B.C. LUMBER WORKER pens when pp elated sec- tion is under fire, as is now happening in the Pacific North- west, It is a matter of regret, that the reports appearing in the daily press do not give all the facts about the position of the Union. Only recently the dailies carried , a story which suggested that the IWA had been very high-handea in rejecting an offer made by the ‘Weyerhaeuser Corporation. Con- trast that story with the facts as now published under the author- ity of International President Hartung, and which can be easily verified. True Story - f On August 17 two officials oi the Company met with the Inter- national Officers and made ai offer of 2% cents an ‘hour, in a contract to run until the spring of 1956. It was also proposed that the ; 24% cents should be in full settle- ment of all matters in dispute, that it should become effective on the date the men returned to work, without retroactivity. The proposal was immediately laid before the Northwest Policy Com- mittee, and the request was made that the Company officials should meet with the full committee. This was arranged and during the discussion, the Company rep- resentatives refused to discuss any of the obvious bargaining “STRIKE” points regarding such a proposed settlement. The Union requested a further meeting with all those,represen- | tatives of committees in the Wey- erhaeuser operations, but: the Company then withdrew its offer. The Union at the same time agreed, that if the Company rep- resentatives would make a firm signed offer that it would be sub- mitted to a referendum vote of the employees, the Company again refused to do so and called off all further meetings. From the facts now in our pos- session, it is quite clear that the Union’s committee acted reason- ably and in good faith. The Com- pany reversed its policy several times during these more recent negotiations, evidently under pressure from other groups of employers. Bitter Struggle The tactics pursued by the employers are designed to des- troy confidence in the Union, and break through the Union’s picket lines. For these reasons, it is one of the largest and most bitter strikes yet waged in the lumber industry. The threat to the IWA in that area is so great that in this prov- ince, we should spare no effort to meet our obligations toward our brothers who are at pres- ent carrying the brunt of the battle for us.” Haw Contests Vacancy The candidature of Ed Haw, Financial Secretary, Local 1- 118, IWA, Victoria, in the Saanich Municipal by-election, September 18, has recently been announced, with the sup- port of the Victoria Labor Council, TLC and CCL. The by-election is being held to fill the vacancy on the Cuun- cil caused by the resignation of Roy Wooten, a representative of the Municipal Workers, who recently accepted a position with the Municipality of Saanich. Ed Haw is conducting his campaign as a labor candidate, and is stressing his support of municipal action required in the interests of the workers. PARADE ORDERS ISSUED All CCL trade unionists are urged to attend the La- bor Day Parade, Monday, September 6, when both TLC and CCL unions will march to the PNE grounds in a demonstration of united strength. The parade, which will in- clude a number of trade union floats, will form up at Powell Street grounds and proceed along Hastings to KEY MEN IN THE PLANTS IWA PLANT COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN in some of the leading plants ce in session. These Local Union officials head the job organization in their respective plants by election and undertake importent responsibilities in policing the contract. the Exhibition Grounds. Brief speeches will be heard in the open air theatre, when the parade will dis- perse, its members to be guests of the Exhibition. Local 1-217, IWA, is active in organizing the parade, and will display a float. A Real Union Shop And No Mistake! ” No less thon TEN unions work in harmonious association with the management of The Van- . eouver Sun to produce the daily issues of Western Canada’s leading newspaper that go into two out’ of three British Columbia homes. The Sun is hoppy to be a real Union Shop throughout, with agreeable relations with all its organized crafts and personnel. Take Note W Certain logging companies have refused to pay the category rates - which were negotiated during the 1951-52 annual wage revision in the logging industry. These are the category revisions which were then negotiated with other companies: — RIGGING CREWS— High Rigger ....15 1c to $2.37 Hook & Rig ....15Vyceto 2.374 2nd Rigger ...... 6bY4cto 1.9714 Hooktender .... 2ycto 2.1444 Rigging Slinger to 1.8914 Chaser to 1.7914 Chokerman to 1.6914 Signalman to 1.6414 LOADING CREWS — Leverman 4c to $2.09 2nd Loader ...... 8c to 1.8014 BOOM CREWS— Boomman. ...... Ile to 1.79% 2nd Boomman 2c to 1.8914 Boom Stick ; Borer Bacto 1.844 Minor revisions were granted on other categories. These are the companies which have refused to consider these revisions: Alaska Pine & Cellulose Ltd. Holberg Camp Mahatta River Camp Alaska Pine Company Lid. Pacofi Camp Moresby Camp Port McNeill Alice Lake Logging Co. Ltd. B.C. Forest Products Ltd. Britain River Fraser Creek Vancouver Bay. The Booth Logging Co. Ltd. Dumaresq Bros. Logging Co. Ltd. Kelley Logging .Co. Ltd. Aero Camp Juskatla & Shannon Bay Teakerne Arm Northern Pulpwood Ltd. Beaver Cove Camp Sandspit Cove Camp South Bentinck Arm tae Logging Company Ltd. Camp “B” Osborne Logging Company Columbia Cellulose Co. Ltd. Western Logging Company, It is important that the Wage Scales for these companies be revised to set a standard rate for Loggers. Support the Union to stop this discrimination. Take this list with you when hiring out. Published by LOCAL 1-71, IWA 18 West Hastings St., Vancouver, B. C. d to Local 1-217 are here seen