+ B.C, LUMBER WORKER Page 3 the duty of the rank Sanroke ae and for the 4 of the Union to im- rem Joe Morris, Local -80, IWA, addressing 120 mbers of the Chemainus The members responded by endorsing a motion imposing a fine upon any members who fails to attend at least two membership meetings during 12 months period. “The Local Union President stressed the necessity of regular attendance by all IWA members at Sub-Local and Local meetings. Serious dangers might arise to threaten the welfare of the Union unless the members take an ac- tive part in discussions out of which Union policy is formed. He declared that an informed membership is an intelligent membership, which in turn builds a strong and virile union. Unions whose policies are determined by the rank and file membership, @iecst: discussion and majority lecisions, are the strongest or- ganizations, to defend the rights of the workers. To keep the IWA strong, he asserted, it is imperative that the policy and direction of the or- ganization should be determined at the Local Union level. President Joe Morris, accom- panied by Business Agent Ernie Boulet, are at present engaged in special work in the Port Ren- frew area. f Business Agent Tony Poje re- ports that in another two weeks all operations in the northern part of the Local Union’s juris- diction will be under the IWA banner. Officers of Local 1-80 speak in high praise of the re- sults obtained by the popular IWA representative in his ef- ficient coverage of his district. Youbou Social Headed by the genial Sub- Local President, Stanley Smith, the Executive of Youbou Sub- Local, 1-80, are planning an at- tractive and enjoyable social eve- ning for IWA members and friends on the evening of Novem- ber 11. A specially arranged program will be followed by a dance for which popular dance music is be- ing provided. STU’ HODGSON ACE TYPIST Financial Secretary ‘Stu’ Hodgson, Local 1-217 IWA, is now boasting of his resourcefulness as a typist on the strength of one agonizing performance in the offices of the Labour Relations Board. The tense conference with the em- ployers’ on the eve of the pending furniture strike had finally reached agreement on the terms of settlement. The IWA “representatives “demanded that the terms agreed upon be placed in writing. At the late hour no sten- ogtapher could be found, and the con- ference was about to disband, when “Stu” reluctantly volunteered as a sub- stitute. His colleagues have since been obliged to agree that. the remarkable document produced by the most Jabor- ious “hunt and punch” operation ever witnessed, has most fortunately proved to be legally watertight. | Local 1-71 ““ThisBunkhouse Is 100% 1WA” __ New certifications and steady influx of new members is a con- tinuing cause of rejoicing in Local 1-71 IWA states Finan- “cial Secretary Fred Fieber. Minstrel Island operations are in the spotlight this week with new certifications completed or on the way. These camps include V. S. and B. Logging, Atkins and Mann, and more recently, Harvey Logging. Local 1-71 organizers report that Jervis Inlet and Beaver Cove camps are now well organized. Membership enrollment in Camp Woss, Englewood, has now reached the total of 340, on the check-off and cash dues. Pioneer Timber camp jis gain- ing excellent results from the drive recently instituted with 80 per cent now on the check-off, and the drive still going strong. The genial persistence of George Grozoy, Beach Camp, Englewood, on behalf of the IWA, is now one of the proud boasts of the Loggers’ Local. At each end of his bunkhouse he displays a sign which reads, , “This bunkhouse is 100% IWA”.° George is ever vigilant to make certain that the signs are 100% accurate, “and no monkey busi- ness, please.” One such in every bunkhouse, and a logger’s life would be a happier one. FEWER STUDENTS Two thousand fewer Canadians are enrolled in universities this year because of the drop to nor- mal after the post-war rush of veterans to continue education. 1-357 ~PLANS FOR XMAS PARTY IN ARENEX Arbitration Board proceed- ings instituted by Local 1-357 because of a dismissal in ‘alleged violation of seniority provisions of the contract at Mohawk Handle. No. 1 were held this week. Financial Secretary Law- rence Vandale represented the union on the Board, whose chairman was Mr. A. F. Gregory. The union’s case was presented by Business Agent Rae Eddie. Enthusiastic support for the Christmas Tree Party, to be held for members and families at the Arenex on a date to be announced is evident on all sides. Social Committee Chairman “Jimmy” Abrams and members of his com- mittee are engaged in polishing up plans for a program with dis- tinct allure for the younger set. Registration sheets for mem- bers to provide an estimate of the number of guests are being circu- lated throughout the New West- minster plants. Check-off Problems Highly technical problems have confronted the Local Union of- ficials in a number of unusual complications in the enforcement of the new maintenance clause of the contract. Legal advice and assistance may, be sought. In one instance, an employee revoked on June 14. The check- off was in effect for the entire month of June. The Union contends that the contract provisions apply, but the company disagrees, hence the necessity for reference to the legal experts. In another instance, one mem- ber escaped the procedure of re- signing, when the dues : were raised to $2.00. He has continued to pay monthly dues of $1.50. Apparently he is prepared to accept the Union’s advice to sign the $2.00 check-off form now, but his “arrears of dues are in ques- tion, é The underlying principle in- sisted upon by the Local Union is that the terms of the Union’s constitution must be interpreted by the Union, and not manage- ment. Fraser Mills Local Union officials and the Fraser Mills Sub-Local commit- tee are busily engaged in revision of wage categories, with promis- ing results in prospect. Today’s hearing “before the Labor Relations Board is ex- pected to set aside the applica- tion of an AFL Union for certification of the engineers at Alaska Pine. Six out of the eight are now members of the IWA. Y.M.C.A. Board Bro. “Jimmy” Abrams was named by the Local Union as its representatives on the Board of Directors of the local Y.M.C.A. This is the first occasion on which this representation has been re- quested, and is regarded as recog- nition of the influential status of the IWA in the community. Delegates named to attend the annual meeting of the Jubilee Summer Camp for children-are Lyle Mountain, Timberland, and Lex Laxton, Thurston and Flavelle. Night shift at Royal City Saw- mills is expected to resume on November 6th. Further reports on Dominion Tar and Chemical indicate the probability that the plant will be shut down until approximately next February. Many of the employees affected have transferred to operations on the North Shore. EATON’S Timely Special Purchase of RUGGED, ALL-WOOL Kersey Cruiser Jackets Man to man, here's value that's hard to beat! All-purpose jackets . .. handsome enough for Fall and Winter sports or leisure wear . . . rugged enough to take the stress and strain of active, outdoor work! Expertly tailored . . . cut on full, freedom-providing proportions. Styled with raglan sleeves, double shoulders and back, four large patch pockets, dome fastenings. Serviceable grey shade. Sizes 36 to 46. 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