Page Three Local 1-363 Annual Dance Courtenay IW-A local is spon- soring, for the third consecutive year, a monster Woodworkers’ Ball to be held on Saturday, THE LUMBER WORKER Labor Joni Holds Rally A Community Centres Rally, sponsored by the Labor Arts Guild, will be held in Pender B.C. Ford Collections From IWA Over $8000 To Date The strike at the Ford plant in Windsor, Ontario, is well into its tenth week, and although prospects for a settlement seemed a little brighter this week, Ford has given no indication that he. is The strike of the Ford work- ers in Windsor, Ontario, for union security has gained na- tion-wide support amongst the organized workers of this coun- try. Men and women of organiz- ed labor have gladly given one day’s pay, to aid the Ford work- ers in their demand for union recognition and maintenance of membership, which has long been an urgent need of organiz- ed labor Becshouk Canada, and if won by the Ford workers will open the way for such conditions in every industry. Ford, because of his leading position amongst Canadian in- dustrialists, has been chosen by the Big Interests in Cana¢a, to halt the march of organized la- bor towards such security on the job. Ford was well chosen for this job of union smashing be- cause of his pro-fascist, anti- union sentiments, and because of his war-swollen profits, made from the sweat of the workers he is now trying to starve into submission the picket line. Recent reports from the Wind- sor area have shown that al- though the union has seen will- ing to meet the company half way, in order to negotiate an agreement, the Ford company is merely stalling for time, and despite the fact that the Power house employes are now per- mitted to enter the plant, Ford still has not agreed to settle the dispute in a manner acceptable to the workers. Workers in Windsor and throughout Canada are watch- ing events very closely, and if further action is necessary to meet the onslaught of Big Busi- ness, organized labor will go farther than offering financial support and will demand that concrete action be taken on a national scale, not only to bring about a setlement with the Ford Company, but for enactment of Federal legislation which will ee union security without the necessity of a strike, Unions 100 percent organized have little to fear from the re- actionary boss’s anti-union atti- tude, but they also know that their security lies in all indus- tries and all workers being able to organize into the union of their own choice without fear or coercion from qny source. A strike such as this, which has gained national support from vrganized labor, must arouse the interest of the general public, and many comments have been made by people who have no un- dertsanding of the meaning of “Union Security,” or of why it has become a national issue. We ence again point out that union Security for the industrial work. ‘ers means the highest form of de- moeracy, for, “Where the ‘major- ity of the workers ‘in’ the in dustry so designate, union shop and checkoff shall be granted.” Organized labor has been press- | \) , ing the Federal and Provincial governments for some years past to enact this legislation, and - could have forced the issue many times during the war years, However, organized labor kept its promise to our fighting men with a “No Strike Pledge” for the duration of the war, and did not force the Government to . act, The Government can and must Auditorium, Monday evening, November 26, at 8 o'clock. Films, exhibits, architectural models, literature and speakers will feature this timely event, under the rally slogan of “Neigh borhoods Make Nations.” Julia Christensen, executive secretary of the Labor Arts Guild and con- venor of this program, states: “This rally is being called for the purpose of stimulating pub- lie interest in community centres as war memorials, and to em- phasize their relationship to such other community issues as im proved housing, recreational pursuits, cultural and education- a] expansion and town planning, with accent on the artists’ role.” A leading attraction will be the models and exhibits in dia- gram, script and photography, constructed by the Art in Liv- ing Group, Federation of Cana- dian Artists, which offer a com- prehensive survey of the com- munity centres aspect in post- War reconstruction, Another out standing exhibit on the com- munity art centre, prepared by the National Gallery in collab oration with the National Film Board, under the slogan “Begin With What You Have,” has been obtained from Ottawa for its premier showing in British Columbia on this occasion, to- gether with a series of specially selected films. Delegate speakers will be Kathleen Gorrie, director, Gor- don Neighborhood House; Col. Hugh Allen, executive director, Vancouver. Welfare Council; Harold Parker, North Shore Neighborhood House and Lynn Valley Community Centre; Eliz- abeth Thomas, department of Social Work, University of Bri- tish Columbia; and a represen- tative from the Junior Board of Trade, Ee eR SPECIAL NOTICE | November 24th is the dead- line for the District Council draw tickets to be turned in, Please forward same to Anne Webley, _secretary-treasurer, Ladies Auxiliary, Ladysmith, B.C. i ee act now! Support democracy and demand that our federal govern- ment grant this demand to or- ganized labor immediately. We must get on with winning the Peace! ipa NES 9) KNOWLTON » LIMITED Druggists We can supply all your Medical Requirements Prompt Attention to All — Mail Orders — NO ORDER TOO SMALL NO ORDER TOO LARGE 15 East Hastings St. ' Vancouver, B.C. \) willing to negotiate a settlement Organized workers know the meaning of the words “Union Security.” They also know that the best assurance for union security is a 100 percent organ- ization, and workers have shown their desire throughout the country for 100 percent organ- ization, enforced by law, by their generous support to the Ford strikers. Members of IWA locals especially, have shown their de- sire to help the Ford workers gain their just demands, in do- nations to date of $8,000. IWA Local 1-71 heads the list with a total of $2,481.97, Local 1-367 running second with a total of $1,518.70, and IWA Local 1 357 running a close third with $1,367.12. The Provincial Windsor-Ford Strike Committee, expresses its appreciation for the loyal sup- port from all unions, both Am- erican Federation of Labor affil- iates and Congress locals, and announces that $12,000 has been forwarded: to the National Com- mittee in Ottawa. on the basis of union security. Food Shortages May Be Eased A request has been received at the IWA District Office for the reason for the shortage of certain foods in the logging camps. The items particularly mentioned are ham bacon, pork, rice, navy beans and shortening. On being questioned on: this matter, Mr. Holman, foods offi- cer of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board in Vancouver, stat- ed that all pork products are now being shipped overseas in such large quantities that no ease in this situation is expected for at least thirty to sixty days. However, Mr. Holman stated that concessions are made to see that loggers receive adequate amounts of these items. He sug- gests that where shortages oc- cur, companies should send in a request to him, specifying the number of men in camp and the amounts required, and a special effort will be made to see that these orders are filled. November 24, This dance is to be held in three halls simultaneous- ly—at the Campbellton Commun- ity Hall, the Merville Hall and the _ Union Bay Community Hall. As there is a limited number of tickets for sale, everyone is asked to purchase them early early in order to participate in the Grand Drawing. ‘Fourteen valuable prizes are to be given away. Green Haven QUALITY LUNCHES SODA FOUNTAIN AFTER SHOW SNACKS Also a Full Line Of TOBACCOS and MAGAZINES (JOHN KERRONE — Prop.) DUNCAN, B.C. CASH BEER BOTTLI FOR YOUR EMPTY — THEY ARE URGENTLY NEEDED! The quantity of bottled beer which can be, made available to the public is directly affected by the number of empty beer bottles which are returned to the consumer. A definite shortage of empty beer bottles now exists. You can help to alleviate this condition and ensure the future supply of bottled beer by returning empty beer bottles promptly to any of the addresses listed below: YOU WILL RECEIVE 25¢ PER DOZEN IF YOU DELIVER THEM TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES: 1445 Powell St. wo 1040 Hamilton St. 2700 Yew St. 115 E. Second Ave. 6 E. Second Ave. * 608 Main St.