1-424
District. President
Visits Pr. George

Newly elected officers of Lo-
cal 1-424 were installed by Dis-
trict President J. Stewart Als-
bury at a special membership
meeting held in the CCF Hall,
Prince George, Aug. 27.

These were: President, J. C.
Farenhurst; Ist Vice-President,
W. Chance, 2nd Vice-President,
John Hemming; Financial Sec-
retary, C. H. Webb; Recording
Secretary, Alf -Dudeck; Conduc-
tor, Clarence Miller; Warden, L.
Eckel; 3-year Trustee, H. Drader,
and 2-year Trustee, John Oman.

A report from’ International
Representative Mike Sekora pre-
dicted that a favorable settlement
could be expected with regard to
the 1950-51 negotiations, and
gave assurance that approval
would be sought by ballot of the

_membership.
Convention Delegates

Alf Dudock was elected dele-
gate to the IWA International
convention. The decision was
reached that finances would not
permit representation at the CCL
convention.

The meeting concluded with an
address by the District President,
who dealt with progress made by
the IWA during the past year and
the need for complete organiza-

B.C. LUMBER WORKER September 7, 1950

STRIKING MINERS | a? IWA
GET SUPPORT ;

Support for 400 striking mem-
bers of the Porcupine Mine Work-
ers’ Union, Timmins, Ont. has
been extended by the B.C. Dis-
trict Coun

The issue is collective bargain-
ing rights

Here is an excerpt from a
message wired to the union by
President J. S. Alsbury:

“The organized lumber wwork-
ers of B.C., 25,000 strong, extend
fraternal greetings and commend
your fight for the democratic
rights of organized labor.

“Years of struggle by our
Union in this province to estab-
lish for our members the right
to organize and bargain collect-
ively, taught us that there can be
no compromise on this issue, and
that the strike weapon must be
used, if necessary, to maintain
our rights.

“Your courageous action in de-
fence of the rights of trade unions
commands the gratitude and co-
operation of all trade unionists
across Canada.”

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Chemical warfare — the eternal
struggle between blondes and
brunettes.

e : e of the Shop Committee for Local 5-3 of the IWA-CIO
at the West Oregon Mill at Linnton, Oregon, for the insurance payments covering the accidental death

of her husband, Bro. Edward Palmer, who was killed when struck by a train recently. The cheques
total $6,000; one for $3,000 straight life insurance and the other for $3,000 double indemnity for ac-

cidental death. : ®

tion in the Interior.

Quesnel, Active

A well-attended meeting of
lumber workers in Quesnel was
addressed on Aug. 27 by District
President J. S. Alsbury, and In-
ternational Representative Mike
Sekora. A report on the progress
of contract negotiations was
made by Mike Sekora, outlining
the hopeful prospects of a satis-
factory settlement.

The District President de-
nounced government interference
With trade union affairs, especi-
ally with strike action. He spoke
of the gains made by the IWA
at the Coast and assured his au-
dience that full support would be
given the complete organization
of the Interior lumber workers.
He warned that organization was
the only answer to threats against
the standards of the workers.

A large number of those pres-
ent signed IWA membership ap-
plications.

Upper Fraser Spruce Mills

Mike Sekora and Howard Webb
at a well attended meeting of the
employees of the Upper’ Fraser
Spruce Mills Ltd., succeeded in
organizing the plant 90 percent
IWA.

A strike committee was elected
including Lorne McKague, Harold
Toplis, Bob Cunningham, John
Kostenuik and Lawrence La Leb-
erte.

Summit Lake
A three-man camp committee
was elected at un enthusiastic
meeting of the employees of the
Summit Lake Sawmills Ltd., re-
cently. Chairman elected was S.
L. Hobson, secretary; Roy Min-
tern, and Shop Steward, John
Hirmer. The promise was made
that next meeting would see the
camp 100 pereent IWA.
A large number of similar
meetings have been arranged in
the camps in the area,

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