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LETTERS

CAMP ACTIVITY

BY ROVING REPORTER

Dumaresq Bros. Ltd. Allison
Harbor.—At the meeting held Sep-
tember 3, Brother J. McCuish
spoke at some length on the ques-
tion of equalization of the Queen
Charlotte Wage Scale during the
postwar period. He also explained
several points on the Political Ac-
tion Committees which were puz-
zling the boys, and mentioned the.
necessity of giving seven days’
notice when leaving an employer,
as well as demanding it when dis-
charged. It was also decided that
a petition be drawn up requesting
the employers and union officials
to interview the management of
the USS about having weekly ser-
vice all winter to Allison Harbor.

Fanning and Dyrberg, Allison
Harbout, B.C.—The total crew of
this camp consists of four mem-
bers, but they are’ happy to re-
port that they are all union mem-
bers.

B & W Timber Co., Port Hardy,
B.C.—The meeting held September
15 was addressed by Brother Einar
Hjeldnes who gave a short talk
and answered questions on union
activities. It was decided that ap-
plication now be made for certifi-
cation. A resolution was passed to
endorse Brothers J. McCuish, J.
Greenall, H. Pritchett, N. Morgan
and E. Dalskog for the negotiating
committee for the agreement. Two
new members were signed up,
which makes this camp now 100
percent.

B.C. Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd., Hol-
ber, B.C.—It is reported that the
company has built a pool hall
which is now in operation. It has
been turned over to the sports
committee, and two men are payed
by the committee to look after it.
All proceeds are to go for more
entertainment for the boys, and
they are now clearing better than
$1.00 nightly. The company ‘also
offered to build a library, but it
has not yet gone into effect.

M & M Logging Co. Forward
Bay, B.C, — At the meeting held

Moderate

444 Carrall Street

September 8th, a motion was made
for beter refrigeration facilities
for the cookhouse and a closer lav-
atory for the kitchen staff. It was
also decided that a collection be
taken for the CCL delegates, and
that there be complete union hir-
ing. Meetings arg to be held the
first Sunday of every month at
7:00 p.m.

Pacific Lime Co., Blubber Bay,
B.C.—The meeting held August
17, was called to order by Brother
E. Dalskog. Following the election
of officers, the meeting was de-
clared open for discussion on sub-
jects of interest to Sub-local 1-71.
It was decided that the regular
meeting be held the first Monday
of each month, and that a special
meeting be called to hear Nigel
Morgan on his proposed visit to
this sub-local at a time suitable to
him.

G. H. Gildersleve Logging Co.
Rivers Inlet, Dawsons Landing, —
At the meeting held September
17, it was decided that a collection
be taken up to send delegates to

the CCL convention in Quebec
City.
Bell & Campbell, Minstrel Is-

land—It is reported that this camp
is now 100 percent organized, but
is short handed at the present.

Western Logging Co., Jackson
Bay, B.C.—At the last meeting held
in this camp it was decided that
a travelling library be installed,
and three men have volunteered to
take care of the books for one
month each, Members were also
asked for a contribution for ex-
penses for the CCL delegates.

J. R. Morgan Logging Co, Cum-
shewa Inlet—The grievance com-
mittee reports that the manage-
ment has been interviewed and
promised that grievances be at-
tended to. The timekeeper was
asked if all cookhouse employees
have their health certificates, and
that milk be on the table at all

Hotel West Ltd.

FRED E. MARCHESE, Mgr.

Centrally Located

PAc. 8374 —

times.

Rates and

VANCOUVER, B.C.—Sale of the
motor vessel, Laur Wayne, was an-
nounced by Secretary Ernie Dals-
Kog of Local 71 this week, A fam-
ous figure in every bay and inlet
on the B.C. coast, this original boat
of the Loggers’ Navy has taken or-
ganizers into every camp along the

THE B.C. LUMBER WORK gy ;

Local 1-71 Sells ‘Laura Wayne’
Loggers’ Navy Veteran

coast for the last nine years, Her
sale was negotiated by the union
to make possible her replacement
by a boat more suitable for heavy
seas the Loggers’ Navy has to con-
tend with.

A 50-horse gardiner diesel en-
gine has already been purchased

jfrom the Kelley Logging ¢
by the loggers union and
hull of the west coast troll
will be constructed shortly
new replacement.

International Represen
Charlie Fraser left yesterday
ing to take over the motor
Annart, at Stuart Island for
tour of camps in the John:
Straits area with Claude Donald
the National Film Board, who
be showing films to a number
camps in that district.

Queen Charlotte Islands, left o1
the boat yesterday for Prince Rup-
ert where an organized drive will
be started amongst loggers in the
Prince Ruper-Shames-Terrace area,
Next spring the drive will be
continued east on the Canadian
National Railway route to Prince
George and Giscombe in line with
the IWA’s plan to have five or six
organizers in the interior early
in the new year.

The log supply position on the
B.C. coast is reported considerbly
better, than at this time last year,
despite curtailment of logging op-
erations due to fire hazard

It is reliably reported that short-

Victoria Man
Receives Cheque

An interesting letter was received
by The Lumber Worker this week
from one of the members of our
union in Victoria who recently had
the misfortune to receive a seri-
ous finger accident in a sticker
machine. In writing in to express
appreciation of the advice and as-
sistance he received, the brother
states, “I had good success with
my compensation for my fingers.
I received a cheque for over 400
dollars. I wish to thank you for
your cooperation. Hoping to see
you again and wishing you success
in your work, I remain,

Yours very truly,

ED. LOGAN.

Better Log Supply
In B.C. This Year

age of loggers in the camps has
been reduced from approximately
3 thousand to about eight hundred
during the past six months, Spe-
cial emphasis is being placed today
on additional labor in the sawmills
to meet the emergency lumber de-
man of Great Britain.

So great is Britain’s need of lum-

ber for war purposes and housing
to accommodate those made home-
less by robot damage, that the Bri-
tish Timber Controller has asked
B.C. industry to endeavor to fill
the cargo space without reducing
overland shipments. Log stocks in
the middle of August in and around
Vancouver were reported at 267%
million feet, compared with 188
million feet at the corresponding
period in 1943. Aero Timber camp.
in the QCI are closing up shortly
and only skeleton crews will re-
main in the other B.C. camps dur-
ing the winter months. Most crews
from there expect to be in by the
middle of november.

PAc. 8375
Vancouver, B.C.

49 East Hastings St.

Established 1914

CHARLES KENT & CO.

EXCLUSIVE CUSTOM TAILORS
MA. 8445,

Vancouver, B.C.

RIGGING CREW
LEAVES CAMP

Don Barbour, hiring hall manag-
er of the IWA is advising aloggers
at Hompray Creek, employees of
the Yorke Logging Co. to get
organized and better their condi-
tions or leave camp and come to
town and hire out to a better
camp through the Union Hiring
Hall.

He is in receipt of a report from
Brother Geo. “Happy” Leyton to
the effect that working conditions
for the rigging crews are poor to
say the least. Brother Leyton, in
the absence of a rigger yolun-
teered to strip a tree. He was giv-
en spurs with no pads and as a
result wore the skin off his legs.
When his legs starting bleeding
badly he wanted to come down
but was threatened with dismissal
if he did. He stayed to finish the
job with the result that he is now
on compensation with infection in
his legs. No first aid man was
available for several hours after
he returned to camp. He came to
town and it is reported that the

to town with him, Fallers and

ing under separate contract.

W. T. Corbishley;

: COAL
BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES

Duncan St.

Phone 111 Box 61
DUNCAN, B.C.

President John McCuish recent. —

whole rigging crew quit and came

buckers in this camp are work- —

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