Housing are directed into the most ur- gent channels. While some of the proposed action in the housing crisis might not be acceptable as a means to settle the’ problems that still exist, the degreé of mass inter- est and protest at administrative inaction indicated that Vanecou- ver’s housing crisis was far from solved. A: number lf positive steps had already been taken, but there was still much to be de- sired in present plans. Three private financial groups had signified their willingness to build hundreds of homes in Van- couver suburbs as soon as man- Power and materials are availz able, and were negotiating for city-owned property for a large part of their program. These plans though, were separate from the civic-federal plan for build- ing large numbers of homes. The main note in the housing picture was urgency. So far al] plans announced particularly ap- plied to servicemen, and little provision has apparently been made for the needs of civilians and warworkers. It is evident that no. compre- hensive housing plan can be un- dertaken without considering the needs of the working public. Low rental housing is in the category of a must for Vancouver. What is required is a sweep- ing housing plan, including slum clearance, community projects, workers’ apartment blocks, low- rental single family dwellings, incorporated in a long term town plan. With the institution of a mass home building plan, as limited as it is, the way is clear for broad developments follow- ing from present plans. The cost for such a broad housing plan must be assumed by the federal authorities, and the administra- tion of such housing must be undertaken by the municipality. Vancouver’s City Council can best show its interest in the cit- izens’ welfare, and their honest intention to meet the present and future housing demands of the city, by laying the basis for Sweeping housing plans. The in- stitution of a public housing body will be the first step in the direc- tion of a rosy housing future for Vancouver. N. S. Gill Fuel Co. New West, 810—-FR. 3231 Mill Run Slabs, Edgings, Insides, 2 cords $10 No. 1 Fir Sawdust 2 “FOR LATEST STYLES” Shop At Vogue Ladies Apparel 932 Granville St. . VANCOUVER, B.C. SUCTQUCCUCULECOATUAUIINCOCOSLOUESESOIESOGTOSSOCESSERORGOSESEDSOCERE: said chairman- Vassili with members of American delegation. United Nations Labor Unity must continue after war, Kuznetsov, Trade Unions, USSR. He heads delegation of 10 Soviet unionists touring USA at invitation of CIO. Top: Kuznetsov All Union Council of trade unions. Bottom: Soviet provincial economy,” and ing industry, to assure continued A communication directed to_Premier John Hart, has sug- gested that the industry be oper- ated on the same basis as during the war with the assistance of a crown company, and that some committments be obtained from Ottawa during the provincial- dominion conference. The federation, through Garry Culhane, federation secretary, points out that “the industry could continue to be a large em- ployer of labor during the diffi- cult reconversion period, and could continue to be one of the mainstays of our provincial economy.” The federation further pointed out that if Canada is to receive some of the shipbuilding con- tracts at present on the market action will be necessary. . It is also pointed out that the yards here have “every right to a substantial share of the work that will be necessary to build replacements to the Canadian Pacific and Canadian’ National fleets.” Loss of the shipbuilding indus- try at this time, it is stated, “would be a heavy blow to our it is Ship Unions Demand Postwar Building Plan A demand for the continuance of British Columbia’s ship build- employment to thousands of ship- yard workers and contribute to the industrial development of B.C., has been instituted by the Shipyard General Workers Federation. indicated that a post war ship- building program would provide employment for many. thousands ef veterans. The continuance of B.C.’s ship- building industry has been point- ed out before by the trade unions as a keystone in the future economy of this province. -The population of Vancouver and the larger cities in B.C. and a sub- stantial increase in the popula- tion of the province have in- creased the necessity for the firm establishment of the province’s industries. During the war per- iod, B.C. has emerged as the largest shipbuilding area in the Dominion, with a resultant~in- crease in the number of skilled shipyard workers and workers in the allied industries. Despite protests from the shipbuilders that a maintenance of the industry at its present level is impossible, it is widely felt among union circles that if the federal government will take the initiative in continuing War- time Shipbuilding Ltd., a crown company, the firm establishment of the wartime shipbuilding in- dustry is completely within the realm of reasonable expectation. A Program of Political Comment aw “The LPP News }the way x B.C. Federatio the will of the employees who were “very insistent upon fur- thering union stability as pro- vided in the wnion shop con- tracts.” COURT CASE Another resolution dealt with court cases against trade unions by members who had “carried on disruptive activities within the union.” The resolution, in its preamble, pointed out that the anti-union group have been re- pudiated by the membership, that the members of the rene- gade groups had been expelled by the membership, that if dis- gruntled members are allowed to resort to the courts when con- stitutionally disciplinary action is to be exercised by the union is being cleared for renegade members. to involve unions in endless lawsuits. The resolution called for the attor- ney-genueral to be petitioned to investigate. the interference of courts into the legitimate pur- suits of trade unions, as the Privy Council has already ruled that trade unions, being free as- sociations, are not liable for damages. Further resolutions included: @ Canadian Soviet Friendship, which strongly condemned those seeking to undermine our friend- ly relations with the USSR. ® World Trade Union Confer- ence, which heartily applauded the establishment of the WTUC and express its support for Ca- nadian represention while urg- ing ihe CCL to make arrange- ments for participation. ° @ Release of Acand, which demanded of the Canadian Gov- ernment that its appeasement policy toward the “remnants of fascism” and its protection of Arcand cease immediately and that. Arcand be placed on trial. @ Diplomatic velations - with Spain, which demanded that Can- ada’s relations with Franco’s government be immediately “MOVING-TRANSFER” ASH BROTHERS CARTAGE 2239 CAMBIE — FA. 0469 broken, and that the materials which coul for war be stopped. a Dominion-Provine} ence, which demande ation and agreement | et national labor rela lation, a national mini law, an efficient na ployment service oper: Federal governmént, ation between Dom Province to speed up ing program, an equ structure to provid health service, old ag and other social servi: tutional amendments enforcement of Intern: bor Organization vre¢ tions. @ Housing, which , publiely administrate; with trade unions pai price ceilings on hous ing materials be made and opposed segregatic icemen into separate ties. @ Steel Mill, which ; the provincial governr every effort to ¢stabli mill in B.C., and that 4 ment subsidize the ‘ir necessary. @ Other resolutions y ed dealing with al} pha: islative and trade uni dure, widow's «end old sions, unemployment - increases, industrial amendment of the BN was acknowledged schedule of resolution by the meeting was h All cf the Federatio1 were re-elected. 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