2 B.C. LUMBER WORKER 1-363 ~FALLERS FIGHT UNFAIR SCALE Prompt action by the officials of Local 1-363, IWA, recently averted continuation of a work stoppage when the fallers and buckers, Camp 8, Elk River Timber Co., found it necessary to journey 40 miles to place their grievance before the Local Union. An immediate conference between the Local Union and management resulted in a mutually satisfactory settlement of the grievance. The fallers and buckers had previously sought a more equit- able method of setting their con- tract prices, The practice had been to set a fixed price for all quarters, without allowance being made for quarters with poor tim- ber and conditions. This practice reduced their average earnings, it was complained. As a result of the conference with management, at which the crews were represented by J. Epp, President and Business Agent, and J. Holst, Financial Seeretary, Local 1-363, IWA, the men returned to work. A sliding scale was agreed upon, which will boost the price on poor quarters. The new scale will become ef- fective’ when confirmed by the head office at Everett, Wash. Unions Extend Co-Ops Saskatoon and District Labor Council provides a good example of opportunities of linking the labor movement and co-operative organizations, The Council occupies perma- nent quarters in a building it owns jointly with the Saskatche- wan Farmers’ Union. In addition the council has a ‘Labor Co-op Co-ordinating com- mittee composed of representa- tives of the Saskatoon Coop As- sociation, the Saskatoon & Dis- trict Labor Council and the Trades & Labor Council. This committee was organized for the purpose of carrying on educational work among union members concerning the Co-op- erative Movement. The Commit- tee has been operating for four years and has distributed litera- ture and letters to members on co-operatives and credit unions. This, together with talks which have been given at union meet- ings, has made many union mem- bers realize the need to support and the advantages which may be obtained through co-operative and Credit Unions. Travel Needs Urged Determined campaign is be- ing waged by Local 1-80, IWA, in the local press and over the local radio station to secure adequate transportation facili- ties for residents on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Re- ports indicate that grave in- convenience is caused wood- workers resident in the Tahsis and Zeballos areas. Transportation demands have overtaxed the facilities provided by the QCA. Occasionally the only alternatives available to stranded passengers are charter- ed flights to Vancouver or Port Alberni ranging in costs from $119 to $287. The freighter supplied by the CPR to take the place of the scrapped S.S. Maquinna is with- out refrigeration facilities with the result that food supplies ar- rive at West Coast points in sadly deteriorated condition. Vice-president Jack Squire, -MLA, has continued his confer- ences with CPR officials in an endeavor to obtain modern ser- vice for a neglected population. False Rumour False rumour traced to an offi- cial of FIR to the effect that over one hundred IWA members had revoked at Tahsis, caused three IWA officials, International Vice-president Claude Ballard, Financial Secretary J. Moore and Business Agent Gil Ingram to make a hurried trip by plane to the area. The rumour was found to be completely without founda- tion. The Local Union now con- siders that FIR should be pre- sented with a bill for the expense thus thrust upon the Union as a result of the thoughiless repe- tition of malicious gossip, which originated with the company in the first instance. Victoria Street MLEOOPS BUSINESS GUIDE COMMODORE CAFE Kamloops’ Leading Restaurant Since 1927 Kamloops, B.C. Phone 213 CHEMAINUS BUSINESS GUIDE S. A. BRICKER, Jeweller EXPERT WATCH, JEWELRY & CLOCK REPAIRS WATCHES AND DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RINGS CHEMAINUS, B.C. DU VOGUE CLEANERS | Truck Calls at ~ Mesachie Lake, Cowichan Lake, Crofton & south to Shawnigan. Hats Cleaned and Blocked Press While U Wait Phone 360 DUNCAN, B.C, NCAN BUSINESS GUIDE J, LINDSAY LOUTET (C. Bradshaw & Co.) INSURANCE and REAL ESTATE DUNCAN, 131 Jubilee Street LAKE COWICHAN BRANCH: Old Post Office Building KIRKHAM’S DUNCAN GROCERY LTD. Your Red and White Store 2 STORES to SERVE YOU 10) Station Street. (2) Island Hwy. & Nash Rd. Telephone 180 Duncan, B. C, Free Delivery G.M.C.. BUICK = PONTIAC - VAUXHALL G.M.C,” TRUCKS: For a Quality Buy In a Used Car, please phone our Salesmen: Herb Buckham Hugh McMillan WALDIE & BREMNER MOTORS LTD. Phone 750-751 DUNCAN, 8. C. Classes Resume Education Committee of the Greater Vancouver and Lower Mainland Labor Coun- cil has now resumed the evening classes which last winter proved so popular. Subjects taught are Chair- manship and Procedure, Pub- lic Speaking, and Shop Stew- ards’ Duties. Full information may be obtained by application to the Secretary of the Vancou- yer Labor Council, Ford Building. was considered at a ing in cil, YMCA, UBC Extension Dep Provincial Recreation, an Vancouver Parks Board. ‘A further meeting will unions are invited. Recreation Planne Community effort to provide sports and recreation programs eople in trade unions ‘was considered recent meet- Vancouver, gee by representatives of the Commun~ ie Chest, Community Arts Coun- id the | i be held | on November 24, in the YMCA to which delegates from all trade for provision under the of trade unions for a reer program which will inely larger number of the yo . ple that can now be accom ed in existing sports pro The Trades & Labor Coy and the Vancouver Labor © have endorsed the p der consideration and will send a delegate to the Nove meeting. | The need has been 4-217 Strong suspicion that the procedures of thi lations Board favor a raiding AFL union was by officials of Local 1-217, IWA, e Labor Re- entertained this week when notice was served on a company of an application for certification by the Operating Engineers (AFL) without simultaneous notice being served on the IWA as the certified Union. Information was received in a roundabout way that the AFL union had applied for certifica- tion on behalf of the engineers and cranemen at the Dominion Tar and Chemical Co. Ltd. En- quiries directed to the Labor Re- lations Board met with evasive replies. At that time, the com- pany had already been notified for two weeks, by the Labor Re- lations Board. The incident has become a matter of protest. Excellent progress has been made by the Local Union in the signing of agreements with com- panies in the FIR bargaining group. In each instance the wage scale has been checked for dis- crepancies, and copies of the ap- proved wage scales will be fur- nished to the shop stewards. North Arm Sawmills Negotiations with the North Arm Sawmills have proceeded favorably, it is reported by the Local Union officers. A new agreement is to be signed within the week. “ Grievances Payment of wages for the sta- tutory holiday has necessitated action by the Local Union in a number of plants. Capilano Shingle Co. overlooked payment in a number of instances, which were corrected when disclosed by the plant committee. Dominion Tar & Chemical oversight in this regard was similarly straighten- ed out to the satisfaction of those concerned. Grievance at the Red Band Shingle Co. affecting E. Forester was satisfactorily adjusted after several consultations with man- agement by the plant committee. Strike Aid Members of Local 1-217 were impressed at the last membership meeting with the seriousness of the struggle now under way be- tween the IWA and the Durham Furniture Co,, Durham, Ont. It was realized that this touched on the standards of the furniture workers in Vancouver. Result of the discussion was that an addi- tional donation of $300 was auth- orized. A telegram was despatched to the “Ontario Minister of Labor requesting early action to bring the parties together to discuss a settlement. Strike now being conducted by the United Steelworkers at the Vancouver steel warehouse of Mc & Me also received moral sup- port from the Local Union mem- bership. Attention was directed to protracted negotiations as in- dicating how the attempt had been made to penalize the Union. Interior Aid Authorization was given by the membership for the loan of Busi- ness Agent Harry Bardsley for the Interior campaign, with salary and expenses paid, Ar- rangements were also made whereby John Busch could be secured for Interior campaigning. MSA Protest Formal protest was made by the Local Union with regard to the extra billing proposal made by the College of Physicians and Surgeons in respect of Medical Services Association. Position was taken that this violates agreements already made. Local 1-417, IWA, Kamloops, will now receive $5 each month as_a donation toward their dis- tribution of comforts to Local 1-217 patients in the Tranquille Sanitarium, it was decided by the meribership recently. This offer was tendered in appreciation of the attention given these patients by the Kamloops Local Union members. Convention Transcription The tape recording machine re- cently acquired by the Local Union was put to good use during the recent CCL convention when a complete transcription was made of the proceedings. This tape recording will now be edited and will be made available to those who desire more accurate impressions of the convention than are possible through press reports, and delegates’ descrip- tions. Balloting on the Revised In- ternational constitution will be conducted by the Local Union prior to the end of the current month. The annual revision of cate- gory rates is now underway in conferences scheduled with rep- resentatives of management. The summary of results achieved will be published in these columns when the task is completed. Decision was reached during the past week that the Local Union would be compelled to dis. pense with its former spo} ship of the softball team and the annual Christmas Party. 9 Restmore Conciliation Majority report of the Coneilia- tion Board dealing with the dis- pute at Restmore Manufaet Co. Ltd., and signed by Chairman Percy Gomery, and Union nomi- nee Stuart Hodgson, has recom. mended a wage inerease of 5 cents an hour retroactive to Au! ust 15, continuation of the CO: bonus, and provision for prior discussion with the Union before lay-off. Four paid statutory holi- days have already been secured. The Local Union Executive has recommended acceptance and membership voting is proceeding. Systematic check on all night shifts to secure the maximum membership in the Local Union is showing good results. More than sixty members have been added to the roll in recent weeks as a result of the drive. New shop stewards have been elected at Girodays and Red Band Shingle. Stave Lake 100% Chinese members are now 100% IWA at the Stave Lake Shingle Mill, Dewdney, B.C.,, fol- lowing the recent tour in that area of the District Chinese Or- ganizer, Fred Soon, who suc- ceeded in signing up seven new members, September 26, ° GOl 10 Box at the B of M for le: WORKING WITH CANADIANS IN WHAT HAVE YOU A valuable watch? A ring you just couldn’t re- place? Important papers? Savings Bonds?—Any small personal possession you would hate to lose? Then why risk loss? Why even worry about it when complete protection—against fire, theft and loss—cost so little? You can rent a Safety Deposit Bring your valuables to your nearest, Bof M branch as soon as you can. It \ always pays to play safe, - BANK or MonTREAL Canada's First Bank LOSE? ss than two cents a day. Toa miion EVERY WALK OF LIFE