Page Four ~ THE B.CO LUMBER WORKER B.C. LUMBER WORKER Bi-weekly Bulletin Published by BO. DISTRICT COUNCIL International Woodworkers of America Managing Haitor NIGEL MORGAN Room 504, Holden Bldg., Vancouver, B.0. Phone, PAcifle 9727 : Make Payments to: “LW.A, B.C. D.C.” LOCAL 1-71 (Continued from Page Two) of the hardiest type of people and who are resourceful and adapted to live under condiitons that will make them invaluable to the authorities for the defense of B,C’s rugged coastline. “Already some of the fishermen are in the naval reserve and by their calling, Imowing every inlet and bay as they do, they are an invaluable part of our coast defense, We ask that the loggers, to- gether with the management, under the direction of the authorities, work out methods whereby they can get the proper training in first aid work, air raid pre- cautions, and defense organization. We ask that organized lumber workers, to- gether with management and govern- ment, work out plans for most efficient |- methods of producing logs which in the present emergency are a vital part of war production. We pledge every as- sistance on the part of our boats and organizers to this work. “We place before you today these proposals; first, that every member of our organization pledge himself to par- ticipate in all defense measures, on the job and off the job. To achieve this it becomes necessary to have ARP or- ganizations in each camp either cen- tralized through the union here with the ARP authorities or directly with the ARP authorities, Secondly, lectures and instructions by the first ald men in camps to be given regularly to the men in the camp. Thirdly, defense corps to be set up under the proper military authorities under whom the necessary training and instructions would be given. All these measures to be undertaken in conjunction with management and governmental au- thorities.” TORONTO, Ont. — Support for Kirk- land Lake striking gold miners of $40,000 monthly has been pledged by local unions here, Hstablishment of a national com- mittee to aid the miners was agreed upon at a meeting in Ottawa this week-end. Permanent committees will be formed in every city and support sought from groups in every walk of life. Windsor unions, AFL and CIO, are meeting this week to establish a committee. PALACE. CAFE 47 WEST CORDOVA STREET 938 GRANVILLE ST. A Satisfied Customer is Our Best Advertisement 100% UNION HOUSE JOHN STANTON Barrister, Solicitor, Notary 503 Holden Building 16 East Hastings St. MArine 5746 CONVENTION PLANS (Continued From Page Three) ism. The fullest co-operation must be established between the IWA-CIO and the military and defence authorities on a district scale as well as in each locality. Our organization can be of real service in helping our government in meeting this emergency. Recognizing the urgent need for labor to gear itself rapidly to the task of fight- ing the battle of preservation, we recom- mend the following proposals for con- sideration of the delegates to this Con- vention: (1) Appeal to the Canadian Government for the immediate organization and training of: Civilian Defence Corps to act for coastal guard and defence duties, prevention of sabotage, anti- aircraft and first aid work, in case of invasion. Volunteering of union leaders and other capable members to take special courses and assist in establishment and co-ordination of such groups under charge of duly constituted defence authorities. All members of the organization join provincial, municipal or rural Air Raid Precaution groups and defence organizations which are officially re- ported to urgently require 10,000 more volunteers. Register with Defence Authorities im- mediately the Union's boats, cars, halls, offices, equipment, and staffs for instant call and use, in case of emergency. Co-operation in recruiting cam- paigns, victory rallies, meetings and discussions to see Canada’s army, navy, air force and production needs are filled immediately, Offer the “Green Gold” radio news- cast, the columns of the official woodworkers’ paper, the “B.C. Lum- ber Worker,” and official Union bul- letin service to the camps and mills, for furthering Red Cross War Sav- ings Blood Donors campaigns, etc., and for the issuance of regular war information bulletins, Registration and donation of blood for Red Cross transfusions. (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) The vast and invaluable resources of skill, knowledge and experience, to con- tribute more in protecting and advancing the welfare—not only of labor—but the whole nation, must be utilized in this crisis, One of the most outstanding weaknesses in our present defence ma- chinery is the glaring lack of labor rep- resentation. Surely workers in defence industries, the vast majority of whom are organized into democratic unions, have much to contribute to Canada’s defence plans. The grave danger of Japanese raids on Canada’s Pacific Coast has spurred us to a broadened program of production for war—a program tremend- ous enough to protect our homes and lives, tremendous enough to smash for all time the Axis menace to the free peoples of the world. To the workers this means a heightened responsibility, a deep and positive resolution to give everything we've got. Smooth, uninter- rupted and increasing production is vital. In our recent International Convention an Industry-Councll Program was draft- ed toward that end. In that same Con- Ask for “GEORGE” * WEST TAXI * Cars Fully Insured . . . Reasonable Rates Office and Stand Phone PAcific 0936 West Hotel, 444 Carrall Street 8374 vention our Union declared, as it reiter- ates today, “Labor appreciates more than any other group that in this grave crisis mediation and peaceful solution to our industrial disputes is of the utmost im- portance to our country.” At the same time the IWA-CIO puts forward its In- dustry-Council Program not only to stab- ilize and improve management-labor re- lations, but also to step up vital defence output. By giving to. Labor that share Industry-Council Prop (1) To ascertain the domestic and arm- ament requirements of each respective section of industry and co-ordinate pro- duction facilities of each section to meet these requirements speedily and accur- ately and expand production facilities where they are inadequate to fill these requirements, (2) To concern itself with seeing ade- quate reforestation and conservation steps are taken to preserve our forest resources for the unlimited demands that may be placed pn them for war purposes. .3) To re-employ workers in the com- munities and regions in which the in- dustry operates, as quickly as the ac- celerated pace of the industry permits; fillsthe labor requirements of the indus- try from the available supply and train workers for those occupations in which the Council finds shortage. (4) The co-operation of labor organiza- tions in registering and organizing their membership to see an adequate supply of labor is maintained in the sections January 3, 1942 which it eminently deserves in the plan- ning of our war production, the Industry- Council Plan, first proposed by CIO President Philip Murray, would serve admirably to the advancement of our National unity. The Lumber Industry- Council proposed by the IWA would con~ sist of an equal number of labor and management representatives and would include a chairman appointed by the government. The chief duties of the Council would be: osals of the industry most vital to the war effort. For example, to solve the short- age of loggers which has existed all fall and winter in the Q.C.J. camps, where most important war production is pro- ceeding. Achieve the greatest possible output as quickly as possible by bringing into full use the production facilities in the Lumber Industry. 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