NELS ARSENAU “HOLDEN BtoG., VANcouver, B.C. Puone TRinity 4464 trade union upsurge which began toward the end of 1935 reached a h peak in 1937, ‘While the rapid trade union advance large numbers of industrial workers, _ the basic problems of the Canadian work- remained unsolved, The 884,619 members in all unions at the end of 1937 still constituted a small minority of the employed men and women in the country, The vast majority of the Canadian work- _ ers still remained outside of the trade unions and as a result their wages were still unpardonably low, the hours of work ‘still unduly high, the rationalization pro- ‘cess in industry was still carried on at the sole expense of the working popula- tion, unemployment, still remained at Practically the same high level and the burden of taxation was still thrown onto the shoulders of the workers and the & middle classes, bya? RE is abundant evidence to con- vince even the most sceptic that Canadian labor is again on the move to- "wards complete trade union organization, Tt is also obvious that this movement has gained momentum from the recently enacted Lapointe amendment which makes it a criminal offense for employers to discriminate against or discharge work- ers for union affiliation, But it seems obvious that if the most recent wave of organization is to rise to new heights, and if the trade union movement is really to "come into its own, two points must be “understood in the labor camp. First, that the objective conditions for unionization exist, and that the new fed- eral legislation can help significantly in the extension of organization, Second, that the Lapointe amendment, _ or any other legislation, will not, by itself, bring new thousands into trade unions. Present developments in diverse in- dustrial fields in the country and the re- trade union movement in the United States will best help the Canadian trade _ unionists to understand the current situa- tion and teach us how to gain the great- est advantages for labor and the country as a whole, _ Hear the woodworkers’ broadcast, “Green Gold,” every Tuesday, 7:45 8 p.m. over CJOR. Moderate otel West Ltd. FRED R. MARCHESE, Mgr. Centrally Located Phone: SEy. 9401, SEy. 9402 THE B.C. FRASER MILLS TO GET WAGE INCREAS Following shortly after the commence- ment of a campaign to organize Fraser Mills and after petitions requesting wage increases, and rotation or increased pay for “graveyard shift,” Canadian Western Lumber Co, gave their employees a wage increase, Quoting directly from the circular let- ter to all employees: “Recently there has been some betterment in our business, and therefore, in line with the policy al- ways pursued by the company, we are now happy to advise that effective the 15th of this month, wages will be in- creased to the rates prevailing prior to February ist last, and we hope that the volume of jbusiness will be maintained and market prices will improve suffici- ently to justify this action, Our scale of wages has been higher than that paid by most of the mills with whom we com- pete, and the restoration of the rates paid prior to February ist last will have the further effect of maintaining a level of wages higher than prevails in the in- dustry generally.. H. J. Mackin, Presi- dent and Managing Director.” LIKES B.C.L.W. LUM Port Hardy, B.C. Editor, B.C, Lumber Worker: I want to thank you for the couple of bundles of papers that I have received from you on behalf of the crew of the Maigrot Logging Company, Seymour In- let, which the boys all will get out of bed to read. I hope to have better and more news in a little while. Card No. VL1406. 1939 DEATHS HIGHER (Continued from Page 1) struck on the head by a flying piece of wood while hooktending for the Ruby Creek Timber Company at Chilliwack. He was rushed to the hospital but died en route, “without even knowing what hit him,” as his fellow workman reported at the inquest, Adam Buer, 44, also working for the Ruby Creek Company, died the same day from accidents received a few days be- fore when the truck he was riding lost its brakes on the way to the booming- ground. George Scheitaerp, 48, logger at Vas- seaurs Camp, Alert Bay, was also killed. The Alberni Canal took another life last week when Henry Rowald, eniployed by the Franklin River Camp A operation, was found drowned at the booming- ground, Matt Enlund, 51, a Finnish bucker at the Tom Brown Logging Co. at Campbell River, lost his life when a falling snag hit him on the back, This ruthless speed-up for the sake of higher profits, which is responsible for the alarmingly high list of fatalities and serious accidents in the woodworking in- dustry, must be checked. Rates and Vancouver, B.C. BER WORKER NEW WESTMINSTER UNIONISTS MEET Speakers at on open meeting of New Westminster trades unionists will be Alderman Cook, of the Street Railway Brotherhood; Percy Bengough, secre- tary, Vancouver Trades and Labor Council; and W. Page, secretary of the Vancouver-New Westminster Building ‘Trades Council. The meeting, which is under the sponsorship of the Organiza- tion Committee of the Vancouver and New Westminster Trades and Labor Council, is being held in the Legion Hall commencing at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Tune 29, Word has just been received that the workers in O’Brien Log Co. have again gone to bat and collected $18 for the Spanish refugees in French concentra- tion camps. The money has been forwarded to the central committee at Winnipeg of the R.W.F. Club, We take this opportunity of thanking the workers of the O'Brien Log Co, for the splendid support which they have given to political refugees and members of the Mac-Pap Battalion, Let’s have a few more spikes to nail the lid on the coffin of Fascism! “The Loggers’ Dance, Lake Cowichan, June 10” In describing this dance there is no earthly reason Why it should not be called the best of the season; Just think a moment, then it is easy to guess Why it was such a great success. With willing hand and cheerful heart, Each one stepped in and did their part. The ledies.and.men together did work, Not one of them a task did shirk, It certainly was a fine demonstration Of what can be done by cooperation; The promoters all must have felt proud, Hearing the complimentary remarks from the crowd, So let us give praise where praise is due, To Locals 80 and 30; here's hats off to you. —By Woody—Sez. “Let's Bring the New Deal to America” — HEAR — HOWARD COSTIGAN Daily... KIRO...5:45 HASTINGS STEAM BATHS 7164 EAST HASTINGS ST. Government Registered Masseurs in Attendance J. WEPSALA, Prop. also Agent for Norwegian and Swedish American Steamship Lines. HIGH. 240 ALWAYS OPEN Agents for... 5-50 . 33 East Hastings Street — " s Page Three PATRONIZE our ADVERTISERS LOGGERS AND FISHERMEN! while at HARDY BAY EAT AT Mrs. Chas. Lynch Cafe HARDY BAY, B.C. GOOD FOOD that Loggers Like! Under New Management. Your Patronage Appreciated. 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