SIGNATURE NAME (print) The Canadian Tribune supports the just struggles of Northern Ireland for civil liberties and the sovereign rights of the people of Ireland to determine their own future with- out British imperialist interference. Internment Without Trial “We are opposed in principle to the internment of civilians without trial. We also believe that internment in Northern Ireland, now 3 years in operation, is both a continuing cause of violence and a primary obstacle to the success of peace initiatives. For these reasons, we call for the immediate re- lease of all internees in Northern Ireland.” _~ ADDRESS (print) Party's periodicals. Detente and Social Progress, Canada. KASHTAN TO TOUR WESTERN CANADA TORONTO — Communist Party leader, William Kashtan begins a fast-paced six-province tour on Nov. 12 to pub- licize the Party's accelerated campaign for both higher wages to offset the ravages of inflation, and for a roll-back of prices, with emphasis on food, clothing and shelter. During the tour, besides publicizing this practical day-to- day battle in which Communists in unions and in their communities take an active part, Kashtan will emphasize the Party's year of building. Communists across the country are stepping up efforts during the year to substantially in- crease. membership in the Communist Party, and in the Young Communist League, and to boost readership of the The topic at William: Kashtan’s dealing with Canada’s role in the world community and the effects of living standards in Beginning in Thunder Bay. on Nov. 12, the tour schedule is: Winnipeg — Nov. 13-14; Calgary — Nov. 15; Edmonton — Nov. 16; various British Columbia centres — Nov. 18-25; and Saskatchewan — Nov. 26-27. public meetings will be: Stop holding back per capita Continued from page 5 nationalism when I’m a staunch internationalist. You should have the decency to tell us what you’re doing with our dues ‘and then let us decide if it’s right or wrong.” No Backroom Deals Clive Ballantine, business manager of the Toronto Building and Construction Trades Coun- cil blasted the international _re- presentatives responsible for the move and said, “How do you think you could keep it quiet? I resent the international unions unilaterally ‘taking this action which was prompted by our re- presentatives without our con- sent. If we want unity in the labor movement we will get it. through consultation with the membership. We need discus- sions, not backroom deals.” Jack Donnelly, business: repre- sentative of the Sheet Metal Workers in Toronto said, “There is a lot wrong with the CLC, but I dispute the right of people in a foreign country to tell me what organization I can belong to. If we have disagreements with the CLC let’s fight them out from the inside; it’s only de- structive to threaten to with- draw from the House of Labor.” A delegate of the Sheet Metal, Workers, Ottawa, said: “This move is blackmail, pure and simple. I was infuriated that my international would withhold my per capita. A precedent has been set in the withholding and it’s a stupid and imbecile precedent. We have to grow up in this in- dustry. No dialogue between us and the international will lead to further mistakes.” Joe Grabek, Local 721 of the Ironworkers: “The internation- als are taking away our right to make our own decisions, This is the kind of thing that leads to splits in the trade union move- ment. We’ve already had too many splits for too long. The struggle is to unite, not to break up the movement. We wouldn't be discussing this today and there would be no talk of splits if we had the autonomy that we need.” The Toronto Council’s resolu- tion passed, with most of the international representatives | voting against it. 40 hours per week tion against women ation or shutdown. OFL minimum job standards NIAGARA FALLS, Ont.—The Ontario Federation of Labour increased the demand for a provincial minimum wage to $3.50 an hour. The 17th convention in Toronto in 1973, put forward a demand for a $3.00 minimum wage. The 18th convention also passed the following demands for minimum employment standards: ® An extension of the act to cover all those now excluded © Hours of work shall not exceed eight hours per day and ® Voluntary overtime after eight hours @ Nine statutory holidays with pay ®@ The act should be strengthened to prevent discrimina- @ Severance pay of 2°/) earnings times years of service © Stronger penalties for contravention of the Act © More stringent legislation covering mass layoffs, termin- PACIFIC TRIBUNE—FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1974—Page 10 GREGORY OKULEVICH Vision as wide as the world TORONTO—Some 500 people crowded the Ukrainian Hall on October 31 to pay final tribute to Grisha Okulevich, a leading member of the Communist Party and an active leader in several people’s organizations. While a guard of honor changed at regu- lar intervals, speaker after speaker expressed the deep sense of appreciation for the years of work of Grisha Okule- vich, and the loss at his passing. In addition to William Kash- tan, leader of the Communist Party of Canada, tribute was ex- ’ pressed by John Griban, chair- man of the Federation of Rus- sian Canadians, of which Okule- vich was general secretary; by Nicholas Popov, his co-worker on the editorial board of Vest- nik; by J. Lezhebokoff, who brought condolances from FRC members in British Columbia; by a representative of the Soviet Embassy, who delivered condo- lances on behalf of the ambas- sador, noting Grisha Okulevich’s long and staunch friendship for the USSR and its people; and by William Harasym, who spoke in the name of the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians, the Canadian Council of National Groups, and the Workers’ Bene- volent Association. From among telegrams receiv- ed messages were read from the Manitoba and British Columbia committees of the Communist Party of Canada. Excerpts from the remarks of Communist leader William Kashtan follow: We have come here to pay our last respects to a‘comrade and friend, to a comrade all of us knew and loved. Gregory Okulevich, or Grisha Strong challenge to OFL officials NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — A sharp contest was waged for the position of vice-president at the Ontario Federation of Labor Convention at its annual con- vention, Oct. 20-30. With 14 to be elected, two challengers won substantial votes against the candidates en- dorsed by the executive “of- ficial” slate. Evelyn Armstrong, of the United Electrical Work- ers, the only woman running for the office received 574 votes or more than half of the number of ballots cast. Another leading progressive at the convention, Gord Lam- bert, president of the 20,000- member St. Catharines Labor Council also made a consider- able showing, receiving 496 votes in the vice-presidential contest. Despite the high votes carried by Armstrong, Lambert and other progressive candidates, they did not receive enough to be elected. David Archer was re-elected president of the 800,000-member OFL. His only opponent Sam Sharpe, of Sarnia received only 214 votes to Archer’s 814. Terry Meagher, the _ federa- tion’s secretary-treasurer was re-elected by acclamation. Elected as vice presidents were: René Brixhe, Hugh Bucha- nan, Phil Carberry, Charles Clarke, Stew Cooke, Sam Dob- bin, Jack Donnelley, Al Hersh- kovitz, Glenn Pattison, Norman Paxton, William Punnett, Ken Rogers, Harold Thayer and Gordon Wilson. as’ everyone knew him, passed away Monday, October 28 at the age of 67 after a lengthy and painful illness. He leaves behind his wife and comrade Doba who was a source of great strength to him throughout his married life. He leaves behind him as well, his family in the Soviet Union. He leaves behind him many, many devoted friends and comrades who will always res- ‘, pect his memory. General Secretary of the Fed- eration of Russian Canadians, editor of Vestnik, treasurer of the Canadian Council of Natio- nal Groups, leader of the Mu- tual Benefit Organization, Grisha nevertheless found time to contribute to the Canadian: Peace Congress and hold impor- tant positions in the Communist Party of Canada of which he was a member for decades. Comrade Grisha lived in dig- nity and he died in dignity. He never complained about his ill- ness nor did he talk about him- self. Indeed, all his thoughts were about the movement which was his life. I remember speak- ing to him a few days before he passed away and telling him about the election results in Ed- monton and in Winnipeg. He shock his hand, smiled and raised his other hand in a clench- ed fist, expressing joy at this small victory for our movement. In truth it can be said that the progressive and _ revolutionary movement was his life. Up to _ the last moment of his life, his mind was as clear as ever. - The Communist Party held comrade Grisha in high esteem, as an able, devoted and princip- led Communist. This why he Communist Party grows in Kingston KINGSTON — For the first time in almost twenty five years the Communist Party held a public meeting in Kingston. An overflow au- dience jammed the meeting hall’ on Queen’s University Campus to hear William Stew- art, Ontario Party Leader, lic health in Ontario. In addition to the public meeting Mr. Stewart was in- terviewed on the local TV news, covered in a story in the daily paper and appeared on a local radio station. The meeting brought three applications to join the local party and much interest from Other people in attendance who indicated an: interest in further discussions with. the Party. Following the meeting Mr, Stewart announced that it has been decided to run a candi- date in Kingston and the Islands in the expected early provincial elections and a local member of the party will be chosen to contest the elec- tions at an early date. speak on the problems of pub- | was elected a member Central Committee of thé time and again. And it va when he himself suggest y perhaps he should step onan a younger person, that 7 then elected to members tet! the Central Appeals Commi, whose membership is. 0 these whom the Party ann membership trusts and has” confidence in. 4 Comrade Grisha uphelt trust through his lifetim® vision was as wide as the He had boundless confide the Soviet Union, in Bf munist Party of Canada 4% the inevitability of the ' 4 of socialism in our coun” ig used his talents as write "7 turer, as speaker and ore ! to win support for “atid policies. He worked inde af ly to win the support they Doukhobor people and Wig turn gave him their supp = trust. ral With all these many © i comrade Grisha was ast 8 | mely modest man, unsel el devoted. He was indeed off internationalist, a man 2 ‘ciple, an exemplary CO Comrade Grisha’s passiNé, great loss to the wor 4 f and democratic movemé yh to our movement in conn rf I. am sure that he w? want us to mourn hi at What he would want is © work ever harder to es movement of which he and to which he devote energies. Be sure, comrade Grist we shall hold your memory. to us and shall continue § ening those foundations will lead to a world of He brctherhood, of security i equality and to 4 Canada. Goodbye Grisha. We 8 ways remember you. THEATRE FI®! theatre on Alexander morning of Nov. 5 just t before the company’s 2 You Can’t Get to Thefé Here, was to premiere. _ The play, written by é fe playwright Jack Wintel with the despicable wo! the Canadian embassy Se tiago directly after the fascist coup in Chile. According to sources jaf! TWP, people had left thé "Hi at 2 am, on Nov. 5 afle dress rehearsal. The fit? out in the costume room © after 3 a.m. Arson is suspected. pam are estimated at $50,000: of such lousy, nen-unien ¥7 hours!”