. bt as ae tees ye yy = AON Aa ~ «4. A oe ~ aK nA KO ~~ Red. ee, a, a) a as ~ ~A ~~ kh AR A i. i. a a ee 7, i; i ain! Po ee ~ ~ ew Pr ~a a dr Re RRR ist Issue April, 1966 THE WESTERN CANADIAN LUMBER WORKER iwa) 1-423 ANNUAL MEETING The Officers’ Report sub- mitted to the 2Ist Annual Meeting of Local 1-423 IWA, April 16, in Kelowna, high- lighted the healthy financial position and steady rise in membership of the Local Un- ion. The meeting held in the Aquatic Building was attend- ed by approximately fifty members from the various Sub-Locals plus a number of visitors. Regional President Jack Moore was the guest speaker. Clayton Walls, International Assistant Director of Organi- zation, and a member of Lo- cal 1-423, gave a report on the progress made by his depart- ment, ; Jack Welder, Plant Chair- man at the S. M. Simpson Company, was elected to at- tend the Regional Safety Con- ference to be held June 25, in Kelowna. Local President and Safety Director Bill Schu- maker will also attend the Conference. Clayton Walls was the unanimous choice of the meet- ing to represent the Local at the week-long Canadian La- our Congress Convention in Winnipeg. President Moore in a brief address suggested that the Coast employers would be hard pressed to keep their skilled workers if they forc- ed the Union to strike this year. He pointed out that skilled workers were now able to demand top wages be- cause of the current boom in B.C.’s construction industry and the IWA tradesmen would have no trouble find- ing employment in this field In complimenting the Lo- cal on its growth, Moore stat- ed, that this would aid the Union in its contract struggle with the Interior employers next year. He also mentioned that the trend of the big com- panies buying out the small operators was accelerating in the Interior and within a short space of time, four or five companies would control the industry. Because of this develop- ment it was all the more nec- essary for the Union to build bigger and stronger Local Unions to protect the mem- bership’s interest, he con- cluded. The well documented Offi- cers’ Report listed a number of new certifications gained by the Local Union during the past year. It also reported that the Local, along with Local 1-405, recently signed a joint blanket certification covering the Comet Construc- tion employees clearing land near the Arrow Dam project. This is the first time this type of certification has been granted to the IWA by the -Labour Relations Board. Be- cause the project overlaps the boundaries of the two Local Unions it is difficult for the officers to estimate at this time how many new members the Local will gain. ~ The Report scored the apathy of the companies in safety. It stated that the Safe- ty Programme had sharply deteriorated because the com- panies were shirking their re- sponsibility. “This attitude,” the Report said, “has had a great effect on the interest in safety by our people. The companies have watered down the Safety FINANCIAL REPORT is read to the meeting by S. A. “Bill’ Muir, Financial Secretary, as President Bill Schu- maker, centre, and Recording Secretary Noel Gooding look on. LOCAL 1-423 MEMBERS attending the 21st Annual Meeting of the Local Union April 16, in the Aquatic Building, Kelowna. Programme by cutting corn- ers, not utilizing the full Safety Committee and rush- ing safety meetings.” The Report added that the whole Safety Programme in the Local Union is in jeop- ardy and will remain so until the companies prove to their employees that safety comes before production. REGIONAL PRESIDENT Jack Moore is shown here presenting framed certificates te members of Local 1-423 IWA, who have completed the Union Training Programme. The awards were made during the meeting. AMONG THE VISITORS attending the Annu President of Lecal 1-417 IWA, Biri Walls, International Assistant | «Elmer Atwoed, Financial Secretary, Salmon Arm; ctor of Organization; Jim Rouw, eee Local 1-405 IWA, Cranbrook. al Meeting were, from left, Bob Schlosser, Frank Stich, Regional Organizer; Clayton Regional Organizer; The foresight of the mem- bers in approving the’ dues increase last year. was credit- ed in the Report with putting the Local Union in a sound financial position. The Report stated in part: “The finances of the Local Union are, at the present time, in a stable condition. We have continued our past policy in regards to keeping the operating expenses as low as possible and at the same time still providing a maxi- mum of service to the mem- bership, : “Your officers would like to take this opportunity of once again thanking you one and all for your foresight in approving the dues increase.” The Report concluded by praising the work of the Sub- Local officers, Job Stewards and Committee Members. Following the meeting a dance was held for the gen- eral membership in the Aquatic Building which was attended by approximately five hundred members and guests, Canada’s Largest Mutual End INVESTORS MUTUAL OF CANADA LTD. SAMPLE INCOME ACCOUNT $7,500 invested in March, 1950, has paid out $50 monthly ... a total of $8,900 and is still worth $17,793 as of December 31, 1965. 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