B. c. LUMBER WORKER 2nd Issue, February IONS » and the Standard PLAN INT ACTION | ‘The B.C. Federation of Labor, the B.C. Trade Union Railway Brotherhoods have ‘established the basis of joint action with regard to labor to be considered by the Legislature this session, it was announced this week A joint meeting of the Execu-) tives of all three bodies met re- cently in Vancouver, and agreed | on a number of important deci- sions considered necessary by reason of developments in Vic- toria. _A request was directed to the Premier, asking that all labor legislation be tabled at the earli- est possible date. The trade union bodies referred especially to the ICA Act and the Work- men’s Compensation Act. It was considered that the trade unions should have an early opportunity to examine the aniending Bills, in order that suitable recommendations might he made to the Legislature. Joint Conference The further decision was reach- ed to call a joint conference in Victoria of representatives from all unions affiliated to the three bodies, immediately the amend- ments are tabled, Local Unions have been re- | dial | rei quested to name their delegates to this joint conference imme- tely, and warn them to stand ady to proceed to Victoria promptly when the summons is issued. A steering committee, compris- ed of President Dan Radford, and Secretary George Home, of the B.C. Federation of Labor, to- gether with two delegates from each of the other two bodies, was instructed to proceed without de- lay to Victoria, and discuss the developing situation with the members of the Cabinet and the Legislature. Disquieting rumors have been in circulation regarding the type of amendments under considera- tion by the government, and the pressyre that is now being exer- cised by the organized employers to secure* still more” restrictive legislation to curb the activities of the trade unions. LOOK Illustrated is the Cruiser’s Stag of pure virgin wool in mackinaw or kersey. Mackinaw plaids are either red and black; green and black, or blue and black. Notice the four large pockets in front, and the large pack pocket in back, which opens at both sides ..-. a feature of both mackinaw and kersey garments. ~ These are two of the many designs of “Pioneer Brand” clothing obtainable from your commissary or favorite dealer. Made in Vancouver, B. C., by Jones Tent & Awning Ltd., they are designed through careful study of the _ needs and desires of B.C, workmen. rola «ae PIONEER : REGIST! Brano FOR WORK CLOTHING OF UNSTINTED MATERIALS DESIGN and — WORKMANSHIP HUB HUMOR “REMEMBER THAT MIRAGE You saw?" HUB customers like the way we treat “em. That's why they stay customers and become friends. Drop in and look over our new clothes for Spring. - International Unity Pledged By B.C. IWA Rumor given publicity during the recent IWA District || Convention, to the effect that the B.C. District IWA had considered secession from the International Union was quickly scotched, when the convention unanimously passed a resolution re-affirming its loyalty to the International. This was quickly followed by a statement from the District Of- ficers, which explained the cir- cumstances and removed any possibility of misunderstanding. The official release issued by District President Joe Morris was as follows: Statement “YT consider it important at this time that I should clear away any possibility of misunderstand- ing with regard to press state- ments which appeared during the Convention. At a meeting of the District Officers yesterday, I was authorized to state publicly that there is no truth in the rumor that IWA members in this Dis- trict have discussed or even con- sidered secession from the Inter- national Union. The District Convention made an emphatic declaration on this point and reaffirmed its loyalty to the International Union. I also wish to: state on behalf of the District Officers that they are unequivocally in support of this resolution, and they have asked that this be made known through- out all Districts within the In- ternational. G5 45 EAST HASTINGS Publication date of the next issue of the B.C, LUMBER WORKER is March 5th. Deadline for ad copy is February 25th and for news copy February 26th, Representing the Organized Loggers end Mill Workers of B.C. PUBLISHED TWICE MONTHLY ON THE FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAYS BY International Woodworkers of Ameriea (CIO-CCL) ex, B.C, District Council No. 1 Vico-President Vice-President Treasurer, onal Beard wwe Walter F, Allen Address all communications to GEORGE HM. MITCHELL, Secretary-Treasurer 48 Kingsway - Phone FAirmont 8807-8 . Vancouver, B.C. 50 Subscription nr A ap annum ‘Claas Maik, Bost Ofties Dene, Ottawa A Anthoriset! ) 000 COPIES PRINTED IN THIS ISSUE The xumor was set in motion bécause of remarks made by In- ternational President Al Hartung at the Convention. We did not interpret these remarks as a re- buke directed to this District ,but rather as a warning to the whole Union. The 1948 Lesson Since 1948, the membership in the B.C, District have always ac- cepted President Hartung’s point of view, that no single district should demand consideration of its own special interests to the point of disruption. The lesson learned during the Communist- inspired attempted secession in 1948 has not been forgotten. In this District we take pride in the fact that within the frame- work of the International Consti- tution this District can express independence of thought and ex- ercise a large measure of autonomy. This does not obscure our rec- ognition of the still more import- MOURNED is Emil oy Luter, Southern Director of the IWA, passed away February 15th, in At- Tanta, Georgia, in his 45th year. Well Imown through- out the American trade union movement, Brother Luter spent most of his life fight- ing for the interest and rights of the workers. ant fact, that our strength as a Union is based on unity of pur- pose and action throughout the ranks of the lumber workers across the North American con- tinent.” Judge: “Your wife maintains that life with you has been un- bearable. What have you to say?” > Defendant: “It was the other way around, your Honor. 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