BULLETIN ‘PUBLISHED BI-WEEKLY BY __», Bet: COAST DISTRICT. COUNCIL, u WOODWORKERS OF AMERICA Speatier = = - = H. BERoren “ Jack HOLE ‘Vict-Presioent - - - - oh Nice Moncan ‘Stcrerary - - Freo LUNDSTRUM EDITOR - NIGEL MORGAN _ MANAGER NELS ARSENAU Room 506, HOLDEN BLoG., VANcouyeR; B.C. PHONE TRinity 4464 “Mane YMENTS To: “B,C, LUMBER WORKER” — EDITORIAL _ “NOTHING CAN COME OUT OF NOTHING ANY MORE THAN A THING CAN GO BACK TO NOTHING.” Marcus Aurelius’ observation has a particular application to the “do nothing” attitude on the part of some workers to- ‘day. Sometimes union organizers are con- fronted with the condescending answer, “Well, you know I have nothing against the union, but...” And so some work- ers go on living from day to day, accept- ing a standard of living, and putting up with job conditions that are intolerable in a country with the vast forest re- sources «and wealth production that British Columbia enjoys. Even a child knows it is not enough for a worker to just “believe in unionism.” Those who want better conditions and higher wages MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS to get them. None of these things whieh we so earnestly desire will be given to us on the proverbial silver platter by our “profit-hungry” employers—they will only come when we each accept our re- sponsibility, and organize ourselves into a strong, aggressive, protective organiza- tion which is affiliated to other trades or- ganizations with like purpose—and which is affiliated nationally and interna- tionally. It may interest you to know of the progress made by our International Union since 1935 in reducing hours, es- tablishing wages for its members with a minimum of 6214 cents per hour, 40- hour week, time-and-a-half for any time in excess of the 8-hour day or 40- hour week, Our union, which is little more than three years old, already has more than 80,000 members working under agreements which give job se- curity, prevent “quickie” strikes, give the highest wages paid in the industry and make for greater co-operation be- tween employer and employee, with a resulting increase in production, fo do nothing—to wait tor an unknown something to happen before venturing, is a form of mental defeatism, unworthy of the spirit of those who abolished slavery and serfdom, who abolished child labor, who established labor's right to organize, who through struggle gained minimum Wages, the eight-hour day, compensation rights and numerous other benefits which Canadian labor today enjoys, oe Fe ee THE B.C. LUMBER WORKER Page Three ASSESSMENT NEEDED FROM B.C. LOCALS By HJALMAR BREGREN President, B.C. District Council At the First Constitutional Convention of the LW.A, held at Portland, Ore. in December, 1937, the 600 rank and file delegates present after careful considera- tion of the many problems and responsi- bilities confronting their organization, passed _correspond- ing resolutions as guiding principles to the membership who had elected and sent them to the conven- tion to solve these problems, The most important of these resolutions were later voted upon by the membership by a referendum ballot. assessment K. Bergr ren two-dollar-per-member was one of these measures adopted by the convention and later endorsed by the The membership by referendum vote. How- ever, on account of unfavorable condi- tions in the industry, unemployment through prolonged shutdowns, the Blub- ber Bay strike, etc., which have all helped to drain the finances of our membership in B.,, collection was delayed, In spite of the hardship that this delay placed upon our International an extension of time was granted by our International officers in collecting this revenue until the third quarter of this year. Now, this being a “banner year” in the B,C. lumber industry, there is no reason why this obligation should not be met in full by the membership in this district. This obligation will have to be met by the local unions on the basis of the number of members in good standing in July and August of last year, 1938, All those who were members at that time are re- sponsible to meet this obligation. On all those who have since joined the union, it is voluntary. Of course, all those who voluntarily agree to pay this assessment will be appreciated by both our District Council and by the Locals, as it will lighten their burden in meeting the as- sessment from none-too-rich treasuries, ‘on those members who have since dropped out, ‘That this be done is imperative if an International District and Local scale, We earnestly appeal for your co-opera- tion, Nothing can come from nothing. Pro- gress cannot come from inertia. In or- ganization and collective bargaining lies ‘the solution, and membership in the LW.A. must be predicated upon such ac- tion, and not on just “believing in unionism.” our union is to carry out its program onj ORGANIZED LABOR SAYS GOV'T MUST OPERATE INSURANCE Organized labor demands that health insurance be put into operation at once. There has been too much stalling, too many excuses, and too much attention paid to the medical fraternity, who are offering the chief resistance to the meas- ure endorsed by the electorate. ‘A resolution covering demands by or ganized labor for the government to carry out the mandate of the electors was presented to the Trades Council by the Local Joint Executive Board of the Hotel and Restaurant Employees’ Union. It calls upon all British Columbia unions to draft similar resolutions and forward to the government, and to all members of the legislature in British Co- lumbia. The executive board of the union says that it feels that it is definitely of the opinion that if such action is taken, the provincial government will be com- pelled to take note. The resolution says: “Whereas, at the last provincial elec- tion one of the major questions to be decided was Health Insurance; and “Whereas, the electors of this prov- ince, in no uncertain manner, voiced their approval of the proposed Health Insurance Bill; and “Whereas, because of the opposition of the Canadian Manufacturers’ Asso- ciation and the Medical Association, our provincial government has refused to carry out the expressed wishes of the vast majority of the people in British Columbia, in not putting into effect Health Insurance; “Therefore, be it resolved, that the Local Joint Executive Board of the Hotel & Restaurant Employees’ Union, Local 28, and the Bartenders’ Union, Local 676, petition the Trades and Labor Council to exert every effort to bring sternly to the attention of the provincial government that organized labor de- mands that the Health Insurance Bill be put into effect forthwith.” ORGANIZATIONS MUST ACT. This resolution should be the means of getting all unions and friendly organiza- tions to voice their protest at the delay, and to forcibly demand action upon the government, The legislation is on the statute books, the machinery and office work is ready for operation, but the gov- ernment continues to stall, making very poor excuses for holding up the operation of the Act, With the approach of even a Federal election this subject can be used to put the government on the spot and there is no reason why the Federal party should not be held responsible for the inaction of the Provincial party. The doctors in the United States and other parts of Canada are also opposing Health Insurance, but there is every indication that they are losing out in the battle against the people. Let us intensify our campaign here and get Health Insurance before the winter sets in and illness increases. Bombard every legislator with this de- mand and keep up the bombardment week by week. Tell your friends and other organizations to do the same. The electors voted 143,218 in favor and 98,946 against, That is sufficient of a majority for action. Let's have it! —"Labor Statesman.” ee READ THE WEEKLY "TIMBER WORKER’ Official I.W.A. Paper 4126 Arcade Bldg, Seattle, Wash.| Sse tg pee RTE | pay GOOD FOOD that Loggers Like! Under New Management. Your Patronage Appreciated. COURTENAY CAFE Courtenay, B.C. Bill Stevens, Prop. WINDSOR TAILORS CLEANING — PRESSING REPAIRING Travelers’ Sample § Values to $35.00 — Special — $14.75 ana wp Liberal Allowance on Your Old Suit 32 E. HASTING ST. SEy. 6758 Pennsylvania Hotel UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Carrall & Hastings Street “The Loggers’ Hub” FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODA- TION at REASONABLE PRICES Kenneth Campbell, Evans Roy, Proprietors @ MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT THE PENN.! HASTINGS STEAM BATHS 764 EAST HASTINGS ST. Government Registered Masseurs in Attendance J. WEPSALA, Prop. Also Agent for Norwegian and Swedish American Steamship Lines. 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