2nd Issue, November B.C. LUMBER WORKER 4 Women Invade Technical Jobs One Half Workers In Asia fi Bil sia OTTAWA (CPA)—Women are moving into the ranks of professional personnel and in the fields of science and engineering, once thought of exclusively as male preserves, there is a larger proportion of women in the younger age groups than men. This fact is indicated by a report pub- lished recently by the technical poroumel unit of the Labor PRESIDENT GEORGE SMYTHE, and Mrs. Smythe, were guests of honor at the celebration held to mark the renovation of the IWA Hall in Lake Cowichan. President Smythe addressed the gathering and complimented the Sub-Local on its enterprise. OTTAWA (CPA) — More than one-half of the world’s total labor force is located in Asia, according to an article Department. The report was based on a study of 830 women who had re- ceived their Bachelor’s degree before 1952 and who are now qualified architects, scientists, en- gineers or veterinarians. Home economists, high school teachers and nurses were not included. Well Represented The study showed that women were well represented in all the major professional fields which make up the Labor Department’s Technical Personnel Register. ‘These were architecture, biology, chemistry, civil engincering, elec- trical engineering, forestry, geol- ogy, aeronautical engineering, geography, mechanical engineer- ing, mining, physics, agriculture, mathematics, and veterinary sci- ence. About 75% were in biology and chemistry. OE the 830 professional women in science and engineering, 553 were single, 259 married, 13 widowed or divorced, and 5 un- reported. Service Industries The analysis indicated that there was a larger proportion of women in the younger age groups than is the case with men in these professions. About 69% of the women were 35 or less and the median age was 31. The me- dian age for professional men in the science and engineering fields is 39. The majority of women includ- ed in the study were employed in the service industries which comprise education, governments, consultants and personal service. In this group the main jobs were research, testing and laboratory work, and to @ lesser extent teaching. on the world’s working popula- tion appearirig in the latest is- sue of the International Labor Review. The world’s labor force, based on 1950 figures, is placed at 1,- 025,000,000. Of this total, 59% is employed in agriculture and allied occupations, 18% in indus- try and 23% in service, transport and communications. Of the five continents of the world, Asia accounts for 528,- 000,000 workers, followed by Eur- ope with 190,000,000, North and South America with 125,000,000, Africa with 89,000,000 and Oce- ania with 5,000,000. These figures exclude the USSR which is esti- mated to have a total labor force of 88,000,000. The building, which was form- erly designated the Unity Hall, was given a substantial overhaul by the IWA. A new roof’ was provided, an oil furnace was in- stalled, and the interior was tastefully re-decorated. Members attending the open- ing declared that it had been made much more comfortable and attractive. Renovation Celebrated Opening of a renovated IWA Hall in Lake Cowichan recently was the occasion for a gala evening celebrated in hilarious fashion by the members of Local 1-80, IWA. The celebration was held on October 26. Refreshments were served after an evening’s dance music furnished by Chuck Bards- ley’s orchestra. President George Smythe wel- comed the guests and predicted that the renovated hall would in futuré serve an important role in the life of the community. against nutritional deficiencies. the ad says: In big type, and two colors yet, “Because of this news millions of cats will be healthier, RANDOM THOUGHTS By CARROL COBURN Maybe it was just coincidence, but we were struck by four headlines on the same page of the Globenmail the other day: “Inco Reports Record Profit for 9 Months” “Capital Inflow into Canada at Fastest Rate Since 1950” “Manufacturers” Shipments Run 10 Percent Over 1955” “Toronto Jobless Total Rises 572” One thing we’re sure wasn’t coincidence—the story of. un- employment got the smallest headline and the least space. - 8 * The Pembroke Observer recommends that the first order of business for the Tory conyention should be to eliminate the word “progressive” from the party name, on the ground that “newspaper heading writers detest the compound word ‘Pro- gressive-Conservative’.” Not to mention a majority of the voters. ie ae In case you’ve been unduly depressed by the sad procession of accounts of how the Hungarian people are slowly being bled and starved into submission, you may—just possibly—be cheered by the news that Canadian cats can now be fully protected ENRICHED WHITE UCED BREAD happier! Puss’n Boots now contains extra Vitamin B1 (thiamin). A great scientific advance in pet nutrition ... A serious prob- Jem solved for your cat.” The ad takes up a lot of space, but it has a BIG story to tell. It relates how the makers of Puss’n Boots maintained a colony of 75 cats—“in model quarters”—for five years. Tested with every kind of diet, and studied daily by nutritional spe- cialists, they finally provided proof that CATS NEED MORE VITAMIN Bi. How to get it into a can of cat food? This, too, was a bigger task than you might think. “But,” says the ad, “after much technical research and many experiments, we solved the problem.” Another great step forward in the March of Science! °C eas The part we liked best, however, was a little box showing a picture of a fish and telling how the WHOLE FISH goes into this cat food. One arrow points to “FILLETS OR FLESH, rich in important growth-promotion proteins. Usually reserved for human consumption, but retained in Puss’n Boots.” A second arrow points to the bones, which are also ground up and forced down the poor beast’s throat. The third and most inspiring arrow of all reads: “LIVER AND GLANDS, for min- erals, vitamins A, B. D. Vital for well-being. Often extracted for medicinal use. Retained in Puss’n Boots.” Oh, well, lately we're almost inclined to agree that cats are nicer people than people, anyway. At least they don’t tell the mouse they’re doing it for his own good! PENSION PLANS SURVEYED OTTAWA (CPA) — Accord- ing to Finance Minister Hon. Walter Harris, the federal gov- ernment is considering the whole subject of industrial pen- sions and ways to help self- employed to build up their own retirement pensions. Legislation vesting in employ- ees the right to carry pensions from one job to another would be a great boon to many workers, and allow for more flexibility in employment. Latest figures show that em- ployers are putting up over 120 million dollars for pensions, em- ployees add 185 millions more. Assistance for the self-employ- ed will probably be by way of tax concessions. Packed with Pride in B.C. UNDER THE UNION LABEL! AYLMER BOSTON BROWN BEANS IN S CONVENIENT SIZES Produced by Canadians for Canadians in the ultra-modern Vancouver plant recently selected by members of the I.W.A. Women’s Auziliary, in co-operation with the U.P.W.A., for the plant tour featured in the “B.C. Lumber Worker” of April, 1956. Adeliclous meal in minutes!