: 7 B.C. LUMBER WORKER 3 advised that the Board ex- amined all the evidence pertain- ing to any responsibilities which may be expected of the IWA should any crisis develop in the dispute between the em- ployers and units of the Inter- national Union of Operating Engineers, holding certifica- tions for small nits in some lumber operations. “After careful consideration, -the Board reached a number of conclusions on this question, and recommendations based thereon will be communicated to the Local Unions. Members of the Union desiring guidance on this question should consult their Local Union officials for information on the Union's policy, and should not permit themselves to be misled by any reports placed in circulation to confuse the situation.” Call Time Order It became necessary for the Board to consider the effect of the Wage Order, issued by the Board of Industrial Relations call time. It was gratifying to note that in two test cases, where the employers refused to give effect to the order, the Union won favor- able decisions, Under the amended order, an employee commencing work to which he has been ealled by the employer is entitled to four hours pay. In certain instances the employers attempted to argue that the circumstances under which they were unable to provide the crews with work, were be- yond their control. In both cases argued by the Union, it was possible to show that the lack of work was due to inadequate planning of the employers’ production require- ments, Labour Relations Regulation Other matters arising from Labour legislation were given full attention. One such item was the proposed new regulation of the Labour Relations Board re- specting petitions for certification dealing with any changes in the name of a Union, following the pending merger of the Canadian Congress of Labour and the Trades and Labour Congress. The Board has anticipated that such applications will be made and has devised a regulation in- tended to cover the situation. It has requested opinions from trade union officials with experience in such matters. In order to arrive at a satisfactory and uniform policy for representations to the Board, all CCL staff members have been summoned to a meeting in Vancouver, Friday, September 28rd. The IWA Staff Members have been instructed to attend. Unemployment Insurance The Board also gave consider- ation to the fact that the amend- ments ‘of the Unemployment In- surance Act which were approved during the last session of Palia- ment, will be given effect October 8rd. It was considered that some of these regulations will have far-reaching effects on members of the IWA who may suffer en- forced unemployment during next winter. It was agreed that care should be taken to acquaint all members of the Union with their rights under the amended Act, and the proper procedure to present their needs to the Unemployment In- suranée Commission. For this reason, steps ‘will be taken to hold a staff training course, in co-operation with the B.C. Federa- tion of Labour and the staff train- ing course, and staff of the Com- mission, at which the new regula- WHAT HAVE YOU GOI 10 A valuable watch? A Ost? ring you just couldn’t replace? Important papers? Savings Bonds ?— Any small personal possession you would hate to lose? _ “Board Decides Issues” tions will be fully explained. It is intended that all Local Union officials shall be fully prepared to advise IWA members on all problems that may be an- ticipated in this regard. The co-operation between the Union and the staff of the Commission will most certainly remove the danger of any needless burden of enquiries upon the existing ma- chinery, when any considerable volume of claims requires prompt attention. Overtime Permits A matter, which also relates to the work of government agencies, is that of overtime per- mits granted by the Board of Industrial Relations to lumber operators, The present situation and the policies pursued .by the Board of Industrial Relations is causing some alarm, and will be the subject of representations to the Board, on the basis of in- structions issued this week by our Union’s Executive Boa “I wish to mention tat the Executive Board heay@“a report of the hospital yisiting work undertaken by the Ladies’~Aux- iliaries at some poirits and the Local Unions at other points. I am bound to state that the Board was warmly appreciative of the faithful attention given this most important work, and its value to members of the Union confined to hospital. The members of our Board expressed the intention of giving this work greater support, and instructions were issued whereby the hospitals may be given better coverage.” A doctor asked the woman pa- tient her age. “I never tell anyone my age,” she answered coyly, “but as a matter of fact, I’ve just reached twenty-one.” “Indeed,” said the doctor, “and what detained you?” The fastest growing thing in nature is a fish—from the time a guy catches it until he tells about it. WATSON’S to wih, Z formation on the 18-month Kohler Plant strike at Sheboygan, W: consin, from two members of Local 833, UAW-CIO, the Local strik- ing the pant. The UAW has poured five million dollars into this fight from their International strike fund, in a determined effort From Page 1 Susch” plywood plants will do much to correct existing inequities in job classifications and attached rates. The two members of the team must now undergo a period of training, at the end of which they will commence their survey of all 66 categories in the plywood in- dustry. Their report, under the agreement, must be ready prior to June 15, 1956, and their conclusions will be binding upon both parties to the agree- ment. The IWA member of this team has assumed a very great re- sponsibility on behalf of his fellow-members in the plywood plants. In making the appoint- ment, the Board has expressed confidence in his abiity, and his integrity.” ONE THIRD LIVE EAST TORONTO (CPA) — One- third of all Canadian trade unionists live in Ontario and union membership in the province has grown to 415,- 000 on January 1, 1954 com- pared with 211,000 ten years earlier, Ontario Labor Min- ister Daley stated recently. Recommendations made by a conference of the elected rep- resentatives from coast shingle mills in Vancouver September 1, were given high priority on the’ agenda of the Union's Dis- trict Executive Board meeting, which opened on the following day. In a statement issued by the IWA District Officers, at the conclusion of the Board’s meet- ing, the assurance was given that steps had been authorized which would implement the recom- mendations. Information on the various topics, which relate to technical difficulties, has been supplied to the Local Unions concerned. QUEBEC LOWEST The average bill for domestic electric service in Canada in 1953 was $51.25, regional averages ranging from a low of $38.43 in Quebec to a high of $104.56 in the Yukon and Northwest Terri- tories. the Province is 100% Produced THEY COMPARE NOTES No. 337 Reversible LUMBER MITT ‘Then why risk loss? Why even worry about it when complete protection — against fire, theft, and loss — costs so little? You can rent a Safety Deposit Box at the B of M for less han two cents a day. "WYDANK To muicn cuz THE VANCOUVER PROVINCE HAS. AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING Unions: Vancouver Typographical Union No. 226. Vancouver Printing Pressmen and Assistants, Union No. 25. Electrotypers’ and Stereotypers* Union Var Cut from Davis Extra Heavy Pearl Mule Split Leather. / Bring your valuables to your nearest B of M branch as soon These mitts are double as you can. It always pays to sewn with waxed Irish Fela ane oe ee : play safe. linen thread and reinforced Vancouver Newspaper Guild No. 207. 2 with rivets. Vancouver Photo-engravers Union No. 54 A B.C. Product Union Made by JOHN WATSON 1a mm 4 The Vancouver Province. For complete coverage of Labour news, it Pays z “a Read The Broome, Vancouver, B.C. 127 EAST SECOND AYE.