FROM PAGE ONE THE WESTERN CANADIAN LUMBER WORKER “ULTIMATUM REJECTED" they did, that the Celgar set- tlement was too rich for them after seeing their profit re- ports.” Despite the employers’ ob- vious desire to refrain from genuine bargaining, Moore stated that the Union is still prepared to resume negotia- tions at any time. The following resolu- tion was unanimously adopt- ed at the Castlegar meeting of Celgar employees after ap- proving the recommended settlement of their strike: “WHEREAS: At the outset of negotiations in the South- ern Interior, Ministers of the Provincial Government ex- pressed opposition to the woodworkers’ demand for coast wages and conditions, thus compromising any im- partial mediation, and “WHEREAS: The proce- dures of mediation were timed to the disadvantage of the woodworkers, and “WHEREAS: The sacrifices of strike action were made necessary to secure the parity settlement now negotiated by employees of Celgar Lid. now STRIKEBREAKING ATTEMPT TELEGRAM TO January 10, 1968. BOB SCHLOSSER, PRESIDENT, f LOCAL 1-417, IWA, SALMON ARM, B.C. It has been brought to our attention that the employees of Ponderosa Pine who, along with other IWA members in the Southern Interior, have been on strike for wage parity since early October, are being circularized with a letter pointing out the benefits of membership in our organi- zation. The letter appears on what is supposed to be United Brotherhood stationery and bears no signature. The letter is an open attempt at strikebreaking and to split the solidarity of the trade union movement. May we state to start with that the B.C. Provincial Council of Carpenters has, in no way, authorized or in- stigated this action. Clearly the fact that the only place the necessary listed names could be obtained is from the company speaks for itself. The only people who will benefit from this action are the employers and it shows their desperation. Our Provincial Council fully supports the IWA’s just fight for wage parity. The fact that our members re- spected the IWA’s line at considerable cost to themselves on the new pulp mill currently under construction at Skookumchuck is witness to our stand. Parity will be won. Yours fraternally, (Signed) “Arnold Smith,” “Lorne Robson.” “THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED: That this meeting of Celgar Ltd. employees re- quest the IWA kKegional Council and the Legislative Conference of the B.C. Fed- eration of Labour, Victoria, January 27-28-29-30, to direct attention of members of the Legislative Assembly to this flagrant denial of full and free collective rights and demand action to prevent any recur- rence thereof.” The following is the Mem- orandum of Agreement nego- tiated between the IWA and Celgar Ltd.: The present Agreement dated September 1, 1964 to August 31, 1967 to be amend- ed as follows: 1. Term — September 1, 1967 to June 30; 1970. 2. Wages — The present wage scale to be increased as follows: (a) At start-up — 34c per hour. (b) January 1, 1969 — 10c per hour and the general increase applied to coast- al lumber and logging operations as of June 15, 1968. September 1, 1969 — 6c per hour and the general increase applied to coast- al lumber and logging operations as of June 15, 1969. 3. Travel Time — Straight time rates shall apply in ex- cess of nine and one-half hours in any one day effec- tive at start-up. 4. Celebration of Statutory Holidays — As contained in the Munroe Report. 5. Shift Differential — The premium rate for second and third shifts will be 10c per hour effective at start-up. 6. ‘Technological Changes — As contained in the Mun- roe Report. (c) MEMORIAL SOCIETY SURVIVES UNDERTAKERS BURIAL DESIGNS The Memorial Society of B.C. reports that the B.C. Funeral Services Association, representing most of the prov- ince’s undertakers, has now ’ decided not to sponsor the introduction of a highly con- troversial Private Bill in the legislature this year, which sought professional status for the industry. The decision was contained in a formal let- ter from the solicitors for the Funeral Services Association to the Memorial Society’s solicitor. The 16,000-member Me- morial Society had mounted a vigorous campaign against the proposed legislation in re- cent months, because it felt that the Bill, as framed, would provide the undertakers with a closed shop which could not only curtail the growth of the Memorial Society itself, but which could lead to the man- datory enforcement of fu- neral practices which are now optional, such as embalming and cosmetology (cosmetic make-up of the dead). “We are naturally elated,” said Memorial Society Presi- dent Jean Mohart, following a Directors’ meeting recently which received the news. “We know that hundreds of our members bombarded their representatives in Victoria with letters protesting the proposed Bill, and we have received an overwhelming de- gree of support from non- members, labour unions, church organizations and other groups. While we have no direct knowledge of why the undertakers quit, we feel sure this strong, united pro- test made a lot of people think twice about this legislation. It’s not only a victory for the Memorial Society, but a vic- tory for the private and very personal rights of the indi- vidual to decide how his re- mains shall be disposed of after death. We wish to thank all those who helped us in any way, and to assure them that we shall remain vigilant in this matter on their behalf.” Ed’s Power Saw Services Ltd. 206 CARRALL ST., VANCOUVER 4, B.C. — DAY: 684-3633 NIGHT: 434-8145 McCulloch Chain Saws — STIHL Chain Saws — Sales and rental all types Chain and Chain Saws — Cutter Bars — Wedges — Accessories — Bar Welding — Regrooving — Hard Tipping — Chains Filed and Re-built — Boom Augers and Auger Drives. SASQUATCH? . . . DON’T BE SILLY .. . AIN'T YA MET TH’ NEW HOOK TENDER YET? 7. First Aid Attendants — As contained in the Munroe Report. 8. Sawmill Job Evaluation Plan — As contained in the Munroe Report except estab- lishment date to be as nego- tiated with other member companies of Interior Forest Labor Relations Association. 9, Apprenticeship Training Plans — As contained in the Munroe Report. 10. Other Training Plans — As contained in the Mun- roe Report. 11. Allowance for Annual Vacation — Amend Article X of present Agreement, Sec- tion 2(a), to provide for 6% (six and one-half) percent annual vacation pay for those employees with five years of service and 8% (eight and one-half) percent for those employees with 20 years of service. This change to be effective September 1, 1969. 12. Statutory Holidays — That the present qualifying period be amended to provide the sixty day sliding provi- sion. This is to be effective November 15, 1967. 13. Health and Welfare — Effective January 1, 1969, the weekly indemnity provision will be amended to provide for $50.00 (fifty dollars) per week for thirty-nine weeks based on one and six, 14. The local Union and Management will sit down and negotiate specific individ- ual categories in the woods operations following ratifica- tion of the Agreement. 15. Continuous Operations — At Celgar’s request during the life of the present Agree- ment the Union agrees to meet with a view to negoti- ating a continuous operation in the lumber division. In the event that a continuous oper- ation is negotiated into the Coast Master Agreement, the terms of the continuous oper- ation agreement will be ex- tended to the lumber division of Celgar. CONTROL YOUR SPENDING WITH A CREDIT UNION CHEQUING ACCOUNT PER EARN 515% ANNUM INTEREST COMPOUNDED MONTHLY . 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