B.C. LUMBER WORKER Page 9 the international labor movement. Representatives of the two in- ternational unions, one of which is the Communications Workers America, CIO-CCL, have been gaged in placing before the telephone work- ‘ ers the advan- tages of affilia- tion with one of two international bodies. Within the next few weeks, the telephone workers will be asked to vote on the question. Un- der their constitution a two- thirds majority will be required to authorize international affilia- tion. The IWA Decision We may tell the telephone workers that on two separate oc- easions IWA members have faced @: question, and firmly decided on international affiliation. The mndeniable result has been in- creased strength and prestige, and greatly improved bargaining power. Bp oresiven's cow ate Phone Workers Welcome ‘THE Hue aves other unions affiliated with the B.C. Fed- eration o! bor in expressing the hope that th the B.C. Federation of Telephone Gyerkan will join the ae a Members of the IWA have found inspiration to work as trade unionists, while realizing that they have the opportunity to stand with their fellow-workers, in an organized, way behind the world-wide struggle for better living standards and social secur-; y. In the measure that the IWA has given to the cause of interna- tional unionism,; the IWA has richly gained by sharing in the general social progress. Tell Them! IWA members are invited to make their views known on this subject to telephone workers with whom they may be acquainted. A vote by the telephone work- ers to accept international affilia- tion will be a victory for the cause of organized labor in Brit- ish Columbia. When the time comes for the further decision as to the exact affiliation, the IWA hopes to welcome the organized telephone workers into still closer affiliation through the CWA. weressions I . By Tom Mackenzie wish to clarify an incorrect impression that has been created in respect to my column. All columns appearing in the Lumber Worker under this heading haye been written by myself and it is unfortunate and I am sincerely sorry that the by-line was left off my last literary effort. 1 never have in the past, nor do I now, wish to make anonymous statements about anything or anybody. (Editor’s note: We apologize.) HAD THE PLEASURE of presenting the Union’s case to the Conciliation Board set up to hear the dispute between our- selves and the Interior operators and was gratified to hear that the Board, by majority decision, had recommended essentially the same deal as we had worked out in preliminary negotiations. It was amusing to hear the cries of poverty, particularly when trade magazines such as the Truck Logger and the West Coast Lum- berman speak glowingly of the prospects of greater profits and demand during the coming year. THE W.1.U.C. in Cranbrook representing the workers in 7 operations proudly announces that they have worked out a deal with the CMA giving the workers 20c per hour and last year’s con- tract. Another positive indication that the forces of reaction in our country are not all members of the CMA but that some of them are masquerading under the cloak of Trade Unionism and will stoop to any depths if they feel such. stooping will embarass the legitimate Trade Union move- ment, Shades of 1948, but watch out for the back-fire, boys. DENVER is a beautiful city (so the tourist folders say) but give me the Pacific Northwest any day. Most of the boys seem- ed to be bothered with early- morning headaches, undoubtedly caused by the altitude—5260 feet. This did not detract from the real work that our Convention accomplished during its five-day session. The two major items of business were sponsored by Dis- trict No. 1. Our new draft Con- stitution was endorsed by the Convention and will be submitted in draft form to the membership in a referendum ballot. Our reso- lution to implement the provi- sions of the Constitution in re- spect to the direction of organi- pai by ee zational work was carried on a roll-call yote and once again con trol of this vitally important part of our Union is back in the hands of the membership. MANY THANKS to our Am- erican brothers who assisted so greatly in accomplishing these two important projects. The bi- ennial nomination of officers took place and there was an abund- ance of politicking finally result~ ing in a contest for all positions except that of International Sec- retary-treasurer. YM AWAY to Cranbrook to beat the drums in favor of ac- cepting the Conciliation award and by next issue we should know whether a strike is going to be necessary in the Interior this year. ARTI PAULASSARI Will anyone knowing the whereabouts of Ahti Paulas- sari please contact Dr. G. Morse, Haney, B.C. D. W. MARKLAND WANTED VERY URGENT — Daniel Webster Markland please contact your sister Amy Elizabeth, Mrs. Charles Mil- ler of 13312 Hampshire, De- troit 13, Michigan, USA. WCB TO PROBE CAMP CHARGES On the eye of arbitration proceedings, instituted by Lo- cal 1-71 IWA on behalf of Chas. Petrie, Aero Camp, QCI, the claim was conceded by the company, and full settlement made of back pay owing from the date of his dismissal. The Union had contended that Su- perintendent George Bell had fired Petrie without proper cause. Serious Charges Startling report made by Karl Anderson regarding conditions at the logging camp of the Atwater Logging Co. has resulted in a request for investigation by the Workmen’s Compensation Board and the Board of Industrial Re- lations. The Local Union office was informed that the safety regulations have been ignored, inasmuch as no provision has been made for the satisfactory transportation of injured loggers to medical treatment. ‘ It was alleged that pay days are irregular, and that the crew members do not receive a state- ment of earnings. Apparently the provisions of the Annual Vaca~ tions Act are ignored, and, still Worse, the pay increases and cost of living bonus awarded the 4 Coast logging industry have not : been paid. Local Union officials point out that the camp is not organized or certified, but that this situa- tion is likely to be rectified short- ly if the company hopes to retain a crew, Membership Up Again The Loggers’ Navy has now completed a tour of all the iso- lated camps, with the result that organization and membership of the Sub-Locals is once more close to the level established before the five season shut-down. 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