Continued from page I RCMP charged with trumped-up charges of “communism” or “communist-front” activities but, for obvious reasons, refuses to confront the union member so charged with his accusers or the source of their “evidence.” It is important to note that a few weeks after the RCMP visit to McCuish’s home, similar charges of “subversive activities” allegedly contrary to the constitution of the Inter- national Brotherhood of Electrical Workers were laid against him by the union executive. The fact that these charges have been laid is now generally known to IBEW members and the immediate reaction of members of his own unit was adoption of a unanimous vote of confidence — in John McCuish. Here then, is the text of McCuish’s affidavit, dated January 12: I, John McCuish, of 1805 East 8th Avenue, of British Columbia, do solemnly declare that: 1—I am a Canadian citizen, of 57 years of age, and reside at- the above address; and I have personal knowledge of all matters herein deposed to, save where otherwise expressly stated. 2—On the evening of December 10, 1955, two men called at my home, and identified themselves as officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. They told me they wanted to “talk” with me. 3—I asked them what they -wanted to talk about, and what was the nature of their visit. 4—They then told me “It is for .-your own good. In case of war we have got to know who are loyal Canadians.” They then informed me that “We know your record since 1928 and that you are now working for Hume and Rumble. We know you were a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Work- ers which has a closed shop con- tract in the industry, and we know you were dropped from membership in the Labor-Pro- gressive party in 1951.” 5—They then asked me the following question: “How did they happen to miss you?” By that question I understood them to refer to the recent suspension and victimization of numerous members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Work- ers, Local 213, on trumped-up charges of having been members KEITH FISH & CHIPS Deep Fried Chicken & Fish in Peanut Oil Our Specialty ! Take Out! Phone YO. 9919 749 W. KEITH’ North Vancouver Mal & Jim Beynon, Props. CONSTANTINE FINE CUSTOM TAILORING Ladies’ and Gentlemen Rm., 118, 603 W. Hastings St. PA, 5810 Vancouver 2, B.C. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT | Hastings Steam Baths Expert Masseurs in Attendance TA. 0644 766 E. Hastings St. Vancouver, B.C. NEW ZENITH CAFE 105 E. Hastings St. For The Finest In Good Eating in the city of Vancouver, in the province or supporters of the Labor-Pro- gressive party, on the grounds that such’ membership or asso- ciation is a violation of the union’s constitution. 6—During the course of my discussion with these police of- ficers, I told them that they must have had some disreput- able stoolpigeon in their service, to which suggestion they replied that they call such people “loyal Canadians.” I told them that in the opinion of honest trade union members, such persons were regarded as_ stoolpigeons, or worse. 7—Further in the course of my discussion with these officers, they used the word “subversives”’ extensively, and in this connec- tion I told them that I well knew who the real subversives were — the employers and their agents. 8—I thereupon informed the officers that there would be no further discussion between my- self and them, and asked them to get out, which they reluctant- ly did. 9—I am informed by my wife, Verna McCuish, that several months ago she was visited by officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at my home, un- der similar circumstances to those described above, and in the course of their inquiries, the of- ficers asked her concerning my whereabouts and concerning my union and political activities; and I verily believe the infor- mation given to me by my wife is true. 10—I consider that ‘the inva- sion of my home without warrant or .excuse by Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers, for the purpose of questioning myself and my wife concerning my trade union activities and my political, religious or other beliefs, is a crude form of intimidation and a flagrant violation of my rights as a Canadian citizen; and I strongly resent this form of pol- ice intimidation. 11—I have been informed by | those who are friends of mine, and verily believe, that similar visits by officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have been made to their homes, for purposes of intimidation and to gather information on the ideas and activities of those question- ed, 12—I have also been informed) by persons who are friends of mine and-verily believe that of- ficers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police visited offices of companies by whom my friends are employed, for the purpose of discussing these persons and checking with their employers on their political beliefs and activi- ties, whether on or off the job. 13—Approximately three weeks after the visit of December 10, 1955, charges were laid against me by the executive of Interna- tional Brotherhood of: Electrical Workers, Local 213, acting on the instructions, as I verily be- lieve, of certain international of- ficers. 14—The said charges are simi- lar to those which were previous- ly preferred against numerous other members of the said local, 15—I have been reliably in- formed and verily believe that during the trial of Mr. George Gee, former business agent of the said local, an international representative of the Brother- hood, Mr. Terry, stated that he had received the fullest coopera- tion of the Royal Canadian Mount- ed Police in “uncovering Com- munists” in the union. and my experience and that of my wife and friends, as above related, leads me to believe that the said statement by Terry was and is the literal truth. 16—I am making this statutory declaration voluntarily because I am convinced that unless an end is put to such activities on the part of the police, the nor- mal rights and liberties, not only of myself but of other citizens, are threatened. And I make this solemn de- claration conscientiously believ- ing the same to be true, and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made un- Here Andy Johnston, IBEW special representative, is seen with Jack Waplington, Local 213 president, through whom his arbitrary and undemocratic decisions were carried out. der oath and by virtue of the “Canada Evidence Act.” It is just over a year ago since a couple of U.S. union hatchetmen arrived in Vancou- ver armed with dictatorial powers and a revised union constitution (bearing a large U.S. flag on the cover) to “clean out the Reds” and other progressives in Local 213 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Work- ers. ‘ . Impressing weak elements in the local union’s leadership to carry out their demands, these U.S. goons, Andy Johnson, almost overnight, managed to transform a demo- cratic and progressive union, by silencing progressive voices with threats of expulsion from the union, job and industry; by divid- ing the ‘local into small indus- Alfred Terry and} trial sections; banning all local union meetings and elections, and imposing the arbitrary rule of an “appointed” executive up- on the union membership. All progressive and militant members were held suspect of “subversive” activities. The most absurd and far-fetched charges were preferred against 24 or more members. “Kangaroo” courts were held where those so charged could neither confront their accusers nor compel dis- closure of the source of the hearsay gossip as “evidence.” When pressed on this point, the union wreckers who acted “for the prosecution” could only re- ply that such “evidence was highly confidential” and there- fore could not be divulged. McCuish’s affidavit on the visits to his home made by the Concluded on next page CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING A charge of 50 cents for each insertion of five lines or less with 10 cents for each additional line is made for notices appearing in this column. No notices will be accepted later than Tuesday noon of the week of publication. NOTICES DEADLINE FOR COMING EVENTS COLUMN—All copy must be in the Pacific Tribune office not later than 12 noon Tuesday. POSTAGE STAMPS wanted. 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