WESTERN CANADIAN LUMBER WORKER INTEREST IN THE SHOP STEWARDS’ CONFERENC to men as may be seen by the number of ladies in this picture who attended the Conference, oe Ky ¥ a E sponsored by the B.C. Federation of Labour May 28, was not confined PAA, Council Opposes Cuban Missions The Canadian Labour Congress has rejected the idea that the way to promote stable democracy in Cuba is to impose a gov- ernment from the outside on the Cuban people, stated IWA Reg- ional President Joe Morris in his report to the Union following C Executive Council. the recent meeting of the CLC In re-affrmation of its opposition to the unilateral use of force and sub- version as a means of settling inter- national disputes, the CLC Execu- tive Council said, “The ill-fated Cu- ban invasion was not only planned, financed, and armed by the Central Intelligence Agency, a branch of the government of the United States, but CIA officials imprisoned Cuban refu- gee leaders during the landings and used their considerable resources to advance the influence and capabili- ties of right-wing groups, including Batista supporters”. “They tried to eliminate from lead- ership all those, who, although op- posed to the Castro dictatorship, ad- vocated a radical and essential social transformation of Cuba”. In a policy statement, the Congress outlined the following points: CONGRESS POLICY The Canadian Labour Congress “J. Extends sympathy to those in Cuba and in exile who are striving to restore democratic rights to their country within the framework of radical econo- mic and social reforms, *2. Calls on affiliated and chartered organizations to recog- Duncan Lake Cowichan DUNCAN BUSINESS GUIDE LOUTET AGENCIES LTD. INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE J. Lindsay Loutet_ Gordon R. Loutet nize the dictatorial nature of the Castro regime and to decline in- vitations for fraternal visits to that country. Such visits can serve only those who justify dic- tatorship and glorify terror. “3, Calls for a relaxation of ten- sions between the governments of Cuba and the United States. “4, Welcomes reported efforts at mediation between the two countries on the part of several states of the Americas. “5. Urges the Government of Canada to initiate jointly with the Government of the United States constructive efforts through a massive aid program to eliminate in Latin America the economic and social condi- tions on which totalitarian regimes and movements feed. “6. Pledges its full support to all constructive efforts in Latin America for land reform, indus- trialization, elimination of dire poverty and illiteracy, and the growth of a free, vigorous and self-supporting trade union move- ment, free from interference and direction of governments, politi- cal parties and employers.” 131 Jubilee St, S. Shore Road | jobs there is. HANEY BUSINESS GUIDE ESQUIRE MEN’S WEAR (Graham Mowatt) ~ Complete Stock of Work and Dress Clothing “THE STORE WITH THE POPULAR BRANDS” HANEY BRITISH COLUMBIA PORT ALBERNI BUSINESS GUIDE MacGREGOR’S MEN’S WEAR We Can Afford For Everything A Man Wears To Sell The... * WORK, SPORT or DRESS * BEST For LESS! BES a nS oe PROS — WOODWARD STORES (PORT ALBERNI) LTD. “YOUR FAMILY SHOPPING CENTRE” Closed Monday All Day Phone 2600 Hours: 9 - 5:30 N.LLA. Shows Colors IWA members in the Northern Interior of the province have been given open confirmation of their employers’ attitude to- ward negotiations. A frank dis- closure of the policy adopted by a group of employers appeared in the May 25 issue of the Prince George Citizen. G. M. Wilmot, Chairman of the Northern Interior Lumberman’s Association is reported to have said in his report to the association’s annual convention: Employers’ Strategy “My conclusions are that somehow and somewhere prior to June, 1962 (when the current contract expires), the entire interior of B.C. associations and mills must get together and put up a stand against the International Woodworkers of America so they cannot make a deal with one geo- graphical part of the province which sets a pattern for the rest of us.” Referring to last February’s settle- ment with the IWA after several months’. negotiations, Mr. Wilmot commented, “I believe we made a better deal than any other area in the interior by combining a_ certain amount of luck, timing and stalling tactics. “T assure you that dealing with the IWA is one of the most frustrating However, we must realize the unions are here to stay and one must learn to live with them.” Britain began experimenting with centrifugal-type jet engines as early as 1930. McGavin s good bread made by UNION Bakers sold by UNION | Salesmen Drivers asked for by UNION Customers From Page 1 even the most uncompro- mising policy would result in additional gains that would be warranted by the risks to be assumed by the members. Unfavorable Climate for Negotiations : The Union faces an un- favorable climate for open conflict this year. Chronic “Yes Vote’ {lief is firmly held that not . mass unemployment has. given many workers a feel- ing of insecurity. The trend of settlements for major unions has shown no real — wage gains. Influential propaganda agencies have prejudiced public opinion against strikes for higher wages. Procedures for con- ciliation and mediation are under the control of an anti-labour government. Wrong For Legal sanction now granted he recent amendments to Labour Relations Act provide pen- alties for trade unions giving financial support to political parties out of funds derived as a condition of mem- bership. That another rule of law applies to companies is shown in the docu- ments of incorporation recently filed with the Registrar of Companies by The Larry Jontz Construction Co: Ltd., Kamloops, B.C. Objects of Incorporation On March 22, 1961, the B.C. Gazette published the notice of incorporation, stating among the objects of the com- pany the following: “(c) To make donations to such persons and in such cases and either of cash or other assets as may be thought directly or indirectly con- ducive to any.of the Company’s ob- jects, or otherwise expedient, and in particular to remunerate any person Union, Right For Firm business corporations to make donations in support of political parties has now made more apparent the discrimination against trade unions expressed in Bill 42 (The Labour Relations Act Amendment Act, 1961). _ Evidently corporations are not only exempt from the prohibi- tions placed upon the union, but are granted outright protection in doing what trade unions are forbidden to do. or company introducing business to the Company.” A Favoured Company This incorporation has special in- terest as Larry Jontz was one of the two men (Donatelli and Jontz) named in a Vanconver SUN story in September 1959. Tas then reported that Jontz and Donatelli received over $4000 for work done on the Minister of Highway’s church at Kamloops, and that the money was paid out by the Bonanza Construc- tion Co. The Bonanza Co. was one of the companies involved in the court case which in turn involved the Minister in contempt of court proceedings. It was shown to have been controlled by Burton Lymburger, whose trans- actions were under fire during the last session of the Legislature. Statement recently released by Leader of the Opposition, Robert M. Strachan, charges that B.C. residents will never gain the advantages of low-cost electric service under plans now proposed by Premier Bennett for development of the Columbia. Mr. Strachan said in part; “The people on the Arrow Lakes now know they are to be flooded out, not because this will provide cheap power to benefit B.C. and Canada, but’ merely as a callous means of paying off the Premier’s political debts and to ensure profits for Wenner-Gren and his foreign promoters. The Social Credit Government scheme to sell all downstream benefits to the United States is exactly what I have on many occasions forecast they would do. I have said that this Government was determined at all costs to sabo- tage the full development (Mc- Naughton Plan) of the Columbia in Columbia Power Sabotaged _.. Strachan order ‘to force the people to purchase expensive private power from the Peace River. Profits Still Included It does not matter what figure the Energy Board quotes for Peace power, it will include guaranteed profits and the payment of corpora- tion tax—under public ownership these two factors would be eliminated and the cost of power to the consumer would be reduced. If the Federal Government agrees to this scheme, they will be taking part in one of the greatest betrayals of the public interest in the history of Canada. They will be acknowledging the domination of our national energy policy by private companies. I want to promise the people .of British Columbia right mow that under a CCF Government there will be no private power and there will be no export of Columbia power on a firm, non-interruptable basis.” information communicate with 7 152 West Hastings Street INSTRUCTION IN INDUSTRIAL FIRST AID available through Correspondence Courses leading to Industrial First Aid Cer- tificates approved by the Workmen‘s Compensation Board of B.C. For further THE INDUSTRIAL FIRST AID ATTENDANTS ASSN. OF B.C. _ Vancouver 3, B.C. Westminster CREDIT UNION DIRECTORY IWA Credit Unions and other Credit Unions - supported by IWA Local Unions in B.C. Alberni District Credit Union, 209 Argyle Street, Port Alberni IWA 1-217 Savings, Broadway & Quebec Streets, Verena To IWA (N.W.) Credit Union, Room 21, 774 Columbia Street, New Local 1-118, IWA (Victoria), 904 Gordon Street, Victori Chemainus & District Credit Union, Box 229, Chemainus Lake Cowichan and District Credit Union, Lak i { Courtenay Credit Union, Box 952, Eaurtence area Duncan & District Credit Union, Box 1717, Duncan Prince tge & District, 1046 - 4th Avenue, Prince George 5 East 43rd, Vancouver Salmon Arm Credit Union, Shuswap Ave., Salmon Arm, B.C.