B.C. LUMBER WORKER NEW WESTMINSTER MASS MEETING “STRIKE™ explained by District President » urged rejection Board’s ma- jority report and authorization for strike action, Madden compliment- | W: |From Page 1 “Fight or Quit’ of evidence presented dealin, yee o bor power is utilized, or to Board could be described as sufficient, Report Insulting had not been successfully refuted by ie employers’ _representa- say that they will not make itels ae available under unfair conditions. This is a Union with brig ag of the workers in th 2% ve ‘he Se of the report for on that] ., marks of a plan to maneuver e Union into a position, from a it could Bee emerge with ly concrete (Progress until ans a proud fo indicate that the mse- speci ue fcblibers sly aces eroont ienty a that in next Union’s “interests Hey ye workers will show their mettle, as in his opinion an insult to | on the out! oak : oe their rights are now thre: The whole situation carried the by reason of the action ater by the employers. No Other Alternative it contait worker: eee it was de- gaining a wage in- ear, : des values of | a eae ne woul ald depute them the indispensable right | tl s | to st 8 ala gave his audience | stated. The form of the We must vote “Yes”, indicat- plot een made evident as tary as last Cee e ai added. He ing, because we have no other alternative in protection of our | settlement through all other ave- nues available. Our efforts to reach an amic- le E etaiar add up this way. real face of an adam: the Union’ ee genuine 0 by peaceful means have resulted B Hae to refuse ‘os suen oa the dic. tates perators, and ts ee a vite men in de- fence of the proud traditions of the IWA. |From Page 1 W DATE WwW The question to be placed be- fore the workers ss “Are you in favor of ale is to be pro i iis X against ey square on “the ie er’s choice. IWA pct eene pramnenintely, pr rovide were discussed and de- ag = | wo! ee conditions, and to offs me et the rome worasite to lower living standards, already fought for and won. We all feel a great sense responsibility to oe gemlics these matters. trike ac! ly be- 2: = We a hardship and sacrifices on the ri a4 str ‘ike action lead eventually 5 the betterment of conditions for me and my family?” fore we get the answer to ine basic question we Ea ie fist consider another one, pee every effort been made to rea ee aa not] Jc my fellow wo: ers seat other bossibiity ues for than s nee sday 1 Sher teraauyel except a pia Saal abject surrender to the employ- ers. Steer cok A Farce joint Seok oe al Ie ied ee jations thi: coal negot standpoint of any real ber to thorities. A A warning was issued to chal- The ai . The ion Sank aa Sow, ae urging me lumber One: gaining unit, who might attempt to vote, E aay had not a ed di effort been made to reach try. The onl: ly Wi when earee eae eeeaiag our right to strike. CREDIT UNION DIRECTORY IWA Credit Unions and other Credit Unions 1 pia IWA District Credit Union, wa var pera pseige Local 1118, Wi WA Vi (Victoria), ‘hema The strike is a weapon for our ise only as a last resort. By vot- ? n Local Unions in B.C. 209 Argyle Street, Port Albei 1 by any stratagem, the employers deprive us of the right to strike, & Quebec Vancouy. Streets, et , Room 21, 774 Columbia Street, gaining strength, and will see our wages and workin; Pe sconaitions, y worse instead Tr, un= ,, Cou ion, Box 1717, Duncai 046 - 4th Avenue, Prince George Ir 10 WE 904 Gordon Street, Victoria dit Union, Box 299, Chemainus 952, Cor employers’ profit-making.” SIGN UP THAT NON-MEMBER ! PN