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THE B.C. LUMBER WORKER

August 23, 1943

Referring to my remarks last
week, I wish to add that the lum-
ber operators may and no doubt
have had the good old days to

look back upon. At least they
have no kick coming to judge by
their adamant attitude in not recog-
nizing the IWA as the bargaining
agency of their employees who by
the thousands are becoming mem-
bers of our organization.

This reminds me of John, the
Saskatchewan homesteader, who
got himself a wagon to hitch be-
hind his team of horses in exchange
for 20 days work at $1.50 per day.

His neighbors, of course, came
around to look the buy over. The
unanimous verdict was, “Too much,
John! Too much, John!”

John’s argument was that the
wagon cost $35.00 thirty years ago,
which was a lot of money those
days. Further, it was made from
Minnesota Blue Oak, and anyone
who knew anything about wood
knew what that meant. Further,
it had been built by the best crafts-
men in the country. Generally
speaking, it had been a “damn
good wagon!”

Haying time came along and
John had an opportunity to try
his newly acquired vehicle in gath-
ering his harvest of wild hay. Pro-
ceeding from one haycock to an-
other, he got partly loaded, when
there was a crack and a bang!
Everything stopped and things
commenced keeling over to one
side. His son, Joe, who had been
on top of the load came tumbling
off first, with the hay in wild pur-
suit.

John excitedly scuttled around
the side to see what had happened
and discovered that the spokes in
the rear left wheel had finally
given way to the wear, strain and
years.

Just then his neighbor Wimpy
came along. Of course, having
noticed the undignified position of
those concerned, he grinned wisely.
John, in abject consternation, sat
himself down in a haycock, wiped
the sweat from his furrowed brow
with the palm of his hand, and
shouted; “It's all the same; it’s al-
right, but that has been a-damn
good wagon!”

The moral of this story may not
apply to the lumber operators, but
sure as heck it applies to us. The

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New Organizer
Expresses Thanks

I wish to express on behalf of

:| myself and family, my deepest ap-

perciation to the crew of the Boun-
dary Shingle Company, Bloedel,
Stewart and Welsh, members of
the International Woodworkers of
America, for their cheque.

In accepting the appointment
as International Representative of
our organization, I did so remem-
bering the fine relationships that
have existed between myself and
my fellow workers for a period of
ten years and as we go forward
in developing the IWA, organizing
the unorganized and obtain signed
union agreements I shall always
remember the excellent coopera-
tion and goodwill among my fellow
workers at Boundary Road.

Fraternally,

FLOYD HAMILTON,

International Representative.

Continued

Jeep

meeting endorsed the recommenda-
tion unanimously. Election of a
representative of employees of the
Comox Logging and Railway Com-
pany on the arbitration board was
the next business, and on the rec-
ommendation of’ the negotiating
committee, Birt Showler, president
of Vancouver Trades and Labor
Council, was chosen. Mr. Showler
is well-known in labor circles and
in my opinion, is the right man for
the job.

At the regular monthly meeting
on Monday last, August 16, Broth-
ers Atkinson and Gilchrist report-
ed on the wage adjustments and
swage scales throughout the prov-
ince, and the members present
were quite in accord with them for
the able manner in which they
were handling it. A little discus-
sion also took place regarding a
proposed Social Fund being estab-
lished in all sub-locals by a per-
centage of monthly dues being set
‘aside for that purpose, and after
‘considerable debate on the sub-
ject, it was decided to leave the
matter over till some future date.

A larger turn-out at these meet-

ings would show that we have a
strong union here. What about it,
Brothers?
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slogan, “What we have is good
enough,” today can bring us to
similar disaster — I mean collec-
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lectively by becoming organized
and get our signed union con-
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Organization Goes Ahead
In Franklin River Area

ALBERNI, B.C.—In the last
few months, organization has
been established in all the
major logging operations of
Bloedel Stewart & Welch Ltd.,
Camp B, Franklin River, Camp
9 and Camp 7, Great Central Lake.
Camp 8, Great Central; has been
temporarily shut down while the
camp is being moved to a new lo-
cation.

A meeting was held at Camp 8,
Great Central, on Monday, August
16. Nearly all the crew attended
and unanimously decided by vote

to join local 1-85 IWA. Three union
members volunteered as shop
stewards.

The next meeting was set for
Friday, August 20, when they will
elect officers and set up a sub-
local.

The only major operations now:
unorganized are Great Central
Lake Mill and the Alberni Plywood
Plant, where the IWA is expected
to appear very soon according to
reports that are being received
from people working in the two
places. -

Loeal 1-80 Plans
Labor Day Damces

DUNCAN, B.C.—A series of labor
day dances has been planned by
IWA Local 1-80, proceeds of which
will go towards helping to pay ex-
penses of the delegates to the Sac-
ramento Convention.

Four halls in four different locali-
ties have been hired for the occa-
sion and IWA members and their
friends in these areas should rally
round on Monday, September 6.

Duncan, K. of P. Hall, with Wes
Morris and his Vancouver band.

Lake Cowichan, Community Hall
with the Transport Quintet.

Youbou, Community Hall, with
the famous Youbou Orchestra.

Chemainus, Community Hall,
with Moffatt’s Old Timers.

Tickets, 75 cents each, are good
at any of the’ above halls on that
date and give the bearer a chance
on the following prizes:

First prize, $50 cash;
prize, $25 cash; third prize,
cash.

Consolation prizes donated by
Duncan merchants: $10 Powell's
Men’s Wear, glass coffee maker,
Hudson’s Hardware; $5, Dunean 5
and 10c Store; $5 fountain pen,
Westwell's Cafe; $5 merchandise,
Smith’s Ladies’ Apparel; boy's
running shoes, McEwan’s Shoe
Store; three shirts, Martin’s Men's
and Boys’ Store; pouch, Staples
Sporting Goods (Jack Pot).

Drawing will be held at the final
dance in Duncan at the K. of P.
Hall, Friday, September 10. Music
for this dance will be by the
Transport Quintet and admission
will be 50 cents.

second
$10

Not included in the Union Direc-
tory of our last issue were the
officers of Hammond Local:

Creosote IWA-CIO, Sub-Local 1-
357. Secretary, George Young, c/o
650 Columbia Street, New West-
minster, B.C.

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SHINGLE MILLS
ELECT OFFICERS

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C..— A
successful meeting was held Aug-
ust 6 of employees from four shin-
gle mills in New Westminster —
Superior, Melo-Wayne, Riverside,
and Supreme.

The following officers were elect-
ed: E. Tracy, chairman; R. Mason,
secretary. Shop stewards appoint-
ed were: A. Johnson, W. Hedges,
E. Jamieson, J. Rosslyn, B. Hamil-
ton, M. Phalen.

Officers were instructed to take
up the matter of blowers with
safety and health officers, and to
arrange another joint meeting as
soon as possible.

Big Labor Day
Program Planned

Members of nearly every labor
union in the city will gather at
Brockton Point on Labor Day, Sept.
6, in one of the biggest rallies the
city has ever had.

Eighteen organizations have plan-
ned a whole week-end of sports,
dancing and fun.” There will be in-
dustrial competitions and an exhi-
bition, a soccer game, a display by
Pro-Ree teams, a heauty contest,
and music throughout the day arid
evening by the Kitsilano Boys Band
and Burrard North Shipyard band.

Sports for kiddies will be ar-
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AUXILIARY | .
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Campbell River Ladies’ Auxili-
ary held their last meeting Wed-
nesday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m., at
the home of Mr. Ralston. They
are planning a whist drive on the
28th in the Blue Grouse Barbeque, .
proceeds from which will be used
to send elected delegates to the
Sacramento International Conven-
tion. This Auxiliary has now re-
ceived its charter.

A pienic was held at Oyster River
Bay on July 11 for the loggers and
their families. Mr. Simpson very
generously donated ice cream for
the children. Quick thinking on the
part of Brother Dickson, saved the
life of 12-year-old Ann Lackey who
was in the river and got caught
by the current. Speakers at the
picnic were Sister Axelson and
Brother Don Barbor. The picnick-
ers took lunches and made coffee,
and everybody had an enjoyable
time, especially the children.

The Alberni IWA Ladies’ Auxili-
ary, Local 94, held their regular
business meeting on August 4°in
the IWA Hall. Four new members
were initiated. The Auxiliary is
planning a benefit dance for Aug-
ust 7, and plans are also under
way for the Auxiliary to cooperate
with the locals to hold a picnic
on Labor Day.

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