B.C. LUMBER WORKER 9 East-West Meet Proves Growth More direct participation in the affairs of the ICFTU, ‘through the CCL and the CIO, was advocated by S. M. Hodgson, and H. Landon Ladd, CCL Executive Council member and CCL Executive Board member, respectively, re they reported to the IWA East-West conference - held immediately prior to the recent convention of the Canadian Congress of Labor in Montreal. Both IWA representatives were re-elected to the posts on the CCL Executive and Council which they had held during the past year. ‘A report on IWA progress in British Columbia was given by District President, Joe Morris, who tendered to the eastern dele- gates warm fraternal greetings from the Pacific Coast. International President Al Har- tung reviewed the achievements of the past year throughout the International and spoke in appre- ciation of the closer co-ordination tween Canadian Units and the , IWA growth now seen m Canadian territory. In a detailed and written sub- mission to, the IWA conference the representatives outlined the relations between the two bodies, and pointed to the fact that “the welfare of the Canadian Labor Movement will assure to the [WA its proper recognition.” 1000 Members Added - As a member of the 11-man Department of Organization established by the Congress, H. Landon Ladd reported on an ac- eelerated tempo of organization under Director Joe MacKenzie. More than 1000 members of CCL chartered Local Unions had been transferred to IWA jurisdiction during the past year, he stated. Both IWA representatives spoke in vigorous terms of the importance of the work done by Congress in regard to legislation. The Congress committee was praised for representations deal- ing with amendments to the Criminal Code, designed to pro- tect unions against any infringe- ment of democratic rights. In speaking of court injunctions, they stated, “Only the vigilance of our organizations can protect even the present limited rights which we enjoy.” It was disclosed by the repre- sentatives that consideration had been given the establishment of a Special strike fund to assist af- filiates and chartered unions on strike. Assistance for this fund by the IWA was favored. ICFTU Representation In a review of the outstanding contribution made by the Con- gress to the work of the ICFTU, they agreed that the IWA should endeavor to secure direct repre- sentation at ICFTU conferences, through the CIO and the CCL. They said “When it is realized that four out of five of the world’s people go to bed hungry each night, and that disease takes its toll in countless millions throughout the world, we of the IWA have our obligations to as- sist, through the Congress, this essential work.” UNION’S MARCH LAUDED Over 1200 Vancouver and Lower Mainland trade union- ists staged their biggest parade and celebration in Vancouver, last Labor Day, when they marched through the city streets to the Pacific National Exhibition grounds, to honor the day set aside for labor. The marchers, members of both the CCL and AFL Unions, were addressed at the Exhibition open- air theatre by the Presidents of the two Labor Councils and the Minister of Labor. Later, entertainment was pro- vided for them by Exhibition authorities, suitably arranged for the occasion. Success of the rally caused par- ticipating trade unionists to re- solve to treble the attendance, if the event is staged again next year. Cranbrook Backs District Plan Record attendance featured the membership meeting of Local 1-405, IWA, held in Cranbrook, September 13th, which heard reports on contract negotiations from District 8rd Vice-president Fred Fieber, and Negotiating Commit- tee Secretary Walter Allen. Without a dissenting vote, the meeting endorsed the District 10- point plan for centralized ad- ministration throughout the Southern Interior. Plans were enthusiastically laid for the completion of IWA orga- nization in the area, and the suc- cessful certification of all opera- tions in the name of the IWA. President Art Danstrom was named as acting business agent pending ratification of his ap- pointment by the general mem- bership. Negotiations Backed Report of the visiting members of the District Policy Committee on negotiations prompted numer- ous questions and resulted in an expression of firm support of the Union’s position. In your conversation, remem- ber that no one but a convict likes to be stopped in the middle of a sentence. w& THE Local 25, (TLC-AFL). Local 88 (TLC-AFL). VANCOUVER PROVINCE UNION - PRODUCED BY MEN AND WOMEN WHO BELONG TO ONE OF THESE UNIONS: Vancouver Typographical Union, Local 226 (TLC-AFL). Vancouver Printing Pressman & Assistants Union, Vancouver Photo-engravers Union, Local 54 (TLC-AFL). Electrotypers & Stereotypers, Vancouver and Victoria, Vencouver Mailers Union, Locol 70 (TLC-AFL), ~ Vancouver Newspaper Guild, Local 207 (CCL). THE VANCOUVER PROVINCE = PAcific 4211 “B.C, Megozine, published by the Province, is the only newspaper magazine wholly produced in Vancouver. SOUT TTT ETE EE EEE EEE EEE Product of SIX UNIONS J ts 100% a” 1-80 PLANS NEW HOME Members attending the Sep- tember 6 meeting of Local 1-80, IWA, heard a report from George Smythe, Chairman of the Building Committee, to the effect that the contract had been let for a new IWA build- ing in Duncan, and that con- struction was then under way. The tender had been granted to A, V. Richardson, he explained, at a figure of $30,987.50. Other tenders had been received at higher figures from Cowichan Housng Ltd., and A, & B. Con- struction Co. Ltd. Reference was made to the fact that the building fund had re- sulted from the 25-cent monthly contribution made by individual members, as earmarked for the purpose in each dues month. In keeping with the interests of woodworkers, the specifications call for wood construction. NOTICE Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Arnold (Frank) Shapiro, age 15, is asked to contact either the IWA District Office at 45 Kingsway, Vancouver, B.C., or Mr. Frank Jaeger, 352 Montrose Ave., East Kil- donan, Manitoba. 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. Schools Open At Mission Sept. 26 Trade unionists will be given the opportunity by Local 1-867, IWA, in Mission, September 26-27, to benefit from the tirade union classes conducted by the. Researe: a and Education Department of the IWA, acting in coopera tion with the Canadian Congress of Labor. These classes are being design- ed and promoted by the IWA- CCL joint committee to give workers a better understanding of trade union matters, They will be held at the following points on the dates indicated: MISSION, Local 1-367, IWA, September 26-27, NANAIMO — Island Labor Council, October 3-4. VANCOUVER — Van. Labor Council at UBC, Oct. 24-25. VICTORIA — Victoria Labor Council, Oct. 31 - Nov. 1. VERNON — Locals 1-417 and 1-423, IWA, Nov. 7-8. CRANBROOK — Local 1-405, IWA, November 14-15. PRINCE GEORGE — Local 1-424, IWA, Nov. 14-15. Training courses will be con- ducted in the following subjects: Job Steward’s Duties, Grievance Procedure, Trade Union History, Labor Legislation, Local Union and Sub-Local Administration, geilinay nets ee Economie Trends, Public Rela- tions and Community Service. | Instructors who will assist with the program include Howar Conquergood, CCL Education Di- rector Ed Kenney, IWA Research Director, Gower Markle, United Steelworkers’ Educational Diree- tor, Joe Miyazawa, Associate Di- rector IWA Education Dept. Marty Levinson, CCL Director of International Affairs, and expeTi- enced IWA officers. All the instructors listed may not be available for all the schools, but the number of in- structors will depend largely on the number of enrolled ‘students and classes. District Officers of the IWA stressed this week the importance of the widest possible participa- tion by IWA Local Unions and the membership in educational opportunities calculated to lend added strength to the Union’s development. COL MOVES UP OTTAWA (CPA)—The cost of living rose slightly, for the third consecutive month, be- tween July 2 and August 1, according to the Dominion Bur- eau of Statistics consumers price index. In the 30-day per- iod; the index increased from 115.4 to 115.7 (1949—100). Overall food prices remained fairly static during the period with the substantial drop in the cost of vegetables, fresh fruit and beef offsetting increases in bread, coffee, eggs, pork pro- ducts and lamb. ‘ The main increases occurred in clothing and in household opera- tions, while higher priced gaso- line, increased hospital rates and in the higher cost of aceommoda- tion all added up to an overall rise in the index, The old cost of living index, which the consumers’ price index replaced earlier this year, jumped 4 during the period July 2 to August 1 and now stands at 186.4 (1935-1939—100). Trained Workers Win. Out REGINA (CPA)—By taking short-term jobs rather than finishing their education, young people can jeopardize their fu- ture earnings and adyance- ment, Saskatchewan Labor Minister C. C. Williams said here, recently. The Minister pointed out that in the United States last year one-third of the 16 and 17 year age group did not return to school after taking summer jobs. This was an increase of 20 per- cent over the previous year. The figures for Canada were not available, the Minister said, but he thought they would be in ap- proximately the same proportion. “This is a most undesirable trend and it is to be hoped that parents will take steps to im- prove the situation and not be misled by short-term opportuni- ties for teenage jobs, Some firms will not employ persons with less than Grade XII standing,” said Mr. Williams. “While not generally realized, every year of schooling increases adult income and the 1950 (U.S.) census shows that male High School graduates 25 years of age and over averaged $752.00 more in 1949 than VIII Grade gradu- ates; women $675.00 more. High school graduates made almost as much at 25 as the VIII graders make at the age of 45. There are always exceptions, of course, a) ATTEND YOUR UNION MEETINGS ISRAEL NOW IN LC.F.T.U. LONDON, ENG. (CPA) — Affiliations to the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions have now hit the 100 mark with the enrolment of organizations from Chile, the island of St. Vincent and Israel. The ICFTU’S executive has now been enlarged to 25 mem- bers and the Israeli General Federation of Labor (Histad- rut) won election to one of the new seats, Lower -Priced Boots Offered To Loggers Caulk boots with a guarantee are now available to all loggers at the outstandingly low price of $24.72 for nine-inch tops and $25.75 for ten-inch tops, includ- ing sales tax. é These boots have beén seen by members of the different IWA Locals. They have been worn by a union member for 6 months on the boom and have proven to be watertight. They hold their caulks and retain their shape. They are Union-made in Van- couver, and IWA member Alex Galloway has obtained the right to sell them to loggers at this new low price. To order these boots, send your size or an impression of your foot while wearing a heavy sock. State clearly the length of top desired, color, whether black or brown and if you want eyelets or clips. Money orders or cheques pay- able to A. Galloway Sales Co., 586 E, 28th Ave., Vancouver 10, B.C. (Advt.)