Page 12 B.C. LUMBER WORKER November 1, 1951 Geo, Mitchell Reports. he UNION’S BUSINESS Education IWA Aim ‘THE recent IWA International Convention wisely decided that ‘our Union should institute a co-ordinated program of labor education. It was pointed out that there has been a lack of knowl- edge regarding trade union history, ethics, and procedure among the membership, and that this situation should be corrected. This decision is in accordance with the views repeatedly ex- pressed at the District Conven- tions in British Columbia. We have always held that trade union | education goes hand in hand with trade union organization. There was nothing visionary or impractical about the plans outlined by the on Int. Convention. ‘The educational program recom- mended as a start was to include training in trade union practices, history, and job-stewardship. Those Local Unions in the B.C. District, which have already em- barked on educational work dre to be commended for their ef- forts. Each such project has brought added strength to the Local Union concerned. The whole point is that still further stimulus must be given to such endeavors, in all Local Unions. Such educational work is vi- tally necessary to consolidate our organizational position, hold the loyalty of the membership, and prepare for the future lead- ership of our Union. The main purpose of this first phase of our educational work should be to draw on values es- tablished by past trade union ex- perience to determine higher yalues for tomorrow. In the IWA we have a wealth of such experience from which to draw in training for duties re- quired of those who take part in the administration of our Union. We also have the assurance that, whenever required, the Ca- nadian Congress of Labor will render assistance in presenting subjects of more general interest. Our immediate responsibility is to arouse interest in the value of such education and prepare to present practical subjects in a way that will retain interest. As Adolph Germer has so fre- quently reminded us, “When we stop learning, we stop living.” OTTAWA (CPA). — M. J. Coldwell, MP, estimates that in- flation will add approximately $170,000,000 to Canada’s defence costs in 1951. He told the govern- ment they could have saved that much on armaments if price con- trols had been imposed a year ago, before the outbreak of the Korean campaign. The Symbol of bl That 2 eet . é CUSTOM TAILORING aud EXCLUSIVE MEN’S WEAR DELIVERY IN 3 DAYS IF NECESSARY YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD 416 COLUMBIA ST. at NEW WESTMINSTER Publication date of the next Issue of the B.C. LUMBER WORKER is November 15. Deadline for ad copy is November 8 and for news copy November 9. - BCLonsentiWor Representing the Orgenized Loggers and Mill Werkers of B.C. 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