Clinch Plywood Gains

The Deutsch report offers important gains for
the plywood workers, and settles a long-stand-
ing grievance which could never have been
resolved without strike action. It should be
noted that the report reduces by more than
percent those who are on the base rate. Mor
than 74 percent of the plywood workers in
eleven plants will get additional wage in-
th Pl y The piey

st, | that the t

the > plywood teers should be clinched now,
the plywood
workers by ee strike action is not war-
ranted.

Why Take The Risk?

The Policy Committee considers that it will not
a ei to ae a substantial increase over
110 cents an hour wage
increase now offered the journeymen trades-
men. This is another gain that might be lost if
the strike is continued with no assurance of the
required financial support.

No Alternative Stated

Those pee h pposed the pt of the

ls have not prose an alter-

native lene When asked to do so, they have

marcly resorted to making vague statements

hi i J pl i ere

pl will be com-

pelled to settle pane a ee strike. The critics

of the Policy Committee can give no positive

assurance that the funds required for members

in need will be forthcoming should the Union’s
present resources become exhausted.

Full Accounting Made

@ ThePolicy C i I dand studied
a full accounting of expenditures from the
strike funds. These expenditures were made
under Local Union administration. They have

also been provided with the estimated weekly
rate of expenditure by the Local Unions from
the strike fund, and the information indicating
the Tennis bd the strike fund at ee present rate

of Those the brunt
of the sacrifices involved in a continuing
struggle should have the information which
enables them to make a choice in the circum-
stances, according to their own welfare.

In Your Best Interests

@ All the facts surrounding the issues have been
given to the Policy Committee. Remember.
Their decision was based upon a cold hard look
at the circumstances. After their evaluation,
they have come to the conclusioy that te

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“At this time | ask my fellow-members fo act and
vote with prudent regard for future eventualities.
Vote to accept your Policy Committee’s recom-

mendations.” JOE MORRIS

VOTE

TES’

Issued by the Regional Policy Committee, International Woodworkers of America, AFL-CIO-CLC, 45 Kingsway, Vancouver, B.C.