MAYBE HE comes to Ter- race only whenever Kuwait is prominent on the world front Whatever the reason, CBC commentator, author and film maker Gwynne Dyer returns ‘to Terrace Nov. 16 to give a - | Jecture based on his recently- a «Paired “The Human Race” TV a Series, — » Dyer last appeared here in the spring of 1991, a short while after the Gulf War. Just last month, the United States beefed up its military presence in the Gulf when Iraqi troops moved toward the border with Kuwait, ’ His lecture takes place at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre courtesy of the Terrace Public Library ‘anid begins at 7:30 p.m. ‘Nov. 16. There is no admission charge. Donations will be ac- cepted afterward for the li- brary’s building fund. Union in acontroversy . A PETITION | is circulating among northwest unionized car- penters asking for a vote on a pending merger of their organiza- tion with the General Workers Union of Canada (GWU). The GWU has been a long time larget of the carpenters and other main jine unions for signing agreements with companics they say offer substandard wages and benefits. Main line unions call the GWU and others like it ‘rat unions’? and say they are - employer- dominated. The proposed merger is already the subject of a vole bul only by GWU members because it is the _ organization proposing the move. If the merger does go ahcad, the GWU will became a local of the carpenters union by way of direct charter with jurisdiction across the province, _ The prospect of the merger is being opposed by some unionized carpenters and has been criticized by other labour leaders. The petition is asking that a vote be conducted among union carpenters by the provincial Labour Relations Board. Opposition to the GWU heightened in 1993 afler its presi- dent, Rocco Salituro, was jailed for-forgery, fraud and theft. re- lated to the handling of union monies. One carpenters union official, Paul Johnston, has already resigned his job in protest of the proposed merger, “Not having a vote is in direct contradiction of the wishes of the membership of the union and goes against the principles of the TERRACE INN union,” said Johnston, who acted as the wunion’s Terrace-based business agent for six years be- fore moving to its Vancouver head office, ‘‘No matter what (Salituro) says, his agreements are not col- lective agreements or ‘the warkers,’’ said Johnston. He added that organized labour © will suffer if the merger gots ahead, The merger is being defended — by newly elected carpenters union president John Harper as one way. of ensuring that as many car- penters as . possible are represented by one union Loca] B.C. and Yukon Building — Trades Council organizer Fred Glover criticized the situation, saying the merger will give all unions a bad name. Home of GiGi’s Pub live entertainment with Crackle Berry Pie October 31 - Novemker 12 B + 30” Easy clean range « Easy to clean Lift Top Plus Cooktop * Electronic delay cook timer |. * Big Top Cooktop .* Glass door | LATEST DESIGN IN DELUXE COOKING _ HARVEST VALUE PRICE Self Clean Model 58 68 GFB5420SC NEW CLEAN DESIGN DISHWASHER ¢ 5 push buttons. * 3 wash levels © Heated dry on/off rack space ee « 5 cycles including Potscrubber™ ° Quiet Power sound insulation system oe to hush operating noise oe ¢ Deluxe silverware basket for more usable ‘HARVEST VALUE PRICE "548 y ~ DEPENDABILITY DOES NOT HAVE | . TO BE EXPENSIVE | MasterCard _— The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, November 2, 1994 - A9 A Seminar for - Your Heart and ~ Head-Not Just ~ Your Workbook — LS eam the Old “Testament like never before hy matching our “novel harid:signs and motions with key events, people, and concepts of scripture. Retain Bible history, geography, and personal lifechanging applications from God's Word. Enjoy our unique Walk Thre the Bible Iearning experience, and 6o home with new insights in your heart and head—not = just your workbook. November 11 & 12 * Terrace Alliance Church Contact Garth Friesen 635-7727 i GRML3400R 4501 Lakelse Terrace, B.C. — DRYER. COUNTRYWIDE Furniture And Appliances Since 1963 638-1158 Owned and operated by Totem Furniture & Appliance Ltd. DELUXE WASHER * Energy efficiency »* No-drip porcelain ap: * Heavy duty transmission * Deluxe spiral agitator * Self-cleaning filter ‘LARGE CAPACITY — :» @ Reversible door * Drum lamp “@ Extra large drum door «Upfront lint filter, *3 temperature selections: oe ' ”. MDL1047 MWL2047 a ln speeds wash/rinse temperatures vater levels zs PAIR . : : HARVEST $8497 ‘VALUE PRICE