I SC MUNaS MUNRO GETS NEW POST CLC President Joe Morris has anounced the appointment of IWA Regional President Jack Munro to the Executive Council. The appointment was made to fill the vacancy left on the Council by the untimely death of Robert Smeal. The Executive Council is the highest body of the Congress between conventions, and is made up of thirty members comprising of the CLC top offi- cers / (President and Secre- - tary-Treasurer), and two Ex- ecutive Vice-Presidents, who are the Executive officers, six General Vice-Presidents and twenty Vice-Presidents. Munro is one of the twenty - Vice-Presidents. The B.C. International Forest Industries Equipment Exhibition will be held Sep- tember 29, 30, October 1, 1976 at Exhibition Park, Van- couver, B.C. International interest in the first show in 1974 drew atten- dee / buyers from almost every country having a forest indus- try; countries such as Argen- tina, Trinidad, Denmark, Ven- ezuala, Sweden, Mexico, South Africa, Brazil, Honduras, Phil- lipines, Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Tas- mania, Finland, Indonesia and Malaysia. This interest is not surpris- ing as British Columbia has a reputation for innovative approaches in forest equip- ment technology. Technical experts will be in attendance at this exhibition to . discuss the ways in which these companies are meeting and solving the myriad problems encountered in harvesting and also processing wood in the logging, sawmilling, pulp and paper and plywood and veneer companies. : Over 86,000 people’ are directly employed in the B.C. forest industry and there is a compulsive need for the indus- try itself to investigate every possible method and piece of equipment that will help Can- adian industry to remain com- petitive in world markets. THE WESTERN CANADIAN LUMBER WORKER The positions of ist Vice- President and Financial-Sec- retary, were contested in the nominations for officers at the Annual Delegated Meeting of Local 1-324 IWA, June 12, in The Pas, Manitoba. Those nominated and whose names will go out on the refer- endum ballot are: For 1st Vice- President — Eugene Krochak and Adolph Danielson. For Financial-Secretary — Don Parker and James Anderson. Elected by acclamation were: President — Bill Ben- son, 2nd Vice-President — Gil- bert Pfund, 3rd Vice-President — George Greig, Recording Secretary — Wes Maksymetz, Conductor — Cecil Pillar, Warden — Phil Barbeau, 2- Year Trustee — Cliff Langan. Other business of the meet- ing included the election of delegates to the Regional and Manitoba Federation of Labour conventions, dealing with fifteen resolutions, ap- proving both the Officers’ and Financial Reports and listen- ing to a number of guest speakers. ; Speakers wre Regional ist Vice-President Stan Parker, Local 1-207 Financial-Secre- tary Bob DeLeeuw, Manitoba Minister of Northern Affairs Ron McBryde, CLC Prairie Representative Alf Walker. Highlighting the resolutions were demands for: © The four western Federa- tions of Labour to press for first contract legislation and submit this policy as part of the standard Labour Laws. © The Manitoba Federation of Labour submit to the MFL Executive Council copies of all major briefs dealing with major presentations to cabinet 30 days in advance of presenta- tion. An officers’ resolution sug- gesting that the Local Union ee eee ee ee HANEY MEMBER RETIRES Officers of Local 1-367 IWA, Haney, report that M. L. (Johnny) Morrison, employed at B.C. Forest Products Ltd.’s Pitt Lake Division for the past thirty-one years and _ three months as a truck driver, retired June 30. Brother Morrison joined the IWA in 1944 while working in the Queen Charlottes and went to work at Pitt Lake in 1945, as a logging truck driver. During these years he never had an “accident. He plans to spend his retire- ment years travelling but states, ‘“Who knows, I may be back on a logging truck again.” Chokerman Charlie says - that football builds men up so fast that at 30 they al- ready have the bad knees of men of 65. press for one Master Agree- ment with Manitoba Forestry Resources Ltd., was defeated after wide debate. The Officers’ Report noted that due to the reopener clause in the Agreement negotiated last year the Local was able to achieve B.C. coast rates, and bypass the federal AIB guidelines. Offsetting this, however, was the serious problem of layoffs in the Woodlands Division during the year. This affected the sawmill and bush crews. The Report castigated the officers of the Manitoba Fed- eration of Labour for their lack of action in supporting the IWA’s demand for first con- tract legislation at Dyck’s Con- tainers Ltd., at Swan River, where IWA members have been on strike for the past two years. The Report questions the advisability of the IWA remaining an affiliate of the Federation under the circum- stances. The Report noted with pleasure that despite the layoffs, the Local’s finances were in good shape which allowed the officers to conduct a Shop Stewards School last January and send delegates to the IWA Leadership School last March at Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. The Report also dealt with a number of Local problems encountered, gave praise to Ron McBryde, provincial Min- ister of Northern Affairs, for his strong support and help, and also thanked the various departments of the Regional Council for their assistance. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Local sponsored its Annual Banquet and dance, which was enjoyed by all in attendance. BOB SMEAL DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS One of the top trade unionists in Canada and a long-time friend of the IWA, Robert Smeal, passed away In a Toronto hospital July 1, after a short illness. Bob, as he was known by his countless friends, took an active part in both the labour movement and politics in British Columbia. His keen interest in both these areas stemmed from the days when while still a youth, he participated in the unem- ployed Vancouver Post Office riots. The treatment accorded the unemployed by the authori- ties left a lasting impression on him and helped shape his thinking. He joined the navy at the ' start of the 2nd World War and served for the duration. On his return to civilian life he became highly active in the labour movement. His ability was soon recognized by his ‘peers who pressed him to ac- cept a number of top jobs in labour including two terms as president of the B.C. Federa- tion of Labour. His most notable feat oc- cured when he took charge of the flight attendants associa- tion in the early 1950’s and in- stilled in them the spirit to fight for their rights as human AUGUST-SEPTEMBER, 197 me BOB SMEAL VANCOUVER SUN PHOTO beings and not sex objects as the airlines depicted them. In 1966, he was elected a re- regional vice-president of the Canadian Labour Congress and just prior to his death was again re-elected. During the past year, an at- tempt was made to mar his re- putation when a bitter internal dispute erupted in his or- ganization. Charges laid against him, however, were proven groundless and he was able to carry on the job of fighting for the union he believed in. A memorial service was held July 7, at the Unitarian church in Vancouver, which was at- tended by a large gathering of friends. Survivors include his wife Mavis, two sons, Robert and Richard, and a brother, Mur- ray. SS I SQUAMISH — The Canadian Championship in Power Saw Falling and Standing Chop will be decided at Squamish, August 7. Winners of these Canadian Loggers Sports Association (CANLOG) events will go on to compete at the Pacific BURNT WOOD AND TWISTED METAL is all et reenies of near Ruskin in the Fraser Valley. The plant, certified to Local 1-367 IWA, Ha forty workers prior to the fire. Cause of the blaze is believed to have been a Pe oe the wiring system. The owners are now in the process of rebuilding and modernizi operation. Built in 1945, the plant was destroyed by a previous fire in 1956. se ed National Exhibition August 21 - September 6 in the North American Championships for $32,000 in prize money. Remaining’ 1976 CANLOG sanctioned events are Prince George, August 13-15, and Hope, September 12. aes the Davidson Shingle Mill circuit in