phe ? AUTHORIZED AS SECOND CLASS MAIL, POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT, OTTAWA, AND FOR PAYMENT OF POSTAGE IN CASH. - Jj Vol. XXXII, No. 11 VANCOUVER, B.C. 5c PER COPY <> 1st Issue June, 1965 eS PA = 4 REGIONAL PRESIDENT Jack Moore discusses with Frolek strikers the Union’s plan to secure an interim injunction to prevent Frolek Sawmills from discriminating { against four of them. Group left, Doug Hellyer; Bob Ross, Regional Representative; Adam Wrabluwski, Stan Cupello, Cliff Wheeler. ‘ NEW ~ AGREEMENT Officers of Local 1-423 IWA report they have concluded a -collective agreement with the Oliver Sawmills Ltd, (Kere- meos Division) containing all the provisions of the 1964-67 Southern Interior Master ; Agreement. The Mill is a sub- Ny sidiary of Northwood Mills, the Noranda Mining Co. The new agreement was 4 effective June 4, and provides for Union security; wage in- creases of 83 cents per hour for watchmen, and 38 cents per hour for common labor. » Wage increases were also ob- : tained for other categories in lesser amounts. * In addition, all employees on the payroll as of April 1, 4 1965, and who were still em- ployed when the contract was signed, received a lump sum of $100 each. The application of seniority ‘ and job posting will be iden- tical to the other plants own- . ed by the parent company. | The negotiations were con- , ducted for the Local by Bill Schumaker, Local President, and Bill Muir, Financial Sec- retary, who were assisted by Vie Fast, Joe Lamb, Charlie Finch and Andy Nameth. ; The view of AFL-CIO Pres- . ident George Meany that U.S. President Johnson is correct a in his use of American ma- rines in the Dominican Re- public is not shared by offi- eials of the Canadian Labour ‘ ss. The CLC issued the ng release which calls - recognition of the United and the Organization American States as the per agencies to resolve the which in turn is owned by . APOLOGY In the first issue of March, 1965, The Western Cana- dian Lumber Worker, under the heading “Frolek Dis- qualified,” inadvertently made it appear that Mr. Joe Frolek, owner of a sawmill at Merritt, B.C., was associ- ated with Frolek Sawmills Ltd., North Kamloops, where the IWA is on a legal strike. pee In a description of strike scenes in North Kamioops, Mr. George Frolek of Frolek Sawmills Ltd. was mis- takenly named as Mr. Joe Frolek. The firms with which Mr. Joe Frolek is associated are named Joe Frolek and Joe Frolek S/M & Son Lumber. The Western Canadian Lumber Worker wishes to correct any impression that Mr. Joe Frolek’s operation in Merritt is involved in a strike situation. This publication tenders an apology to Mr. Joe Frolek of Merritt with regret that any inconvenience has been caused him by incorrectly identifying him with his cousin, Mr. George Frolek, of Frolek Sawmills Ltd., North Kamloops, where a legal IWA strike is in progress. FOR FUTURE IWA REFERENCE In this issue, the Western Canadian Lumber Worker publishes an insert, Pages 5, 6, 7, 8, dealing with chang- ing conditions in the industry likely to affect future ne- gotiations. This insert may be detached and retained for future reference. come increasingly concerned at the extent of conflicts which have broken out in recent months in several countries. “In the Dominican Repub- lic there have already been heavy casualties and severe suffering, in addition to a re- tardation of much-needed eco- nomic development. It is the hope of the Congress that all parties will agree to a continu- ing cease fire so that efforts to reach a reasonable settlement may be conducted in a more favorable atmosphere. ie ets “This is primarily a matter which calls for recognition of both the United Nations and the Organization of American States. Fully appreciating the concern of the United States, we feel that this is also a mat- ter of concern to other na- tions. It is our hope that through the good offices of the United Nations and the Or- ganization of American States there may be a return to con- stitutional government with the establishment of truly de- mocratic institutions. Jack Holst, Regional 2nd Vice-President for the past three years, has submitted his resignation to the Union. It is unofficially reported that he has left the Region to take up a position in industry. The following is his letter of resig- nation which was accepted by the Regional Executive Board without comment. It is expected that the ap- pointment to fill the vacancy will be made at the July Ex- ecutive Board meeting. “Mr. J. A. Moore, President, Regional Council No. 1, International Woodworkers of America, 2859 Commercial Drive, Vancouver 12, B.C. “Dear Sir and Brother: “This is to advise you that I am resigning as-Vice-Presi- dent of the Regional Council. Therefore, effective imme- diately, I request. that I be replaced on all committees, including my position as Trustee- with the Northern Interior Benefit Plan. “T will be available for con- sultation or discussion on any HOLST RESIGNS matters until the 10th day of June. “I wish to take this oppor- tunity to extend my appre- JACK HOLST ciation and thanks for your cooperation and the coopera- tion of the Regional Officers during the past several years, and extend to you best wishes for success in the future. “Fraternally yours, “J. HOLST.” FAILURES CITED Trade unions should not be compelled to appeal to the courts in order to secure em- ployer compliance with the Labour Relations Act, it is contended by Regional Presi- dent dack Moore, in a sub- mission before Labour Minis- ter Peterson June 10. Moore alleges serious breakdowns in the adminis- tration of the Act are caus- ing a deterioration of labour- management relations in the Interior of the province. De- velopments in the IWA strike at Frolek Sawmills Ltd.- are cited to illustrate failures in the required bargaining and conciliation procedures. The Minister is now asked to advise the IWA whether trade union violations of the Act will still be penalized while those of employers are “The same need exists in Bolivia where crisis and arm- ed strife has threatened peace throughout Latin America. Extremists, and extreme solu- tions, continue to thrive in the Bolivian situation where there is urgent need for a re- turn to the constitution and extension to the Bolivian peo- ple of the right to exercise their vote in electing to power a government of their choice. “Our position with regard to the situation in Vietnam was made clear in a letter to disregarded. Claims on behalf of the North Kamloops strik- ers are pending in the courts. Moore has warned the IWA Regional Council that similar cases are arising in the Interior with alarming frequency, and present the prospect of industrial strife for which the Union must be prepared unless reliance can be placed on impartial en- forcement of the Act. Litigation in the North Kamloops instance follows a series of references to the courts on similar grounds. The Union recently carried an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada where it was awarded a favorable de- cision against the Galloway Lumber Co. Ltd. on a point involving compliance with the Act. CLC SPLITS WITH MEANY OVER DOMINICAN CRISIS Prime Minister Pearson on March 31st. At that time we _expressed concern that hos- tilities might develop into a full-fledged war and we voiced the opinion that military means alone would neither defeat the guerrillas nor at- tract their political masters in the north to the conference table. At that time we urged full utilization of the good of- fices and peace-keeping ma- chinery of the United Nations ~ to bring about a settlement.”