2 B.C, LUMBER WORKER 1-424 New Record Set “Membership increase of 1500 during the past year was one of the creditable features of the report submitted to the membership ~ of Local 1-424, IWA, Prince George, at the Annual Meeting held in the CCF Hall, July 13. 1-71 BLUFF CALLED Determination on the part of a few conscientious [WA mem- bers to uphold the principles of the Union prevented a gross evasion of the terms of a sign- ed contract at V. & I. Logging Co., Jackson Bay, during the strike. The management had signed an agreement with the. IWA, granting the full demands, hop- ing thereby to continue opera- tions during the strike. When the crew started working, it was ex- plained to them that they would receive the old contract terms and the new provisions would later be made retroactive. When reported to Local 1-71, the camp was closed down. Steps were then taken to collect full arrears of wages and fare allow- ances for the short period work- ed, Credit for the prompt halt to an attempt to victimize the crews was given by the Union to Bill Paton, who organized the camp. One of the provisions agreed to by the management was the full union shop. Eight crew mem- bers refused to sign up with the IWA and were listed with the Local Union as follows: Eric G. Merry, Arthur Choquette, Henry Thun,. Andre Jackson, Sigvaid Olson, Alvin Duvert, Thos. Nim- mans and Kenneth McMillian. Profits Up Net profits of 126 typical Ca- nadian companies doubled in four years. In 1946 they were $254 million; in 1950, $515 million. But don’t jump to conclusions. The dollar has lost 31 cents, in terms of 1946 value. In terms of 1946 dollars this increase was only 73 percent, or $348,793,114, The meeting was one of the largest and most representative on record, thus displaying an in- tense interest in pending nego- tiations, which were reported upon fully by the officers. Activities of the year just end- ed revealed that monthly dues had increased by 25% and that 11 new certifications had been secured. The Officers’ Report gave full credit to the faithful work of the job stewards, which had made outstanding progress possible. Delays in the Interior negotia- tions were attributed to the strike situation at the Coast. Steps were taken to take up donations in aid of the Coast strikers, and the District subsidy was returned to relieve the District organiza- tion of this burden. Nominations were made, and plans laid for the membership referendum to complete elections. VLC AIDS IWA FIGHT Powerful ally of the IWA during the recent strike was the Greater Vancouver and Lower Mainland Labor Council, which at its most recent meet- ing expressed all-out support for the strike and voted furtds in aid of the strikers, A resolution of the Council pointed. to conspiracy on the part of the employers, which had been exposed, and which aimed at the depression of wage levels. ‘An appeal was made to all af- filiated unions to lend support, both moral and financial to the IWA: The delegates were thank- ed by District President J. S. Alsbury, who outlined the media- tion proceedings. rrangements were made sreby IWA speakers were routed to trade union meetings to explain the strike problems of the IWA. \ Report was made on a mass public rally on Powell Street grounds, which indicated that public support had been success- fully mustered behind strike issues. 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Vickers, RR1, Leitche’s Creek, Cape Breton, as she is moving to Ontario, and would like to hear from him before going. Employers Wage-line Smashed Settlement of the strike in the lumber industry was fol- lowed closely by settlements in other industries, where strike action was under way in pro- test against the employers’ “hold the line” policy. A pending series of strikes in the fruit and vegetable canning industry was in prospect when the employees of Canada Packers at South Sumas and Abbotsford took strike action following re- jection of a majority report of a Conciliation Board. A group of farmers were orga- nized by the company to cross the picket line and attempt to operate the plant. The pickets stood firm, with the result that officials of the United Packing- house Workers were able to af- fect a settlement. This settlement touched off a general settlement for the whole industry, gaining for the workers involved wage increases almost doubling those previously recom- mended by Conciliation Boards. Amalgamated Lithographers found it necessary to apply for strike votes in a number of the Vancouver lithographing plants, when the employers rejected the majority award of a Conciliation Board. A strike ensued at two Vancou- ver plants for five days, but was settled when the employers agreed to pay the 32-cent-an-hour wage increase demanded, and the Union waived retroactive adjust- ments. Bakery & Confectionery work- ers waged a determined battle before a Conciliation Board for increased wages and improved working conditions, A strike vote appeared inevitable, when the master bakers conceded a $6.00 a week increase, which was ac- cepted at a membership meeting recently. Most troublesome situation has been that existing in the building trades. This week a settlement appeared to be in prospect, through the combined efforts of the Trades and Labor Council and the Labor Relations Board. Strikes and lock-outs in the Con- struction industry have -been un- der way since June 13. From Page 1 ‘BALLOT’ Members of the District Policy Committee made little attempt to pressure the membership into support of their recommendation. All facts relating to the media- tion discussions were laid frankly before the members who were course of future action, way, full opportunity was for a democratic exp opinion, on the floor; voting recorded. In accordance with the of the Union, no figures ing the final tabulation ha been publicly released. 4 then requested to determine the | Federation Nudges Socred Premier Demand has been made by George Home, Secretary of the B.C. Federation of Labor for an early session of the Legis- lature in order that labor legis- lation may receive long-oyer- due attention. The request was made imme- diately the Social Credit Gov- ernment assumed the reins of office, and stressed the neglect of labor issues under former ad- ministrations. Chief dim of the Federation is the revision of the ICA Act, to clear the way for effective bar- gaining and conciliation. 4 issues requiring attention, stated the Federation, were Hospital Insurance, Workmen’s Compen- sation and general labor legisla- tion. yes : Premier Bennett expressed pleasure at the suggestion, but made no definite committal. Jobless Move East @ OTTAWA (CPA)—Unemploy- ment totals in British Columbia and the Prairie Provinces actual- ly increased during June, norm- ally a near-peak employment month, according to figures re- leased by the federal Labor De- partment here. By July 3 there were over 33,- 000 applicants for work register- ed with the National Employment Service offices in the coast prov- ince, up from 26,000 on June 5 and from 23,000 a year before. The Prairie total (it includes Fort William and Port Arthur figures) added up to 22,000, com- pared with 20,000 a month before and 19,000 a year earlier. Strike Effects Explanation given by govern- ment public relations men was that workers from the strike- bound B.C. logging industry were flooding N.E.S. offices as far east as the Prairies. This, however, could hardly account for the increase of nearly 1,000 in the number of unemployed in Win- nipeg which was registered dur- ing June. Lay-off totals in Re- gina nearly doubled. From Page 1 ‘EVICTION’ establish her broken home, found that the employer had failed to keep his promise and forward the furniture which she had been compelled to leave in the house from which she had been so ruth- lessly evicted. Indignation throughout the ranks of the Loggers’ Local new no bounds when the information reached them of this callous and inhumane treatment of a fellow- worker’s family. Spokesmen for the Local Union stated that this incident, added to the former un- savory record of the Selwyn Log- ging Co., fully justified the ex- treme action contemplated when the full penalties of the law were demanded for this latest outrage — of decency. “ 1-80 Meets August 10 A membership meeting of Local 1-80, IWA, to elect delegates to the Interna- tional Convention, will be held in the Odeon Theatre, Duncan, Sunday, August 10, at 10 a.m, SAN FRANCISCO — TAILORS — LOAN MONEY ON Suits, Overcoats, etc. Loggers’ Boots, Sleeping Bags, Suitcases, Radios, a vaiches and Rings Expert Watch Repairing Suits and Caulk Boots For Sale MAIL ORDER 52 West Hastings Street, VANCOUVER, B.C. A Before he bought a McCulloch, George worked You can do more than fell and buck trees with a McCulloch chain saw. You can limb, slab, cut cordwood and posts. But here’s one of the most important ; you can do—you can pick hand, and carry it easily any other big-timber saw. 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