rts to the increased salaries of the Es -Not only are thefinancial transactions of the B.C. Dis- trict Council au- dited by a rep- utable firm of chartered ac- countants, but pic are at Ae mes oj membership in- s spection and question. This pececere was never adopted our LPP predecessors, for vious reasons. Every item of expenditure on behalf of the District Office can be made only under author- ity constitutionally provided for and is subject to continu- ous audit. Trustees’ Report At the recent District Conven- tion, the District Trustees intro- duced a report proposing certain, changes in the by-laws, which will be submitted to the member- ship in due course. These changes as they affected salaries, were made solely for purposes of clarification and did not propose any increases beyond those previously authorized. Salaries Authorized 1944 The present salaries paid the two full-time officers of the B.C. District Council were fixed by de- cision of the 1944 District Con- vention. _ ‘THE UNION’S BUSINESS UNION SALARY SCALES ' ‘ contemptible effort was made recently by an LPP writer 2 to describe the District Office need for additional revenue as due “His comment completely ignored facts stated. in the records submitted to the District Convention, audited, and subject to rati- fication by the membership at the Convention. | |lies with those in control of our B.C. LUMBER WORKER District officials. If they are too high, the fault affairs at that time. Certainly Pritchett and Dalskog did not hesitate to accept payment at the rates then fixed.and to re- ceive in addition much more gen-~ erous expense accounts than have ever been allowed the present of- ficials. t The rate was fixed at $60.00 a week, with provision for revision up and down, according to wage adjustments made in the indus- try. Since that time no increases have been awarded beyond the hourly rate of increase secured by the whole industry under the master agreement. It rests with the membership to decide whether the present in- cumbents are worthy of their hire. I do say, however, after a year’s experience, that the re- ward in weekly salary is not too high for the duties and responsi- bilities demanded in these posts. oe eae All Locals are reminded to make preparation for the Quar- terly Meeting of the B.C. Dis- trict Council and Wages and Con- tract Conference to be held on Mar. 4-6. Delegates requiring reserva- tions for hotel accommodation are asked to communicate at an early date with the District Office stat- ing their requirements. A AT. and featuring some of the boys who have helped us to establish our HOME »m WEST PERSONALITY PARADE presented by THE WEST HOTEL reputation as VANCOUVER’S OWN LOGGERS’ HOUSE Announcement: The WEST HOTEL takes pleasure in announcing the return of an old friend: “The LOGGERS’ PERSONALITY PARADE” which will be featured in this section commencing with the next issue of the B.C. LUMBER WORKER “Watch out for News and°Views of your pals in the woods as they meet in Vancouver’s Favourite Loggers’ House Telephone PAcific 8374 444 Carrall Street, Vancouver Fred Marchese MANAGER BC LunsentWorven Representing the Orgenized Loggers exd Mill Workers of B.C. PUBLISHED TWICE MONTHLY BY eee Sr rales Sirent - Rhone Acta ste — Sabseription Bosses Told | IWA Must Have Union Shop International President Jim Fadling, “laid it on the line” when he addressed the Truck Loggers’ Convention in Van- couver, Jan. 19. Best tribute to his frankness with the employ- ers came from leading opera- tors, who, though in disagree- ment with his views accorded him respect for a forthright declaration on IWA policy. The Truck Loggers were told that the Union shop for the [WA in B.C. was “deserved” and would establish democratic rela- tions within the industry. “We are firmly convinced that it is definitely advantageous to both employer and employees that all employees be members of the Union, and actively participate in its functions,” stated President Fadling. Bargaining The advantages of industry- wide bargaining were also out- lined, with emphasis on the re- sponsibilities of the operators to bargain and observe the contract in good faith. The democratic procedures fol- lowed by the IWA were ex- plained, with the assurance that the IWA would meet its respons- ibilities to its members, and to the general welfare of the coun- try. The aims of the Union to guard the welfare of its members would be pursued, the speaker stated, and if the employers expected to cultivate “The Art of Living To- gether”, (the slogan for the con- vention), some further considera- tion should be given to labor’s rights by them. Labor Legislation The employers were openly in- vited to join with organized iabor in pressing for just and workable labor laws, especially those re- garding the rights of labor dur- ing strikes. In the exchange of views, which followed, it was made apparent that the International President had left no doubt in the minds of the employers that they could look forward to frank and deter- mined bargaining on wages and the Union shop. SUN writers ° You'll Enjoy! VANCOUVER SUN Phone MArine 1161 for Daily Home Delivery Members of the B.C. Legis- lature heard from CCL and A- FL trade union representatives an emphatic demand for a new labor code in B.C. at a pre- sessional conference held under the auspices of the CCF Trade Union Committee. Steel Hall, Vancouver, Jan. 22. Delegates from 18 local trade unions. expressed firm opinion that the ICA Act should be re- pealed, but agreed that in the meantime necessary amendments to the existing Act should be de- manded. ference which dealt with prob- lems relating to a Federal Labor Code, trade union education, poli- tical action, and labor legislation for the next session of the B.C. Legislature, A warning note was sounded by Angus MacInnis, M,P., when he stated that trade unions were facing the beginning of a cycle Ted Sikstrom, chaired the con-|- “REPEAL ICA ACT” URGED BY AFL-CCL DELEGATES when it would be much more dif- ficult to improve wages and work- ing conditions. * He expressed the belief that political action as supplementary to economic action would be more generally recognized as essential in this period, and that “never was it more important to the workers”. During a discussion led by Ar- thur Turner, M.L.A., a list of amendments to the IGA Act pre- pared by the Trade Union Com- mittee were considered and ap- provéd by the delegates. Proposed amendments to the Workmen’s Compensation Act were introduced and tabled, pend- ing receipt of the report of the Sloan Commission. At the conclusion of the con- ference, delegates expressed gra- tification at the unanimity achieved in developing a joint legislative program for CCL and AFL trade unions. 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