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LOGGERS ASK
WAGE BOOST

Representation from all Coast logging camps was the
highest on record, it was noted by observers at the annual
Convention of Local 1-71, IWA, held in the Arcadian Hall, .

“LOCAL’S PARTY

SCORES

‘Tremendous crowd of over 4000 happy childven who,
with their parents and friends, gave Santa Claus a royal
weleome when he made his appearance via the stage
chimney to distribute presents, at the 6th Annual Chil-

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dren’s Christmas Party of Local 1-217, IWA, December

The young guests were wel.
comed by Lloyd Whalen, Presi-
dent of the Local Union, and Mrs.
Allison Brown, President of the
Women’s Auxiliary of Local
1-217,
Christmas Greetings were ex-
tended to the gathering on behalf
of the International Officers by
William Bodkin, IWA Interna-
tional Secretary-Treasurer, fol-
lowing 2 short speech compli-
menting Local 1-217 for their
efforts in promoting the party.

Master of ceremonies, Terry
Ford, soon had the children sing-
ing Christmas carols in which
everybody joined in. For those
not familiar with the words there
were song sheets provided.

A fime magician’s act followed
the singing with displays of

that soon had both kiddies

+e incl completely mysti-

12, in the Georgia Auditorium.

by the Evelyn Ward School of
Dancing, received enthusiastic
| applause from the audience for
| their wonderful group and solo
numbers. The dancers, ranging in
age from two years ,to sixteen
| years of age, showed the grace
land agility of accomplished ar-
tists. Y

The credit for the Christmas
Party’s overwhelming success
belongs to the Local Union and
Women’s Auxiliary members who
spared no effort in the prepara-
tions.

Cost of renting the Auditorium
and buying the children’s pres-
ents exceeded $3,000; and was
borne entirely:by Local 1-217.

INCREASE
FORECAST

OTTAWA (CPA)— Changes
in unemployment insurance
_ benefit payments, particularly
supplementary benefits, have
been forecast in a Canadian
Press story originating here.
A high priority piece of legis-
lation is expected to poet aun
plementary benefits by about
25% to bring them in line
with ar unemployment in-

1-2171WA
RETURNS
WHALEN

Lloyd Whalen was again
returned as President of
Local 1-217, IWA, by a large
majority of. the votes cast
in the recent election refer-
endum, it was reported by
the official balloting commit-
tee at the membership
meeting, December 19.

. Other officers elected were:

Ist Vice-Pres.,, Harry Bards-
ley; 2nd Vice-Pres., Collin
Wood; Recording Secretary,
Paddy Neale; Financial Secre-
tary, S. M. Hodgson; Warden,
J. Cummins; Conductor, C.
Lamarche; 6-year Trustee, J.
Miazga.

Installation ceremony was con-
ducted by International Vice-
President Claude Ballard, who
later addressed the meeting.

In_ his remarks the Interna-
tional Officer informed his audi-
ence regarding the outcome of
the strike in the Pacific North-
west States.

He made a strong plea for
clear thinking regarding the at-
tacks upon the Union, that the
ros might remain steady under

es ;

The speaker also denied that

discussions of the no-raid agree-
ment between CIO and- AFL

See “WHALEN” Page 10

Vancouver, December 21.

The Officers’ Report as well as
the financial statements, sub-
mitted and considered by the
delegates, revealed that the af-
fairs of the Local Union are
flourishing, and that the member-
ship strength has been steadily
increasing.

In the resolutions adopted, con-
siderable stress was laid on the
necessity for fare allowance in
the Coast master contract. An-
other subject of popular demand
was the union shop.

Wage Boost Asked

The Loggers’ Local will re-
quest the District Convention to
make an across the board wage
increase one of the 1955 contract
demands. The delegates were
most insistent that the board
rates be rolled back to the 1953
level. i

In addressing the convention,
the District President, Joe Mor-
ris, said in part: ;

A Fighting Policy

“As we gain in experience, we
learn to harness our militancy
with better effect to the purposes
of the Union. We don’t use fire-
brand tactics, merely for the self-
satisfaction of sounding off. We
talk fight, only when we are
ready to fight, and are convinced
that what we are fighting for can
and should be won. Up to that
point we conduct ourselves as
reasonable men, and work for re-
sults, because it is the results
that count, and not the fireworks,

This does not mean that we are
going soft, or that we expect
every single logger to agree with
everything we do and say. It will
be a sad day, if by any remote
chanee, the loggers decide to he-

- |come mealy-mouthed, and docile.

: LISTEN TO

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7.05 p.m,
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The independence of thought that
is characteristic of the loggers is
an important ingredient in the
vitality of this Union. Where all
me think alike; no one thinks at
all.

I sometimes laugh at those who
get worried when they hear us
debating’ our problems in loud
and excited voices, or so it seems

See “LOGGERS” Page 3

SEASON’S GREETINGS from
IWA International Officers were
extended to the youngsters at-
tending the 6th Annual Chil-
dren’s Christmas Party of Local
1-217, IWA, by William Bodkin,
International Sec.-Treasurer,

6.30 p.m.
Thursday

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