THE «B.C. LUMBER WORKER Page Three ~ UNION BULLETIN PUBLISHED BI-WEEKLY BY B.C. COAST DISTRICT COUNCIL, \TIONAL WOODWORKERS OF AMERICA PRESIDENT ~ = H, BERGREN Jack HOLE VICE-PRESIDENT - = ~~ 1ice, MORGAN Stererary - - Fre> LunpsTaum EDITOR - - NIGEL MORGAN MANAGER - - NELS ARSENAU Room 506, HOLDEN Bioc., VANcouver, B.C, PHONE TRouTy 4464 MakE PAYMENTS To: . LUMBER WORKER” EDITORIAL We are repeatedly made aware of the machinations of the boss to keep men " from organizing into a union of their own choice, If a man is to exercise his ele- mentary rights it is necessary that he assert himself and not allow the boss to encroach on his liberties, or those liberties will be taken away entirely. When a man has made up his mind to Join a union it is essential that he allow i no one to stand in his way because he is perfectly within his legal rights, both bs under Provincial and Federal laws, in doing so, Naturally your boss is going to do what he can to prevent you and your Ss fellow employees from bargaining col- lectively because he knows that unity amongst the workers automatically means higher wages and improved condi- " tions of employment, We are well aware “that the boss lays traps for the unwary eo We cannot allow this threat to deter us from our course, otherwise we will be beaten down continually until we are reduced to the status of a worm, just as the workers have been in the fascist states, We must remember that in union there is strength, and no single individual can last long alone. We will continue to be robbed of the fruits of our toil so long as we allow the blast of the boss to cow us and break our resistance. We have rights under the law which allow us to choose which association we please for the bettering of our economic position whether the boss likes it or not, and if we're going to stand on our own feet let's get started before the ground goes from under us. @ You cannot obtain higher wages and etter working conditions so long as you are unorganized, excepting that they are obtained through the raising of wages by other union men in your industry or closely related to your trade, Members of organized labor offer you their co- operation to launch a drive to gain union ; conditions and union pay for your camp J or mill, No matter where you work or what your job, a union can and must be built before you can rest assured that you are getting the standard of living and social security which the products you manufacture make possible, Why not follow the progressive lead that has been Lake Cowicha "TIMBER WORKER’ SOLD IN VANCOUVER Arrangements have been com- pleted this week with the follow- ing newstands to carry out Inter- national publication, “The Timber Worker”... Flack Block Newsstand, 163 W. Hastings St.; John Green’s News- stand, 205 Carrall St; New Age Bookstore, 50 East Hastings St.; Nordic Tobacco Stand, 142 East Hastings St.; Larry’s Newsstand, 117 E. Hastings St.; Smoke Shop, 1526 Commercial Drive. The management of the B.C. Lumber Worker hopes that the loggers and millmen will patronize the above-mentioned newsstands when buying their Timber Worker. VOTING RIGHTS (Continued from Page 1) bering, mining, fishing, etc., but does not apply to any person engaged in pub- lic work under government control.” Editor's Note—One of the most oft- repeated and well-timed phrases coined by President Pritchett is embodied in the cartoon on page 1, “The workers must take their economic right atm and their PO- LITICAL LEFT ARM and smash out at reaction with both fists.” The B.C, Dis- trict Council in line with the decisions of the spring convention has done every- thing possible to see that the right to vote is preserved. Your questions and problems will receive their immediate attention in this regard, Already eight new polls have been established to accommodate loggers and two more have been applied for. Please send in your suggestions and help us make the slogan, “Every Worker To ‘The Poll” a reality, Only when this is accomplished will labor's rights be re- spected. Every Canadian has-a right to security, A united people has the power to get it. We shall have used that power when we elect a parliament free to serve the peo- ple—W. D. Herridge. given by 19,000 other workers in Vancou- ver, who have joined their respective trades unions and won through organiza- tion improved labor conditions. Don’t be a slacker—do your part, And do it NOW! Novel Labor Day Dance At in Hall The L.W.A. Local 1-80 will sponsor a novel Labor Day dance in the Lake Cowichan Community Hall from mid- night Sunday, September 8, until 5 a.m. Labor Day morning. Music will be supplied by the “Rhythm Wranglers,” well Imown Vancouver dance orchestra, which plays at at Alexandra Ballroom and over Station CJOR every Monday and Thursday at SLFA* 10:45 p.m, Admission will be fifty cents with supper extra. Prizes will be given to the lucky tickets. The event promises to be another in the chain of highly successful affairs spon- sored by this Local, which has estab- lished a real reputation amongst the loggers for social activities. Interna- tional President Harold Pritchett, who will be in Vancouver that week awaiting a U.S. permit of entry, has been invited to be the guest of honor on this oc- PLYWOOD (Continued from Page 1) day morning at 9:30 am. The charge of intimidation, a criminal offence under Section 502A of the Criminal Code, will be prosecuted by Oscar Orr, City Prose- cutor, Ten witnesses of the alleged in- jtimidation will be subpoenaed by Nigel |Morgan, vice-president of the B.C. Di trict Council of the International Wood- workers, which is pressing the case on behalf of the Plywood Employees Asso- ciation, which was the group alleged to have been intimidated by agents of the company who sought to retain their com- pany committee, The Plywood Employees Association has since affiilated to the LW.A, A good number of the men laid off have since been reinstated and those who are still out the I.W.A. is seeking to absorb through their employment bureau, Several jobs came in last week and more are expected as soon as the fire hazard passes and lumbering swings into full motion again. Union members are requested to keep the District Of- fice (TRinity 4464) informed of any openings or possibilities, particularly in mills in the vicinity of Vancouver and New. Westminster, Many of these men have small families or aged parents and are in real need, so now is the time to prove what our union stands for, and show the benefits of belonging to an aggressive, protective organization. “BEST - FOR - LESS” LOGGERS’ BOOTS Regular $14.50 Value Best of material - hand made - full vamp cut - leather lined - heavy leather insole - light weight - guaran- teed against any manufacturer’s default. 10” top 13.50 12” top 14.50 Price includes postage, etc. (Money order must “For Every Pair Sold, accompany Orders.) the I.W.A. Gets $1.00” <> 0G 0) GE 0 GED 0G Oca TIMBER WORKER’ | Official I.W.A. Paper 4126 Arcade Bldg. Seattle, Wash. tee — a > 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 Suits Values to $35.00 — Special — $14.75 ana up Liberal Allowance on Your Old Suit 32 E. HASTING ST. SEy. 6753 Pennsylvania Hotel UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Carrall & Hastings Street “The Loggers’ Hub” FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODA- TION at REASONABLE PRICES Kenneth Campbell, Evans Roy, Proprietors e MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT THE PENN.! HASTINGS STEAM BATHS 164 EAST HASTINGS ST. Government Registered Masseurs in Attendance J. WEPSALA, Prop. Also Agent for Norwegian and Swedish American Steamship Lines. HIGH. 240 ALWAYS OPEN When In Vancouver Stop at COLUMBIA HOTEL Licensed Premises 303 COLUMBIA AYE. Sey. 1956 ~ 6 o ‘ 6 6 D gs ‘ ‘ 6 é 6 ‘ ‘ 6 ‘ ‘ ‘ Janmannaveannencnenncns, PALACE CAFE 41 WEST CORDOVA STREET 938 GRANVILLE ST. A Satisfied Customer is Our Best Advertisement 100% UNION HOUSE Jy NOTICE! ARE YOU GOING AWAY?—Suits or Overcoats stored, 25¢ a month. Pressing done while you wait, Buy your next Suit or Overcoat from us. Bargains in New and Left-over Clothing. SEVEN LITTLE TAILORS 336 Carrall St. Seymour 1184 = Join Your Friends at COURTENAY HOTEL “The Loggers’ Headquarters” G.TATER - - PROP. Courtenay, V.I.