Ist Issue, October, 1961 WESTERN CANADIAN LUMBER WORKER Around The MEMBERS OF LOCAL 1-357, IWA, “Ne Wesuulistsi, during the Local’s Sac: Fishing Derby Sesteniber 24, at fhe ‘Eigewatec Bar on the Fraser River. Ri «i RO jae Woe r" 1N4 pea } HAPPY WINNERS and Chantites pose fae thei tetra aievag the eieeesatul Fishing Derby of Local 1-357, IWA. Largest fish caught was one and one half pounds THESE two unidentified ae of Local 1-357, IWA, Bon the Pacific Veneer Plant didn’t catch any fish during the Derby but from the smiles on their faces they enjoyed the outing anyway. DUNCAN BUSINESS GUIDE LOUTET AGENCIES LTD. INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE J, Lindsay Loutet Gordon R. Loutet 131 Jubilee St. S. Shore Road Duncan Lake Cowichon HANEY BUSINESS GUIDE ESQUIRE MEN’S WEAR (Graham Mowstt) Complete Stock of Work and Dress Clothing “THE STORE WITH THE POPULAR BRANDS” BRITISH COLUMBIA HANEY PORT ALBERNI BUSINESS GUIDE MacGREGOR’S MEN’S WEAR We Can Afford For Everything A Men Wears To Sell The... * WORK, SPORT or DRESS * BEST For LESS! 0209009202020 0 O00 2) OEE ORO WOODWARD STORES (PORT ALBERNI) LTD. “YOUR FAMILY SHOPPING CENTRE” Closed Monday All Day Phone 2600 Hours: 9 - 5:30 Fishing Derby Day By a 1-357 Fisherman The sun rose on the morning of September 24th lifting the fog from the Fraser river to a sight that has become an annual event in the lives of many of the members of local 1-357. There on the Edgewater bar persons usually around lumber or plywood piles operating complicated machinery, were found vieing for a position where they believed the biggest and most fish might be aspir- ing to feed on a fat juicy worm or bright red roe. The annual IWA 1-357 bar fish- ing derby was under way. At the sound of car horns at seven o'clock a hundred and eighty lines were cast out into the water in an attempt to catch what turned out to be very elu- sive fish. The day proceeded with the happy laughter of friends and fam- ilies in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. The sun, perhaps in sympathy with the lack of success in enticing the fish to bite, stayed only briefly. It then passed behind a blanket of cloud leaving the weather mild and dry until, the prizes being awarded, it finally sprinkled rain. It was gen- erally agreed that it was a most pleasant day. The winners this year were:— Biggest Fish, 1% lbs., Mr. R. Low- ell; Most Fish, Three, Miss Barbara Lamont; 2nd Biggest, Mr. F. Sher- nets; Other Prizes, Mr. O. Bakstad, Mrs. Sund, Mrs. Blanden, Mr. F. Morton, Mr. Monagham. Draw prize, Vic Ostram. The Ventura, Calif. street depart- ment finally lost its patience and de- cided to fire four employees. Super- visors noticed the four had been taking 2’%-hour coffee breaks each day for the past several weeks. SAVE YOURSELF” A HAND ACHE With Our No. 108 WATSON’S “MILL-RITE” GLOVES Are Reinforced Where it Counts A B.C. Product Union Made by JOHN WATSON LTD. Vancouver, B.C. At Age Sixty - Five Tahsis Retirement Policy Scored By Alberni Local Released by Local 1-85 IWA A Officers are resentful at the attitude of the Tahsis Company in their recently announced policy of compulsory retirement at the age of 65. Senior employees of this Com- pany have been informed that com- pulsory retirement at age 65 is the policy of their Danish Head Office and that the same policy is going to be instituted in B.C. whether the em- ployees like it or not. Such a policy in Denmark may be desirable be- cause of the social benefits that sen- ior citizens of that country are en- titled to in their latter years. The IWA Office violently dis- agrees with such a policy in the woodworking industry because no thought is given to the physical qualifications of the employee at the age of 65, nor does it take into account the meager pension benefits that would have accrued to an em- ployee since the pension plan went into effect a few short years ago. In some instances, employees, because of low wages, have been unable to make any contribution whatsoever into a retirement fund and the meager contributions of the com- pany are such that pension plans, if accepted by the employees, are exceedingly low. Provincial Governments, in grant- ing Forest Management Licences, have assured the general public that the forests would be developed in the best interests of the province. Retirement policies such as are being announced by the Tahsis Company and other major forest in- dustries indicate that social justice for long-time employees is not en- sured. Union Officers and members fur- ther resent the fact that Head Office Personnel are visiting local opera- tions and calling senior workers into the office and laying down ultima- tums in respect to compulsory re- tirement. Consequently, the Union has asked for a meeting in this regard. Men forced into retirement with little or no pension rights are un- able to obtain employment else- where and consequently must seek assistance from Social Welfare Agencies. Thus the general public becomes responsible for citizens who have, in many cases, contributed greatly to the development of multi- million dollar enterprises. ecent announcements in the press about fabulous incentive funds and pension plans for top level management indicate that some sec- tions of the industrial world are being well taken care of. We can expect no less consideration for hourly rated employees. It goes without saying, that the IWA will do everything humanly possible to safeguard its members against this dictatorial policy which denies them the right to earn a liv- ing at the age of 65. LOCAL 1-405 SCENES PART of the L. & 3 Teasing & leaders crew logging at White Swan Lake enjoy a well deserved lunch ares are hoeE Ne LOGS with Heel Boom at the L. & 0. ae operation at White Swan ~i eae emer ty LOOKING NORTH « on beautiful White Swan ee near Canal Flats. Two ek seanions covered by Local 1-405, IWA, the L. & Q. Crestbroo Working Circle. Lumber Company and k Timber Company, are both ‘working in this area which is a Public FRESHER. 3418 Cambie Street, Vancouver 9, B.C. CLARKE’S FLOWERS .. LOVELIER... FOR ALL OCCASIONS 100% UNION SHOP Free Delivery TRinity 4-9416