B.C. LUMBER WORKER o. of its ultimate objectives.” ‘The President spoke before one of the largest rallies yet held of IWA members from all Sub-Lo- cals of Local. 1-80, IWA, sum- moned to the Annual Meeting for nomination of officers and elec- tion of delegates to the Union’s councils, Major tasks before the IWA ‘were outlined by the President as he described the fight to estab- lish effective organization among the woodworkers in Eastern Ca- nada, and the pending negotia- tions in the Pacific Northwest. He traced the potential threat the organized areas which ex- in those regions where wages and working conditions have been depressed by employer intimida- tion. CIO-PAC The role of organized labor in the United States with regard to the existing political situation was outlined by the guest speak- er, as he stressed the importance of CIO-PAC. His audience was also brought up to date on the progress of bargaining for an improved contract in the Pacific Northwest States, District problems and policies formed the theme of District Secretary-Treasurer George Mit- chell in an address to the rally. He warmly complimented Local 1-80 on its sound financial posi- tion, and membership growth. The Local Union had made an important contribution to the ex- panding district membership, which in 1951 had reached the peak of 33,000. . Urgent Tasks Urgent organization require- ments in the Interior of the prov- inee were vividly illustrated by Be the Secretary’s account of condi- tions in the Interior logging camps, resulting from weakness trade union activity. The IWA was pledged to correct such in- ee ees oe thes basic o! ie workers, he de- clared, ‘ He urged the membership to give approval to the District ARE YOU BALD? | Would you like real hair? We guarantee to grow it or refund your money in full. Write THALIA HERBAL PRODUCTS LTD. 4371 West 10th Avo, Vancouver 8, B.C. Joe Morris Unopposed At 1-80 Annual Meeting of Local 1-80, IWA, March 16. “The IWA must main- in the momentum of its progress,” he affirmed, “else our Union will rapidly stagnate, and fail in the attainment Coupled with praise for the notable accomplishments of the Local Union during the past year, IWA Interna-. tional President A. F. Hartung sounded a note of warning tae complacency when he addressed the Annual Meet- Convention recommendation for a 15-cent increase of the per capita allotted to the Dis- trict Council. This was essen- tial, he stated, that the IWA might satisfactorily carry out the instructions of the mem- bership for necessary expan- sion of organization. Labor legislation now before the B.C. Legislature was dealt with by the speaker, as he round- ly condemned the inaction of the provincial government. Safety Talk District Safety Director, John ™. Atkinson, was welcomed back to his own Local Union, as he made a plea for greater activity on the part of job safety com- mittees, to cope with new hazards in industry. President Joe Morris was un- opposed for re-election as Presi- dent for the ensuing year. Nominations were; President: Joe Morris. Ist Vice-President: Tony Poje W. Tickson. 2nd Vice-President: George Smythe. 8rd Vice-President: Frank Telford Fred Svensson. Financial Secretary: « Ed. Linder, Recording Secretary: Lawrence Jones. Conductor: A. L. Smith. Eric Waugh. Warden: J. Bailey R. Samuelson, . Three-Year Trustee: Peter MacDonald. Brother Gilbert Schofield was GN ‘TOP-DOG” ON THE COAST Top Dog Says: “LOVE that Harry and his Melody Men nightly at 8:40 p.m.” FOR Fire - Auto Insurance See BOB DEY Room 1, B.C. Electric Bidg., elected District Board Member. Delegates were elected as in- dicated below: F. Svensson HE. Waugh R, H. Hopkins Wage and_Contract District Council Conference E, Linder P. MacDonald | E. Linder L. Jones E. Boulet F, Telford E. Boulet J. F, Colwell L. Jones S. Heys G. Smythe _ F. Telford G. Smythe J. F. Colwell | P) MacDonald S. Heys J. M. Milmore Jens Erickson | J. M. Milmore R. V. Waddy T. Poje R. V. Waddy | T. Poje W. Dragan ALTERNATES ALTERNATES A. MacLeod W. Dragan P. Clements W. Waugh C.F. Pierce W. Tickson ‘F.C. Pierce EB. Doucette ; “AVOID COMPLACENCY” --- Hartung A. MacLeod W. Tickson R. Shelly O., Samuelson. F. Svensson Vancouver Island Labor Council T. Poje C. F. Pierce G. Schofield R. Louden J. Morris R. V. Waddy S. Heys ALTERNATES ~ W. Tickson - E, Waugh looking for. Accident benefits start from the first day. Sickness benefits start from the third day. men’s Compensation Act. remains in full force during this time. or by change of occupation. Canadian Bank of Commerce. Tn case of: benefit is payable for as long as three months. world. 535 Homer Street MAIL British Pacific Insurance Company, 585 Homer Street, Vancouver 8, B.C. 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