Unions protest © action of TLC Protests against suspension of the United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union from the Trades and Labor Congress have been sent the TLC executive by two more Vancouver unions—Division 101 of the ~ Amalgamated Association of Street Railway and Motor Coach Employees : of America, and two locals of International Jewelry Workers Union. A letter to TLC secretary Gordon ; you in protest of the action of the Cushing over the signature of| Congress in its suspension ©: Charlie Stewart, business agent of | United Fishermen and Allied Work the 2,000-strong SRU body, says: | ers Union.” “The suspension of the UFAWU Watchmakers Local 57 has also by the executive of the TLC is not, | written the TLC executive, prote we believe, in the best interests of ing the manner of the suspensio= the trade union movement. “without trial or specific chare® “The principle of a union mem- bership having the right without linterference to elect officers of their own choosing is an essential that must exist if we are to realize a strong, free trade union move- ment that will lead the way in securing for working people peace, freedom and progress. Parley outlines rights of women TORONTO A Declaration on the Rights of Canadian Women was enthusiastic- ally endorsed by 137 women from all parts of Canada attending the fourth annual convention of Congress of Canadian Women at the Royal York Hotel here last weekend. Mrs. Blanche Gelinas of the Montreal CCW chapter introduced the Declaration, which said: - “We recognize that Canadian | to work, with equal pay for such men have many rights not enjoyed | work. lt was declared that mar- by women in some countries,” . . | ried women were often the first put, “Canadian women are restrict-| to be dismissed when layoffs’ oc- ed through social prejudice, family | curred. Married women did not | receive maternity leave and were responsibilities or economic han- mer bes dicaps from exercising many of the | often dismissed from their jobs rights legally available to them.” | and frequently denied unemploy- The principal d nai For equal | ment insurance benefits. s The virtual absence of nurseries e Sends greetings rights was the unequivocal right 1.4 qay-care centres for children Tim Buck, national leader of made the lives of working mothers Socred MP the Labor-Progressive party, has TIM BUCK : Effie Jones opens election headquarters — Effie Jones, aldermanic candidate in the coming civic elections, a opened campaign headquarters ee 412 Columbia Street (corner employment and participating in |public life. other mothers from seeking gainful It was also contended that many mittee: of the Communist Party | extremely difficult and prohibited k sent greetings to the central com- | other rights which existed in theory /were also impossible to exercise HANEY, B.C. | fully, such as the right to educa- “{ favor the principle of nego- tiation as a solution to world prob- MP (SC—Fraser Valley), of Church of lems,” Rev. Alex Patterson, tion, choice of profession, and elec- tion to public office. It was demanded that all rights should be confirmed by law and of the Soviet Union. His cable reads: “Thirty sixth anniversaty Great October Revolution marks another milestone on road to vic- tory of communism, Accept our warmest greetings on this anni- “Our union is in full accord with the decision of the recent B.C. Trade Union Congress in opposing raiding of the UFAWU by the Seafarers International Union.” Hastings and Columbia). os ed Last year Mrs. Jones P 4 17,139 votes, running sixth field of 15 candidates and toppine all CCF nominees. “This year I intend to put {0F versary and heartfelt wishes for further successes in cause of world peace, democracy and so- cialism. Long live the invincible teachings of Lenin and Stalin; Long live the friendship of the Canadian and Soviet people.” Local 42 of the Jewelry Work-| ward a_ five-point plan to oe Vancouver Great,” said Mrs. JO? ers, over the signature of business Aaehit ass nee Kee? Pray AW TL e plan outlines proposals agent Roy Rewer, oe i" taxes down, extend civic impr president Percy Bengough on Oc- ments, expand city payrolls, til tober 29 to state that a membership | better services from public ¥ meeting “instructed me to write to ties and guard civic democracy: COMING EVENTS (Cont) NOV. 21 Got THE SA : You’ve got You’ve got the duds. we've & the place, 600 Campbell AV® ANNUAL B® NOV. 27-28 -esrivat. day evening, Saturday aft Auspices: People’s 00 Bookstore. BUSINESS PERSONAL TRUNKS, BAGS, SUITCASES 25% DISCOUNT. DUNS isp VARIETIES, 519 DUN? gs Between Seymour and #°" Phone PA. 6746. ry the Nazarene, Abbotsford, told a|the necessary conditions for their delegation of 12 peace workers | application created. who interviewed him this week.- | Mrs. Jane Perry raised the ques- The delegation, representing four tion of the rights of Quebec wo- peace groups affiliated to B.C. Peace|men. In Quebec, the women not Council, which is taking part in the |only want equal rights with men, National Peace Referendum spon-| but they also want equal rights, sored by Canadian Peace Congress, especially with respect to wages, visited Patterson to discuss the | with Ontario. peace ballot and his stand on peace.| She cited figures to show the ef- Mrs. Frances Gilstead introduced | fect of lower wages prevailing in members of the delegation and Quebec. In Fort William, Ontario, William Byatt of Webster’s Corn- 1” the pulp and paper industry the ers opened the discussion by out-|@verase wage is $2,613 yearly and lining the aims of the peace move- the infant mortality rate is 32 per| ment. Others who spoke were John thousand. In Hull, Quebec, in the Larson, Whonnock; Mrs. Joan same industry the average wage is Walske, Haney; Rev. A. H. Rowe $1,880 and the infant mortality |right of Jehovah Witnesses to dis- and Mrs. Rowe, Haney; and T. Bar-| Tate is 63 per thousand. The dele-| tribute pamphlets on the streets of day, Whonnock. gate contended that there was a|/Quyebec without a permit has had ‘ ‘ : definite relationship between the}. : : i : a SE iy aed differing wage scales and infant|!ts repercussions In Vancouver in| posTAGE STAMPS wanted. Don- . a case involving a similar prin- i mortality rates. ate your used postage stamps, Sa daar Saget pn’ The convention unanimously en- jciple. any country, including Canada, bE dorsed the Appeal of the World| ee particularly values above 5c and ee : Council of Peace, calling on the; Judge Boyd, presiding over the} perforated OHMS. Stamps should a nes og oe governments to negotiate and settle |appeal of R. Donnelly, convicted a te so or paptiiated. and hs aes : differences peacefully, and urged |and fined or distributing elec- est left on paper, with perior- solved anything. | will lose no | its ehapters across Canada to work on sane 3 meres aoe in.| ations not cut into in trimming. opportunity to speak up for | for the National Peace Referendum : a5 Resale proceeds go to Pacific peace.” terest in the decision handed down being conducted by the Canadian Tribune sustaining fund. | in the Quebec case, and has re- ZENITH CAFE City case affected by Quebec court. ruling A recent decision of the Supreme Court of .Canada upholding the A charge of 50 cents for each | insertion of five lines or less with 10 cents for each additional line is made for notices appearing in this column. No notices will be accepted later than Tuesday noon of the week of publication. NOTICES WHEN MAKING A WILL, you may wish to remember the Paci- fic Tribune, as a means of con- HOTEL ACCOMMODAT! 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