WOVE VERAURY ACBL SUL AMAL VUE LU RIENEAD |) LUA EPCUPIEUTSCA VT Ab) VOGUE) Wy vl Di LI BRITISH COLUMBIA ~ Political posture on CAIMAW questioned Derek Todd, Coquitlam, B.C., Writes; As a rank and file member of CAIMAW I must congratulate Jack Phillips on his ‘‘pro- 8ressiveness.’’ He has managed to obtain such a progressive perspec- tive that Ido believe he is about to Come face to face with his own backside. While Phillips sniffs at the Telatively small size of the CCU and Makes the lofty observation that ‘‘I Would be the first to agree that there will be breakaways from so Called American unions from time to time that will in the long run adv- nce the cause of democratic Unionism,’’ he conveniently ig- Nores the biggest split in the CLC Since it was founded. I refer to the €xpulsion of the ‘‘so-called’”? Am- rican building trades unions Whose genuinely American leaders taken it upon themselves to Make Canadian policy with Cana- dian dues money as surety. The CCU had absolutely _ Nothing to do with this and to their Credit have made no effort to ex- Ploit the situation. Still the actions of the construction unions, the shameful toothless response of the CLC and the ridiculous changing hats routine of Jim Kinnaird have quite unintentionally demonstrat- ed once again that the leadership of the CCU have been right all along. It is quite true, as Phillips points out, that some exclusively Cana- dian unions leave a lot to be desired as far as democracy is concerned. The suggestion could be made that this might have something to with the company they keep. However simply noting the undemocratic character of a national union con- fuses two issues and sheds no light on either. The leadership of CAIMAW, as I have experienced first hand, have sincerely struggled to foster democracy and to build a truly rank and file controlled union. CAIMAW is -presently a democratic union whereas the Steelworkers might be at some point in the future. Therein is the -choice for the workers in Trail with respect to this question. CELEBRATE 1917-1981 BANQUET & DANCE SATURDAY, NOV. 7 - 6:00 P.M. Russian Peoples Hall 600 Campbell Ave. The 64th Anniversary of the RUSSIAN REVOLUTION ‘Admission — $10.00/Adult $17.50/Couple ; CULTURAL PROGRAM . ASH ST. PLAYERS, FRC CHOIR, KOBZAR DANCERS, For Ticket information/Reservations PHONE: 254-9836 MAURICE RUSH B.C. Provincial Leader Communist Party _ of Canada “SPARE CHANGE” Sponsored by Greater Vancouver Regional Ctte., CPC THIS PAPER IS NOT FOR SALE, EXCEPT BY YOU A truly independent, critical Canadian press is all too rare these days. The daily media, in the hands of big business, barrages us with reports from their viewpoint. The Pacific Tribune analyses B.C., Canadian and world events from a working class perspective and is in no one’s hands but yours. Help the Trib sell 200 new subscriptions by December 15. UNE SSE NANOS NGA RENN Published weekly at Suite 101 — 1416 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, B.C. V5L 3X9. Phone 251-1186 Read the paper that fights for labor Sr ia Pcs eh es ad ee be heus eh e058 Sie 4 eg ah eee 0 Lee ee POR Ee Addressee ses as ee Cityorntown c.28. i.e: Postal Code ove. sce: : 1am enclosing: 1 year $12) 2years $221] 6 months $7.0 Old New Foreign 1 year $15 () Bill me later D Donation$......---- SONU SAN ANONE AEE SENSES EEA As for Canadian unionism, the leadership of CAIMAW, in con- trast to the Tribune’s labor colum- nist, has put the struggle for an in- dependent labor movement rather high on the agenda. Finally, I want to say that I do not always agree with the leader- ship of my union. For example, -Letters Jess Succamore said recently that the chances for reform of interna- tional unions was about the same as the Niagara running up stream. I think that this is somewhat exag- gerated. I believe it is possible that the Steelworkers might get a Cana- dian constitution as Dave Patter- son would apparently like. If press- ed, however, I would have to say that the chance of this happening is about the same as that the Com- munist Party and the NDP will sweep to power in acommon front. i don’t hold your breath, that’s Compassion does not pay interest Rosemary Brown, NDP human resources critic, writes: There are middle-aged and older people liv- ing in our province today who in addition to the stress of poverty, and the stigma of welfare, now face the additional burden of a cut in in- come at a time when the cost of liv- ing in every area, as well as unemployment, is on the increase. The minister of human resources tells us that the new government in- come assistance cuts ($55 from food money) are introduced in an ‘‘attempt to provide the employable of our province with independence and a better way of life.’’ The 6,500 men and womenin B.C. between the ages of 45 and 59 in receipt of income assistance are going to havea difficult time accep- ting this fact. These people are on social assistance by necessity, not by choice, and to humiliate them by «~ insisting that they reapply for aid every month with proof that they get ae A ep Chitean and international folk music THE GUARDIAN, LONDON Super artists... : WASHINGTON POST THE TIMES, LONDON Overwhelming, unforgetable... SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE. Available at: with high artistry, passion and dramatic fervor... Professional, charming, versatile, witty, warm... have been rejected by employers for employment because there are no jobs, or they are too old, or lack skills — is cruel. Now the government and the minister of human resources are telling these people that they must live on less — their monthly $375 cheque is going to be reduced to $320, of this the ministry has ear- marked $170 for rent and utilities, leaving them $150 to cover the cost of food, transportation, telephone and clothing. The ministry of health nutritionist tells us that in May of this year it cost a single per- son living alonea minimum of $112 for food per month. How can these people meet all their other expenses on $38? In fact, how did they manage on $93? A government which would take «from. these_people..in_order.,to ‘finance megaprojects deserves to stand condemned for its lack of compassion. TY ORPHEUM THEATRE Sunday, October 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $8 each ($5 Senior Citizens) People’s Co-op Bookstore, 353 West Pender ‘Pacific Tribune, 1416 Commercial Drive and all Concert Box offices or phone 254-9797 or 980-7263. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING COMING EVENTS OCT. 31 — Annual YCL Halloween dance, 8 p.m., at 3096 E. Hastings, Van. Prizes for best costumes. OCT. 31 — Surrey Alternative Movement’s Hallowe’en Dance. 8 p.m., Strawberry Hill Hall, 12152 — 75 Ave. Costume prizes. All welcome. OCT. 31 — 11 a.m.-2 p.m. B.C. Peace Council asks you to join in winding up disarmament week by petitioning in downtown Van- couver for disarmament. Meet at B.C. Peace Council office, 207 W. Hastings St. OCT. 31 — Annual YCL Halloween Dance at Hastings Community Hall, 3096 E. Hastings (entrance on Pender St.). Doors open at 8:00. Costume theme: old movies. NOV. 7 — Banquet & dance com- memorating the 64th anniversary of the Russian Revolution. 6 p.m. Russian Peoples Home, 600 Camp- bell Ave., See display ad. for details. NOV. 7 — 64th Anniversary Ban- quet of the Great October Revolu- tion. At Sunnyside Community Hall, 18 Ave. & 154 St., Surrey. Sponsored by S. Fraser Communist Party. Speaker. Turkey & trimm- ings. $6.00. Entertainment & dance. Everyone welcome. NOV. 15 — Association of United Ukrainian Canadians is proud to present the first concert of this season — 2 p.m., 805 E. Pender St., Vancouver. A special tribute to the 90th Anniversary of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada. With the Ukrainian Senior Citizens Choir, Nancouver.. Folk. .Orchestra,... Dovbush A.U.U.C. Jubilee Choir, Dancers, & A.U.U.C. School of Dancing. Following the concert a traditional Ukrainian dinner will be served. Everyone is invited to at- tend this gala affair. Please bring your family and friends. For further information please phone 253-3032. NOV. 28 — C.O.P.E. Cabaret with Ash St. Players, 6:30 dinner and dance, at Peretz School, 6184 Ash St. Tkts. — $15.00 or $10.00 O.A.P. available at Co-op Books, 353 W. Pender. All Welcome. COMMERCIAL CONDOR’S PAINTING & build- ing maintenance. Free estimate. Phone 433-1145. A progressive firm owned and operated by Chilean Canadians. Reasonable rates. ELECTRICAL, plumbing, appli- ance repairs. Don Berg. 255-7287. ROOF REPAIRS — New roofs. Reasonable. ‘277-1364 or 277-3352. GRAMMA PUBLICATIONS. Complete printing services. Brochures, menus, leaflets, etc. Special- rates for the progressive movement. A union shop. 1595 W. 3rd Ave., Van. 733-6822. LEGAL SERVICES RANKIN, STONE, McMURRAY & BOND, Barristers and Solici- tors. 157 Alexander St., 2nd Floor, Vancouver. 682-3621. HALLS FOR RENT RUSSIAN PEOPLE’S HOME — Available for rentals. For reserva- tions phone 254-3430. WEBSTERS CORNERS HALL — Available for banquets, meetings, etc. For rates: Ozzie, 325-4171 or 685-5836. UKRAINIAN CANADIAN CUL- TURAL CENTRE — 805 East Pender St., Vancouver. Available for banquets, weddings, meetings. Ph. 254-3436. PACIFIC TRIBUNE—OCT. 23, 1981—Page 11 is amas [as