender, and QMED Oiler can be issued vessels training as required to fulfill manning obligations under the vari the national endorsement as QMED Junior Engineer without testing provided he or ous MFOW government vessel contracts. she has met all other sea service and training requirements. (2) Selectees under this provision must meet all other requirements for seagoing employment and shall have demonstrated satisfactory work QMED Pumpman/Machinist habits through casual employment. A member who successfully completes the 240-hour QMED Pumpman/Ma- chinist course will satisfy the requirements needed for the national endorsement as QMED Pumpman/Machinist. Prerequisites: 360 days or more of MFOW-con- Training Resources Maritime Institute (TRLMI) tracted sea time while holding the endorsements as QMED Electrician/Refrig- Courses are conducted at Training Resources Maritime Institute in San Diego, erating Engineer, QMED Junior Engineer, QMED Fireman-Watertender, QMED California, contingent on enrollment levels. Tuition, lodging and transportation Oiler, RFPEW and AS-E. are pre-arranged by the MFU Training Plan. October 12-November 20 Military Sealift Command (MSC) Government Vessel Course This five-day course is required for employment aboard various MSC contract- STCW BASIC TRAINING* operated ships and includes the following segments: Shipboard Damage Control; Environmental Protection; Chemical, Biological and Radiological Defense; Helo *NOTE: ALL BASIC TRAINING CERTIFICATES HOLD A ONE-YEAR VAL- Firefighting; Anti-Terrorism (one-year validation); Survival, Evasion, Resistance IDATION WHEN USED FOR MARINER DOCUMENT (MMD) RENEWAL. and Escape (three-year periodicity). Basic Training Revalidation (two days) October 12-16 October 26-30 The BT Revalidation course is designed for personnel who have previously com- pleted a 40-hour Basic Training course and have at least one year of approved Sea Military Sealift Command (MSC) Service within the last five years. Government Vessel Readiness Refresher (renewals only) TRLMI, San Diego, CA (one day): September 25; October 9; October 23; This two-day course renews the following government vessel segments: Helo November 6 Firefighting; Environmental Protection; Damage Control; and Chemical, Biological and Radiological Defense. The full versions of these segments must have been com- California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA: not available pleted within 5 years of taking the Readiness Refresher course. Compass Courses, Edmonds, WA: September 22-23; October 20-21; October 1-2 December 3-4 November 17-18 El Camino College, Hawthorne, CA (one day): not available High Voltage Safety September 28-29; October 19-20; November 16-17 This five-day course is open to members who have electrical equipment back- MITAGS-PMI, Seattle, WA: ground and training. Each student should: Maritime License Center, Honolulu, HI: October 8-9, November 5-6 • Have the requisite skills (knowledge and techniques) to distinguish exposed energized electrical conductors and circuit parts from other parts of electri- Basic Training Refresher (three days) The BT Refresher course (24 hours) is designed for personnel who have previ- cal equipment, capability to determine nominal system voltages; ously completed a 40-hour Basic Training course and have NOT completed one • Have the ability and be capable of providing first aid, including resuscitation, year of approved Sea Service within the last five years. CPR and AED (where provided); • Be capable of determining the proper use of personnel protective equipment TRLMI, San Diego, CA: October 14-16; November 18-20; December 9-11 to protect against shock and arc flash. California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA: not available Prerequisites: Electrician-Refrigerating Engineer/Junior Engineer/RFPEW and Able Seafarer-Engine endorsements. Compass Courses, Edmonds, WA: September 22-24; October 20-22; November 17-19 October 19-23 November 9-13 El Camino College, Hawthorne, CA: not available Endorsement Upgrading Courses MITAGS-PMI, Seattle, WA: not available QMED Fireman/Watertender and Oiler Maritime License Center, Honolulu, HI: October 7-9; November 4-6 A member who successfully completes the 160-hour Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) Fireman/Watertender/Oiler course will satisfy the re- quirements needed for the national endorsements as QMED Fireman/Watertender and QMED Oiler, provided all other requirements, including sea service, are also met. Prerequisites: 180 days or more of MFOW-contracted sea time as Wiper; PLUS Coast Guard approval letter for endorsement upgrading, which certifies minimum of 180 days’ sea time as Wiper. TRLMI: CORONAVIRUS PROTOCOL Effective 24 March 2020, TRLMI was designated part of the Critical Infrastructure by the U.S. October 26-November 20 Navy. We have completed a deep cleaning of the facility. We will continue the steps we had ini- tiated to protect our staff and students, including: STCW Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch A. Following the guidelines as set forth by The State of California and County of San Diego A member who successfully completes the 40-hour Rating Forming Part of an Health and Human Services Agency and the Order of the Health Officer. We are in regular com- munication with County of San Diego Health personnel and are implementing all of their recom- Engineering Watch (RFPEW) course will satisfy the requirements needed for the mendations, while continuing to monitor for future guidance. STCW endorsement as RFPEW. Prerequisites: See QMED Fireman/Oiler/Water- B. Re-emphasizing common-sense practices used against the spread of all viruses, such as tender course. It is recommended that eligible candidates schedule the QMED not coming to the facility if you are feeling ill, covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands of- Fireman/Oiler/Watertender and RFPEW courses back-to-back for a five-week ten, and preventing any person-to-person contact. C. Older adults and individuals with underlying medical conditions who are at increased risk of combined training session. serious COVID 19 are encouraged not to attend (this includes all TRLMI team members). D. Screening of all persons entering TRLMI for coronavirus symptoms and excluding such October 12-16 November 30-December 4 people from the facility if symptomatic. All visitors will be required to complete a screening questionnaire. QMED Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer E. Following social distancing recommendations, including providing 6 feet of space between A member who successfully completes the 240-hour QMED Electrician/Re- students in classrooms. We are limiting classes to 10 or fewer people. F. For spaces such as the fire trainer, where social distancing is limited due to physical configu- frigerating Engineer course will satisfy the requirements needed for the national ration of the space, TRLMI will provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), consisting of face endorsement as QMED Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer, provided all other re- masks and gloves for students and staff. quirements, including sea service, are also met. Prerequisites: Endorsements as G. Following the environmental cleaning guidelines as provided by the CDC (e.g., clean and dis- QMED Fireman/Watertender, QMED Oiler, and RFPEW; PLUS 180 days’ of infect high touch surfaces at least daily if not more frequently). MFOW-contracted sea time while qualified as RFPEW. We will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves. September 28-November 6 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 THE MARINE FIREMAN Page 7

Hawaii State Federation of Labor AFL-CIO 2020 General Election Endorsements U.S. President HD-16 Daynette “Dee” Morikawa D President Joe Biden D HD-17 Keith Kogachi D HD-18 D U.S. Congress HD-19 D CD-01 OPEN HD-20 D CD-02 Kaiali’i Kahele D HD-21 D Hawaii State Senate HD-22 D SD-2 D HD-23 D SD-5 Gil Keith-Agaran D HD-24 Della Belatti D SD-8 Ronald Kouchi D HD-25 D SD-9 Stanley Chang D HD-26 D SD-10 Les Ihara D HD-27 D SD-11 Brian Taniguchi D HD-28 D SD-13 Karl Rhoads D HD-29 D SD-14 Donna Kim D HD-30 Ernesto “Sonny” Ganaden D SD-15 Glenn Wakai D HD-31 Aaron Johanson D SD-19 Kurt Fevella R HD-32 D SD-20 OPEN HD-33 OPEN SD-22 Donovan Dela Cruz D HD-34 D SD-25 Chris Lee D HD-35 D HD-36 Trish La Chica D Hawaii State House HD-37 D HD-1 D HD-38 D HD-2 Christopher Todd D HD-39 D HD-3 D HD-40 Rose Martinez D HD-4 D HD-41 David Alcos R HD-5 Jeanne Kapela D HD-42 OPEN HD-6 D HD-43 Stacelynn Eli D HD-7 D HD-44 D HD-8 D HD-45 OPEN HD-9 D HD-46 D HD-10 Angus McKelvey D HD-47 D HD-11 OPEN HD-48 D HD-12 D HD-49 D HD-13 Lynn DeCoite D HD-50 D HD-14 D HD-51 D HD-15 D Other OHA Trustee At-Large Keoni Souza Nonpartisan Mayor — Hawaii Mitch Roth Nonpartisan Mayor — Honolulu Keith Amemiya Nonpartisan Prosecutor — Hawaii Kelden Waltjen Nonpartisan Prosecutor — Kauai Justin Kollar Nonpartisan Prosecutor — Honolulu Steve Alm Nonpartisan Hawaii County Council District 1 Heather Kimball Nonpartisan Hawaii County Council District 2 Aaron Chung Nonpartisan Hawaii County Council District 3 Susan Lee Loy Nonpartisan Hawaii County Council District 4 Ashley Kierkiewicz Nonpartisan Hawaii County Council District 5 Ikaika Rodenhurst Nonpartisan Hawaii County Council District 6 Maile David Nonpartisan Hawaii County Council District 7 OPEN Hawaii County Council District 8 OPEN Hawaii County Council District 9 Herbert Richards Nonpartisan Maui County Council — East Maui Claire Carroll Nonpartisan Maui County Council — West Maui Tamara Paltin Nonpartisan Maui County Council — Wailuku Alice Lee Nonpartisan Maui County Council — Kahului Tasha Kama Nonpartisan Maui County Council — South Maui Tom Cook Nonpartisan Maui County Council — Makawao Mike Molina Nonpartisan Maui County Council — Upcountry Yuki Lei Sugimura Nonpartisan Maui County Council — Lanai Gabe Johnson Nonpartisan Maui County Council — Molokai Stacy Crivello Nonpartisan Kauai County Council Arryl Kaneshiro Nonpartisan Kauai County Council Bernard Carvalho, Jr. Nonpartisan Kauai County Council Felicia Cowden Nonpartisan Kauai County Council KipuKai Kuali’i Nonpartisan Kauai County Council Luke Evslin Nonpartisan Kauai County Council Mason Chock Nonpartisan Honolulu County Council District 1 Anthony Makana Paris Nonpartisan Honolulu County Council District 3 Esther Kia’aina Nonpartisan Honolulu County Council District 5 Nonpartisan Honolulu County Council District 7 OPEN Honolulu County Council District 9 OPEN

Like us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/ Marine-Firemens-Union 121622254577986/ Page 8 THE MARINE FIREMAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 Wilmington Notes Honolulu Notes This past month, Wilmington pervisors Janice Hahn and Hilda Solis, August came and went by pretty day for months. Now, with Covid, we are Branch members and applicants were and LA City Councilman Joe Buscaino. fast. Honolulu is seeing its second wave being stretched further with restriction dispatched to 90 jobs. Seven APL, four Members from the 60-plus unions in- of COVID-19 with several hundred cas- to ship, trying to keep up with our doc- Matson and five PCS shipboard billets volved distributed food packets to the es a day. We are now back to “stay at uments when the REC is closed, Covid were shipped along with 13 Shore Me- general public. The food was provided home” orders. Some think it is only for testing (what if your results come back chanics. One applicant made a billet and by the Los Angeles Food Bank. IBEW two weeks, while others believe it will positive just before sign-on), and 14-day 14 applicants worked standbys. We have Local 11 provided free burgers and hot take at least a month. quarantines. We don’t get any discounts 26 A-, 22 B- and 15 C-seniority members dogs for volunteers. When we first started to open up, I from stores, nobody brings us meals or registered here. think everyone thought the coast was thank you cards. We are not front-line Shipping has been steady like usual, Hang in there, clear and proceeded to have parties essential workers, but we are just as es- and job calls are still at 1030 and 1400. work safely and with families and friends. We are now sential. We can die from Covid just like Cargo has been picking up around the in trouble, with hospitals nearing capac- a nurse can, and I hear someone on a harbor. As a result, we expect it to get get out and vote. ity and the state trying to call in a couple U.S.-flag ship has. Thank you, brothers busier. hundred nurses from out of state. and sisters, for doing your part. Shipboard billets at APL and Matson Work on the SS Lane Victory has re- Honolulu had a total of 51 dispatches Aloha, are still being dispatched five days ahead sumed. Volunteers may report to Engi- in August: 11 steady jobs, 4 reliefs, and Mario Higa, Port Agent to facilitate physical testing. PCS has a neers Steve Silcock, Jim Gillen or Dave 37 total standbys. Presently, the Hono- different policy and varies according to Sulzer on Saturdays and Wednesdays at lulu registration list has 12 “A” seniority the ship location and logistics involved 0900. Volunteers are very much appre- members, 7 “B” seniority members, and HOWZ SHIPPING? with the dispatch. But the job will get ciated. PPE is required as well as social 6 “C” seniority members. August 2020 dispatched earlier than the usual times distancing. And always bring a flash- A big “thank you” to those members San Francisco in the past. Check with your dispatcher light with you. who are stepping up and doing their Electrician...... 1 for details, since this is pretty fluid and I don’t think I need to remind you part. We are all having to make changes Electrician/Reefer/Jr. Engineer...... 1 subject to change daily. about the upcoming nationwide elec- and it’s not getting easier. As essential Reefer/Electrician...... 1 At Fenix Marine Services Pier300, tions, but I will. As you all know, every workers, we are called to keep the food Junior Engineer (Day) ...... 1 Foreman Ken Justice, #3678; and Lead- election is important and this one is no and all the other essential items moving Oiler...... 8 ermen Mike Robles, #3855; Frank Ma- different. Our industry is heavily regu- (medicines, safety equipment, toilet pa- Wiper...... 5 rinovich, #3663; and George Sims, lated by the federal, state and local gov- per). We are called to the Military Sealift #3669 are running the gang with a ernment. Decisions regarding a labor Command ships for our nation’s safety. Standby Electrician/Reefer...... 21 balance of 17 Mechanics. Cargo has dispute can go to a government agency It’s easy to make a sacrifice for a day or Standby Wiper...... 13 picked up a little, and the gang has to get settled. These decisions are made a week. However, as merchant mariners, TOTAL ...... 51 been stretched pretty thin. As men- by our elected officials, and the people we already contend with not being with Wilmington tioned above, we have called 13 Shore that these officials put behind the desk our families and working that job every Electrician...... 1 Mechanic reliefs this past month to will be your contact in event of any dis- Electrician/Reefer/Jr. Engineer...... 3 cover the workload. pute. So get out and vote. If you are go- Reefer/Electrician/Jr. Engineer...... 2 In lieu of our annual Labor Day ing to make a ship, then make sure your Regular membership Junior Engineer (Watch)...... 3 March, the LA/LB Labor Coalition, voice is counted via the voting proce- Oiler...... 4 the LA Federation of Labor, and South dures we have in the United States — in meeting dates 2020 Wiper...... 3 County Labor combined resources to person or via mail-in ballot. October 7 S.F. Headquarters Shore Mechanic...... 13 schedule a food distribution on Labor Hang in there, work safely and get 14 Branches Standby Electrician/Reefer...... 16 Day to the general public. This event out and vote. Nov. 4 S.F. Headquarters could not have happened without the Aloha, Standby Wiper...... 45 support of Los Angeles County Su- Sonny Gage, Port Agent 12* Branches TOTAL ...... 90 Dec. 2 S.F. Headquarters Seattle 9 Branches Reefer/Electrician/Jr. Engineer...... 1 Oiler...... 1 (*Thursday meeting, due to a holiday Standby Electrician/Reefer...... 3 the day before) Seattle Notes Standby Wiper...... 2 During the month of August, Seattle standing that governing is a difficult and TOTAL ...... 7 shipped one Navy Oiler, one REJ, three almost impossible task. Through all the Benefits paid Honolulu Standby Electrician/Reefers and two criticism, Mayor Durkan has continued during August Electrician/Reefer/Jr. Engineer...... 3 Standby Wipers. Seattle currently has 13 the business of the office with an unwav- Reefer/Electrician/Jr. Engineer...... 1 A-, eight B-, and three C-seniority mem- ering dedication to the electorate and Death Benefits Junior Engineer (Day) ...... 2 None bers registered for shipping remains a strong ally of industrial land Wiper...... 4 Matson has completed the move to preservation, maritime jobs and unions. Burial Benefits Shore Mechanic...... 4 Tacoma for its weekly service. Crew and If you are renewing with the Coast None Standby Electrician/Reefer...... 18 standbys will now join at the Tacoma Guard and do not have reliable comput- $1862.11 Excess Medical Standby Wiper...... 19 SSAT terminal at 1002 Milwaukee Way. er capabilities, please bring in your ap- Glasses and Examinations $400.00 TOTAL ...... 51 Tacoma, WA 98421. This terminal has plications and CG-719K physicals to the easy access and dedicated crew parking hall. I can scan and submit them for you. located under the overpass. On turn-to Remember, all applications must be sub- MFOW member pensioned day, sailors from the north should ex- mitted to the Coast Guard in PDF. Name Book Number Pension Type Sea Time Effective pect to add another hour to their com- Respectfully, Mark Geiler 3727 Long Term 25.800 07/01/2020 mute, and those from the south another Brendan Bohannon, Representative hour in the bunk. The Seattle Mayor's office continues MARINE FIREMAN SUBSCRIPTIONS, to come under fire from many parties Honor Roll due to perceived deficiencies in equality AND VOLUNTARY PAF DONATIONS policies. However, along with the Mar- Voluntary donations to itime Trades, Metal Trades and Build- General Treasury — August 2020: Please use the following form. ing Trades, the Seattle Branch has taken Marconi Relojo, JM-5368...... $30.00 PENSION or the position of support with the under- Eeric White, #3925...... $100.00 NAME (Print)______BOOK NO.______Rogelio Rivera, JM-5171...... $25.00 FINISHED STREET ______WITH Political CITY______STATE______ZIP ______Action Fund Check box: ❑ U.S. & POSSESSIONS ❑ OVERSEAS ENGINES Yearly Subscriptions: ❑ First Class $20.00 ❑ Air (AO) Mail $25.00 Voluntary donation for August 2020: Voluntary Political Action Fund Donation ❑ $______Reginald H. Coppinger, #1471/ Anthony Petrovich, P-2633...... $80.00 P-2323. Born November 27, 1926. Vicente Cacacho, #3828...... $25.00 Please make checks payable to: Joined MFOW August 16, 1950. Joshua Halterman, JM-5372...... $5.00 Pensioned August 1, 1986. Died Au- Marconi Relojo, JM-5368...... $30.00 MARINE FIREMEN’S UNION gust 27, 2020, Arbor, WA. Sony Arandia, JM-5250...... $25.00 240 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 Rogelio Rivera, JM-5171...... $25.00