From Page 1 “Automation” less human effort, Whether less human effort is to mean in- creased leisure, and higher Standards of living, or simply more unemployment and _ eco- nomic stagnation, is largely in the hands of governments, the delegation contended. Governments must provide for the proper training and retrain- ing of displaced workers, the submission stated. In the case of the older workers some pro- vision for maintenance would be necessary if retraining proved impractical. The delegation proposed ade- quate “transfer payments” for the unemployed as being neces- sary to maintain total purchas- ing power, and to avoid penaliz- ing any special group. Officials of the National Employment Service have already recom- mended this procedure to the Federal Government, it was stated. ; Reference was made to the necessity of improving facilities for education at all levels, and raising the school-leaving age. Income taxation of corpora- tion profits will have to take into account lower and lower wage distribution sums, and compensating features wil] have to be devised by. governments to maintain: consumption power, it was claimed. Among managements respon- sibilities will be the provision of lower prices, with higher real wages, and shorter hours, the brief continued. Provision will be necessary for the maintenance of workers undergoing re-training together with adequate lay-off allow- ances. Excessive profits must be restricted, it was declared. The advantages of the guaran- teed annual wage were ex- plained to the Committee. One distinct advantage would be that management would tend to be more careful about the timing of their lay-offs. It was stated that Unions must continue too press for the shorter work week, longer vaca- tions, more paid statutory holi- days, better pension plans, higher unemployment insurance benefits, as well as improved old age and social security allowances. All these serve to increase the ability of the popu- lation to consume the increased production of goods and services. In conclusion the Federation’s representatives said “Unions must press for higher real wages for increased production to assist in a proper distribution of income,: “The people and economy of British Columbia are vulnerable to national and _ international fluctuations. The effects of auto- mation elsewhere are certain to be felt here... for good or evil. Our greatest defence will be our own rapid development of technology and automation con- sistent with a fair and reason- able distribution of automation’s benefits.”’ 1-80 Annual Meeting March. 20 — Duncan Annual meeting of Local 1-80, |WA, will be held March 20, in Duncan, commencing at 10:00 a.m. Business wiil include nominations for Local Officers. 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As a re sult of certain industries being accustomed to ceasing their operations during the Winter Season, many wage earners be- come jobless, Although these people receive aid through Un- employment Insurance and Pub- lic Relief Funds, which are mainly financed by the general public by taxauon, the amount they. acquire is much less than their regular salary, money earned, there is less: money to spend, and therefore a reduction in the amount of; materials acd services that are bought, Not. only does the busi- nessman suffer but communities are 2lsa affected by the Winter | ‘TW’ employment. Many | people find that they carnot buy the necessifies for a normal liv- | ing. Bezavse of this, the heatih, i} living, and snore) standard of 3 community might be -greatly loweres, To oversome this grave situa- tion, a Winte Works Pro- gramyrau wn as the “Do It Now Campaign” has een set up, | The putpose oi this programme is to stimulate employment by encouraging people toe do the things that can be done in winter, now. By so doing, indus- tries such as the construction industry will be kept open. The “Do It Now Campaign,” through extensive advertising over the radio, in newspapers, and by means of posters and pamphlets, informs many un- wary citizens of the serious issue of employment. More important, however, is the fact that the campaign proves that the best time to do inside jobs such as renovations, redecorating, and repairs is during the winter season, First of all more work- | With less | ers are available for these jobs| in winter than in summer, and because they are not rushed a better job is usually done in less time. As many firms offer special discounts for materials bought during the ‘Cold Weather Alex B. Macdonald BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTARY PUBLIC Suite 306 The Bank of Nova Scotia Building 602 W. Hastings St. Vancouver 2, B.C. MU 3-7796 - 7 SOLICITOR TO THE I. W. A. Medical Review Panel Praised By Minister VICTORIA—Medical Review Panel of the Workmen’s Compensation Board established under a 1959 amendment to the Workmen's Compensation Act was described in the Legisla- ture recently by the Labour Minister as offering an appeal procedure unique in Canada. He stated that the Panel is separate and independent from the Board, that its decisions are binding on the Board, and that they cannot be challenged in the courts. The Panel consists of three ated by the injured workman, medical specialists, one nomin- one by the employer, and a permanent chairman. This post is now filled by Dr. Gordon Johnson, a past-president of the Canadian Medical Association, Season,’ and assure the prompt | delivery of goods and services, both time and money can be saved, Financial savings also occur when homes and places of business are built during the winter, as they can be occupied earlier, The encouraging of an- nual vacations during the “Off Season” and the training of | personnel in winter, also pro- mote employment. By “Doing It Now” work is provided for the unemployed, and welfare costs are reduced. With more people employed, more money is earned. With more © money earned there is a _ greater amount to spend or to deposit in financial institutions such as the Commercial Banks. This results in increased business, and in the| fact that more loans can be made to those who really need them. Thus the community prospers. Unemployment is a major problem. It can be the cause of corruption, evil and a future de- pression. 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