FROM PAGE ONE “EUROCAN STRIKE" establish precedents which later could affect them. In fact, the President of For- est Industrial Relations, Mr. John Billings, who is bargain- ing for you, stated that “The eae is determined that ne damn Finns are going to set policies for the rest of us.” e purpose of this com- munication is to acquaint you with the unhealthy climate which has developed in pre- liminary negotiations intended to conclude an equitable agreement at Kitimat, and these negotiations are not cost items. For example, the only vias ect we have discussed our negotiators so far is FROM PAGE ONE "UNIONS" a showdown and the Employ- ers’ Council of B.C. telling its members to quit being gutless and start standing up to the unions, very little needs to be said as to the need for closer trade union co-operation,” added Haynes. “1970 is indeed going to be a difficult year,” said Haynes. “There is tremendous unrest amongst rank and file mem- bers; the Employers, while ex- ploiting the so-called free en- terprise system to the limit. are yelling for restraint. In addition, the anti-Labour So- cred government will be hov- ering above the bargaining table with their infamous Bill said Haynes, and strategy to meet the most complex situations.” DID. YOU. EVER THINK. not strikes but short-sighted, unintelligent polices business and government —LABOUR REVIEW the question of protection on hours of work, wages and con- ditions for the employees of the many small contractors and sub-contractors employed by Eurocan in the Kitimat area. Billings at the prodding of MacMillan and others says “No,” so four months of ne- gotiations on this one ques- tion has been a total waste of time. Your log stocks at the sawmill are dwindling and will soon be completely gone. “Surely this is not what you want. If John Billings has his way this is exactly what will happen. We are not unreason- able people and our organiza- tion does not intend to force Eurocan into a non-competi- tive position in the World Markets through wunreason- able money demands. We re ize that our members’ welfare depends on the Company’s economic stability. To make sure that there is no misun- derstanding, we wish to in- form you that our members are prepared to continue this we strongly suggest that your Company delegate authority to negotiate a settlement to someone other than John Bil- lings and F.I.R. This individ- ual is influenced by other companies who are not con- cerned with what happens to Eurocan.” FROM PAGE ONE “VOTE” Enterprises, on behalf of Lo- cal 890, in a Statutory Declar- ation which I signed before Mr. Al Neuman, who was a Commissioner of Oaths in and for the Province of Saskatch- ewan. “T was made aware through my job as Business Repre- sentative of Local 890 and my contact with Al Neuman and John Hart, that agreement had actually been reached on behalf of the Union with Woodlands Enterprises as to wages and other matters be- fore this application for certi- cation was made.” HONORED FOR HIS TWENTY YEARS’ SERVICE as Financial Secretary of Local 1-118, Victoria, Ed Haw (centre facing camera) is shown being presented with a barometer and stein by Local 1-118 President Murray Drew. were the words “Presented to Edwin Haw by Inscribed on the gifts the membership of Local 1-118 IWA for his 20 years of service as Financial Secretary — 1949-1969.” The affair was attended by Local officers, Plant Chairmen and old-time members of the Local. SUPREME COURT TO RULE ON VITAL TRADE UNION QUESTION The Supreme ‘Court of Can- ada is expected to rule soon on whether a union can ad- mit as members workers who do not meet its constitutional requirements. The decision — if it goes against the unions — cou have vital ramifications for the trade-union movement. Court Approval At its worst, some labor lawyers feel, the decision could put court approval to a powerful, new union-busting weapon. The case was argued before the nation’s highest court in December. It grew from an appeal of an Ontario Labor Relations Board decision. The board ruled that the International Union of Oper- ating Engineers could repre- sent maintenance employees of an Ottawa office building owned by ierorele Life Insurance Only the Skilled According to the union’s constitution, only the skilled operating engineer, who main- tains heating and boiler-room facilities, can join. For years, the OLRB has ruled on the side of the un- ions, allowing them to repre- sent any properly - organized members so long as they are given full rights and benefits. e company lawyers con- tend the union cannot go be- yond its constitutional juris- diction in any matter, includ- ing membership. Specific Trades If the high court rules against organized labor, the unions most affected would be the craft unions, which usual- ly restrict membership to spe- cific trades in their constitu- tions. The appeal brings into con- flict the constitutions of un- ions and Section 3 of the On- tario Labor Relations Act, which provides that everyone can join the union of his choice. Could an unfavourable de- cision from the court work re- troactively, touching off a urry of de-certification moves by anti-labor manage- ments? Amending Constitution ~ Yes, some labor experts think. Unions could fight the threat, though, by amending their constitutions to elimin- ate or widen specific jurisdic- tional language. Legislatures could amend their labor-relations laws to conform with general labor certification policy, but this would be a slower process. No other case in Canada, say the labor lawyers involv- ed, establishes a clear prece- dent for the Supreme Court’s decision. House of Lords In Britain, the House of Lords ruled in 1952, acting as that country’s supreme court, that unions cannot organize beyond the membership re- strictions of ‘their constitu- tions: The case involved the Scot- tish Transport and General Workers’ Union, where. the issue was whether the union would admit a temporary member. The union constitu- tion made no provision for temporary membership. and the House of Lords used that basis to declare they could not be a member. The same principle is in- volved in the Canadian Su- preme Court case, labor law- yers say. Cause Disruption The least an unfavourable ruling would do, says one lawyer familiar with the case. is “cause a certain amount of temporary inconvenience and disruption.” The office building where the maintenance workers are emploved, coincidentally. is a few blocks. from the head- auarters of the Supreme Court here. | FRE VCH ile — "Gosie 1 CAN ee WAIT, TO DERSTAND QUEBEC "” BANK BY MAIL When you use our special bank-by-mail service there’s always a branch of the Commerce as close as your mail box. CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE For full particulars contact: INCOME TAX TIME AGAIN! Have you thought about reducing your tax with a Registered Retirement Savings Plan? © Guaranteed Plan — up to 834% ‘© Fixed Income Plan © Equity Plan 16 East Broadway CO-OPERATIVE TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA Telephone 872- Owned and Controlled by Credit Unions and oe Mee in Western Meee Vancouver 10, B