On behalf of our members employed in the tuna-fishing industry of continental United States, the Seafarers International Union of North America urges your honorable committee to report H. R. 4478 and H. R. 9129 unfavorably. Respectfully submitted.

John Hawk, Secretary-Treasurer, Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO; George Ledesma, President, Lester Balinger, Secretary-Treasurer, Cannery Workers and Fishermen's Union of San Diego, Seafarers International Union of North America; Thomas Ivey, President, Andrea Gomez, Vice President, Cannery Workers Union of the Pacific, Los Angeles County Harbor District, Seafarers International Union of North America; John Calise, Secretary, Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of San Pedro, Seafarers International Union of North America. (Whereupon, at 11:30 a. m., the committee proceeded in executive session, following which a recess was taken subject to the call of the Chair.)