| ee 1st Issue, July B.C. LUMBER WORKER M ot Royal Columbian Sisters Esther Spooner and Ma: garet Seabrook of the LA Local 357, IWA, visited the following liens in the Royal Columbian Hospital, June 19, distributing candy, cigarettes and copies of the B.C. Lumber Worker. Robert Bliss, Western Smashed khee. Ross Harixon, B.C. Forest Prod- ucts—Knee ‘operation. Cor Arkesteyn, B.C. Forest Prod- ucis—Car ‘accident. E. Pedron, Alaska Pine—Tonsillec- tomy. Ed, Godin, F ‘operation. R, Statham, Irvine Sawmills—Leg injury. Plywood— ‘aser Mills — Hernia W. Hill, Fraser Mills -— Arthritis, operation. 4. Finnegan, Pacific Pine—Better, R. Simmons, Restmore Mfg.—Acci- ‘dent. Lee P: ing. M. Dumont, Flavelle Cedar—Heart ‘condition. Mi. Barten, Back trouble. W. Kulyk, P.V.—Improving, V. Sienart, Alaska Pine — Coming along. W. Melienn, B.C. Forest Products ‘ecling better, — Jax, Tabin, Alaska Pine—Improy- ing. 11. Millman, B.C. Forest Products —Serlously’ ill. Sister Esther Spooner and Mar- garet Seabrook of the LA Local 1- 357, IWA, visited the following pa- tients In the Royal Columbian Hospital, June 12, distributing candy, cigarettes and copies of the B.C, Lumber Worker. Chas. Stephens, Alaska Pine—Op- eration. Robert Blixs, Western Plywood— Smashed knee. R, Statham, Irvine ‘Accident to leg. Eric Strand, Fraser Mills — Chest ner, Fraser Mills—Improy- Wammond Sawmills injury. oe erenstey B.C. Forest Products—Car accident. . Wm. Hill, Fraser Mills—Arthritis operation. mons, Testmore Mfg.—Ac- ‘cident. J. Jones, B.C, Forest Products — Improving. W. Palmer, Fraser Mills—Toe op- eration. . Adelard Noel, Fraser Mills—Oper- ation. és D. Hemminger, Maple Ridge—Foot injury. gona Binnigan, Pacific Pine—Ob- servation. Frank Blaschek, Port Hammond— Operation pending. Wenry Barten, Hammond — Sore backs. Jus. Tabin, Alaska Pine—Observa- tion, Albert Larkin, Fraser Mills—Op- eration pending. Ed. Godin, Fraser Mills — Hernia ‘operation. St. Paul’s Sisters. Lydia, Hillworth and Bobbie Sharpe of the LA Local 1- 217, IWA, visited the following pa- tients in’ the St. Paul's Hospital, June 14, distributing candy, cigar- ettes and copies of the B.C. Lum- ber Worker. Leslie Armstrong, Alta Lake — Broken leg. G. Muler, Evans Products — Back i ry. vi Ranikko, Englewood — Arm thigh and leg injuries. Hugh Godwin, Elk Lumber Com- pany—Hand injury, R. Derkson, Beaver Cove —Carti- | lege in, Kkhee. Waiter Graf, Quesnel — Leg in- Reese Mastrom, Taber Creek — ms raft. Glen Young, Englewood—Shin in- jury, Wallace Black, Columbia Spruce— Leg injury. Sacennen, Port Alice—Back in- Andy Gruntund, Alberni Plywood ek injury. Meershman—Much better, Sisters Lydia Hillworth _ and Bobbie Sharpe of the LA Local 1-217, IWA, visited the following patients in ‘the St. Paul’s Hospital, June 7, distributing candy, cigar- Sch List») ettes and copies of the B.C. Lum- ber Worker, V. Rahikka, Englewood — Arm thigh and ‘hip injuries. A. F. Jeffries, Randall Logging — Back inj perce: Hugh Godwin, Elik Lumber Com- pany—Hand’ inju Maxtram, Prince George — graft. Glen Young, Englewood—Shin in- i Wallace Binck, Prince George — Leg injury. Pat Kennedy, Quesnel — Back in- jury. W. Sarensen, Port Alice—Back in- jury. - B, Meershuman—Coming along. Sister Bobbie Sharpe of the L./ Local 1-217, TWA, visited the fo! lowing patients in St. Paul's Ho: pital, June 22, distributing cand: cigarettes and copies of the B. Lumber Worker: Y. Rahikko, Englewood Camp — ‘Arm, thigh and leg injur Walter Graf, Quesnel—Leg injur; George Mastrom, Prince George — Bone graft. Glen Young, graf Englewood — Skin runlund, Alberni Plywood— Back injur Jnck Sall, Port Alberni—Back in- ™ Sister Bobbie Sharpe of the L.A., Local 1-217, IWA, visited the fol- lowing patients in St. Paul's Ho: pital, June 29, distributing cand cigarettes and copies of the B.C. Lumber Work. Fred Neslund, Louise Bay Logging Co,—Head and foot injuries. N. Rahikko, Englewood Logging ‘Camp—Arm, thigh ana leg in- Juri é George Mastrom, Prince George— Bone te z Glen Young, Englewood — Skin graft, rshman—Sleeping. Jury. Juck Sali, Port Alberni — Back injury. Andy Grunlund, Alberni Plywood —Back . Meershmau—Cheerful. Sister Bobbie Sharpe of the LA Local 1-217, IWA, Visited the fol- lowing patients in the St. Paul's Hospital, May 16, distributing candy, cigarettes and copies of the B.C, Lumber Worker. Arnold Milligan, Beach Logging Co.—Back injury. Peter Drieddiger, lege in elbow. : W. Townsend, Quesnel — Hip in- ‘Cariboo—Carti- ture—Ligament in Icnee. George Mostrom, Taber Creek — Bone graft, healing nicely. Erle Lindans, Burns Lake—Ope! 01 Y. Rahikka, Englewood Camp A— Coming along fine. Ladysmith Financial Secretary Linder of Local 1-80, IWA, visited the following patients in the Lady. smith Hospital, May 24, distribut- ing candy, cigarettes and copies of the B.C. Lumber Worker. €, A. Wallace, Deerholme, B. George Kent, Ladysmith, ‘B.C. Mike "Tresock, Ladysmith, z Wed Cull, Ladysmith, B. Moxex Seymour, Chemainus, B. C. Mrs. Georgie Pelto, Ladysmith. Mrs. Dolly Reld, Ladysmith, B.C. Mrs. Isabel Butler, Ladysmith, B.C. Mrs, A. Galloway, Cedar District. Mrs, Margaret Honeyman, Lady- smith, B.C. Mrs. Jack Battie, Ladysmith, B.C. Mixs “Mary Hunwick, Honeymoon Bay, B.C. ary ‘Tomezyk, Ladysmith. Hist Julie MacLeod, Ladysmith. Mrs, Marie Hartley, Ladysmith. Mrs. Gordon Kerr, Ladysmith. “{ hear you've signed up as skipper on the good ship matri- mony.” “No, my wife is the skipper. Y’m the second mate. I married a widow.” you can’t beat its FLAVOR + FRESHNESS GENERAL SANDWICH BAKERIES [EB fe ele & J “Your Husband ls A Union Man” No doubt you, as well as most wives, agree that your husband should belong to a trade union organization. There are, however, some wives who do not altogether approve of their husbands taking an active and leading role in the union. First, they feel that “he sticks his neck out too far”; secondly, they complain that he has too many meet- ings to attend. Perhaps your husband has not explained what his union stands for and what it is trying to accomp- lish and therefore you are not aware of the many prob- lems a unionist is faced with. Let’s reflect a bit. Your husband is a union man. What does this mean? It means simply that he and his fellow workers have decided to stick to- gether, to protect each oth through an organization of their own choice. Yes, your husband realizes that alone he cannot pos- sibly cope with the many prob- lems there are today in modern industry. He feels that by joining with others he can obtain higher wages and better working condi- tions. He knows the collective strength of the union protects him against unfair treatment and discrimination. His union has given him a sense of dignity and independence. Better Things You see, your husband wants you and the children to have more of the better things. He wants you and the family to be happy and healthy. He would like to secure a home that is warm and comfortable. He wants the children to get a proper edu- cation so that they will grow up to be good and responsible citi- zens. He feels that through his or- ganization he has a better chance of obtaining these things and right he is! No one can deny the achievements of responsible trade unions. What about the legisla- tion we all enjoy today such as Unemployment Insurance, Family Allowances, Mothers’ and Wid- ows’ Allowances, Workmen’s Compensation, etc? Energy and Brains These and many more such laws which protect the health and welfare of your family were instituted because your husband’s union together with other unions have for years campaigned for them, To make a union operate smoothly and effectively requires someone’s energy and someone’s brains and yes, someone’s time. A union is not a piece of mech- anism which can be made to run by merely pressing a button. There are plans, campaigns and policies to be formulated. There are meetings, conferences and conventions that responsible union men must attend. “But,” you may ask, “why must it be my husband?” And wliy should it not be your husband? Remember, if your husband is in some leading position in the union it is because others have elected him. Remember also that to be elected means to be trusted and to be regarded -as one upon whom others can depend. Yes, this union man, who is your husband, is one who can lead and speak for others, and whose guidance and advice is taken, one who com- mands confidence and respect, one who has ability and integrity, one who is honest, fair and sin- cere. Should you not then feel proud that this is your husband? Happier Life Remember also that the union to which your husband belongs and its activities he helps to pro- mote is not just concerned with a wage increase or an extra holi- day, These are certainly import- ant, but the trade union move- ment strives for more than that. Your husband’s union together with other unions is trying to build a safer and happier life for everyone. He and his union are interested and active in the wel- fare of your community. They are Marriage Beckons Teachers OTTAWA (CPA) — One in every five teachers in eight of Canada’s provinces left the profession between the school years 1953 and 1954, according to the latest annual report on teachers’ salaries and qualifi- cations. Despite the fact that the median salary of nine proy- inces was only $2,654, nearly one-half of the teachers left to get married or to return to household duties. Other points noted in the re- port: During 1954 there were 77,498 women teachers and 27,795 men teachers. Married Women Married women accounted for 25 percent of all teachers and 35 percent of all women teachers. In nine provinces (excepting Quebec) 89.6 percent of teacher: had high school graduation (jun- ior matriculation) plus one year of professional training. A uni- versity degree and professional training was included in the qual- ifications of 18 percent. trying to establish more and bet- ter recreational facilities — parks and playgrounds, They campaign for more schools and hospitals. They participate in community chest and other charitable cam- paigns. In this way they help to build a healthier community and a@ more prosperous country. These are the dreams and as- pirations of right thinking trade union people everywhere. But these dreams will not come true unless your husband and other husbands fight for their realiza- tion. The struggle is a long and hard one and. in this he needs above everything else your sup- port and your co-operation. He must feel that in you he can find the confidence and the strength he often needs. He must know that you are his supporter and his partner. He must feel that he can count on you. Your hus- band is a union man doing his share. Help him to do it well! The BEST ‘UNDER THE UNION LABEL! AYLMER — BOSTON BROWN BEANS IN S CONVENIENT SIZES Produced by Canadians for Canadians in the ultra-modern Vancouver by members of the 1.W.A. Women’s Auziliary, "in co-operation with the U.P.W.A., for the plant tour featured in the “B.C. Lumber Worker” of April, 1956. plant recently selected Adelicious meal jim minutes? E> Flavor... Ready to heat and serve