~ OCAL B.C. LUMBER WORKER By J. Stewart Alsbury ee Friends In Office port which they un- eee may be accepted an indication... Union are fully alive to their J civic ibili- ties. y have in the com- and desire com- munit ogress and steadily increasing welfare. Their aims and aspirations as trade union members coincide with their ideas of democratic citizenship. In the IWA we realize that the interests that we seek to safeguard through our organization, can be further pro- tected through vigilance at the polls. this week to the Vancouver and New Westminster Local Unions for the exceptionally fine Christ- ‘|mas parties arranged for their members and families. Onlookers freely commented that never had they seen such celebrations for the youngsters _}|on the grand scale. IWA members who were pres- ent will agree with me that the spirit so evident at both functions is the spirit which has welded the IWA into a compact industrial organization. The predominant reaction on the part of all was that their Union was a shield to protect the happiness and security of the woodworkers’ families. The Christmas season was ushered in by lumber workers in the metropolitan area in the best manner, by giving first attention Congratulations are also due to the happiness of the children. 7 CONCILIATION AT SWEENEY’S Christmas Party prepara- tions, labor-management con- férences, difficult grievances. and election of delegates for the IWA District Convention required the full attention of officers and members of Local 1-217, IWA, during the past week. The December 10 membership meeting elected as delegates to the District Convention the fol- lowing: Cleve Austin, Tom Hag- gert, Mel Andrews, S. M. Hodgson, Lloyd Whalen, A. Good, C. Wood, Al Busch, G. Patterson, C, Mertz, H. Bardsley, Tom Brad- ley, B. Fulljames, H. Holmes, T. MacKenzie, William Gray, Cyril Clarkson, Fred Soon, John Busch, Art McDougall, R. G. Watters, Tony Gargrave, Emmett Holmes. Alternates are: Wm. Croy, Gus Skuzanski, Jack Ingleson, George Friess and Vic Mauro. Red Band Shingle Progress was made in recent conferences between Local Union officials and the management of Red Band Shingle Go. on the questions of lunch room, sickness and accident scheme, and hours of work. Conferences will be resumed at an early date. Sweeney’s New counter-proposals made by Sweeney’s Cooperage in pres- ent negotiations and which promised but a slight increase on former offers, were recently re- jected by the Local Union. Application has now been made for the appointment of a Con- ciliation Officer, with the com- pany opening up the additional question of union security. Western Plywoods Outcome of recent discussions with the management of Western Plywoods was the establishment of the eight for. eight shift ar- rangement. Plywood workers in this plant will now work three eight-hour shifts, and the recent SAN FRANCISCO — TAILORS — _ LOAN MONEY ON Suits, Overcoats, ete. Saat, So Watches and Rings. agreements provide one-half hour for lunch without loss of pay. A vote of the employees de- cided that occasional emergency shifts would be worked as sanc- tioned by the Union, when neces- sary to keep stock cut for production needs. It was also agreed by the company that in the event of cold weather inter- ruptions, the available work would be distributed equitably. Grievance Adjusted Negotiation by Local Union officers secured the reinstatement of Walter Dyke at Cedar Pro- ducts Ltd., after dismissal. Difficulties which arose with the foreman on the night shift were ended when transfer to the day shift was affected. IWA certification at Hardwood Chair Ltd. was questioned by management before the Labor Relations Board, alleging that employees had been intimidated into joining the Union. Over the IWA protest, investigation of the circumstances by the Board is proceeding. Donation of $25 was made in aid of the striking members of the United Steelworkers at Amal- gamated Electric Ltd. SICK LIST St. Paul’s Hospital Sisters Rossie Cummins and Pat Fulljames visited St. Paul’s Hospital on November 24 and distributed cigarettes and litera- ture to the following patients: D, Dalin, Seymour Inlet — Broken back; hopes to be ott soon. Mr. Ronn, Seymour Inlet—Leg injury; feeling fine. Mr. Gullett, Harvey Logging— Throat injury. Julius Kriefe, Kamloops — Spine injury; sleeping. Ken Wilson, Western Plywoods —Hurt in waist; up on crutches. _P. Constantine, H. & W. Log- ging, Squamish — Broken leg; hopes to be out soon. M. Nordus, Prince George — Leg and foot injuries; coming along slowly. L. Homes, M. & M. Logging— Knee injury; Mr. Homes would like to say ‘hello” to everyone at M. & M. Logging. G. Markle, Kelsea Bay. N. King, Fraser Mills. J. Rowley, Girodays — Ampu- tated leg. M. Rowling, Quesnel—Leg in- jury. Shaughnessy and St. Vincent’s During November, Sister Elsie Gray, of the W.A.,’ Local 1-217, IWA, distributed cigarettes, and candy and Lumber Workers to the following patients: John Fraser, Fraser Mills — Was in Shaughnessy Hospital; has now returned home. J. A, Blake, Ace Industries— Was in St. Vincent’s; has now returned home. Lourdes Hospital Brothers Gordon McEntee and C. Simpson visited Lourdes Hos- pital, Campbell River, B.C., on Sunday, December 3, and distri- buted cigarettes, B.C. Lumber Workers and candy bars to the following: Joe Fish, Camp 5, Bloedel — Three fractured ribs; getting along fine. James McMahon, Camp 8, E.R.T. — Scalded ankles and heels; doing fine. Chas, Ralston —Cartilidge re- moved from right knee. Sick Lists from General, St. Paul’s, King’s Daughters Held over. 1-217 WA NOMINATES CONVENTION DELEGATES A good attendance marked the regular business meeting of the Women’s Auxiliary to Local 1-217, IWA, held on Wednesday, |December 6, in the Board Room of the Local office, 45 Kingsway. Mrs. Flora B, Gladu was wel- comed as a new member. Members and wives of union workers were informed that the Army and Navy Stores and the Up Co. are on the “We Do Not Patronize” list. Nominations for fraternal dele- gates to the coming District Con- vention of the IWA were opened and will be continued at the January meeting. Elections will be conducted in January. Hospital report showed that Sisters P, Fulljames and R. Cum- mins visited 39 patients in St. Paul’s Hospital, and Sisters M. Slarks and Alison Brown visited | approximately 60 patients. Sis- ters J. McKenzie and L, Busch visited 40 patients at General Hospital, while Sister Elsie Gray called on one patient at_Shaugh- nessy and one at St. Vincent's Hospital. ‘ The Press Committee consists of Sisters M. Paterson, Elsie Gray and Jean McKenzie for the remaining six months. The social, which was held at Sister Fulljames’, was a great Success and a good time was had by all. ; The Hospital Committee’ for December is as follows: General Hospital — Sisters V. Wilde, E. Mauro, M. Paterson, J. McKen- zie and Elsie Gray; St. Paul’s Hospital—Sisters J. Clarkson and Flora B. Gladu; Shaughnessy and St. Vincent’s Hospitals—Sis- ter Elsie Gray. ANEY BUSINESS GUIDE “ESQUIRE” Men’s Wear (Graham Mowatt) Complete Stock of Work and Dress Clothing “THE STORE WITH THE POPULAR BRANDS” BRITISH COLUMBIA MEAT MARKET CHEMAINUS, B.C. For Quality Meats at Moderate Prices Phone 253 We Deliver R My My My My 2 2 i % CHEMAINUS BUSINESS GUIDE Al Biggs BARBER SHOP MAPLE ST. CHEMAINUS, B.C. 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