Cc. Recognizing the necessity for the defeat of fascism before everything else, in order to preserve our democratic way of life, delegates to the IWA Fifth Annual Convention, on January 3 and 4, went on record as unanimously supporting Canada’s all-out war effort and laid down a complete plan for full assistance in stepping-up production and for home defense in the lumber industry. Delegates pledged themselves to work? for signed agreements in every camp and mill, convinced that in this way, the lumber industry would be stabilized, that through the ensuing improved relations ‘between employer and employee work stoppages could be prevented and pro- duction of essential war materials in- creased, ‘A resolution was also passed commend- ing the government's action in releasing unconditionally C, S. Jackson, interned Jabor leader, and urging that all other interned anti-fascists be immediately set free so that they may add their weigit to the battle against fascism. Phe government's quick move against possible fifth column activities among the B.C, Japanese by revoking fishing licenses was also commended, and what- ever further action needed for the ac- fense of our coast was urged. Resolutions also passed asked: 4. Repeal of sections of national de- fense regulations that remove or re- strict the people’s democratic liberties; restoration of habeas corpus and the aight of open court trial for alleged of- fenders against defense regulations. 2, Deletion of those clauses of the Provincial Industrial Conciliation and Ar- pitration Act and the Federal Industrial Disputes Act which hamper or restrict workers’ rights to organize, bargain col- Jectively, and participate as a partner in Canada’s war etfort.” 8. Greater equality of sacrifice in the national war effort through the equali- zation of taxation on the basis of the principle of ability to pay. Pegging of profits to eliminate war profiteering. 4, Bstablishment of national and re- gional labor advisory counucils. 5. Increases in allowance for families of men in the armed forces and granting of an old age pension of $1 a day to ap- plicants at the age of 60. 6. Free transportation for servicemen on furlough, housing programs and free hospitalization for dependents. Carl Winn, newly-elected International vice-president, brought greetings from the International Executive in Seattle, and outlined the program of United States labor in the joint fight with Can- ada, Great Britain and the Soviet Union against fascism, Harold J, Pritchett, secretary of the Vancouver Labor Council, was unani- mously elected president of the B.C. Dis- trict Council; Hjalmar Bergren, retiring president, was elected first vice-presi- dent; Ernie Dalskog was elected second PALACE CAFE 417 WEST CORDOVA STREET 988 GRANVILLE ST. A Satisfied Customer is Our Best Advertisement 100% UNION HOUSE * WEST and Stand Ask for “GEORGE” Cars Fully Insured . . . Reasonable Rates PActic 0936 LUMBER WORKER IWA Meeting out effort to this end, record urging: 1. training of Civilian Defense Corps 2 reported to urgently require 10,000 8. 4, filled immediately. workers’ paper, The B.C. Lumber formation bulletins, . Registration and donation of blood THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That this Fifth Annual Convention go on Appeal to the Canadian Government for the immediate organization and duties, prevention of sabotage, anti-aircraft and first aid work, in case of invasion. Volunteering of union leaders and other capable members to take special courses and assist in establishment and co-ordination of such groups under charge of duly constituted defense authorities. All members of the organization join provincial, municipal, or rural Air Raid Precautions groups and defense organizations which are officially Register with Defense Authorities immediately the Union boats, cars, halls, offices, equipment, and staffs for instant call and use, in case of emergency. Co-operation in recruiting campaigns, victory rallies, meetings, and dis- cussions to see Canada’s army, navy, air force, and production needs are Offer the “Green Gold” radio newscast, the columns of the official wood- service to the camps and mills, for furthering Red Cross, War Savings, Blood Donors campaigns, etc., and for the issuance of regular war in- to. act for coastal guard and defense more volunteers. Worker, and official union bulletins’ for Red Cross transfusions. HAROLD PRITCHETT + . elected president NIGEL MORGAN . +. re-elected secretary vice-president, Nigel Morgan was elected for a fourth term as secretary- H. Valley (two years), E. Hijeldness (three years), V. Carlyle (one year), trustees. The selection of Nigel Morgan at the recent International Convention at: Ev- erett, Wash. as the representative of District No. 1 on the International Ex- ecutive Board of the IWA-CIO, was also endorsed unanimously. Tn view of the fact the District officers re- treasurer. TAXI * West Hotel, 444 Carrall Street 8374 were all elected by acclamation, and to save what the delegates unanimously agreed was waste of time and money, the Convention decided a referendum was not necessary, and declared the above officers elected. Moderate Centrally Located = PAc. 8374 — PAc. 8375 444 Carrall Street lo Hotel West Ltd. FRED R. MARCHESE, Mgr. Na Endorses Canadian Legion Program IWA Defense Program © For Lumber Industry WHEREAS: The winning of the war against fascist aggressors is of the utmost importance to Canadian labor, and WHEREAS: The International Woodworkers of America has pledged an all- A resolution supporting the Canadian Legion’s recent demand for an all-out war effort, involving conscription of manpower, resources, wealth and in- dustry, was passed unanimously at a mass meeting sponsored by the B.C. Dis- trict Council No. 1 of the International Woodworkers of America in Burrard Hall last Sunday night. This meeting was the concluding ses- sion of the two-day fifth annual conven- tion of the IWA B.C. District Council, held in the Holden Building Auditorium, January 3 and 4, The resolution came at the suggestion of Nigel Morgan, chairman, after 800 persons heard T. A. Barnard, provin- clal president of the Canadian Legion, call upon labor to “tell the people running or trying to run the war to do something or get off the pot.” Total war, he said, “means a scientific intelligent organization of our complete resources for the sole purpose of de- stroying those who would destroy us.” “We cannot have men dying on the battlefield while others stay home and amass wealth. We've got to take the profit out of the war effort.” “When the executive of the Legion interviewed Mr. King at Ottawa recently on a total war effort, he wanted to know how it could be done,” said Mr, Barnard. “I said, ‘Send for Joe Stalin. He's done 1t’.” Harold Winch, MLA, leader of the CCF opposition in the provincial Legis- lature, told the audience that this was a working class war. Labor is the foun- dation of wealth, of working and of fighting, and “in the principles of labor we have the foundation of the democ- racy for which we are fighting.” Harold J. Pritchett, secretary of the Vancouver Labor Council and IWA Dis- trict Council president, and John Mc- Peake, International representative of the Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers’ Union, also spoke. Proceeds of the meet- ing went to the Kirkland Lake strikers. CONCERT FOR STRIKERS A mass victory concert meeting in aid of the Kirkland Lake strikers is being sponsored by the Vancouver Kirk- land Lake Strike Assistance Committee in the Hastings Auditorium, on Friday, January 30, at 8 p.m. - All organizations who are prepared to give financial assistance which is so urgently needed are asked to send in donations direct to this meeting Rates and Vancouver, B.C.