4 . ee B.C. LUMBER WORKER LOCAL 1-217 Restmore Makes New Deal Promise made by Restmore Manufacturing Co. to its employees during the 1952 negotiations has now been ful- filled, with the result that three additional paid statutory holidays have been granted and an employer contribution of 50 percent for a health and welfare plan. These condi- tions were made contingent upon the realization of a stipulated profit, which the company has now reported. Under the revised agreement the Restmore employees now en- joy seven paid statutory holidays, and the employer’s participation in BCHIS and a medical services plan are in addition to the 5% cents increase and COL bonus negotiated last year, A new job trainee vacancy plan is now under consideration at Western Plywoods, with details being worked over by the Local Union officials. Full report will be furnished next issue of this publication. Seniority Plan Seniority ~provisions for em- ployees at J. R. Murray Co. Ltd. have been revised on a three- department basis as progress to- ward the installation finally of a plant seniority plan, as advocat- ed in other plywood plants. Frank Coller was elected Chief Shop Steward at Alberta Lumber Co. Ltd. during the elections just completed. Committee members elected are M. Matson, J. Waller, and W. Beatch. Elections for a new plant com- mittee are underway at Universal Box, and will be reported in the next issue. B. C. Forest Products -IWA members in the Vancou- ver Division of B.C. Forest Pro- ducts Ltd. elected W. Thomson as Plant Committee Chairman during their recent elections. Also elected to the plant committee were C. Clarkson, B. Gard, J. Graham, Geo. Heit, CaMcWil- liams and J. Shaw. Efforts are continuing to iron out difficulties at J. R. Murray Co. Ltd. with regard to over-lap- ping of shifts. The question, it is expected, will be referred to “right of reference”. Also in this’ -held plant, attention is being given to necessary revision of the cate- gory rates. Week-end institute The Local Union plans to spon- sor a week-end Institute to be in the Sunset Memorial Centre, March 14-15. The courses to be given will be directed by International Research Director Ed Kenney, and International Secretary Carl Winn. The courses will include classes in trade union history, grievance proced- ure and shop stewards’ duties. Grievances Grievance processed at. Capi- lano Shingle Co. was satisfac- torily adjusted, when the com- pany was persuaded to pay 108 employees their wages for the Christmas statutory holiday. They had been laid off in No- vember, but it was shown, that under the terms of the contract they had worked their last regu- lar shift before the holiday. The same grievance arose at North West Cedar and was ad- justed on the same basis. The same point has arisen at West- ern Shingle and has been referred to Forest Industrial Relations. Convention Activity Thirty-eight resolutions were considered by the Local Union and presented for consideration at the Annual District, Conven- tion. President Lo; elected as the resentative on tive Board. Shop Stewards of Eburne Saw- mills will now meet regularly be- fore each membership meeting of the Local Union, it was decided recently. The plant committee in . Whalen was 1 Union rep- istrict Execu- Phone 213 CHEMAINUS BUSINESS GUIDE S. A. BRICKER, Jeweller EXPERT WATCH, JEWELRY & CLOCK REPAIRS WATCHES AND DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RINGS CHEMAINUS, B.C. VOGUE CLEANERS Truck Calls at Mesachie Lake, Cowichan Lake, Crofton & south to Shawnigan. Hats Cleaned and Blocked Press'While U Wait Phone 360 DUNCAN, c DUNCAN BUSINESS GUIDE J. LINDSAY LOUTET (C. Bradshaw & Co.) INSURANCE and REAL ESTATE DUNCAN, 131 Jubilee Street LAKE COWICHAN BRANCH: Old Post Office Bulldli MacGREGOR’S MEN’S WEAR For Everythit Man Wears _ WORK) SPORT or DRESS We Can Afford to Sell the BEST for LESS! PORT ALBERNI BUSINESS GUIDE WOODWARD STORES — (PORT ALBERNI) LTD.- MacDONALD’S PHARMACY Prescriptions, Drug Sundries, First Aid Supplies Registered Optometrist Argyle Street Port Alberni Your Family Shopping Centre” “Closed Wednesdays All Day” Hours: 9 = 5:30 Phone 1600 this mill is now conducting a membership drive which already has brought many new members into the Local Union. In their determination to keep abreast of safety matters, the Eburne Mills safety committee will send a representative to at- tend all safety meetings within the jurisdiction of the Local Union. Bardsley Scores In a successful presentation of a disputed claim for Unemploy- ment Insurance benefits last week, Business Agent Harry Bardsley gained for an IWA member a settlement which yield- ed the man concerned the sum of $148.00, President Hartung Impressive talk was given by International President Al Hartung at last membership meeting of the Local Union. The President appealed for unity, and stated “We, in the IWA, can no longer afford the luxury of quarrelling. The bosses are toughening up.” DR. DOUGLAS PAID HIGH TRIBUTE Tribute was paid to Dr. R. Llewellyn Douglas, Vancouver Dentist, in the Officers’ Report submitted to the District Conven- tion, for his notable support of the Green Gold Radio Program. The explanation was given that the name of Dr. Douglas could no longer be mentioned at the con- clusion of the program, because of objections on the part of the College of Dental Surgeons. To avoid any embarrassment to Dr. Douglas, the Union accepted the views expressed by the Dental Association. The Act respecting the prac- tice of dentistry in B.C. places in the hands of the Association, the unrestricted right to determine professional ethics for its mem- bers, and to forbid anything, which in its opinion may be con- sidered unprofessional. Evidently the association of the name of Dr, Douglas, with the warm support which he has al- ways given the IWA for many years was regarded as being un- professional by dental authori- ties. BIASED? rf NEW YORK — Sen. Robert. A. Taft (R, O) thinks the National Labor Relations Board is “bias- ed” in favor of labor, wants to add two more “conservative” members. So he said in an inter- view published January 2nd in the magazine Fortune. He also said he personally favors the right to strike, and added “The newspapers holler their heads off that people are suffering. Usual- ly they’re not suffering.” SAN FRANCISCO — TAILORS — LOAN MONEY ON Suits, Overcoats, etc. Loggers’ Boots, Sleeping Bags, Suitcases, Radios, Watches and Rings Expert Watch Repairing UNREDEEMED Suits and Caulk Boots For Sale MAIL ORDER 52 West Hastings Street VANCOUVER, B. C. Local 1.357 SPEED-UP PROTESTED NEW WESTMINSTER—Certification has been grant- ed Local 1-357, IWA, for the 14 employees at the Mont- organization. Conflict has arisen between the Local Union and a number of local companies with regard to category rates considered during the annual revision. Exception is taken by the Union officials to attempts to trade off a few neces- sary revisions at the expense of others equally justifiable. Con- tinued efforts will be made to secure the uniformly accepted rates for all categories. Education Classes Four courses are now being conducted by the Local Union with the majority of the classes being held on Sundays. The class on Labor Legislation and Con- tract Analysis meets on Thurs- days. Over forty students have already ‘been attracted to the classes and increasing interest is reported. More than 150 men have been laid off at Pacific Pine Ltd. due to delays in carrying out the pro- gram of plant modernization. It is anticipated that full produc- tion will be resumed as quickly as possible, as reports indicate that there are a back-log of or- erey Furniture Co. Ltd. Investigation is continuing into the discharge of a number of men, company to re-hire a number of and the failure of the those active in union ee Sub-contractor in a Hurry Complaint has been lodged with the Local Union regarding the methods employed by a sub- contractor handling loading and yard work .at Supreme Shingle Co. Ltd. The attempt to intro- duce an intolerable speed-up was protested by the crew, and a number were fired. The griev- ance is now being processed by the Local Union officers. The drive for funds in aid of CARS is now well organized in the IWA-certified plants with the plant committees giving the campaign the deserved attention. The drive has proved popular as many woodworkers have bene- fitted under the medical attention provided for sufferers from arth- ritis. Lawrence Vandale is New Westminster Chairman of the Campaign. Next membership meeting of the Local Union will be held on February 22, when it is ex- pected the results of the vot- ing for election of officers will be tabulated and submitted for verification. Protest WASHINGTON —The MeCar- ran-Walter Immigration Act, de- nounced as evil by organized la- bor, was attacked bitterly in a 316-page report by the Presi- dent’s Commission on Immigra- Upheld tion and Naturalization. The Commission said the law should be “reconsidered and revised from beginnig to end”. The re- port proposed that the national origins quota system be abol- ished, MONEY Bank by Mail’, write: Office, Vancouver. Do JOA BION CLABES PILE UP YOUR FASTER Bank by Mat Your savings grow best when you add to them every payday . . . and keep them from temptation, And, even when you're far away, you can save regularly in your Bank of Montreal branch. You can even open your account without waiting to drop in personally. 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