ace ACROSS THE * NATION _ Welfare payments ‘a right’ if society gives no work Social Planning Council last week issued a hard- hitting statement against ‘‘work- | Toronto’s for-welfare’’? proposals. ‘‘Wel- ‘fare assistance is not aprivilege but aright,’’ the council declared, and went on to explain why. The work-for-welfare propos- als have been roiced by indivi- dual reeves and mayors, espec- employment insurance or work- men’s compensation benefits; —employment of large num- bers of persons in non-produc- tive labor would distort the em- ployment picture. The council also fired a broad- side at the idea that those get- ting welfare were not ‘‘interest- ed’* in working, It admitted CIRCULATION ROUNDUP: Drive situation is serious -all-out effort required By JERRY SHACK (Circulation Mar.) The state of our annual sub drive as we enter the final week is, to put it briefly, serious. Literally hundreds of subscrip- tions which have been expiring in the past period of time (many of them since August!) are not be- ing renewed, ; This failure Bis: to pick up out- outstanding re- newals is bad enough by it- self, but when UP-TO-DATE BOX SCORE City -243 subs, 172 P/S. Total -415 Prov. -301 subs, 125 P/S. Total —426 vrand Total--841 subs in on 1750 Total New Subs—54 in on 250 press committee were confident that by this stage of the drivethe seriousness of our position would have become apparent to all press clubs. We have devoted hundreds of column inches (even on the editorial page) to the drive, have tried by every means conceiva- ization and cannot apply equally: to all concerned. Some clubs and individuals have been setting a truly fine example. Inthe final an- alysis, however, unless there is complete and general participa- tion, we simply cannot hope to succeed. — We are not dejected and we ially in smaller communities in that while such persons exist, a Yeaeoan ble to impress upon all our : pled : a Ontario, and have aroused heat- 1961-62 report of the Toronto with, thontota {ThORGS Ste. aineeiicy ots the) mes ge erent ee ee moment. cess will be ours. What we are ed debate in past meetings of the province’s reeves and mayors. The planning council warned that it would oppose any at- tempt by municipalities to ob- tain changes in provincial legis- lation for regulations to legalize work for relief. “This type of program is a form of enforced labor that is Subject to serious abuse and is Not consonant with progessive welfare philosophy and prac- tice,’’ the council said. In clear terms it listed work for-welfare dangers as: —the danger lower than reg- ular wages can be paid; —the danger persons would be assigned work they cannot do; —there is no provision for un- public welfare department show- ed that relief recipients in the main prefer to be self-support- ing. Noting that ‘‘the compulsory nature of work-for-relief is de- grading,’’ the council suggested that the Ontario and municipal governments should take advan- tage of federal low-cost loans for work projects. It also urged government - industry cooper- ation in worker retraining and retraining programs. ‘¢1f work is available, welfare recipients should be directed to it; if work they are capable of doing is not available, then wel- fare should be and is, by legis- lation, theirs as a right, not a privilege.’’ Union backs car-parts plan Last week the Federal govern- — Ment’s plan to increase Canad- ian production of motor vehicles and parts as a means of improv- ing the country’s trade balance fot the backing of the Canadian Section of the United Automobile Workers Union. In a telephone interview, UAW Director, George Burt told one Toronto newspaper the Canadian §overnment had no choice but to follow the course it did in view of Canada’s heavy trade deficit PENSIONS WAIT As this paper warned some time ago, the Liberal government of Lester Pear- Son has decided not to im- plement its contributory Pension plan until sometime in 1964, Reason given for the Postponement was that the matter required further “study.” in automobiles and parts. Under the government’s pro- posal, for every dollar of ex- ported Canadian content, a man- ufacturer can earn remission of duties on one dollar’s worth of dutiable imports. The three - year program makes it possible for a Canad- ian manufacturer to import auto products duty free to the extent he increases or arranges for an increase in the export of Canad- ian manufactured autos andparts above the level in the 12 months ended in October, 1962. Finance Minister Walter Gord- on added that moves to increase Canadian auto parts production will be followed by similar steps in other industries. : He told a meeting in Hamilton, Ontario, that at least 60 per cent of all manufacturing in Can- ada is now foreign controlled, and in some primary industries the percentage was even higher. sum of our new subs sold — only 54 to date —the picture is anything but rosy.: In fact, it must truthfully be ‘said that were it not for those comparatively few clubs and in- dividuals who consistently order bundles of papers for sale and distribution, the drive would re- ally be in terrible shape. We on the ‘*PT’”’ staff and Apparently, we have failed. This is obvious from even a glance at the drive figures, These show quite clearly that the press clubs have not been able to organ- ize the work required to success- fully conduct the drive, and, per- haps even more important, they show that the membership simply. has not been getting out to col- lect old and new subs. Of course, this is a general- NOW WELL HAVE ALL THE TIME TO WATCH... The Financial Post October 26, 1963 F alconbridge Mining stocks WEEK ENDED OCTOBER 18, 1963 NEWS ITEM: The Falconbridge Nickel Mines Ltd., in Sudbury, Ont., announced recently that its work force will be reduced by 25 per cent, becoming effective Oct. 21. No indication was given by the company how long the 530 workers will be laid off, or whether they will ever be re-hired. trying to do is-simply point out that the drive situation is truly serious and requires an all-out effort in the remaining time. What is needed nowis for every person reading these lines to re- solve to put aside a couple of evenings in the next two weeks and go out and visit people. You may be surprised at the results. In closing, we would like to convey our thanks to all the people in the interior for welcoming us so warmly and genuinely. It’s a great feeling to know the ‘‘PT’’ has so many friends all over the province. Herridge flays govt. policies Bert Herridge, NDP MP, has charged Remac with **complete irresponsibility’ in the way it has exploited some 100 miners at its operation in southern B.C., on the Washington border. He levelled his blast in the House of Commons at Canadian government income tax policy, which allows U.S. corporations to operate in this country for a 3- year tax free period. So far, Remac has taken $4 million in profits out of the hides of Can- adian miners, while paying 47¢ an hour less than it does to miners just across the river in the U.S, The miners went out on strike over six months ago, when acon- ciliation board’s recommend- ation for a 73¢ an hour wage increase (plus a 2 1/2¢ an hour company contribution towards a severence pay fund) was rejected by this American-owned subsid- iary. The company position is that workers’ rates should be based upon those prevailing in South America. Appeal for striking miners The Ladies Auxiliaries of the Mine Mill union are appealing for good used clothing which is badly needed by the children of striking workers at Reeves-MacDonald in the interior. The Remac local is now in its 24th week of strike at this U.S.- owned operation which is paying 47¢ an hour more to workers on the American side of the 49th parallel for exactly the same work as that performed at its Canadian site. Clothing needed includes: parkas, winter coats, sweaters, under- clothing and overshoes for boys and girls from three months to 18 years of age. Also in demand is adult clothing which can be cut down and made over. The auxiliaries are emphasizing that only USEFUL apparel should be submitted—rags and worn out clothing are of no use. All contributions in Vancouver and district should be sent to: International Union of Mine, Mill & Smelter Workers, 2414 Main St., Vancouver, B.C. Please act immediately; winter has already arrived inthe inter- ior of B.C. Meanwhile, the Steelworkers union has been in touch with the men, trying to raid Mine Mill while it is out on strike. As a result, the men voted on October 31 to request the provincial goy- ernment to have Pen Baskin of Steel removed from the Labor Relations Board, charging that he is conducting strike breaking activities, Mine Mill's efforts to alleviate layoffs at the Falconbridge op- eration in Sudbury by a rotating work system have been com- mended by several MPs from all parties. Ron Basford (Liberal- Vancouver, Burrard) praised the union for its ‘‘constructive and imaginative approach.’’ at ANNUAL FALL BAZAAR At 805 East Pender St. : | Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Nov. 14, 15, 16 From 7 p.m. Each Evening ® Display of International Folk Handicrafts ® Sale of Home-Baking, Ukrainian Embroidery, Xmas Gifts © Games — White Elephant Stall — Ukrainian Meals served at Supper Hour — Tea Room Sat. Night Dance at 9 p.m. — All Welcome Great October Socialist Revolution — BANQUET & CONCERT — SUN. — NOV. 10th — 3:30 P.M. Dreamland Halli — (Church St. - Opp. Eatons) New Westminster Guest Speakers: CHARLES CARON & HOMER STEVENS Adm. — Adults $1.00, Children 50c * Ausp. Delta - New Westminster Regional Cttee —:CPC November 8, 1963—PACIFIC TRIBUNE—Page 7