WESTERN CANADIAN LUMBER WORKER From Page 1 "STATEMENTS" this same team-work remains our co mstant motto. My greatest personal ambition is that we may together achieve the de gree of membership solidarity be- hind our demands that will ensure satisfactory settlements. The all- important consideration at this time is the betterment of living and work- ing conditions for our members. Per- sonalities must be kept in the back- ground and individual views held subordinate to the good of the whole membership, The present negotiations turn the spotlight on a wide range of prob- Iems of vital consequence to our Union and the Union’s members. In the general conduct of the Union's affairs, I wholeheartedly subscribe to the view, often expressed by my predecessor, that the preservation of IWA democracy is imperative. The growing strength and vitality of our Union rests upon the members’ con- trol of their own affairs. This is my personal creed. assume my new duties with con- I fidence that the spirit of the mem- bership which has made the Union Strong will carry us forward to greater achievements in the future. loyalty of all IWA members. He has taken full advantage of exceptional experience and training for his new responsibilities. He well deserves the confidence reposed in him by his fellow-officers and the members of the Regional Council. All of us wish him well as he moves into the high- est post within the gift of IWA mem- bers in Region 1, He will serve the Union well, because he acts with faith in effective team-work in Re- gional administration, based on membership solidarity and a con- stant endeavour to raise the living standards of his fellow-workers. I will not say farewell to my many friends in the IWA. My work for the Canadian Labour Congress will per- mit the occasional opportunity to re- new my ties with our Union of which I am proud to be a member. In appreciation of your good wishes, I pledge myself to uphold the tradi- tion of service so well expressed in the growth of the IWA. From Page 1 C “DEMANDS" hour for Graders, and a rate for Licenced Scalers of $2.30 per hour. Seniority To amend the Seniority Article to provide for the application of seniority on the basis of length of service, and such other amendments as may be neces- sary to clarify the article. Transportation To provide that transportation be supplied by the Company for employees who travel in excess of 10 miles one way to work from a designated marshalling point. Apprenticeship Program To provide for an apprentice- ship training program between the NILA, the IWA and the De- partment of Education and Ap- prenticeship. SOUTHERN INTERIOR MASTER AGREEMENT 1. ages An across the board increase of 25c per hour. 2. Contractors & ub-Contractors To provide for an Article stat- ing that where a portion of an operation is-contracted or sub- contracted, the company signing the Agreement will undertake that all wages and conditions of the Master Agreement shall OFFICERS AND DELEGATES attending the 1962 IWA Interior Wages and Contract Conference May 5, in Kelowna, apply to the contractors or sub- contractors. Health & Welfare Medical To provide a Health & Welfare Plan similar to that in the Coast Agreement, and a_ portable medical plan in line with those presently in effect. Vacations With Pay Three weeks additional paid va- cation for employees with less than 5 years service. Four weeks additional paid vacation for em- ployees with 5 or more years service. a) That all earned vacations must be taken. b) To provide i the stagger- ing of holiday. c) To provide hee vacations be desire vacations other time, sich arrange- 5. ments to be made by the Local Union and the Com- an pany. Graders & Scalers To provide a rate of $2.30 per hour for Graders, and a rate for Licenced Scalers of $2.30 per hour. Seniority To amend the Seniority Article to provide for the application of seniority on the basis of length of service, and such other amendments as may be necessary to clarify the Article. Revision of Rates To provide that a Wage Revi- sion Committee equally repre- sentative of the Industry and the Union be established for the purpose of revising job rates, and wherever possible establish- ing Industry rates. . Travel Time To amend the Travel Time Ar- ticle by deleting all reference to the words, “Company prop- erty’ Apprenticeship Program To provide for an apprentice- ship training program between the ILMA, the IWA and the Department of Education and Apprenticeship. government. Its evils exist only in its abuses. I the debt is paid; but if I forgive him, I oblige him forever. 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