ist Issue January, 1963 \\ Posiion 3 W. Kozij : Don Thompson Position 4 _....... Art Nicols Position 5 —...-..... G. Phillips A. Faboni COMPULSION The view held by the dele- gates was that the recent rul- © ing of the Board of Industrial Relations broadening excep- tions under the Hours of Work Act had deprived log- f OFFICERS OF LOCAL 1-71, IWA, who were charged with the WESTERN CANADIAN LUMBER WORKER gers of negotiated provisions in the master agreement, specifying an eight - hour work day. The strongest pos- sible protest to the Provincial Government was urged. New production techniques. were held to have increased the work load, creating classi- fications previously unknown in the industry. This factor, together with the reduction of LRVG “OITA responsibility of seeing that the Union’s business was conducted properly during the Local’s 13th Annual Delegated Meeting held last December 20-21, in the Stry Hall, Vancouver, are left, Bill Wilson, President; Ernie Freer, Financia! Secretary; Jimmy Ray, 1st Vice- President. work crews, was believed to be responsible for a rising ac- cident frequency rate. It was recommended that the Regional Council should endeavour to secure a uni- form policy among the log- ging Locals in this matter. It was further recommended that a higher priority should at oe report on his activities, firmed the Local Union’s support for the New Demo- eratic Party was passed with- out any dissent. Members of the Local were urged to make a voluntary contribution of one dollar per member per year to the Party. be given the work of the Wage Rate Revision Committee in dealing with problems relat- ing to new and revised jobs. This resolution precipitated prolonged debate, indicating a widespread interest in the subject. POLITICAL ACTION A resolution which reaf- os KEEN INTEREST is displayed by delegates attending the Delegated Meeting of Local 1-71, as they listen to Local Business Agent in the Terrace-Prince Rupert-Queen Charlotte Islands area, Gordon Davis, When the question of re- strictions on lumber exports to the United States was under reconsideration, the delegates proposed that the Union should withhold sup- port from political candidates in favor of quotas or increased tariffs on Canadian lumber. Westminster » cn ‘? Tden a wer’ rig] c= > Saat” bar 1% Ae ; “tat : 3 TICKET DRAW FOR THE PRIZES donated by various merchants and companies is held during the Loggers’ Ball by Local 1-71. Pictured here is Mrs. Worrall handing President Bill Wilson one of the winning tickets drawn from the barrel while Harold Forsman of Camp Woss looks on. Wes Ross, Local 1-71 office secretary in back- ground, records names of winners. Prize Winners The following are the names of the winners whose tickets were drawn during the recent Loggers’ Ball sponsored by” Local 1-71, TWA, m Vancouver. ‘Arnie Bogstad, Jeune Landing, B.C., Waltham Wrist Watch, B. C. Forest. N. Komar, Mahatta River, Coal Harbour, B.C., Something Wet, Dave Boddy. ina H. Vander Straetin, Beaver Cove, 8.C., Round Trip Pass, B. C. Airlines. Pearl Derrick, Coal Harbour, B.C., Gladstone Luggage, C.F.P. Clarence Murrell, RR2, Laciysmith, Wittnauer Watch, Crown Zel- lerbach. J. Ida, Aldergrove, (CFP), Dayton t.ogging Boots, Daytons. C. E. Shaw, Box 1335, Courtenay, Heads Logging Boots, Heads. John Simpson, 235 E. 26th, N. Van., Pioneer Brand Dry King Jacket, Jones Tent. Ettla Hoijmstrom, 7615 Fraser Street, Vancouver, Wittnauer Wrist Watch, M.B.P.R. Mrs. R. A. Bentley, Beaver Cove, B.C., Sony Transistor, S. Madill. Dave Sholes, Ganges, B.C., Logging Boots, Pierre Paris. | Mauro Pesce, Kokish, 8.C., Clock-Radio, Rayonier, Canada. Murray Lind, 217 Howe St, N.W., Desk Memo Stand, Vernon Clarke. Tom Pickering, 722 E. 57th, Van., $25 Credit, McCullough Canada. democratic administration of the Local Union were stressed by resolution. A number of proposed by-law changes were rejected. DECISIONS Other decisions of the dele- gated meeting included: @ A renewed demand for income tax changes to enable loggers to deduct from tax- able income transportation expense, board and: lodging costs, protective clothing ex- tenance and replacement of tools. @ A petition to provin- cial and federal governments to make. work available for workers physically able to work. @ A demand for the repeal of restrictive labour legisla- enn, tee tion. (\ @ Support of the B.C. yg Federation of Labour in : . k pressing for better minimum wage laws. @ Recommendations to the Regional Council dealing with the administration of the Strike Fund. eA | PROCEDURE UPHELD penses and depreciation main-- CREDIT UNION DIRECTORY IWA Credit Unions and other Credit Unions supported by TWA Local Unions in B.C. Alberni District Credit Union, Head Office: 211 Argyle St., Port Alberni, B.C, Alberni Branch: 280 Merrifield St., Alberni, B.C, IWA 1-217 Savings, Broadway & Quebec Streets, Vancouver 10. IWA (N.W.) Credit Union, Room 21, 774 Columbia Street, New Local 1-118, IWA (Victoria), 904 Gordon Street, Victoria Chemainus & District Credit Union, Box 229, Chemainus " Courtenay Credit Union, Box 952, Courtenay Duncan & District Credit Union, Box 717, Duncan Prince George & District, 1046 - 4th Avenue, Prince George Nanaimo & District Credit Union, 499 Wallace St. Nanaimo Ladysmith & District Credit Union, Box 154, Ladysmith, B.C. United Labour Credit Union, 1475 East 43rd, Vancouver The delegates decided to place emphasis on the im- portance of the annual dele- gated meeting procedure under conditions such as pre- vail in coast logging camps. The advantages of preserving this procedure to ensure @ A demand that work- ing apparel and equipment be sold at cost through company outlets. @ That efforts be made to secure single accommodation for workers in logging camps. @ That steps be taken to promote better recreational facilities in logging camps. @ That representations be made to improve transporta- tion facilities to isolated camps. @ That the Local Union prepare a brief for considera- tion of the Wage Rate Re- vision Committee. i @ That support be given the introduction of a medicare plan for British Columbia. @ That the Local Union educational program be di- rected to acquaint members of their rights under existing legislation. 5 @ That work clothing damaged as a result of an ac- See “LOGGERS"”—Page 8 WO ee : aS y b eX : : Ne Ns Means neh 51 West Hastings Street Vancouver 3, B.C.