THE WESTERN CANADIAN LUMBER ‘WORKER "1-423 MEETING" This we know will be the re- sponse that is required.” In the organization section of the Report the officers paid tribute to the fine job the re- gional organizers did in the Local Union. The Report states: “At the conclusion of last year’s Officers’ Report, under Organization, we advised that another attempt would be made to organize Cooke Lum- ber Co, Ltd., Greenwood, B.C. Brother R. E. (Dick) Lar- son, Regional Org., was at that time working in the Local Union and was assigned to this project. Employee con- tact was made and a “in-plant Committee” established. “In the latter part of June the Organization Department in conjunction with the Local Union blitzed the operation on a weekend drive. The Local Union were certified and on August 15, 1966 a Standard Interior Agreement along with some good wage in- creases was agreed to. There are approximately 90 employ- ees in this operation, and it was the last non-Union plant of any size in the Boundary area.” The Report noted with plea- sure that there had been no fatalities in the Local Union in the past year and credited the fact to the work of the safety committee and _ the membership’s keener interest in safety. The officers also noted that some of the larger companies were displaying a more sincere attitude in safe- ty matters. The officers praised the work of the Ladies Auxiliary . in the Local Union. The Re- port stated: “The Oliver Ladies Auxil- iary to our Local Union has continued their very useful and inspiring role during the year, Their activities have em- braced many fields. We be- lieve that the name and pres- tige of the IWA has been ele- vated as a result of their many useful activities. To cite but one — hospital visits. It is the punctuality and the all year round continuance of these hospital visits that make them so effective. The Ladies have at times arranged for speakers at their meetings in order that they are kept informed as to Union activities. Social events sponsored by our Auxiliary have drawn good crowds. “Tt is the desire of your Of- ficers that the coming year will see the establishment of additional Sub-Auxiliaries so that we may continue to build a strong and determined Un- ion.” The Report concluded by stating: 3 “Tt is with satisfaction that we report that the Weekend Educational Seminar held in Kelowna on March 18 and 19 was — to say the least — very educational and well worth the effort. “To Regional President Jack Moore and Regional Ed- ucational Director Grant Mac- Neil we wish to say ‘thank you’ for a good job well done. “Tt is the intention of your Officers to hold another simi- lar school in the fall of the year. “In conclusion your Local Officers express the desire that you, the Membership, will ratify our actions in the administration of the Local’s affairs during the past year. We further request that you extend the same courtesy and co-operation to the incoming executive and that you will continue to develop a sound: program, based on _ hours, wages and working conditions for our members. If we all work in this vein our forth- coming negotiations will achieve parity with the Coast Contract. “We would finally once again extend to the Sub-Local Officers, Job Stewards and Committee members, our sin- cere appreciation for the help and assistance that they have given us in our efforts to con- duct the Local Union’s busi- ness in the best interest of the membership.” Following the meeting, the Local Union held its annual Dance in the Kelowna Aqua- tic, where a wonderful time was enjoyed by all. 1 ae Li ‘ 4 A 4 > - ath TOP AND BOTTOM PICTURES show Local 1-423 members, their wives, friends, and out-of-town guests dancing or just relaxing at the annual dance sponsored by the Local Union following the Annual Meeting. PROUD CHAMPIONS. IWA Bantams sponsored by Local 1-424 IWA Prince George, were the 1966-67 Bantam champions of the Quesnel Minor Hockey League. The boys won sixteen of their league games, tied one and Jost one. The Prince George local is noted for the active interest it takes in community affairs and has for a number of years sponsored minor hockey. and baseball teams in the area.