Page Two B.C. LUMBER WORKER Local 1-405 PROGRESS AT WIUC FADES _ IWA International Organ- izers Pete Berkosha and Mike Sekora report a triumphal pro- gress through the Nelson-Cran- brook area, and the immediate prospect that Local 1-405, IW- A will more than regain its former strength. Goon-squad tactics of the WIUC have failed to intimidate either the organizers or enthu- ‘siastic lumber workers support- ing the IWA. WIUC organizers Urquhart and Saunders recently attempted to molest Bros. Sekora and Berko- | sha while seated in the lobby of the Queens Hotel, Cranbrook, it is xeported. They promptly ad- journed to the alley, and when the dust settled, the WIUC bra-| vos took to their heels. Camps visited and which ex- tended an enthusiastic welcome to the IWA representatives in- cluded: Simon Ronacher, Camp 3, with 17 members signed on’ check-off and instructions to return. Knight Lumber Co., Natal, where entire crew expressed wish to rejoin. Gold Creek Logging Co. where out of thirty employees, 18 im- mediately signed up, and a camp committee elected. * Columbia Construction Co. Ca- nal Flats and Bannister Taplin Co., Canal Flats, with a high per- centage signing up and an urgent request made to return, enabling rest to rejoin IWA. Simon Ronacher Planing Mills sent the organizers an urgent re- quest for a visit, stating “No WI- UC here.” Operations now being visited include Geo. MacInnis Logging Camp, Marysville, Crofton Lum- ber Co., and Glacier Lumber Co., in which every indication has been given of awakened support for the IWA. Methods of intimidation were used by WIUC supporters to dis- courage attendance at a meeting arranged for the 18th in Cran- brook, resulting in postponement, as the police were standing by to suppress any disorder. The District Executive Board has authorized plans under which a full staff of organizers will con- tinue a vigorous campaign throughout the area immediately following the International Con- vention, in response to the urgent | requests from lumber workers | affected. | CRANBROOK Paul Bunyan Sports, Port Alberni, x LOG BIRLING AT PORT ALBERNI Father ard son contest features the log birling championship contest. (Left), Harper Barker of Campbell River and his son Billy expertly demonstrate their’ skill. Local 1-363 100% Vote At Courtenay Voting on acceptance or rejec- tion of the Interim Contract, rec- ommended by the District Policy Committee has resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of acceptance by the membership of Local 1-363, IWA. A secret ballot was ordered by the general meeting in Courtenay, September 10, and all operations were im- mediately covered to give all members the opportunity to vote. The secret ballot on the rec- ommendations of the Policy Com- mittee was taken at Iron River on the 13th of September, the membership turned out to vote 100 per cent. Charles Plester, chairman; John Wiedswang and all of the other shop stewards are doing good jobs in this operation. The grievance and safety commit- tees are functioning very well. Thev have no use for free riders at Iron River. Bros. Wessberg and G. Collis held meetings at Dyers Logging Co., and both camps of the Sal- mon River Logging Co., signing up a number of new members in all camps and also conducting a | ballot on the recommendation of the Policy Committee in regards to the interim contract. Typograph No. ~~ Vancouver Extends Greetings and Best Wishes to I.W.A. Convention and would like to remind the delegates that there are two union-produced newspapers in Vancouver— News-Herald and Sun ical Union 226 Picke The Daily Province is still produced behind a legal LT.U. t Line VANCOUVER TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION No. 226 Local 1-357 Ottawa Reps Picked ‘An emphatic vote in acceptance of the, interim contract recom- mended by the IWA District Pol- icy Committee was given at the regular membership meeting of Local 1-357, New Westminster, September 18. Members of the District Policy Committee, ‘in- cluding District President’ Als- bury were on hand for necessary explanations. Decision was reached to send a full quota of delegates to the CCL Convention in Ottawa. Bal- loting returned the following as the delegates: J. S. Alsbury, Pat Power, James Abrams, Fred’Sea- brook, Ray Pigeau, R. Thompson, Joe Madden, Chas, Spooner, Henry Switzer and Alex Archi- bald. Fifteen delegates were also el- ected to attend the [WA Inter- national Convention in Vancou- ver, September 26. Shifting emphasis on produe- tion has presented troublesome problems for plant committees and the Local officers. Mohawk Handle No. 1 has combined two plants, moving to a new location at Burnett and Columbia. Fraser Mills have instituted continuous operation on the small gang saw, and curtailed construction work. Business Agent Rae Eddie has been required to police the agree- ment on seniority provisions. Grievances Settled Movement of men between the J. and M. Mill and Elsona Mill controlled by the same interests, caused a grievance respecting ar- rears of holiday pay, which has now been adjusted satisfactorily. Lay-offs at Pacific Veneer without explanation has been a matter of investigation. Suspi- cion has arisen that operations will be transferred to the United States. Two foremen have again been brought to book for violations of the agreement. Grievance procedure on senior- ity at Timber Preservers resulted in the reinstatement of some men laid off. AFL raiding in Bestwood Shin- gle is again to the fore in the engineers’ department, but with support going to the IWA. Capilano Timber now reports a 100 per cent day shift with the latest return on membership. Local 1-80 937 SAY YES AT DUNCAN A well-planned series of meetings for IWA members on all major operations and in all Sub-locals enabled Local 1-30, IWA, to secure a_ thoroughly democratic expression of opin- ion on the acceptance of the in- terim contract., Ninety-three per cent registered approval of the new contract. Joe Morris, President, Local 1- 80, IWA, assisted by the officers of the Local conducted a vigorous campaign to carry full informa- tion on the proposed settlement to all points between Chemainus and Parksville. Local 1-80 GET $1.08 + During a recent forest fire at Meade Creek, Western Forest In- dustries, volunteers for fire fight~ ing duty, not regular employees of the company, were paid off at the rate of thirty-five cents an hour. Representations were made by Dependable Shoes 635-7 Johnson Street VICTORIA BUSINESS GUIDE OLD COUNTRY SHOE STORE FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE PAY RATE INSTEAD OF 35° the officials of the Local to the Provincial Labour ge with the result that they were finally paid at the rate of $1.08 an hour for the time spent in fighting fire on the company’s property. for All the Family Victoria, B.C. Phone Garden 4012 SASH - DOORS - FRAMES and CABINETS Builders’ Hardware BUILDERS SASH AND DOOR LIMITED (A 100% Union Shop) 350 Garbally Rd. _ CAMERON’S Alberta Sootless Coal 725 Cormorant Street Victoria, B.C. Phone Empire 3121 MODERN SHOE COMPANY Shoes and Boots for Men 1300 Government Street (Corner Yates St.) Victoria, B.C. Phone: E. 1821 DOMINION HOTEL VICTORIA, B.C. 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