THE BC LUMBER WORKER | LETTERS Camp Comments “Every Reader a Correspondent” ~ BOAT FUND COLLECTION CLIMBS; NEARLY HALF OBJECTIVE: REACHED — ‘ Celebrating the conclusion of ‘spring maneuvres, our Fleet massed , at Sointula last week, where “Admiral” McCuish and Organizer Valley got their first look at "the new flagship, the M.V. Annart, After calling at camps in that vicinity, the Laur Wayne with Skipper McCuish and Organizer Matson aboard, sailed for the West Coast of Vancouver Island. ,and if weather permits, will continue all the way down, calling at as many camps as possible, including those under the jurisdiction of Local 1-80 at the south ‘end. Brother Valley transferred to the» Annart, which is under the command of ‘Skipper Dalskog, and ‘last week-end set sail for Seymour Inlet‘ and the inside waters, Both ships expect to reach Van- couver around the end of: the month, bringing with them the biggest part of the $1800 which is needed to obtain our objective of $3000. LOCAL 1-80 CAMP DONATES. First response from ‘a camp outside. the jurisdiction of Local 1-71, came from the Sorenson crew at Nitinat Lake, who sent in: $50 to swell the fund. We also wish to acknowledge the fol- lowing donations which have: been re- celved since the last issue’ of the B.C. Lumber Worker: . Kelly's, Church Creek Camp,: $74.00; Allison's “Lake, Camp, ($25.01; Gustavson Bros,, $60.50; Port Neville Log, $39.50; Soderman’s Camp, $41.00; La Fazr's, $42.50; A. Ring Logging Co., $41.50; Gildet- sleve's, $22.00; Allison's Camp, $19.00; “Lee's Camp, $2.00; and additional contri- butions from -Kelly’s Camp 2, Morgan's Headquarters, and. Gibson Bros, Total collections to: date have reached $1207.29, Protests Tax On Tickets To Job A. Ring's. Camp, Lowe Inlet. To the Editor: I haven’t seen anything in the paper about what's doing in this camp, so will give you a little information. There are]. 27 men here now, which is a full crew for this camp. Conditions are fairly good ‘as a whole. : Wages paid ‘are as follows: Hookers, $8.00; Engineer, $7.50; Chokermen, $5.00; Signalman, $4.50; Fallers, $6.50; Boom- men, $6.50. Board and sheets, $1.35 a day. About the only complaint is on the boat fare. The Union Steamship Com- pany soaks the boys $23.00 for a one-way ticket. With the new 10 per cent tax on travel, tickets things will be still worse. The boys here all feel that a man going to a job or leaving one should not be re- quired to pay this tax as it can hardly be considered a luxury travelling on his way to or hans a job, especially on the “Lady Cardena.” Fraternally yours, CARD 267. An end to millionaires’ profits and luxuries! . . . A decent life for labor! — re ¢ | THIRTY-FOUR ‘KILLED IN FIRST 5 MONTHS Killed almost instantly on June 4, when thrown by:a backline, Matt Soko- lich, chokerman, employed at Merrill, Ring &-Wilson’s camp, Rock: Bay, was the thiryt-fourth woodworker killed this year. On May 31, Takej Toyo, Japanese millworker met death when he- was hit on tthe head by a shingle 34 bolt which jumped from the shingle » chute at-the McNair pao fide Shingle Company, been Powell River, Pilea in BG's Hjalmar Larson, 45- | Mapes ime year-old - logger, was killed on May 10, at “Boardman’s camp, Lull Bay. - On May 16, Eric -W. Lind,. formerly of Princeton, was fatally injured when @ log rolled on him while he was work- ing at Breat's Logging camp, Harrison Lake. Erie Erickson, 31, was killed by a falling limb, while employed as a faller at Bloedel, Stewart & Welch's operation at Franklin River, on von May 26. Port Neville Log Closing Port Neville. Log Co. “.The flagship of the fleet called in and a meeting of the crew was held, with a few new members’ being signed up, and a collection of $39.50 taken for the Boat Fund. This outfit is not yet organized to a very great extent, which is reflected in the conditions, especially in, regard to the wages, Experienced men are getting a higher rate than inexperienced, and the difference in the rates paid to home guards and those hiring out from town is wide, espécially in the lower brackets. The average pay is much below that of the association camps. The grub served in. the cookhouse is fair, but the lunches are very poor. The bunkhouses aren’t up to much but the bulleook ‘does a good job. ‘The transportation to and from work ig pretty tough, as the crummy is an old truck with a hay-rack affair attached, and everyone, including the driver, is ex- posed to the elements; Falling operations are expected to cease about the end of May and the rest of the crew will be laid off directly the weather causes a fire hazard. 2 CARD VL 2273, Jan. 1, 1941. Ask for “GEORGE” *& WEST Cars Fully Insured . | Office and Stand Pie A Silt Phone PA cific 0936 TAXI *® . . Reasonable Rates West Hotel, 444 Carral Street 8374 Courtenay, 'To the Editor: : We held our first meeting in Courtenay under the banner of the IWA on May 18. This was-the first such meeting for quite a time and showed a definite sign of Pfogress. The following program was endorsed: 1, Signed ramen 2, Elimination of busheling, with a $7.00 per day minimum for falling and ~ bucking. 3. Minimum wage of 65 cents an hour with a general increase of $1.00 per day. 4. Establishment of the fiveday week in those camps or areas: where it would be in the best interest of the workers. Z 5.EUmination of compulsory savings and no intimidation for union activi- Mielty Bros. ‘Closing Camp Mielty Bros., Hoeya Sound. To the Editor: This layout is not very big, there be: ing only about 25’men in the crew, which includes two sets of fallers, a cold deck crew and a skeleton crew for the track- side. The grub is good, and the rigging fair. The pet kick of the boys is that the wash-house is poor and there is no dry- house; The show here will be all cleaned out in about a month. There is only one more cold deck to make and then the bright lights for all -of us. Hoping to see the Navy call in here before we leave, Fraternally, CARD 3184. RAYVITE Aids in eliminating the pains of Neuri- tis; Rheumatism, : Arthritis, Lumbago and Sciatica... . Relieves many types of Skin Disorders, such as Eczema, Shingles and Sunburn. . . Heals Athlete's Foot, Carbuncles and Ulcers (including Varicose Ulcers). “Bring the Spa Into Your Home” By Using RayVite in Your Bath Price $1.00 per 1-Ib. jar. For-sale at Drug and Department Stores, or Rayvite Ltd., 434 Homer, Vancouver Mail Orders Promptly Filled Courtenay Adopts Program — To Fit Needs Of Loggers tles. 7 6. Establishment of seniority rights. 7. That regular meetings be held on the second Sunday of each month, - This program should appeal to the de- sires of the logger and it should be the duty of everyone engaged in the industry to help in putting the program into being. The accident rate in the industry has grown and is growing greater as time goes on regardless of certain measures enacted to reduce the number of acel- dents, ~ e There is no doubt that bona fide trade union discipline functioning on the job }is the only way accidents can be cut to a minimum, This can be proven by his- tory and no doubt will have a ‘chance to prove its merits in the future. And now in conclusion, “a promise made is a debt unpaid,” so let’s all keep the promises we have made to build our organization into just such a power that can bring these better working condi- tons to the Industry. ~~ D. M. BARBOUR, International Organizer. & Ladysmith Sub-Local IWA Local 1-80 Meets Tuesday, June Le S at 7:30 p.m. NICHOLSON’S HALL Join Your Friends at COURTENAY HOTEL Headquarters” : “The Loggers’ G.TATER - - PROP, Courtenay, V.L See eeeeenencecteecccnncccns Ul Money .To Loan . 4 4On Men's Suits, Overcoats, Logging § Boots and Sleeping Bags, 4 , s , ! } San Francisco Tailors 62 WEST HASTINGS ST. (4 Doors West of Beacon Theatre) RS euenaenanceneennencentenes ~aeenee "Styles for ‘Young Men and Men-who Stay Young” 301 West Hastings St. - Moderate Hotel West Ltd. FRED R. MARCHESE, Mgr.. a =~ Rates and 444 Carrall Street. Centrally Located PAc. 8374 — PAc. 8375 Vancouver, B.C.