B.C. LUMBER WORKER - Your Vote Will Decide These Issues — Published below are statements addressed to members of the trade union movement by the leaders of — political parties seeking a mandate at the polls in British Columbia on September 19th. These statements are presented by the official organ of the IWA in order that all members of the Union may have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the issues in the pending election. It is suggested that every lumber worker should examine the issues carefully and then exercise the right to vote in the best interests of the people of the province according to each individual’s conscience In its attitude toward the issues in this election, the Union as a whole must observe the instructions laid down for the guidance of the District Council, and its officers, by previous District Conventions. These instruc- tions will be adhered to by the Editorial Board. “SOCIAL CREDIT” Hon. W. A. C. Bennett “As we enter the Golden Age of Brit- ish Columbia’s growth with its booming prosperity, we must ever be conscious of the important place which Labor holds in our economy. In British Columbia, labor, management and Government have formed a team to create possibly the highest standard of living anywhere in Canada. With the realization that the future hope of an ever-expanding economy must be based on the technical training of the youth of today, we have fostered an ap- prenticeship program designed to give our youth training of such a calibre that See ““SOCRED” Page 10 “CCF” a “Bob” Strachan The CCF platform in this election, as in every election in the past, is based on the needs of the province and the people. CCF members of the Legislature have always been active in presenting the views of the trade unions on the floor of the Legislature, and time and time again have moved amendments to labor legis- lation asked for by the trade unions. As a trade union member myself, I haw been close to the labor movement for many years, and I know that the CCF policy will help the working people of the province. CCF policy is in line with our actions See “CCF” Page 10 Ss HANEY INESS GUIDE “ESQUIRE” MEN’S WEAR (Graham Mowatt) Complete Stock of Work and Dress Clothing “THE STORE WITH THE POPULAR BRANDS” HANEY “LIBERAL” Arthur Laing The following is point five of the elec- tion platform issued by the B.C. Liberal Association, August 20th, and which deals with matters of interest to labor. Re-establish a full-time Labor Rela- tions Board; extend Workmen’s Compen- sation to include all commercial fisher- men; provide arbitration rights for the Civil Service of British Columbia; refer all labor matters to the Standing House on Labor. Reform in labor legislation has come, historically from the Liberals. The rec- ord of this Liberal province as a pioneer in labor legislation is an enviable one. Liberals will immediately re-establish the full time Labor Relations Board. We will include ~all commercial fishermen under the workmen’s compensation act and will extend full rights of arbitration to Civil Servants. See “LIBERAL” Page 10 BRITISH COLUMBIA Ladysmith, B.C. LADYSMITH BUSINESS GUIDE CARLSON'S TAXI Phone 222 or 5 (Old Doc) The Cowichan Leader Published Every Thursday - “The Voice of Cowichan District” Duncan, B.C. DUNCAN BUSINESS GUIDE FLORAL ART SHOP 281 CRAIG STREET DUNCAN, B.C. Flowers for All Occasions! 712 Robson St. DENTAL PLATES The Dental Association has for- bidden Dr. R. Llewellyn Douglas from announcing publicly that he is willing and able to provide top quality, guaranteed dental only $40 per plate. Dr. R. Llewellyn Douglas Vancouver 1, B.C. (Corner of Granville) Phone: PAcific 4022 VOTE AS YOU PLEASE BUT VOTE plates at Dean Finlayson The Conservative Party is not a party of the left. We are unalterably opposed to Communism, Socialism and all left- wing parties. We believe that the indi- vidual is the most important unit in Society, and the ordinary guy is more important in himself than any company, any union or any government. In fact, we believe that companies, unions and governments exist only as servants, not masters, of individual people. However, the Conservative Party be- lieves, too, in orderly organized living. For that reason we believe there must be known and agreed rules, made by the people for their mutual benefit, and that these rules must be accepted by every- body. We call this our belief in the Rule of Law — a set of rules the same for everybody, known to everybody and changed, when necessary, by everybody through the way agreed to be used for changing the rules. Some of the officers of your Union have asked for legislation requiring a notice to be given before Court injunc- tion can be made. You must remember that an injunction is only given when the law says there has been an illegal act and when the damage that will be caused by that illegal act cannot be re- paired or made good. When you ask that notice be given before the injunction can be granted, you are really asking for permission to break the law, with irre- parable damage, until the notice period expires. - We do not think this is right and we do not think it should be allowed just because of special problems you have. If it is fair for you to break the law this way, it is just as fair for a company or anyone else. The rules must be the same See “CONSERVATIVE” Page 10 Duncan J. Lindsay Loutet Lake Cowichan LOUTET AGENCIES LTD. INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE Gordon R. Loutet ¢ 131 Jubilee St. S. Shore Road YOUR Peco Suncon SUPER-VALU . APPRECIATES THE PATRONAGE wale OF THE I.W.A. 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