10 B.C, LUMBER WORKER 1st Issue, January Parksville Seminar © IWA District Officers. INSTRUCTORS AND STUDENTS at the CCL Parksville Seminar found all phases of collective bargaining technique to be of engrossing interest. George Home (upper left) led the discussions on the effect of labor legislation on bargaining, and Alistair Stewart, M.P., debunked the mysteries of company financial statements. In the portion of the student body shown will be seen some of the From Page 1 “WHALEN” unions involved anything which would deprive international unions of their autonomous rights. His interpretation of the re- sults in the November U.S. elec- tions was that organized labor had made decided gains. District President Joe Morris followed with a brief address, in oe BERERUERER Printers of The B.C. LUMBER WORKER LHL GOW 0 LIMITED PRINTERS AND which he complimented Local 1- 217 on its growth, and efficiency of administration. He urged that the fullest pos- sible degree of unity should be established within the Union prior to negotiations, which he predicted would find “tough go- ing” in 1955. “very member should pull his full weight,” he asserted, “as any attempt to divide the member- ship in the midst of the struggle could only be regarded as trait- ‘orous.” BENEFIT SUCCEEDS Benefit Dance, sponsored by Local 1-424, IWA, for Jo Ann Shields, realized the sum of $249.35, which was turned over to the Elks’ Club to supple- ment their Jo <Ann_ Shields Fund, Local 1-424 wishes to express appreciation for the donations received from the Prince George Bakery, the CCF Club, the Royal Produce No. 1, and the Cowboy Kings. All other expenses were taken care of by the Local Union. The Local would like to thank the public, too, for helping to make this dance a success. * For the most entertaining coverage of the news and best features, it Pays to Read the Province. to Read the Province. IT PAYS TO READ THE PROVINCE. : a = * AA AQ Qs For the fullest coverage of all news, it Pays’ For the fairest coverage of Labour affairs, it Pays to Read the Province. fa are a member in good standing of a » SEMI IMPRESSIONS OF NAR By IWA ROVING REPORTER First question I asked of a husky logger in attendance at the CCL Parksville Seminar was: “What do you think of it?” He said, “Say, I came here expecting to be bored, but everything’s been so darned interesting that I wouldn’t want to miss any of it for the world.” Quite obviously, this was the sentiment of everyone in attend- ance. It must have been, because they cheerfully responded to the loud and raucous call, “Let’s go” from Howard Conquergood, which was heard at repeated in- tervals from nine in the morning till nine or later in the evening. Reason for Success As it seemed to me, there were two reasons why CCL staff members found the seminar dis- cussions of absorbing interest, One, they were getting valuable information on matters that con- cerned the work entrusted to them by their local unions; and two, they were enabled to discuss any point till it was clarified for use in their day-to-day activities. But I said to myself, “This may be alright for the guys on the payrolls of the several unions represented, What is happening here that is likely to benefit the ‘Joe on the job’?” I then tried to run down the angles as they might be seen by the rank and file, and came up with answers something like the following. The Real Purpose If there is one thing above anything else that a rank and file Joe expects from his union, its a solid job of bargaining for the best obtainable wages and working conditions. If he has kept in touch with recent events, he knows two facts: the bosses are using high- powered techniques to outwit the Union in its bargaining on his behalf; also, the bargaining rep- resentatives of the Union must be smart enough to demonstrate the logie of the Union’s case. The unions are getting smart. They’re training their own men to meet and master the modern techniques. If they can get what they want by skill in bargaining, it’s much less expensive than taking the bosses on in a rough and tumble. Bargaining, The-Theme The project they were working on at Parksville was just that. They were outlining the smartest ways to bargain and win by bar- gaining, and pooling all available information on the topic. Ed Kenney, Charlie Millard and Joe Morris led discussions on the tactics to be employed at and be- hind the bargaining table. 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Broadway, CH 2878, Van. 9 Please send me your free price list showing me how “I can earn up to $100 Per Week in my spare time with your attractive, dependable watches, Name Town | “|ago by Bill Monkman, Bea ee ee dents an insight into the mys- teries of company financial state- ments, so that their hocus-pocus might be more easily. exposed. All the various problems which arise in presenting the Union’s case to the general public and the union’s membership were re- viewed in discussions led by CCL Public Relations Director, Jack Williams and Grant MacNeil. Legislative Problems The discussions conducted by George Home were most profit- able, because he presented for solution all the various problems confronting trade unions under the present Labor Relations Act. The general historical back- ground, from which present trade union practices have emerged were discussed during two eve- ning classes on past develop- ments, of significance. Ed Ken- ney also initiated several of the evening sessions into his think- ing regarding economic councils. All of the-week’s proceedings added up to one important result for the rank and file member. By means of this type of training, his union is developing techniques and personnel as competent as any that may be used against them by the employers. MLA’s MEET SUPPORTERS CCF supporters are invited to a Pre-sessional Dinner at the Rio Hall, Joyce Road and: Kingsway, on Friday, January ~~ 21,-at 6:30 p.m. . This occasion provides a social ~ opportunity to meet- the CCF Members of the Legislature on their way to Victoria for the 1955 Spring Session of the B.C. Parliament. The event is arranged by the CCF Provincial Ways and Means Committee and includes a sing- song and entertainment. Mr. Frank McKenzie, President -6f the B.C.-Yukon Section, wilt be master of ceremonies, BAZAAR HELD PRINCE GEORGE.— Women Auxiliary members of Local 1-424, IWA, held a Bazaar and Christmas Party for the chil- dren, December 11-12, in the CCF Hall. International Organizer J. Holst entertained the ‘eadics with his guitar when a film to be shown to them was not avail- able. Sarita Claus was there, too, and distributed candy, nuts and oranges to all, CURLERS NEAR TOP IWA-sponsored curling club gave a fine account of them- selves in the recent New West- minster bonspiel, winning nine iar oer eine four, which em just short i: winners’ circle. ot eee The club, formed four wilegad this year in the newly-built Nev Westminster rink where they have a 12 noon Sunday booking. There are 82 members in the club now, including several ladies and with a few more games un- der their belts for the newcomers, the club will be “seasoned” enough to start the com- “ annual petition for the IWA Trophy,