BER—DECEMBER, 1973

THE WESTERN CANADIAN LUMBER WORKER

. es The following is the latest wholesale price list obtained by Local 1-71 (Loggers’

Local) for caulk boots, rain gear and other items of protective clothing, as of
November 27, 1973.

: "12 percent, and the Provincial Sales Tax of 5 percent applies on all articles except Rubber
_ Caulk Boots, Rain Gear and Coveralls . . . The Provincial Sales Tax of 5 percent applies
“a 4 es.

| oo NO TAXES ARE INCLUDED IN THE WHOLESALE PRICES SHOWN BELOW
§ LEATHER CAULKS BOOTS
Ee Paris No. 5069 10” Light Cruiser

$53.25
___ Paris No. 5072L 10” Screw in Caulks 54.00
§ _ Daylton No. 6401 10” Light Cruiser 52.88
f _—s Dayton No. 6401G 10” Screw in Caulks 54.22
_ RUBBER CAULK BOOTS
Miner Rubber Caulks $22.45
4 Paris Rubber Caulks No. 30 24.15
{| RUBBER WORK BOOTS
a Miner Rubber Laced Boots $12.55
_ LEATHER WORK BOOTS
a Paris, Steel Toe 5061-5062 6” $23.65
L Dayton, Steel Toe 6496 6” 23.60
f RAIN GEAR
# __ Pioneer Brand (Jacket) - $16.15
Pioneer Brand (Pants) 17.01
Gaults Lauron Canadian (Jacket) 14.86
Gaults Lauron Canadian (Pants) 14.86
Cam High Brand (Jacket) 11.25
Cam High Brand (Pants) 11.25
ia Evergreen Brand (Jacket) 12.55
: Evergreen Brand (Pants) 11.65
Miner Black Diamond (Jacket) 11.35
Miner Black Diamond (Pants) 9.75
COVERALLS
Gault M 162Z (Cotton Drill) 10.65
Gault 161X (Striped Denim) 13.30
Reliable No. 1129 j 8.90
Reliable No. 144 (Stripe Only) : 7.90
WORK GLOVES
Watson No. 665 Munkeface Per pair $1.02
No. 313 ‘Green Ape”’ Per pair 1.13
No. 3899 ‘Timber Wolf” per pair 1,31
G. K. Green King Per pair 1.00

IMIPORTANT
NOTICE

This ad can be the most important ad ‘you have ever read. Many families are
separated, with the father living in camp, and the wife and children living in town,
simply because of lack of accommodation. Or many people are living in apartments,
paying high rent because of large down payments on homes. Realizing this, REGAL
MOBILE HOMES has devised a unique plan. Whereas concerned parties can pur-
chase a new two or three bedroom Canadian built mobile home, fully furnished, for
only $100.00 down, and as low as $135.00 monthly. Even if you have had credit
problems in the past. Another important point is if you change jobs, you simply take
your home with you. It’s less expensive than you may think. REGAL also offers free
transportation and accommodation in the Nanaimo to view the home. Call collect,
758-7369 to make arrangements. Don't be concerned if you have been turned down ~
before. REGAL believes everyone deserves a second chance.

$100 down also includes delivery anywhere in B.C., insurance and
warranty. And also the satisfaction of being a home owner. Strike
insurance also available. Call collect or write today.

REGAL MOBILE HOMES,

3360 Island Hwy. N,
Nanaimo, B.C.
Call 758-7369 or 758-2247 anytime.

AT FED. CONVENTION

VIC COMMITTEE
DOES FIRST RATE JOB

Criticism of B.C.’s new
labour legislation, Bill 11, high-
lighted the first two days of the
B.C. Federation of Labour’s

- 18th Annual Convention Octo-

ber 29 to November 2, in Van-
couver.

Following the trend set by
the Federation officers, the
majority of the speakers at-
tacked sections of the Bill and
pressed for action to have them
amended.

It was apparent, however,
that they were not prepared to
call for the government’s
resignation.

This was obvious in the
Report of the Executive Coun-
cil which stated in part:

“It is the view of your
Executive Council that the
Federation and affiliated
unions will have to continue to
go about the business of doing
our job, extending co-operation
to the government insofar as
we can do so without violating
the principles and policies of
the Federation as established
in convention and without
betraying the interests of our
members.”’

Following their emotional
outburst, the delegates settled
down and accomplished a
great deal of constructive busi-
ness. A vast number of resolu-
tions were dealt with and ten
comprehensive committee
reports were discussed and
given approval.

The sudden announcement
by Ray Haynes that he was
resigning his secretary-trea-
surer’s post, caught most dele-
gates off guard. Very few out-
side the Executive Council
were aware of his decision to
retire and the news shocked
the convention.

In announcing his decision,
Ray stated that the job was
exhausting, mentally, physi-

cally and emotionally. He told ~

the convention that it was his
intention to retire to his pro-
perty on Quadra Island for a
year or two and perhaps after
that re-enter the labour move-
ment.

One of the committee reports
which commanded attention
was that of the Special Com-
mittee on Unemployment

Insurance chaired by IWA
Regional ist Vice-President
Wyman Trineer.

Following their detailed
report, the Committee made
the five following recom-
mendations which in their
judgment would do much to
alleviate many of the problems
now being experienced by
those seeking UIC benefits:

@ That the Federation urge
the CLC to impress upon the
federal government the need
for a wholesale revision of its
unemployment-creating.
economic policies.

@ That the Federation urge
the CLC to demand that the
federal government launch a
planned attack upon the rising
unemployment rate and: deve-
lop specific programs to assist
the unemployed.

@ That the Federation urge
the CLC to demand the benefit
control program of the UIC be
abolished immediately. ~

@ That the Federation urge
the CLC to demand the UIC
accept responsibility for the
overpayments made by them
as a result of an error on their
part and desist from collecting
the overpayment from the clai-
mant.

e ® That the Federation urge
the CLC to press for change in
UIC policy on separation certi-
ficates so that meaningful
penalties will be imposed on
employers who. fail to provide
separation certificates upon

. termination of employment.

Two other reports which
adequately covered their sub-
jects were the Political Educa-
tion Committees, chaired by
Jack MacKenzie, Federation
Ist Vice-President and Busi-
ness Agent of Local 1-71, and
the Compensation and Safety
Committee’s chaired by Hec-
tor Porier of Local 1-217.

Austria is in first spot, and
Chile in second place in the
unwanted record of highest
accidental deaths.

Pioneer makes things easier
for the professional with the

Super 3270

15% more power to weight
than the first 3270,
50% quieter, too.

Western Pioneer Chain Saw Sales
: 328 Carrall St., Vancouver — 684-1822

aR Sete