precedent

SUDBURY

An “offbeat” arbitration
case won by Mine-Mill here
"has obtained $1,081 in back-
pay and reinstatement to her
jok at Loblaw Groceteria for
"a woman worker, Mrs. Don-
elda Sloan, who was forced
‘to take time off from work
because of pregnancy.
Last November Mrs. Sloan’s
‘doctor ordered her to cease
‘work because of her condition.
When she reported for work
‘again February 23 the store
“took the position that she was
mo longer an employee, but
that she might be rehired at
‘a lower starting rate of pay,
with no seniority.

The case was heard before

an arbitration board June 20
and final paragraph of the
award written by Magistrate
_%. Tupper Bigelow, chairman
of the board, reads:
_ “Y hold then that the griev-
or (Mrs. Sloan) was on leave
of absence from the day after
‘her first ‘interview with Mr.
Chalmers (the manager of the
store) until February 23, 1956;
_ that she be restored to work
effective immediately; that
she lose no seniority because
of her leave of absence, ex-
cept for the time she was on
leave of absence; and that
she be reimbursed at her pro-
per rate of pay from February
23, 1956 to and including the
day of this award is received
by the parties.”

NIGEL MORGAN

Morgan to tour
north Interior .

LPP provincial leader Nigel
Morgan leaves this weekend
on a five-week speaking tour
through central and northern
B.C. in preparation for the
provincial election expected
within the next 12 months.

At public meetings and in
radio broadcasts Morgan will
speak on the subject, “How
is the Bennett governnyent
selling B.C. short?”

Extension of LPP organiza-
tion in the northern and cen-
tral Interior, and nominating
candidates, is one of the pur-
poses of Morgan’s tour.

After visiting Kamloops this
weekend, Morgan will travel to

Quesnel, Prince George, Burns
Lake, Grassy Plains, Vander-
hoof, Smithers, Terrace and
Prince Rupert.

Thousands see Franko
celebrations in ’Peg

WINNIPEG

Scenes of happy reunion and enthusiastic cultural events took place here last
weekend as several thousand Canadians of Ukrainian origin gathered from all parts
of Canada to climax the celebrations of the centennial

poet, Ivan Franko.

Highlight was the festival
concert in the Winnipeg muni-
cipal arena July 7. A near
capacity crowd of 8,000 people
proclaimed the 1,000 singers,

_ musicians, dancers and gym-

nasts, most of them young
people. Master of ceremonies
was Peter Prokop, chairman
of the National Jubilee Com-
mittee.

Telegrams of greetings were
received from cultural spokes-
men and_ institutions in
Ukraine.

Earlier, a crowd of over 4,000
gathered on Pritchard Avenue
to witness the opening of the
newly-built Ivan Franko Mu-
seum. In a moving ceremony
the ribbon was cut by D.
Stechyshyn, one of the early
Ukrainian immigrants and
veteran member of the Ukrain-
ian community in Winnipeg.
The scissors were handed to
him by a little girl in Ukrain-
jan costume, representative of
the third generation of Ukrain-
iens in Canada.

S. Demchenko, counsellor. of
the Soviet embassy in Ottawa,
brought greetings on behalf
of the people of Ukraine and
told the audience how Ukraine

- HAY # COWS -

NOT DEBT FOR FARMERS

Hard-pressed dairy farmers require government aid to overcome
the disastrous effects of winter-kill and drought. Real help is
needed, and needed immediately; not proposals for increasing

debt.

District 4

ernment provide hay at a cost not

centres; The provincial government to pay

of the B.C. Farmers’ Union has proposed that the provincial gov-

alleviate the present acute crisis.

The Labor-Progressive Party joins with all public-spirited
organizations and individuals in calling upon the provincial goy-

ernment to act now to solve this crisis.

NOTE: The Farmers’ Union reports that B.C. Peace

for $20 per ton. Help is needed from the government to arrange and meet freight

charges.

Labor-Progressive Party,
B.C. Provincial Committee.

to exceed $25.00 per ton delivered in’ the Valley

any costs in excess of $25 in order to

River hay can be purchased

is celebrating the Franko cen-
tennial.

Wasyl Swystun, prominent
Ukrainian community leader
of Winnipeg, spoke on what
Franko has meant to Ukrain-
ians. “Ivan Franko does not
belong to any one party, group
or sect,” he declared. “He be-
longs to all Ukrainians.”

Dr. J. G. Endicott spoke on
behalf of the World Peace

THE

national
included

of their -Ukrainian

Council which has

Ivan Franko among outstand-
ing world figures whose anni-
versaries are being celebrated
this year.

A resolution protesting the
action of the government in
refusing visas to a delegation
ef cultural spokesmen from
Ukraine, including Zenovia
Franko, granddaughter of the
poet, was adopted. :

CHINESE

CIRCUS

IS COMING

TO THE

PEACE GARDEN PARTY

Saturday, July 21
4022 PERRY STREET

FILM

e

“CHINESE CIRCUS” — Some of the most amazing feats
ever recorded on film or witnessed in the western world
are included in this hour-long, color film of Chinese,
circus performers in Moscow. Acrobats, jugglers, gym-
nasts and sleight-of-hand artists combine to give a
thrilling show that leaves audiences breathless. FILM
WILL BE SHOWN AT SUNDOWN. Admission: 50c.

Afternoon Tea Your 35c admission includes afternoon

tea.

Puppet Show A delightful free show for the children,
ne ot about 3 p,m.

Dinner

the film.

Games

Full-course, family cold-plate:
35c. Bring the family for dinner and stay for

75c, Children

Clock golf, darts and other games of skill.

Attractive Stalls Loads of interesting bargains.

*

Fortune Teller And lots more.

GARDEN PARTY OPENS AT 2 P.M. RAIN OR SHINE

B.C. Peace Council

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