BC LeneeatWorxe3n ——— UNION BULLETIN Published Bi-Weekly by the B.C. Coast District Council, I.W.of A. Ca ESS VANCOUVER, B.C., JUNE 12, 1939 No, 210 L.W.A. DISRUPTERS EXPOSED BY INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS QUICK ACTION OF LEADERS GETS STRONG ENDORSATION SEATTLE, Wash. = Bian nena proof was given the International Board this week exposing unscrupulous boss-inspired plans to smash the LW.A. This evidence formed the basis of immediate charges by President Pritchett, Vice-President Orton and Secretary-Treasurer McCarty, and provided definite proof that a few renegade union officials in the Aberdeen District were working hand-in-glove with employers’ ESERNATOES, ina campaign of union-wrecking. ‘The evidence contained the statement and admissions of Joe Clark, John Deskins and Red Fadling, and implica- tion of H, 'T. Tucker and a few other dis- gruntled officials who have expressed a Tong-evident desire to oppose the demo- eratically-adopted union program, The evidence of this shameful betrayal was So irrefutable that the International of- ficers took firm and immediate action to further expose this boss-ridden, traitor- ous “Fifth Column.” After writing Wm. Anderson, Grays- Willipa District secretary, the trio jour- neyed to Vancouver to “bulldoze” him to sign a “committment” to betray his union, pledging the support of Inspector Dolson (U.S, Immigration official) and leading bossloggers to get a “quick re- turn” of re-entry to the U.S, Anderson has been held a virtual prisoner in Van- couver since January when he attended the LW.A. convention, but nevertheless refused to turn stoolpigeon for the Better Business Builders (streamlined Citizens’ League) and their “tongue-in-the-cheek,” union-wrecking stooges, A transcription of their conversation is in the hands of the Union, proving that when Anderson refused, he was threatened with the pos- sibility of never returning to his job and to the land of his birth. Scores of resolutions have already been received by the executive pledging the untiring support of a united and militant membership and commending the “Tim- ber Worker” for the splendid way it handled the case, Resolutions of the board, which has representatives from all districts, Included: (1) Demand for the immediate re-entry of Wm, Anderson; (2) Demand for an enquiry on union-wreck- ing and labor-spy activities by the La Follette Committee; (8) Endorsation of the firm action of the executive officers; and (4) Commendation to Wm, Anderson for his co-operation in exposing this irre- futable betrayal, _ DALSKOG JOINS ALBERNI DRIVE Ernie Dalskog, well known and pop- ‘ular loggers’ organizer, was transferred to the Alberni district last week in ac- cordance with a decision of the B.C, Dis- trict Council, to assist Fred Lundstrum in building the I.W.A. in that area, who has long been an active of the union in B.C.'s lumber in- 3 been business manager of 2, Lumber Worker for some months, LUMBER DEATH TOLL INCREASING DAILY Without taking into consideration the hundreds of accidents which have oc- curred, twenty-six woodworkers have al- ready been killed this year as a result of company-infraction of safety rules and the speed-up which exists in unorganized camps. This brings the toll up practically as high as at this date Workers have been killed in last year, in spite of the unusually . long logging accl- | shut-down this spring, dents in B.C. | The question foremost since January | in everyone's mind Bb TOK must me, “How much longer are B.C. loggers going to remain unorganized and there- fore unprotected against this slaughter of good men?” Slaughter—an ugly word that, but there is no other word for it when safety regulations are criminally evaded, because in the minds of some op- erators, they might slow up production slightly. Latest death reports to reach this of- fice include: Heikki Mastapa, faller at Sawchucks camp, Knights Inlet, John Thomas, 23, truck driver at Em- pire Log, Squamish, Sam Olafson, 24, faller at -Thurlow Island log. Ralph Pingatore, faller at Jack Wilson's Log Co., Fernie. Ed, Lechelt, loader, Thomsen & Clarke, Bowser. Lars Boreson, 42, Camp 7, Great Central Lake, Boreson had been a long and generous supporter of LLW.A. and the news of his fatal accident was received with deep regret by his many union friends, who %* Medern Music lars to seller of winning ticket. Ladysmith New Finnish Hall. Alberni . FINAL DRAWIN Sawmill Workers Need Organization _ The mill workers of B.C. should immediately take advantage of the rights to organize, in view of the recent bill passed at Ottawa. There is no other section of any industry which is more exploited. In this B.C.’s major industdy we find the lowest wages paid and the highest form of exploitation. For years the mill operators have enjoyed a stable and favorable market. Every year shows an increase in produc- tion. At the slightest indication of a dull market the mill owners cut wages. Skilled and semi-skilled workers receive less wages than unskilled workers of other industries. —hby Nels Arsenau Time lost through small breakdowns during any day has to be made up that same day or during the week without extra pay, Shut-downs for legal holidays are to be made up in the course of the month, Overtime, which is quite a com- mon practice, is paid for at straight time rate, knew him as a tireless worker for union benefits. One notable fact is the small percentage of accidents in organized camps—a percentage which has invari- ably been lowered after unionization. What better proof of the real cause could be given? Yes, and what better reason for YOU, and YOU, and YOU, Mr. Average Lumberjack, to join your union brothers to improve not only your working condi- These, in brief, are some of the con- ditions in our sawmills,, Get Your Tickets Now for the Woodworkers’ BIG SUMMER DANCES * Refreshments Return Trip to San Francisco World’s Fair and Expenses; Hamilton Railroad Watch; Twenty- five Dollars; Stetson Hat; and Fifteen Dol- Auditorium, 828 E. Hastings St., Van....Tuesday, July 4th While the mill workers have not as yet succeeded in organizing into a trade union, we find that in recent month, other basic industries have gone forward tions but also your wages. (Continued on Page 3) * Prizes |j — Hear — Green Gold Friday, June 16th CJOR — TONIGHT Friday, June 30th Tues,, June 13th, 7:45 P.M, “Problems of Sash and Door In- dustry” Speaker, J. H. Copping.