shipped by water, rail and truck.” It is my finding, with deference to my colleagues, that the Union’s proposal to add the following Sec- tion to the contract: “All ‘Registered Grade Stamps’ of the PLIB shall be used only under the direct supervision of an Inspector employed by the PLIB and the work of the PLIB shall not be contracted out.” is not only consistent with the Bureau’s objective but also it is imperative if an independent serv- ice is to be maintained. It may be suggested that the “in- dependence” referred to in its ob- jective is an emanation of the Bureau as a third party and that, therefore, contracting out of the grade stamp is not a negation of said objective. It is difficult to en- visage even a modicum of indepen- dence in a situation. where a mill grader who owes his loyalty as an employee to the manufacturer who would certificate the lumber grade, could be deemed to be independent in relation to an innocent purchaser despite periodic and spasmodic checks by supervisors in the employ of the Bureau. This reasoning is supported, inferentially, by the wording of Article I mentioned heretofore. WORKWORTH EVALUATION OF THE SERVICES OF ; INSPECTORS The Union requested a 70c per hour adjustment from the present rate of $2.67 per hour to $3.37 per hour. In support, the following wage chronology was tendered: “MINORITY REPORT" It is obvious that. from 1957 to 1965 the differential has been main- tained at 59c per hour but it is equally obvious that the percentage differential dropped from 3.43% in ‘1957 to 2.50% in 1965. The Inspect- ors, therefore, suffered a reduction in their standard of living in rela- tion to the basic rate to the extent of 22c per hour. It is also germane to note that in 1957 Inspectors enjoyed a 5.96% differential over tradesmen and in 1965, based on the industry adjustment, would suf- fer a deterioration of 3.90%, con- sumating a total deterioration of 9.86% over the total period. It is also obvious that the services rendered by Inspectors were consid- ered to be worth more than the serv- ices of Tradesmen from 1956 to 1963 inclusive. The lumber industry and IWA, in their 1964 contract conclud- ed last June, provided for Trades- men a basic rate adjustment of 15c per hour plus an extra 15c applic- able in 1964 and an additional 13c in 1965. The undersigned directed ques- tions to a certain witness called by the bureau who had worked as graderman, Inspector, and Super- intendent on the way to the present responsible position, as to how long it took to train and develop a com- petent Inspector. The answer was a minimum of five years. It is com- mon knowledge that a tradesman can be fully trained and qualified in a similar period. It is my finding, therefore, in view of the deteriora- = 2 tion of the Inspectors’ standard of 2 3 e « living in relation to those employed & 2 a 2 = & Sp & in the industry in base-rate positions £ 34 Ae ea feonee =e from 1959 to date, and the self-evi- dent importance of the service 1956 ._._. 159° 2.15 56 2.03 .44 rendered by the Inspector in rela- 1957 _... 1.72 2.31 .59 2.18°.46 tionship to the industry and other 1958 _... 1.72 2.31 .59 2.18 .46 classifications employed therein, and 1959 _. 1.82 2.41 .59 2.38 .56 the respective periods of training 1960 _.... 1.92 2.51 .59 2.48 .56 required, that the Inspectors are at 1961 1.92 2.51 :59 2.48 .56 least entitled to $2.94 per hour 1962 _.. 2.00 2.59 .59 2.56 .56 (1964), and $3.07 per hour (1965). 1963 _... 2.08 2.67 .59 2.64 .56 1964 ___. _ 2.33* 2.82 .59 2.94 .71 All of which is respectfully sub- 1965... 2.86% 2.95.59: 73.07 371.) matted: etree 1 New kickback racket | If you’re renting one of those new high-rise apartments, | better check the lease to make sure you're not restricted to i Hr just one dairy, bakery, and dry cleaning firm. ie 1 | The Combines Investigations probers are looking into | I charges that some apartment leases restrict their tenants to \ ! just one company in each feld, and that- kickbacks are paid. ! I L THE WESTERN CANADIAN LUMBER WORKER LOCAL 1-288 IWA DELEGATES ATTENDING THEIR ANNUAL MEETING NOVEMBER 21, AT THE SHORELINE HOTEL, NANAIMO = FROM PAGE 1 “MAJORITY REPORT” Board recommends that the phrase sought to be deleted be deleted, (c) The Employer strongly op- poses the Union proposal to add a new Section 3 confining the use of all P.LIB. grade stamps to the direct supervision of an inspector em- ployed by the P.L.I.B. The Board was very conscious of the import- ance attached by both parties to this issue. The Union brief itself ob- served that it might be argued that consideration of such a proposal was not within the terms of reference of the Board but the Board explored a number of formulae including, for example, a clause which would re- strain the Employer from licensing a grade stamp where that action might affect the employment of a presently employed inspector. It was only after the most anxious reflec- tion that the Board concluded that, in the final analysis it will be the market requirement for inspection service which will determine the degree and extent of inspector em- ployment and that no agreement between Employer and Inspectors can, in the long run, affect that de- termining factor. It follows that the Board recommends against the in- clusion of a clause as proposed by the Union. ARTICLE IV Union Security Changes agreed to. ARTICLE V Committee Change agreed to. ARTICLE VI Qualifications of Inspectors (a) Changes in Section 1 agreed to. (b) The Employer seeks to in- troduce a requirement that inspect- ors be required to pass B.C.L.M.A. Field Exams every two years for premium on pay in lieu of the pres- ent annual review examination. The Board recommends against the introduction of the new qualifi- - cation requirement except in the case of new employees. ARTICLE VII Classification of Inspectors The parties agreed to proposed changes in this Article. ARTICLE VII Hours of Work (a) The Union agreed to the pro- posal of the Employer to add the phrase “including transient em- ployees.” (b) The Union proposed that overtime be paid at double time and that the phrase in Section 3(b) “at the discretion of the supervisor” be deleted. Time and one-half for over- time is the rule in the industry. The Board recommends that the exist- ing overtime rate be continued. The ARTICLE IX Working Conditions Change agreed to. ARTICLE X Wages (a) The Union sought an in- crease of the order of 70 cents per hour. The wage settlement in the in- dustry was 15 cents per hour in the first year and 13 cents per hour in the second year of a two year con- tract. The Board recommends the granting of wage increases of 15 cents per hour and 13 cents per hour in the first and second years respec- tively of a two year agreement. (b) The Employer proposal for changes in Section 2 was agreed to. (c) The Union sought an in- crease in shift differential. It is con- sidered that the rate prevailing in the industry should prevail in this case. The Board recommends agains the proposed change. ARTICLE XI Allowances for Expenses The parties have agreed to re- view Section 1 of this Article. ARTICLE XII Short Shifts and “Lay-ofis” The Employer withdrew its pro- posals for change. ARTICLE XII Holidays Agreed no change. ARTICLE XIV Vacations (a) The Union proposed exten- sive change in the vacation Article. It appears that the present vacation provision is that which prevails in the industry. The Board recommends against change in the current va- cation provision. ) The Union proposed the de- letion of the word “continuous” in Section 9. It is difficult to perceive a difference between “continuous service — immediately prior” “service—immediately prior.” The word “continuous” does not a to add anything to the effect of “im- mediately prior”. The Board recom- mends against change in this pro- vision. ARTICLE XV oe Health and Welfare ea e parties are agreed upon change proposed by the Employer and further agreed that the increase in amount and duration of weekly indemnity be negotiated in the in- dustry-wide agreement shall be ine corporated in this agreement. ba See “MAJORITY” — Page 6