B.C. LUMBER WORKER MILLARD ICFTU PROGRAM TORONTO (CPA) — Stressing the enormous scope of the ICFTU’s activities upon his recent return from Europe, CCL Vice: President, C. H. Millard, called upon CCL unionists to put forth greater efforts to support the work of the world labor organiza- tion. Millard is CCL representative on the six-man world organ- izing committee of the ICFTU Brussels, Belgium, earlier this year. “Participation in the work of the Regional Fund Committee of the ICFTU has made me realize more clearly than ever the mag- nitude of the job that lies ahead,” said Millard. “This committee which administers the organizing funds of the ICFTU has been giving concrete help and assist- ance to trade unionists in almost every continent.” ; Millard told of some of the pro- jects approved by the Regional Fund Committee at its recent session, ICFTU offices are to be set up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tokyo, Barbados, in the West Indies and Accra on the Gold Coast of West Africa, and repre- sentatives sent to man these offices. Educational Schools Educational schools were being run in Puerto Rico, West Africa and Calcutta, India, as well as for exiled Spanish trade union- ists in France. Organizational campaigns in particular indus- tries were being undertaken by the ICFTU in co-operation with the International Trade Secre- taries. In this regard Millard mentioned organizational efforts in the plantations of Asia. The CCL Vice-President point- ed out that direct material assist- ance was also given to trade "WHAT. — HE TRIED 70 SELL YOU @ SUIT. THAT. DION'T FITS: TRY THE HUB, MY BOY, ANOCET. YOURS WITH EASY CREDIT” Home of Union Made MEN’S WEAR AND FRIENDLY SERVICE 45 EAST HASTINGS VANCOUVER, B. C. EXTOLS which held its fourth session in unions who required it, The com- mittee approved the loan of a car and loudspeaking equipment to the sugar workers of Trinidad in order to help in an organizational campaign. Purchase of printing equipment for the Indian Na- tional Trade Union Congress was considered as was an allocation for the publishing of leaflets in Colombia. Need Help “A program as vast as this one is no small undertaking,” said Millard. “The only source of funds we have is from trade unionists in such countries. as Canada, who can afford to assist their less fortunate fellow work- ers. Iam proud of the efforts we in the Congress are making and I am confident they will be in- creased.” Other members of the ICFTU Regional Activities Committee are V. Reuther, CIO European Representative; Sir Vincent Tew- son, General Secretary of the British T\U.C.; A. Karl of the German Trade Union Federation; W. Spiekman represeting the In- ternational Trade Secretaries; G. ‘Union Federation and J. H. Old- Dahlander of the Swedish Trade enbrook, General Secretary of the ICFTU. The Only GENUINE ‘DRY-BAR’ ASK FOR IT BY NAME AT YOUR COMMISSARY » OR LEADING STORES water repellent to produce ‘“‘DRY-BAK” is a development and exclusive process of Jones Tent & Awning processed in our own plant. 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To prevent the higher prices obtained in the export market from pushing the domestic price level upwards, the | government arranged with the {exporters to freeze some of the | profits temporarily. : Welfare Planned - After some time, the bulk of , this money will be paid over to the owners while a small portion Publication: date of the next issue of the B, C. LUMBER WORKER is May 21st. Deadline for ad copy is May 14th and>for news copy May 15th. 2 President wp 1st Vice-President .. gna Vico-President brd_ Vice-President Secretary~Treasurei Representing the Organized Loggers PUBLISHED TWICE MONTHLY BY INTERNATIONAL‘ WOODWORKERS OF AMERICA (CIO-CCL) B.C, DISTRICT COUNCIL No, 1. DISTRICT International Board Member ... Adress all communications to GEORGE H, MITCHBLL, Secretary-'Treasurer 45 Kingsway - Phone FAirmont 8807-8 ‘Vancouver, B.C. Subscription Rates.........-...$1,50 per annum Advertising Representatly Authorized as Second Class Mail, 24,000 COPIES PRINTED IN THIS ISSUE Ce OFFICERS: J, Stewart Alsbu Joe Morris M. Hodgson Fred Pieber eorge H. Mitchell ~ William N. Gray nw, A. Spencer t Office Dept., Ottawa SWEDEN SHARES FOREST PRODUCTS will be set aside for welfare measures in the industry. A recent statement shows that more than $32 million will be used for these measures, of which more than $244 million has already become available. The money will be administered part- ly through a central fund. Labor Benefits The company funds will be used for building assembly tooms, provision of sick and holi- day benefits and educational work. The central fund will be used for more general purposes. Already nearly $40,000 from the central fund has been used for adult education. The three trade unions with members engaged in the forest industries have been given nearly $25,000 to be used for information work. DEFENCE FUND SET UP “ OTTAWA (CPA)—The Can- adian Congress of Labor has announced the establishment of a defence fund “to protest the rights of Quebec workers to bargain collectively.” SecTreasurer Donald Mac- Donald said that conditions which CCL and other unions have faced in Quebee make the right to bar- gain collectively and organize unions, recognized by Canadian Law,, extremely difficult in the province, The police action in connection with the Oil Workers’ strike at Canadian Copper Refineries in Montreal and the Louiseville tex- tile company proved the difficul- ties that unions face in Quebec, said Mr. MacDonald, = Passes F.E.P. Bill = race, origin, color or religion,| night”, but the introduction of was given a second reading and | this legislation would make dis- sent to the Commons committee , crimination illegal. on industrial relations. In order to secure a prosecu- | tion under the Bill, permission Mr. Stewart said that many | must first be obtained from the improvements could be made to | Minister of Labor to institute the Bill and he hoped that the | proceedings, “Mr. Stewart said committee considering it would , that “the Bill would be strength- suggest such improvements. The| ened if these discriminatory Winnipeg member said that the | powers were removed”. and that, passing of the Bill would not) to be successful, “the legislation bring an end to prejudices “over-| must have teeth”. ee BANKING BY MAIL 4 The safe way to save your money is to put it in a bank. You can do this best through any of the branches of the Canadian Bank of Commerce in British Columbia. Get some Banking by Mail forms before you leave town, or write for a supply to your nearest branch of the Commerce. BANKING BY MAIL is convenient, easy to do. + See for yourself—today.