November 1, 1951 B.C. LUMBER WORKER Page 3 LOCAL 1-357, NEW WESTMINSTER Geo. Home On Tidewater Board George Home, Secretary of the B.C, Federation of Labor, has been named by Local 1-357 IWA as the Union’s nominee on the Conciliation Board which will shortly hear the dispute at Tidewater Forest Products Ltd. The company’s nominee is the Managing-Di- rector of the firm. Main issue in dispute is union security. Quarterly meeting of the B.C. District Council, Nov. 3-4, will hear a request from the Local Union for determination of pol- iey on the rights of employers to conduct individual bargaining. The opinion is held by the Local Union officials that unless a sa- tisfactory policy is negotiated with Forest Industrial Relations Ltd., arbitration may be neces- sary. The issue arose at Thurston & Flavelle Ltd., when the employer attempted to gain the consent of DISTRICT 12 HEAD DIES News of the sudden death of Brother M. Heinritz, President of District 12 IWA on October 21, was received during the past week by the officers of the B.C. District Council IWA. Burial services were conducted’ on October 24. Messages of condolence were forwarded by District Officers to the officers of District 12 and relatives, expressing deep regret at the passing of a bro- ther with whom they had been actively associated as recently a the International Conven- ‘ion. individual employees to holiday arrangements, thereby by-pass- ing the Union. Interpretation was rendered by FIR which would indicate that the union is the sole bargaining authority on all matters except tose referred to in “certain clauses of the hours of work ar- ticle in the agreement. It is hoped that, as the question is one of general concern, District policy may be defined clearly. Pacific Veneer Alleged abuse of the contract provision for two daily rest per- iods has necessitated conferences between the plant committee and management at Pacific Veneer. Because of reports that some em- ployees were unduly extending rest periods a warning was is- sued by the management, threat- ening loss of rest periods to the culprits for the balance of the week, This was interpreted by some supervisors as giving them auth- ority to demand that all employ- ees requiring a brief absence from work should show cause, Strenuous protest by female em- ployees: produced the result that the matter will be investigated by Local Union officers and dis- cussed further with company of ficials. Victimization of a Sub-Local Chairman by his foreman in which his shift and lunch period was changed whenever a lunch- time union meeting was pending has created a dilemma in a local plant. Possible solution may be the election of a new chairman. Education Program Under authority of the mem- NEW WESTMINSTER BUSINESS GUI Gordon’s Florist For Flowers Designed Especially for You Phone: N.W. 3722. 1962 Kingsway South Burnaby, B.C. Fisher Drug Co. Ltd. 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Offico Hours 9-5:30 Evenings by Appointment Telephone 352! : Rooms 2-3 Royal Frasor Building bership meeting, the Local Un- jon Education Committee plans to start at least one class on a trade union educational subject, provided fifteen or more mem- bers apply for admission. If the demand warrants, special provi- sion will be made for those on night shift. Last membership meeting ex- pressed support for the fight of the Marine Workers’ & Boiler- makers’ Union against the Labor Relations Board, and authorized a_ financial contribution to the ‘Defend the 40-Hour Week Fund”. First meeting of the Political Action Committee for the season will be held in the IWA Hall Sunday, November 18, at 2 p.m. All plants are asked to take notice, z . Amateur Night The Local Union will sponsor an Amateur Night in the Acad- emy Theatre in Maillardville, commencing November 3. The program will be in the nature of a talent quest to encourage young performers. Mitchell Home From Holiday District Secretary-Treasurer George Mitchell resumed his duties in the [WA District Office last Monday after a two weeks’ holiday: spent with his family on an extended motor tour through the States of Orego’, Washington and Cali- fornia. During his holiday, the Dis- trict Secretary took the op- portunity to investigate lum- bering operations in the red- wood belt of California. “Too much bull-work,” was his com- ment when questioned on his opinion with regard to redwood operations. He might easily have expressed the same opin- ion with regard to the moun- tain of work which awaited him on his return, 1-85 Xmas Party Planned Local 1-85 sponsored a Dance and Social in the Connelly Hall, Port Alberni, Saturday, Oct. 27. Proceeds will be used to finance the Christmas Party which is annually staged for the delight of the younger generation. Crew at Kennedy Lake recent- ly voted to work overtime, al- though extra time required for building a necessary road has been taken into consideration. APL Camp 1, by a vote of 81- 71, decided to allow overtime on Saturdays, provided this is/done in accordance with the policy recommended by the District Council, Each man is allowed to |.determime whether he works overtime or not. Alberni Tie Co. crew elected Jim Hickie as committee chair- man and head job steward, Bud Handly is Executive Board mem- ber. Negotiations are under way for a contract in this newly-cer- tified operation. The trouble with Hollywood plots is that they seem to be di- rected against the audience. SOWN, 1 TOLD You to Satie Tae onnSewr WHEN We “INE 19) SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS Two important social events the calendar of Local 1-217, IW. Social and Dance will be held in IWA members’ children will be s' the Local Union Social Committ Plans laid for the Softball So- cial and “Dance, November 10, promise that the affair’ will be lively and entertaining, in, all program arrangements. An un- usually attractive door prize will be offered in a draw. Tickets are on sale through all shop stew- ards, in the hope that all opera- tions will be represented. The coupons attached to the tickets for refreshments will be redeemed with brands not la- belled “hot”, because of wise pre- cautions taken by the Committee In a review of recent activities in the Local Union, President Lloyd Whalen reports: Local 1-217 recently organiz- ed the Marpole Wood Co. Ltd. and irimediately proceeded to negotiate a contract—the same rates and same written contract as in effect in the industry. The main question in dispute between the Company and the Union was the question of over- time rates for Saturday and Sun- day work. We are very pleased to report that we have been suc- cessful in negotiating wage rates in the Marpole Wood on a par with the sawmills — the same The operating engineers (AFL) are again attempting to raid the engineers in Local 1-217 jurisdiction. They have spread the same phony line to the en- gineers and firemen at, North- West Cedar (Homalko Diy.). Considerable time has been necessary to talk personally to the engineers and firemen con- vineing them that their place is with the rest of the workers in the IWA. While the AFL engi- eers have applied for certifica- tion, we feel certain that the en- gineers and firemen at this plant now realize the danger of split- ting the workers in the lumber industry and they, no doubt, will stay with the IWA. 24-hour Meeting Peter Chaychuk, our chief IWA shop steward at Kashmir Lumber, was discharged with- out proper cause. Whalen and Hodgson, officials of Local 1- 217, along with the job stew- ards immediately met with the management of the Kashmir Lumber and at their first meet- ing were not successful in re- instating Brother Chaychuk. The crew decided to hold a meeting and continue this meeting in session until such time as their discharged mem- ber was reinstated. The meet- ing continued in session from Friday, 12 noon, October 17th, until 10 a.m., October 18th. The meeting was immediately adjourned when the company reinstated Brother Chaychuk on the same job, worked on prior to being discharged, with full seniority right8. The IWA members in Kashmir Lumber must be complimented for their Proud wife about husband who redueed, “For his achievement in organic chemistry, he has won the Nobelly Prize.” 22-Hour Meeting Ends “Kashmir Dispute” are being given high priority on ‘A, Vancouver. The IWA Softball the Ell-Mar Ballroom, Kingsway at Gladstone, November 10. The Annual Christmas Party for all taged in the Denman Auditorium, Sunday, December 9. Plans are receiving the careful attention of ee and the Women’s Auxiliary. in respect to the Brewery Work- ers on strike. _~ If popular support is given, these social evenings, the Com- mittee in cooperation with the Women’s Auxiliary plans to con- duct a series of such events at regular intervals. The Christmas Party for the kiddies will require a host of volunteer workers, and all those interested are requested to re- port to the Local Union office, or attend the Local Union meeting, Arcadian Hall, November 18. Marpole Wood Lined Up working agreement and overtime rates, q Welsh Lumber Company has been recently organized into our Local and negotiations have com- menced and we are looking for- ward to arriving at a settlement in the very near future. The Ocean City Sawmills Ltd. have leased the mill known as River Sawmills. Our Local has been successful in negotiating a contract and having same signed» by the above-mentioned opera- tors. The wages and conditions are on a par with all other con- tract terms as in the Coast saw- mills. AFL Propaganda Countered solidarity. Our :Local Union has applied for certification for the employ- ees of Horne Brothers Sawmill Co. Ltd. We are anticipating re- ceiving certifications for bargain- ing rights for this operation in the near future and we will im- mediately proceed to negotiate a contract as in effect in the rest of the industry. &® Last longer . . . protect your hands - from injury ' better... Union made. VANCOUVER, B.C. SAN FRANCISCO — TAILORS — LOAN MONEY ON Suits, Overcoats, etc. Loggers’ Boots, Sleeping Bags, Suitcases, Radios, Watches and Rings Expert Watch Repairing UNREDEEMED Suits and Caulk Boots For Sale MAIL ORDER 52 West Hastings Street, VANCOUVER, B.C. EE 9. W. 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