Page 2 ‘ B.C. LUMBER WORKER STRIKERS WIN ALL DEMANDS Determination displayed by IWA strikers at Lama Wood Products, Vancouver, has been rewarded by a settlement which secures for them the coast coniract terms and rates, with cost of living bonus, and retroactive adjustments. Conferences between officials of Local 1-217 IWA and man- agement before the Labor Re- lations Board culminated in this victory on August 4, and the pickets were recalled. Hearty congratulations were extended to the strikers by District 3rd Vice-President Fred Fieber on behalf of the B.C. District Council when speaking over the Green Gold radio program. He said that the manner in which IWA members at Lama Wood Pro- ducts had accepted the risks, inconvenience, and sacrifice of strike action with unwavering resolution to gain their just rights, commanded the admira- tion of the entire Union. Local 1-367 Mission Local Forges Ahead; K. A. Smith New President Striking progress achieved during the past year by Local 1-367 IWA was indicated in the officers’ report submitted to the Annual Meeting in Mission, August 12. Revenue had been in- creased by over $12,000, membership by more than 700, and new | Shaw, K. A. Smith, certifications secured numbered 19. tional Convention elected were: W. R. Franklin, R. Franklin, Neil E. Del Rio. Alternates, J. Borthwick, J. Hun- ‘A new sub-office had been es- terior, and warned his audience ter, R. Sinclair. tablished at Hope to service the of its vital importance to Coast |- Delegates to the annual con- needs of the membership in that workers. area. An organizational drive in the Stave Lake and Harrison Lake areas had proved most suc- cessful. ; The meeting was addressed by District Sec.-Treasurer George Mitchell, who warmly congratu- lated the officers and members on the efficient and progressive ad- ministration of the Local Union’s affairs, He pointed to the fact that the growth of the Local Un- ion had been due to the stress placed upon organization, and that this would prove the key- note of success for the entire district. The Secretary urged full sup- port of the struggle for better wages and conditions in the In- 00 OPS BUSINESS COMMODORE CAFE GUID Kamloop’s Leading Restaurant Since 1927 Victoria Street Kamloops, B. C. ‘HANEY BUSINESS GUIDE ESQUIRE’? MEN’s Wear (Graham Mowatt) Complete Stock of Work and Dress Clothing “THE STORE WITH THE POPULAR BRANDS” HANEY BRITISH COLUMBIA PORT AUBERNI BUSINESS GUIDE | MacGREGOR’S MEN’S WEAR For Everything a Man Wears WORK, SPORT or DRESS We Can Afford to Sell the BEST for LESS . 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INSURANCE and REAL ESTATE DUNCAN, 131 Jubilee Street LAKE COWICHAN Old Post Office Rd. Duncan, B. C. tation St. a) Telepnons 180 Officers Elected Officers elected ‘and installed on the occasion were: Presi- dent, K, A. Smith; Ist Vice- President, R. G. Sinclair; 2nd Vice-President, R. Franklin; Financial Secretary, Neil Shaw; j Recording Secretary, W. Hayes; Conductor, E. Del Rio; Warden, J. Fritsche; 3-year trustee, J. Borthwick; Board Member, W. R. Franklin. Delegates to the IWA Interna- vention of the Canadian Congress of Labor elected were: R. Frank- lin, K. A. Smith, W. R. Franklin, W. Hayes. Alternates, J. Hunter, R. Sinclair, J. Haggerty, J. Borthwick, R. Scobie, D, Teal. | “The meeting endorsed a, reso- lution urging the negotiation of union shop agreements before any temporary extension of the hours of work is permitted. Plans were laid to promote a wider educational program dealing with trade union administration and safety. TIDEWATER BUCKS 1-357 CERTIFICATION From page I -STRIK settlement could be was affirmed. Ruling of the Labor Relati Board in the matter was re- served, ae: Strike-breaking Tactics It was further stated the Union's officers that the b ent strike-breaking tactics em ployed by the company highly provocative and were terly resented Lise the striking employees, The Union was being by-passed and individual strikers were subjected to unfair pressure in order to undermine morale on the picket line, they said. Notwithstanding the vicious propaganda directed by the com- pany against them, the strikers have firmly and unanimously held to their original demands of Coast wages and conditions. They have given steadfast support to the position taken by the strike committee, it was reported by the District President, foll his recent visit to Quesnel. “The solidarity displayed by the Ques- nel plywood workers deserves our unqualified support,’ he stated. Violent prejudice against all trade union organization by the employer is alleged by the officers of Local 1-357 IWA to be the sole reason for the pro- test made by the Tidewater Forest Products Ltd, Port Kells, against IWA certifica- tion. As 90% of the employees have signed. up with the IWA, it is predicted that after a hearing before the Labor Rela- tions Board the employer will find it necessary to modernize his attitude toward labor- management relations. This incident is the climax in a series of clashes with the em- ployer who has resorted to every strategy to prevent organization among his employees, but who has now been brought face to face with the law. Negotiations with Brooks Woodworking Plant are nearing a settlement and it is anticipated that an agreement will be signed at an early date. Engineers Come Back The Local Union is now apply- ing for the re-certification of the engineers in the plant of Best- wood Shingles Ltd. who were formerly certified by the Operat- ing Engineers AFL, The union. officials were com- pletely mystified when the Labor Relations Board officer checking the membership records also ask- ed for the production of the membership records for the en- tire plant. This gave rise to speculation that in future the Board would recognize IWA cer- tification for a plant as including all employees. Insurance Appeals Officials of the Local Union have attained considerable suc- cess in dealing with claims for Unemployment Insurance bene- fits and compensation which were in doubt. The volume of work in this respect has steadily in- creased. Members are asked to consult their Local Union officers when leaving their employment that the necessary documents may be properly completed. It has been found that this prevents any mis- interpretation of the circum- stances, should an appeal to the court of referees be necessary. It is important, that the reasons | for ‘severance of employment be stated clearly and exactly. Log Shortage A serious shortage of logs in the New Westminster plants is a matter of grave concern at pres- ent. Unless the situation is ree- tified, more mills are expected to close, and others to lay off sec- ond shifts, Report has been received at the Local Union office that R. Finnegan, an employee of Capi- Jano Timber Co., who was seri- ously injured in a motor acci- dent at Ellensburg, Wash., is past the crisis in his hospitaliza- tion and is now rapidly improv- ing in health. ; Announcement is made that if rain falls on August 19, the date of the annual picnic, post- ponement will be made to the following Sunday. August 26. The gala event will be staged at Queens Park, New Westmin- ster. 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