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THE WESTERN CANADIAN LUMBER WORKER

PROTECT JOB SECURITY

On the other hand the accident frequency rate
for the entire industry is reported as 90. Our in-
vestigation of the circumstances leads us to the
conclusion that this alarming disparity is mainly
caused by conditions condoned by logging con-
tractors. It is observed that frequently a logging
contractor, impelled by the urgency to meet his
contract’s terms, totally ignores the accident pre-
vention regulations in respect of equipment, sup-

ervision and inspection as well as safe working

practices. We believe that such conditions can and ~

should be corrected by closer official scrutiny of
the contract terms and better opportunities for

inspection by the Workmen’s Compensation Board. .

We favour the “stump to dump” type of con-
tract. This type of contract places the logging con-
tractor on a sounder economic basis and encourg-
ages investment in the best type of equipment. On

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a “stump-to-dump” basis the contractor can op- :

erate more efficiently and organize the work of
his crews more satisfactorily. This type of contract,
we believe, provides a greater incentive for the
signing of long-term contracts that will assure
the workers greater job security. A “phased-out”
contract makes adequate supervision more diffi-

cult and breeds poor conditions for the workers

employed.

PUT WELFARE FIRST, NOT PROFITS!

SUMMARY

Our Union has been prompted to make this
submission for the reason that most of the sub-
missions already heard by your Committee have
emphasized purely economic considerations. We
consider that, in your recommendations, equal at-
tention should be given to the effects of forest
management as they pertain to the livelihood of
people dependent directly or indirectly on the
forest products industry. It is frequently stated
that over fifty per cent of the population in the
province derive income in a greater or lesser
degree from this industry.

"Try what you will,
There's nothing like Leather!”

We remind your Committee that the late Com-
missioner and former Chief Justice Sloan recom-
mended the establishment of an advisory commit-
tee, attached to the Department of Lands and
Forests, whereby all community interests might
be consulted on matters of broad policy in forestry
relating to community welfare. We hope that this
proposal meets with your approval and that on
such an advisory committee organized labour may
be granted representation.

Our Union considers it of vital importance that
the management of forest areas, which sustains
our province’s major basic industry, should be

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directed so as to provide the highest possible liv-
ing standards for all the people affected by the
harvesting and processing of our timber.

I trust that our recommendations will meet
with your favourabe consideration in the prepara-
tion of your report to the Legislative Assembly,

Respectfully submitted,

J. A. MOORE,
President Western Canadian
Regional Council No. 1,

International Woodworkers of

America.
AFL-CIO-CLC.

DAYTON Shoe Mfg. Co. (B.C.) Lid.

2248-50 East Hastings St.

Vancouver, B.C.