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Local 1-85, IWA PORT ALBERNI

Bro. S. J. Squire reports: _ It is interesting to note that in, this area the officers of the WIUG make clainis that they are sure of certifications in other parts of the Province. They make no claims about certifications in sthe Alberni area. In areas out- side of Alberni, the WIUC tell their membership that they are sure of certifications in this area. It’s the same in every area we go, into, the WIUC are always gain- ing strength in some place other than the one you are visiting. While in Vancouver recently one delegate from another part of the, province said he was sur- » prised to hear that Bloedel, Ste art and Welch Mill was practi-

cally all WIUG, and that they | > wee inj ay Hocitionl to get, ei |iey: nai Wiel due:

fication,

Everyone in the Alberni Val- ley knows’ how ridiculous this statement is. They know the [WA has over four hundred members in this operation. The statement about WIUC certification was never made in this area. where everyone knows the truth, and yet it was made in other parts of B.C. with a view to misleading the woodworkers of this prov- ince.

The same story is true about Jordan River—the boys here in Port Alberni tell us that the WIUC are going to get a certifi- cation at this place. The boys had better check up and get the facts first. Some of the men at this camp were wearing WIUC buttons, but they weren't paying any dues, It seems as though th een and white buttons were given to anybody, whether not. The IWA, at their monthly

meeting, made a donation of $50 to the striking Island Truck Dri- vers, and at the same time they are taking around the collection sheets for voluntary donations. Early reports indicate that there will be a sizeable collection made for the strikers in this area. The C.B. of R.E. have put out lists of goods that are classified “hot cargo” and IWA men don’t need to be reminded of what the union code is when it comes to handling these goods.

Sarita River

irst Camp Committee from Sarita. since IWA certification met with management on March 30. List of grievances include: Setting up of proper Sub Post Office; purchase and use of wash- ing machines to be used jointly by men to keep working clothes clean, * ;

Improved peree schedule for new men coming into camp. This would avoid overnight sta: in Port Alberni before

ing to camp. est for chicken or turkéy on table at least twice a month.

Facilities for locking up of loggers’ lockers. Stopped at once, was the minimum charge of $1 that was in force at the Camp Commissary. The boys*can now buy a package of tobacco with-, out wasting another 80 cents ony gum and candy.

Hours of work in the kitchen are stille being investigated by company and union. Comparison is being made in other camps to determine whether the cookhouse crew is understaffed. Final set~ tlement in the cookhouse would eliminate the extra hours of work being put in by the cook- house crew.

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win demands is membership up to full st The example set at K Lake is being followed in o he eAmps. This looks well for

percent membership by the ti gotiations roll around in

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2 The financial statement for March 31 clearly shows that this ; local is in a healthy condi 4 Excess of income over per capita and cash in

dues was 6 d : the bank at that time was

$1802.02.

Around the Locals

Sekora, Young, Report Camp Successes; Mission Fights Eddy Match Co.; 1-217 Signs New Stohlberg Construction Contract

Local 1-71, IWA ~

Reports received from IWA representatives on organizing tours of northern logging camps contain concrete evidence that the loggers have not lost confi- dence in the IWA despite the frenzied campaign of the WIUC.

Bros. Mike Sekora and Leo Young have established a base for their operations at Alert Bay, and have conducted a sys- tematic organizing campaign of all camps in the area, with the chartered “Elizabeth H.”

Successful meetings were held at Beaver Cove) Pioneer and Minstrel Island. -

At Northern .Pulpwood Ltd., Beaver Cove, now under IWA agreement, the numker on IWA check-off has _trebled in recent weeks. The Camp Committee elected is comprised of Bros. George Gregor, chairman; W. Coldwell, secretary; Jack Ward, chief steward; and Al Anderson, and Wm. Murray, shop stewards. Bros. Tom Turner, J. Moran and J. Puce were elected to the Griev- ance Committee. “A six-member Safety Committee was also elected.

The Press Committee, Camp “A”, Englewood, reports:

A_ general meeting was held at Camp “A” on Monday, April te which was attended by WIUC officials, Harold Pritchett, and John McCuish. The following in- teresting facts were brought out at this meeting.

(1), Harold Pritchett strongly recommended that the workers unite as there is no advantage in remaining split. Could this be a “peace feeler” that would help save face for Harold and his co- horts when the WIUC cause completely collapses.

(2) Harold also stated that there were only 116 IWA mem- bers at Camp Woss on the check- off. He also stated that there are 114 paid-up members in the WIUC. We have proof that the above is a false statement, for one of our job stewards saw the March check-off list and it con- tained 206 members of the IWA.

(3) The WIUC, officials re- quested that all WIUC Job Stew- ards and all men_ interested in furthering the WIUC cause re- main behind after the meeting. There were 10 WIUC men that remained for the “bull session” ‘Ten men wont’ get" certification, Harold.

VICTORIA Local 1-118, IWA

Bro. Fred Soon reports:

Working in the Victoria area, I have been able to sign back all of the Chinese crew employed at the Elder’s Sawmill, and place them on the check-off.

They had previously revoked the IWA check-off on Roy Mah’s advice. Now there is no question in their minds, which is the bona fide union. rr

Since opening up this spring, the whole mill crew stands sol- idly behind the IWA.

On April 14th, MeCarter’s Shingle Mill had a government supervised ballot of all employ- ees to_decide whether they ac-

|cepted IWA or WIUC certifica-| tion. : |

The WIUC' representatives did some determined electioneering on the eve of ballotting. The facts of the case were well pre- sented by our local Secretary, Bro. Roy Whittle and Organizer Bro. Ed. Haw. They were re- warded for their efforts the next day when the ballot won a deci- sion in favor of the IWA .

MISSION Local 1-367, IWA

Brother Neil Shaw reports: We have spent a very great ‘amount of time in negotiations with the Eddy Match Company in endeavoring to get a decent contract and a half decent wage for our brothers and sisters em- ployed in that operation.

At the present time, it has been necessary to apply for a conciliation officer to assist us in attempting to get a decent settle- ment from this company. I would like to point out that to date, the company has only of- fered a wage increase of 5 cents per hour, plus pay for two statutory holidays a year. Your business agents and the brothers and sisters employed in this op- eration do not feel that this is anything near a satisfactory of- fer. Mr. R. G. Clements has been named as the Conciliation Officer. _We are also conducting nego- tiations with the Triangle Saw- mills at Chilliwack and have not as yet succeeded in coming to an agreement with this company.

Mr. Clements, Conciliation Of- ficer for Chilliwack Sawmills, has turned in his report recom- mending that an arbitration board be set up to deal with negotiations with that company.

L-had the pleasure of attending the first Sub-Local meeting of the Silver-Skagit Logging Com- pany at Hope on Wednesday, April 6th, and am very pleased to say that this Sub-Local is off to a flying start for this season’s operations.

We have recently succeeded in organizing the boys in Walsh’s Sawmill at Ruskin, and have re- ceived the certification for the employees of the Silver-Skagit Pole Yard at Stave River, We will be opening negotiations with the Silver-Skagit as soon as pos- sible.

We are investigating the recent layoff at Stave Lake Cedar and are checking all angles of senior- ity in this operation.

VANCOUVER> Local 1-217, IWA

Bro. Stu Hodgson reports:

This local recently signed a contract with the Stohlberg Con- struction Co., with a wage sche- dule setting the basic rate at $1.10 an hour.

A joint meeting of the Execu- tive’ Board with the Education and Social Committee on the 18th, formed a “Get Out The Vote” committee, and completed final plans to secure a full regis-| tration of members on the pro- vincial voters’ lists.

In the race to reach the one hundred percent organization mark, Anderson’s Mill, Vancou- ver, is reported to be 99.99 per- cent. Fred Gash has been putting such pep and enthusiasm into the job of organizing that the betting is two to one that he'll make a perfect score before next issue of THE B.C. LUMBER WORKER.

Coming up fast in this drive for top honors is Evans Products, one of the largest mills on the Fraser River.

The organization drive on the North Shore is showing results. The North Shore Shingle Co. em- ployees recently held plant elec- tions, placing Bro. A. Turner at the head of the Plant Committee. Shop Stewards are Frank Gold and Lyle Welch. Bros., Geo. Eas- ton and Ken Kothlow were added to the Grievance Committee.

North Shore mills now nearing the 100 percent mark are Lion’s Gate Lumber, Lynn-Forest and Gillespie Lumber.

The sports program is attract- ing promising athletes. Thirteen men turned out to the last fast- ball practice, and more are ex- pected to sign up with what is expected to be the winning team in the City League.

A Conciliation Board has been obtained to hear the wage dis- pute in Lama Wood. Jim Bury, Secretary of the Vancouver La- bor Council, will represent the IWA on the Board, the Chairman of which is Geo. E. Street. The Local is demanding an immediate wage increase, of ten cents for the lower classifications, and pro- portionate increases along the line, with the plywood scale at the end of six months.

A round-up of news from all plants shows marked progress. All report a growing member- ship strength. Enforcement of the terms of the agreement, and settlement of grievances in an efficient and business-like man- ner is solidifying support for the IWA everywhere,

Capilano

On April 12th, a meeting was held by the crew of the Capilano Shingle Co., and they went on record to strongly condemn Bert Showler for attempting to pass a resolution before the Vancou- yer City Council to cancel the license of the Capilano Shingle Co., because there has been a complaint of dust in the residen- tial area near the mill.

It was pointed out at the meet- ing that Bert Showler is presi- dent of the TLC and is endeavor- ing to put 200 Union men out of work permanently.

Plant Committee.

At the last meeting of the Lo- cal support was tendered the Jewellery Workers’ Union now on strike at Geo. H, Hewitt & Co. The sum of $30.00 a month was approved in aid of the strike fund until a satisfactory settle- ment can be reached. A donation of $25.00 a month was made in aid of the CCL Radio Committee. A substantial \donation was also

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made to thé Lion’s Club Crippled Children’s Fund. Women’s Auxiliary

The April business meeting of the Women’s Auxiliary to Local 1-217 was held in Room 219, Lee Building, April 6th, with eleven members present. It was decided that for Easter the Hospital Committee would distribute flow- ers and cards to the Compensa- tion Wards in which are most of our members.

Plans for the joint Local Union and Women’s Auxiliary Social and Educational Project were discussed and we expect to have definite arrangements very shortly.

NEW WESTMINSTER Local 1-357

Greetings! Having just com- pleted another Wage Conference, think a few remarks pertaining to this would be in order. Time was short, too short. This Con- ference is held in order that res- olutions can be discussed and clarified and it is from this con- ference that the negotiating com- mittee gets their instructions and the feeling of the members on various subjects. .

Many resolutions never reached the floor—many of these were important. One I have in mind was that which referred to the Union Made Label on our prod- ucts. This would help materially in obtaining a Union Shop. A like resolution was passed at our wage conference two years ago. at the St. Louis convention if my memory serves me right.

There should be no trouble in designing such a label. I would suggest our Crest with a seroll at the top inscribed “union made” and a space below for the num-

ber allotted a specified plant.

RETAIL LUMBER

STEWART &

PAINTS — WALLBOARDS — ROOFINGS

Branches at; Victoria, Duncan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Port Alberni

However, all in all, it was @ big improvement over our pre- vious conferences. No mention was made of the Marshall Plan or the North Atlantic Pact, or any politics. isn’t that something? improve as time goes on. ;

Brother Alsbury in his report of the Victoria Lobby mentioned meeting Mr. Kenny, Minister’ of Forests, Ibelieve, and uoted + Mr. Kenny as having stated that he was going to import some squirrels from the East in order to propagate the forests in the Charlottes. Now if Mr. Kenny could persuade the WIUC to go there he would have so many NUTS the squirrels would go there on their own.

Jimmy Abrams, Local 1-357.

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BEAR CREEK

Just a few words from Bear Creek. This operation started logging about March 20th, We were favored with a visit from Brother Joe Morris and Brother Boulet. We set up an active committee of job stewards to act as grievance and safety: committees. e

There is only a partial crew. We have the majority of the men signed ‘up in the IWA. The WOOIES have about as much chance as a snowball in hell. Our only obstacle is a few men who are sitting on the fence.

After listening to Green Gold tonight, we feel confident that this camp will soon be 100 per cent IWA. Forward to a bigger and better union!

Job Stewards: Dan Sailor, Harry Martsen, K. Laland,

Port Renfrew.

MEETING Local 1-217, IWA, Vancouver The next general meeting will

be held Sunday, May 8th, 7:30 p.m., Arcadian Hall, Main at 6th.

NOTICE

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Ray Fraser is requested to call the District Office, IWA, for an important message.

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