10 B.C. LUMBER WORKER Local 1-357 CEDAR PLANT ADDS SHIFT Modernization of the plant, formerly known as the Langley Sawmills Ltd. and now named MacDonald Cedar Co. Ltd., has required Local 1-357, IWA, to plan a new plant committee organization for the 50 employees. The plant has been placed: on a two-shift basis, with the pros- pects of increased production. Representatives from shingle - mills in the Local Union jurisdic- tion who will attend the Nanaimo District Shingle Mill Workers’ Conference in Nanaimo, March 2st, are: Les Laxton, Don Scott, and Bert Hill. Policy Committee Delegate Doug Ferg is the New West- minster representative on the District Policy Committee in ses- sion this week. Delegates elected to the District Council will rep- resent the Local Union at the Wages and Contract Conference. CARS Drive Success The drive on behalf of CARS in aid of persons suffering from arthritis, Chairman, Lawrence Vandale, has almost gone over the top with its objective in New Westminster, it was reported this week. Excellent cooperation is reported from the workers in IWA-certified plants. Plans have now been approved, under which the Local Union will secure membership in the United Nations Association of Greater Vancouver, Overtures to this end resulted from the participa- tion'of the Union’s representative in the recent panel discussion at the UBC. Balloting in the District elec- tions is now in full swing, and is expected to be completed within 1-424 GETS THREAT Lock-out threats from sev- eral companies have been re- ceived by Local 1-424, IWA, Prince George, through regis- tered letters advising the Local that unless the 1951-52 Master Contract was signed before December 31, 1952, the men would be locked-out. No con- tracts have been signed as yet. Three new certifications have been secured by the Local for 1953; the Interior Valley Saw- mills employing 17 men—Strom and a sawmill at Redrock, B.C. The Local Union also re-cer' fied the North Western Interior Sawmills Ltd., employing 75 men. This operation was formerly cer- tified but in the past year the mill and camp were moved to in managenient. A re-certifica- tion was deemed necessary in case of any dispute in the future. Certifications are also pending in two other plants, each of them employing 40 men. The Local Union is now in the process of prosecuting several companies now under agreement for violating the overtime provi- the specified time. sions of the agreement. Lumber Co., employing 80 men—| DIVIDEND APPROVED Payment of a 3% dividend on shares and 5% patronage dividend on interest paid on loans were authorized by the IWA Local 1-217, Credit Union Members, at their Annua) Cre- dit Union Meeting, February 21. With assets in excess of $62,- 000 and over 400 active members as compared to last year’s $42,- 688.73 assets and 300 members, the yearly growth of this credit union is clearly illustrated, Mr. T. A. Switzer, Inspector of Credit Unions in B, C., was guest speaker at the meeting and gave !a very descriptive address on the | duties of credit union officers and the endowment plan. Elections Officers elected were as fol- lows: President, J. Lucas; Vice- President, R. Watters; Record- ing Secretary, W. J. Lyons; Directors, Paddy Neil; H. Bardsley, G. Friess, J. Simpson, A, Wallner, A. Evans. Credit Committee: Donald (Chairman), F. Brown, M. Ramlo, A. Evans, J. Ingra- ham. Supervisory Committee: R. Watts (Chairman), J. Cum- mins, B, Fulljames. The meeting closed with the | serving of refreshments and a dance. John Stetz? Anyone knowing the pres- ent whereabouts of John Stetz is asked to contact Cinema, B.C., and with a change | — either the Social Welfare, P.O. Box 159, Duncan, B. C., or the IWA District Office, 45 Kingsway, B.C. Vancouver, Local 1-363 Courtenay Forges Ahead Expansion of the Local Union organizational and edu- cational program, greater participation- in community affairs, and aid for the ICFTU, were among the important recommendations in the Officers’ Annual Report to Local 1-363, IWA, asoa review of the past year’s activities re- vealed progress and solvency. The report, signed by the Lo- eal Union Officers, President J. Epp, Vice-Presidents Gordon Mc- Entee, E. Lidberg, M. Holt, and Financial Secretary Jacob Holst, stated in part as follows: Finances Sound “We are happy to report that the Financial position of the Lo- cal is sound and we have a re- serve of money on deposit with the Courtenay Credit Union. The total assets of the Local at Dé- cember 31, 1951, were $13,714.91 as compared to $19,293.99 at De- cember, 1952. ‘This is an approximate increase of assets in the amount of over $6000. The increase in assets is due to added office equipment in the amount of $600, the remain- der being deposit in the bank. During 1952 the income from Imitiation fees dropped approxi- mately $1000 which reflects that less people are being employed within the various operations. ‘The Local was able to improve its fingncial sposition because of the 50c increase in dues of which 35¢ per member is retained for ad- ministrative work on a Local basis. Total Initiation Fees collected for the year was $3,295, total receipts for dues and Initiation Fees was $34,782.15, Wages in 1952 increased by $2000 over 1951 owing to two full- time Business Agents on the payroll. wages paid in 1952 amounted to $6,239,560. Organization Growing Total |) ducting all phases of organiza- tion. Owing to the need for the services of International Organ- izers it became necessary to transfer Brother Sharkey to the Cranbrook area and an agree- ment was worked out with the International Organizational De- partment. .Through this agree- ment the Local receives a sub- sidy which is used for organiza- tional purposes. The problem which the Local has is difficult to overcome be- cause of the many outlying camps and the seasonal work, Camp committees must set up as in some instances up to six times per year because of the migra- tory movement of men from camp to camp. Stable Committees and SAN FRANCISCO — TAILORS — LOAN MONEY ON Suits, Overcoats, etc, Loggers’ Boots, Sleeping Bags, Suitcases, Redios, Watches and Rings Expert Watch Repairing UNREDEEMED Suits and Caulk Boots For Sale MAIL ORDER 52 West Hastings Street VANCOUVER, B. C, Since the month of August, 1962, the Tova has been con- " , < Shop Stewards are difficult to ac- quire, therefore it necessitates a regular schedule in visiting these places to maintain any semblance of organization. More active participation in 1952 helped to promote better committees and a higher degree of organization was attained. One of the important things necessary is to make our mem- bers understand why we must organize for the betterment of mankind can only be achieved through working people joining trade unions. New Members During 1952, 658 men signed up as new members in Local 1- 363. One of the major obstacles is the many Gypo Camps scat- tered over a large area with from three to ten men. Local 1-118 District 1st Vice - President Joe Morris, addressing the meeting of Local 1-118, IWA, March 8th, at which he install- ed the newly-elected officers, cautioned members to watch closely the activities of their officers, at both Local and Dis- trict levels but at the same time be prepared to give them their full support, when their actions were in the best interests of the Union. He outlined for his audience the accomplishments of the TWA ,in the past few years and the Union’s aim to raise the living standards of its members and , other Canadian workers, This he felt could only be achieved j through a strong and united front. District President J. S. | bury, was in attendance as a visi- jtoz along with his wife and Fi- | Als- nancial Secretary Neil Shaw of Local 1-367, IWA, and gave fra- ternal greetings from the District to members present. Officers installed by Vice-Presi- dent Joe Morris are as follows: President, J. MacKenzie; 1st Vice-president, S. A. Muir; 2nd Vice-president, Geo. Williams; 8rd Vice-president, F. Copp; Fi- nancial Secretary, Ed Haw; Re- cording Secretary, Sam Cook; Conductor, C. Taylor; Warden, N. Salisbury; Trustee, Ken Ross. Rest Periods The matter of rest periods for IWA plywood and sawmill work- ers in a number of plants has been successfully negotiated by Local Union Officers. The Butler Logging Co. at Sooke has been certified by Local 1-118, IWA, and the Local will proceed immé- diately to negotiate a collective agreement, Holiday pay for Xmas Day at the Colwood Timber Mills, Lang- ford, is being processed through arbitration by the District Coun- cil. The IWA member on the Board is District 1st Vice-Presi- dent Joe Morris. The Company’s vepresentative is Mr. I. W. Horne Barrister and Solicitor, Victoria. Safety Program Distriet Safety Director John T. Atkinson, has been assisting the Local Safety Director T. Ainsley, and the Local Plant Safety Committees in organizing a planned Safety program. Local 1-118, IWA, elected the following members as delegates to attend the [WA Wages & Con- tract Conference: Ed Haw, S. A. Muir, J. Peace, Ed Sudhues, Geo. Williams, G. Elliott, In his remarks, the District 1st Vice-President said in part: “Let us not forget that we aim at the building of a trade union movement which can form an in- fluential part of our national HEAD’S Champion of All Lightweight ° LIGHT CRUISER Caulked Boots @ Featuring High Carbon Steel Oil Tempered Boot Caulks FOR SURE GRIP for Mill Another Favorite . . . HEAD’S famous “SAFETY TOE BOOTS” Workers 21 East Hastings St, W. J. HEAD BOOT FACTORY LIMITED (PA. 4844) “HEADS YOU WIN” MORRIS INSTALLS 1-118 OFFICERS democracy. If we use undemo- cratic means for our purposes we will get an undemocratic result. Only by the use of democratic means will we get the rewards of democracy. We may say that we have been using the right means, by and large, to secure our ends. We may also say that we are work- ing at the steady improvement of our use of these means, 4s we learn from experience. The proof of my statement is to be found in the practical achievements of the IWA over a period of years and in the re- corded decisions of the last con- vention. Now let us turn to the question of our primary function in raising the living standards of our members. * The first point to note is, that although we have made substan- tial progress, the rate of pro- gress year by year is largely de- termined by the economic factors with which we must contend. Consider that we have raised the base rate in the lumber in- dustry from 6734 cents an hour at the beginning of 1946 to the present rate. The gains made in one year were not always match- ed by those made in the follow- ing year, but we were paid im- portant dividends on our efforts, as we view the progress over the whole period. We must make it clear to all the workers on the job that the procedure which we intend to fol- low this year is fully democratic. It is democratic because deci- sions regarding priority of de- mands, and conduct of negotia- tions will- be under the direct supervision of a committee that will be fully representative of the rank and file. The result. will be, I know, an increased unity and militancy which will be so obvious as to have whatever softening effect may be possible‘on the operators. They are skilled at judging the spirit of their employees. We should be equally as skilful in organizing on the job that no dent can be made in the natural aggressive qualities of men who know what they are fighting for, and who have trust in their own Powers expressed through the Union.” The B.C. LUMBER WORKER t NOCD “LimiteD PRINTERS AND LITHOGRAPHERS An Employee Owned Co, : | | J Vancouver, B.C. roo