Page Two B.C. LUMBER WORKER Local 1-357 Education Program Hits Stride, Five Subjects for Members’ Choice Enfollment for five weekly classes was launched with an en- thusiastic response at a membership educational conference of Local 1-357, IWA, convened by the Ways and Means Committee DISTRICT BACKS UNION LABELS An appeal to all IWA mem- bers to support the CCL Union Label Campaign was instituted by the IWA District Executive Board at the monthly meeting Nov. 18. nt ‘ One label deserving support in the opinion of the IWA officials is that of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America (CIO-CCL) because of the pro- duction of union-made clothes un- der union conditions with fair wages and good working condi- tions, ‘A second label supported was that of the Amalgamated Lithog- raphcrs of America (CIO-CCL) with special reference to the lock- out of 750 lithographic workers in 38 plants in Toronto, Hamilton, London, Ottawa and Montreal. CHEMAINUS BUSINESS GUID MEAT MARKET CHEMAINUS, B.C. For Quality Meats at Moderate Prices Phone 253 We Deliver LARRY’S CAFE “Good Meals at All Hours” on Noy. 20 in the IWA Hall. Purposes were outlined by Chairman Henry Switzer, who in submitting an agenda, stated that the facilities of the Local would be fully util- ized in support of trade union education. More widespread training in trade union principles and the techniques of trade union organ- ization will be vital to the success of IWA negotiations in 1950, he stated. Safety Program President Andy Smith, substi- tuting for Safety Director Fred Hockey, unavoidably absent, stressed the importance of train~ ing in accident prevention. He cited one plant which had previ- ously held one of the highest ac- CLEMENT DRUGS Prescriptions Belts and Trusses Cosmetics Phone 123 Mail Orders SAM YEE GENERAL: MERCHANTS Phone: 28 and 169 CHEMAINUS, B.C. Phone 236 GREMLIN SNACK BAR AE Pees “Meals Just Like Home” Barber: Shop W. Syme, Proprietor Maple St.. Chemainus, B.C. Phone 198 SHAW’S MEN’S WEAR @ NEW SHOES F @ SHOES REPAIRED Dress and Work Clothing OF THE BEST Phone 223 : BY THE BEST R. J. BREBNER ag Bae Pine Street Chemainus CLARKE & SON LTD. LUMBER FOR THAT NEW HOME Call Us For An Estimate Phone 118 GREEN LANTERN HOTEL Fully Licensed Comfortable Rooms by the DAY or WEEK For Reservations Phone 51 GREEN LANTERN CAFE Full Meals — Short Orders STEAKS - CHOPS - OYSTERS Snacks - Ice Cream CHIPS TO TAKE HOME Phone 227 CHEMAINUS Chemainus, B. C. Store and Office Fittings, Sash and Doors, Detail Millwork Refrigerators 5. % R. ANDREW, Built-in Fixtures Planning and Designing First Class Workmanship Box 184 — Phone 12 Discount allowed on mention of this ad. GREEN LANTERN TAXI , PHONE 90 NIGHT OR DAY CHEMAINUS TAXI Esplanade Street The Only Taxi in Chemainus Owned and Operated By A Veteran PHONE 219 24-HR. SERVICE Charlie Taylor of the conference | cident records in the province. Through acceptance of safety ‘principles, and the work of the | plant safety committee, accidents had been reduced to almost zero. Regular plant inspection by the joint committee was essential to eliminate accident hazards, in his experience. Shop Stewards and Grievances , Chairman of the Fraser Mills Sub-Local, Pat Power, and Busi- ness Agent Rae Eddie secured agreement to combine their classes on shop stewards’ duties and grievance procedure, com- mencing a series of ten evenings on Noy. 29. Efficient shop stewards were described as the backbone of the Union. The handling of griev- ‘ances becomes an important phase of their work, and a more general understanding of the grievance procedure in the agree- ment would stimulate confidence in the Union. Public Speaking Considerable interest was shown in the public speaking classes, commencing Nov. 28 under the direction of Henry Switzer. The purpose will be to instill confidence ‘in Union mem- bers who desire to present their ideas convincingly at Union meet- ings. i Co-operatives The value of co-operatives in relation to trade union activities will be the subject under study by classes which commenced on Nov. 26.'G. D. Ferg announced that assistance would be forth- coming from other co-operatives in the area in order that discus- sions would be based on actual experience. Chairmanship Financial Secretary Lawrence Vandale was placed in charge of classes on the duties of chairmen and secretaries, following his ap- peal for the more orderly and business-like conduct of Sub-Lo- cal affairs. Steps were taken to publicize the classes throughout the mem- bership in the plants and Sub- Locals. Regular reports will be furnished the ways and means committee from each class, and will be summarized at a further Rae conference in Decem- er. Local 1-118 INJUSTICES AIRED AT ENQUIRY Officers and members of Lo- cal 1-118, IWA, played an im- portant part in the Workmen’s Compensation Enquiry, during hearings in Victoria. Financial Secretary, Roy Whit- tle assisted George Home, secre- tary of the B.C. Federation of Labor in the presentation of evi- dence. Bros. Harry Brown and Brahm Singh, both injured at Dalziels supplied important evi- dence on the application of the Compensation Act, Contracts negotiated through Forest Industrial Relations Ltd., have been signed by the Local officers and returned to the Dis- trict Office. Necessary changes in wage scales have been brought up to date, hidependents are in process of being signed up, including Sooke Lake Lumber, with upward re- visions in three categories, Members of the Local paid tribute to the memory of de- ceased brothers at the last meet- ing. Bro. Stan Heathman was killed in a logging accident at the Elder Logging Co. Bro. “Pee Wee’ Harrison, killed at Pioneer Timber, was formerly a shop steward at Jordan River. At the next meeting, on Dee. 12, delegates will be elected to the District convention, Local 1-71 ee Annual Meet, Arcadian Hall, Dec. 28° Important changes in the by- laws of Local 1-71 will be un- der consideration at the An- nual meeting to be held in the Arcadian Hall, 6th and Main, Vancouver, Dec. 28, at 1:30 p.m. The agenda will also include election of officers and the dele- gates to the Annual Distriet Con- vention in Nanaimo, Jan. 6-7-8. Camp committees and Sub-Lo- cals are urged to forward resolu- tions for consideration at this meeting to the Local’s Office not later than Dec. 15, M _ The Loggers’ Navy is continu- ing its organization trip, visit. ing camps along the Coast until camp shut-downs. Members of Local 1-71 are re- minded that they should register for unemployment insurance the first day in town after camp shut- downs, because of the nine wail ing days required. , COURTENAY BUSINESS GUIDE SEARLES SHOES ALWAYS BETTER FOOTWEAR Foot X-ray included COURTENAY - CUMBERLAND CENTRAL GARAGE (Cyril Burns) General Automotive Repairs - Welding - Tires - Vulcanizing PHONE 315 EADYSMITH BUSINESS GUIDE J. R. CLARKSON JAMIESON & SON Phone 14 Accountant — Notary Public Ladysmith, B.C. 37 Gatacre Street Floor LADYSMITH Phone 242 SEED AUTHORIZED FEED GENERAL GE ELECTRIC FERTILIZER HOME APPLIANCE DEALERS. IDEAL FURNITURE & “Get Your Fall Rye Now’ ELECTRIC CO. Phone 124 Ladysmith, B.C, THE ROLLSTON LADYSMITH HARDWARE CHRONICLE - a A Union Shop ate oen Sees Society and Commercial Printing at Fair Prices 7 Me Dole Phone 54 Phone 23 LADYSMITH, B.C. LADYSMITH, B.C. LADYSMITH ELECTRIC 3 Co. LTD. Electrical Contractors Electrical Sales & Service First Aves Ladysmith, B.C. Phone 284 W. W. WALKEM & CO, Real Estate and Insurance 117 First Avenue LADYSMITH, B.C. . Phone 11 QUICK, COURTEOUS T. DERBYSHIRE Phone 279 Ist Av ae sche ‘VICE Plumbing - Heating Imperial Oil Products Sheet Metal Work - Oil Burners Pumps - Valves, Etc. sauces MOE SERVICE STATION eer Phone 265 LADYSMITH niet Watch Jewellery and Clock Repairs Watches, Diamond Engagement and Wedding Rings, Etc. LADYSMITH, B.C. For Your Home Furnishings see KEY FURNITURE Ladysmith and Chemainus COCHRANE’S MARKET | & COLD STORAGE LOCKERS Phone 271 Phoseasa LADYSMITH, B. C. LADYSMITH BOWLERDROME LAs Phone 360 Leagues: Monday, ‘Tuesday, Com bats ere Wednesday, Thursday Open Play: Friday and Saturday LADYSMITH, B.C. Phone 154 THE WIGWAM Lanches Tobaccos & Si School Supplies LADYSMITH, B.C.