. Page Four THE B.C. LUMBER WORKER LETTERS Camp Comments “Every Reader a Correspondent” Johnson’s Camp Crew Reports Library Formed : ALLISON HARBOUR.—The crew of this camp feels that it is about time another report was sent in to our paper, so here is the news to date: This is a small outfit and as such is considered one of the best on the coast as far as camp conditions are concerned— good grub and bunkhouse conditions. Things are getting into full swing again with a full crew, five of whom came from town two weks ago. Regular monthly meetings will be held, and at the last one it was decided to start a library of working class reading material, books, pamph- lets, ete. A good start was made by passing a motion to donate 25¢ per member per month for its extention and maintenance, The future Federal elections came under discussion and the boys feel that we should all be prepared to do our part and are asking that any instructions re- garding registration, etc. be sup- plied by our executive officers. The liquor problem was dealt with by a motion requesting our executive to approach the liquor control board with a view toward haying the present rationing sys- tem adjusted or amended insofar as it pertains to loggers. The mo- tion explained, “The consumption of liquor in-camp we feel is not correct as there is little room for the outlet of energies due to the cramped quarters. At the same time one dislikes forfeiting the amount allowed and only being able to obtain one month’s allow- ance when taking a few weeks holiday in town. On this matter we have the support of the logging operators themselves who have as much reason for concern as us. If the system. could be adjusted whereby the rationed amount could be allowed to accumulate, and then obtained upon arrival in town, an increasingly difficult situation would be solved, with benefits to all concerned.” [rss ssn a | —Telephone: MArine 3917 | KARI i Fine Watch & Jewelry Repairing | All Work Guaranteed. | We Do Mail Order Work { WATCHES REPAIRED FULLY GUARANTEED 187 E, Hastings, Vancouver, B.C, Pioneer Reports Officers Elected, Has 120 Members PIONEER — Recent organiza- tional activities in this camp have consisted of the election of offi- cers from the 120 IWA members now employed here, also the founding of a Safety Committee. A banquet in honor of Al Simp- son, manager of the Batco Devel- opment Company who was the first operator in B.C. to sign a full union agreement, was held in the Willow Hotel at Campbell River, May 25. Sitting at the head of the table with Mr, Simpson was President Ernie Anderson and Secretary Jack Higgins of Local 1-363. Ole Shultz, chairman of the Campbell River Sub-local, presided as toast- master. Union officials spoke of the ex- cellent cooperation they had had with the Batco Development Com- pany , and expressed regret ‘to know that ‘Mr. Simpson was leay- ing the District. A presentation, including a tie pin bearing the IWA crest, was made to Mr. Simpson who spoke highly of the excellent cooperation he had had from his 100 percent union crew. He said it was>the first time he had seen employer and employee sitting together at a banquet of this kind. He also expressed the hope that this same cooperation would be achieved in the near future in other camps. Sister Olga AxeJson, represent- ing the Ladies Auxiliary, express- ed appreciation for the coopera- tion and support given to the Ladies Auxiliary by Mrs. Simp- son while she had been at Oyster River. Various members of the Batco crew ‘were then called on to say a few words. They spoke briefly of the excellent cooperation they had had since the signing of the agreement. Brother Clarence Hanson played a few tunes on his accordian and Hotel West Ltd. FRED B. MARCHESE, Mgr. Moderate Rates and Centrally Located. PAc. 8374 — 444 Carrall Street PAc. 8375 Vancouver, B.C. Campbell River Banquet Honors Batco Manager the evening ended with the sing- ing of “For He’s a Joly Good Fel- low.” Seventy-three union. mem- bers of IWA-CIO Local 1-363 in Campbell River and the Ladies Auxiliary were present. News of the Sick and Injured (a a By Committeeman Jim Bruton The following is a list of the members of the IWA, Port Alberni district, who have ben confined to hospital and have been visited by Local 1-85 sick committee: Rajah Singh, Sproat Lake Saw- mills. Martin Cootes, Alberni Plywood. Wm. Sloan, B.S. & W.’ Mill. Adolf Thiele, Gr. Central Mill, Nick Hneny (acc), A.P.L. Camp One. John Markstrom, A.P.L. Mill. Ernest Towle (acc.), B.S.&W. Matt’ Petrolick (acc), Trans- Pacific (Sarita Bay). Mike Super (acc), Sproat Lake Camp 3. Arthur Thomas, Alberni Play- woods. Arthur Edgerton (acc), A.P.L. Mill. Fred Boyko, B.S.&W. Mill. Aero Timber Products, Clements, Camp 1—Regular meet- ing held on May 24. New mem- bers initiated. A motion request- ; ing the cook, Al Smith to leave his job was passed unanimously. |) It was decided to buy a radio for the hospital, and the secretary was instructed to contact the union office in town to find out if it is possible to obtain a radio. Established 1914 CHARLES KENT & CO. EXCLUSIVE CUSTOM TAILORS Port MA, 8445 ‘The management has been most co-operative in the establishment of this committee, and it is sin- cerely hoped that all union activi- ties here will henceforth be shown the same consideration. We are confident that this Safety Committee will justify its exist- ence, although it might be said that no unusually great hazards exist here, and improvements will be in form of minor adjustments. The 120 members mentioned above constitute approximately 70 percent of total employees here. One half of the remaining 30 percent are Chinese and thus far “No Savey.” Obviously the same expression applies to the remain- ing portion, but hopes are high for the enlightenment of this lat- ter group. Regular membership meetings are being held, and we are pleas- | ed to. report that the interest in these meetings is most gratfying. We are looking forward to the next meeting with much enthus- jasm, insofar as the announce- ment of our certification should be made then. Youngest IWA Member 16 Years Youngest IWA member is Bill Palmer, who works at Johnson’s at Allison Harbor. Bill is pulling whistles and doing a good job. Vancouver, B.C, Gibson Bros, Chamis Bay, Regular meeting held on May 10 and a special meeting held ; May 18. The special meeting called to discuss the prop agreement. Agreement was ted and it was decided to it in the hands of the officers the local to negotiate after cer tification has been made. The question of a proper meeting place was discussed, and the com- mittee was instructed to interview the management in regard to get- ting one of the old bunkhouses fixed up for this purpose, A pro- posal was received from the Noot- ka Mission Hospital in regard to a hospitalization scheme. A com- mittee was elected to investigate 4 the proposed scheme. J. A. Mcintyre Logging Co, o’Brien Bay—Meeting held on — May 8. It was reported that $300 was collected for the widow of a brother killed recently in the camp—$40 was collected for the Evans fund; $43 for the Red Cross and $500 worth of Victory Bonds sald. A library has been started through a voluntary collection for funds to purchase books. * Pioneer Timber Co., Port Mc- Neil, B.C.—Meeting held May 22, Safety committee was elected, It was decided to request a copy of ~ the wage scale in existence from the company to compare with wages paid in other camps. Alaska Pine Logging Co. Pow- ell River, B.C.—Special meeting held on May 15, called for the purpose of discussing certification of the camp and obtaining an agreement. Wage scales came up for discussion, and it was found that the Alaska Pine scale was Jower in certain categories com- pared to other scales. It was de- cided to rrequest the scale be raised up to the ceiling level. Camp A-35, Pacific Mills Ltd., Queen Charlotte City—Regular meeting held May 11. It was re- ported that the library got started three months ago, and that an ad- ditional 25¢ per member per month be collected to purchase additional books for the library. J. R. Morgan Logging Co., Fall- lers Camp, Huxley Island—Regu- Jar meeting held on May 9. Ques- tion of establishing a library was discussed, and it was decided to investigate the possibilities. A number of grievances were ——~ number of grievances were brought forth. a W. T. Corbishley COAL BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES Warehouse: E.& N.Ry. Track Duncan St. Phone 111 Box 61) DUNCAN, B.C.