IWA 0.K.’s Agreement | Industry-wide agreements, adopted by the B.C. District Council of the IWA and re- ‘ferred to the locals for endor- “sation represents a tremendous step forward, according to Dis- mrict President Harold Pritchett. “‘These agreements will go far (mn improving Labor-Management )Sovernment relationship” said Pritchett in an interview with iA. this week. “It establishes 4 sound basis for stabilizing "wages and conditions through- "out the industry and provides machinery for the peaceful set- viement of disputes.” The proposed agreement Dro- ‘j~des for a review of wage rates n lower categories, with the ob- ect of eliminating classifica- ‘ions so that the ceiling rate will vply. ‘An .overall differential on five cents per hour for the night shift is also proposed. orovided for with one week after 300. days service with the com- Dany and two weeks after five “ears; recognized statutory holi- lays ‘are increased from six to “even with the inclusion of Box- “ng Day to be paid at time and ; half if worked. In the settlement of disputes m interpretations of the agree- nent, a joint industry commit- ee consisting of three represen- atives from the TWA, and three ny the company will be estab- ished to arbitrater Accident Prevention Gommit- ees will be established in all iperations with time provided for ‘neetings, they will operate un- ier the provisions of the accident wrevention laws which have re- ently been amended in consul- ation with labor. WAND STUDIO | “Anything With a Camera” 8 EB. Hastings St. PAc. 7644 : VANCOUVER, B.C. _ Annual vacations with pay are}. -Delegates to the World Trade Union Conference. Left to right: Mrs. G. E. Woods Blacket, CIO; Julia OG. Parker, APL; Mrs. M. S. Springer, AFL, Ann Murkovich, CIO. Continued from Page 1 Therefore be it resolved: That we call for a national com- pensation act te cover all sea- men, and Be it further resolved: That this reselution be forwarded to Minister- of Transport, C. D. Howe, Provincia] Government. This action followed similiar action taken recently when labor petitioned the provincial govern- ment asking them to bring this te the attention of the. federal government and have proper a ~" GREETINGS to PA. from DR. W. J. CURRY Need Compensation steps taken to rectify the injus- tice. It is tragic indeed when it takes a terrible explosion like the one at the CPR pier to bring such @ glaring injustice to light. The government should take ap- propriate action which will as- sure the Merchant Seamen that compensation will be given in case of injury and adequate al- lowance for his wife and children in. case of death. CSU REQUESTS SEAT ON BOARD OF INQUIRY The Canadian Seamen’s Union, Pacific Coast District, has re- ‘quested the Hon. Minister of Transport, E. J. Michaud, to al- low representation from the CSU to sit on the board inquiry which will look into the cause of the dis- aster. HASTINGS BAKERY 716 BEAST HASTINGS HAst. 3244 Let Your Baker Bake fer You Purity — Quality Se N. S. 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Pointing out that prior to the war women had been the great- est advocates of pacifism, ex- perience, she continued, has ‘|taught them the mistakes and difficulties of such a course_ With the coming of the war there was a remarkable response from the women; in industry, the armed forces and in the home, women have played a construc- tive part and have realized the possibility of maintaining their position. _“In my opinion,’ she said, “this is no time for women to sit back. Im the same way that they haye made guns and ammuni- tion, worked in shipyards, air- craft factories. and served in the armed forces, so they must play a decisive role in the building of the postwar world.” Women have as great capa- bilities as men, she continued, and should not feel that it is necessary to sit for years in study groups before they are equipped to accept the responsi- bilities of public office. It is a matter of jumping in and taking told. Referring to her own ex- periences, she pointed out that she had felt herself very ill pre- pared. when first asked to run for public office, and then, mod- ‘estly to those who realize the. great contribution she has made to. Canadian politics, “looking back I believe I have done as well as any man in similar cir- cumstances mifht have done.” Turning to world affairs Mrs. Nielsen said it was evident the world was gradually dividing into two factions, one a minority interested only in advancing their own selfish interests, those whose policies could only succeed in creating separate antagonistic groups and a retrograde step to the conditions of pre-war days: and two, the large majority of the people who realized that out for the future; great changes have taken place in the world since the first International As the world has changed so wo- men’s attitudes, both toward their own lives and to economic of the turmoil and suffering of war had come a great new prin- ciple to follow and work for. “There is,” she. continued no: deubt for a national labor party as to what position it should take toward this question. Yet,’ she went on, “this question is caus- ing differences and splits in po- litical parties. The Liberals are divided. between those who fol- low the foreign policy of Mac- kenzie King and those who are eloser to the Imperialist poli- cies of the Tories. The CCF and the Social Credit parties are showing deep rifts, which are affecting large sections of the people. “Tt is evident that the as- tounding policy of CCE leader Coldwell will not be blindly fol- lowed. People within the CGR, who are lovers of democracy, should find ways: to bring: their views to the leaders. “The great majority of the people of Canada realize what it would mean to elect a govern- ment of Tory reaction. The North Grey calamity carries great lessons for the people of Canada. If any one of the peo- ples’ parties pursue a policy of isolationism it will mean a repe- tition of this on a national scale. A great many of the CCF supporters recognize in the Tories their greatest enemy. - “If Canada, situated in such a strategic position as a link be- tween the two greatest world powers, the USA and the USSR, is isolated from the forward march by a government of Tories,” she continued, “it-would be a national calamity. ‘The people of B.C., who stand to gain Sec much from increased world trade and industrial expansion in colonial countries must not al- lew their future: to be stolen.” LOANS on Diamonds Silverware, Furs, Guns and All Valuables. B. C. COLLATERAL LOAN BROKERS LTD. Jewelry, Radios, 77 E. Hastings PA. 3557-8 Broadway at Commerciai Rodeleun Qyusaenal Dinectenrs Tell FA 3010 Armstrong 304 Dunlevy Avenue & Company Tel. HAst. 0141 Tenconucrs LOWEST PRICES Army and Navy will never knowingly be undersold. We will meet any competitor’s price at any time, not only ceiling prices but floor prices, and we will gladly refund any difference. 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