. In the operation of
stream-lined 1945 Em-

of Canada, or-
Labor must have full
ntation in its administra-
and the principles of trade

LABOR UNITY

_ Needless to say the Labor-
_ Progressive Party welcomed the
Resolution on electoral unity at
the polls by the recent B.C, Fed-
eration of Labor Convention.
Recalling the composition of this
convention, where trade union-
ists of numerous political faiths,
including CCF and LPP mem-
"bers, gathered together to work
out the big problems of the post-
war which affect all labor, such

a Resolution was of tremendous
importance,

Our Party welcomed it as
a big step towards achieving
that degree of political unity
needed to defeat the reaction-
ary Hart-Maitland Coalition
and assure that in the coming
Provincial elections, Labor
would appear on the political
Stage, united and confident in
the big role it must play in the
Progressive development of our
Province,

“In response to a similar reso-
lution of Labor unity on the
Political field passed by our re-
cent Provincial Committee ses-
sion, we have had many encour-
aging responses from important.
trade unions. Unions like the
Canadian Seamen’s Union, Boi
ermakers’ Local No. 1, Ship-
wrights, Joiners and Caulkers
Industrial Union; United Fisher-
men and Allied Workers Union,
Ladner; and the Victoria Labor
Council, haye endorsed the ef-
forts of the LPP towards labor
electoral unity at the polls, This
of course does not imply that
these or other unions endorse
the LPP in toto. but simply that

both organizations are in agree-

ment on the vital need of labor
unity as the only medium
through which labor can advance
its economic and political inter-
ests. i

It is to be regretted that to
date, the CCF leadership have
given no indication that they are
prepared to go down the road

_ with the LPP and organized la-
bor in this highly desirable ob-
jective.

Tn view of the importance of
the coming elections, and the
faet that the Hart liberals have

_ joined with the most reaction-
ary section of monopoly capital,

the tories, to defeat, the desires
of the people of B.C. and of or-
ed labor, in winning the
, it must be obvious to all
the adamant position of the
leadership against unity
serve to aid the objec-

the Hart-Maitland coa-

THE B.C. LUMBER WORKER

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the B.C. Federation of Labor
and other unions, including the
IwA, and without any intent
to “interfere with the internal
affairs” of other labor organ-
izations, the LPP appeals to
all CCF workers in the IWA
and in other unions, to empha-
Size the position of their union
on labor unity to their CCF

Welcome Labor Unity;

leadership, and to urge, before ¥|
it is too late, that the CCF
leadership meet with the Jead-
ers of the trade unions and the
LPP to discuss a measure of
labor unity to defeat the Hart-
Maitland political machine,

The Labor-Progressive Party
welcomes the efforts of the [WA

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and repeat our position — that
we are ready at any time to meet
with the CCF Provincial Execu-
tive, either directly or through
the good officers of your union
or the B.C. Federation of La-
bor, to discuss this issue of la-
bor unity that is vitally import-
ant to all, of us and the people
of our Province. his is our aim

Program

and we shall consistently strive
to attain it. i
In conclusion, the LPP ex-
presses its thanks to your paper
for the opportunity of discussing
these matters publicly, and

wishes the IWA District Council
every success in its great work
on. behalf of the workers and
people of B.C.

LABOR
» British Columbia
Leads All Canada!

The Coalition Government of British Columbia, through its Minister of Labor, the

Honorable George Pearson, has actively co-operated with Labor in every problem
under its jurisdiction during the past four years.

This Is The Record:

&

@ The Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, implemented by this
Government, had led all Canada in establishing the right of workers
to organize and the right of collective bargaining.

@ The Workmen’s Compensation Act, following thorough inquiry by
this Government, has been greatly improved by extending the benefits
and broadening the application of the Act.

The Truck Act, the Statutory Holidays Powers Act, Factories Act,
Trade Schools Act, Employment of Children Act, Fire Departments
Hours of Labor Act have been enacted or amended in the interests of
Workers by the Coalition Government.

A special branch of the Department of Labor to promote Safety and
Accident Prevention in Industry was created and expanded. The
system of apprenticeship has been improved. Minimum wages and
hours of work have been carefully supervised.

The establishment of a. LABOR-GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE to dis-_
cuss proposed changes*in Labor Laws is unique in the history of Labor-
Government relations.

Labor has the assurance that the Coalition Government will continue to act in its
interests and promote all measures aiding greater employment.

ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25TH: SUPPORT

The Coalition Government

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