B.C. LUMBER WORKER Courtenay Plans Broader Program COURTENAY—Guest speaker at the Annual Meeting | of Local 1-363, IWA, was District President J. Stewart Alsbury who directed attention to the vital need of effec- tive team work on a District-wide basis in EOLA, for the approaching negotiations of the Union. He also drew attention to the legislative needs of organized la- “bor and deplored the inaction of ~ the Legislature with regard to the ICA Act, Workmen’s Com- pensation and Hospital Insurance. His remarks were warmly ap- plauded. The Officers Report presented ten major recommendations, among which were: greater par- ticipation in community affairs, definite contributions to the work of the ICFTU, an educational program for shop stewards and committee men, strict observance of the 40-hour work week, and a guaranteed term of annual em- ployment. Finances Sound The financial position of the Local Union was reported as be- ing sound. Consideration was given provision for improved ac- commodation on the IWA-owned premises. The meeting was addressed by Financial Secretary Neil Shaw, Local 1-368, who dealt with the Union’s program as outlined at the District Convention. He was followed by the delegates to the convention reporting on various aspects of the proceedings. ‘The delegates were commended by Financial Secretary Jacob Holst for the manner in which they had conducted themselves and given conscientious attention to the convention business, Jacob Holst was confirmed as the Local Union representative on the District Policy Committee. Nominations Nominations for the coming year were as follows: J. Epp, President; G. McEntree, 1st Vice- President; E. Lidberg and F. Storr, 2nd Vice-Presidents; M. Holt, 8rd Vice-President; J. Dil- len, Recording Secretary; J. Holst, Financial Secretary; F. McCabe, Conductor; L. Smith and R. Garrison, Warden; P. Mus- grave for three (3) Year Trustee; J. Holst was re-elected as Dis- trict Board Member. Quarterly Council Delegates for the coming year are J. Holst, J. Epp, F. Storr, V. Halverson, and J. Dillen. Alternates, G. Mc- Entee, L. Cottini, and P, Mus- grave. The Local By-Laws Committee comprised of G. McEntee, M. Holt, and V. Halverson submit- ted five proposed changes to the Annual Meeting. These changes included two new Articles, one in setting up of a Welfare Commit- tee and two, a provision for the Collection of Assessments from members on Work Permits during strike periods. All — proposals were uananimously adopted. The Local Safety Council will be composed of J. Dillen, J. Epp, J. Holst, G. McEntee, M. Holt, V. Halverson and F, Storr. A Balloting Committee was elected to tabulate the District and Local Ballot. Elected are S. Wessberg, C. Hanson, O, Herrdin, G. Prain, and L. Nelson. Next Local Meeting will be held Saturday, at llth, at 2:00 p.m. NITINAT ELECTS Business Agent, Ernest Boulet, Local 1-80, IWA, attended and addressed the Annual Meeting of Camp No. 3, Nitinat, Sub-Local 1-80, IWA, March 16, at which the following officers were elected: Chairman: A. Ahler. Vice-Chairman: F. Borgeson. Recording Secretary: M. J. Broderick. Grievance Committee: A. Ahler, R. Stevens, J. Waldie, H. Anderson, J. Pogy, H. Moras, J. Murray, Safety Committee members elected were: C. Nelson, G. Gray, H. Moras, S. Harvey, O. Ness- lund, A. Ahler, J. Waldie. Balloting Committee members elected were: J. Podmoroff, J. Clarke, C. E. Doty, S. Harvey. Job Stewards elected were: H. Moras, C: Nelson, A. Solotky, J. Waldie, H. Ahman, F. Master- man, J. Pogy, G. Renwick. DUNCAN VOGUE CLEANERS Truck Calls at Mesachie Lake, Cowichan Lake, Crofton & south to Shay Hats Cleaned and Blocked Press While U Wait ne 360 DUNCAN, B.C. BUSINESS GUIDE J. LINDSAY LOUTET (C. Bradshaw & Co.) INSURANCE and REAL ESTATE DUNCAN, 131 Jubilee Street LAKE COWICHAN BRANCH: Old Pos? Office Building PORT ALBERNI BUSINESS GUIDE | MacGREGOR’ MEN’S WEAR For Everything a: Mon Wears ‘WORK, SPORT or DRESS We Can Afford to Sell the BEST for LESS! MacDONALD’S PHARMACY Prescriptions, Drug Sundries, First Aid Supplies Registered Optometrist Argyle Street Port Alberni WOODWARD STORES ‘(PORT ALBERNI) LTD. “Your Family Shopping Centre” acai anedeatal Sie aang ClO PRESIDENT WALTER REUTHER told members of the Ontario Federation of Labor (CIO-CCL) that adoption by in- dustry of the guaranteed annual wage will wipe out unemploy- ment which, he explained, is a product of the industrial reyolu- tion which saw workers, who had been kept by the year by their feudal lords, being paid by the hour or by piece rates when in- dustrialism ushered out feudal- ism. Warning the 1929 collapse came as a result of “a 16-cylinder production machine feeding a Model-T distribution machine,” the labor leader said this jet- propelled age needed a jet-pro- pelled distribution scheme. “The people hayen’t the money to buy the things we have the brains to make,” he clarified. Only full production with adequate distri- bution to all in the world will avoid a repetition of last depres- sion. STRIKE AIDED Delegates attending the IWA Wages and Contract Confer- ence, March 28-29, responded generously to an appeal made by President Bert Martin, Lo- cal 333, and Canadian Director Ed Sims of the International Grain Workers’ Union. Support of the strike was assured, and the delegates personally dug into their pockets for $86.20. The speakers readily identified themselves with the aims of the IWA, when they explained that the employers had singled out their union for the first attack against wage demands this sea- son. They traced the course of nego- tiations which led to the strike on February 17th, and described the obstinacy of the employers in rejecting the report of the Con- ciliation Board and all com- promise proposals. “Hold The Line” The companies, it was explain- ed, have taken the stand that there shall be-no wage increase and no improvement in working conditions. Even non-cost items such as classifications have been rejected. The guest speakers were not the least hesitant in scoring the Federal Government for its tacit approval of the employers’ atti- tude. The morale and determination of the strikers is at high pitch, it was claimed by their representa- tives. Funds are urgently need- ed, as strike benefits are low in their Union. The resolution of the confer- ence paved the way for further appeals to lumber workers through their Local Unions and on the job. Union-Smashing Attack In Sight : .. WINN Warning that trade union members must stand on guard against efforts of reactionary interests to repress trade union activity keynoted the address of International Secretary-Treasurer Carl Winn at the Annual Meeting of The International Officer who } was welcomed by a record at- tendance of Local 1-80, IWA, members, expressed gratification that nominations for the Local Union offices had been keenly con- tested by many members. This, he said, indicated a willingness to accept responsibility in trade union work which was indicative of a healthy state within the or- ganization. The speaker referred to recent statements emanating with the spokesmen of big business, which had revealed designs to destroy the right of collective bargaining, and the use of the strike weapon | by court injunctions if possible. The Annual Meeting approved the recommendation that plans be laid for an IWA building to house the activities of the Local Union. Benefits under the IWA Death Benefit Fund were raised from $100 to $125. Nominations were held for all officers of this Local Union and nearly all offices were contested. The names of the nominees which will go out on a referendum bal- lot immediately, are: For President: Tony Poje, Nanaimo; Geo. Smythe, Camp 6, Youbou, For 1st Vice-President: Er- nest Boulet, Lake Cowichan; Stanley Abercrombie, Gordon River. For 2nd Vice-President: Percy. Clement, Youbou; Axel Andetson, Ladysmith, For 3rd Vice-President: Frank Telford, Combs; Lorne Johnstone, Duncan, For Financial Secretary: Ed Linder, Ladysmith, For Recording Secretary: Laurence Jones, Northfield. For Warden: Max Salter, Youbou; Peter Wilkes, Che- mainus. Local 1-80, IWA, Duncan, March 22. For Conductor: Jas. Bailey, Lake Cowichan; A. L. Smith, Port Renfrew. For Trustees: J. “B. Colwell, Ladysmith; Walter Tickson, South Wellington. Gilbert Schofield was elected District Board Member. There were 34 nominees for the Quarterly Council in which eight declined and the following 12 were elected: Ed Linder, Tony Poje, George Smyth, Ernest Bou- let, R. H. Hopkins, Lorne John- stone, John F. Colwell, Stanley Heys, Arthur E. Briggs, A. L. Smith, Frank Telford, J. M. Mil- more. Wage Conference Delegates There were 28 nominations to ‘the Wage and Contract Confer- ence in which only four declined, and the following 12 were elect- ed: Ed Linder, Tony Poje, Frank Telford, George Sniythe, James M. Milmore, Cecil Black, John F. Colwell, Arthur E, Briggs, Ermest Boulet, C. F. Pierce, Stanley Heys, Lorne Johnstone, There were 14 nominations for District Quarterly Safety Council Delegates and the following were elected: Lorne Johnstone, Arthur E. Briggs, Ross Davis, Stanley Heys, Gecil Black, Island Labor Council There were 19 nominations for Vancouver Island Labor Coun- cil in which four declined and the following seven were elected: Gilbert Schofield, Ernest Boulet, Tony Poje, Stanley Heys, John F, Colwell, Lorne Johnstone, Jo- seph Morris. The following members were elected to the Local Balloting Committee: John Evans, Harold Kenyon, Allan Nelson, ©. F. Pierce, Kenneth Parsons, James M. Milmore, Ken McNab. LOCAL 1-71 Well-attended meeting at Camp “B”, O’Brien Logging Co., was addressed by Presi- dent Frank Howard, Local 1- 71, IWA. It was reported that sixteen new members had been signed on the check-off. Job Stewards elected were: C. Forrest, B, Eagle, D. Swanson, and R. Fleming. The Camp Safety Committee discussed a number of sugges- tions with regard to the operation of crummies and the condition of first aid kits and stretchers ad- jacent to the machines. President Howard opened a discussion on the new accident hazards resulting from the intro- duction of one-man power saws in falling operations. He stated that a number of recent fatalities could be traced to these hazards, Justkatla Camp At a recent meeting in Just- katla Camp, IWA reorganization ‘‘ESQUIRE”’ Graham Complete Stoc! HANEY BUSINESS GUIDE MEN’S WEAR Mowatt) of Work and Dress Clot! writ StORE WITH THE POPULAR BRANDS" BRITISH COLUMBIA FIRE OUSTS SELWYN CREW was launched successfully. New- ly-elected Chairman Murray Vague, and Secretary Doug Ran- kin declare that their goal is a camp 100% IWA. Selwyn Fire Extensive damage to one of the bunkhouses was caused by fire at Selwyn Logging Co., but fortunately no person suffered injury. ‘The job stewards are now busy signing up new members, with hopes that organization will soon be complete. CIO Co-opts Hartung The CIO has asked A. F. Har- tung, International President of the IWA, to accept membership in the three important CIO Com- mittees dealing with the Southern drive, housing and resource de- velopment. - Although carrying a very heavy burden at present with the IWA, President Hartung has con- sented to assist in this all-im- portant work, This is evidence of {the new prestige of the IWA- CIO. .