“anrumaerareemnmimronunrernstineeneees LETTERS sania a Continued from Page 1 Local 1-71 Control Order P.C. 9384. A na- tional wage in line with accepted CIO policy in tthe United States was endorsed. A national mii mum wage of not less than 55¢ per hour across the Dominion was demanded in another resolution. A . resolution on the World Trade Union Federation stated, *“we hereby express the enthus- iastic support of, and apprecia- tion for, the steps already taken by the CIO in connection with the world federation of trade unions, and endorse the action taken by the executive board of the CIO en July 13, 1945. A program for organization adopted by the meeting called for the establishment of organizing committees in all IWA locals and sub-locals to bring those workers into the union who are dragging behind. Condemnation for the present unsatisfactory policy for operating power saws was expressed in resolution which called for the adoption of three points by the Convention; name- ly, 1. That there be no ownership or participation in ownership by those who use them. 2. That there shall be at least three men in each power saw operating crew. 8. That power saws shall be op- erated at a day rate of not less than $12.00 per man, and that there shall be no bushelling of power saw crews with power saws. Another resolution called for the complete elimination of the bushelling system for all fall- ing and bucking. The meeting demanded the es- tablishment of a regular air ser- vice for transportation to logging camps, particularly in the case of injured loggers. The resolu- tion on this subject declared, “that we call upon the provincial government to squip with, air- craft employees service, three strategic points on the coast to speed injured persons to imme- diate service. Instituting a drive to improve camp conditions, the meeting adopted a resolution requesting increased publicity for those camps and mills where camp conditions have been improved. The vesolution urged the Lum- ber Worker to carry more pic- tures and stories on this subject and urged locals and sub-locals to give assistance in gathering such , materiol. Another resolution adopted, denianded that first aid men em- plofed in logging camps should be physically able to go into the bush and tend to injured men in cases of accidents. The increased importance of independent poli- tical action was stressed by the meeting in a resolution calling for the establishment of politi- cal action committees in all sub- ‘locals who would activize them- selves in, campaigning for pub- lie support on matters affect- I OLD-TIME DANCING Hastings Auditorium Every Wed. & Sat. Alf Carlson’s Orchestra Moderate Rental Rates THE BC. LUMBER WORKER Camp Comments “Every Reader a Correspondent”’ To Route U.S. Logs Via Fraser River From Hope A sensational new timber development between Washington State and British Columbia may shortly be started, following gov- ernment approval to allow the Silver Skagit Logging Company of Vancouver to take lumber across the boundary from Washington State, ship it down the Fraser River from Hope to tidewater at Vancouver and retura it to Puget Sound in booms. ‘There is a great stand of tim- ber in Whatcom County, Wash- ington State, and the only way of getting it to tidewater is through British Columbia. For this reason, government order- in-council will allow the timber company an easement for 10 years at $250 a year, for con- struction of a trunk road for the transportation of the timber from the Skagit basin in Whatcom County. From the boundary the trunk road will run to Silver Creek in the vicinity of Hope. Approximately 200 men are now employed by this company and it is estimated that three times this amount will be work- ing there when logging opera- tions get properly under way. Certification has been applied for by IWA Local 1-367 and re- cords are now in the process of being checked by the Depart- ment of Labor. ing labor and the public gener ally. The importance of establishing full wnion hiring during 1946 was recognized by the meeting in a proposal that the Hiring Hall be put on a more efficient basis by increasing the per capita now being paid from le a month per member to 2c. An amend- ment was moved to this resolu- tion recommending -a_ district assessment of $1 a member for the Hiring Hall. The organizers report adopt- ed by the meeting urged greater vigilance than ever and prepar- ation by the union for intense struggles within the industry, and on an international scale, that appear to lie ahead. Nels Madsen was the only nominee for President of Local 1-71, to replace John McCuish who was nominoted for the posi- tion of secretary who in turn would replace Ernie Dalskog who is now International Board Member. Other nominations for 1946 officers were: Nigel _Mor- gan, first pice-president; Charles Fraser, second vice-president; Fred Litzenberger and J. Roc- chio,~ third vice-president; Doit Barbour, * recording _ secretary; Earl Melllfaterick and Jack Jar- dine, wardens; Lawrence Lafon- Camps Opening Early January Quite a number of camps are losing no time in opening up for operations in 1946. It is re- ported that Gibson Bros. are starting up on January 8 and a boatload of loggers will be leav- ing for the Queen Charlotte Is- lands on New Year's Eve. The mild winter experienced’ so far this year has been very fav- orable for those camps on the coast where operations are on the lower levels. Many of these will be closed for only a week or two if the present mild weath- er continues, 1946 Time Books To Have New Feature The regular time book for 1946 published by IWA Distriet Coun- cil No. 1, will not be ready until later on in January. Paper quotas preventing delivery until after January 1 is mainly responsible. This year the book will c: new map showing interior points in B.C, as compared with last year’s map showing only the coast. y , KNOWLTONS | LIMITED a 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. A} taine, conductor; Tom Norlund, trustee; and John McCuish, rep- Vancouver, B.C. resentative on District Board. | dapsressepe ~ sr os a — EL RE | Why Not Think It Over? Might we suggest to all good union men that it would be a sensible thing if they discussed with their families the ques- tion of selecting a Union Funeral Home to serve them when the need arises. This would save time and worry, and would insure union families being served by Union Funeral Homes. CHAPEL HILL COMPANY BROADWAY at ALMA — AND — BURNABY FUNERAL DIRECTORS 4257 EAST HASTINGS STREET “Your Community “OPERATED UNDER CLOSED SHOP CONTRACT” BAyview 0455 GLenburn 0154 Funeral Directors” 22a EE Loggers’ Dance By DON BARBOUR An all-time record was made at the Loggers’ Ball when the most friendly dancing crowd occupied the ball room of the Hastings — 5 Auditorium from 9 p.m. on December 28 unti! 1 a.m. on December 29 and proves beyond a skadow of a doubt that the membership of the IWA does look forward to and really enjoys these gala events. One feature of the Loggers’ Dance that calls for real compe- tition is the Paul Bunyan beard contest, in which age does have the advantage over youth. This year, the competition was extra good and the judging was more difficult than usual. Just goes to show that there is a wide variety of opinion on what the beards of 1945 should be. Bill Bowbrick (Bloedels Camp, Menzies Bay’ winner of the last two contests again took the honors for the best beard and the prize of a $30 credit note from Goldbloom and Son. Other prize winners were: first, $100 donated by the West Hotel, won by Brother Grozar of 656 West 25th Avenue, ticket No. 1155; second, $50 credit note donated by The Hub Clothing Store, won by Oscar Johnson, Belmont Hotel, ticket No. 1469; third, won by Leonard Augustus, Nanaimo, ticket No. 4321; fourth, D. McIntyre, West Hotel, Vancouver, ticket No, 2826; fifth, H. Shiba (Topaze Timber Co., Texas Island), ticket No. 2272. CONVENTION The next big event will be the District Council Convention. Every member in town should attend as visitors and observers this ‘most important meeting. It will include delegates from all locals in-B.C., beginning at 10 a.m. in the Mayfair Room of the Vancouver Hotel, Friday, January 4, 1946. UNION HIRING Then again comes the return of the men to the point of pro- duction, which by the various calls coming in to the Union Hiring Hall looks as if the logging camps expect to get started as early as possible. May I suggest to all woodworkers that they register and find their employment through the Union Hiring Hall at 206 Holden Bldg. Phones: Day, MAr, 7051; evenings, DEx, 2524-M, Would Like To Blow The Lid Off , LONDON (ALN).—Prosecutions against a number of non- German Nazi sympathizers in Great Britain and other nations may be launched as a result of the discovery of documents in secret German Foreign Office files, the News Chronicle disclosed from Nuremberg. The report claimed that a senior British officer confirmed that many important documents not directly bearing on the case against Nazi war criminals recently had to London for investigation and po ion. 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