Cc. LUMBER WORKER Page Three ‘SAT. WORK VETOED Employees of two plants in the New Westminster jurisdic- tion of Local 1-357, voted re- cently to refuse to work Sat- urdays at straight time. Support was given in this Oe for the Local Union policy demanding time and one half for all Saturday work. Upward revision of rates was secured by the plant committee for some categories during nego- , tiation of contract terms dt the Pacific Veneer Ltd. CFPL hard- board plant. Efficient work of the committee has received the gen- eral commendation of the employ- ees. Another Business Agent Pat Power has been appointed to fill the position of a second business agent for this Local by action of the Executive Board, ratified at the last membership meeting. In addition to claims previ- ously settled, Local Union offi- rs this week secured payment arrears of holiday pay for re employees of the now de- funct Elsona Mills. The threat of legal action gained an average settlement of $25 each. President Andy Smith and Fin- ancial Secretary Lawrence Van- dale were deputed to represent the Local Union at the Annual meeting and banquet of Local 1- 86, IWA, Port Alberni, Feb. 12. Strikers’ Tag Day A delegation headed by Fin- ancial Secretary Lawrence Van- dale, and Wellington Parrish of the Retail, Wholesale, CIO, re- cently waited upon the New Westminster council and were successful in securing permission for a Tag Day, Feb, 21, in aid of the strikers at the Army and Navy Department’ Stores (West- ern) Ltd. The Annual Meeting. of Local 1-857 Credit Union will be held in the IWA Hall on Feb. 18. Charges hurled against the Board included: Arbitrary and improper at- tempts to interpret the consti- tutions of trade unions and rule upon jurisdictions, Unfair ruling permitting em- ployers’ representatives to be present at count of strike bal- lot. Unfair wording of strike bal- lots. Arbitrary refusal to furnish trade unions with reasons for disadvantageous rulings. A further resolution of the con- vention demanded the removal of the present CCL representative on the Board. Organized support was prom- ised to unions caused embarrass- ment by reason of decisions made under authority of the ICA Act. Prevailing sentiment of the con- vention seemed to favor defiance of the Act in order to expose its injustices, Unemployment Insurance Extensive improvements to the Unemployment Insurance Act were proposed, chief among which were: Increase of benefits to $25.00 for married persons and $18.50 for single. Extension of insurance to all employees and employers, Shortened waiting period. Elimination of non-compens- able days. Continuation of benefits while statutory conditions are fulfilled. Payment of benefits during period of labor disputes. Payment of benefits during sickness, LADYSMITH BUSINESS GUIDE THE LADYSMITH CHRONICLE A UNION SHOP Society and Commercial Printing at Fair Prices ; Phone 23 LADYSMITH, B.C. LADYSMITH ELECTRIC co. LTD. Electrical Contractors Electrical Sales & Service First Aver Ladyamith, B.C. W. W. WALKEM & CO. Real Estate and Insurance 117 First Avenue LADYSMITH, B.C. Phone 11 T. DERBYSHIRE Phone 279 Ist Avenue Plumbing - Heating Sheet Metal Work - Oil Burners Pumps - Valves, Etc, AIRD — JEWELLER Phone 265 LADYSMITH Watch Jewellery and Glock Repairs Ei Perret Diamond pagent J. R. CLARKSON Accountant — Notary Public 37 Gatacre Street LADYSMITH Phone 242 OOOO AUTHORIZED GENERAL GE ELECTRIC HOME APPLIANCE DEALERS IDEAL FURNITURE & ELECTRIC CO. Phone 124 Ladysmith, B.C. Get Your City Cabs at “THE WIGWAM” PHONE 5 24-HOUR SERVICE 2-WAY RADIO CABS LADYSMITH BOWLERDROME Phone 360 ‘ ig = Monday, Tuesday, | ‘ednesday, | Open Play: Friday and Saturday COCHRANE’S MARKET & COLD STORAGE LOCKERS LADYSMITH, B. C. LADYSMITH DRUG STORE (Tom Bertram, Pharmacist) Phone 26 LADYSMITH, B.C. : Phone 154 THE WIGWAM | Lunches Tobaccos & Stationery Gifts School Supplies aS LADYSMITH, B.C. B.C. FEDERATION OF LABOUR CCL Unions Challenge) Unfair Legislation Blunt challenge of the extraordinary powers assumed by the Labor Relations Board to hamper legitimate activi-| | ties of trade unions was voiced by delegates to the Sixth Annual Convention of the B. 4-5, as they demanded restraining amendments to the ICA Act at the next session of the Legislature. C. Federation of Labor, Feb. Hospital Insurance Immediate investigation of the gross inefficiency disclosed in the administration of the B. C. Hospi- tal Insurance scheme was de- manded. Subsidizing badly ad- ministered hospitals at the ex- pense of the contributors was condemned and a hospital build- ing program urged to provide necessary accommodation, Ten amendments to extend the provisions of the Act in order to make more adequate provision for low income groups were also ad- vanced. The immediate introduction of a comprehensive health services plan, with full coverage, through- out Canada was advocated. Housing and Rent Control The Federal Government was urged to initiate without delay a nation-wide public housing pro- gram with emphasis on low cost, |low-rental projects. Subsidization of low-rental projects was con- sidered necessary. Relaxation of rent controls was roundly condemned, and the con- tinuation of present controls de- manded. In the event that rent controls are relinquished by the Federal authorities, the B.C. Provincial Government was requested to en- act the necessary legislation to maintain rent ceilings. Means Test The effect of the Old Age Pen- sions means test on industrial pensions was clearly explained by Congress Representative Murray Cotterill. The convention responded by endorsing a resolution demanding the removal of the means test, and the establishment of old age pensions of $65 at 60. Unions were urged to join the campaign now being waged against the means test, while at the same time to press for indus- trial retirement pensions in nego- tiations, Workmen’s Compensation Unanimous endorsation was given by the convention to the brief presented to the Sloan Com- mission proposing increased bene- fits under the Workmen’s Comp- ensation Act. Forest Conservation Sponsored by the IWA dele- gates, a resolution was endorsed by the convention which proposed far reaching measures of forest conservation. It was explained by the IWA delegates that forest wealth was nearing depletion through waste- ful logging methods, inadequate fire protection, and incomplete utilization of wood products. The resolution proposed an im- mediate survey of remaining re- sources, more extensive tree- planting, and promotion of new commercial uses for wood prod- ucts, In a busy two days’ sessions, the ponyention framed a complete program of legislation required for the protection of workers in British Columbia, The resolution ranged over a wide field. Apart from other subjects mentioned, all such matters as minimum wages, annual holidays with pay, working conditions, etc., were @x- haustively reviewed. Bargaining Strategy An early conference to develop concerted bargaining strategy on wages and working conditions was ordered by the convention. The purpose be to employ the combined strength of CCL unions in the province to raise the gen- eral standards. Full support was given to the IWA in their 1960 demand for the Union shop. ‘ fa EAST MEETS WEST IWA DISTRICT PRESIDENT compares notes with Steelworkers’ representatives at Annual Convention of the B.C. Federation of Labor. (Left) Murray Cotterill, J. Stewart Alsbury and Bill Mahoney. Haney Gets UIC Office Vigorous action by Local 1- 367, in co-operation with the local authorities on behalf of the unemployed in the Haney- Maple Ridge area has resulted in Dominion Government sanc- tion of an emergency office of the. Unemployment Insurance Commission at Haney. __ This office will open on Feb, 22 in the IWA premises at Haney, over the Foodland Market, Loug- heed Highway, for one day each week. To avoid confusion, those resi- dent in the area and now in re- ceipt of Unemployment Insurance benefits are asked to await writ- ten instructions from the Com- mission regarding the’ new ar- rangements. It is estimated that 700 persons are in this category. Cranbrook Annual Meet The Annual Meeting of Local 1-405, IWA, will be held in the Masonic Hall, Cranbrook, at 2:00 pam, Feb. 19: Nominations will be received on that occasion for election of the Local Union officers for 1950. ON THE AIR... VANCOUVER 600-CJOR, Thurs. Green Gold - - ~ - = 7:00 p.m. PRINCE GEORGE 550-CKPG, Friday IWA Program « - = = 6:30 p.m. CJAV Alberni, Thurs. Vole of the IWA =~ 6:15 p.m. It Worked! An inerease in price of dog lic- enses was ordered in Milan, Italy. Dog owners got even by bringing in their pooches to the city hall when they went for their tags. After two hours of pandemo- nium from dogs of all kinds, the increase in price was dropped. In Tokyo they tell of 200 Ja- panese sailors on a whaling cruise who wounded a whale, The cap- tain offered a $38 year-round bo- nus, The sailors refused, and in- stead of bringing the whale in for the kill, had a sit-down strike on deck, while they watched the huge mammal escape. New Design Safety features are stressed in the introduction of a new model twin cylinder power chain saw by Industrial Engineering Ltd., Van- couver. Purpose of the new design is to make a twin machine the lightest on the market (45 Ibs.) and to provide convenience of controls, ensuring full control un- der all conditions. Power Saw Dual controls are placed con- veniently for efficient one or two man operation, The clutch is an automatic, self-energizing centri- fugal type, actuated by a. cam on the drive shaft, and pumps oil when the cutting chain is used. The designers claim remarkable flexibility in operating under varying loads. CLARKE & Phone 118 MEAT MARKET CHEMAINUS, B.C. For Quality Meats at Moderate Prices Phone 253 We Deliver LUMBER FOR THAT NEW HOME Call Us For An Estimate CHEMAINUS BUSINESS GUIDE SON LID. Store and Office Fittings, Sash and Doors, Detail Millwork Refrigerators ¢. & R- ANDREW, - Built-in Fixtures _ Planning and Designing First Class Workmanship Box 184 — Phone 12 Discount allowed on mention of this ad. AL BIGGS BARBER SHOP Chemainus, B. C, Maple St. SAM YEE GENERAL MERCHANTS Phone: 28 and 169 CHEMAINUS, B.C. Phone 223 SHAW’S MEN’S WEAR Dress and Work Clothing CHEMAINUS, B.C.