Page Four Or B.C: LUMBER WORKED July 26, 1943 — ACROSS CANADA — A ROUNDUP OF CANADIAN LABOR NEWS Canadians Back Win-War Policy of ClO TORONTO, (ALN) — Canadian unions affiliated with the CIO give full support to that organization’s policy of opposing strikes in war- time. Pat Conroy, secretary-treas- urer of the Canadian Congress of Labor (CIO and national unions), q declared here last week at an em- ergency conference attended by 524 delegates from 114 Ontario CCL locals. “Labor has kept its no-strike pledge,” Conroy said. “The current steel stoppages in Galt and Hamil- ton were imposed on the workers Continued spokesmen, the union, declared. paid in the industry.” Overtime For Loagers before the industrial relations board along with other union “The oyertime provisions announced this week are a great step forward,” Nigel Morgan, International Board Member for “The labor department is to be commended for the excellent lead they have given on this qustion. We feel, however, that similar provision should be made for categories excluded in the order, in particular, cookhouse employees. There the split shift creates a problem, but these men are comparatively the poorest Morgan said the union intends to make further representa- tions on those categories excluded with a view to having the industry entirely covered by the premium pay ruling. Thisisteing ured by ome oset-| Aoreement With V.L.M. Co. fy sympathetic strike action by la- “ia Will Be Arbitrated Soon - “But this is not an employers’ war. It is a people’s war. Shall centrate our fight against the em- Negotiations with the Victoria we let Hitler go while we con-| Lumber Manufacturing Company broke down recently when the ployers? We have to see to it that this war is won.” sidering going on strike as soon as invasion starts, yet some here want|ed Automotive Workers. The Management of the CAPITOL and PORT THEATRES has long played its part in the progress of the Labor Movement by the exclusive employment of UNION PROJECTIONISTS * When you patronize the local Theatres, you are thus furthering the cause of ~ labor as well as enjying a healthful form of relaxation. * Amusement taxes, too amounting to 25% of your ticket price go directly to the government for prosecution of the war. Capitol & Por _ Theatres to do the same thing and so nulli- “The workers in Europe are con-| fy that action,” said Roy England, president of Ford Local 200, Unit- company refused to enter an agreement. The union repre- sentatives stated that nothing: less than a union agreement would be satisfactory to the V. L. & M. crew, and that if the company refused to consider this request the employ- ees would be forced to proceed to arbitration under the Provincial ICA Act. A number of wage griev- ances in the Chemainus Mill were also discussed with the company and it was agreed the union would put their proposals in writing and the company would give them con- consideration, with a view to pos- sibly making a joint application to the Regional War Labor Board if it could be shown that the wages were below the standard paid in other large mills in the province. The negotiations committee have since presented a brief to the com- pany and further negotiations are expected shortly. 2 ‘into Office Phone: 232 - TRANSFER — TAXI Third Avenue COMPLIMENTS Timelen 66 6 Watch For Films Further dates for the National Film Board shows which are being scheduled on the Island are given below. Featured on the program is “Our Film” on labor-management production committees and “Pincers on Japan,” an action film including sequences on the building of the Alaska Highway. “ Courtenay, in Theatre or Hall, Sunday, August 1, evening. Totem Shingle, Fanny Bay, in Mill, Monday, Aug. 2, 12:30 noon. Camp 7, VLM Co., Fanny Bay, in Cook House, Monday, Aug. 2, eve. Camp A, Franklin River, in Hall, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m. Camp B, Franklin River, in Hall, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m. Port Alberni, in BSW Mill, Thursday, Aug. 5, 1:00 noon. Port Alberni, in BSW Mill, Thursday, Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m. APL Camp 1, Port Alberni, in Cook House, Friday, Aug. 6, evening. Great Central, in Community Hall, Monday, Aug. 9, 8:00 p.m. Great Central, in Mill, Monday, Aug. 9, 12:30 midnight. SON OF I.W.A PRESIDENT JOINS NAVY 18-year-old PRIZE-WINNERS AT UKRAINIAN PICNIC The following numbers won prizes in the drawing held on July 18 at the Ukrainian Cana- dian Association Provincial Pic- nic in Military Park, Vancouver. No. 1392—First prize, $50. Won by Mr. A. Kenda, 621 Seymour St., Vancouver, B.C. No. 1843—Second prize, $30. Won by Mr. N. Procek, 540 Thur- low St, Vancouver, B.C. — No. 1589—Third prize, $20. Won by Mr. L. V. Hall, 7144 E. Hast- ings St, Vancouver, B.C. No.1197—Fourth prize, $10 Duane Pritchett, son of District President and Mrs. Harold Pritchett, last week joined: the Royal Canadian Wavy. Duane, who for the past several months has been em- ployed as an organizer aboard the Loggers’ Navy “M. V. An- nart,” with President John Mc- Cuish of Local 1-71, is well- known also for his activities in the youth movement, from which he was sent as a delegate to the Initial Conference of the || wrist watch. Won by Mr. G. Les- Labor Youth Federation held in || ko, 1021 Queens Ave, New Toronto last September. Return- || Westminster, B.C. ing after a fourth months’ trip No. 457—Fifth prize, $5 logket. to QCI logging camps, Duane || Won by Miss A. Balaski, “Kit- volunteered for the navy. At|| wanga, B.C. first rejected on account of poor No. 1899—Sixth prize, $5. Won eyesight, his insistence on get-|| by Mr. F. Lazorich, P.O. Fin-. ting a crack at Hitler or Tojo, || moore, B.C. finally won him a berth. Leav- No. 2442—Seventh prize, $5. ing next week to commence na-|| Won by Mrs. J. Prokopchuk, val training Duane will take with || 1455 Venables St. Vancouver, him the best wishes of IWA No. 2255—Kighth prize, $5. members for success and a safe || Won by Mr. W. Choma, Carter return. Halls A. Co,, William Lake, B.C. No. 1250—Ninth prize, $5. Won AMBULANCE - George C. Shead, Ltd. Est. 1912 MILLWOOD GAS — OIL — REPAIRS — STORAGE A. CARLSON. TAILOR PORT ALBERNI - TO ALL WORKERS IN THE LUMBER INDUSTRY by Mr. W. Diduch, Aero Tim- ber, Cumshewa, B.C, No. 893—Tenth prize, $4. Won by Mr. J. Pawlek, 567 E. 19th Ave., Vancouver, B.C. No.159—Eleventh prize, $3. Won by Mrs. M. Ursulak, Box 1374, Vernon, B.C. No. 2000—Twelfth prize, $3. Won by Mrs. P. Gordey, 510 Alexandra St., Vancouver, B.C. Res. Phone: 699 TRUCKS: Covered, Dump PORT ALBERNI COMPLIMENTS Of... CENTRE SPORTS ASSOCIATION Box 459 B.C. e PORT ALBERNI - B.C.