Page Two B.C. LUMBER WORKER Lecal_ 1-85 Alberni Hears President; Bargaining Opens April 15 Three hundred guests assem- bled at the banquet held by Lo- cal 1-85, IWA, on Feb. 12, after one of the most successful an- nual meetings of the Local on record, Guest speaker on tho occa- sion was Pen Baskin, President of the Vancouver Labor Coun- cil, The mayors of Port Alberni and Alberni were present and briefly addressed the gathering. District President J. Stewart Alsbury, accompanied by Mrs, Alsbury were also guests of the Local. The District President complimented the officers and members of the Local on the pro- gress made during the past year, and on the excellent arrange- ments for the occasion. The large and representative Annual Meeting of Local 1-85, in the afternoon heard the District President announce that definite arrangements had been made with the operators’ representa-~ tives to commence bargaining talks on April 15, ~ ~ “We'll start negotiations on April 15, with the determination to complete all formalities re- quired by the law prior to June 15,” stated the District President, “Tf obstructed by the operators, we will pursue the course laid down by the membership at the District Convention, There is ample time to complete negotia- tions prior to June 15, If there are undue delays or any sug- gested conflict with the law, the blame will rest squarely on the operators,” With reference to the difficul- ties arising from sub-contract ar- rangements made by Bloedel, Stewart & Welch in their cook- houses, the President stated that the IWA would insist that the terms of the agreement be ob- served. Effective measures would be taken through the International Union to combat the current propaganda of some U.S. Con- gressmen to restrict exports of Canadian lumber to the United States, he declared. Election of delegates to the Quarterly Meeting of the District Council and the Wages and Con- tract Conference returned J. Squire, R. Faint, W. Allen, R. White, R. Connell and Gil In- gram. W.A. Gets Support Response to an appeal made by the President of the Women’s Auxiliary for more generous sup- port of the activities of the ladies, was touched off by the mayor of Port Alberni. He started a collec- . tion which netted the Auxiliary $44 for their work. Local 1-80, IWA, was _repre- sented by President Joe Morris, Financial Secretary Ed Linder, and Business Agent Ernie Boulet. Local 1-357, IWA, sent Presi- dent Andy Smith and Financial Secretary Lawrence Vandale with fraternal greetings. Local 1-367 EDDY WORKERS AID STRIKERS Lowest-paid workers in the IWA, members of the Eddy Match Co., Sub-Local 1-367, at a recent meeting passed the hat to collect $11.50 in aid of the strikers at the Army and Nayy Department Stores (Western) Ltd. New West- minster, By this action they expressed trade union solidarity in the fight to eliminate sub-standard wages. Starting rates for men at Eddy Match is 85 cents an hour and for women 66 cents. At this meeting, the Sub-Local appointed a committee to draft their demands for the 1950 con- tract. Negotiations with the match monopoly opens on Feb, 26. Plans contemplate a complete revision of the present agree- ment. Local 1-367 has commenced classes on shop steward training for employees at the Hammond and Maple Ridge mills. Local 1-217 ELECTION RESULTS Highest vote cast in the his- tory of Local 1-217, IWA, re- turned the following as officers for 1950, according to the an- nouncement of the tabulating committee, released Feb. 13. President, Lloyd Whalen. 1st Vice-President, Wm. Gray. 2nd Vice-President, Wm. Stevens, Financial Secretary, 8. M. Hodgson. Conductor, M. Skuzanski. Warden, E. C. Wood. Trustee, Cleve Austin. Run-off for the office of Re- cording Secretary left the names of T, Gargrave and H. Hall on the ballot to be re-sub- mitted. Votes cast numbered 2,283, a number considered to evidence unusual interest in the elections, especially as more than 15 mills were shut down. Labor Council Delegates Elected as delegates to the Vancouver Labor Council were: H. Bardsley, Tom Bradley, A. Good, A. Law, C. Mertz, Lloyd Whalen and E. C. Wood. Alter- |} nates: S. M. Busch, District Council Delegates Delegates elected to the Quar- terly Meeting of the B.C. District Council were: H. Bardsley, R. Brown, A. Evans, Geo. Friess, B. Fulljames, A. Good, H. Hall, A. Hodgson and J. Law, C. Mertz, W. Stevens, Lloyd |} Whalen and E. C, Wood. Cyril Clarkson was elected to the District Executive Board. Local 1-71 SUIT LOOMS OVER WAGES Action in the courts against Canadian Forest Products Ltd. by Local 1-71, IWA, is now likely as a result of a serious clash between the Local Union and the company over a griev- ance at Camp “A”, Englewood. The grievance, which involved several months back pay at the increased rate justified by trans- fer from the job of lunch man to night cook, was rejected by the company. It was alleged that the employee had not taken up the grievance with the foreman with- in the time limit stipulated in the agreement. The Union was prepared to produce two witnesses to testify that the first step in the griev- ae procedure had been properly aken. As a result of confusion, some delay occurred in taking the sec- ond step. The man left camp for town and referred the matter to the Vancouver office. Deadlock A conference between the Lo- cal Union officials and manage- ment at head office of the com- pany resulted in a deadlock, Dis- trict Secretary George Mitchell, who accompanied Financial Sec- retary Fred Fieber, stated that the company officials had refused to even consider the grievance, in complete disregard of evidence in possession of the Union. The only recourse left to the Union now is to sue for back wages at the higher rate. District Office officials stressed the necessity of-action by all camp committees on operations of this company to police the con- tract closely. Obviously, every technical point will be seized upon to sidetrack legitimate griev- ances. Food Trouble Financial Secretary Fred Fie~ ber left for the Englewood camps on Feb, 13 to discuss with camp committees the situation result- ing from the general protest against the quality of food served. Reports at time of going to press revealed that the amp committees had conferred witl the camp management on the grievance, and had been faced with the demand that the charge of breach of the contract be with- drawn before discussions could proceed, BACK HOME ‘The flag of Local 1-367, WA, once more flies over its old home in Mission after a ignom- inous retreat by the WIUC. The “October revolution” left the WIUC in possession of the former IWA premises. The complete rout of WIUC pre- tensions to any substantial mem- bership in the Fraser Valley re» cently compelled them to va- cate because of inability to pay the rent. _ The IWA is now in occupa- tion, and has established a sub- office at this address, 446 Main Street, Mission. Financial Secretary Neil Shaw stated: “This is the final proof that the WIUC has been completely repudiated by tho lumber workers throughout the Fraser Valley.” MODERN CAFE @ GOOD FOOD @ GOOD SERVICE NANAIMO, B. C. 318 VICTORIA ROY CUMMINGS ‘ YOUR FAMILY CLOTHING STORE “Union-Made” KAMLOOPS,B. C. - VICTORIA BUSINESS GUIDE SASH - DOORS - FRAMES and CABINETS Builders’ Hardware BUILDERS SASH AND DOOR LIMITED (A 100% Union Shop) Phone Garden 4012 350 Garbally Rd. MODERN SHOE COMPANY ® SHOES AND BOOTS FOR MEN 1300 Government Street (Corner Yates Street) Victoria, B. C Phone Empire 1821 * DUNCAN BUSINESS GUIDE VOGUE CLEANERS Truck calls at Mesachie Lake, Cowichan Lake, Crofton and south to Shawnigan Hats Cleaned and Blocked Press While U Wait Phone 360 Duncan, B. C. MARY HULBERT LIMITED Sportswear & Accessories Lansea Botany Sweaters Dresses - Skirts - Slacks 161 Jubilee Street Phone 678 MEL FLETCHER PHOTO SERVICE Complete Photographic Service 151 Jubilee Street Phone 224 GARLAND & BATEMAN General Accountants & Business Advisers A Full Income Tax Service 155 Cralg Street Cc. & D. TAXI *phone 756 DUNCAN, B.C. Pure and Nourishing Food Phone 929 P.O. Box 383 "We appreciate Woodworkers’ Patronage” CECIL CAFE : The Leading Cafe in GARNER BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES LTD. } Duncan “Everything for Home Builders” 165 Station Street Four, 5 and 7-pass. cars AMBULANCE - BUSES Q.C.A, Reservations and Ticket Office 2 Phones: 102 or 103 ANYWHERE ANYTIME J. LINDSAY LOUTET (C, Bradshaw & Co.) INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE DUNCAN: 131 Jubilee Street LAKE COWICHAN BRANCH: Paul's Building . COMPLIMENTS OF THE ODEON THEATRE Phone 11 Duncan British Columbia Duncan” 265 Kenneth St. Phone 78 Station Street Phone 126 3 Box 398 Phone 694 BUCKY’S SPORTS SHOP FLORAL ART SHOP “Where Sportsman Meet” “Flowers for All Occasions 171 Craig St. Phone 695 281 CRAIG STREET PHONE 588 THE ARBUTUS CAFE Island Ice & Cold Storage (Our Food Makes Friends) Ltd. WESTWELL’S ) Cees SATURDAY Frozen Food Lockers @ EBONE STEAKS FRIED MEAT - ICE China and Glassware @ THE BRST TO THE BEST $ Duncan Lake Cowichan Toys - Novelties CITY EXCHANGE - Magazines - Stationery KYLE TAXI Second-Hand Store DUNCAN “Best Prices Paid iw © Soda Fountain @ DUNCAN, B.C. ROBISON SERVICE STATION International Trucks - Packard - Austin Studebaker Box 890 Phone 373 GRAY MOTOR CO. DODGE AND DESOTO DEALER Trucks and Industrial Motors GOVERNMENT STREET DUNCAN GARAGE LTD. MONARCH FORD - Phone 52 a aD. eet