Vol. XXXIII, No. 9 September 1971 SEAFARERS - i
OFfiCIAL ORGAN OF THC SEAFARERS mTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC. GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-ClO
MTD Leads New Fight For New Orleans PHS See Page 3
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Seafarers Educational Conference See Page 4
i o "Ss : o. Annual Reports Of Pension, Welfare funds
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J Biggest Tanker of All .S^e Page^MM Supertanker • I At Piney Point The crew of the first supertanker to be launched since passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the SlU-contracted Falcon Lady, visited the training facilities at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman ship. A 36-hour stopover at the Steuart Petroleum Co. terminal in Piney Point in late August to discharge the Falcon Lady's fuel cargo provided the touring op portunity for the Seafarers. Some 300,000 barrels of petroleum can be carried, aboard the 642-foot super tanker. The 37,000-ton vessel is one of four new ships planned by Falcon Carriers, the largest American- flag ships powered by diesel engine. The two 7,500 horsepower diesel engines of the Falcon Lady can reach a cruising speed of 17 knots. Scheduled for launching early next year are the Falcon Countess and the Falcon Princess. The Falcon Duchess is expected to be off the ways by October, 1972. Lundebeig Graduate John Cornett, left, assistant cook, breads fish steaks One of the newest crew members on the tanker is for the evening meal under the watchful eyes of Third Cook John Comett, a July, 1971 graduate of QMED Homer Starline, left, talks with Robert Collie Loper, chief cook and baker. Cornett grad the Lundeberg School. Sawin, 2nd assistant engineer, in the console room uated from the Harry Lundeberg School's third "I didn't realize it at the time, but all of the detail automated Falcon Lady, cook training program in July. that went into my training really comes in handy now," said the young seaman. He joined the ship in Carteret, N.J., immediately following his graduation. Chief Steward Conrad Gauthier, a Se^arer with more than 20 years experience in shipboard cooking, called Comett's addition to the department "a credit to the school and the thorough training they are re ceiving there." Upon discharging the cargo and touring the school, the Falcon Lady departed for the Virgin Islands where routine inspections were planned at St. Croix. The Caribbean voyage will be followed by deep-sea trials in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Washington, D.C. Page 2 Seafarers Log' New Orleans Facilify In Question MTD, SlU Lash Community Hospital Control Scheme Medical e}q)erts, organized with which the SIU is a£Bliated, pitals," he tcdd the {dannii^ lab(»r and community leaders said: group. voiced support for the continu . "It is our firm opinion that "However, this is not a mie- ation of Ae New Orleans Pub community takeover of the pub way pr(^x>sition," Moody said. lic Health Service Hospital lic Health Service Hospital in "The United States also has a under federal control at hear New Orleans can only result in very special interest in ade Rep. Robert L. Leggett (D-Calif.) greets a group of Harry ings in New Orleans, La. greatly increased costs to the quate health care for her sea Lundeberg School of Seamanship trainees who were in Wash The hearings were held by community In one form or men." ington to hear his address at an AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De the New Orleans Area Health another." He said that nearly all re partment luncheon. From the left are Michael Coyle, Desiderio Ramos, Joseph Seeber, Rep. Leggett, Paul SchwaUin and Rich Planning Council in response to Moody testified on behalf of turning ships carry seamen in ard Wotipka. a request of the U.S. Depart the MTD, the Greater New Or need (ff prompt attention and ment oi Health, Education and leans AFL-CIO, the Maritime that time pressure is increasing Welfare that tte council sug Council of Greater New Or because ci advancing maritime gest alternatives for the PHS leans, and die Seafarers Inter techmdogy. Cargo—Key to Survival facility to bring it under com national Union of North Amer "The availability
The more than 100 delegates to the fifth in "only through the active participation of each • The SIU Contract. the continuing series of Seafarers Educational and every member of the union can the best • The SIU Pension, Vacation and Welfare Conferences held at the Harry Lundeberg School results be achieved for the entire membership." Plans. of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. were urged During the 10-day conference delegates were • Union meetings and shipboard behavior. to "participate in the activities of their union instructed in various areas of concern: • Legal and political issues and how they and industry." • Labor union history, with particular em affect the union and its members. The delegates, selected from ports all across phasis on seafaring unicms. • The union's growing educational program. the country and Puerto Rico, were told that • The SIU Constitution. Comments by conference delegates follow.
Chairmen Report on Politics and the Law
Patrick Ryan Hans Lee Homer Workman James Barnes New Yorii Seattle New Orleans Norfolk i As a long time member of this In Workshop 4 we unanimously In Workshop 2 we discussed We had a very outstanding ses union, I can look back and see, adopted two crews conference rec politics and law. The delegates who sion in Workshop 3. Let me tell and dso appreciate, the advance ommendations and discussed un went to the MTD Luncheon in you one thing, if we don't have ment this union has made through ion action, the Log, political action Washington, D.C., reported how we friends in Washington, we don't the years by having a well enlight and education. learned that SPAD is our back have any rights. And without ened membership and dedicated of We studied political action of the bone; how it works silently but SPAD, we don't have any friends ficials at the helm. I only wish that past and present and its relation to with effect for our imion. in Washington. It goes back to the the union would have b^n able to us as members. It's not only a right, If all the members in our union old saying, you don't bite the hand offer me and some of my old ship but a responsibility of each and will take a minute and think just that feeds you. mates the opportimities that the every one of us to participate and how the Merchant Marine Act of If we don't want to die we had yoimger fellows entering this indus back our leaders both in Washing 1970 was pushed to partial comple- better support our ofiScials and help • try today. ton and at home. tion=—I say partial completion for them in every way we can, not just I also wish to comment on the Washington is a political arena that is just what it is; we still need in SPAD or MDL alone. If we " group of members that circulated and we were clearly shown the low implementation — to partial com don't we mi^t find ourselves back the petition against our ofiScials and blows delivered by the Justice pletion by our officials and our on the farm, looking at a mule's also against the union as a whole. Dept., National Labor Relations people in Washington you will have tail for a compass. It's a wonder I hope that in the near future that Board and other finks against our to agree it takes money and lots of ful feeling to Imow that we live in some sort of redress can be taken unitm. it. That money must come from us a country that you have the right against these men for their criti the membership so SPAD can do to participate in the laws that gov cism of our elected union racers. even more or at least hold what ern you. The majority of the membership of little we do have. No group of workers had had this organization has gone on rec fewer friends politically in Wash ord to support these membm and ington than the American seaman. ofiScials through this investigation But such is not the case now. To and woidd like to take this oppor day, through Seafarers' political tunity to reafiSrm our* stand on this donations, we have made many issue toward our union as a whole. friends in Washington. Tew, If Any, Changes to Recommend'
Phillip Barry Edward Collins New York Norfolk Coming back to Piney Point It was a big thing for me to to me was like a school reun attend the Seafarers Educa ion. I went through Piney tional Conference. It was the Seafarers Point about a year and a half first conference I had attended ago. There has been a big in this union. I learned more chan^ down here since I left, about the history of the un Educational for instance with the high ion, its constitution, education school program. If Piney Point al programs, contracts, pension, has changed so much since I welfare and vacation benefits. Conference was here before, just think what When I returned to my home it will be like in a few years. port I had something to tell my union brothers. I told them to attend our conference, because Everett Maxwell without education you have Thomas Bubor New Orleans nothing. Boston Before I came to Piney I am satisfied with our un Point, I thought, like many ion and am glad to be an SIU other members, that it was a member. I am glad to have the waste of money that could be Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of used for other things, such as Seamanship. I learned more in pensions, welfare, etc. After Educational ten days here than ever before. being here, I can see that it is ..-.••-v. I am ^ad our union is growing a very important function of bigger and bigger. our union and our members. Conference Seafarers Log hair men Report on History ' ^ 9t SEA^A . -vU.. • .-..• ' - ED^ION: TIONAL ^TOUSl 11 MY t>
Morty Kerngood John Eddins Richard Stewart Roland Hebert Balfimore Baltimore New Orleans New Orleans Our subject was Labor History In Workshop 3 we had an excel Many Seafarers today take for In Workshc^ 2 we discussed La and we di^ussed the birth of the lent presentation of Labor History granted the wages, omditions and bor Histrxy. But first before mak trade labor movement in general and espedally the history of the benefits that we have attained over ing any sttaement, I would like to and the SIU in particular. It would sailor. Also we had an informative ,the past 33 years. None of us want just say I am surprised at Piney seem that in this point in time in discussion of where we are today to go back to the past. But we Point I never dreamed of us ever our own history we have encoun and what our goals are. We know should never forget the many Intter having the facilities that are here. tered many bitter struggles and the way of a seaman has always struggles we have fought to achieve We should all be proud of our each struggle has made us stronger. been a tough road. We have never the things we have today. union, and support it 100 percent. It is also known that constant vigi gained anything without fighting The entire labor industry has had We should all support SPAD. Be lance is needed to protect our in for it. And we will not gain in fu its various fights from the first day cause we learned from history that terest ture without fighting for the things working men joined together to bet since unions were formed political We should be thankful that our we want. ter their lives. action was a must It was through founding father, Andrew Fiunseth, To do the job we need all the Men like Andrew Furuseth and pcditics that unions gained the first had the foresight in need for laws education we can get-and our un Harry Lundeberg will always be re hiring rights, the rights to free col to protect the seaman. It's just as ion needs all the SPAD donations membered for their untiring efforts lective bargaining and job security. important that our present day offi- we can give in order to obtain made on behalf of the American dads see that these laws and new stronger legislation passed by con seamen. laws be implemented so that the gress in regards to cargo and ships bad times in our history will not be for our flag. repeated. I Learned More in 10 Days Than Ever Before' Ken McGregor Eddie Hermandez Marvin Hauf Son Francisco Son Juan Norfolk There is no question in my After coming to this con The members have expressed mind that these past 10 days ference I learned how to partic the desire to contribute more have been very informative. ipate in a meeting aboard to SPAD. I feel that in my own There . are very few if any ship. I learned a lot about the opinion that more meetings changes I could recommend as history of the SIU and the should be held here in the to the programs. I feel all sub hardships my brother seamen hiture so as to educate the mem jects are covered very good. had to go through to ac bers as to why we need SPAD, complish what we have today in MDL and Log. The delegates trying to develop and uphold a here are most impressed and good union such as we have many of them they are going Seafarers now. Good and dandy we know back home and lay it on the about the past and we regret line to the die-hards in their that but let's look ahead now ports. Educational and keep a true course, and the only way to acomplish this Conference is with the help of SPAD.
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Louis Duracher Edwin Brown John Nelson James Meyers New Orleans Son Francisco Wilmington San Francisco This morning we discussed the In all my life's experiences in The SIU constitution is in many One of the things that I found union constitution. All free soci the labor movement and uniraiism ways like the Constitution of the is that a lot of us are not up to eties operate under a constitution. I've never observed an upgrading United States in that it guarantees date on what's happening to our The constitution is especially im and solidarity incentive like that in the rights of the individual. Constitution. The Constitution is portant to me because it was in augurated by the SIU. The SIU member should make our bible; it's what we live by and augurated and voted on by the And with the youth training the the constitution part fff his regular I feel that every one of us should membership and insures all Sea Educational Program in progress, reading habit. He should familiar know our Constitution from begin farers their rights in the union. The the SIU is assuring the entire mem ize himself with the constitution, ning to end. This may sound a bit constitution is one of many spokes bership a secure future. From the because it is part of his life wheth critical, but it's true some of the in the great wheel of the SIU. recruited youth through the re er he is ashore or at sea. It explains delegates do not know that Con I also must urge that all mem tirees. the method in which we elect offi stitution. bers contribute to SPAD so that The constitution is the most im cials, it defines the duties of the My advice is to get into it and our elected officials can continqe to portant document that the union trial committee, the appeals com try to understand a little more fight for our rights in Washington has. The constitution provides that mittee, the finance ccnnmittee and atout it. Because without that con to insure the great strides this un we have our SPAD fund, MDL, the credentials committee. More stitution 1 don't think we'd have ion has made in the past and will and Log. These are the tools we knowledge of the constitution and anything. make in the future. need to make sure, we have jobs its content provide the basis for a and ships for the future. more democratic way of life for the union membership. Page 5 Chairmen Report on Education • '411 'HI
Pete Hammel Otto Pederson Alan Whitmer Talmadge Moss Houston Houston New York Mobile I have only been here at Piney In Workshop 3 we had a good We discussed education at the After the slides and the fruitful Point for three days yet I am discussion on education. Education HLSS. We can now understand discussion we had in Workshop 1, amazed at the foresight our union is something I never had much of. why it is so vital to our future. it's very obvious as to what each has in preparing young men to 1 went to the same college as These past days have helped to and every one of us, has got to do carry on the tradition of going down most of you guys and received the dispel any rumors about Piney when we get back to our ports and to sea in ships. same degree. A degree in booze, Point that were detrimental. ship out. When many of us seated here in broads, and horses. Like the rest of It proves, too, that we must be In this educational conference this hall today have put away our you 1 am here to learn something further educated about our union, we have learned the foUowing: sea bags for the last time, we can else. the craft, and the problems we face Where we have come from; where feel secure in the knowledge that Education is the key to the fu today and those we will encounter we are today; and where we are we have left the seafaring legacy in ture of the SIU. Education will ra- in the future. Andrew Furuseth going in the future. capable hands. There are few un aUe us to be better qualified to said, "Tomorrow is also day." Paul We have to translate this knowl- ions in the world today who take figjht our battles in the future. Re- Hall had the foresi^t to know ed^ to our brothers who have not care cS its members from the cradle mranber a well informed member that we need education to be better had the oj^rtunity to visit Piney to the last dispatch. ship will make us a stronger union. equipped to face our problems, and Point and especially to the brothers But SlU training and education Our young men training here at the amazing ability of a unique type who don't think they need to visit does not start and md with the Piney Point will know the score of leadership that has made this Piney Point. trainee. Seafarers presently gping to when they go aboard ship. All our facility possible. sea may crane to Piney Point to members will know the facts about upgrade themselves to higher rat SPAD and MDL and the inqxn- ings, which means more take home tance of Piney Point to the labor pay for their families. movement. For the SIU and the Labor Movement'
Ernest M. Bivant L E. Ellison Leroy J. Doty Jacksonville Houston New York I believe it to be not only There is no way you can tell I have just spent ten days at the duty but oUigation of every of the beauty of Piney Point Piney Point and have enjoyed SIU man who considers him to a brother semnan. I recom myself. I have learned more self to be a union man to at mend if he has not seen this about our union through these tend these delegate conferences. place he should come to workshop classes, and it has HLSS. I am grateful to the given me greater insight into It is for his own benefit as - V-fl well as for what he can do leaders in this great union for the workings of the various as afterwards for the SIU and the the c^portunity to come to the pects of the union. There labor movement as a whole. Seafarers Educational Confer should be a way to bring all ence. members to Piney Point and Joseph Bennett Jr. to let them see for themselves Mobile David L. Dickinson and in turn I am sure we would - : !ll The educational craiference Houston have a more well informed and really opened my eyes to the I like the way Piney Point satisfied membership. real purpose and Ae importance operates. The classes, the rec of the SIU. The interest of our reation activities are well James H. Dickinson unirai will not take on meaning planned, the buildings and Mobile to our brothers until they have grounds are well kept, the boats I have learned many things been educated to understand are in ship-shape, and the best that I otherwise wouldn't if I I have seen is the flag cere hadn't come to this convention. today's problems, and be aware So many things we - take for •*1 - •> of how to solve them. We as monies in the morning and •* 'J members the SIU should per evening. I am looking forward granted. It takes a lot of work • i form in a manner that will to another visit and thank all by all officials and members make our leaders proud to rep responsible for HLSS for com to make a union like ours to resent us, through unity, disci ing this fm in just a few years. work. If we can get a majority pline, dependability and fi of our members educatt^ to nances. the problems that the union faces, then our task will be \ easier. Waltor Petty New York Seafarers Bill Chandler The training facilities are Wilmington, fabulous. The students leam • yyyMiirk more about the union before Educational The job that is being done at they leave the school than some HLSS for the young men is of the members know now that Conference outstanding. I've been sailing are sailing. The student goes from 1928 and never once did through the same material the it cross my mind that I would conferees do, so the new mem Robert R. Bunch see something like this. It is a ber is just as well informed on San Francisco place I'll talk about to every what is going on in the SIU It has been my pleasure to young man I see from now on. today. attend the fifth educational John T. Bowman . conference at Piney Point to San Francisco see first hand what Paul Hall The educational conferraee W. C. Coppage is doing in Washington to pro should be attended by or Son Francisco tect the jobs of American sea brought to all the members, I learned alot about labor men. This has given me a great that they may have the op history in my workshop. The feeling of job security. Through portunity to have the misrepre food in the Anchor Room is his efforts the SIU has become sentations, rumors and distor good and the people at Piney one of the most powerful and tions that we hear from misin Point are very mce. respected unions in the labor formed people and sources 4* ;• ' field. cleared up and discussed. •>-4 I« Page 6 , ; Seafarers Log 'A Most Thorough J, Comprehensive Program' William D. Coggins Sanford H. Word Hiroshi Shiba New York Mobile Son Francisco I am proud to say that my It is really something to see Unlike their predecessors, membership in this union has how the SlU is training the the HLSS students of today are , been enriched by visiting our young men here at Piney Point offered a well-planned cxirricu- wonderful training and vaca- and seeing how eager these lum by a competent faculty • tion center here at Piney Point. young men are to learn. I won't staff, in modern, well-equipped The most impressive task our worry about the future of my classrooms. And so too, the ' union is performing here is the union because I know it will Piney Point jokes of yesterday preparation and training of our be left in good hands. have faded from shipboard life. future seafarers. There isn't a Leonard Steinhardt more thorough comprehensive Frank O'Koorian New York program available to seafarers Philadelphia If we want a strong merchant . anywhere. I have been in the union marine we must support SPAD since 1951, and I didn't know and MDL. Only by our dona Jerry D. Effinger much about it until I came to tions can we have a strong un Mobile Piney Point Conference in ion. I strongly suggest that The main reason for the edu 1971. Then I saw all the prob we all support SPAD and cational conference is to pre lems the SIU had and what MDL. I now know and under pare the members for the future was done, and is being done stand the overall picture of our and let them know what steps to correct them. program and understand the - the union is taking to protect union better now than in all the our welfare. We as members of M. R. Williams years that I have been sailing ' this union should educate our New York with the SIU. selves to every move the union While at Piney Point I learn makes and what is being done ed a great deal about our union Gary Shaneyfelt and its continuous struggle to New York to keep the ships under Ameri All I can really say is noth can flags. The educational con survive. From this conference I now have a better idea of ing that has not been said many ference has all the information times before; That I really that union men want to know. what's going on and what I can do to help keep this union learned a lot and enjoyed my strong. self very much. I come away John Zajchowski from this conference with the Norfolk Bill E. Ware feeling of satisfaction that now The progress that has been Upgrader I more clearly understand the made by our union is aston problems facing us. ishing. There was a time when I am very happy to see the ' seamen had no privileges school advance as it's doing at Carl H. Silcox the present. I know for myself, Mobile . aboard ships. The food was In this conference education bad, the pay was poor and the that if you came through Piney Point, you were on a gravy and everything is explained so • work and bad treatment was everyone can understand about . most unbearable. Now all has train. You get all the opportu nity in the world to be some all the principles and functions changed and what we have now of the SIU constitution, con just didn't happen by itself. It body. I look at Piney Point as being the best advancing school tracts, vacations, death benefits, came about by a lot of hard political and every bit of ex work put in by all our officials. that a young man could ever go to and get ahead in such little plaining that is needed about time. our SIU. They leave no stone Ernesto A. Yaldes unturned. New York 1 :• , Fred Woodward Sailing has been the only . Boston Ik/- . means of support for me and Eddie Villasol As I say, I really got an edu Son Juan ^ my family. Although being an cation here. Especially on the ^ It is a good thing to educate active seaman all those years, I subject of SPAD. I never got these boys at HLSS but also we • never had the opportunity to a clear picture as to how it should educate our member . acquire real knowledge of the worked, ffiough I have donated. ship. They also should come whereabouts of my imion. Dur Now that I understand it more, here to leam at this fine place ing my ten-day stay at Piney I shall donate more. at Piney Point, Maryland. , Point I did get this experience.
Chairman Report on Union Meetings
Charles Shirah Efrain Sierra Louis Estrada James Pierce Mobile Son Juan New Orleans Philadelphia The SIU members at sea have In Workshop 1 we discussed un In Workshop 2 we had a good We as Seafarers are a group of always been encouraged to take an ion meetings and shipboard be discussion on union meetings and our own. We unite and form poli active part in the affairs of the un- . havior. Only through union meet shipboard behavior. All members cies and help our cause by electing ion through regular shipboard ings both on the ships and in the have to realize the importance of men who can and will speak for meetings. This is a guaranteed right union halls can we map the course the shipboard meetings. We can us. ^ under the SIU contract. of our union. These meetings give best accomplish this by taking what Shipboard meetings are a must. Proper minutes should be kept every member an opportunity to we have learned at this conference Every meeting should be attended and forwarded to headquarters. express his opinion. An informed and repeating the same program by all crew members whom should This is the union's method of com membership makes a strong union. aboard ship. take interest in the affairs of the munication from its members at I strongly urge every member to If We want to continue our ship union. Although it is all within our sea. fulfill his union obligation and ac board meetings we must make sure reach, to read, to study and dis Every ship at sea should be made cept delegate appointments to at that we have ships to have meet cuss these meetings, it is very easy \\ . aware of the impprtance of SPAD. tend all union meetings. ings on. This is why we must do to let it pass by and let the other For without it—there won't be any nate to MDL, SPAD and the Log. fellow do it. ships at sea. These are the tools to get bills passed in Congress to give our ships cargo to carry. September 1971 Page 7 -'r;-^ '• ^x x • "xxx-^ )^.xrx:x: XxX?-X^":t.: - •".:
Chairmen Report on Fringe Benefits
John Ford Hobart Kirlcwood Carl Hawks New Orleans , , Jacksonville Norfolk i : Joe Blanchard In Workshop 3 we studied and In Worktop 2 our Welfare and in Workshop 1 we thoroughly New Orleans talked about the value at our Pension Plans were discussed. I discussed all our Pension, Welfare Having discussed the various frin^ benefits which to me are just found that this is the most liberal and Vacation Benefits. We should fringe benefits in Workshop 4 gave as important, if not mOre so, in the insurance protection that we as all be proud that this union today me a real sense of security know long run than the pay offs. members of this union have. has the soundest pension plan in ing that the SIU leadership had the Our pension and welfare plans Our welfare plan is not in dan Maritime. We have the best union foresight and imagination to lise are in good financial condition be ger as is the plan of the National in the world. We also havei. the best caution and discretitm in planning cause of the diligent efforts of our Martime Uni(Hi, thanks to our lead benefits. for our pensimi, welfare and vaca leadership. ers and the unity of this member I recommend to all of you to go tions. We also discussed att^pts of ship. looking for the patrolman and g^ve AU these wonderful benefits did the Administration to dose the your fair share to SPAD, MDL and not come easy but were the direct PHS or marine ho^itals, at a time the Log. result of hard wmk by the mem when everybody needs more hospi bership and sound negotiating on tals. The SIU and maritime labor the part of the unkm leadendiip. has led the fight to keep these hos pitals open. HLSS Affords An Opportunity for Young Men'
Walter Muallar Fili^ Puleo Jimmla D. O. Cokar Tampa Tampa Seattle I attended the Seafarers Edu So this was my chance to I thought I knew all that cational Conference here. I come now and see what was was necessary to know about had no idea what it would be here. I was very much sur the union, but after arriving like, I did not expect to find prised to see the things that are here, I immediately realized what I did. It is a wonderful being done here, and for the how little I really knew. I place. I have seen and learned past ten days I have been sur have never learned so much so more about our Union, that isi, prised at the thihgs I have fast The .education about the in the educational field, than I learned here. SIU—^wfaere we came frcmi, learned in the 26 years I have where we are now, where we been in the uniorL are going, and how we are go Vernor Poulsen ing to get there is astonishing. ' 'i| Seatfle Piney Point is the place to E. Somnson I should like to report that come for recreation, friendsh^, Jacksonville from my observations Piney pleasure and knowledge. It gave me great pleasure to Point HLSS affords a wonder come here and attend this con ful opportunity for young men Joseph Korchak ference at Piney Point. I have to learn a meaningful and re New York been very impressed in this warding vocation from thor I saw the great strides the great masterpiece of the Harry oughly competent teachers amid union has made since we were Lundeberg School with all its comfortable and pleasant sur organized. The ccmditions were facilities. roundings. very bad, as the old timers can tell you. Piney Point was a dream at one time but now it is Frank Przybypska Son Francisco Louis Pickhart a reality. The trainees are Being a member and sailing Hoasfon getting a good education here. for years I always had a few I am glad that I was given The union is as good as the dollars in my pocket and now the chance to come to Piney members make it. Through am taking a few out to give to Point. This is the best yet. I good leadership when a person SPAD for a good need and hope got a chance to visit all of the retires he can retire with dig every SIU member will feel the classrooms. I was very im nity. Without a good union we same to keep the SIU on top pressed. would be in a hell of a mess. for better things to come. James Gard New Orleans John H. Richardson Jose Perez In his inauguration address. San Francisco Houston President John Keimedy said While working, struggling I recommend that these slides that it's not what your country and improving our wages and and all the material that is can do for you, it's what you conditions steadily throughout used in the conference be put can do for your country. The the years, many of us have be on all ships .. . especially those same holds true for our union. come impatient and discour on long trips. They should also It's not what the union can do aged. The change was not fast be shown in every port, say on for us, it's what we can do for enough. For those of us lucky a monthly basis. I think that our union and its leaders. enough to come to this educa all the membership will benefit Otto' Hoepner tional conference, this defeatist by this presentation. New York attitude can be dispelled and When we got here last we can be realistic and rational Ed Hawkins Wednesday at Piney Point I • • I about our achievements. They New Orleans was amazed to find such a fine are many! The progress in education place which our union has and upgrading is tremendous started in 1967 and I am proud and the instructors they have to belong to such a great un Seafarers here are tops, so are the ion as ours. I have learned a lot teachers. The farm and plans about our union's history eves are very sound and logical. Too though, I myself have been a Educational bad we couldn't have started niember since 1944. And I sooner on self-support and found these seven workshop plans for the retired seamen meetings during the day very Conference and family and a place for the helpful and great for our edu ' ' iwky. single retirees. " V -y. 'V ' cation. •y£. • \y • -.'V •' .v- • • '. What I Saw I Liked'
H. H. Johnson Jim Howison Leroy Jiles - Houston Son Francisco New York If anybody had told me in I came here because I heard This experience here at Piney 1944 when I first joined the pro and con about this place. Point has so enlightened me as union that we would have a set What I saw I liked. You get to the future, a day goes by up like this today I would have straight answers and facts. It fast. It has truly been an edu been certain they were nuts. would be to every Seafarer's cational conference as well as The whole thing is amazing. interest to come and see for a wonderful vacation. Thanks The instructors are very good. himself. And what you see here to all the officials and the There is more time for ques will be a bit of the future, and people that make up Piney tions, answers;, etc. than at ship that's the direction we ^tter Point. board meetings. I wish I could look. have had a chance at some thing like this when I first William Langfo'rd John S. Foster San Francisco started to sea. • New York 1 was a very lucky Seafarer In 1938 the SIU started out to get out of so many corrupted Robert Johnson as a mere group of unwanted unions and join one which has New York but high-spirited Seafarers. At the conference I under done its utmost for its mem These dedicated men knew ex bers. I am proud to say that stood through documentary actly what they wanted for films and publications the origin, to belong to the SIUNA has themselves and their posterity, been one of my luckiest ven history, and functions of the and they went through hell and SIU. The constitution, contract, tures. The conference here has fire to achieve what we now really opened my eyes and welfare, education, and other have. It took real men like mind to the many changes the aspects of the SIU were dis Brother Andrew Furuseth, union officials have gotten for cussed thoroughly and all ques Brother Harry Lundeberg, and the members. I was surprised tions and suggestions were giv Brother Paul Hall to point to find such a nice and pleasant en full attention. I now fully those Seafarers of yesteryear place as Piney Point, for I appreciate the struggles and the down the narrow and hazardous really didn't think the union victories from which the mem road which contains our posi had all the things it said about bers and officials have secured tive security such as pension, Piney Point. the finest of benefits. welfare, vacation, and count less other benefits available to James MacKenzie Melvin Knickman us today. We can't stop now. Wilmington Baltimore At this Piney Point installa I have learned a great deal tion, the buildings, the people, since I came to Piney Point. James Ferryman Mobile the landscaping, the boats, the The experience here at Piney yachts, the efficiency with Point has been most enlighten I was very surprised when I came to Piney Point. I have which everything is carried out ing in all fields. The education is in proper SIU style. This al program is tops, I am glad gained a lot. One saying I like very much, "Tomorrow is also should be brought to the at that these boys here are getting tention of the membership in their schooling at the Educa a day" and I see my union is looking out for that day. such a style that such an im tional Department, because I pact could only happen here did not have schooling myself. in the USA, in the SIUAiMj Edward Kuhar District. Junius Lacks New Orleans Houston Nice to know that all Sea George W. Murrili I for one, didn't care too farers on pension today are as Mobile much about coming to Piney sured of receiving their full My stay at HLSS has been a Point. But aftering seeing and checks for 10 years more even very pleasant and interesting learning things that I did, I if we go broke tomorrow. Nice one. All the years I have will say that I am glad I had to know we are that solvent. been going to sea I was un the opportunity to come here, But tomorrow is another day. aware of the union's great work and hope to come back. I More ships, more crews and and the things they are doing think everyone of our Brothers good top leadership can make at Piney Point. The wonderful should try and attend these con this gravy train longer and bet school they have for the young ferences here, when one gets ter. So help train the kids who boys that are to become sea the chance to do so. come out of HLSS. men is most heartening.
Chairmen Report on Contract
Joe Domino Chuck Hill John Benedict Herbert Caloe New York Houston In Workshop 3 we discussed our Boston We discussed the contract in As you all know we studied the contract at great length. I have to In Workshop 4 we had a con Workshop 1. It was interesting to Union Contract, and I found that say I have a better understanding structive discussion on our Con discover how our contracts are ne to really appreciate the value of of what I work with. I also have to tract. The slide presentation clear gotiated and enforced. With this our union contract all we have to say that we as Seafarers have the ly showed the hard fight the sailor undeirstanding and explanations we do is look back a few years when best contract, the best working con has always had to get the Contract realize that the offici^s have done there was no contract. ditions in the industry. Compared we work under today. We face an excellent job in maintaining our The boss told you when to start to the NMU we have a better con many problems and if we are going job security. And that our officials and when to finish. tract. But, much better still, we to siuvive our members miftt un should continue to protect our in Your food was terrible and some have jobs. derstand all the issues. terests by whatever methods are times rotten or in short supply, Let us not forget those SPAD They must understand that the necessary. Whether it be in Wash and your bunk wasn't much bigger donations that helped in the pas best way to fight our enemies is to ington with the shipowner or in the than a coffin. sage of the Merchant Marine Act give our union officials full dedi other areas. And the boss told you how much of 1970. Through these donations cated support. he was willing to pay and that was we should help our contracted com (Continued on Page 13) very little. panies so they can stay alive and compete in the maritime industry.
September 1971 Page 9 "'^i Throw the Switch! to the editor
the Editor: Keep up th^ hi^ work. My husbarid Frederick and ii'M' the issues from cover to cover and marvel at the . ||ftranderful achievements at the SlU school at Piney©| =^olnt, Md., especially the opportunities for young men * become Seafarers. Mr. and Mrs. Haflihorh Pawtucliet, R.1.02860
Man ^ro 'the EditoR:;; . This letter is to say thank you for the prompt atten- ^ tion given to my application for a nwmal pension. I i ha\« received my checks right on time and wanted to f- express my deepest appreciation to the union and.to all who have done so much for me. It has been my pleasure to be part of such a great union; and although I am now inactive, 1 am a firm believer and supporter of union policies. I shall always lemember what the SlU has done for me. Comeiius Higglnbot^ill^,-^ Port Arthur, Tex. • • ^ j fe..: A Proud Member : To the Editor: .y- ./s;.: . yy| i I am writing you this note in deep appreciation few 4 the SlU's services to me and my vnfe in the past year of nty retirement. I feel that I must express my deep gratitude te tibe 1 SlU f(w its efforts in behalf of the pensioner, and i am truly proud to be a member. SlU Scholarships P. J. Thoraton The opening of school this mbnth become a proud SlU tradition. Winners ladinonvflle, Flaf brings to mind the urgency of planning have studied in fields ranging from an and preparing for higher education. thropology to zoology, in the arts and in For Seafarers with three years sea- the sciences. And their SlU scholarships Prompt and Kind i time and for their children, the SlU is were an important aid in getting a com To the Editor: again offering scholarships worth $10,- plete education in a period of rising aca This is to inform you that I received the check of J 000 each, money that can be used to demic costs. $104 for my late husband's (Scuddy Allemand) sick- | study in any academic field at any ac The first step for those eligible for ness and accident benefit. I don't quite know how to | credited university chosen by the five SlU scholarships is to obtain an applica express my gratitude and thanks to the SlU. winners. tion. Procedures for that are outlined on I have nothing but praise for a union that has been . SlU scholarships have benefitted Page 32 of this issue. It can never be too so prompt and kind to me in my sorrow, members and their dependents for near early to apply, not for something as valu thank you again. ,1^ ly a score of years now, and they have able as a good education. Mrs. Bemice Allemand ^ A Fine Vacation the Editor: Post-freeze Menace yy , I am writing to thank the SlU for the most enjcyy able and memorable vacation both myself and my wife} There is another menace lurking and • Elimination of union shop and un spent at the SI U's Piney Point, Md. vacation center. threatening to engulf the labor movement ion security clauses in contracts. The food, facilities and accommodations were superb|i in November. The menace is a 21-point • Establishment of courts or a labor Both myself and my wife were impressed with th^j anti-labor plan sponsored by the U.S. court to handle unfair labor practice dream city for retired Seafarers that will be an accom Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has cases rather than through the National plishment for the future. Our only regret is that this| found that the time is ripe to dissect Labor Relations Board. Isn't a reality now. I am proud to say I am a member of labor's strength—a move prompted by • Outlawing of Joint union bargaining this great organization. labor's opposition to the 90-day wage- and denying the NLRB the right to desig We are looking forward to returning next year to the price freeze. nate a union as the bargaining agent Piney Point vacation center. For many years now the Chamber has when a fair election is impossible. Fraternally been urging anti-labor legislation and for There is really no choice in the direc yyy.y:.y- ; ' . ' Herbert W. Dierking tion labor should follow. Labor leaders many years its efforts have failed to gain September 1971 Vol. XXXIII, No. 9 congressional action. have strongly denounced the inequities BEkFAmwrnnmhOQ The drive will start "after the 90-day of the current economic policy. Labor is wage-price freeze expires," said the against anti-labor legislation which would Ofticlal Publication of the Seafarers International Union wipe out in one afternoon what it has of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, executive vice president of the Chamber. AFL-CIO Its objectives have long been known. taken decades to build and maintain. Unions are for the people—the wage Executive Board Labor knows what it will face in workers of this land. The Chamber feeds P»ul Hall, Ptesidint November. The Chamber's "labor rela Cal Tanner, Execmht Viet-Presidiut Earl Shepard, Vice-PresidtHt the fat cats. Al Kerr, Secrefary-Treasurrr Lindsey Williams, Vici-Ptisidtnl tions committee"'of more than 100 com The independent, powerful, respected Al Tanner, Vict-Prtsidem Robert Matthews, Vict-Prejiden! pany lawyers, meeting last month in and competent position which labor has Published monthly at 810 Rhode Island Avenue N.E., Washington, D.C Washington formulated what it called retained has been established and rein ZOOIS by Seafaiers interrstional Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In "long-range solutions" to labor manage land Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.V. forced by banding together. In unity, la 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Washington, D.C. ment relations. bor stands tall and strong. By division, Among the changes urged by the the alliance is defeated. Labor standing Chamber committee are: solid will remain strong.
Page 10 jy|:}yyy ; Seafarers Log Labor Demands 'Equal Sacrifice of All As Price of Post—Freeze Cooperation
Hie ixioe of fadxK's coopa^dion wiHi mA Coaocil" donnnaied by Seocetary of the Tremuty In Labcn Day statements, Meany said labor would price oontrok idler (be expirarion of die Prerideat^s Icfim Coraaaily, b^an isroing darifications of foe give a "no-strflce" pledge if and only if it were in wstge/price fieeee Nov. 13, is a voice in die ptannBg freeze pdk^ and proddfog locphotes for those who cluded in the plannmg of the contrds for the econ of the raacfainray tfasEt adll govern die oootroUed period. had tniHBeK pending. omy in the post-freeze period. That became dear in Labor Day mcssi^ of The "Cost d livii^ Ccmncil" began issuing ques Meany said that, "in the absence of anything else AFL-OO Piesideat George Meany who spded ont tion and answra' press rdeases on the freeze provi- that would be acceptable to Ifoor," a board sufo as the sole labor must play in the seOh^ vp of coatiob skms, a tactic which the AFLCIO said, "does not the War Labor Board of World War 11 vintage on the nadcm's economy. ixwwlitwlc erfcwcemcDt." could be structured to serve foe needs of the nation. ^'What ever OOOKS aftn: dus {freeze), we aie iiadk And Sep. fosqih P. Addabbo, ^dcmg at a Meany said the kqrs to foat board had been a iridi our of^nri poritkm that we will oocpente m hrabhoon of Ate AFLHCIO Maritime Trades Depart- wUlingness on labor's part to give up strikes for a ft any ffan, any i^stera, pnmding that It is ciijallrillr. meot stm^y critidzed one d tiie loopholes, that of return {^ge d no lockouts by management; ar- 'i •• and provided it cdls bx eqnal sacriioe on the part seasomi vmsatams in tiie price of food. rangemrot of machinery to handle ^^ances as they of ail the pet^de," Meany told a gronp of "A ddU, after all, doero't have a seasana% ad- arose; mid voluatmy conqdiance with foe board's imted qppetite," Rq>. Addafabo said. findings. Lahore toagh posiliaa, the oesalt of a "If sudh a bomd d labor, business and foe public vole ol the Executive Couacfl on Apg. 19, wme estddished with labor partic^ation mid con was simHned ii^ in die councirs statement, send to a ft imd become apparent foat, evoi thou^ labor sent," Meany told a natHmwide televirion audience, padked {»ess conference by Mr. Meany. was not oooperating in tibe freeze, foe Pr^ident had. "we could give a no-strike pledge. 1 see no reason "The 6eeze is onequitable, imjust, unfan- and an- nsed powers granted to him under an act passed last why we coiddn't." w<»kaMe,^ die couBcil said. Thus fahor begte to train its big guns on Coa^ess, 'EqaaiSmiifioefarAir whidh lednned from a monfo's vacailon Sept. 8. Meany indicated foat labor would seek foe in 'The ^bct of (he Pread^^s freeze is to Meany admduled an ^pearance SepL 13 before clusion of a number d provisums in the Congres- every collective bmgoning agreement m private ia- foe ffrane Ways amd Means Conmiitiee;, where (he sicHial action «m the President's program. Ammg dwtry wfakh prorides a wage CH* sslaiy adiwtmBnt tax Itjjiilniion or^nste. In a Labm- Day week tbem: (hnhig the 90Hday period. Of course, cimplBycas wM end mtcrvicfw he sod foat labor's si^gest^is for al- • Equal sacrifice of all segments cd foe economy. thus pocket ^ditiaaal pro&s for dwh- prioes airoaify iBiaatiwes to foe Prestdenf s tax plan wMl be pre • Tax justice including the closing cf loopholes in lefiect wage incxeases that are doe, but wludi Ac sented ihmi. current tax law, and additional taxes cm profits to Presidraft si^ cannct be paid," the oooacd added. Prior to Meany's announcement, &^. W^mr D. insure business participation along with labor. The couflcd also struck out at the Ninon tax D.-Aak., diaiimsui of the Ways and Means • A fuU^dged enforcement agency to watch for package cailii^ k, "hfadison Avenue gmimickry." pmel, smd he was intere^ed in a further ^eed-up of violaticMis and assure the equality cd sacrifice. The comcd vowed to 'iight this ^¥eaw:i^ m the foe income (ax exenqition increise schedded in Jan. • Restoration cd fimds to be used to benefit 1973 and suggested for Jmi. 1972 by the President. welfare recipients, cities and other worthwhile proj In later remarks, Meany said that the 10 pcxcestt Rep. ItMIs said he foou^ it should become effec ects. inveament credit, 10 p^cent border tax tive as of AiBg. 15, the date of imposition of the wage/ • A central organizaticm to administer economic poite and the accderiukm of an increase in pdK fooeae. Mr. MMs also said he opposed recovery once the freeze is Idled. bnsinms Info foe Preridfent's 10 percent mvestmem li • cxranptions &om incoam taxes was a mistAe. In bis Labor Day message. President Meany "This leaves the President." Meai^ said, "with a fox crefot and the rnxxlo-at^ de^eciatkm allowance summed it up for rii woikin^Ben: '•igdinuiiliid % foe Afonml^atoB last January. d 9 •a Mother Superior of the orphanage looks over one of the gifts The Mother Superior of Ghenh Rang Orphanage helps Col. Witko and Capt. Trygve Haagensen brought to the orphanage by the Seatrain Carolina's crew. The of the Seatrain Carolina unpack some of the donated gifts delivered to the Qui Nhon facility by cute South Vietnamese orphan in the background had eyes the SlU-contracted vessel and her officers and crew. only for the photographer. Page 12 ^ Seafarers Log WWSWSffi IT! Ideas Are Reality' Louis J. G. Mercedes Bennie Morgan Alva McCullum A/ew York Mobile Son .Francisco Having graduated from HLSS I am very amazed at what I There is much to be learned at Piney Point three years ago, have learned since I have been here, your workshop studies I was impressed up Richard Joseph Weir, 49, passed Claude H. Fowler, 64, was an SIU away July 11 of pneunignia in the pensioner who passed away July 5 USPHS Hospital in San Francisco, after an illness of some years in Calif. A native of New Jersey, USPHS Hospital in New Orleans, Brother Weir was a resident of San La. An early member of the union. Francisco, Calif, when he died. He Brother Fowler joined in 1939 in the joined the union in the Port of New Port of Baltimore. He sailed in the York in 1948 and sailed in the deck deck department. Seafarer Fowler department. Weir had been sailing 28 was a resident of Una, S.C. when he years when he died. He was a Navy died. He served in the Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Among his from 1923 to 1926. Among his surr- survivors is his sister, Mrs. Veronica vivors is his brother, Clyde W. Hall of Union City, N.J. Cremation Fowler of Una. Burial was in Green was in Skylawn Memorial Park in land Memorial Gardens in Spartan San Mateo, Calif. burg, S.C. Clemmie Edward Mosley, 59, was John Francis Laughlin, 45, passed an SIU pensioner who passed away away Mar. 24 in Los Angeles, Calif. Laid to Rest June 14 of heart disease in Memorial A native of Illinois, Brother Laughlin In a solemn ceremony aboard the Rose Cify in the Medical Center in Savannah, Ga. A was a resident of Los Angeles when waters of the Pacific Ocean, shipmates of Brother native of Georgia, Brother Mosley he died. He joined the union in the Louis E. Meyers committed his ashes to the sea. was a resident of Savannah Beach, Port of New York in 1954 and sailed Abie Seaman Donald Smith (left) and Bosun John Ga. when he died. He joined the un in the steward department. He was DeCulty represented the officers and crew of the ion in the Port of Tampa in 1949 and an Army veteran of World War II. Rose Cify during the ceremony. Among his survivOTs is his mother. sailed in the steward department. He John S. Simpson, 75, was an SIU had been sailing 21 ye^ when he re Marvel G. Laughlin of Batavia, 111. pensioner who died May 23 in Ports tired in 1968. Among his survivors is Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, mouth General Hospital, Portsmouth, his son, Bruce Mosley of Savannah, Evanston, 111. Va. A native of North Carolina, Sea Ga. Burial was in Hillcrest Abbey, farer Simpson was a resident of Savannah, Ga. Eugene F. Goodwin, 64, passed Portsmouth when he died. He joined i ' away Mar. 16 of illness in San Fran the union in 1951 in the Port of Richard Alien Spronl, 33, passed cisco, Calif. A native of Nebraska, NOTfolk and sailed in the deck de away June 20 when he fell into the Brother Goodwin was a resident of partment. In 1961 he received a water going from a boat to the dock Minot, N.D. when he died. He joined safo.ty award for his part in making in Buras, La. A native of Maine, the union in the Port of New Or the Raphael Semmes an accident free Brother Sproul was a resident of Mo leans in 1944 and sailed in the en ship. &afarer Simpson was issued a bile, Ala. when he died. He joined gine department. Seafarer Goodwin picket duty card in 1961. Brother the union in the Port of MobUe in had been sailing 31 years when he Simpson retired in 1966 after 16 years a tsea. He has served in the I!',' 1963 and smled in the engine depart died. His son, Robert, was one of the I'' ment. Sproul served in-the Army from first recipients of an SIU scholarship. Army from 1924 to 1927. Among his 1955 to 1957. Among his survivors is Besides his son, Goodwin is survived survivors is his son, Millard R. Simp his wife, Helen. Seafarer Sproul's by his wife, Leoiie, and a daughter. son of Portsmouth. Burial was in St body was removed to Small Cemetery Cremation was in Skylawn Memorial Luke's Memorial Park, Isle of Wright in Cherryfield, Me. Park in California. County, Va. September 1971 v.; \ Page 15 - ttaKjaauLABit c ' \ 1 ! ROJ ! .n \\ 1 1 \ I - ir. ^111 iWII'libmnimnln. 1L_ />•i ^ r f r i JL-L r [ i T [ J I John Baneto (left) and Charles Leissle put finishing touches on a section of the innards of the new {J supertanker at the Seatrain shipbuilding Corp. facil ities at the old Brooklyn Navy Yard. What could be a long-overdue breakthrough for the United States In regaining its global shipbuilding superiority is close at hand with the current' construction of Seatrain's Super Tanker, the largest American-flag tanker Ever so surely the new supertanker begins to take ever built. Blueprints for five other tankers, two every year through at least shape on the ways. 1973 are also on the drawing board by the Seatrain Lines, Inc., an SlU-con- tracted company. These tankers will be American-built using union workers. The Brooklyn- based project is employing hundreds of workers from the immediate area. The company reports 800 men presently working at the old Brooklyn Navy Yard that has been taken over by Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. An estimated 200 men will be added on the project before the end of the year company officials said. That number will raise to 1500 persons by 1972 when the first of six vessels is scheduled to be launched. The first of the ships is unsubsidized. The next two will receive 42.06 percent subsidy from the U.S. government. This $44.6 million subsidy was approved in principle by the U.S. Maritime Administration in early August, the two 230,000-deadweight ton super tankers will be built at an estimated $106 million. This would make them the biggest ships ever built with subsidized funds and could be the first pure tankers constructed under the subsidy program. The agreement in principle is contingent upon Seatrain making arrange ments for its share of the financing program and in its willingness to comply with established rules for the amount of foreign trade in which such vessels must participate to be eligible for construction subsidy. The super tanker will be 1094 feet long and have a range of 15,000 nautical miles with a turbine of 50,000 hp. There are no foreign flag vessels that will meet the tanker's size for at least the next two years according to Seatrain Lines, Inc. -f The New York City skyline forms a backdrop as construction of .the supertanker goes on at the Seatrain yard. Page 16 Log •mm A vertical view of the rii-jLu T fXl t I I 1 T I T I l\l /{iiiiiii|i# partially-completed structure . I I L. ^ ^ J resembles a high-rise mtt .» .. .it I'i * •« itji- apartment building, but this structure will result in —i- the largest tanker plying the seas and providing more jobs for American seamen. Rod St Louis (left) and Nick Sila double-check a section of the new vessel. I r r' Photo-below, from the left, J. Vera, Carl Pathway and Errol Austin work k-': topside on the partially-compieted ship. ii. 1 J lii - r '• ft Welder Betram Nicholas seals some piping aboard the tanker. I' 1 it i A ground ievei shot shows the progress being made on the new supertanker in the Seatrain yards in Brooklyn. September 1971 ^ ^ Page 17 ri,, Nielsen Retires from Sea Unfair • .i; As Third Assistant Engineer to He didn't become a sailor discussing a problem in the few years became a chief elec imtil he was 43 years old, but engine department. trician. Labor Oo Not Sigwart (George) Nielsen quick Sine J Brother Nielsen had As an SIU member he ly made up for lost time. once taken a correspondence traveled all over the world for Shortly after entering the course in electronics, he was 18 years. Then in 1966 while • TT ) Buy SIU, Nielsen became an elec able to supply the answer the home on vacation, Nielsen re trician and in 1966 he passed electricians were seeking. ceived a letter from the union the exams for third assistant explaining the engineering up A New Job engineer. grading program offered by the Bom in 1905, Brother Niel The chief electrician was so SIU and MEBA, District 2. sen's sailing career didn't be impressed, he asked Nielsen to He attended the School of gin until 1948 when he joined join the engine department and Marine Engineering and when BARBER EQUIPMENT— when they arrived in port he tilleries products—Old Fitz the SIU and shipped out in the he received his Coast Guard Wahl aipper Corp., pro gerald, Cabin Still, Old Elk, recommended the new Seafarer steward department as a mess- endorsement as third assistant ducers of home barber sets. W. L. Weller. (Distillery man. to the Port Agent for a depart engineer. Seafarer Nielsen had (Int'l. Assoc. of Machinists Workers) As he was clearing the ment transfer. the distinction of being the and Aerospace Workers) MEAT PRODUCTS—Poultry tables on one of his early voy With his knowledge, Niel oldest man to gr^uate from CIGARETTES—R. J. Reyn Packers, Inc. (Blue Star ages, Nielsen overheard the sen was soon shipping out as the school. He was 62 at the olds Tobacco Co.—Camels, time. label products). (Amalga chief and assistant electricians assistant electrician and in a Winston, Salem, Tempo, mated Meat Cutters and For the next four years. Brandon, Doral, and Cava Brother Nielsen sailed out in Butcher Workmen) lier. (Tobacco Workers. Un PRINTING—^Kingsport Press his new job capacity and he ion) recently stated, "I'd still be "World Book," "ChUdcraft." sailing if not for doctor's CLOTHING—Reidbord Bros., (Printing Pressmen, Typog orders." Co., Siegal (H. I. S. brand) raphers, Bookbinders, Ma Always a conscientious suits and sports jackets, Kay- chinists, Stereotypers, and union member. Seafarer Niel nee boyswear, Richmond Electrbtypers) sen did not upgrade himself Brothers men's clothing, Se- NEWSPAPERS—Los Angeles well suits. Wing shirts, Met further because he felt the Herald-Examiner. (10 unions ro Pants Ca, and Diplomat union would not get enough involved covering 2,000 Pajamas by Fortex Mfg. Co. years of service out of him. workers) Amalgamated Clothing) Britannica Junior Encyclo Rewarding Career Judy Bond Blouses—(Inter pedia (Intl. Allied Printing He feels that the SIU and national Ladies Garment Trades Assn.) Workers Union) MEBA has "always been fair" RANGES—Magic C h e f. Pan to him. "I never had any FILTERS, HUMIDIFIERS— Pacific Division. (Stove, Fur trouble with either of them." Research Products Corp. nace and Allied Appliance A native of Hoboken, N.J., (Int'l. Assoc. of Machinists Workers) and Aerospace Workers) Seafarer Nielsen now lives in SHOES—Genesco Shoe Mfg. Absecon, N.J. with his wife and FURNITURE—blames Sterling Co—^work shoes . . . Sentry, daughters. He went to flora Corp., White Furniture Co., Cedar Chest and Statler, culture school as a yoimg man Brown Furniture Co., (Unit men's shoes . . . Jarman, aiid now intends to spend a ed Furniture Workers) Johnson & Murphy, Crest- good deal of time in his back Economy Furniture—B i 11- worth (Boot and Shoe Work yard attending tO his garden. Rite, Western Provinicial ers) Seafm-er Nielsen is a good and Smithtown Maple. (Up SPECIAL—AU West Virginia example of a man who didn't holsterers) camping and vacation spots, Sigwart (George) Nielsen, left, loolcs over his pension applica let his age stop him from hav La-2^-Boy Chair Co. (United (Latmrers) tion with SIU Representative John Dwyer. Nielsen retired as a ing a varied and fulfilling Furniture Workers) TOYSk-Fisher-Price toys (Doll 'M third assistant engineer. career. LIQUORS—Stitzel-Weller Dis & Toy Workers Union) Lawyer^ Judge, Seafarer Butler Retires from Sea; Starts New Career at 79 New Oileans, La. eral government in New Or sea. From 1915 to 1919 he When John W. Butler retired leans. In 1947, when the office had served in the Navy and from his law practice at the was moved to Fort Worth, had seen action in the'Atlantic age of 56, he intended to sail Tex., Butler decided he'd rath during World War I. out for only "a trip or two." er stay in his home state. He had been a chief store He ended up, however, sailing At that time, a personal keeper in the Navy and when 'enefits for 24 years and finally retir he began shipping with the ing last month at the age of 79. SIU he started in the steward Beaefffit 1% Butler was aptly called department. At his retirement iternity "Judge" during those 24 years he held the rating of steward. he sailed out of the Port of Butler sailed a good deal Mfical ExOTa«at|oja Pr<^aro New Orleans to places all over with the Waterman and Delta Benefits (Average $486,82) 18J4S 85 the world. lines and traveled to South He was bom on Dec. 5, America, Europe, the Middle p|5ai Beusfits 5.321 330 1891 in northem. Louisiana. East and the Far East. He also 2,636 33, When he finished his pre-law made many trips to Vietnam courses at Tulane University in in recent years. New Orleans, Butler traveled There are few SIU pension ...... 57,911 2,2; to New York and received his ers who have sailed beyond law degree from Columbia Uni their early seventies. Still en lan~BeoeSts Paid i4,063, 3,43 versity. ergetic at the age of 79, Sea After serving as assistant dis farer Butler is a definite ex trict attorney in Shre,veport, ception. La., for four years, Butler went In fact, even though he be on to become a judge in that friend of his suggested that he came eligible to retire two city. He served a four-year "go to sea" for awhile. That years ago, he delayed until re term on the bench. friend was SIU vice-president cently. Butler still wants to He later entered private Lindsey Williams. keep busy, however, and so he practice and subsequently took Butler wasn't totally inexpe has started an enterprise of his a job with a branch of the fed rienced about the ways of the own—a one-man mail business. Page 18 Seafarers Log »R»®5W |:i'[• V h.' SlU Members Retire to Life on the Beach Carias DeLeon, 63, joined the un ion in tfaft Port of New York in 1950 and sailed in the steward department. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Peter Paid Matoza, 52, is a native DeLeon continues to make his home of New Jerse yand now makes his there. He is an Army veteran of home in Elizabeth, N.J. He joined the World War II. Seafarer DeLeon union fai 1943 in the Pwt of Balti served picket duty in 1961 during more and sailed in the deck depart- Y . the Greater New York Harbor Strike n^t 'i- ^ in 1962 during the Moore Mc- Ctmnack-Robin Line beef. He re tired afto^ 25 years of sailing. 66y is a native of Pedro Padro, 64, is a native of l^ennqrlvaiua and now makes his Santurce, P.R. and now lives in Bay»- iKme in New Orkans, La. An early moB, P.R. An early member of the mendi» of tiie union. Brother Metros unkm. Brother Padro joined in 1939 icnned in 1939 m ibe Ptnt of Houston in the Port of Baltimore. He sailed and isalled m the deck departuMsL in the steward department. Seafarer He receiwed a personal safety award Padro served i»dtet duty in 1961. His ia 1960 liar his part in making the retirement ended a sailing career cd Aicoa Rammer an acddrat free ship. 39 years. As retkemenl ended a sauiiBg caiecr of 41 ycaas. fir., 47, jmned PL Rmaemm, 52, joined the Ae TOBon in the Port of New Yo^ imiaB in the Ptet of MobilB in 1951 hk 19^ and sailed in the deck de and sailed in the ileck partment. A native of SavanmA, Ga., Receives 1st Check A native vt Atihn, Bradier KOACT San loan cmitinues to make After twenty-fire years off sailinfr witii tfie SlU, inelnding fives m Mobile; Ah. Sea- n aw the saaae sfiipi, the EtbuAeth, his home there. Scaffuper Jniio Raia (left) teliied Co is a Nan7 vrtaenn of SlU Repreaentatire "Red" Camp- Wodd Whr a first monthly pension eheck to Kuix along wiA heat wMtcs. l\" 69, is a na tive of Ae Fh^f^pine Idmids mid now Frtmk W. Taylor, 69, B a native lives in Povtsmoutfa, Va. He joined Joseph Michael Thomas, 53, is a erf SmiAport, N.C. and now lives in native of Norwood, Mass. and con- die nniae m the Port of Norfolk in Baltime»e, Md. He joined Ae union 1949 and sailed in the steward de- tmues to make his home Aere. He in I95I and saifed in the engine de joined Ae union in Ae Port of Mo pwtmeot Broker Canonizado is a partment. Navy vcfemmi of World War II and bile m 1942 and smkd m Ae deck had saved in Ae Navy hrom 1921 department. tt» 1947. Jacob Joseph Cocda, 46, jomed the union m the Pmt of New Or 44, Bi ijnilil W. Thmnas, 61, joined leans in 1950 and sailed m Ae stew joined Ae raHon in the Port of New the unkm in the Port erf New Yorit ard d^Kirtment. A native of Louisi IMx Geteaas in 1944 and saled in the in 1948 and sailed in Ae dedc de- ana, BroAer Cuccia' now makes his deck dqtaitment A native oS. Flor partmoit. A native of SouA Caro- home m New Orleans, La. He is a ida, BroAa EldridgB now BUABS his ima. Seafarer Thomas now lives m Navy veteran of Wwld War II. Sea IKKTO in Moidk, Ala. Ru^, S^C. farer Cuccia retired after sailing 28 years. Bhvha Enah Uh^ 62, is a native of Florida aod aow makes Ins home in Tampa, Fia. An earfy memba of 62, is a native B. Ivcy, 49, is a native of the omoB, BroAer EBb joiiKd kt of Puerto Rko and now makes hb Marion, Ala. and b now ending his 1939 ia the Pdrt of Tampa and saSed home in Ae Bronx, N.Y. He jmned retirement m Mol^, Ala. He joined [C^ in Ae deck dcpartmeitt. Ife partici- the unkm m 1946 m the Pent of Mo- I V Ae onioit m the Port erf New York paScd hi Ae Giaaier New York Har an 1942 and salted in Ae steward bite and sailed m the steward d^>art- t''- ' bor Shrike of 1961. Bnrfher Ellis deparhnent. Bnrfher Vdazquez served ment. He b a Navy veteran of World •^- ' served in Ae Navy from 1927 to as department dogate white sailing. War II. 1932. His retirement ended i careet of 39 y»rs. Retirees Receive First Pension Checks at Various Ports ir- I • ; -*• f lI'l"'j» •• Seafarer Guy Sorenson (r^t) receives his first monthly disability check, togeAer Seafarer Arthur Samson (left) received his first monthly pension check from SIU wiA best wishes, from SltJ Frankfort Port Agent Harold RaAbnn. BroAer So West Coast Representative Frank Drozak at last monA's membership meeting renson began sailing in 1924 and last sailed as a wiper for Roen Steamship Co. in the Port of San Francisco. BroAer Samson joined Ae SIU m Ae Port of in Michigan. MohUe m 1939. September 1971 Page 19 SlU Ships' Committees ... i' . . Bridging the Communication Gap The SIU Ships' Ceinmittees exist to serve the union's members at sea. And by serving the members, they also serve the union as a whole. Each Simday while at sea it is the duty of each ship's committee ctiairman to call a meeting of all unlicensed personnel. These meetings provide a forum for the individual member to voice his feelings and opinions on matters him in particular and the SIU in general. These thoughts, suggestions and criticisms are recorded and forwarded to the union's headquarters ashore. Here they are reviewed and in cases where they wfll best serve the greatest number, they are implemented. These meetings serve as more than a one-way street. At the meetings members are informed of uiiat has been taking place at unim headquarters and halls across the country. In this way they are kept abreast of what the SIU is tknng in tlKir interests. Only through full and active participatkm Ity all members can the ships' com mittee meetings be productive. By taking part in these meetings each member is benefitting not only himself, but also his brothers in the SIU. There are six members the standing ship's committee with three elected and three appointed delegates, but every Seafarer is urged to attend each meeting and become involved in the proceedings. The six include the ship's committee chair man, the education director, the secretary-reporter, and elected representatives of the deck, engine and steward departments. The chairman is responsitde for calling the meeting and preparing an agpndj*. He also moderates the group to insure proper parliamentary procedure is used to guarantee every member's-right to be heard. The education director is charged with maintaining a shipboard library of nninn publications and must be able to answer any questions relating to union iqtgrading and educational programs. The secretary-reporter serves as a recorder of the minutes of the meeting and is responsible for relaying the minutes, and recommendations to SIU headquarters. Each of the elected department delegates is concerned with questions relating to the entire crew, in general and the members of his department, in particular. MOUNT VERNON (Victory Carriers)—The Mount Vernon is presently in the Far East on the shuttle run between the Philippines and the Persian Gulf. Standing The SIU ships' committees have succeeded in bridging the communications bar from left are: Howard Perry, engine delegate; James Wilson, deck delegate; rier between a far-flung membership and the ofiflcials entrusted to head the union. Robert McGonogle, ship's chairman, and J. C. Harris, steward delegate. Ship's They have succeeded in keeping the membership informed and active in the highest secretary-reporter Alex Brodie is in foreground of photo. democratic traditions. . -An ' ' - J -1| NEWARK (Sea-Land)—Members of the Newark's ship's committee from left TAMPA (Sea-Land)—SeatecTaround table, from left, are: G. Hatcherson, ship's are: G. Callard, deck delegate; C. Dammeyer, ship's chairman; C. Utz, ship's chairman; K. Abarons, educational director; A. Rummel, steward delegate, and secretary-reporter; V. Silva, steward delegate, and P. McAneney, engine dele- M. Mullins, deck delegate. Standing are A. Castelo and R. 8. Barnes, engine gate. delegate and ship's secretary-reporter respectively. TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Waterways)—After a voyage to England and back BALTIMORE (Sea-Land)—Seated clockwise around table in crew's mess are: again the Transidaho's committee relaxes in the crew's recreation room. From members of the Baltimore's ship's committee: S. Garcia, engine delegate; G. left are: A. Kazmierslci, deck deiegafe; A. Shrimpton, ship's secretary-reporter; Alexander, deck delegate; C. Wilson, steward delegate; S. Divane, educational L. Cepeda, educational director; F. Gaspar, ship's chairman; P. Marcinowski, director; J. Cruz, secretary-reportr, and J. Delgado, ship's chairman. engine delegate; F. Rakas, steward delegate.' Page 20 •.X . • "• Seafarers Log SlU Arrivals Sbaron McC^, bom Nov, 18, Tyrone Toliver, bom Apr. 15, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil James McCray, Norfolk, Va. liam Toliver, Jr., New Orleans, Muriel Dunnam, born Nov. 30, La. 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ron Sandy Arch, bom Apr. 5, ald G. Dunnam, IrN'ington, Ala. 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jo Allen Hendricks, bom May 13, seph G. Arch, New Orleans, La. 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Al Lester Gordon, bom Mar. 2, bert L. Hendricks, Mobile, Ala. 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Don Dawn LeBianc, bom Apr. 3, ald J. Gordon, Cleveland, Ohio. 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fran Arthur Nickerson, bom Mar. cis A. LeBianc, Liberty, Miss. 22, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Dawn Nicholson, born Mar. Clifford L. Nickerson, New Or 20, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. leans, La. Another group of Seafarers to earn their full books gather to Alexander T. Nicholson, Norfolk, Doris Rivera, bom Jan. 12, Seafarers gether at union headquarters in Brooklyn before returning to Va. 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edi Qualify for their ships. From left are: F. DeLeon, C. Bailey, J. Hall, P. Poin- Christopher RoDins, bom Mar. son Rivera, Bro(Alyn, N.Y. sette, J. Talley, E. Rokicki, J. Hayes, H. Jankoski, J. Clowes, 18, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Allen Sellers, bom Nov. 21, Full Books 0. Carr, and J. Crapeau. Robert R. Rollins, Bellflower, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ron Calif. ald B. Sellers, Sr., Jacksonville, .1- Ann Marie Yaekei, bom May Fla. 3, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lakesha bom Apr. 5, Howard Yaekei, North Babylon, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Clai- N.Y. bome Spears, Jr., Mobile, Ada. Hridi Markva, bom Mar. 16, Jimmy Carr, bom Oct. 15, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Cam Marina, Frankfort, Mich. eron C. Carr, Columbia, La. Murray Prewitt, bom Apr. 17, Douglas Hennmger, bom Apr. 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs, Hugh 22, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lee Piewitt, Port Neches, Tex. Robert J. Henninger, Sr., Balti Julia Robmon, bom Nov. 27, more, Md. 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. J. C. Kylen Kirkwood, bom to Sea Roberson, New Orleans, La. farer and Mrs. Hobart R. Kirk wood, Jacksonville, Fla. li)- Michelle McDtmald, bom Apr. 13, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Sammitha Kellum, bom Jan. Alexander F. McDonald, Oak 14, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. land, Calif. Charles H. Kellum, Bacliff, Tex. Ronald Roman, Jr., bom May Chrisfine Lynch, bom Apr. Porfmar Receives Safety Award 20, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. 28, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Patrick A. J. Lynch, San Fran The SlU-contracted Porfmar was honored last month for having the finest safety record in the Ronald M. Roman, Dundalk, Calmar Steamship fleet during 1970. The Porfmar had no work-related accidents despite more Md. cisco, Calif. Tracy Jarvis, bom May 16, than 295,704 hours of service. She now has a total of 584,832 hours without a single injury Marleen Bonefont, bom Apr. in the last two years. Attending the award presentation were from left: J. K. Sheets, able sea 1971, to SeaJParer and Mrs. 30, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. man; Carl Andre, chairman of Calmar's accident prevention committee; James Jervey, opera Walter A. Jarvis, Jr., Portsmouth, Joseph Bonefont, New York, tions manager for the company; J. Q. Conrad, chief officer; R. E. Ruff, able seaman; Captain N.Y. Va. Robin Beatty, bom Apr. 29, Victor Raymond, master of the Porfmar; J. J. O'Mara, Bosun; A. F. Cherney, Calmar vice pres Yvonne King, borti Oct. 26, ident; C. G. McLellan, able seaman; R. W. Sullivan, ordinary seaman, R. W. Hodges, ordinary 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil- 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Don seaman. ald M. King, Seattle, Wash. lian J. Beatty, Jr., Lake Charles, Raymond PeDgr, bom Apr. 15, La. 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. WOliam Bentz, bom July 10, Franklin J. Pelky, Honor, Mich. 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Henry Cify of Alma Angela Austin, bom Apr. 28, G. Bentz, Guaynabo, P.R. 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mel- Joan Wade^ born May 23, In Far Easf vin S. Austin, Jr. 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. aclion line Theanna Geiger, bom Apr. 24, Johnell Wade, New Orleans, La. Brother Hans Schmidt, ship's ^rers action line seafarers action line 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ran Clarence Jones, born Dec. 22, chairman aboard the City of dal L. Geiger, St. Clair, Mich. 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Clar Alma (Waterman) reports his J Jorge Calix, Jr., born Mar. 13, ence Jones, New Orleans, La. ship is out on a five month voy s 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jorge Mary Bird, bom July 10, age to ports in the Persian A. Calix, Kenner, La. 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob Gulf after crewing up in the In addition to the grievances and contract questions Paulino Flores, Jr., bom Apr. ert B. Bird, Chicago, 111. port of New Orleans. "We have which are settled by patrolmen at sign-offs and sign-ons, 23, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard O'Brira, bom July 23, hit the jackpot this trip and and by the SIU Contract Enforcement Department, ques Paulino Flores, Jr., Hoboken, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rich have a great crew of SIU men N.J. ard D. O'Brien, Bricktown, N.J. tions from Seafarers involving contract interpretations are aboard," adds Schmidt. Raymond Landroh, bom May James Bigner, bom July 13, received at Union Headquarters in New York. 6, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. In the tradition of the SIU, Jesus M. Landron, Brookljm, James R. Bigner, Slidell, La. the "oldtimers" aboard are These communications cover the range of working con N.Y. Nod Schdes, born Sept. 10, lending a helping hand to some ditions, pension and welfare questions and other related Andrea Gyres, bom Nov. 1, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. of the younger crewmembers. subjects. Because they are often of general interest to mem James T. Scholes, Sr., Bay St. 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jo All three departments report bers, the questions and answers are reprinted in the Log. seph CjTCs, Jr., New Orleans, Louis, Miss. everything running smoothly. La- Charles Murphy, bom Jan. 31, Rodoey I'i^lson, bom Mar. 20, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. The first foreign port will be 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rus Claude Murphy,' Jr., Aransas Capetown, South Africa, fol Question: sell T. Wilson, Virginia Beach, Pass, Tex. lowed by Karachi, Pakistan, How does the 8-12 oiler work while in port on port Va. Micfaari Smifli, bom May 20, Bombay, India and Aquaba, watches? Is he watch stander or day worker? Nicole Haradon, born Feb. 17, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Carl Jordan. The City of Alma was 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Hen Smith, Jr., St Albans, West Va. due. home in New Orleans Answer: ry M. A. Humdon, Pacifica, Mdanie Avig, bom June 12, around August 15. "Oilers on Day Work—Steam. Calif. 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. "They shall assist the engineers in maintenance and re- John Quinter, bom Jan. 14, Mervin F. Avig, Baltimore, Md. W. H. Simmons is ship's sec 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. John TVacd Wilkins, bom May 15, retary-reporter; L. C. Smith, piar work in engine room, machine shop, shaft alley, ice- J. Quinter, Philadelphia, Pa. 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ray educational director; J. Gon machine room, and storeroom when located in, or adja Semi Snook, bom Dec. 8, mond G. Wilkins, Saint Ignace, zalez, steward delegate; W. E. cent to engine room. They shall not be required to do any 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Glenn Mich. Byrd, deck delegate; W. R. G. Snook, Madisonville, Texas. Timothy Rackard, born May. Frampton, engine delegate. cleaning of boilers, painting, cleaning paint, polishing James Copeland, bom Mar. 9, 30, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. work, wirebrushing, chipping or scaling without the pay 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. James Gene A. Rackard, Atmore, Ala. ment of overtime" Harvey Temples, bom Apr. UTU Members Elect T. Copeland, Granite City, 111. "Oilers on Donkey Watch may be required in addition Antonio Ross, bom Apr. 28, 26, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Chesser As President 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose Harvey D. Temples, Bogalusa, to oiling auxiliaries to do maintenance work in the engine Ross, Ponce, P.R. La. The United Transportation room between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. without payment of over Union elected A1 H. Chesser as John Evans, born Dec. 4, 1970, Rowdy Schettl, born Oct. 10, time weekdays." to Seafarer and Mrs. John G. 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob its new president at its conven Evans, Mathews, Va. ert Charles Schettl, Manitowoc, tion in Miami, Fla. Reference: Mriinda Dial, born June 4, Wise. Chesser, who served as leg The new Standard Freightship Agreement, Article IV, Nicole Robinson, born May 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Pal islative director for the UTU estine R. Dial, Toledo, O. 13, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Section 29 (f). Kathiyn Cudworth, born July Ulyesses Robinson, Dallas, Tex. since it was formed in 1970, 22, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Prentiss Walker, bom May succeeds Charles Luna, who John M. Cudworth, Wanchese, 23, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. reached the union's mandatory N.C. Prentiss Walker, Gretna, La. retirement age of 65. September 1971 Page 21 Seafarers Earn Coast Guard Endorsements Social Security Pays Workers at Age 72 The faOomng qmstbms con- AB ot dbeac steps ase CK- cendng Sodei Security benefits plnBDd in detafl in a fesfiet-— were received at SlU Head to Qnesiiaa die Dtoci- quarters. The SW tSaff wel siaa Made an Yanr daim." It comes hupdries from Seedarers is and thdr dependents. Q. f was 72 on Apffl 23, Q, I an enwiied in die 1971, and na stai wotmg. is aMM&cal nsnanoe part of iied- it tnie I can ooOoGt mondi- icane. Dnri^ a seoent iBnm, ty social seanity cadi benefits I paid the bOs my doctor sent even I coodnBe to sradc? to liedicMe. If I fed that Med icare did not pagr me enoogb A. Yes. Retircnent mongr, is fhene anything I can see not lednced for people 72 do? and over who oontimie to wade. A. Yes. Yon miqr leqneat Yon shoDhl igifiy for these who handles Medl- benefits 2 or 3 nKmdis befne ponr ana to n- yam bkfiiday at aiqr social se- view yam dbasL Yon eaa Prepared! fo retam fo sea with flieir Coast Guard liMioaf fidmts ia (heir podEots are, from Mt, eority office. seated: S. Argav. V. Oiea, J. Ward, and W. Hadge. Standmg. SfU instraclor IM Oedbar, X mpiest at your so- EbeHiardt, F. Kidd, J. ¥feiaiiis. and A. Ora^ads. Q. hty brotho, who is 36 aeomil|r office. If yon dis- and has a family of fonr, was agcee mth this review dedskm, Imrt in an aoddein ahnost a yon may leqnert a bearing be t . * »•?> year ago and in^ woiidpg. lie fore a hraring officer. I appGed for sodd seemly ffis- 11m bodUet 'Yow to sMiy benefits, and just last on Y« week diQr toid him be want far ffinUed flwnigh to get bene fits. I feel he is. Is theie any- Ao- tfamg BKxe be can do? tad. Yon can gat a copy free A. Yes. The Soda! secmiQr at any aocni seumily office. office has alieatfy explaiiied to Q. I am a UhonH- an heaa^ yom brodier than he can re Sinoe I work for quest a leoonwdrtation. Bat he mtot make tins reipiest witlim the year, I nqpwst a state- 6 monrire of the that the of my canMHg from so- initial dedsioa was made. A re- Kcnrily ewety few yems. oonsadecatioa is a onmplfflB ne- The last Btdrmrnt I got did of his case. If your brafil- not iQpoe vrith n^ own records. cr then disagices whfa the le- How can I get tins carrerted? oonsideratiaa he can A. Get in touch with nay mpiest a heating before a sochd secnrity office fwon^itty bearing exanriner of the Social so that the ^ffifcreiices cm be 1 Security AdarinistiHtaan. After cleared Yon ffiouU brh^ Having passed tfieir Coast Guard exams for lifeboat tickets, tfwse nine Seafi taim pride ie this, ymir brother can taloe his al^ with yon any wage re ffwlr aciiieveiiieiit.chi Seated, from left, are: WHIie Madison, Owen Fraisse, Steve Fofest, umd Wil case to an Appeals Counci, ceipts, waA eeootds, or ai^ liam Ramirez. Standing, Thomas Seager, Ronald Sders Sr., Pad Horn, J • . --•-V,?: I " " " •• the r; EIMER S^- .'^'Jl' S-: »',4:',,.,'*^„>!»- •" ii{'• ti/i IPir I The newest and most powerful triple-screw Air-conditioned facilities onboard the ELMER Seafarers will gladly welcome the ACBL's towboat operating on the inland waterways, the are her living quarters, two television-equipped barges as they operate along the inland water BILL ELMER, was christened July 16 in Mem lounges for use by the crew, galley and dining ways system of the nation. The ELMER will phis. This 8,400 hp. towboat is the first of four area, engineer's control room and pilothouse. principally operate in the lower Mississippi River planned additions to the American Commercial The towboat is also designed with an innovation between New Orleans and Cairo. With each mari Barge Line Co. (ACBL) fleet, which is manned in communications equipment not found on any time addition. Seafarers can look forv^rd to by the SlU's Inland Boatmen's Union. other river boat—a radio-operated teletype sys more jobs. And, that is always welcomed. The ACBL provides low-cost barge shipping tem and a closed-circuit television system. on the Mississippi, Arkansas, Ohio, Illinois and Missouri Rivers, as well as to the Gulf intra- coastal waterways and other American inland waters. Nearly 1,000 barges are operated in the ACBL fleet which traces its origin to the coal hauling activities of the Beattyville Company on the Kentucky River in 1915. Designed and built in the shipyard of Jeffboat, Inc., Jeffersonville, Ind., the ELMER is the 38th in ACBL service and carries 1,800 hp. more than the next largest boats in the fleet. ACBL, the nation's largest barging enterprise, l\ -•' and Jeffboat, Inc., one of the country's largest and busiest inland shipyards, became part of the Iniand Waterways Services division of Texas 1)^ Gas Transmission Corp. when companies of American Commercial Lines, Inc., were merged into Texas Gas in 1968. The new craft was named for W. M. "Bill" Elmer, chairman and chief executive officer of Texas Gas. Elmer has been an official of that firm for 24 years. Foilowing the traditional champagne bottle christening against the capstan, Mrs. W. M. ll-Jf "• •. Elmer, the vessel's sponsor, was presented with a. The new ACBL barge, Bill Elmer moored at a Memphis wharf. a silver tray by ACBL President, Capt. Floyd H. b. Mrs. W. M. Elmer, the vessel's sponsor, christens the Elmer. Blaske. Capt. Jack D. Wofford, ACBL vice presi dent, barging operations, presented a house flag c. Robert Summers (right), lead deckhand aboard the Bill Elmer and SIU- m • to Capt. W. 0. Watson, master of the ELMER. IBU member, discusses the new towboat's capabilities with SIU-IBU repre- Tennessee Sen. Howard H. Baker, Jr. was the vice president in charge of operation, looks on. principal speaker at the afternoon christening d. Paul Drozak, (left) SIU-IBU representative meets Capt. Jack Bullard, ceremonies. marine superintendent, ACBL, while Capt. Jack D. WoflFord (center), ACBL I'h-' ELMER'S capabilities of more than 45,000 tons sentative Paul Drozak. of cargo can be safeiy and speedily moved by the new barge and 191,000 gallons of fuel oil can be carried in the large tanks built into the ves sel's hull. , |: Measurnig 180 x 52 x 11 feet, the ELMER has a normal operating draft of SVz feet. It is propul sion-powered by three diesel engines, each rated ili 2,800 hp. at 900 rpm. f*., I September 1971 Page 23 Furuseth 'Unionism Convert' Miller Reminisces on Career sA way if0m aft fhh see ©jiff BfOhfrtng Homer Miller leaned back against a deck men were emancipated from the misery and lOpf from under imgidfs mdjBok -drqpjit^ Ij: wiai^ io liyevpoh my ttafhe VvV pillar in front of the Charles S. Zimmerman degradation which had long characterized their berthed at Piney Point, Md., and vividly retold sailing careers. The passage of the Seaman's Act of his first meeting with a Norwegian immigrant in 1915, aptly called the "Seaman's Bill of some 47 years ago.. Rights", spelled out the basic rights of seamen "I never forgot what he said," the 68-year old and helped build the union. seafarer noted. He was emphatic in his philos "All the men respected Furuseth. You could iThh: ophy of never wanting a man on his side who not buy him," Miller remembered. Fastly hold iWe dtdkm off a Aep,-_ - would sell his word or his respect for any ing to Funiseth's ideals. Miller has often used i7h& 'stiiiif fond he'fl fiyer have taneoih hm amount of money. He did not want a man the labor spokesman's words to convince fellow "who backed down on his obligations." shoreside workers to imionize. . I A strongly implanted impression was left on A year following his chance meeting with - Miller as a result of this meeting, for the words Furuseth, Miller shipped out to Norfolk, Va., were spoken by Andrew Furuseth, father of the and sailed-with Pocahontas Steamship Com American maritime labor movement. pany. It was his first sailing experience. >n>6f.#h#:-4riNtv The young seafarer was shown to the engine Funiseth's influence room and instructed how to keep switching a 'Wfkm Miller was only 22 when he accidently walked scoop shovel from his right hand to his left into a meeting in San Franisco in 1924 and hand. "That was all the training I got." was "converted to unionism" by Furuseth. The "It's prety hard to describe what four hours dedicated Furuseth discussed the unsafe, un in that fire room were like—^it was pure hell!" healthy and unfair seafarers' life during the Miller added, he lost 20 pounds during his dark days before the imion was formed. Those first week on that job. were the days when shipboard food was "slop", While aboard a tanker in 1928, he Joined the foc'sles were rat-infested, wages were substand International Seaman's Union and in 1953, the ard, 10- and 12-hour watches were common SIU. place, and overtime was as unheard of as leisure Pride in Piney Point Richard Plasdkowsid Anyone knowing the whereabouts time. > Your mother asks that you of Brother Arlo Klein is asked Under the strongly pricipalled philosophy of Keenly aware of the radical changes since his cdntact her as soon as possible. to call 213-371-0518. Furuseth and men like Harry Lundeberg, sea- early sailing days. Miller glanced with pride Gerald R. Schartel Charles Moscarella — f around the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman Please contact Marine Carriers Your sister, Mrs. Jennie Arcos, ship. "I talked to one kid here who wants to Corp., 17 Battery Place, New would like to bear from you by be chief engineer." York, New York in reference to letter at 361 12 St., Niagara The educational training and sailing experi your unclaimed wages. Falls, N.Y. 14303. ence that the young trainees learn at the school Eric Tome John Dunn are of particular interest to Miller. He wants Pat Harris asks that you con Robert Goodlow asks that you to send a distant relative to the facilities. "I'll tact her as soon as possible at contact him at Daily, 150 Hazel- 4551 N.W. 12 St., Ft. Lauder wood Ave., Rahway, New Jer send him to Piney Point when he's 16 and I'm dale, Fla. 33312. sey 07065. sure he will be a man when he comes out," the Michael PIsidn William John Hanna, Jr. Seafarer said. George Gano would like to Your local Selective Service As for himself. Brother Miller is planning to hear from you at 6514 Keystone Board asks that you contact them sail a year more before retiring. His attendance St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19135. inunediately at 500 Widener at the fourth SIU Educational Conference at Andrw Lesmansky Building, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107. HLSS has helf>ed him look forward to retire Please contact your sister-in- Jcdin Hopkins ment. law, Marion Russell, at 3 Dipon It is urgent that you call your "I've been afraid of retiring, but now I have Ave., Worcester, Mass. 01605. sister, Gladys Hopkins, at 212- something to look forward to, to keep me Her telephone number is 617- 485-6741 or 212-498-0511. active." He was referring to the Piney Point 852-2752. Robert Orion Smith Ario L. Klein Please contact your sister, Mrs. vacation facilities, where he plans to spend his Your brother, Carl N. Klein, J. Frank Walker as soon as possi Brother Homer Miller smiles with pride and summers attending classes when they ^gin for asks that you contact him im ble. Phone 704-692-2435, Besse satisfaction in the SlU's accomplisnments at older Seafarers. "A Seafarer is never too old for mediately at 2409A Curtis Ave., mer City, N.C. Urgent business HLSS. education," Miller said. Redondo Beach, Calif. 90278. matter. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you CONSTTTUTIGNAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a cific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Seafarers Appeals Board. verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by available in all Union halls. All members should obtain Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so findings and recommendations. Members of this committee If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, affected should immediately notify headquarters. may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop separate findings. erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has rights are clearly set forth in the SAJ constitution and In the Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employ accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer ers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to management representatives and their alternates. All expen This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. ditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finan ports. The responsibility for 10 policy is vested in an edi SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. cial records are available at the headquarters of the various torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue trust funds. Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its legislative and political objectives which will serve the best ranks, one individual to carry out this re^nsibility. " interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Do are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to nation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances arid political activities are conducted for the membership If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or should any member pay any money for any reason unless arid the Union. seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals require any such payment be made without supplying a re If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitu address for this is: given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have tional right of access to Union records or Information, he Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board been required to make such payment, this should immediately should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at head 27S-20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 be reported to headquarters. quarters by certliied mall, return receipt requested. Page 24 Seafarers Log mm -, '' "•-''J. ' Each month, scores of voyages begin and end in the ports of die Far East for SIU crews and SlU-contracted vessels. electrician Warren Lewis put the These men and ships are responsible for machinery in ship-shape condi carrying a steady stream of cargoes to tion again so that cargo handling for the TRANSGLOBE continued and f rcMn the United States to nearly a without much "down-time." score of countries in the area. h. In Yokosuka, Japan Bosun Norlin To a good many Seafarers ports such as Barry examines one of the new Naga, Kobe, Pusan, Tainan, and Cho Lon are movies the crew will be enjoying aboard the Seatrain Florida. as familiar to them as San Francisco, The crew has rented 18 films New York, Baltimore, and New Orleans. for their upcoming three month a. Aboard the TRANSGLOBE in Naha, voyage at a cost of $25 per man Okinawa, chief electrician John or $1,000 for the entire trip. l^eo (left) watches the relays After viewing these plms, they go through sequence following will be swapped to other SIU ships repairs. Brother Meo and second for new ones. c. d. c. On a clear day you can see for ever from the top of the forward stack aboard the O^RSEAS ROSE. IV ' 'v;«, J-• y-; , Able seaman Walt Weaver, master of r y all he surveys, as he works a Ir ' block and tackle into position at the rim of the stack. d. Aboard the OVERSEAS ROSE oiler Bob Kisosondi (left) examines a section of pipe with second !| . assistant engineer Ronald Sar gent. Kisosondi, a graduate of the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, is now hitting the books to earn his third assistant engineer's license. e. In the crew's mess aboard the OVERSEAS ROSE are (I to r ); Dave Kisosondi, oiler; Bob Koczian, wiper; Jim Lilly, crew messman, and Dan Connor, pantryman. f. Top to bottom; SIU Yokohama Port Agent Prank Boyne; Bill Mucci, U.S. Consul in Naha, Okinawa; Les Hauer, manager of the United I-' Seamen's Service Club in Okinawa; John Tsatos, former manager of I- the United Seamen's Service Club. •:K; ;.;V ' . > :•• '• • TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), VANTAGE HORIZON (Van- Waterways), Mar. 14—Chairman F. May 16—Chairman N. D. Gillikin; cor), June 13—Chairman J. W. Alt- J. Smith; Secretary J. W. Mims; Secretary L. Ceperiano; Deck Dele statt; Secretary S. T. Arales; Deck Deck Delegate C. C. Smith; En gate James J. Connors; Engine Delegate J. J. Connors; Engine gine Delegate W. R. Shoun; Stew Delegate Howard F. Menz; Stew Delegate W. Bowler; Steward Dele ard Delegate A. P. Lopez. $46 in ard Delegate Rafael Padilla. Some gate T. Harris. No beefs and no ship's fund. All is well in all de disputed OT in deck and engine de disputed OT. partments. partments. SL 181 (Sea-Land), June 23— CONNECTICUT (Ogden Marine), SEATRAIN PUERTO RICO Chairman Anthony J. Palino; 'Sec May 23—Chairman C. Lineberrey; (Seatrain), Apr. 11—Chairman, C. retary G. Walter; Deck Delegate Secretary L. Banks; Deck Delegate L. England; Secretary J. McPhaul; Horace B. Gaskell; Engine Dele G. P. Scott; Engine Delegate James Deck Delegate M. F. Kramer; &i- gate James R. Messec; Steward Shay; Steward Delegate John Faber. gine Delegate W. O. Barrincau; Delegate Stonewall Jackson. Some Some disputed OT in engine de Steward Delegate Robert Pattee. disputed OT in engine department. partment. Vote of thanks to the Everything is nmning smoothly. Vote of thanks ot the steward de steward department for a job well Vote of thanks to the steward de partment for a job well done. done. partment for a job well done. STEEL SEAFA^R (Isthmian), LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), May HASTINGS (Waterman), June Jime 13—Chairman A. Donnelly; 2—Chairman R. D. Eisengreaber; 13—Chairman J. Kennedy; Secre Secretary J, P. Baliday; Deck Dele Secretary G. P. Ghlu. $60 in ship's tary G. Trosclair. No beefe were gate John Wilson; Engine Delegate fund. No beefs were reported. reported; Vote of thanks to the Kevin W. Conklin; Steward Dele STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), steward department for a job well gate Edward Dale. No beefs, every ^•1 May 28—Chairman Leonard Ma- done. thing is running smoothly. -1 ham; Secretary, Roque Macaraeg; BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), SACRAMENTO (Ogden Ma Deck Delegate Thomas H. Holt; May 2—Chairman Jim Tanner; rine), June 13—Chairman Carl Engine Delegate, Russell M. Somen; Secretary John Burke, Sr.; Deck Thompson; Secretary Sam S. Steward Delegate Francis Ward. Delegate Leimy Zintz; Engine Del Brown; Deck Delegate M. F. Cur 1 $10 in ship's fund. Some disputed egate A1 Fry; Steward Delegate ry; Engine Delegate P. Pringi; OT in deck department to be taken B. M. McNally. $31 in ship's fund. Steward Delegate Jesus Granadas. up with patrolman. No beefs reported. No beefs were reported. MARYMAR (Calmar), May YAKA (Waterman), June 13— STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), 23—Chairman L. E. Joseph; Sec Chairman George A. Burch; Secre June 13—Chairman Lee Hans; Sec retary N. Kondylas; Deck Delegate tary C. L. Shirah; Deck Delegate retary Angel Seda. $7 in ship's Walter Smith; Engine Delegate D. Williams; Engine Delegate Her fund. No beefs were reported. Walter M. Mitchell. Everything is man Wilkerson; Steward Delegate MOBILE (Sea-Land), June 6— nmning smoothly with no beefs. E. N. Gray, Sr. Dispute OT in deck Chairman H. Libby; Secretary J. Seafarer Victor O'Brianl Is shown top^e aboartf the SIU- ' Vote of thanks to the steward de- and engine departments. Vote of Delise. $15 in ship's fund. No beefs .-'mntritcli^//^ew''as-'the'aiup ~ itW :ifee/Pahnma'vC^'ii^K:' paitment for a job well done. thanks to Brothers Gray and Shirah were reported. Everything is run Brother O'Brifutt has heera. ahoerti the /aser lor the ia«t ANDREW JACKSON (Water for a job well done. ning smoothly. Vote of thanks to thi^ xmnitlM. Upon the amysl ht the port of New man), Apr. 11—-Chairman W. E. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), the steward department for a job Chlesns, Brother O^Qipijrnf, who l» 70 Czajkowski; Secretary, Thomas May 21—Chairman Jim Tanner; well done. tm penuon to the headh. Photo was sahfeiitt^ Liles, Jr. Some disputed OT in Secretary John Burke, Sr.; Deck BRADFORD ISLAND (Steu- his shipntates who wit^ed him a happf le^irensetil. . deck and steward department. Delegate Lenny Zentz; Engine Dele art Tankers), June 29—Chair CHARLESTON (Sea-Land), June gate A1 Fry; Steward Delegate man G. E. Annis; Secretary T, 13—Chairman John Albert!; Sec B. J. McNally. $31 in ship's fund. Savage. Some disputed OT in retary R. Aguial; Deck Delegate No beefs. deck department to be taken up Jose Cortez; Engine Delegate Pat DEL ORG (Delta), May 16— with boarding patrolman. rick Rogers; Steward Delegate Chairman Antoine Kerageogiou; Juan Hernandez. $16 in sUp's Secretary James W. Sumpter. $8 in COLUMBIA TRADER (Co In fhe Galley Aboard Overseas Joyce fimd. Spme disputed OT in deck ship's fimd. Some disputed OT in lumbia), Apr. 25 — Chairman department. deck department to be taken up Lewis Fitton; Secretary C. N. . STONEWALL JACKSOP^ (Wa with patrolman. Discussion held re Johnson; Engine Delegate R. S. terman), June 6—Chairman Rob garding shortage of ship's stores. Sullivan; Steward Delegate A. B. ert Broadus; Secretary Robert EL SEATRAIN OHIO (Seatrain), C^oleman. No beefs and no dis Richer, Deck Delegate Daniel W. May 17—Chairman Tom Kelsey; puted OT. Mizell; Engine Delegate Joseph J. Secretary W. Fitch; Deck Delegate RAMBAM (American Bulk), Logan, Jr.; Steward Delegate. Dar- Paul L. Whitlow. $27 in ship's May 30—Chairman W. E. Joy- rell L. Coleman. Trip just started fimd. Some disputed OT in engine and everything is running department, otherwise everything is rier; Secretary F. S. Paylor, Jr. i. smoothly. running smoothly. $12 in ship's fund. No beefs STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthman- PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land), May were reported. - II ian), Apr. 25—Chairman N.D. Gil- 16—Chairman F. Pehler; Secre CITRUS PACKER (Waters likin; Secretary L. Ceperiano; Deck tary S. Wright; Deck Delegate man), July A—Chairman C. J. Delegate Jama J. Connors; Engine Thomas Snow; Engine Delegate Prey; Secretary L, Nicholas; Delegate Howard F. Menz; Stew Mike A. Stupin; Steward Delegate Deck Delegate George A. Nuss; ard Delegate Rafael Padilla. Some Leo DeKens. $63 in ship's fund. disputed OT in deck and engine Some disputed OT in engine depart Engiiie Delegate John Sherpin- department to be taken up with ment. Vote of thanks to the chief ski; Steward Delegate Marion C- boarding patrolman. engineer for his work on the Dale. $41 in ship's fund. Smooth THETIS (Rye Marine), May 30 cranes so that no one will get hurt sailing with no beefs. Food and —Chairman A. R. Sawyer; Sare- RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea- service continues up to par. tary S. J. Davis. $10 in ship's fund. Land), May'28—Chairman Benja CONNECTICUT (Ogden Ma Everything is running smoothly min Mignano; Secretary Harvey M. rine), June 27—Chairman Carl with no beefs. Lee; Deck Delegate Lars Nielson. Lineberry; Secretary L. A. GALVESTON (Sea-L^d), May Some disputed OT in each depart Banks; Deck Delegate G. R. ment. 23—Chairman D. Manning; Secre Scott; Engine Delegate James A. tary John Nash; Deck Delegate A. COLUMBIA TRADER (Colum Slay. Disputed OT in deck and ^'i L. Waters; Engine Delegate J. J. bia), June 20—Chairman AnthcMiy engine departments. Everything Tobin; Steward Delegate R. E. Nottage; Secretary C. N. Johnson. jr Doing a fine job in the gaUey aboard the Overteat Joyce (Maritime Rainwater. Some disputed OT in Some disputed OT in deck depart running smoothly. Vote of thanks f Overseas) are baker R. Bollard (left) and chief cook S. Bell. Photo,' deck department. All rooms and ment, otherwise everything is run to the steward department for a was taken by E. C. Cooper in the Port of Wilmington, Del. heads need to be painted. ning smoothly. job well done. V Life Aboard fhe Steel fabricator On a Run to the Far East -.rL , : '-SI -(I mm, ft Preparing a hearty meal for the crew in the galley Is Relaxing below deck are, froth left: Clyde Miller, boat Coming on deck for some fresh air and exercise is the Abdul Hassan, chief cook, right, and Justo Sana, third swain; Ray Matthews, chief electrician; and John Vor- ship's steward L. Ceperiano. The ship stopped at ports in cook on the SlU-contracted ship. chak, ordinary seaman. Vietnam, Borneo, Korea and Hong Kong. Page 26 Seafarers Log Lewis Receives AFL-CIO Murray-Green Award Jerry Lewis, whose combi thons as "one of the most nation of stamina and talent heartwarming traditions of tele BALTIMORE (Sea-Land), there, had nothing but praise for OT in deck department, every have raised millions of dollars vision." Aug. 22—Chairman J. Delgado; Piney Point. $130 in ship's fund. thing is okay. Vote of thanks was for the fight against muscular Previous winners of the Secretary J. Cruz. Few hours dis Everything is O.K. extended to the steward depart dystrophy through his famed Murray-Green honor include puted OT in deck department to IBERVILLE (Waterman), ment for a job well done. Bosun telethons, has been named to former President Harry Tru be taken up with boarding pa July 4—Chairman S. R. Meh- and steward attended conference receive the AFL-CIO Murray- man, General Omar Bradley, trolman. Discussion was held ringer; Secretary F. Allen; Deck at Piney Point and suggested that concerning Piney Point and the Delegate Roy D. Peebles; En Green Award, Dr. Jonas Salk, Bob Hope, anyone who has the chance to role the union is playing there, gine Delegate Wiliiam J. Rose; go to Piney Point should do so AFL-CIO President George Henry Kaiser, the Menningers, which was taken in very good Steward Delegate Edwin Mel- as he will learn a lot and would Meany, in announcing the Eleanor Roosevelt and Sen. faith by all the members. It was chel. $19 in ship's fund. Good not regret it. award, hailed the Lewis tele Estes Kefauver, suggested that all members, old trip. Some repairs and painting WESTERN CLIPPER (West- and new, who have not been able has been taken care of. em Tankers), June 20—Chair to go to Piney Point should go CITIES SERVICE BALTI man R. Palmer; Secretary R. and participate in the regular MORE (Cities Service), June 28 Mills; Deck Delegate W. An meetings and conferences that are —Chairman Joseph J. Meyer- thony; Engine Delegate R. W. Membership held there. chak; Secretary Darius L. Knapp. Poletti; Steward Delegate Fran COMMANDER (Marine Car Some disputed OT in engine de cisco A. Gonzalez. Everything is Meetings' riers), Aug. 1—Chairman Steve partment. No beefs were report going along fine. $13 in ship's Bergeria; Secretary W. T. Rose; ed. fund. Deck Delegate James H. Newton; SEATRAIN MARYLAND STONEWALL JACKSON Schedule Engine Delegate E. P. Burke; (Hudson Waterways), June 12— (Waterman), Aug. 1—Chairman Steward Delegate J. A. Worse- Chairmw Enos E. Allen; Secre Robert Broadus; Secretary Rob wire. No beefs were reported. tary James Archie; Deck Dele ert H. Pitcher; Engine Delegate SIU-AGLIWD Meetings Buffalo Oct. 13—^7:30 p.m. Everything is running smoothly. gate Henry A. Brewer; Engine Joseph J. Logan, Jr.; Steward New Orleans.Oct. 12—2:30 p.m. Duluth Oct. 15—^7:30 p.m. DEL RIO (Delta),. June 20-— Delegate Manuel A. Rendueles; Delegate D. L. Coleman. No Mobile Oct. 13—^2:30 p.m. Cleveland .Oct. 15—-7:30 p.m. Chairman John Robinson; Secre Steward Delegate Alfred Flatts. beefs. Everything is running Wilmington...Oct. 18—2:30 p.m. Toledo .Oct. 15—^7:30 p.m. tary Alton R. Booth; Deck Dele No beefs. Everything is running smoothly. San. Fran. ...Oct. 20—^2:30 p.m. Detroit Oct. 9—7:30 p.m. gate Irvin Gorgas; Engine Dele smoothly. ALBANY (Ogden Marine), Seattle Oct. 22—2:30 p.m. Milwaukee....Oct. 11—7:30 p.m. gate Charles W. Bean; Steward OVERSEAS ALICE (Mari Aug. 8—Chairman D. L. Parker; New York....Oct. 4—^2:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union Delegate John Nuss. The subject time Overseas), July 10—Chair Secretary J. E. Samuels. $1 in Philade]phia..Oct. 5—2:30 p.m. New Orleans.Oct. 12—5:00 p.m. of Piney Point came up and man M. Cross; Secretary Duke ship's fund. No beefs^and no dis Baltimore Oct 6—2:30 p.m. Brother A. R. B(x>th, who was Hall. Except for some disputed puted OT. Detroit Oct 15—^2:30 p.m. Mobile Oct. 13—5:00 p.m. {Houston Oct. 12—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia..Oct. 5—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (li United Industrial Workers censed and New Orleans.Oct. 12—^7:00 p.m. unlicensed Oct. 6—5:00 p.m. DISPATCHERS REPORT Mobile Oct. 13—7:00 p.m. Norfolk Oct. 7—^5:00 p.m. My 1. mi to Mjr 31.1471 New York....Oct. 4—^7:00 p.m. Houston .Oct. 12—5:00 p.m. Msm DiCK DEPAR^CNT Philadelphia..Oct. 5—^7:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Baltimore Oct. 6—7:00 p.m. f ;; TOTAL REGISTERED TYTTAL SHIPPED REGlSTIOtED ON BEACH Houston Oct. 12—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia..Oct 12—10 a.m. & mi 8 p.m. ABGnnqn Great Lakes SIU Meetings Baltimore Oct. 13—10 a.m. & Port idawA.:: ClMSil OassA Class B OassC Detroit Oct. 4—^2:00 p.m. 8 p.m. Boston •Norfolk Oct. 14—10 a.m. & 7 1 24 M Buffalo Oct 4—7:00 p.m. New York 124 95 sy78^;: 41 • M •• 241 198 Alpena Oct 4—^7:00 p.m. 8 p.m. Philadelphia 4«n««|tn' 7 mU'' ^6: 0 31 25 Chicago Oct. 4—7:00 p.m. Jersey City... Oct. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Mm' 14 •? r • , . 192 84 Duluth Oct 4—7:00 p.m. 'Norfolk 17 12 •>•••• 49 40 Frankfort Oct. 4—7:30 p.m. ,< • • {Meeting held at Galveston Jacksonville 34 31 20 0 . 69 71 wharves. iTuapa MM 6 ; 3 0 22 19 Great Lakes Tng and bile Dredge Section {Meeting held in Labor Tem 49 mMm. 25 0 ••••• lew Orleans...... 77 55 60 35 182 1 Chicago... Oct. 12—7:30 p.m. ple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. l . O I. 59 •rMm MM -i;.' tSault •Meeting held In Labor Tem WilmmgttMi . T- 21 27 MM MMt Ste Marie Oct. 14—7:30 p.m. ple, Newport News. San Francisco ...... 98 90 14 :.:MM 185 ] Seattle 18 7 3 rnMmJ. 0 62 ''tl Totals. 636 446 1379 5 Directory BiaiMt evanMBiT Of Union Hails TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL Smma- ' nEdSTERED ON EEA AllGbrmm ABGnmns AUGnmps FRANKFOBT, Web, .P.O. 287 OassA ClaasB OassA CtesB OassC -OiBs#\Oaife;H' SIU Atlantic, Gulf y Lakes 415 Mala St. 40635 SkOfi aaeaoawaeeaeabao 6 4 2 2 9 8 & Inland Waters (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tax 5804 Canal St. ew York .aaaaTfeiea*:;- T9 88 61 46 mMrn- m ^^1,50'V' 225 Inland Boatmen's Union 77011 17 12 13 7 25 33 (718) WA 8-3207 43 19 16 3 133 89 United Industrial JIAOKSONVILLE, Fla. JtflOS Pcad St. •-'••o'-m 32233 •aeaaeeaeaeoaa 24 9 15 -'MM-: 42 40 (004) EL 3-0087 ilorfolk 24 Workers mnSEY CITY, N.J. ..90 Moatcomaiy St. Jacksonville • aaeadbaee- 26 41 10 21 42 76 07302 ' ave««*««aea4efe« 13 10 , 0 3 : -MM 16 PRESIDENT (201) HE 5-0424 24 19 0 47 Paul Hall MOBILE, Ala. 1 Sooth Lawreaea St. Mobile 34 31 :: 36002 New Orleans 54 49 50 17 m-M:¥mm.: 167 :> EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (205) HE 2-1754 NEW OBLEANS, La 630 laekMta Ave. IHo^tdn;^: eaeaeaaebebae* 66 65 . 9 MS 21 138 150 Cal Tanner 70130 Wilmington 18 25 -:::x^6 7 24 74 - (604) 529-7540 VICE PRESIDENTS NOBFOLK, Va. 115 3d St. Sm Francisco 68 118 63 63 0 119 145 Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams 23510 • •aa»aea*aB4d*4a«*.>..".'. . 10 15 3 " 0 40 43 ; (703) 622-1882 1113 = A1 Tanner Robert Matthews PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 8604 S. 4tb St. Totals a.eaeiaea »•aaaaoa 458 501 292 224 7 928 10148 SECRETARY-TREASURER (215) DE 6-3818 A1 Kerr POBT ABTHUB, Tex 534NlathAve. - STEWARD WAItTMEliT 77640 HEADQUABTEnS ....670 4th Ave., BUya. (713) 983-1078 TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL DIPPED REGISTERED ON BEl^ 11232 SAN FBANCISOO, CaUf. 1321 BUtaloa St. W "Kp: ^ (212) HY 6-6600 04103 aiPENA, Mleh 800 N. Seeood Ave. (415) 626-0793 All Groups AH Groups 40707 SANTUBCE, P.B. ..1313 Femsadex loneoa OassA ClassB OassA OassB OassC 'Oiii5'A:;0^^;B (017) EI. 4-3616 Step 20 BAETIUOBE. Hd. ..1216 B. BalUmon St. 00808 Boston .*eae« a •« •e'eaaaak'! 1 3 0 21202 724-2848 : New York •• ••eeaoaaea 81 69 -50 (301) EA 7-4000 SEATTLE, Wadi je605 Flnt Ave. BOSTON, .....:.663 AtlanUe Ave. 98121 Philadelphia 12' 7 9 02111 (206) MA 3-4334 |;8|iitiinore;- 38 12 .. 13 (617) 482-4716 ST. LOUIS, Me 4577 GiavoU Ave. BUFFALO, N.Y. 200'FnHikUa St. 63116 "Norfolk 10 17 14202 (314) 762-6500 SIU (716) TL 3-0200 acksonville .. 7 3 1 TAMPA, Fto...... 3U UantaoD St. . X . inu (716) TL 3-0200 33602 'ampa OHIOAOO, ni. 0383 EWIBK Ave. (813) 220-2788 60617 obile SIU (312) SA 1-0733 TOLEDO, O. 035 Summit St. ew Orleans IBU (312) ES 8-0570 43604 (419) 248-3601 >v*«»'ii«»e«ae 0I.EVEI.AND, O. 1420 W. 25th St. Houston 44113 WILMINOTON, OuUf 450 Seualde Ave. Wilmington . (216) MA 1-5450 . Terminal Island. CaUf. 90744 San Francisco •; DBTBOIT, Mich, 10225 W. JeffenoB Ave. (213) 832-7285 48218 Seattle • ».« • e eaejt4 »»• et. (313) VI 3-4741 YOKOHAMA, dapu Iseya BIdr., ' f DULUTH. Mhm 2014 W. 3d St. Boom 810 ^tals-.t. *.e.*e9a»>4*ajra4J* (218) RA 2-4110 1-2 KalKan-Dorl-Nakaku 55806 2014971 Ext. 281 I September 1971 Page 27 . '•TV'" Part rV s Part IV data for trust or other separately maintained fund are to be completed for a plan Involving a trust or other separately maintained fund. It also Is to be completed for a plan which: (1) Has incurred expenses other than: (a) Payments for unfunded benefits or (h) Insurance or annuity premiums or subscription charges paid to an insur ANNUAL REPORT ance carrier or service or oflier mganizatkm; or (2) Has assets other flian: (a) Insurance For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1970 or annuity contracts or (h) Cbntrihutions in the proccM of payment or collection. SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND Part rV—Secthm A 275 20th Street, Biooidyn, N.Y. 11215 Statement off Assets and Liabilities Seafarers Wdffare Plan foflie ; FRe No. WP-59298 SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE As off November 30, 1970 of the ASSETS' STATE OF NEW YORK End off E^off Prior Ye« Rcportii« Y( The data contained herein is for the purpose off providing general information as 1. Cash $ 342,018.19 $ 488,116.84 to the condition and affairs off flie ffnnd. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. 2. Receivables: For a more conq^rAenshre treatment, refer to the Annmd Statement, copies off a. Contributions: (See Item 18) whMi may be inqiected at the pifice off the ffand, or at Ae New Ymh State (1) Employer ance D^artment, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (2) Other (Specify) b. Dividends or experience rating refunds c. Other (Specify) See attachment 50,418.43 68,306.12 - >!i STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE 3. Investments: (Other than real estate) a. Bank deposits at interest and deposits or (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) shares in savings and loan associatimis .... 850,197.03 52,529.44 ADOmONS TO FUND BALANCE b. Stocks: (1) Preferred 5,808.71 5,808.71 Item (2) Conunon 949,113.69 948,123.27 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in c. Bonds and debentures: • Item 2) $3,951,129.88 (1) Government obligations: (a) Employer (Schedule 1) (a) Federal (b) Employee (b) State and municipal (c) Other (Specify) (2) Foreign government obligations (d) Total Contributions $3,951,129.88 (3) Nongovernment obligations 1,931,731.25 1,931,731.25 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from d. Common Trusts: Insurance Companies (1) (Identify) 3. Investment Income: (2) (Identify) (a) Interest 235,637.19 e. Subsidiary organizations (See Instructions) .. 160,3(X).00 160,300.00 (b) Dividends 60,032.10 (Identify and indicate percentage of owner (c) Rents 1,871.04 ship by this Plan in the subsidiary) (d) Other (Specify) (1) See attachment 100 .... % (e) Total Income from Investments 297,540.33 (2) % 4. Profit of disposal of investments 4. Real estate loans and mortgages 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of invest 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than real ments estate) 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) a. Secured 1,538,425.14 1,790,050.94 (a) See Attachment 168,541.76 b. Unsecured (b) Clinic services rendered to participating 6. Real Estate: groups 307,950.22 a. Operated (c) Total Other Additicms 476,491:98 b. Other real estate 7. Total Additions $4,725,162.19 7. Other Assets: a. Accrued income DEDUCnONS FROM FUND BALANCE b. Prepaid expenses - <1 c. Other (Specify) See attachment 586,514.97 537,724.05 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance 8. Tohd Assets $6,414,527.41 $5,982,690.62 Carriers and to S^ice Organizations (In cluding Prepaid Medical Plans) LIABILITIES 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Sepa rately Maintained Fund $3,528,351.55 9. Insurance and annuity premiums payable 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the 10. Unpaid claims (Not covered by insurance) Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits 11. Accounts payable See attachment 169,586.70 2,192,605.96 to Participants (Attach latest operating state 12. Accrued expenses ment of the Organization showing detail of 13. Other liabilities (Specify) See attachment 77,844.67 31,221.28 administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 1,673,202.59 14. Reserve for future benefits 6,167,096.04 3,758,863.38 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan 15. Total LiahOities and Reserves $6,414,527.41 $5,982,690.62 * The assets listed in this Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) .... ' ' 489,922.38 investments heid in the fund at their aggregrate cost or pi 12. Administratiye Expenses: quired to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) $453,756.47 (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .... 32,465.63 SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND 1^1>L (c) Taxes 17,752.18 .r (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) 71,507.07 Attachment to 1970 New York State Insurance Department Annual Statement —1 (e) Rent 44,546.49 Year Ended November 30, 1970 u... (f) Insurance Premiums 4,956.14 Page 6—^Item t>—Other Additions (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums ; Restaurant sales 134,372.51 (h) Other Administrative Expenses 29,401.62 (Specify) See attachment 775,708.42 Equipment rentals Miscellaneous income 4,767.63 (i) Total Adiministrative Expenses 1,400,692.40 Transfer of assets from Harry Lundeberg 13. Loss on disposal of investments School of Seamanship—^re termination of 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of in Agreement $ 1,338.63 vestments Less reserve for fixed assets 1,338.63 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) Total other additions $ 168,541.76 (a) Acquisition of fixed assets 34,309.01 (b) See Attachment 6,916.92 Page 6—Item lid—Fees and CommisskHis (c) Total Other Deductions 41,225.93 Total fees paid $ 81,962.58 16. Total Deductions $7,133,394.85 Less charged to Wage Insurance Program— Escrow accoimt 10,455.51 $ 71,507.07 RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE Page 6—Item lib—Other Administrative Expenses 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Tabulating service $ 357,812.85 Beginning of Year) $6,167,096.04 Stationery •...•> 47,749.33 10,078.03 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) $4,725,162.19 Postage Equipment Rental 21,185.90 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 7,133,394.85 Electricity 788.00 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) (2,408,232.66) Linen service 81.62 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at Miscellaneous ...-. 33,093.65 end of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets Telephone and Telegraph 14,722.68 and Liabilities) $3,758,863.38 Repairs and maintenance 5,481.63 Page 28 Seafarers Log -- Cleaning ;. 3,219.00 Security deposits 359.00 359.00 Dues and subscriptions 636.39 Employees benefits 25,164.44 Fixed Assets (see attachment for reconciliation).... Port shipping activity report service 17,850.00 Furniture and fixtures—Plan office 329,963.50 342,440.45 Microfilming 2,878.94 Furniture and fixtures—Detroit c^ce 10,826.38 10,921.23 Licenses and permits 49.84 Training facilities—Bayou Le Batre, Ala.*.... 31,185.47 31,185.47 Trustees' meetings expense—miscellaneous 348.39 Medical and Safety Program facilities— Capital donated to wholly owned corporations 54,497.22 Brooklyn, N.Y 99,621.09 104,175.23 Maintenance of real estate—Brooklyn, N.Y 5,520.73 Puerto Rico , 67,528.61 67,745.24 Litigation costs 2,379.66 Chicago, IlUnois 323,001.98 324,280.97 Office improvements 5,812.23 New Orleans, Louisiana 46,846.61 46,912.15 Contribution to Pension Plan ; 123,693.83 Baltimore, Maryland 48,069.82 49,258.72 Information booklets 39,338.19 Furniture and fixtures—Blood Bank Program.. 780.36 780.36 Interest 3,325.87 Equipment—Outports 6,896.85 9,302.05 $ 775,708.42 Cemetery plots 729.10 416.60 Restaurant faciUties— Page 6—^Item 15b New Orleans 100,810.09 102,148.72 Adjustment to loans receivable—Seniority Upgrading Program— Philadelphia 22,976.38 22,976.38 transferred from Harry Lund^erg Sch^ of Seamanship re ter MobUe 19,752.13 19,752.13 mination of Agreement $ 6,916.92 Recieatimial fadlities New Orleans 1,039.95 462.00 Pi«e 6—items 17 and 21—Ftind Balance Bcginiilng of End of Houston 12,963.53 21,963.53 Year Year Puerto Rico 612.80 612.80 Reserve for welfare benefits for pensioners and $4,320,581.00 $4,545,656.00 Loans receivable— their dependents 1,846,515.04 (786,792.62) Seamen's Loan Program 106,166.58 120,473.92 Fund balance $6,167,096.04 $3,758,863.38 Seniority Upgrading Program 129,129.97 153,503.82 ( ) Indicates negative figure Food inventories 4,605.26 3,623.57 Less reserve for fixed assets (1,123,604.65) (1,155,334.03) Part IV—Section A Prior Reporting Total other assets $ 586,514.97 $ 537,724.05 Item 2—Other Receivables Year Year ( ) Indicates negative figure Great Lakes Seamen's Appeals Board $ 1,286.07 $ 1,608.07 • Title to this property is in the name of the Welfare Mobile Building Corp., a whoUy owned Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Appeals corporation. Board 643.04 804.05 Seafarers Puerto Rico Division Welfare Fund.. 27,756.00 65,894.00 MAP Norfolk Building Corp 15,523.67 Welfare Mobile Building Corp 150.70 Seafarers International Union of North Amer ica, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District 4,691.00 CyUJU/ Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund.... 367.95 $ 50,418.43 $ 68,306.12 Part IV—Section A Item 11—Acconnts Payable Due to Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Fund $ —0— $ 18.93 Due to Seafarers Vacation Fund 107,060.36 45,936.12 Due to Welfare New York Restaurant Corp —0— 4,295.60 Due to Seafarers Pension Fund 54,997.73 2,081,282.65 Due to MAP Norfolk Building Corp —0— 22,995.65 Due to Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship 7,528.61 31,349.54 Due to Welfare Baltimore Restaurant Corp..... —0— 6,727.47 $ 169,586.70 $2,192,605.96 Part IV—Section A Item 13—Other Liabilities Others (Indicate titles): Unapplied contributicms $ 48,476.76 $ 3,543.00 Miscellaneous —0— 27.50 Payroll deductions withheld 7,989.64 16,081.49 M^ile sales tax payable —0— 94.16 New Orleans sales tax payable —0— 179.67 Wage Insurance Program—escrow account 21,378.27 11,295.46 $ 77,844.67 $ 31,221.28 Part rv—Section A Item 3o—Subsidiary Organhations Capital Donrted Less Prior Repwting Stock Capital Reserve* Year Year Welfare New York Building Corp. $ 2,000.00 $ 768,943.70 $ 763,943.70 $ 7,000.00 $ 7,000.00 Welfare Philadelphia Building Corp. 2,000.00 339,472.34 323,472.34 18,000.00 18,000.00 Welfare Baltimore BuUding Corp. 2,000.00 1,225,468.20 1,183,368.20 44,100.0() 44,100.00 ANNUAL REPORT Welfare New Orleans For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1970 Buffding Corp. 2,000.00 1,198,199.89 1,180,399.89 19,800.00 19,800.00 Welfare Mobile Seafams Pensimi Fund Building Corp. 2,000.00 200,989.41 189,189.41 13,800.00 13,800.00 Welfare New York 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Restaurant Corp. 2,000.00 110,034.86 74,434.86 37,600.00 37,600.00 to the Welfare Baltimore Restaurant SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE Corp. 2,000.00 90,967.51 72,967.51 20,000.00 20,000.00 $14,000.00 $3,934,075.91 $3,787,775.91 $160,300.00 $160,300.00 of the * It Is the policy of the Plan to reflect its fund balance on a cash basis, therefore a reserve is set up representing fixed assets acquired by the Fund and donted to its corporations. The differ STATE OF NEW YORK ence between donated capital and respective reserve represents cash contributed for operating purposes. Individual filings on Part IV, Sections A, B and C for the foregoing subsidiary corporations The data contained herein is for the pupose of providing general information as win be made under separate cover. to the conditions and affairs of the fond. The in-esentation is necessarily abbrevi Part IV—Section A Prior Reporting ated. Fm* a more comprehensive treatment, refer to die Annmd Statement, c Partly "N Part IV data for trust or other separately mamlained fund are to be comj^ted for a Employer trustee: plan involving a trust or other separately maintained fund. It also Is to be completed for a plan which: (1) Has incurred expenses other than: (a) Payments for unfunded benefits w (h) Insurance or annuity premiums mr subscription charges paid to an insur ance carrier or service or other organization; or (2) Has assets other than: (a) Insurance V or annuity contracts or (b) Contributions in the process of payment or ccdlection. Part IV—Sectimi A Statement of Assets mid LiaMlities Employee trustee: Seafarers Pension Plan Ffle No. WP-158707 As of November 30, 1970 V, ASSETS Item End of - End Prior Year Reporting Year • : , Others (Indicate titles): 1. C^ash • ...... a,,.,... $ 606,193.93 $ 683,036.46 2. Receivables: a. Contributions: (See Item 18) (1) Employer 55,925.10 $ 2,202,426.94 (2) Other (Specify) Due from other Funds —0— 1,946.67 , • ' b. Dividends or experience rating refunds c. Other (Specify) Page 30 ,. _ - • u-/ Ssafarers Log mmm -•• . r-. y- .••^- ,.....Ku. ' E" •! •• ••• ii'' •.'• ••'. ;N r-: S- ...by Past Recipients ...by Members of the Selection Committee Now in Hs 18fh year of existence the SIU Scholarship pro The SIU Scholarship Awards Committee is your seven seamen (out of seven!) earned gram has helped countless Seafarer* and their dependents composed of leading educators from institu their high school equivalency certificates on obtain higher education. The value of these scholarships can tions of higher learning across the country. It the first try—and after 12 weeks of training. not be measured in monetary terms alone. Many past winners is their job to select the scholarship winners The Union has much to be proud of in the have expressed their deep appreciation for the opportunities from among the many applicants each year. Limdeberg School and not only my thanks afforded them by the program. Below are just a few random Some of their thoughts on the scholarship pro samplings of letters received from grateful winners. gram and the educational facilities of the but my profound admiration go to "Bull" li-. Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Shepard, Hazel Brown, and their faculty. Sir, Piney Point, where this year's committee meet Charles D. O'Conneil It is my pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of tlie last ing was held, follow. Their comments were ad Dean of Students installment of my Seafarers Scholarship Award. Today I dressed to Price Spivey, Administrator, Seafar University of Chicago have successfully completed the requirements for a Bachelor ers Welfare Plan. of Science degree in Geology, cum laude, at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. I am sure I was able to pursue Mr. Spivey, Mr. Spivey, my studies (at the university of my choice and in the cur The Piney Point trip (for the annual meet We certainly had a wonderful time this riculum of my choice) with much more confidence in the ing of the Seafarers Scholarship Awards year for our Scholarship Committee meeting. knowledge that I had financial security afforded through the Committee) was highly enjoyable and edu I was so impressed with the program in award. Thanks once again. cational. Many thanks to you and your col Piney Point. The people, the setting, and the George Sidney Thurmer facilities are superb. I know how very proud leagues for making it possible. Oliver Springs, Tenn. all of you are with the program, and you Bernard P. Ireland Sir, certainly should be. Director Thank you once again for your kindness I wish to express my gratitude for the scholarship you College Entrance Examination Board have awarded me. I shall try to the fullest extent of my and good care. It has been a distinct pleasure innate ability to fulfill and justify the trust you have shown and experience through the years to be asso in me. Mr. Spivey, ciated with the Seafarers—mostly because of the fine people we meet! Thank you very much. I would like to thank you and the Sea James Smith farers International Union for scheduling our Edna Newhy Metaire, La. Scholarship Committee meeting at Piney Associate Dean of the College Rutgers University Sir, Point. It was a most revealing and enjoyable I can't begin to express my joy when I received the letter experience which I am sure we will long telling me that I was one of the five recipients of the SIU remember. Mr. Spivey, Scholarship awards, nor can I find the words to express my Elwood C. Kastner As always the aimual meeting of the thanks and appreciation of what your union (and Dad's) Dean of Registration Scholarship Committee of the Seafarers' is doing for me. I realize it would have been a burden for New York University Union was most enjoyable and successful. Mom and Dad to finance four years plus of college for me, Your office does a top flight job in preparing but now, thanks to the union, their load will be much the materials for scholarship committee as lighter. Mr. Spivey, signments elsewhere. Please pass on my I have tentatively made plans for enrolling at Marshall Our meeting at Piney Point could not have thanks to those members of your staff who University, Huntington, West Virginia, and plan to play the been more pleasant or more stimulating. I provide this orderly and efficient service. comet in the university band. am being very sincere when I say that we so- Thanks again for what is annually a My sincere thanks to all of the members of the SIU, Mr.^ called "professional educators" have much to Paul Hall, and all of the others who are responsible for learn from your work at the Lundeberg pleasant experience. helping my dream come trae. School of Seamanship. I doubt if many of R. M. Keefe Angela Sue Nuckols our institutions have enjoyed the measure of Dean of Admissions Ansted, West Viiginia success with our students that we saw when St. Louis University September 1971 Page 31 SEAFARERS^ei.OG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION » ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT * AFL-Clp In May, 1972, for the nineteenth straight . year, the SIU will award five more four-year college scholarships to Seafarers or the chil dren of Seafarers. Each of the scholarships will be worth $10,000. Of course, the monetary value of these SIU college scholarships is impressive, but what is even more important is the fact that five more highly qualified students will be securing higher education who otherwise might not have the means to do so, were it not for the assistance of the SIU. Early in its history, the SIU placed a high priority on the value of education. Since the SIU Scholarship Program began in 1953, a total of 93 students—26 Seafarers and 67 children of Seafarers—have had the doors of higher education opened up for them by the SIU. •ii (Ed. Note: See related story on Page 31.) In order to qualify for these scholarship grants, a Seafarer must have at least three years seatime on SlU-contracted ships. Chil dren of Seafarers who meet the necessary seatime requirement are also entitled to apply. The five SIU scholarship winners are se lected each year on the basis of their high school records together with the scores they attain on the tests given throughout the country by the College Entrance Examina tion Board. The first important step towards winning one of the SIU scholarships is to arrange to take the CEEB tests as early as possible. This year, the first of these CEEB exami nations is scheduled for November 6. Later tests will be given on December 4, 1971, January 8, 1972, and March 4, 1972. The SIU Scholarship Program administra tors advise that it is always best to take the test as soon as possible. Arrangements for taking the CEEB test can be made by eligible Seafarers or then- . T- children by writing to: College Entrance r" - Examination Board, Box 592, Princeton, I- New Jersey, or at Box 1025, Berkeley, Cali- )* i-j fomia. In addition to arranging for the CEEB test, applicants are also requested to obtain the necessary SIU College Scholarship appli cation form as early as possible. These forms, which must be returned no later than April 1, 1972, are available at any SIU hall or may be obtained by writing directly to: SIU Scholarships, Administrator, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215. As in the past, each of the 1972 SIU scholarship winners may pursue any course of study at any accredited college or univer sity. Apply early. pp-r