ARTHUR TURNER
He was opposed to a lobby.

; ILL 39 is the Coalition
government’s. ‘ Indus- \
trial Conciliation and
Arbitration Act (1947)’ which
has already been introduced
in the provincial legislature
by Labor Minister George
S. Pearson.
Among other provisions op-
posed by trade unions, it em-
powers the government to
_ conduct strike votes and votes
on employers’ proposals in in-
dustrial disputes. This, the
‘unions contend, constitutes
an unwarranted’ interference
with their democratic right
to conduct their own affairs.
For breaches of its com-
_ plicated conciliation proced-
ures, which labor construes
as being deliberately devised
to restrict the right to strike,
“severe penalties may be im-
posed, and this system of
penalties, in labor’s eyes
comes perilously near the
incorporation of trade unions
against which labor has
fought consistently.
- In Victoria last week, the
Labor Lobby — some 250
delegates representing CCL
and many AFL unions —
interviewed the members of
_ the legislature on their atti-
tude towards Bill 39. And
this is what the Labor Lob-
by reported:
HON. HERBERT ANSCOMB
_ Goalition-Conservative—Oak Bay
He was opposed to all labor's
proposals for changes
bill, stating that he would, on
the contrary, support proposals

e that would make it even more

strict with labor. He did not
think there were enough teeth
‘in the bifl as introduced. He
was also opposed to increased
‘old age pensions.
CHARLES T. BEARD

_ Coalition-Conservative—

: Esquimalt
ee stated that he favored a

-PRDAY, MAROH 28, 1947

in the .

government-conducted secret bal-
lot on strike votes, but agreed
to support the Labor Lobby on
its other proposals for changes
in the bill.

WILLIAM A. C. BENNETT
Coalition-Conservative — South
Okanagan
Anti-labor. He declared that
he fully eupported the bill as it

stood.
WILLIAM H. BRETT
ccr — Prince Rupert
He did not approve of the
Labor Lobby. He thought that
labor’s views should have been
presented by a small’ delegation.
He stated that he would oppose
the objectionable features of the
bill. ‘
DONALD C. BROWN
Coalition-Conservative—Van-
couver-Burrard
He said he would consider la-
bor’s proposals, but would not
commit himself to definite sup-
port of any of them.

JOHN C. CATES
Coalition—North Vancouver
He stateq that he would back

Labor Minister George Pearson.

If Pearson supported the bill, so_

would he. Another case

“leave it to George.”
HON. ERNEST C. CARSON
Coalition-Conservative—Lillooet
He was not in the city and

so could not be interviewed.

ROBERT H. CARSON
Coalition-Liberal—Kamloops
He replied to the delegates

interviewing him by red-baiting
and said he would give no sup-
port to labor.

JOSEPH H. CORSBIE

CCF—Peace River
He agreed that the bill was
not acceptable “and said he
would support elimination of
those clauses opposed by labor.

_ HON. L. H. EYRES

Coalition-Conservative—

Chilliwack
Delegates were given only a
brief interview. He said he be-

of

~ lieved that some changes in the

bill were necessary but declared
his- intention of supporting the
government whatever its deci-
sion might be.
HERBERT GARGRAVE
CCF—Mackenzie *‘

He stated that the bill was.
labor’s own fault because labor _

should have presented clear-cut
detailed proposals for a labor
act long ago. He suggested ‘that
labor jointly sponsor a public
meeting and invite MLA’s to
state their views on labor’s de-
mands. He said he would op-
pose passage of the bill in its
present form. ©
JOHN J. GILLIS |
Coalition-Liberal—Yale-
He gave delegates a good in-

terview and agreed to support

requested changes in the bill.
He supported a minimum wage
of 75 cents an hour. He also
favored increasing old age Ren;
sions to $50 a month.
FRANK W. GREEN
Coalition-Conservative—
Cranbrook

He wanted to obtain from the

government clarification of its
position on labor’s demands and
would not commit himself to
support of any of them.

pressed himself as

accom TTT Hot tt

TILLY

ROLSTON ~
She said she would back labor.

SAM GUTHRIE
CCF—Cowichan-Newcastle
He promiseq to support labor

in all its demands.
RANDOLPH HARDING
: CCF—Kaslo-Slocan
He promised to: support labor

in all its demands.

HON. JOHN HART
Coalition-Liberal—Victoria

He was non-committal and
asked delegates to submit their
proposals for changes in the bill
in writing. He said he would
support progressively increasing
old age pensions up to a $40 a
month objective. He was afraid
that if the means test were
abolished, “British Columbia’s
millionaires would draw old age
pensions,”
unfair to taxpayers. He said he
did not resent the Labor Lobby,
but admitted that it was em-
barrassing to the government.

A. C. HOPE ;
Coalition-Conservative—Delta
He declared that he was a

farmer and knew nothing about
labor matters or the bill. In the
course of the interview he ex-
supporting
labor’s right to strike and bar-
gain collectively.

NANCY HODGES
Coalition-Liberal—Victoria

She believed that the govern-
ment would administer the pro-
posed act fairly. George Pear-
son, she said, was a good man
and had “always been a friend
of labor.” She saiq she would
support him in whatever he pro-
posed in the bill. She supported
a higher old age pension and

abolition of the means test, But

she opposed labor’s other ‘de-
mands, asserting that labor “is
rushing things too much.”
_ BYRON I. JOHNSON
_ Coalition-Liberal—New
Westminster

He stated that Pearson had

“his full support. He would not
commit himself to support any

of labor’s proposals.
WILLIAM J. JOHNSON
Coalition-Conservative—
Revelstoke,
Although agreeing that some
changes in the bill were neces-
sary, he madé it plain that he

disassociated himself completely 4

from. labor's demands. .

and this would be

HON EDWARD T. KENNEY
Coalition-Liberal—Skeena
His final word was that he
had every confidence in Pear-
son. Another case of “leave it

to George.”

THOMAS KING
Coalition-Liberal—Columbia
He opposed any changes in
the bill. He favored a gradual

increase in old age pensions.
R. R. LAIRD
» Coalition-Conservative—
Similkameen
He said he would support la-
bor’s proposals for changes in
the bill.

LOUIS LeBOURDAIS
Coalition-Liberal—Cariboo
He was absent from the legis-

lature because of illness.
THOMAS A. LOVE.
Coalition-Conservative—Grand
Forks-Greenwood
ASh refused to see delegates.
ALAN J. McDONELL
Coalition-Conservative—
Vancouver Center
He frankly stated that he rep-
resented employers’ views. In
the course of a three-hour in-
terview he agreed on only one
demand, that labor should have
its own representative on the
Labor Relations Board.
HON. R. C. MacDONALD
Coalition-Conservative—
Dewdney ,

He confined discussion to the

proposed strike clause in the

bill. He opposed changes in the

bill, although he said he had

not read it. _ ‘
JOHN McINNIS
CCF—Fort George

He pledged full support to

labor’s demands.

JAMES MOWAT
Coalition-Liberal—Alberni
He gave delegates a good
hearing, but did not commit
himself to support their de-

mands. He said he favored old

age pensions of $50 at 65 for

‘men and $55 at 60 for women.

HON. GEORGE S. PEARSON
Coalition-Liberal—
Nanaimo-The Islands

He would not commit himself
to definite support of any of
labor’s demands.

HON. FRANK PUTNAM
Coalition-Liberal
Neison-Creston

He locked his office door on

delegates, but when he was

_ finally cornered in the corridor
he did say he would ask for

some changes
asked by labor. :
ARTHUR B. RITCHIE’
Coalition—Salmon Arm
He said he was badly inform-
€d on labor matters but was
Sympathetic to labor’s demands.
TILLY J. ROLSTON
Coalition-Conservative—
Vancouver—Point Grey —
She gave delegates a good
hearing and said she would sup-
port labor in its demands for
changes in the bill. She favored

in the bill as

increased old age ‘pensions, with

$50 a month as an objective,
EDWARD F. ROWLAND:
CCF—Omineca
He promised to give full: sup-
port to labor’s demands.
WILLIAM D. SMITH
Coalition-Atlin
He said he would support la-
bor in its demands for changes
in the bill.
LEIGH STEVENSON
Coalition — Vancouver-Point Grey
He was vague and non-com-
mittal.

He said he was con--

SAM GUTHRIE i
Labor was sure of his support —

tent to leave the bill in Peat
son’s hands. Another case of
‘leave it to George.”
WILLIAM T. STAITH
Coalition-Liberal—Victoria
He refused to meet delegates.

ARTHUR J. TURNER

CCF—Vancouver East
He opposed the organizing of
@ Labor Lobby. He thought 1a-
bor should have. sent over #
small committee, not a mass
delegation. He asserted that the
government should control tak-

\

‘ing of strike votes’ because 1a- ee:

bor had shown
in this respect. He agreed tO
support labor’s other demands
for changes in the bill.
THOMAS UPHILL
Labor—Fernie :
He promised, full support tons
labor’s demands:
JAMES L. WEBSTER :
Coalition-Liberal—Rossland-Trait
A good company man. He ~
would not commit himself 02
any of labor’s proposals. He said
he thought few government
Members knew what was in the
bill. : I
HERBERT J. WELCH

Coalition-Independent—Comox

He would not commit himself —

on. anything.

HON. GEORGE M. WEIR
Coalition-Liberal— ;
Vancouver-Burrard

He said he knew very little

irresponsibility —

about the bill. He promised to

consider ldbor’s proposals but.
would not commit himself to
support any of them.
N. W. WHITTAKER
Coalition-Liberal—Saanich
He gave delegates‘a good in- —
terview and said he would urs
Port their proposals.
HAROLD WINCH
CCF—Vancouver East

He asserted that there was no
point in labor lobbying him,
opposing and ridiculing the La- —
bor Lobby. He disagreed with
labor on its estimation of the
strike clause. He said he would —

try to slow up passage of the ae

bill.

ERNEST E, WINCH
_ CCF—Burnaby as

He was critical of the Labor
Lobby. He favored government
control of strike balloting. ;
HON. GORDON S., WISMER —

Coalition-Liberal—

Vancouver Center ae
He stated that he could see :
where labor would object to.
some sections of the bill and
suggested that labor Siete a
brief to the cabinet.

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