A chronicle of America's intensive shipbuilding programme during World War II, this explores the development of revolutionary construction methods and the recruitment, training, housing and union activities of the workers.

Publishes in-depth articles on labor subjects, current labor statistics, information about current labor contracts, and book reviews.

Letters of seamen below the rank of commissioned officer which tell us a great deal about shipboard life and about seamen's attitudes.

Considers S. 3016, to authorize FY69 Maritime Administration appropriations for ship construction, operating-differential subsidies, research and development activities, and Kings Point and state marine schools.