a Laacaael ies Page Two THE ADVOCATE December 1, 1939. Provincial Centers Prepare For PCFU Wins Recognition As Bargaining Agent Pacific Coast Fishermen’s union was recognized as the sole bargaining agent for gillnet herring fishermen in an asreement concluded with James Reid Wednesday guar- anteeing a minimum of $18 a ton for herring delivered to packers at a point suitable to fishermen or $20 a ton de- livered to the cannery at Nanaimo. The agreement, to remain in effect until March 15, states that the company will meet any higher price of- fered by another company within three days after being notified by fishermen or consider the contract ended. In event of disputes arising the company will meet with a committee of the union within 24 hours to effect a settle- ment and agrees to do nothing which might be considered Telford To Open PCFU Convention Conservation, Union Unity Are Miain Issues Delegates to the Pacific Coast Fishermen’s union con- vention to be held in Belmont Hotel next Wednesday, Dec. 6, will be welcomed by Mayor Lyle Telford in an opening ad- dress. Parliamentary and muni- cipal representatives invited to attend the two-day sessions in- elude A. W. Neill, Independent (Comox-Alberni), Grant Mac- Weil, CCF (North Vancouver) and Aid. Halford Wilson. An important question before the convention will be amalgamation ef Barclay Sound Gillmet PFisher- men’s Association with the PCEU to strengthen unity among organ- ized fishermen. Association Secre— tary J. McPherson has been select— ed as delegate to discuss terms of amalgamation at the convention. ast year a similar merger took place when BC Trollers joined forces with the PCEU. Gonservation of salmon as a4 means of safeguarding basic in- dustry giving employment to hun- dreds of fishermen will occupy at- tention of delegates and their find- ings will be sent on te government heads as recommendations. One move in the conservation fight will be for abolition of traps, against which all fishing unions have been campaigning. “The change to war conditions is a subject which should be produc- tive of topics for interesting de- bates,” says Union Secretary A. V. Bill “It should be the duty of those whose experience goes back to the last great war to guide these discussions along strictly logical rather than emotional lines. “Jf profiteering similar to that which was general during the last war is again allowed in our industry it is we who must take the blame. The recent embargoes on dog sal- mon should be ample warning of what we may expect and should be prepared to meet in the near future.” A banquet and dance in Hastings Auditorium will be held at close ef convention proceedings. Weir Concedes Indians Need Aid WiICTORIA, BC—wNeed of further care and protection for Indians of the province, among whom tubercu- losis takes great toll, was conceded lives a year, the provincial secre- tary said. “As long as Indians are forced to live on $3 a month per family, if they haven’t TB, then they’re bound to have something else much worse,” declared Sam Guthrie (CCE Cowichan-Newcastle). An appropriation of $594,860 was set aside to the Division of Tubercu- losis Control, and the sum of $89,- 744 for venereal disease control in the province. TAXI ..y S322 Blue Cabs Ltd. The Workingman’s Taxi Cab Mrs. Y. Kato Dressmaking and Alterations - BAy. 61380-L 2760 Alma Road Phene: SEHymour 1912 CARS STOP AT OUR DOOR Quality Materials Used and Workmanship Guaranteed Vancouver Shoe & Repair Co. P. Bohonosiuk, Prop. 50L ROBSON ST, cor. Richards { unfair to organized labor. Dan Martin and A. V. Hill, union secretary, signed for the union and James Reid for the company. gained pay increases in recent weeks and reports from Lake Cow- ichan, Alberni, Courtenay and the Compbell River districts reflect 2 new spirit to block logging oper— ators’ attempts to keep wages at the pre-war level, although all three erades of fir and hemlock logs took another jump of $2. Plans were also laid for a num- ber of organizational changes, in- cliding extension of the intensive campaign carried on by TWA local Woodworkers Set Convention Date NANAIMO, BC.—Evidence that proposals for a pay boost throughout the industry are gaining Momentum throushout logging camps in BC was given at the International Wood- workers’ district council meetins here Sunday. Already three camp crews naves 1-80 to some of the areas higher up island and in the up-coast dis-— tricts within the jurisdiction of TWA. local 1-71. The council also set January 3, 4, and 5 as the dates for the an- nual district convention to be held in the former city council cham- bers on the fifth floor of the Holden Building in Vancouver, to which prominent civie officials and par- liamentary representatives will be invited as guests. Fruit Growers Endorse Decision fo KELOWNA, BC.—Urging the government to provide pro- jucers with further powers needed to give them control of fruit marketing and prevent recurrence of combines, the ex- acutive of the BC Fruit Growers’ Association has expressed its approval of Attorney-General Wismer’s announced intention to prosecute persons involved in the fruit combine as revealed by EF. A. McGregor’s report.on his investigation made under the Combines Investigation Act. member of the Association, de- clared it would be futile, however, for the provincial government to prosecute unless corresponding ac- tion was taken by the Manitoba provincial government. Suggesting that the Sales Consignment Act should be amend- ed in such a way as to be of more use and protection for producers, A. K. Lloyd, president of the Asso-— Ciation, declared that preferring of such charges “suggested to the growers that to keep their house in order the power must lie in their own hands.” A. T Miller, director of BC Fruits Istd, single agency for the Tree Fruits Board, and executive member of the Growers’ Associa- tion, was enthusiastic about the possibilities in the new Tree Fruits Ltd, which he described as “grow- ers’ own sales organisation.” “The present method of employ- ing a brokerage house over which the grower has no legal jurisdic- tion is both expensive and undesir- able,” he declared. Referring to the 90 percent vote in favor of the grower-controlled agency last year, Miller felt that ever greater support will be shown on a nr a NOTICE Result of Drawing held by the Grandview Women’s Club: ist prize, Silver Flower Basket, Mrs. Camp-— bell, 2203 Stephens St. ticket num-— ber 182; 2nd Prize, 1 Pair Pillow Slips, Mrs. Sklut, 2030 Ferndale St., Wo. 184; 3rd Prize, Sandwich Set, Mrs. A. Worlander, 2640 William St., No. 298. BAKERY Hotel East 445 GORE AVE. SHEiymour 0303 f Complete ) High. 3244 GARFIELD A. 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Leguen, of Vernon, execunNe ar the BCEGA convention in Janu- ary. “Such a policy,” Miller said, “must embody complete ownership of the brokerage or distribution system, standardized accounting, standardized pack whereby the grower will receive full credit for fruit. delivered for packing, cen- tralized purchasing of orchard and packing house essentials, and thor- oughly efficient management and staff to put the whole program in- to effect.” Indictments of a number of per- sons involved in the combine were ordered by Attorney-General VWis- mer, who announced that prosecu- tions “will likely start next week.” Continued CLD Dorothy Steeves, MLA, because they criticize government policies and newspapers call for the ban- ning of the Communist party, for the ruthless suppression of all who venture to speak their minds about conditions and the war crisis,” the statement asserts, calling on all Ca- nadians who treasure their price- jess heritage of individual liberties, democratic rights, and freedom of conscience to take stock of the situation. Abolition of municipal elections by Premier Hepburn of Ontario and suppression of The Clarion and arrest of its business manager, Douglas Stewart, for allegedly pub- lishing articles and news already earried in the world press, are cited by Smith showing how the Canadian people are being shorn of their civil privileges. ‘Under the pretext that all this = Municipal Elections Shepherd Will Run In Surrey Binnie Expected To Contest Seat On Council Again CLOVERDALE, BC.— Both Ben Shepherd and Thomas Binnie, elected to Surrey coun- cil with labor-progressive sup- port, are expected to seek re— election in ,the forthcoming municipal elections, with every prospect that they will be suc- cessful in view of their excel- lent records. Councillor Ben Shepherd has al- ready announced his candidacy in Ward 2, where he will be opposed by W. A. Diekson, member of Surrey Junior Chamber of Com- merce. 3 Councillor Binnie has not yet de- clared his intention of running, but it is belieyed that he will again be a candidate. ‘ . INO candidate has yet been nom- inated against Reeve John Hunter, who is seeking re-election for a third term. Three Aldermen Seek Re-election NANAIMO, BC.—Three retiring aldermen, John Hindmarch, D. D- Knox and John Kerr, will seek re- election in the coming civic elec- tions to be held Dec. 14. George Alderman will be another eandidate for aldermanic honors. Alderman Sam Drake, with anohter year to run, has announced pressure of business will force him to resign at the end of this year’s term. Mayor G. S. Harrison will seek se-election. During the December election, ratepayers will decide if the Veter- ans’ Transportation bus service is to be continued. Many Contest Victoria Seats VICTORIA, BC—wWith municipal elections two weeks away, no Ccan- AROUND THE PROVINCE Union Asks Probe Into Price Increases NANAIMO, BC.—Dealing with a resolution from Nanaimo local of United Mine Workers asking for a probe into price increases, aldermen in city council Monday were informed that the provincial government would increase food allowances for families on relief during December. The government, Labor Mee ee George Pearson said in a letter to the council, is studying the question of a rise in living costs as a result of the war. Winety percent of municipal re- lief costs and 100 percent of pro- vincial cases, will, it was reported, be borne by the provincial govern- ment. Trail Paper Finds Strange Boast TRAIL, BC.— Boasting its ability to get results from want ads, Trail Times in its Nov. 27 issue, carries a display advertisement that 23 re- plies were received in response to a girls willingness to work for board and room. Unfortunately, domestic workers are not protected by female mini- mum wage laws, but it is rather hollow business success to proclaim good results in this company-dom- inated town which G. S. Blaylock mentions as ‘one big happy family” Sixty Loggers Killed In Woods VICTORIA, BC.—Death of Max Kechik, 40-year-old logger employed by Campbell River Timber com- pany, raised the toll of fatal acci- dents in BC logging camps to 60 for this year, or within three of last year’s record toll, when 63 log- gers lost their lives. Kechik was instantly killed Wed- nesday when a dead snag topped on him as he sat eating his lunch. He leaves a wife and two children Pritchett Will Tour Island NANAIMO, BC.—Plans are now in preparation by Upper Island Central Labor council for a series of meetings to be addressed by Harold J. Pritchett, president of In- ternational Woodworkers’ union, when he returns to Canada within the next week for his usual permit of entry to the US. Nigel Morgan, international representative, will accompany him and report on the recent CiO convention. Housewives Organizing VICTORIA, BC. Qreanieonal preparations for setting up of a Victoria branch of the BGC House— wives’ League are reported to be nearing completion. It is hoped to form the new branch some time next month. Carpenters Patrol Construction Job Union carpenters are patrolling a block of 22 stores under construc- tion at Granville and Broadway this week advising the public by placards that wages paid to carpenters do not conform to scales recognized by General Contractors Association or the federal government. “Storekeepers leasing these stores will not receive organized labor’s patronage,” a union official stated and recalled a block of stores at Georgia and Burrard, built under Hastings Steam Baths didate has yet come forward to op- pose Mayor McGavyin’s re-election. Five new aldermanic candidates have declared their intention to en- ter the fight, W. D. Todd, president of Victoria Ratepayers’ Associa- tion, Alex Peden, Mrs. Alice Me- Gregor, John Day and Joe Worth. Five retiring aldermen, R. Dewar, E. Williams, S. Okell, W. H. Davies, and B. J. Gadsden, will seek re- election. tee the defeat of WHitlerism, the BNA Act, Magna Charta, provincial rights, trade union rights, free press, assembly and organization have been blacked out, which in fact constitutes the introduction of the worst forms of Hitler fascism into our country,” Smith’s state- ment contends. “