23, 1940 THE B.C. LUMBER WORKER Page Five B.C. LUMBER WORKER ‘Bi-weekly Bulletin Published by B.C. DISTRICT COUNCIL International Woodworkers of America . Managing Editor : NIGEL MORGAN ‘Reom 506, Holden Bldg., Vancouver, B.C, Phone, TRinity 4464 ‘Make Payments to: “LW.A, B.C. D.C.” EDITORIAL A demand was recently made by the " faliers and buckers at A.P.L., Camp No. 1, Port Alberni, ror a wage incrvase. Whatever procedure was adopted to gain this objective, the tactics were en- tirely wrong. First_of all a petition was cireu- lated which, in every case, is a poor expression of the confidence and solid- arity of the men concerned. This was y conclusively proven when the men, on the advice of the LW.A. representative, but only after they had already left ‘3 the camp, held a meeting and elected a : committee to open negotiations with the company for a settlement of their dis- pute, The company officials, sensing the ‘weakness and lack of determination and unity on the part of the crew, refused to meet and bargain with their commit- 1 tee. That the company officials made no mistake was proven when the com- mittee members came to the meeting ar- ranged for the following night to yive thelr report and found that the major- ity of the people whom they represented had already scuttled the ship and gone hunting for greener pastures—and this atter having collectively and unani- mously agreed to the time and place of their meeting and that they would all : be in, attendance. As a consequence of vem this wholesale desertion the right to % bargain collectively as provided by the law, and the chance to open negotiations to gain their wage increase, was lost. A tragic example of the fultility of dis- ‘organized spontaneous economic action —a waste of hard earned dollars, cents and potential income. Those who desert a committee, which they themselves elected to act on their behalf, are not only helping reactionary employers to maintain the open shop, - low wages and poor conditions—they are CUTTING THEIR OWN THROATS. And that goes equally for those “trans- ients” who are quitting the job every five minutes over some beef or other instead of fighting through and taking it up in an organized manner. Nothing will eyer be corrected so long as the operators are allowed to have three crews (one coming, one on the job and one going). Those who participate in these movements are aiding the employ- ers in maintaining their stronghold— their blacklist and their lousy condi- tions. There is but one answer and one cure and that is organization. Join the IW. of A. and remember that in unity lies our strength, not in industrial hitch hiking or shirking of responsibility. If you have a grievance or haye decid- ed to move for a wage hoist, contact the union first “and get their advice and co-operation in planning and executing a line of strategy that will bring results. Don’t wait until you’ve been led by a % cunning and well organized employer up j some blind alley. Remember, the I.W.A. stands willing at all times to assist you in advancing wages and working condi- fons. The LLW.A, employs field repre- sentatives, a labor attorney, a com- petent statistical aid in the Pacific Coast Labor Bureau to check wages, prices, profits and company books so that a maximum of results can be ob- tained. Why not take advantage of these services and help to build up the organization which 30,000 woodworkers in B.C. can and will eventually have. When we have done this we will no loug- _ er have to fear the employers and their ruthless discrimination — we are the masters of our own destiny. It will be just what we make it. APPRECIATE YOUR PAT- Add pers one of ar halls m socials or quets, Modern Dance Every Wed., Saturday, featuring the Alberta Ranch Boys, Swing Band. sensational Cowboy DEATHS RISE FAR ABOVE LAST YEAR B.C. lumber’s tragic toll of human Ife rose sharply during the past fort- night, with seven more fatal accidents recorded, (1) Peter Mykulski, 38 year old Ukrainian 713 logger was killed fee while fighting fire at oodworkers e have been” | port Rentioy open Killed in B.0’s | © i Mariber tae een. WAS pleet dustry since | Sec'y Nigel Morgan Jan. 1, 1940. | and a representative of the Ukrainian Fra- ternal Organization to which Brother Mylulski belonged spoke at the funeral which was held from Armstrong’s Fun- eral Home in Vancouver. (2) Otto Mallis, 30, was killed at Mer- till Ring Wilson’s Camp, Rock Bay. (3) J. W. Duke-Morrison, 28-year-old logger from Gibson’s Landing was the victim of a fatal accident at the Worsley Brook Logging Co, at Bowser, 8.0. Morrison, whose parents live in Alberta, was doing his third day on the job when the accident occured. He was buried ia Courtenay, B.C. (4) Japanese logger, N. Ogura, em- ployed by Dumaresqu Camp was killed at Seymour Inlet. (5) Struck on, the head by a two-inch skyline cable, which snapped suddenly and whipped back at him, Alex Laurin was instantly killed recently at Great Central Lake. Laurin was head loader for Bloedel Stewart Welch. (6) Ruben Ernst Haggstrom, 32, was Killed while working for APL at Port Alberni. (6) George Engstrom, head faller at Malahat Log, Port Renfrew, was killed by a rolling log. He was 35 years old, and has a brother living in the East Kootenay. A SAFETY MESSAGE “The Logger and the Turtle’”’ A turtle uses his back to protect his head, but a safety-conscious log- ger uses his head to protect his back. This is the message of Bulletin No. 18, just issued by the Safety Branch, Department of Labor, Victoria, which says: When a turtle senses danger he draws his head and legs under his protective shell. You have no protection shell into which you can draw yourself. Never- theless, you were not forsaken by na- ture. Your protection lies right under your hat, You were given a brain far superior to other creatures. That brain, if properly used, will protect your whole body from harm. In order to have your head protect your body, you must always be sure to allow room for the safety though. No matter what you do, before doing it ask yourself, “Is it safe?” The National Safety Council gives the following information about the accident experience of the Jumber in- dustry during 1939: “The most im- portant personal cause of accidents is improper attitude.” It is the duty of the operator, the superintendent, the foreman und every man on the job to have in him- self, as well as to encourage in others the proper attitude toward safety. No one can stand idly by and say, “It's not my business.” Safety is a serious problem and must be dealt with in a serious man- ner. Use your head for safety and protect your protector with a safety hat, PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS Have been reading about the Trades and Labor Congress in the Vancouver Hotel (Sept. 23rd-27th) and have come te the conclusion that the efforts of industrial unionism have failed dismally on this coast. Therefore I am about to inaugurate a campaign for the forma- tion of a new craft union. And by the way, up until now I always understood the word, “craft” to mean “trade” but after reading reports on the Congress I have been enlightened—the word also mieans “crafty”—"craf(-ty).” But let’s go back to the new union. First of all, if you have not guessed it, We are about to organize the most for- midable union this country has ever seen. We propose: “The Amalgamated Association of Steam, Gas, Blectric, Sta- tionary and Mobile and Armstrong Bull- cooks of America” (AASGESM, & AB, of A.). The term “Antient” is ap- plicable. A charter will be applied for as soon as a sufficient number of this antient cult realize that this country needs the leadership of a body whose com- ponent parts reach far back into ini- quity. The drafting of our constitution will be a hurculean task. However, one new departure is to be suggested, which will apply to our conventions, It is felt that this suggestion will meet with un versal approval. The proposal is to wit: Article (7) Section (?) Delegates to this convention will be billed with a “cover charge” of 25¢ for the first 100 words utered (or muttered) while the Con- vention is in session. For each word uttered over and above the number stated he shall be charged two bits apiece. All payments must be in ad- vance, Section (?) (7) Any delegate attempt- ing to speak more than 3 times during any one session will be thrown out the window or other suitable exit. High buildings or houses on steep hill sides (Prince Rupert suitable) are xecom- mended. Section (?) (?) (?) Chairmen who, when introducing spouters et al, say more than: “This is Brother Guybozo Bo” -will be shot forthwith and without trial. Section ?V “Yes” or “No” without further comment are not to be regarded as utterances within the meaning of this constitution. That's all that is suggested now. But give it consideration. Would not the ‘above proposals entered in the Consti. tution revolutionize—well, everything. Just think, is this not what the bard meant when he wrote just before the dawn, of history: Oh, why did God create such men Who when in conference with their peers Will rise and spout again, again, And bore their fellow worms to tears. Guybozo has an axe to grind, He does not like J. Pedro’s beard. It's far too blue and too streamlined; J. P. must be a fuerher feared. (Continued on Page 6) Buy.... Regular $16.50 value for 1 5.50 Besides your saving, for every pair sold the I.W.A. receives $1.00. Vancouver WINDSOR TAILORS CLEANING — PRESSING REPAIRING Travelers’ Sample Suits Values to $35.00 — Special — $14.75 and up Liberal Allowance on Your Old Suit $2 E. HASTING ST. SEy. 6758 er PALACE CAFE 47 WEST CORDOVA STREET 938 GRANVILLE ST. A Satisfied Customer is Our Best Advertisement 100% UNION HOUSE Y NOTICE! ARE YOU GOING AWAY?—Suits or Overcoats stored, 25c a month. Pressing done while you wait. Buy your next Suit or Overcoat from us. Bargains in New and Left-over Clothing. 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