Bendickson’s Active; Have Good Conditions To The Editor: The first meeting of the year was held on February 14th. G. Glover was elected as secretary and T. Swansky, B. Sarrie and B. Edmonds were elected to the Grievance Committee. Later in the month, Mr. Whis- ker from the Department of La- bor visited the camp and gave us a talk on safety first, His views were graciously accepted by the whole membership and at his suggestion we elected a four man Safety Committee, I am glad to be able to say that the chuck is very good. We have an exceptionally fine cook who gives us lots of good food well cooked. G. L. GLOVER, Bendickson Logging Co. Solidarity With Coast Voiced By Interior To The Editor: The woodworkers in the Nor- thern Interior are growing stronger, and while we are all disappointed at not having our negotiations succeed without conciliation, we are all deter- mined to see it through and to get an agreement signed that will do justice to all our mem- bers. Since the coming of the union to this territory, great strides have been made which speak very well for the leader- ship and help we have received from the District. In the coming week voting will be held on election of District Officers, and strike balloting will be conducted on the District Convention, $ point program. There is no question but that the vast majority of members in this camp will vote “yes”, as they realize the necessity of having our negotiators empowered with real authority in order that they may get the best possible agree- ment for the membership. for Buttons that Look Good and Wear . Well Hewitt PA. 6148 THE B.C. LUMBER WORK It is important to remember that concessions secured in one locality of the District are of benefit to all localities as it makes like gains easier to secure elsewhere. In other words, we must all keep our ranks united to secure greater victories, and after a program has been agreed upon we must all do our utmost to see that it is carried to a suc- cessful conclusion. Right now this aim should be applied to our fighting fund. Come on fellows, lets put the fund over the top. Press Committee Sinclair Mills, B.C. Bunkhouse Bill Visits Ladysmith To The Editor: On behalf of Ladysmith Sub- Local the undersigned takes this means of thanking the Ladies Auxiliary local 92 for their splen- did cooperation and help they gave our action committee, which made our part in support of the labor lobby in Victoria such a grand success. Without this help the action committee would have found it impossible to have contacted the business establishments because of the closing hours in these businesses. They were successful in obtain- ing support by telegrams from the entire businest section with the exception of two or three firms, We also wish to thank these merchants for their sup- port in a labor program that makes for a prosperous and bet- ter community in this critical postwar period. The citizens of Ladysmith have had quite a treat for the last couple of weeks, due to the fact, Bunkhouse Bill paid us a visit and displayed himself in the window of the “Wigwam,” union buttons and all. We have as yet not been able to deter- mine whether the recent influx of new and old delinquent mem- bers back into the union is through the activities of Bunk- house Bill or labor’s postwar program. Certainly if we were non-union workers we would hate to walk down the street and see even a wooden logger wearing his paid-up union button. So, thanks to the carver of this wonderful piece of work, he did a double bitted job whether he knew it or not. AXEL ANDERSON, President. JACK ATKINSON, Secretary. Enthusiastic Response To Fund Raising Social To The Editor: A pie social sponsored by the Penny sub-Local 1-424 was held in the Perny community hall to cover traveiling expenses of its delegates te be sent to Prince George to attend executive and special meetings whenever called upon by the Local. Tt was a very successful and enjoyable evening with $120. be- ing realized and all members showing splendid support. We have no highway or road of any kind up here and the train ser- vice very unaccommodating. Our expenses are $30.00 for one trip’ but that will not stop us as we are 100 percent behind the union, PENNY SUB-LOCAL 1-424 i With Soviets WASHINGTON (ALN) — The secret of the atomic bomb should be shared with the USSR, Sen- ator Claude Pepper ‘asserted here this week in a plea that the U.S. and Britain “really practice democracy.” Objecting to the question “What is Russia up to?” raised by Senator Ar- thur Vandenberg in his speech on the United Nations London meeting, Pepper pointed out that the USSR would be justified in asking “What are the other powers up to?” In a reference to British For- eign Secretary Ernest Bevin’s attitude toward Soviet delegates at the UNO meeting, Pepper said that one-tenth of the world’s population cannot be dis- missed in the same way that “a certain foreign minister” in the past “has thrown out Commun- ists from his labor meetings.” The U.S. should also grant a loan to the Soviet Union, Pepper said, This wouldsact to dispel suspicion in the USSR and would he economically beneficial to America. The USSR applied for such a loan six months ago, the Senator stated, but has received no reply. Pepper disclosed that | the U.S. State Department told him that a “loan policy has not yet been formulated.” 1946 Agreement Given 100. Percent Support To The Editor: At the last meeting of the Campbell River Sub-Local 1-363 a new slate of offivers was elect- ed for the forthcoming year. President, George. Peters; Vice- President, Harry Pawlik; Finan- cial Secretary, Dan Holt; Re- cording Secretary, Otto’ Mac- Donald; Warden, John Perkins; and Trustees, Pete Loren, Bob Winters and Dick Hagensen. Brother Henry Vogt remained Board Member for Local 1-363, Considerable discussion took place on the 1946 agreement and was given 100 percent support. I think all members realize the. importance of the |40-hour week if we are to be ‘anything but slaves to our jobs. We know we must have some form of union security to hold our gains. We expect a large attendance at the Public Meeting this com- ing Sunday for Brother Harold Pritchett. OTTO MACDONALD Campbell River, B.C. March 11, 1946 International Officers being sworn in by Al Hartung, CIO Re- gional Director for Oregon, at the International Headquarters in Portland. From left to right: Al Hartung; Ed Laux, Secre- tary; William Botkin, Second Vice-President; Karly Larsen, First Vice-President; and James E. Fadling, President. 18.5 Cent Steel Raise Won't Meet Living Costs By GLADYS CHASINS NEW YORK (ALN).—The 18.5-cent increase won by steel- workers is not only “well within the limits” of government wage policy but actually does not meet wartime increases in the cost of living, the fact-finding board appointed by President Truman to study the case announced this week. The announcement came two weeks after the settlement was reached. Working on the assumption that the steel industry will re- turn to the average week of 40.2 hours worked in 1942, an increase of 22.6 cents an hour would be required to meet war- time price increases, the board found. If the steel industry re- turns to the average week of 29 hours worked in 1941, - the board reported, an increase of 27.8 cents per hour would be needed. The board also found that “the movement: of earnings in the basic steel industry has |mot kept pace with the average earnings for all manufacturing industri KINDLY ST. PETER An agent knocked at the heavenly gate, His face was scarred and old. He stood before the man of fate, For admission to the fold. “What have you done?” Peter asked, “To gain admission here.” “Yve been a buisness agent, sir,” “For many and many a year.” The pearly gates swung open wide, St. Peter touched the bell.. “Come in and choose your harp,” he said, “You've had your share of Hell.” St. Heads Shoes 21 EAST HASTINGS Vancouver, B.C. “HEADS” YOU WIN 10” TOPS STANDARD ee aula beta) WOKK AND DRESS BOOTS REPAIRS ES GENUINE sa SKULLGARDS High Pressure Molded For Safety re ss Fleck Bros. Safety Diy. Vancouver, B.C. “Money loaned on men’s cloth- ing? sleeping ila gaieiyratctienl diamonds and jewellery. Clothes are kept in mothproof storage while in our care.” San Francisco Tailors 52 West Hastings Street Vancouver - - Bi STYLES VALUES QUALITY Always at the Home of — UNION. MADE Clothing and Friendly Service. — Established — For Over Forty Years 45 EAST HASTINGS ST. Vancouver, B.C.