it situation in the woods, d the work necessary to improve n of the loggers, it is es- Genial that a really wide represen- tation attend this important meet- . ing. This is the time and place to bring forward all complaints, when every angle can he discussed by the Union membership and plans formulated to rectify them. One word spoken in your Union meet- ing brings more results than a thousand spoken on the street or in heer parlors. Don’t leave it to the other fel- ~ Tow; he doesn’t know of your par- - ticular grievance. We want to remind you that only members in good standing are allowed to vote at the meeting, and to urge you that if your book has not been stamped since August, 1940, to get in touch with your Union Office, or Camp Delegate without delay so you will be in good standing in time to pattici- pate in planning the future policy ind program of your Union local. We'll be expecting to see you all at the meeting. JOHN McCUISH, Pres. ERNIE DALSKOG, Sec. OPPOSE SCHEME TO LENGTHEN WORK DAY TORONTO, Ont.—Canadian labor men ave definitely opposed to the lengthening of working hours in industry as suggest- ed last week by Labor Minister McLarty, until all available unemployed are ab- sorbed, “I don’t think it’s necessary to length- en hours or conscript labor until all available people in Canada have been put to work,” declared Silby Barrett, ex- utive member of the Canadian Con- ss of Labor. the minister of labor can enforce conseription of labor,” he asked, “why does he not enforce collective bargain- ing?” There is no labor shortage to necessi- tate the suggested action, E. W. Sin- field, president of Toronto District Labor Council and vice-president of the Trades _ and Labor Congress of Canada, said, “In any case, conscription of labor should be ‘eccompanied by conscription of wealth.” at the Swedish Community Hall 1320 East Hastings St. DANCING 9 to 12) ention, Members Local 71, | Meet Mon., Dec. 30 ember 30, 10 a.m. is the time set for the Annual of Local 1-71, to be held on the fifth floor of the Building, 16 East Hastings Street, Vancouver. rder to get a true picture of ?- ‘WISHING and you, Mr. Logger, a EE Eames New Year! “THE BCG LUMBER WORKER Two Unionists Die In Vancouver We regret to report the passing of| two old-timers during the last two weeks, Jack Shannon and Andy Gillis. Both men died in Vancouver. Andy Gillis will be well remembered] as a staunch trade unionist in the old) days. Some of the boys got together| and raised the necessary funds to provide him with a decent funeral. Join the LW.A. and Help Boost Our Pay a Buck a Day Page Three IWA Obtains Wage Increase In Pine Belt SEATTLE—The recent two and one- half cent an hour wage increase granted employees by every operator affiliated with the Western Pine Association was a directed result of-the organizational activity of the LW.A., Howard Dyer, president of the Klamath Basin District Council, let it be known during a visit to the International office this week. “These wage increases were granted workers employed in operations’ which are right in the heart of our organizing drive,” Dyer ‘said. “This is evidence that it is the LW.A. which is responsible for these improvements in wages.” Dyer further pointed out that the wage lifts originated in the two areas where the most intense organizing work has been centered, the Feather River Canyon area and the Klamath Falls area, for which the man was hired. paid on the job in other camps. merely state “Camp Rate.” Loggers, Beware Of Hiring On ‘Camp Rate’ Basis During the past year the employment agencies in many cases have made a practice of hiring men at the “Camp Rate” of wages, without specifying on the employment slip the actual wages paid on the job As a result of this, men pay their fares to distant camps only to find on arrival that the scale of wages is below the average being The employment office is the place where the men are hired, and we believe the legal procedure in hiring a person to work is to state the wages paid for the work, leaving the applicant the privilege of accepting or rejecting the job. In fairness to yourself, and to protect the wage scales already operative, every man applying for work through the employment agencies must insist that the amount of wages to be paid be stated in black and white on the employment'slip. Refuse all jobs which’ Vancouver Labor Council Taking Up Unions’ Problems Charges that certain types of skilled labor were imported from the U.S. to work in woollen mills here while capable men President Hric Morton at the regular meeting of the Vancouver District Labor Council Sunday night. The Council, feeling that this was a dangerous presedent and constitutes a direct threat to Canadian labor, elected a committee to interview Mr, Taylor of the Canadian Immigration Service with the aim of protecting skilled workers in Canada. W. Whitney, secretary of the Council,?of suggestions carried in the daily press reported that the new charter from the Canadian Congress of Labor had arrived and the decisions of the Toronto Conven- tion to merge CIO and ACCL unions had now been put into effect in this dis- trict with the affiliation of the CIO union to the Vancouver District Labor Council, The secretary was instructed by the Council to forward a resolution to the Attorney-General, Gordon Wismer, and Rt, Hon. Ernest Lapointe, protesting the arrest and manner of trial of trade unionists at Duncan, B.C. The charges were laid under the War Measures Act. The Council also voiced its disapproval were available in Canada were made by that the government was considering the stabilizing of wages throughout the coun- CAMP ACTIVITY | It is reported that the Timber Control Board has requested all logging camps to run through the winter season so we are looking for a very short shut-down over the holidays this year, The crews of a few of the northern camps are already in town, from Car- stair’s, Morgan's No. 2, and most of the crew from Morgan’s Headquarters Camp. It is expected the remainder of the men will be coming down on the next boat from the Queen Charlottes, December 16th. Report has it that Allison’s will be down officially on December 17th, ‘The boat from Minstrel Island expect- ed to arrive here on the 15th will bring in most of the crews from Knight Inlet, Simoon Sound and the Wells Pass Di trict. Consolidated camp at Harrison Lake came in December 8th. Most Vancouver Island camps are still running, and no word has yet been received as to when they expect to close down. Quite a number of fallers from Rock Bay came in last Sunday and a number of fallers and buckers from Gobson Bros. at Chamis Bay arrived on last Monday’s morning boat from Nanaimo. Island Log came in the end of Novem- ber leaving only a skeleton crew doing repair work, MARKET TRENDS LOG MARKET. : The Douglas Fir market has contin- ued strong during the past month, Log prices are generally firm and stocks fairly normal, although Australia’s new restriction against hemlock imports is expected to effect the hemlock market somewhat. However, a transfer of busi- ness to the US. is anticipated as a re- sult of the launching of a large-scale defence program there, which will in all probability take up the slack elsewhere. B.C. logs are listed as follows: Fir: $18-$18. Fir Peelers: $26-$33. (Shingle): $10. Cedar (Lumber): Cedar $19-$25. RESUME HEARINGS ON STEELWORKERS’ WAGES TORONTO, Ont. — Sessions’ of the board of conciliation to review wages and working conditions of nearly 4,000 Al- goma steel mill employees, members of Local 2251, S.W.O.C., were resumed again this-week. The hearings were interrupt- ed while a union delegation went to Ot- tawa to. interview the government. try for the duration of the war. This was felt to be a direct threat to trade union conditions and the legislative committee was instructed to investigate the whole matter and draw up a resolu- tion of protest. George Edwards, general organizer of FORMAN LII Season’s Greetings FRED R. MARCHESE, Mgr. Hotel West Ltd. 444 Carrall Street MUNN RENE NCPC RCI IRE MEI PELE CIENCY and a congenial, friendly atmosphere. * We are looking forward to meeting all our old friends again shortly. In order to be sure of accommodation over the holidays, write in your reservation. The Hotel West is centrally located, close to theatres and amusement places; a good, comfortable hotel, well furnished and where you'll enjoy the best of service “MEET YOU RFRIENDS AT THE LOGGERS’ HEADQUARTERS — THE HOTEL WEST!” the Moulders and Foundry Workers’ Union, reported that the Reliance Foundry had signed an agreement with the union last week. This now makes eight foundries in the city operating under union agreements, Vancouver, B.C. eee