Fishing all.oxs Grinds ond a 7 Readers eo Merry Christmas — and A Happy New Uear Official Publication Internatiena] Weedworkers of America, B.C. District Council No. 1 = Vol. XVI No. 26 VANCOUVER, B.C., DECEMBER 17, 1945 a (359) clo Hearing Produces Unity Basis For Full Cooperation Worked Out By Participants Proof that the spirit of unity demonstrated at the Eugene Convention is to have a real affect on the future work of the [WA was evidenced last week at the conclusion of hearings conducted by a special CIO committee at the Hotel Vancouver when a unanim- ous agreement was finally worked out. a sees The committee, consisting of CIO. representa’ _ and Michael Livoda, heard evidence presented by both sides in the dispute between Dis- | trict No. 1 on the one hand, and George Brown, Director of Organization and some Tnternational Officers on the other. Starting on December 2, the hearings had continued |for almost two weeks, when the Death Toll Still Climbs " During the past two weeks, reports have been received of three additional logging fatali- ties: bringing Woodworkers | the year’s total have been to 52. Harold killed in BC's | Norman Erick- lumber in- son, former ser- dustry since | geant in the Jan. 1, 1945 | first Canadian paratroop bat- talion, who returned from over- seas three months ago was killed at Franklin River, Camp “B,” of Bloedel Stewart and Welch Ltd. He was struck by a falling tree. Mike Yarema was killed in an aecident at Cedar Logging Com- pany camp at Forward Bay. His sister is being sought by the company. Olaf Boosater died on Decem- ber 9 in General Hospital after a logging ‘accident in the Har- rison Lake area. He leaves a wife in Vancouver. McCuish Back After Spell In Hospital John McCuish, president of Lo- cal 1-71, is back at work this week after two weeks absence jn hospital, It was discovered that his illness, which appeared serious at the time, Was a recur- rence of & malaria fever attack grom ,which he had suffered sev- eral years ago. committee suggested that both sides get together and try to work out an agreement that would mediate disharmony and pave the way for coopera- tion in the future. Congratulating the partici- pants on their success in work- ing out a basis for cooperation be- tween the International Officers and District Council No. 1, the Committee issued the following statement for publication: CIQ: INVESIGATION “The undersigned committee, representing the Congress of In- dustrial Organization (CIO) is happy to announce that it hearily approves the agreement publish- ed in this issue of the B.C. Lum- ber Worker. It is the guide worked out as the result of 2 conference be- tween International Vice-Presi- dent Ballard, Director of Organ- ization George Brown, District Countil President Pritchett and District Council Secretary Green- all, for the membership of the IWA in British Columbia. ‘We urge every member in the District to give it full support. It is the call for teamwork ne eessary to get better wages, bet- ter hours and better working conditions for the woodworkers in District One. ‘Two immediate duties call for your active support. One is “Ev- ery Member Get 2 New Member.” The other is, “Pull Together for , the Good of the Woodworkers here and everywhere!” That is the spirit and the work that compels the respect of the bosses in your negotiations. We commend the parties who worked out this agreement, and tives Adolph .Germer, -Rioy Atkinson, whose names appear thereon, for | their fine work. Again, we urge you to “Pull; Together for the Good of the) Woodworkers!” One for all, and; all for one! (Signed) ‘ ADOLPH GERMER, commit- tee chairman. M. LIVODA,:smember. ROY W. ATKINSON, member. See AGREEMENT, Page 3 Woedworkers Dances NINTH ANNUAL LOGGERS BALL Friday, December 28 Hastings Auditorium and Ukrainian Hall PRIZES: (1) $100.00 — (2) $50.00 Credit. Note — (3) Caulk Shoes (A) $5.00. Credit Note —- (5). Something) Scotch $30.00 CREDIT NOTE FOR BEST PAUL BUNYAN BHARD Dancing 9 - 1 —— Admission, 50c Joint Auspices IWA Local 1-71 and Hiring Hali MAPLE RIDGE SUB-LOCAL 1-367 Christmas Nite Dance Tuesday, Dec. 25, Agricultural Hall, Haney, B.C. DOOR PRIZES: TURKEY, GOOSE and CHICKEN Music by Happy Valley Rangers Long Struggle Likely At Keystone The Keystone Shingle Mill strike in New Westminster is now startin; in the its third week with no sign of weakening by either party ispute. Several attempts have been made by IWA Local 1-357 to reach an understanding with Mr. Beach that would permit re- opening of the mill. A meeting was held in the company’s offices on Wednesday, December 12, and another meet- ing was held on Saturday, Dec. 15. International Vice-President Claude Ballard and District President Harold Pritchett at- tended the meeting on Saturday along with local representatives in an effort to effect a settle- ment. Mr. Beach’s proposals include a wage agreement that would nullify the mcreases which were granted by the Re- gional War Labor Board last February. Morale on the picket line is high, and the workers are de- termined to carry the strike to-a successful conclusion regardless of how long it takes. Mr. Beach’s actions indicate that it may take a long time se contri- butions to the Keystone Strike Fund are becoming more im- portant. The attitude of the Regional War Labor Board has indicated that they were hoping the strike could be settled and also the wage dispute which would make it unnecessary for them to pro- secute Mr. Beach for violation of the Regional Board Directives. Now that the possibility of an early settlement appears to have been frustrated, IWA Local 1- 357 will ask the Board to prose- cute Mr. Beach immediately. A considerable amount of ret- roactive pay is due all Keystone workers who have been employ- ed at the plant since February, 1945. The union has taken the Position that every cent of this must be paid, and the industry agreement signed, before the mill will re open. For the first time during his long history in the lumber industry of B.C., Mr. Beach is now confronted with a situation he cannot control. Group Plans Ottawa Trek Plans for the proposed Youth Trek to Ottawa, on the problems of reconversion and full employ- ment, got under way at the meet- ing on Monday, December 10, of the Provincial Committee of the National Federation of Labor Youth. Among the most important points on the program of the proposed trek are: Full employment, to be ach- jeved in part by the extensive slum-clearing and housing pro- ject; support for the community centres campaign; improved edu- cational and recreational facili- ties; the extension of the fran- chise to all national minorities and to all over 18 years of age. The meeting condemned the —Turn to Page 2