eg te February 19, 1953 B.C. LUMBER WORKER “MARTY” HEADS |. NEW CCL DEPT. Establishment of an International Department was announced this week by the Canadian Congress of Labor. The first Canadian labor organization to take such a step, the CCL said that it was breaking new ground in a de- termination to play a more active role in: international affairs and also to establish a better relationship with workers of other countries. Martin Levinson, a Canadian trade unionist of broad international experience, will head the new CCL department. In commenting on the estab- lishment of the new department, Donald MacDonald, CCL Secre- tary-Treasurer, stressed the de- sirability of a more active inter- est in international affairs by Canadian labor and by other sec- tions of Canadian society. “Since the end of World War II a vast inter-governmental structure has been built up,” Mr. MacDonald said. “The work and policies of the organizations which comprise this international structure have a direct bearing on our welfare. As Canadian citizens we are con- tributing to the maintenance of such bodies and we feel we should have a greater say in their poli- cies and work.” f Consultation Vital He added that in the past Ca- nadian policy on international matters had been largely-formu- lated by government officials. “Consultation with representative organizations in Canadian society on vital international issues has been very rare indeed,” he ex- plained. “The Canadian govern- ment has recognized the advis- ability of such consultation on national questions of major im- portance. We, in the Canadian Congress of Labor, believe this principle should apply to vital international questions as well.” “One of the functions of our new department will be to ascer- tain information relating to in- ternational policies of concern to Canadian labor so that we may intelligently express our views on such subjects.” Labor’s Responsibility “Canada is spending millions of dollars in the international sphere. We feel we have not only a right, but a responsibility to our members to interest ourselves and participate in the formula- tion of policies for which this vast expenditure is being used.” Another major task of the CCL International Department will be to seek closer relationships with other bona fide trade union move- ments throughout the world. “There has been a growing re- alization throughout our member- ship of the importance of inter- national understanding and co- operation in the trade union movement,” said Mr. MacDonald. “We are thoroughly convinced that a closer relationship among union members throughout the world is one of the most practical approaches we can make toward a lasting peace and the better- ment of mankind. The participation of The Ca- nadian Congress of Labor and other bodies in the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions has already been a worth- while accomplishment in that di- rection but there is much more still to be done. We hope that through our new international department we will be able to put into effect many of the principles of international understanding which have always had the sup- port of the trade union moye- ment.” From 1948 to 1950 “Marty” Levinson served as research and educational director for the Inter- national Woodworkers (CCL- CIO) in Eastern Canada. He left that position to become Chief of Service in the organizational de- partment of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions at the headquarters of that organization in Brussels. During his term there he tra- yelled extensively in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. ; For the time being ‘“Marty” Levinson will make his head- quarters in Toronto, later moving to Ottawa, where the National Office of the CCL is located. C.U. MEETS FEB. 21 Local 1-217, IWA, Credit Union will hold its 5th An- nual Meeting, Saturday, Feb- ruary 21, in the Veterans’ Community Hall, 47th and Fraser, at 8 p.m. Members wishing to bring friends may do so, Entertainment in- cludes dancing and the serv- ing of refreshments. FROM PAGE 3 “FEDERATION” The federation said the gov- ernment’s attempts to sell its revised $1-a-day co-insurance plan as a “$1-a-day hospital in- surance plan” were “not cor- rect and... to a degree, frau- dulent.” When payments are paid there should be no further pay- ments for hospital treatment, the brief said. The federation also said premiums should be reduced to 1950 levels and co-insurance abolished. It urged the government to set up a crown corporation to sell low-cost car insurance and opposed suggestions that the absentee-vote provisions be re- moved from the elections act. =a : —= Compensation Urged ‘The federation called for re- yision of the Industrial Con- ciliation and Arbitration Act and the Workmen’s Compensa- tion Act. It urged an end to govern- ment supervision of strike yotes and contended that the strike vote should be limited to employees who are union mem- bers. COUNCIL CHEERS MOHART A message of good wishes for her recovery, with floral tribute was forwarded to Sister Jean Mo- hart, now confined to the Royal Columbian Hospital, it was de- cided by the Vancouver Labor Council at its last meeting. Upon being advised of her serious illness, the delegates re- membered with appreciation the many years of faithful service rendered by Sister Mohart at the office of the Vancouver Labor Council, and unanimously voted for an appropriate expression of their best wishes. One purpose of the trip was to meet With the employees of S. M. Simpson Co. Ltd., Kelowna, and explain ‘the terms of the unani- mous award recently made by an Arbitration Board regarding va- cations with pay. In a meeting with the Company representatives, some dismay was expressed at the necessity of paying arrears of an extra week’s vacation pay to a number of the men to supplement their income for the contract year of 1950-51. A considerable sum was involved, and was warmly appreciated by those employees concerned, In this operation, as the Secre- tary-Treasurer discovered, the company has been exerting pres- sure, the report states, to weaken the union’s following. Faked Revokes Grave suspicion has arisen be- cause the company has presented “revokes” on which the signa- tures have been disclaimed by the employees concerned. In his report, the Secretary af= firmed that this is the final effort of the Company to oust the Union, and can be frustrated. Settlements At Canoe, in the plant of the Federated Co-op, the new agree- ment increased 8 carrier drivers up to $1.48, gained an increase across the board of %c per, hour; ANEY BUSINESS GUIDE “‘ESQUIRE’’ MEN'S WEAR (Graham Mowatt) «= Complete Stock of Work and Dress Clothing “THE HANEY RE WITH THE POPULAR BRANDS” BRITISH COLUMBIA LADYSMITH BUSINESS GUID THE LADYSMITH CHRONICLE Fair Prices MITCHELL SIGNS UP TWO INDEPENDENTS Report submitted by District Secretary-Treasurer George Mitchell to the District Executive Board regarding his recent trip to the Interior, revealed that important gains were made in con- tracts now signed with two Interior independent operations— Sask. 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