2 B.C. LUMBER WORKER FROM PAGE 1 Health Plan Next infiltration of Communists. He attacked the evils of unplanned immigration, calculated to break down standards established by organized labor, and urged an effective protest. . President Frank Howard, Lo- eal 1-71, IWA, representing: the host Local Union, welcomed the delegates and paid a tribute to the solidarity and record of the IWA. He called for action on nu- merous problems, and referred to the contribution made by the Loggers’ Local to the growth of the Union, " Guest speakers heard during the convention proceedings in- eluded International President A. L. Hartung; International Secre- tary-treasurer, Carl Winn; Sec- retary-treasurer, Donald Mac- Donald, Canadian Congress of Labor; H. Landon Ladd, IWA Eastern Canada Director; Com- missioner Chris Pritchard, Work- men’s Compensation Board; Hon. John Cates, Minister of Labor; International 2nd Vice-president; Claude Ballard; George Home, Secretary, B. C. 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BRICKER, Jeweller EXPERT WATCH, JEWELRY & CLOCK REPAIRS WATCHES AND DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RINGS CHEMAINUS, B.C, More than two hundred resolu- tions were considered by the Resolutions Committee (Rae Ed- die, Chairman), and presented to the convention in consolidated form. When the committee was discharged-on the final day of the convention, with a vote of appreciation, disposition had been made of all the resolutions re- ceived from the Local Unions. Organization problems as dealt with by the Organization Com- mittee, (Fréd Fieber, Chairman), touched off a debate which re- vealed a deeply-rooted interest in the Union’s welfare. Final deci- sions opened the way to a vigor- ous expansion program. The Political Action Commit- tee (Sandy Naylor, Chairman), after prolonged committee ses- sions, presented a formula to the delegates for the maintenance of existing policy, which won ma- jority approval. Constitutional intricacies, which often puzzle delegates, were sim- plified by the Committee on Gon- stitution and by-laws (Andy Smith, Chairman) and _all legal technicalities were satisfactorily ironed out. _ Proof of wide-spread interest in the development of credit unions was found in the recep- tion given the report of the con- vention committee on Credit Union and Co-operatives. The proposal to stimulate this devel- opment still further was unani- mously endorsed. : Officers’ Report The Officers’ Report Commit- tee did not escape the usual mo- tions “to refer back” but emerg- ed from all skirmishes with their main recommendations somewhat whittled down, but still contain- ing their essential purpose. The Sergeant - at - Arms Com- mittee were kept so very busy supplying information to the delegates, administering to their comfort, and counting votes, that one delegate suggested a new system should be introduced. He lamented the fact, that, as dele- gates, the members of this com- mittee were not given a greater opportunity to follow the busi- FROM PAGE 1 Finances lish a sound administration, as a prelude to their attainment of full self-sustaining status. The additional work required in this respect will require an ad- dition to the full-time staff, it was pointed out. Other recommendations, such as one in support of a Health and Welfare Plan, were also discuss- ed in other committees and in connection with other resolutions and were merged in the general convention decisions. The Officers’ Report Committee of the convention commended the District and Local Union officers on the progress achieved during the past year, and in principle agreed with plans outlined for expanded activities during the ensuing year. In a review of the past year’s activities the District Officers stated in part: Report “The past year has been an eventful one in spite of the cha- otic National and International conditions. Your District Officers point with pride to the tremen- dous growth of membership dur- ing the past year, and the high monthly average membership maintained during 1951. This reflects a great deal of credit on the administration of the Local Unions and on the Business Agents, Officers, and particularly upon the rank and file shop stewards on the job. To them we say: “You have accomp- lished a great deal durine the past year and a good job has been done.” We hope the same vigor and vitality will be applied dur- ing the coming year, resulting in 100% organization of the indus- try, both on the Coast and in the Interior. THE LECKIE LOGGER UNION MADE IN B.C Interior in the province to estab- | | ness of the convention. 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