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B.C. LUMBER WORKER

February 11, 1952

B.C. Fed. Seeks Talks
On CCF Candidates

Absorbing interest of 115 delegates,
Unions at the Eighth Annual Convention

of Labor, February 2-3,
ments in Victoria, and the
before and during an election.

Political action program ay
proved will enable continued sup-
port of CCL polley; a more direct
interest in selection of CCF can-
didates, and greater stress on
political education.

Henceforth the emphasis will
be placed on political education.
A resolution on this point en-
dorsed a program which will pro-
vide for educational institutes to
inform trade union members on
(a) the structure and functions
of government; (b) the organiz-
ing of political parties; (¢) legis-
lation affecting workers; and (d)
the need for legislative shop
stewards. ;

A further resolution on politi-
cal action was introduced and ap-
proved in the following terms:

“That we instruct the Fed-
eration Executive to call dele-
gates’ conferences in the indus-
trial areas to discuss potential
candidates and programs in
line with CCL policies.”

In addition to resolutions coy-
ering a wide range of demands
for legislation required by the
trade unions, the convention
urged:

That to counter any increase
in transportation rates, the
BCER he placed under public
ownership,

was the probable outcome of develop-
achievement of labor's legislative aims,

representing 53 Local
of the B.C. Federation

That immigration be halted
until local unemployment has
been eliminated.

That the distribution of milk
he subsidized to reduce the cost
to the consumer.

That monopoly control of
forest resources be curbed by
government action.

That the B.C. Telephone Co
Be placed under public owner-
ship.

That a government plan of
public automobile insurance be
introduced.

That the civie franchise be
extended to all citizens over 21
years of age.

That amendments to the Pro-
yincial Elections Act providing
for the transferable ballot be
not proclaimed.

That a public housing plan
be promoted for workers’
families,

That a Canadian Bill of
Rights be enacted, and that ne-
cessary steps be taken provin-
cially and municipally to com-
bat racial discrimination.

That more generous old age
pensions be provided, and that

a national health service plan
be demanded.

IWA Demands Changes In Laws

Delegates attending the [WA
District Convention found vi-
gorous objections to the pres-
ent unregulated immigration
and the effect on growing un-
employment. Action was urged
to alleviate hardships now ap-
parent,

The convention urged:

That the Federal Government
establish a planned immigration
policy in co-operation with the
National Employment Service.

That the Federal Government
strictly control immigration to
prevent any employer importing
labor.

That co-operation be establish-

ed with the trade unions to over-|

come hardships.
Genuine Legislation

Among other legislative
changes demanded were the fol-
lowing:

That waiting days for Un-
employment Insurance benefits

be eliminated.

That Hospital Insurance co-
insurance be abolished, and
that the scheme be financed
from consolidated revenue with
taxation based on ability to
pay.

That the ICA Act be amend-
ed as proposed by. the B.C.
Federation of Labor.

That de-certification of trade
unions be prohibited.

That the present monopolis-
tic control of forest manage-
ment licenses be restricted.

That Workmen’s Compensa-
tion benefits be increased to
80% of former earnings,

That immigrants be trained
in trade union practices.

That a public housing pro-

gram be provided for the needs
of workers.

That Old Age Pensions at the
rate of $100 a month be paid
at the age of 60.

IWA FIGHTS
IN EASTERN

BIAS.
CANADA

Startling story of IWA persecution at the hands of the On-
tario and Quebec Governments, as well as the employers, was told
in dramatic fashion by H. Landon Ladd, Eastern Canadian Direc-

tor of the IWA,
January 31.

In drawing a contrast between
conditions in British Columbia
and Eastern’ Canada, he stated
that the woodworkers in the East
looked to the West with admira-
tion and hope. The example set

LABOR CHOIR, sponsored by the Greater Y:
debut at the annual meeting of the Council. C)
able to assist at trade union functions.

‘ancouyer and Lower Mainland Labor. Council makes its
hoir under direction of Morgan Williams is now avail-

Loggers...

Barrington’s have

put the axe to

Sizes 34-52.

all clothing prices

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when addressing the Annual District Convention,

by the IWA in B.C. has proved
an inspiration to workers in the
East, he stated. They looked to
the West for leadership and help.

The speaker explained that the
employers, aware of the strength
exercised by the IWA in British
Columbia were determined to
crush any such development in
Ontario.

The propaganda used by the
employers, the Eastern Director
explained, was based on the at-
tempt to represent the IWA in
the East as “the biggest and red-
dest of Canada’s red unions”,

Notwithstanding all the great
difficulties, he assured his audi-

ence, the average basic wage had

been increased from 48 cents an
hour to $1.08 an hour. Member-
ship was now well in excess of
3,000. The Eastern Local Unions,
he declared, would soon form the
second district of the Interna-
tional in Canada.

disarmament.

That a genuine plan of for-
est conservation be introduced
as outlined. E

That Income Tax Form T4
be changed to permit entry of
deductions made for union dues
by employers.

That prices be rolled back to.
the levels of June, 1950.

That support be given peace-
ful negotiations toward world

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