Wage loss is the issue Trucker strike drags on LOMAK TRANSPORT Corporation employees in i Terrace and Prince George remain on strike while’ they await word from the provincial and federal: _ labour boards regarding union jurisdiction. About 100 Lomak Transport truck drivers, mem- bers of the Teamsters union, went on strike June 26 when Lomak Transport’s Northwood Pulp and Tim- ber chip hauling contract went to Lomak Bulk, an af- filiate company whose employees work for the Chris- tian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC), The-Teamsters applied to the federal labour board in July - fora common employee successorship. Under this con- ' cept, if work is taken away from an existing company aud passed onto a sister or affiliate company, the employees must follow the work. Lomak Transport employees are angry Lomak gave the Northwood job, which they’ve done for years, to CLAC employees, The latter have agreed to work for approxi- - mately $3 an hour less in pay and benefit packages than ihe Teamsters. Lomzk has offered its Teamsters employees work as long as they agreed to do it for less money than they were used to. “When the Teamsters refused, they were out of a job and wenl on strike. ~ Lomak president Ron Gilbertson said it’s a matter of Lomak being competitive in the marketplace, Gilbertson said all Lomak Transport operations have » ‘ been shut down since June, ~ **We can’t service our customers,’’ he said. ‘*We’re out . of business.” Jim Jeffery, a Teamsters Local 31 business agent, said ; the strike will last until the Teamsters get a decision from [WESTERN SNOWPLOWS. Zo ? 9 Western’s new “UNI-MOUNT’snow at ; plow maunt permits the removal of =" eewthe blade, hydraulics and lights "from the vehicle when it’s not being used for plowing. L The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, October 7, 1998 - A Sidewalkers wats! Aafsy ats) Aarsy ats! Wool, Cotton and Fleece For All Occasions! Also First Shipment Of Vintage Glass Depression, 30's, 40's & 50’s me fhele Drop in and see us at Sidewalkers 4548 Lazelle Avenue NOT MUCH has changed since the summer, when this picture was taken, concerning a strike by Team- sters against employer Lomak. At issue is accepting a new contract with a lower rate of pay. the board, , ‘*We’re upset with the length of time the board has taken to decide,” he said. ‘‘How long will it take? It’s a crystal ball.”’ ‘Ramsey rumble ANOTHER RECALL campaign is underway in Prince George to remove MLA Paul Ramsey from office. The recall petition was to be issued by Elections B.C. today and will give proponent Bob Viergever until Dec. 7 , to submit it with more than 8,908 signatures. Viergever, who was the Liberal candidale opposing Ramsey in the 1996 election, states in his petition the government is ethically and morally bankrupt and that citizens there want to eliminate the ‘contrived hypocrisy, corruption, lies and deceit represented by Paul Ramsey.”’ Ramsey condemned the petition as Viergever’s partisan attempt to refight the last election and remove the govern- meut — which he says was not the intent of recall legisla- tion, in style with a good old fashioned Turkey Shoot Weekend. Friday, October 9 Saturday, October 10 You gotta see it to believe it. Plus Turkey Bowling! Located In The Coast Inn of the West In AUTOMOTIVE & (MDUSTINIAL SUPPLY | AUTO PANTS & SERVICE CENTRE | 4641 Keith Avenue, Terrace, B.C. V8G 1K4 Max Out Your Marks! to rise above the rest. And to ensure that you have plenty of power, you have the choice. of Mountain Max was conceived lo be the ultimate powder sled. Featherlight and packing a powerful punch. Yamaha's the SMART Carb™ controlled ProAction Plus System's rigid 600cc twin or the potent lightweight aluminum chassis 700cc triple. will amaze you with its ability Max oul your marks in 1999. Purchase any new Yamaha snowmobile before October 31, 1998 and be eligible to receive one full year of insurance coverage or yamaha bucks. YAMAHA, FEVER Fever Sous @ G)YAMAHA Ken’s Marine 4946 Greig Ave., Terraca 635-2909 Terrace Curling Club 3 Ages 10 to 19 Sign up | Wednesday, October 21, 1998 Cost: $25.00 each 1} 1 Other leagues are filling up fast. Don’t Be Left Out! Phone the Curling Club 635-5583 to Enter CALL US TODAY 635-6334 | 4TH ANNUAL ¥! te RX-V2092 7-Channel Home Theater Receiver *Tri-Field Cinema DSP *Dolby Digital *On screen display with speaker test mode RX-V393 5-Channel Home Theater Receiver *Dolby Digital Ready #6 Channel Discret Inputs *Digital Delay *Linear Damping CDC-565 CD Changer with PlayXchange *PlayXchange *CD-Tope syncro rec stort #10-key Direct Track Access RX-V793 70 MM Movie Theater and Sports Programs *Dolby Pro logic *Direct DSP program access DVD-S700 DVD Player *Sound Quality Technology *DVD/VCD/CD capability 10-bit video D/A coversion *Stereo and é-channel signal outputs KX-W321 Auto-Raversa Double Cassette Deck *Yamaho 6F Head "Dolby B/C NR *Two speed dubbing #4 digit tape counter {both decks) Be Bem. yah a i on a es ast p av years res ltl Wa BEN ohh