B.C. LUMBER WORKER

Page Nine

ANCHOR'S AWEIGH!

‘NAVY’ LOGS WEEK’S WORK

Log of the Loggers’ Navy,
the eraft of Local 1-71, IWA,
eonstantly cruising coast
waters in order to service the
membership in the Local Union
seattered throughout the Coast
Jogging camps is an interesting

ment. *
Not all the story ean he told

of the difficulties of navi-
‘ gation, provisioning, not to
mention the division of labor
between crew members How-
ard, Mattila, and Draper in
such matters as cooking and
watches. The following sum-
mary of a week’s work, gleaned
from the official reports reveals
faithful attention to the inter-
ests of men working in out-of-
the-way logging camps,

Sunday, July 23

Y. 8. and B. Logging Camp, Be-
ware Passage—After canvassing
the bunkhouses, to announce a
meeting, secured the full attend-
ance of all 25 men employed. A
check was made of the member-
ship in order to complete details

application for certification.

ettled a grievance regarding
ighting. is company had
been certified in 1947, and the Lo-
cal Union office was given the
necessary information to ap-
proach the company office and
negotiate a new contract.
uring the meeting the men
were informed about the terms
of the new master contract, and
numerous questions were asked
and answered,

Four films were shown dealing
with such matters as safety, re-

habilitation, and entertainment
features.
Monday, July 24

Bell and Campbell Logging Co.,
Beware Passage—This operation
Was on early shift, so after can-
vassing the bunkhouses, held only
a short meeting,

A new secretary and chairman
were elected for the Camp Com-
mittee, and the work of the com-
mittee was placed on a sound
basis by the meeting. This camp
is almost 100 percent IWA.

Informed the men of the new
master contract, and answered
questions on the work of the IW-
A, distributed booklets on trade
union work, and the IWA.

Tuesday, July 25

D. and E. Logging Co., Potts
Lagoon—Here we found the early
,shitt was also in force, but we
had an attendance of 18. out of
the 20 men employed. This camp
is working with only half the
usual crew. After explaining
work of the IWA and new con-
tract, set up pro tem camp com-
mittee.

Wednesday, July 26

Harvey Logging Co., Minstrel
Island—In spite of early shift,
25 out of the 88 men employed
attended our meeting. There has
been a high turnover of crew
here, with some difficulty in keep-
ing the committees functioning.

The meeting elected officers for
the camp committee and shop

DO’S AND DONT’S
Transfers

IWA members can help the efficiency of thoir Union by the
observance of a few simple rules, when transferring from one

operation to another,
Tf these rules are followed
their own interests can be more

ag required in the Constitution,
satisfactorily protected.

When moving from one operation to another within the juris-

diction of the Local Union, find

out where the membership book

is, whether this is with shop steward, camp secretary, or in the

Local Union office.

Surrender work card to camp secretary or Local Union office,
or to new shop steward. Sign a new check-off form, and ask

new shop steward immediately

1-80
Arbitration

' Victory

General meeting of Local 1-
80, IW.A, to be held in the KP
Hall, Duncan, at 10:30 a.m,
Sunday, Aug. 20, will elect
delegates to the IWA Interna-
tional Convention in Minneap-
olis and the Convention of the
Canadian Congress of Labor in
Winnipeg. ey
Membership in the Local Union is
now the highest on record, exceeding

4,000 members. New members initi-
ated in June were 400. ~

Extension Sawmills

An extraordinary situation has arisen
at Extension Sawmills. All employees
have signed up with the IWA but
IWA certification has been refused by
the Lebor Relations Board on the
ground that contract with the WIUC
is in force, ey

Further representations will be made
to the Board but in the meantime con-
sideration will be given the negotia-
tion of an agreement without certi-
fication,

Hillerest Lumber Co.

ness t Tony Poje. :
sa pred crew at the Youbou mill
Moniay troughs Friday to Tas
o ‘rida
bitiagt Sate The sesulting
ction and dispute regarding
agreement

wi
to “right of

es oe
early date,

for a new work card.

When transferring from one
operation to another in the jur-
isdiction of another Local
Union. secure membership book
stamped up to date.

When reporting at new oper-
ation, see shop steward and
give him the membership bool
or take to Local Union office.

Sign a new check-off form.
Tell shop steward particulars
of former employment, and
show membership book.

If a member of that Local
Union previously, be sure to
advise Local Union office or
shop steward so that old file
card can be used.

Settlement
Approved

Settlement of the nine-week
strike in the operations of the
Weyerhaeuser Timber Com-

pany, as recommended by the
IWA Regional Negotiating
Committee has been approved
by a referendum ballot of the
members involved,

The settlement improves pay,
paid holidays, health and welfare
protection, dues and check-off and
Union security.

hourly pay increase and three ad-
ditional paid statutory holidays:
Memorial Day Independence Day,
and Labor Day.

The health and welfare plan
provides life insurance of from
$8,000 to $6,000 accidental death
and dismemberment coverage; ac-
cident and health insurance up to
$40 for 26 weeks and hospital
and surgical insurance,

200,000 KIWIS

New Zealand Federation of La-
bor, 200,000 decided by
176 votes to 6 to ite with the
ICFTU as from Jan. 1, 1950.

»

All employees get a five-cent| §

\stewards, Discussed organization

and the new master contract and
answered questions. Discussed
advantages of the check-off.
Thursday, July 27
Port McNeill Logging Co.
Cutter Creek—Early shift and a
serious fire interfered with our
meeting, but 13 out of the 20 men
left in camp attended. Signed up
10 new members. Elected officers
to replace others who had left
camp. Organization looks very
promising here.

Friday, July 28

Jand—Canvassed the bunkhouses.
Meeting was attended by nine
out of a total crew of 11. Signed
up eight new members. Arranged
to get the contract signed, as this
operation bargains independently.
Also met company officials, and
discussed contract terms. When
it was pointed out that crew was
nearly 100 IWA, had no trouble
in getting company signature.
Saturday, July 29
Lagoon Logging Co., Minstrel
Island—Only 10 men in camp-at
present, so deferred action to get
contract signed. Camp has been
troubled with WIUC disrupters,
Expect to return when crew is at
normal strength of 30 men.

Atkins and Mann, Minstrel Is- | !~

‘By 3. Savant Ary
DAY OF RECKONING

- Ona recent trip through the Interior in company with IWA
representatives engaged in the current organizational drive, I
was impressed with remarkable progress which is being made.
It was also apparent that this seetion of the province has been
in urgent need of assistance to develop a trade union organiza-
tion capable of dealing with the urgent problems of the wood-

workers in the Interior.

IWA organiz-
. ers are meetin;
/with an enthusi-
“astic response
‘ifrom the lumber
| workers every-
| where and are ac-
complishing won-
‘ders under the
most difficult cir-
cumstances. Dis-
tances are great,
and many of the smaller opera-
tions are all but inaccessible,

It is estimated that the IWA
is bargaining for approximately
6,000 lumber workers in the In-
terior, The Union’s organizers
are confident, that with the. as-
sistance planned by Coast Locals
that they can reach the target of
3,000 ques-paying members be-
fore the end of the present year.

More complete organization is
the only means by which Interior
lumber workers can remedy in-
tolerable conditions. Not only

are wages lower than those paid
at the Coast but working condi-
tions are appalling,

Petty Tyranny.

Employers for the most part
have adopted tyrannical methods
and disregarded elementary con-
siderations of labor-management
relations. S

The prevalence of “gyppo” out-
fits, contracting for the mill own-
ers, is largely responsible for con-
ditions which the workers carinot
easily escape until organization
gains strength.

On every side, one can_find
violations of the Hours of Work
Act, as well as the most vicious
interpretations of agreements en-
tered into by the employers,

The IWA must prepare for a
day of reckoning in the Interior,
unless the lumber operators con-
sent to introduce civilized treat-
ment of their employees,

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Preven

DEPARTMENT OF LANDS.

It's a fact—that if your pattern

is cut correctly, the result will

sustain you in business for-

ever. You will always have

customers as long as you can

supply the material. To protect

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