J. Stewart Alsbury District President Tom Bradley First Vice-President Joe Morris Second Vice-President George Mitchell District Seeretary-Treasurer WHAT'S ‘INSIDE LOGGERS’ LOCAL CHOOSES HOWARD; SETS FIGHTING PLANS FOR ‘50 Determination to increase the earnings of loggers and es- tablish the Union shop in log- ging operations, featured the proceedings of the Annual Meeting of Local 1-71, held in the Arcadian Hall, Vancouver, Dee. 28. Frank Howard, well known for ‘organization , activity in Coast loggine camps was the unanim- lous choice for nomination as president for the ensuing year. Referendum ballot to be sub- mitted immediately to the mem- bership will carry the following names: Ist Vice-President, Harry Beamer. Financial Secretary, Fred Fieber. Recording Secretary, Frank Hobson. Conductor, Dave Donahue. Warden, W. E. King. ‘Trustees, Norman Anderson, George Grozoy, Alex Fenton. Delegates elected to attend the District Convention were: W. E. King, Fred Fieber, Frank Hobson, Frank Howard, Phil Coote, George Hansen, Dave Donahue, George Grozov and Alex Fenton. President Fadling The meeting was addressed by International President J. E. Fad- ling, who complimented the Local on the striking progress made during the past year. He pointed out that the IWA is not now ad- ministered as in former days, and that such difficult decisions as those required during negoti tions in 1949, were made in en- tire conformity with the wishes of the membership. President Fadling declared that the IWA offered neither apology nor alibi for the settle- ment made with the operators in 1949, Under the circumstances, the organization did its best, and the chief handicap had been im- posed by critics now in the WI- uC. He declared that the day must come when wages in all parts of British Columbia would be on a par with those paid in the United States. Other speakers who addressed the members included: Interna- tional Board Member Tom Mac- Kenzie, District President J. Stewart Alsbury, District Secre- tary-Treasurer George Mitchell, Vice-President Joe Morris and George Home, secretary B.C. Federation of Labor. The officers’ report reviewed the events of fifteen months of | struggle which had finally re-es- | tablished the IWA as the Union| of the loggers, against vicious disruption by ‘Communist ele- ments. . i The Local Union’s affairs were shown to be in good shape, and plans were outlined for a vigor- ous organizing campaign in 1950. Finances Sound Audited financial statements for the nine months’ period were submitted, together with the findings of the trustees, indicat- ing sound financial management. Gratifying results were re- ported in regard to the work of camp, grievance and safety com- mittees now firmly established in major operations on the Coast. Key resolutions challenged any chiselling on quality of board un- der the new board rates, and pro- posed concentration on the major sues of wages and Union shop in forthcoming negotiations. The demand was made for amendments to the Federal Elec- tions Act to remove handicaps placed on loggers in voting priv- ileges due to the nature of their occupations, Assurance was tendered by the International Officers that organ- ization plans to be placed in op- eration upon re-opening of the camps would be given full sup- port. Robert Watters, Third Vice-Presi- dent, and Tom MacKenzie, Inter- Oiticist Pattiaton ot the Inbonrational Weoduorbers of America nt, visit Counc No.1. Vol. XIX, No. 56 <> Jan. 5, 1950 5e per copy Vancouver, B.C. Main: Is DYA Local 1-367 has won certification for Dewdney Log- ging Co. employees, defeating an application for certification by the WIUC. SKYLINE ASKS Steps were taken to open The majority award which ree- | ommended that the basic wage rate be increased to $1.05 an hour had been previously accepted by the employees. That such increases be made retroactive to Sept. 16, and that the expiry date of the contract be fixed at Aug. 16, were the fur- ther recommendations of the maj- ority of the Board. Separate Firm Chief matter of contention arises from the fact that Skyline employees work under the same roof as Hammond Furniture em- ployees, although mainly engaged on plywood production in compe- tition with other plywood plants. Messrs. Eades and Lawson found that the Skyline Manufac- turing Co. is a separate and inde- pendent entity, and that the em- ployees should enjoy the differen- tial previously agreed upon for plywood operations. When employed exclusively on the work of Hammond Furniture Co., they are to receive the Ham- mond rate. Application for a supervised strike vote has been made to the Labor Relations Board by J. Stewart Alsbury, District Presi- dent, and Harry Bardsley, Busi- ness Agent, Local 1-217, both of whom previously’ acted’ for the employees before the Conciliation | DISTRICT FUND OPENED _, Rejection by Skyline Manufacturing Co. of the major- ity of a Conciliation Board, prompted the District Execu- tive Board, IWA, at the monthly meeting, Dec. 17, to authorize a demand for a strike vote by the employees. of the employees affected, should strike action be approved by them and become necessary. ues at Nanaimo Convention WAGE HIKE, UNION SHOP, “NO CONTRACT-NO WORK” The IWA is now at fighting strength, states the re- port of. the District Officers for submission to the delegates assembling for the 18th Annual District Convention in the Plaza Hotel, Nanaimo, Jan. 6. STRIKE VOTE the IWA strike fund in aid Slept on Deck COMPANY GIVES LOGGERS REFUND Redress for fifty loggers, de- prived of their berths, when re- turning home for Christmas, was obtained during the past week through prompt action by officials of Local 1-71, IWA, in making representations to the Union Steamship Co. A signed petition presented at the Local Union office reported that they had paid full first class fare to include berths and meals. To their dismay, they were compelled to make shift with open deck accommodation, as berth accommodation had been over-sold, before they had boarded ship.’ Refunds could not be obtained from the ship’s of- ficers on SS. Catella. : After some persuasion, the steamship company consented to refund berth fares through the employer, but eventually agreed to make refunds at the Vancou- ver wharf office. The luckless loggers are now collecting compensation for a sleepless and uncomfortable pas- Board. sage. ‘lumber workers. In a complete analysis of the Union’s position accompanied by audited financial statements, readiness for militant action in 1950 is the predominant note in convention preparations. Foremost issue raised in resol- utions from the Locals is that of wage demands for 1950, as well as the Union shop. General im- patience with prolonged negotia- tions, and “fringe” issues, would appear to be unanimous. “No con- tract by June 15, no work” is a slogan already raised in several quarters, - Democracy In their review of the year’s activities, the District Officers touch on trends which will influ- ence plans for 1950. Outstand- ing achievements have been: Complete defeat of attempted LPP-Communist disruption. Restoration of democratic control in IWA affairs, Regained numerical strength, and high prestige. Recovery of the strike fund and Union property from the WIUC. Improved efficiency of organs ization in all areas. Maintenance of wage levels and working conditions under attack. 3 Improved industry-wide mas- ter contract, with successful en- forcement. Expanded educational, and safety programs, with success- ful promotion of B.C. Lumber Worker. Maintenance of a radio program, Full praise is extended _mem- bers and officers of Local Unions for determination in steady achievement to repair the damage caused by union-wrecking ele- ments, and at the same time to advance the living standards of The job was ‘well done, states the report. Past negotiations are revived (Continued on Page 2) weekly Mlustrated is the Cruiser’s Stag of pure virgin wool in mackinaw or kersey. Mackinaw plaids are either red~ and black; green and black, or blue and black. Notice the four large pocket Brand” clothing obtainab) or favorite dealer. national Board Member pack pocket in back, which opens at both sides...a feature of both mackinaw and kersey garments. 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