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STRIKE VOTE AT WESTERN CROWN; Boss “Can't Pay”, Won't Show Books

A strike vote has been applied for on behalf of employees of Western Crown Manufacturing Co. Ltd., New Wéstminster, by Local 1-857, following the rejection by the company of a majority award The employees had previously voted to ac-

of a Conciliation Board. cept the award recémmending an

: During Conciliation Board proceddings the company claimed inability to pay any wage in- creases, although it was shown that their scale was below pre- vailing standards in the industry.

The Board urged that the fin- ancial position of the company be disclosed to representatives of Local 1-357, IWA, appearing be- fore the Board on behalf of the employees, but this request was refused. The Chairman, with Mr. Herbert Gargrave, the Union’s nominee, thereupon signed a ma- jority report awarding the. eight cent an -hour increase, with -the company nominee dissenting.

Members Polish Union Know-How . Local 1-357

The educational program launched two months ago-by Lo- cal 1-357, New Westminster, has met with increasing popularity, among the members. Chief sub- jects for discussion have been trade union history and the ad- ministration of trade union af- fairs. Special meetings for the purpose haye attracted a stead- ily mounting interest, with prom- iging talent in development. A public speaking class has been formed and will swing into action for the first time on August 25.

Successful settlement of recent grievances have produced the fol- lowing results:

One mill was compelled to con- form to a Board ruling and ad- just holiday pay at prevailing rates, instead of the day shift rate as formerly.

__ A petition in a local plant, urg- ing the dismissal of married wo- men was successfully opposed by the union, although encouraged by the company.

Seniority in the face of lay- offs has been enforced in.a num- ber of instances.

Holiday Pay

Workers entitled to two weeks’ vacation with pay, have been re- quired to take their vacations be- fore the end of the year, instead of allowing credits to mount up or working one-week at a time and one half.

Joint action was taken with the management of Capilano Timber to secure continued operation of the plant, pending necessary re- pairs to the burner ordered by the Fire Marshal.

Plants reported now as almost or completely 100% IWA include, Timberlane Mill, McNair Shingle and Mohawk Handle No. 1.

Fraser Mills sub-local at the last meeting, under the chairman- ship of Pat . Power, completed plans for organization of a strike committee, and reported unani- mous support of IWA policy in negotiations.

eight cent an hour wage increase.

Alberni Names | Strike Teams

Local 1-85

The regular monthly meeting of Local 1-85, Aug. 14, took ac- tion to complete the organization of a Central Strike Committee. Steps were also taken to set up strike committees in all sub-lo- cals. ‘

Bro. C. Anshelm was named Chief Picket Captain; J. Squire, Publicity Chairman; .C. McDer- mott, Good and Welfare Chair- man! A. Mannix, Transportation Chairman, and J. Erickson, So- cial®Committee Chairman.

Approval was given the trans- fer of lumber workers in the Tah- sis area from Local 1-71 to Local 1-85, as the Port Alberni Local is better able geographically to serve their needs,

Certification has been secured by this Local for employees of Milligan Bros. Logging Co, at China Creek, largely due to the unflagging efforts of Bro. Joe MacDonald.

An early meeting of Local IW- A officials, management repre- sentatives and members elected from each department will out- line the details of a seniority plan for Bloedel, Stewart and Welch

ill.

Courtenay Follows Suit Local 1-363

The general meeting of Local 1-363 was held on the 18th of August. A strike committee was set up composed of the Local Ex- ecutive. Also, delegates were el- ected to the International Con- vention.

Local 1-363, IWA, is now the bargaining agent for two more operations; MacMillan Bros of Qualicum, and Field Sawmill of Courtenay.

An interim agreement was signed between this Local and Hutton Brothers, through a con- ciliation officer. This agreement is to remain in force until the 1949-50 Master Agreement is concluded between the IWA and Forest Industrial Relations. District President Stewart Als- bury addressed a well-attended meeting at Camp 5, Bloedels, on August 16, giving a detailed re- port on negotiations. A motion was passed endorsing the action of the Policy Committee in pre- senting the case of the IWA for the wood workers.

Brother Alsbury brought home the fact to the loggers that only by getting into the IWA and standing behind -the Negotiating Committee will the wood workers impress R; V. Stuart and the bosses that we are not prepared to take a cut in wages and lower our standard of living.

A packed meeting of the Elk River, Camp 8, crew was held on

Duncan Ready For Action

Local 1-80

In all parts of Local 1-80, meetings have been held in vari- ous sub-locals to elect strike com- mittees so as to to be prepared for an eventuality. Well attended meetings have been held at Lady- smith sub-local, Chemainus sub- local, Lake Cowichan sub - local Camp 8, Youbou sub-local, Mesa- chie Lake, Nanaimo and etc. In all these places the brothers have shown an eagerness to keep tip their responsibility as union members, either as members of. the strike committee, or on the picket line.

On August 10, a large meeting was held at Copper Canyon, which ‘was addressed by Gilbert Schofield, president of the Che- mainus sub-local and also Dave Melvor, 3rd Vice-President of Lo- cal 1-80. The IWA has a very large membership in this opera- tion,

The membership meeting of Local 1-80, IWA, was held at the K of P Hail at Duncan on August 14. Local 1-80 has drawn up a strike committee plan so as to be prepared for any emergency. This*plan was approved by this local meeting. Delegates were elected to attend the Interna- tional Convention commencing in September. The brothers elected as delegates are as follows:

Joe Morris of Ladysmith; Pete Helin of Duncan; Gilbert Scho- field of Chemainus; John T. At- kinson of Youbou; James Gallo- way of Ladysmith; Frank Telford of Nanoose Bay; L. Jones of Northfield, Stan Abercrombie of Mesachie Lake, and Dan Sailor of Port Renfrew.

Alternates are: Pete McDonald, Camp 6, Youbou; Philip Laiseau of Meades Creek, and George An- aka, Camp 3, Youbou.

Local 1-80, IWA, has been cer- tified as bargaining authority for the employees at Reliable Log- ging Company at Lake Cowichan.

150 Gain in Wage Check Local 1-217

Approximately 150 men prof- ited by the successful adjustment of a grievance in the Capilano Shingle Mill as negotiated by offi-

cently.

was discovered and rectified, when brought to the attention of the company. This realized an- other seven hours’ pay for the men involved,

The series of plant meetings which during the past weel: haye been addressed by mem- bers of the IWA Spokesmen’s Committee will be climaxed by a special meeting of the Local, -Sunday, August 28, 7:30.p.m., in the Arcadian Hail, to decide action on the majority report

the 17th of August.

of the Conciliation Board.

PORT ALBERNI — SEPTEMBER 3-4-5

PAUL BUNYAN SPORTS

SATURDAY, Sept. 3—1:30 p.m. Recreation Park. Track and Field Sports Program — Adulis and Children SUNDAY, SEPT. 4—12.Noon, Foot Argyle St.

: Log Birling Championship Contest. MONDAY, SEPT. 5—Recreation Pk., Following Parade.

Power Saw Contest, Hand Bucking, Hand Chopping, - Tree Climb, Splicing, Mill Contests. Generous Prizes — Junior Baseball ‘Parade - Tug-of-War - Crowning of Queen - Dance ie Auspices Alberni Joint Labour Council

LOGGERS’ SPORTS

cials of Local 1-217, IWA re-||

An error in the calculations of || vacation pay by the management ||

DYHES DOES A “FELLER” IN 1-217 SOFTBALL

place in “Tron s

ne a niniien z pect

ing exhibition of @

and skill, placed his team

I out in front in the Fair. lie ‘Senior B Men’s Softball

League, the pircen for the finals,

SINESS GUIDE

Ned Dykes, star “chucker”

for the softball team of Lo-

cal 1-217, IWA, performed a

:. feat seldom paralleled in sport circles when on Aug. 14 he pitched two successive games, allowing no runs for the eighteen innings, to the challenging team for top

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