cy Page Four LETTERS CAMP ACTIVITY By ROVING REPORTER At this time, Local 1-71 wishes to thank all the sub-locals who have so generously responded to our appeal for aid to the Windsor Ford Strikers. Special mention must be given to the membership in camps “A” and “G” of the Canadian Forest .Products, and the G. H. Gildersleeve Logging Company who have sent in 100% donations in aid of this worthy cause, The membership of Pioneer Timber Company, Oscar Niemi’s camp, Alice Lake Logging Com- pany, Kutchinka and Peterson, O’Brien Logging Company, Cedar -Logging Company and the Mc- Nab Creek Logging Company have also donated most gener- ously and our hearty congratula- tions are extended to one and all. These brothers have shown great foresight in recognizing the fight of the Ford Strikers as the fight of all organized labor. When this fight is won, it will be a step ahead for all Canadian workers and we will all reap the benefit of this struggle. Let us all follow the example of the brothers here- in mentioned and do our part in helping to bring this strike to a speedy and successful conclusion. CANADIAN FOREST PRODUCTS LTD., CAMP “A” At the special meeting held October 18th, the question of what to do about non-union mem- bers was brought up. It was stated that most of the crew were union members with the excep: tion of some new men who had recently arrived. It was decided that all union members should always wear their buttons so that non-union members could easily be recognized and treated ac- cordingly. G. H. GILDERSLEEVE LOGGING Co. A special meeting was called on October 14 for the purpose of discussing the Ford Strike. A donation sheet was passed around and a very fine collection taken up. Letters were written and sent to the proper authorities asking them to intervene on be- half of the strikers. . PRODUCTS, CAMP “G” CANADIAN FOREST Regular meeting was held October 15th, with Brother Jack Brown in the chair and Secretary’ T. Ingertila. Ten new members were initiated and received the obligation. The Ford Strike was discussed and it was decided that each man would donate half a days’ pay to this worthy cause. The ninth Victory Loan was als«. discussed and a committee was elected to handle the bord sales, Quite a discussion took place re- garding the rationing of meat The cook was brought in fo questioning and he explaine there was nothing he could ¢ about it. It was detided that letters would be sent to Prime Minister Mackenzie King and Victoria protesting this ration- ing. (Editors note: Resolutions and letters of protest have been sent to the proper authorities, and as a result the meat ration- ing was raised from 2 pounds tc six pounds per week per persc: THE BC LUMBER WORKER Camp Comments “Every Reader a Correspondent”’ camp into a happy community. Mobile family house, with fireplace, at Pioneer Timber Co. Ltd. Port McNeill, B.C., constructed by R. A. Wassman & Co. Ltd. Homes like these can transform a lonely logging rates, for whatever timber they put down. When they are ready to be placed on the regular pay- roll they are put out with an ex- perienced head! faller. The new man is the machine operator, so that there is an experienced man in charge and the trainee follows his instructions. The ‘article was written on the basis of discussion at the last District Quarterly Meeting and interprets the views expressed there. It is unfortunate that none of the delegates present were fully aware of the circumstances under which veterans are sent out. The general opinion was that veterans were being ex- ploited by these Power Saw Schools and that it was up to the union to protect them. There was no intention of trying to keep veterans out of the woods. It is still the opinion of Dis- trict Officers, however, that a firm policy will have to be adopt- ed by the union if power saw fall- ers are to be protected against wage cutting in the future. This will have to be done in Conven- tion next January, and the policy should come in resolution form from the membership affected. Power Saw Schools Take Every Precaution Some complaints have been sent in to the B.C. Lumber Worker regarding a story in the issue of October 22nd, on Power Saws. It appears that the conditions as outlined in the article are incorrect. According to information sent in, the men after leaving the Power Saw School go out to work along with an experienced power saw faller who acts solely as a coach or instructor. At this stage of the game, the trainees receive $60.00 per month plus scale, at going Clines Camp Is Now Organized A very well attended meeting was held at the Cline Timber Company at Elk Bay where the following officers were elected: Chairman, E. Cameron; Secre- tary, J. Sikora; Warden, R, Ro- wan; Shop Stewards, J. Vance and P. Roche; Grievance Commit- tee, Brothers Benton, Henderson; Safety Committee, Brothers Als- kog, Bortlotto and McDonald. J. Higgin, Business Agent for Local 1-363 discussed the Indus- try wide agreement and was in- structed by the meeting to im- mediately apply for certification. The Camp has just recently been built and from reports when fin- ished will be a really up to date camp. Meet the Boys At GREEN LANTERN CAFE — TAXI M. B. Dayman, IWA CHICKEN DINNERS Phone 90 Chemainus, B.C. We Sell We will , all times, Army and Navy will never knowingly be undersold, ill meet any competitor’s price at any time, not only ceiling prices but floor prices, and we will gladly refund any difference. Army and Navy prices are guaranteed to be the lowest in Vancouver at For Less Wiebke deb sbeledel bdo bedbdbebdvtetd Local 1-363 For Windsor Strikers Members of Local 1-363 at a meeting in the 1,W.A. Hall, Cour- “teuecatioansqummnnneermneiianicenncacnry REPORTS. sovasqoanesieceneunnes Plans Help » tenay, on Sunday, October 28th took steps to assist the Windsor strikers. In reply to a letter sent to Mr. Gibson from Local 1-863, LW.A. asking his support he stated “that the Ford Workers are receiving support from members of all political parties, and is hopeful that the present labor legislation can this kind can be setted in future wihout strike action.” Delegates were unanimous that Ford Strike must be won as this fight is a common fight of all Canadian labor. A win for the Ford Motor Company would mean a Union-busting, low wage and back to the hungry thirities cam- paign that would decend into every locality and every industry. The meeting urged that the Dominion Government immedi- ately establish a National Labor Code, embodying full Union Se- curity, the unfreezing of sub- standard wages, and the estab- lishment of a national wage code of not less than 55 cents per hour and the establishment of the 40 hour week with no reduction in take home pay. President Anderson in speak- ing “to the meeting pointed out that this attack on the UAWA should be suficient to warn all Union men and women that the battle for Union Security is now on, and that the Ford Strike represents the front line trench of all Canadian labor to pre- serve their Unions. The following delegates were elected to represent the Local Union at the International Con- vention to be held in Eugene, Oregon, commencing November 18th—N. Peterson, Paul Sushko and J. Higgin. Delegates reported that full financial support is being given to the Striking Ford Workers and in many camps the crews have donated a day’s pay. Reso- lutions are being forwarded from all camps and mills to the Min- ister of Labor, H. Mitchell, be extended so that disputes of Prime Minister Mackenzie King and J. Gibson, MP for Comox Alberni. Sick and Injured At Port Alberni Following is a list of sick and injured woodworkers who have been patients in the West Coast General Hospital as reported by Local 1-85’s sick Committeeman Jim Bruton: Len Alford, BS&W Mill; Bill Cousins, Great Central BS&W camp; Bill Jones, APL Camp 1; H. W. Madsen, Sproat Lake BS&W Camp; Jack Tait, APL Mill; Stephen Stephens, BS&W Mill; Tom Christie, BS&W Mill; Gordon Wright, Sproat Lake Sawmills; Hans Star, BS&W Great Central Mill; Ed Hunter, BS&W Great Central Mill Ed Coulter, BS&W Mill; Paul L’Heu- reux, I.P.S. Oscar Kutzschan BS&W Mill; Neil McLeod, BS &W Mill; D. 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