September 7, 1951 B.C. LUMBER WORKER Page 3 “LONE-WOLVES” IN 1-357 FACE DISCIPLINE A full complement of dele- gates for the IWA Interna- tional Convention in Denver and the convention of the Ca- nadian Congress of Labour in Vancouver was authorized at the last membership meeting [ 4 Local 1-357 IWA, New estminster. Elected as delegates to the IWA Convention were: Rae Eddie, Lawrence Vandale, J. S. Alsbury, A. Smith, Bob Brandt, Stan Engberg, Dan McBride, George Mitchell, Albert Rose, Otto Ekman, Joe Nashnik, Dick Thompson, Sandy Naylor, Ted Day, Les Smith, Jimmy Abrams, Art MacDonald, Roy Moore. Alternates elected were: Alex Archi- bald, Henry Switzer, Les Laxton, Ron Furness, Colin Prediger. Elected as delegates to the CCL Convention were: Pat Power, George Mitchell, Gray Fraser, Leo Stadnyk, Percy Harris, Alex Archibald, Doug Ferg, Les Lax- ton, Henry Switzer, Ron Furness, E. Boucher, Alternates: R. Winter, R. ‘alton, E. Larsen, J. Sundquist, J. lance, Bestwood Shingles A vote will now be taken at Best- wood Shingles to determine certifica- tion of the engineers employed in the plant. This was formerly held by the AEL Operating Engineers. The vote will be taken among those on the payroll as at July 23rd, Appointments Financial Secretary Lawrence Van- dale has been appointed CCL labor fepresentative on the Employment Ad- visory Committee, Unemployment In- surance Commission, New Westmin- ster, Business Agent Rae Eddie has. been named as the CCL member of the UIC Court of Referees. Discipline or... As an outcome of the defiant atti- tude taken by a few IWA members, in returning to work after the vaca- tion period one day too soon to allow for the statutory holiday, the Local Union at its Jast meeting resolved to summon before it those members who refuse to accept the decision of the majority and show cause why dis- ciplinary action should not be taken, Right of reference may also be claimed to deal with alleged attempts by employers to engage. in individual bargaining. Fraser Mills recently laid off 25 men in the door factory. It is assumed that a slackening in the house build- ing program is responsible. Alaska Pine has returned to full- time operations after a period of 3-4 weeks, Towing trouble, not Jog short- age, was the cause of curtailed em- ployment. New Building Plans for the new building planned by the Local Union have now been prepared and can be inspected by in- terested members. Approval will be sought at a special meeting of the IWA Society. Lyle Mountain, formerly an active member of the Local Union, re-visited his old friends during the past week. He reports that wages are- much higher in the United States and living costs lower. This he contended should spur Canadian unionists to wipe out the wage differential as soon as pos- sible, = Loggers Sports Thrill Crowd Labor Day celebrations at Lake Cowichan promoted by the Sub-local of 1-80, IWA, Proved to be an outstanding Success, and provided thrills aplenty for the large crowd of spectators, Winning team in the contest for the Grand Trophy was Meades Creek Camp with 27 * points over the nearest contend- er, Cayeuse Camp with 17 points. In the individual contests the winners were: Two-man power saw bucking, W. Holt and R. Al- berts, Meades Creek Camp, time one minute and 81 and three- tenths seconds; One-man power saw bucking, F. Borgerson, Meade Creek Camp, time, one minute and 41 4/5 seconds; Bye splicing, R. Wilkins, Meades Creek Camp, time two minutes and 81 seconds; Tree climbing contest, R. Wilkins, Meades Creek, time, 291/10 seconds; Long splicing, K. Halberg, and H. Nowicki, Camp 6, time 8 minutes 83 seconds; chopping, .S. White- side, Meades Creek, time 2 min- utes 32/5 seconds; choker set- ting, A. Lautsch and A. Lenec, Camp 6, time 19 seconds. 1-424 WINS 300 MEN Long list of new certifica- tions secured this year by Local 1-424, Prince George, was re- cently increased by another three certifications involving 300 employees. Firms certified’ were Simmons & Eberherr, Summit Contractors, and Northern Spruce, all of Prince George. z A well attended meeting was held at Dawson Creek in the Peace River area on Sunday, August 19. Those attending all signed up and a sub-local com- mittee was elected. Arrangements are underway to set up a sub-local office at Daw- son Creek and it is the intention of the Local to have an organizer stationed at Dawson Creek at some later date, As a result of the meeting and a whirlwind campaign at Daw- son Creek, application for certi- fication has been made for Wilson Freightways Limited and Fort St. John Lumber Company Ltd., both situated at Dawson Creek. Sixty men are affected by the ap- lication. business THE HUB has Men’s Wear. GOOD CLOTHES During the more than 50 years in the reputation of selling Good We sell no “Sec- onds” as “Specials” and have no misleading “Markdowns”. Established Over 50 Years earned 1-80 NAMES DELEGATES All Sub-locals of Local 1-80 were represented at the large and enthusiastic membership meeting held in the Odeon Theatre, Duncan, August 19, which elected delegates to the conventions of the Canadian Congress of Labor and the IWA International. Blected as Delegates to the IWA International Convention were: Ernest Boulet, Joe Morris, Ed Linder, T, Poje, G. Smythe, J. F, Colwell, P. MacDonald, J. T, Atkinson, Bob Waddy, Stan Heys, Gilbert Schofield, Al Smith, J. M. Milmore, Lawrence Jones, H. S. Smythe. Alternate delegates elected were: James Bailey, Fred Svens- son, C. F. Pierce, A. V. Watson, Ken Parsons, Lee Nelson, D. Peverett. The following were elected to the CCL Convention; E, Linder, George Smythe, Peter MacDon- ald, Tony: Poje, Ernest Boulet, Frank Telford, A. V. Watson, John T, Atkinson, Cecil Black, Gilbert Schofield, Stanley Heys. Alternate delegates elected to the CCL Convention were: J. F. Colwell, J. M. Gilmore, Fred Webster, L. Sibley, R. H. Hop- kins, Peter Helin, W. Draggon. INFLATION FAR FROM LICKED By Norman Chalmers Defenders of the Liberal Gov- ernment at Ottawa have been telling Canadians that current “short of controls” measures de- signed to combat high prices are the answer to their cost of living problems, Heading them up has been crack columnist Bruce Hut- chison writing in the July 15 issue of MacLean’s under the title, “Are We Licking Infla- tion?” The best answer to their argu- ments was provided by the cost of living index itself, which climbed another 3.5 points two weeks after Hutchison’s article came out in print. But it’s still worthwhile to take a look at the program they claim is more effec- tive than the direct action de- manded by “housewives who think inflation can be beaten by an easy control of prices, an at- tack on symptoms.” Government Claim Centrepiece of the government program is an attempt to cut down the amount of money in public hands to a level equivalent to goods and services available for purchase by Canadians. To do this they’re trying to reduce the number of dollars going out across the counters of Canadian lending institutions by “advice” to businessmen and bankers, and by boosting interest rates. The curbs on installment buying are closely tied to this program: pur- chases made with money not yet eared increase “excess” ‘cash running after goods. Labor’s Claim Labor’s objection is that where real shortages exist this tightening of credit facilities unaccompanied by direct con- trol measures has the same ef- fect as the high prices they are meant to eliminate. Com- modities are allocated to those who can pay for them rather than to those whose need is greatest. veel Fever) WORK : CGLOWES } Union made, of finest leather . . . wear like iron, comfortable as kid. VANCOUVER, B.C. HOLBERG Crew of Holberg Camp, Al- aska Pine and Cellulose Co., recently considered the request of the employer to work oyer- time, and by a decisive vote re- jected the six-day week. This camp has been working con- tinuotisly, it was reported to Local 1-71, IWA. Reporting on his recent tour through camps on the Queen Char- otte Islands, President Frank Howard, Local 1-71 IWA, states that IWA organization is showing steady im- provement. Shannon-Bay Camp is now. 100% IWA, and Justkatla Camp is all IWA with the exception of 12 crew, mem- bers, who will be contacted soon by the alert job stewards. In the latter camp, the committee have secured one end of a bunkhouse as a Union office, and are pushing IWA organiza- tion with vigor. Beatty Anchorage Committee now reports the camp 100%, with the lion’s share of the credit awarded to Secretary Bob Hirsted. Sandspit Camp of Northern Pulp- wood is staging a fresh drive for LEND AN EAR People who look down their noses at labor and constantly chant “you must increase pro- duction” might lend an ear to what Gilbert Jackson, prominent Canadian economist, ‘told a Se- nate committee recently. Jackson said Canada has in- creased its production faster than any other country. CREW REJECTS OVERTIME members to improve their present 80% standing. The freshly painted camp is expected to display the 100% bunkhouse signs everywhere very soon. Bob McAllister, job steward is spark- ing the drive. ‘Aero Camp is now recovering from the effects of the nearby bush fires and has elected a. new camp commit- tee: Chairman, “Scotty” Dobie, Sec- retary, J. Hodges, and Job Steward, “Red” McDiarmid. The new Union office will be established in the rear of the recreation hall. Margon Logging Co. is approxi- mately 90% IWA, with Job Steward Tom Boday prophecying that the 100% mark will be reached soon. ‘While on the Queen Charlotte Is- land, President Howard visited Sel- wyn Logging Co., contractor for Alaska Pine and Cellulose Co.’ A meeting resulted in the majority sign- ing their check-off forms. ‘ High spot of the President's tour was a large and enthusiastic meeting at Juskatla Camp, which was reported by Secretary Walter Harrington as breaking all records for interest and lengthy discussion, SAN FRANCISCO — TAILORS — LOAN MONEY ON Suits, Overcoats, etc. Loggers’ Boots, Sleeping Bags, Suitcases, Radios, Watches and Rings Expert Watch Repairing LOGGER. U)NIVOIN) MYAIDIE IN) B) C) UNREDEEMED Suits and Caulk Boots For Sale MAIL ORDER 52 West Hastings Street, VANCOUVER, B.C. 332 Carrall St. BIG 3 TAILORS MEN'S CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS © STORAGE SERVICE © Cleaning, Pressing and Expert Repairing Phone: MArine 1737 VANCOUVER 1530 W. 4th Ave. <<>> J. W. 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