THE B.C. LUMBER WORKER B.C. LUMBER WORKER Published Bi-Weekly, Every Second Monday by ‘DISTRICT COUNCIL, International Woodworkers of America Editor: NIGEL MORGAN Managing Editor: B. J. MELNESS _ Room 504 Holden Building — Phone PAcific 9727 — Vancouver, B.C. Make Payments to: “I.W.A., B.C, District Council” JECENTLY Minister of Labor Pearson announced the government's % ) intention of amending the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act to a employers to bargain ESN with their workers. “* “ation ‘will never be worth much until this fundamental right is put on the statutes. _ The bill's provision, if it is to serve the people of British Columbia, “must be clear and‘ unmistakeable. It must provide: (1) That employers must bargain collectively ‘through the union of the employees’ own choice; (2) Elimination of _ discrimination against unions formed since Dec. 7, 1938; (3) That ‘company unions shall be definitely outlawed, and severe penalties placed on those engaging in unfair Jabor practices; (4) That where necessary, provision be made for determination by secret ballot of the organization of the employees’ own choice; (5) That the period of time between application for conciliation and final award of the arbitration board be reduced. MINISTER OF LABOR PEARSON leads the Legislature to enact such a measure, he will have given a progressive lead to the whole country, and the war effort will benefit enormously. Industrial disputes have been caused almost entirely by the flat refusal of bitterly anti-labor employers to bargain through the chosen representatives of their em- ployees. This bill, if it is to be of any use in the present crisis, if it is to provide a basis on which labor can put all its energy into fighting Hitler; must enforce in unmistakeable terms labor's democratic right fo unhampered trade union association and collective bargaining, free from intimidation or pressure by any employer. This Act must be amended to clearly state the union’s status as a bargaining agency and establish machinery, swift-moving and free from the features which make the present Act a device for stalling and evasion. Likewise com- pany unionism, which is growing as a threat to the war effort, must be halted. We must also make it clear that the clamor of certain elements a the incorporation of trade unions must be ignored. ABOR welcomes the recognition given our problem by the Minister L of Labor; not merely because of possible organizational gains, but because it will serve to bring workers into a fuller partnership in the great war tasks of our country, Guaranteeing of labor's basic rights will remove one of the worst bottlenecks to maximum production, and we'll move forward much faster toward defeating fascism. It is evident that the amendment of this legislation can have far- veaching implications for labor. ‘The trade union. movement of this province should make its voice heard and speak unitedly on this ques- tion, thereby exercising the maximum of constructive influence in the improving of B.C. labor legislation. ©. respondent in Moscow: “The campaign in Africa refutes once more the skeptics who affirm that Anglo-American leaders are not capable of organizing a serious war campaign. “The campaign creates conditions for putting Italy out of commission and for isolating Hitlerite Ger- many; finally, the campaign cre- ates the prerequisites for establish- ment of a second front in Europe nearer to Germany's vital centres, which will be of decisive import- ance for organizing victory over Hitlerite tyranny.” ‘The offensive in Africa is neither the realization of nor the alterna- tive to the second front demanded by the people; but it can and must be made the prelude to the inva- sion of continental Europe. We need to urge this development with all our power. We need to work with every ounce of energy t ospeed its realization and to pro- vide all the sinews of war for its successful achievement. 3 ho recent British yictories in Egypt and Libya, the occupa- tion by U.S. troops of key points in French Morocco and Algeria and joint American-British advance ‘0 Tunisia have lifted our spirits and gladdened our hearts, But there is a danger-that a false optimism or a sterile excess of suspicion will dull the meaning of this Allied of- fensive and hinder its extension. ‘There are those who proclaim the _ second front demanded on all sides is already here and has revealed _ the futility of popular clamor and the uselessness of all ideas that generals and governments require _ prodding by the peoples, ‘This viewpoint is both harmful 1d false, Prime Minister Church- ened against it when he stat- | that developments in Africa not even be regarded as the of the end, but at most end of the beginning.” is clear that in itself the fight- in Africa cannot divert many from the Russian front. would be equally harmful false to depict the offensive as intended only to pro- the appearance of a second n Europe whilst avoiding the African campaign and success already gained the initiative has now the hands of the Unit- When in VANCOUVER Stop at COLUMBIA HOTEL LICENSED PREMISES 303 Columbia Avenue : Stalin stated in his MAr. 3757 Cassidy, A.P. cor- Loggers’ Nite In Town (A mixture of fact and fiction but typical of most of the men ‘who work in the woods.) As soon as the crummy gets back from the bush He heads for a shower and shave; Something to eat, and he's ready to go There's something in town that he craves! ‘There's a two-mile hike, and the river to cross, ‘Then a drive of six miles or more, And so when he finally does arrive He’s ready to rip and to roar! From the time he leaves camp until he hits town He has wonderful self-control; But it seems to desert him once he's there— He'll often end up in the “gaol”! To hell with the camp, the bush and the logs, He doesn’t care a hang— But when there's no money for drinks or smokes He wakes with a terrible bang! He remembers his job is waiting for him If he's back by six-thirty o'clock, the hole— "Tis rather a sobering shock! However, he manages to be on time To go to the bush with the boys. He's sick, he's crabby, and his headache Has killed all the previous night's joys. ‘And back in the bunk-house he solemnly swears Never to do it again— But a night or two later he’s off with the boys— His promise is taken in vain! ‘And. thus. it .goes.on,, when. work is done, And free-time is getting him down He showers and shaves, then away he goes— "Tis “Loggers’ Night” in town! —E.M.T. Toll Reaches Fifty-T wo the report of two more logging fatalities, Magnus Nynas, 36-year-old Island bucker and a member of the IWA, was killed Nov. 25 when he Woodworkers was crushed by | have been a rolling 10g | jatled in B.C’s while working lumber in- for the Comox | dustry since Logging Com-]| Jan, 1, 1942 pany near Lady- smith. Gee Jan Hong, Chinese employee of the E. L. Robson Co. mill, Shawnigan Lake, was fatally in- jured Nov. 19, when his arm was torn off while he was working. He was rushed to the Duncan hospital where he succumbed to his injuries Nov. 20, Hong leaves a wife and five children in Canton, China, James White, timekeeper for the Kelley Logging camp at Church Creek, died of exposure in a small |taotox boat in which he was trav- | elling between Skedans Bay and Cumshewa Inlet with superintend- ent Jack Hanson, when the boat was wrecked, Hanson, found in an He's not only broke, he's gone in The toll of life in B.C. lumber rose to fifty-two this week with ANNUAL BALL ARRANGEMENTS NOW COMPLETED A Woodworkers’ Ball has been arranged for the Arenex in Queens Park, New West- minster, on Tuesday, Dec. 29. Admission will include chances on the six good prizes offered at the “Loggers’ Ball” in Vancouver. Music will be supplied by Val Bissonette’s “Happyland” Orchestra. Every- one coming is assured of having a good time. Admission prices do not include refreshments. The Alberni Dance is being Athletic Hall, Port Alberni, and the Vancouver dances in the Hastings Auditorium, 828 East Hastings, with Helge Anderson and his Old Time Orchestra and in the Croatian Hall, 600 Camp- bell Avenue; Trevor Page will supply modern music. There will, however, be no dance on this ticket in Courtenay. With the tremendous increase in membership over the past year ,it is expected that the An- nual Ball will be even more of a success than it has been in former years. Prizes will be drawn at the Vancouver dances. Get your tickets now and be sure to turn out for a turn out for a good time! 34 Fatalities In BC Logging VICTORIA.—Accidents in British Columbia logging recs during- the- ‘firstnine~months~of 1942 have cost 34 lives and caused the loss of 214,000 man days of production through injury, the De- partment of Labor's Safety Branch reported today. In addition to the fatalities there were 3567 time-loss accidents, “The average time loss due to a logging injury is 60 days,’ said an official of the depart- ment. “Figuring on this basis, we have lost 214,000 man days of production of an important war material, The wage loss alone for the time-loss accidents would be enough to have purchased $1,500,- 000 worth of Victory Bonds.” The 34 fatalities mean a cumu- unconscious condition, is recovering in the Alliford Bay Hospital. Fred McMillan, 29, of 3505 West ‘Twenty-ninth avenue, Vancouver, was accidentally killed today during logging operations at Spry Camp, Port Alice, provincial police were advised by radio. An inquest will be held. TN SEA FOODS are Good for You! «+. and you'll like them at THE “ONLY” FISH They Are Always Fresh! 20 EAST HASTINGS STREET 106% Union House All Work Guaranteed Service Jewelers Dealers in Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry EXPERT WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIRING 1 H. Zlotnik, Mgr. 28 E. HASTINGS Vancouver held on Friday, Dec. 18, in the, Page Seven lative loss of 204,000 man days— another serious setback to pyo- duction and a wage loss of enough to have purchased more than $1,- 250,000 worth of Victory bonds.” Since Jan. 1 in B.C, woods the fatalities were divided as follows: 42 fallers, seven chokermen, three hooktenders, three loaders, two truck drivers, two pole men, one brakeman and one grader. Three men were drowned. ARM TORN OFF Deciding that the death of Gee Jan Hong, Duncan, Chinese em- Ployee of the E. L. Robson Co. mill, Shawnigan Lake, was acci- dental, a coroner’s jury at an in- quest on Saturday afternoon rec- ommended that more care be taken to keep moving gears guard- Gee died in Duncan Hospital on Friday morning, His right arm was torn off below the shoulder when it was caught in the planer, about 8.10 a.m. on Thursday, MUOOOKFBBD \ Extra skill and experience give to Old Style Beer its finer quality and famous flavor. 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