Page 2 B. Cc LUMBER WORKER 3 From page I LOGGERS ACT. ON FARES. Attention was directed to the attack upon the 40-hour week at- tempted by the employers. All Sub-Locals were alerted to the importance of maintaining this contract provision unimpaired. At the suggestion of the Local Union officers, plans were laid for a more determined effort to se- eure safe working conditions in all Coast logging camps. ‘The Lo- cal’s program will be co-ordinated in consultation with the District Safety Director. Considerable debate centred around the advisability of admit- ting to membership in the Local Union thre former members of the WIUC. In the interests of the Union’s general welfare, the ap- plications were again rejected, and no application will be made to have the ban lifted by the In- ternational Convention" this year. The decision was based on a de- termination to ward off all forms of disloyal ‘sabotage of Union policy. No sound proof had been given ‘that the applicants were prepared to give their first alle- giance to the IWA, it was con- tended. Dues Increase Steps will be taken by Local 1-71 to conduct a referendum to determine whether the member- ship dues should be increased to $2.50 a month. Ottawa Slums OTTAWA (CPA)—Bad_ hous- ing isn’t the responsibility of people who can’t afford a decent home. That’s the decision taken by Judge Jacques Boucher in Hull, P.Q., when he dismissed charges of non-support against a local citizen whose four -chil- dren were sleeping in an unheat- ed shed adjoining his house. The dwelling, like most slum housing in greater Ottawa, is virtually in the shadow of Can- ada’s Parliament buildings. A wife with horse sense never becomes a nag. * The contract demands favored by the delegates for presentation to the District Convention includ- ed, a health and welfare plan, a guaranteed daily rate for fallers and buckers, incorporation of the COL bonus in the wage scale, with an increase in addition, the Union Shop, travel time and fare allowances, and other contract improvements. A POLICY FOR PEACE | Resolution of Local 1-71, IWA, meeting in Annual Convention and dealing with the subject of world peace is as follows: WHEREAS: In the present highly critical international situ- ation, we maintain our support of policies based onthe defense of democracy and the attainment of world peace and security. The ag- gressive threats of Soviet expan- stonism in the world cannot suc- cessfully be met by military measures alone, Our foreign policy must be de- signed to protect_and ‘safeguard our national welfare, and this can only be done by encouraging and assisting the people of the world to improve living standards and widen political liberties, An econ- omically-sound and progressive Canada can.be the basis for a free world. 4 THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED: That we pursue every effort to obtain genuine disarma- ment, including international con- trol of atomic energy with full power of inspection. We should unalterably pledge ourselves to a Good Neighbor policy toward the peoples of the whole world. We accept the ob- vious trath that peace and pros- perity are indivisible. 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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL NEW ICFTU FLAG—The newly-designed flag of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions was officially placed on public display at ICFTU’s second World Congress in Milan, Italy. The flag designed by the Flemish artist, Rene Boschmans, symbolizes the ICFTU slogan, “Bread, Peace, and Freedom”—an ear of corn, olive branch of torch of liberty. 40-Hr. Week In Danger Home Tells 1-71 Stern warning of the threat to the 40-hour week in the lumber industry caused by actions of the Labor Relations Board was sounded by George Home, Secretary of the B. C. Federation of Labor, speaking before the Annual Conven- ‘tion of Local 1-71, IWA, December 28. He cited the details of the action against the Marine Workers’ & Boilermakers’ Union in the Vancouver wooden shipyards. In support of his contention that the Labor Relations Board has assumed powers which set aside the rights of the trade unions to determine overtime policy, he traced the steps by which this was accomplished in the wooden shipyards. The relevant points as stated by the speaker were: The Marine Workers and Boil- ermakers’ Union held a 2-years’ contract in the yards, with a clause providing for re-opening on wages after one year. When the Union’ sought to re-open the question of wages, the employers refused to discuss this matter with the Union. They said that the contract terms would be ful- filled, “no more, no less”. The Union thereupon took the posi- tion that it would follow the same policy, and held to the contract provisions for overtime. strictly in accordance with the letter of the contract. Order Requested The companies then applied to the Labor Relations Board, al- leging restriction of production, and requesting an order compell- ing the Union’s members to work overtime as requested. In argument before the Board, the Union contended that the contract grievance procedure had been by-passed, and asked for a ruling on this point. After some delay, the Union was notified that the grievance procedure did not apply to the employers in this instance. In all that followed the Board ignored the provisions of the contract, and substituted its own rulings. Pre-judged The Union was finally notified, without a charge being laid, or evidence being heard that it had been guilty of an illegal strike. The Union was found guilty in advance, as it Was requested to appear before the Board and show cause why it should not be de-certified. The employers re- fused to lay any charges, against which the Union might defend itself. The judgment rendered by Mr, Justice Farris, it was pointed out, stipulated that the individual had the right to refuse overtime. He stated, however, that the Union cannot take away this right any more than the employer. The net result, it was argued, is that the principle of collective bargaining has been set aside by whim of the Board, The matter of overtime policy has been made a matter of indi- vidual bargaining, irrespective of the terms of the contract. Wide Open Evidently the Labor Relations Board has-opened the way for employers to apply for an order to issue from the Board of In- dustrial Relations instead of per- mits, to.establish overtime condi- tions. Under such a procedure, the rights of the Union under the contract might easily be abrogat- ed, and overtime made compul- sory without recourse. The speaker directed attention to the policy pursued by the Board, when the employers at- tempted to compel workers to join a rival union,. When the CCL union protested, it was informed by the Board that it had no sta- tus, and that therefore it had no means of redress against unfair labor practices by the employers. This placed the Union in the position where it was subject to penalties under the Act, but could not secure the protection of the Act against damaging action by the employers, In the opinion of the speaker, the Board had openly served the interests of the employers, and crushed the rights of the workers, 1-71 Delegates Delegates to the IWA District Convention were selected by Lo- cal 1-71, IWA, at the annual con- vention, December 28, They were: Jas. McFarlan, Ozzie Mattila, Dick Hogg, Fred Fieber, Frank Howard, Al Powers, Ray Norden, N. Hedman, Russ Hunter, Frank Draper, Harry Beamer, Daye eae Jimmy Ray, and R. ‘iro. 3 Famed For District Convention — Next membership meet of Local 1-357, IWA, New West- minster, will be held in the Ca- nadian Legion Hall, January 27, and will close nominations for officers and elect delegates to the convention of the B.C, Federation of Labor. The balloting committee to be appointed will, it is intended, secure the services of members at present unemployed, if such preference proves practicable, Expectation is that mills clos- ed for the holiday season will all ~ resume full-time operations dur- ing the present week, Action has been launched by the Local Union officers to clear up a difficult point in administ; tion of the Unemployment Ing ance Act. The case has been ei of a man who had been unem- ployed six months and who secur- ed only one day’s employment when the plant closed down for the vacation period. Under the present interpretation of the Act he does not qualify, Delegates Elected Rae Eddie has been elected to serve another term on the Dis- trics Executive Board. Delegates elected to the IWA B.C. District Council are: Andy Smith, Lawrence Vandale, Leo Stadnyk, Gray Fraser, Bob Brandt, Dan McBride, Ron Wal- ton, Albert Rose, Roy Moore, Otto Eckman, Joe Nashnik, Art fetta, and George White- law. Elected as delegates to IWA District Convention are: Rae Eddie, J. S. Alsbury, Andy Smith, George Mitchell, Jack Sundquist, .Lawrence Vandale, Sandy Naylor, Leo Stadnyk, Ted Day, Ron Walton, Art MacDon- ald, Otto Eckman, Gray Fraser, Joe Nashnik, Bob Brandt, Les Smith, Alex Archibald, Dan Me- Bride, Albert Rose, Roy Moore, Henry Switzer, Stan Engberg, Dave Hain. Representation was based on dues months returns averaging 5244 from November, 1950, «to October, 1951. L. WHALEN HEADS 1-217 Results of the membership referendum for election of offi- cers in Local 1-217, TWA, as announced recently, declared the following elected: President, Lloyd Whalen (re- elected); Ist Vice-president, Bob Watters (re-elected); 2nd Vice-president, Harry Bards- ley; Financial Secretary, Stu- art M. Hodgson (re-elected); Recording Secretary, Les Rob- erts; Conductor, Colin Wood; 3-year Trustee, Bert Full- james, ~ A run-off vote will be held for the office ‘of Warden, as neither of the two candidates, John Busch and Cy McKellar, secured a clear majority. Victoria Street KAMLOOPS BUSINESS GUIDE COMMODORE CAFE Kamloops’ Leading Restaurant Since 1927 Kamloops, B. C. HANEY HANEY BUSINESS GUIDE “ESQUIRE” MEN'S WEAR (Graham Mowatt) Complete Stock of Work and Dress Clothing » ey JHE STORE WITH THE POPULAR BRANDS” BRITISH COLUM!