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City or Town .......-.----+-- for which I enclose $.......-.---- § Months...... ao $1.00. 3 Months, 50c- —— Workers’ Correspondence VERNON WORKER WANTS EATS NOW Proposes United Front for Wokers’ Social Insurance Ed. Note: from a The following letter foreign-born worker is printed just as received, with the exception of mis-spelled words Which are corrected. VERNON, B.C., May 16—What a spirit I have noticed in the C.C.F. last night? I was out in the street with some “‘Worker’’ papers, and a member of the C.C.If. met me. He was going to the meeting with some “Commonwealth’’ papers. I asked him to “‘exchange one with me.’’ He told me he “didn’t know, they be- long to the Club. “So I told him, “All right.” I said, “I am going to the meeting too,’ but he said, “IXeep out of the meeting with those pa- pers.” I asked Him why? and he said they have control. I said, ‘I did not intend to, but what if I did, for I understand that the €.C.PF. is for the workers’ interests.’’ He said they “have the Commonwealth” and went on, I went to the meeting and I asked him if this was the C.C.F. that I should keep the “Worker’’ paper out of the meeting? He said yes. I said “good-bye.” Another member said to me, “You shouldn’t feel too bad about it, be- eause that fellow is only a young member, and he doesn’t know,” so I stayed at the meetine. spirit, Questions and Auswers At the meetine appeared Mrs. Steeves, and her main speech was on Socialism, what it means, and what the Socialists will do, winding up with asking all people to vote for the C.C.&. Then there were questions. A question came up in a note, and the question was: What will the C.C.F. do with the Oriental people? The answer was that under the C.C.F.-only good citizens will have the right to vote. It seems that the ones who can’t speak Eng- lish will have no vote. What kind of Socialism will that be? Another question was that the Chinese had a banner at Vancouver in the May Day parade which said, “We pay $500.00 to come here to starve.” Wo answer. Another question was what will the C.C.F. do with Bennett Buggies? Telephone Employees Support For Camp Boys Vancouver and Victoria Render Financial Aid Turn Down Bennett’s Fake Insurance Bill VANCOUVER, May 21. — B. C. Telephone Workers’ Association at their regular meeting appointed a committee to investigate Unemploy- ment Insurance. The committee later brought in a report condemning the proposed bill for Unemployment Insurance of R. GB. Bennett, and a recommendation for endorsation of the Workers’ Bill for Unemployment Insurance at the expense of the State. The regular meeting of the association also decided to issue a letter to all its members asking for a personal the Relief Camp Strikers. the association has donated $25 to the cause of the Camp Boys, and with this latest move jt is expected that another $150 will be raised. Victoria Branch of the Association has also decided to donate liberally to the Relief Comp Workers at Vic- toria. This branch went on record at their last meeting as being op- posed to the system of Relief Camps for young men. last circular donation to Already C.C.E. will and in 50 Answer was that the keep them somewhere years people will come and look at them and they will say, “What fool- ish people there were at that time.” It appears to me that the people will say that about the C.C.F. at hat time, too. Appeal for United Action We workers from Vernon took the proposal for Social Insurance, and ealled for a joint conference with the C.CE., CL.D.L., U.L.E.T.A., and all organizations in connection with- this need of the workers, but the C.C.F. neglected it. They told the workers that the unemployed should join the C.C.F. I can’t see why they want the unemployed workers to join the C:C.F., because all the speakers that come up here tell us what will hap- pen when the €.C.F. gets into power. That might be all right, but what I want to know is, what are the unemployed going to do with their stomachs until the C.C.F. get into power? Women Play Leading Role in Mass Protest VICTORIA, May 20—A woman's organization has been formed here, under the name of “The Woman's League of Social Justice,” which is backing the camp boys in their fight for standard wages and freedom from military Supervision. The main object of the women’s organization is, of course, the abolition of Relief Camps, and with this object in view it was resolved to hold a mass meet- ing in Beacon Hill Park at an early date, when women speakers will take the platform and give their views on this yital question. Women Held Illegal Tag Day On Saturday, May iith, a tag day was held for the benefit of the strik- ing camp workers in spite of the fact that permission had been re- fused by the civic authorities. The women of the militant League of Social Justice decided to go ahead in the face of all opposition, and with the assistance of the camp boys put on a successful drive for funds. Tags were sold exhibiting the slogan “Abolish the Camps and Save Our Youth,’ and it can be truthfully said HASTINGS BAKERY 716 EAST HASTING ST. We deliver from house to house in Grandview and Hastings tewn- site districts. Call High. 3244 and our driver will be at your door. Support Those Who Support You ||| | (ee a A Hill Canadian Speciality Dry Goods BOOTS and SHOES 3820 EAST HASTINGS STREET “We Keep the Prices Down” MAIL ORDERS INVITED — WRITE FOR PRICE LISTS | ae VICTORIA CAMP BOYS IN __THE STRUGGLE FOR RELIEF that the response made by the gen- eral public exceeded expectations— a total of $360 beings collected on the streets. On the following Wednesday the boys paraded with banners and slog- ans through the principal depart- ment stores and on to the House of Parliament, where they enjoyed a rest and smoke on the steps of that august and sacred edifice. In the near future a straw will be taken in Victoria to probe the opinion of the citizens on the ques- tion of the abolition of relief camps. The city and suburbs will also be canvassed and leaflets distributed in all sections to acquaint the resi- dents with the whole strike situa- tion, and the demands and griev- ances of the camp workers. vote Britain Warns Italy LONDON, Eng., Following quickly mand for military control of Abys- sinia, thus turning the country into a vassal state of Italian imperialism, Great Britain moved today to pro- tect her own imperialist “rights.” Britain warned Italy that “serious” consequences would follow if Abys- sinia and Italy failed to arbitrate. Britain fears that if the matter before the League of Na- in May, and that if war follows, “‘the death blow” have been struck for the League. Mussolini has 250,000 troops ready to hurl against the last independent May 16 (ALP.)— upon Italy’s de- comes tions Council will Negro state in Africa as soon as the rainy season ends in September. JANITORS BUILD. MILITANT UNION Building Caretaker Lives In Dugout Under Sidewalk VANCOUVER, May 19.—Janitors, engineers and office building work- ers held a meeting here today and organized into the ‘Janitors’ and engineers’ Industrial Union of Can- ada.” The meeting was enthusias- tic and determined to broaden out their union until they lift the wages and conditions and make the indus- try fit for men and women to work and live in. Wretched Conditions Obtain A grievance committee was set up, with a view to getting some of the worst grievances rectified. Con- ditions in the industry can be judged from the following cases which were only a few of those brought to light: 1. A man and his wife pay $10 per month rent for a suite of rooms in a large apartment building and do the janitor work of the building Io excuse in this case that the gratis. poverty drives to the job for man has outside steady work. 2 An owner of an apartment pbuilding approaches the janitor to sign a contract, presumably under the new minimum wage act, for 5 hours’ daily work at 35 cents per hour, but with a private under— standing, not in the contract, that it will be 24-hour duty job. Janitor refuses and gets his notice. With knowledge of that act and the power of organization behind the indi- vidual, this could be made an ad- vantageous contract for the janitor. 3. Janitors’ quarters in a dug-out from the building underneath the sidewalk. Medical health officers attention called to the case. No organization, no redress for such a condition. The janitor goes back to the hole in the ground and does the cleanings of the building for the privilege of living in the hole. 4. Ye ancient slogan, ‘“‘What we have we'll hold” modernized and brought up to date should read, “What We Have Belongs to Holt.” Janitors in one of his slave temples are paid a minimum wage of 35 cents per hour, except on such and such days which are to be given free to the said Holt. Aims and Objects of Union The members present adopted the following constitution: The purpose and aims of the Jan- itors and Engineers’ Industrial Union of Canada are to mobilize and organize all workers engaged in the care and operation of public build- ings; in the struggle to defend and improve their economic jnterests by militant united action; conducting a ceaseless, agitational, organiza- tional and educational work among the workers in this industry; to achieve their aims and build up an industrial union that will embrace all workers in this industry throughout the whole of Canada. To organize all womenfolk and childlren of the workers into wo- men’s auxiliaries and children’s clubs of the Janitors’ and Engineers’ In- dustrial Union. To organize the workers in the industry for united struggle and solidarity with the rest of the Canadian working class and the international working class, thus playing our proper part in the daily struggles of labor and so helping to bring nearer the day when labor will finally emancipate itself from the slavery of the capitalist system. It is expected that a scale of wages and working conditions will be agreed upon at a meeting in the near future. FISH CANNERS STRIKE SOLID Japanese, Indian, White ——All Out; Support Trollers DEEP BAY, May 20. — Japan- Indian and Angla-Saxon cannery workers decided to follow the lead of the Blueback fishernmien by vot- in favor of a cannery work- strike at Deep Bay cannery the following demands: $6.00 flats, $6.50 for talls per tray, hourly wage for 8-hour day ing ers’ for and 35 cents for all overtime. The and future games are being arranged. RELIEF CAMPS DRI VE DOWN WAGES OF SKILLED WORKERS Camps Function Only In Interest of Corruption and Graft The following data regarding the relief camps in the Hope-Prince- ton area was gathered by three former inmates. This scale of wages paid is ample proof of the methods the government is adopt- ing to reduce wages. It will be noticed that the highest wages listed for carpenters is 75¢ a day. CAMP 21i—Made to hold 120 men. Present strength, 12 men. PV OTEMAD Ge cies cisions $60.00 per month COOK 2S ks Seis oes $50.00 per month Storemam’ ~“.2....6.- $30.00 per month 2 Carpenters ...... 75e per day each Balance of 7 men..20c per day each CAMP 210—Made to hold 120 men. Present strength, 38 men. i. Foreman .......... $60.00 per month Cookies cic aie $50.00 per month Sub-Foreman ..... $40.00 per month Timekeeper ....... $20.00 per month Storekeeper ....... $30.00 per month Teamster and Team ..$5.00 per day 4 Carpenters ...... 75e per day each 2 Handymen ...... 50c per day each Balance of 26 men..20c per day each CAMP 212——Made to hold 110 men. Present strength, 35 men. Foreman: ........-- $60.00 per month Sub-Foreman ...... $40.00 per month Cooks 2as0 sa ks sean $50.00 per month Second Cook ,..... $30.00 per month Storeman ......... $30.00 per month TimekKeeper ...-.... $20.00 per month 2 Gang Bosses, ea., $20.00 per month 3 Handymen ..... 50c per day each Blacksmith Riche ions iors = $2.00 per day Assistant Blacksmith ... Shovelman Tse per day Sbacopos sss $5.00 per day SS SSS 50e per hour (overtime extra). Meamstercooe Ao $5.00 per day Mechanic ......... $80.00 per month Ass'’t. Mechanic .-.$80.00 per month Balance of 18 men. .20c per day each CAMP 218—Made to hold 120 men. Present strength, 34 men. Moremany secu. cee $60.00 per month Sub-Foreman ..... $40.00 per month Coole icine $50.00 per month MCOLEMAD sects ets oe $30.00 per month Timekeeper ....... $20.00 per month 2 Gang Bosses, ea., $20.00 per month 1 Teamster and Team..$5.00 per day 2 Carpenters ...... 50c per day each 1 Compressor Man ..... 75c per day Balance of 23 men. -.20c per day each Four Years—fFour Miles All the above camps have been working at ,full strength up te April 4th strike, and for four ‘years’ work they have four miles of un- surfaced roads to show for it. All these are situated in a coun- try where heavy snow is common. The plans for these camps were drawn by highly paid civil engineers. All the buildings of Camp 11 Mile collapsed during: the heavy snow sea- son beeause of improper pitch of the roots. Lumber is now being hauled from Mission -by truck to rebuild this camp. This lumber is being pur- chased from a fayorable lumber yard. The above facts were compiled on May 6, 1935. Signed by three Relief Camp Boys. MUSEUM / HUNGER MARCH (Continued from Page i) (Continued from Page 1) were stationed at the police station loaded with police, while the City Hall had its share of police, and Woodwards garage held a troop of provineial police. During this time the main body of strikers was waiting on Victory Square for their delegation to Chief Foster and McGeer to report back on any progress made. A delegation of citizens was sent to hustle the matter along, and when they did not show up on schedule, the camp boys formed fours, marching to the li- brary to render encouragement to their barricaded comrades, at the Same time to bring a little more pressure to bear on the mayor. Slog- ans of ‘“‘We want relief’? were shout- ed, and the old union song “Hold the Fort” was sung along the route. Back to Victory Square, the strik- ers waited for the delegation. Again they marched, this time taking a zig-zag course, winding across the roadway like a monstrous snake, and blocking traffice for three blocks. Street cars were re-routed, and all this time the paraders’ ranks were increasing. Theatre patrons joined in, and countless hundreds lined the sidewalk rendering encouragement to the boys. First Concession Won At about 7:30 p.m. the delegation arrived back, reporting the winnigs of two days’ relief. A committee was despatched to the museum to notify the holders of the fort there that relief had been granted. The place was vacated, the strikers leay- ing it in the same conditions as they found it, the curator walking around and finding everything in its place. Arriving at Victory Square, the fighters were given a tremendous Ovation by those assembled. The first speaker to congratulate the men on their militant victory J. Taylor, of the Communist Party, who extended to the strikers the greetings and solidarity of the party he represented, pledging to help to carry on the struggle. He extended to the C.C.E., Socialist Party, and trade unions the hand of friendship to carry the struggle to its final victory and to Socialism. Was dispatch concludes: such solidarity of fishermen and cannery workers has never been seen on the Pacific Coast before. ROUSES BAY, Lasquetti Island, May 12.—Emergency relief commit- tee has been organized here and cooking facilities haye been arranged on the beach. There will be imme- diate meed for in the line of sugar, coffee, We also need literature to keep the minds engaged as we are very much iso- lated from the rest of the world; in the way of sports, the trollers fleet local team at baseball assistance etc. yesterday a team from de- feated the employed and unemployed workers on the existing relief scales. Lastly, let us not forget that five years of depression have resulted in malnutrition to a startling degree. Doctors haye deplored the lack of resistance that could be offered to an epidemic by a people who, over 2 period of years, have in a vast num-— ber of cases been deprived of the bare necessities of life? Yet notwith- standing the steady upward trend in prices, there is a tendency on every hand toward a reduction, instead of an increase, in those meagre allow- ances. The Workers’ Answer Fellow workers, our answer to this hunger policy is the Hunger March, to take place on July 22nd. Delegates must go from all districts in B.C. Organizations that can be induced to send a delegate must be encour- aged in every way. All districts should also organize mass demon- Strations to their local authorities to present the main demands, coupled With those of special interest to the locality concerned. The main de- mands are: 1. Immediate enactment of the Workers’ Bill for National Non- contributory Unemployment and Social Insurance. 2 Work at Real Wages suffici- ent to provide a minimum of $60 a month for man and wife, with $5 added for each dependent, and pending the passage of Bills ne- cessary for the authorization of Such measures. 3. Bifty per cent imcrease in all Relief. Though we realize that this fight is one that will benefit the employed worker, though we know that many other organizations and numerous people will support us in this strug-— gle, mever let us forget that it will be our task, the task of the unem- ployed organizations to co-ordinate the effort and to build the United Front Committees that will in every district carry out the preparations for the Hunger March. In addition to the foregoing the Taising of fi- nances and the securing of delegates who will become part of the Mass Delegation to Victoria is of the ut- most importance. In other words, the success of the Hunger March will depend to a large extent on the work Carried on by the unemployed organizations and by their individual members. Fellow-workers, we impress on you once again the importance of exert- ing every effort to make the July 2nnd Hunger March the biggest thing ever seen in B.C.! Tf you don’t think the camps are military, ask a camp worker to show you his disclisrge!