rE OFFICERS OF LOCAL 1-85 listening to the address of i vd ee Frank Howard during the Local’s Annual Meeting. Group left, Stan Parker, 2nd Vice-President; Earl Foxcroft, 1st Vice-President; Walter Allen, President; Maurice Corbeil, Financial Secretary; John Squire, Recording Secretary; Jack Moore, Regional President. FROM PAGE SIX ~ OFFICERS’ REPORT" years of service failing to qualify. After noting that the aver- age monthly membership was up over 1967 and all the large operations in the Local were organized, the Report pointed out, that non-union sub-con- tractors and owner operators were still a threat to union organization. It suggested that it is high time IWA members insisted that all people working in IWA operations carried IWA cards or work elsewhere. The Local’s safety record for 1968, the Report stated, has shown no improvement. Fatalities have increased in the logging section and while the manufacturing sections have not had a fatality since 1956, little is being done by management to show a genu- ine interest in safety. The Report expressed con- cern over the amount of nec- essary work that is building up in the political arena. It praised the members of the Political Education Committee for their hard work and en- thusiasm. It. suggested that others in the Local follow the lead shown by the Committee so as to elect a government prepared to look after the in- DAVE BODDY IN NEW LOCATION One of the most highly re- spected loggers’ employment agencies on the Coast, Dave Boddy's Employment Service, is moving to a new location * 335 West Broadway, March Mr. David Boddy Senior who passed away last Decem- ber, earned the trust and re- spect of thousands of loggers down through years for his _ fair treatment in dealing with _ His son David Junior, who worked with his father for a terests of the working people. In the section dealing with education, the Report men- tioned the number of schools and seminars Local members have attended in the past year. It also stated that the Local’s $500 bursary is still given out annually to further the education of young people in Local 1-85. The Report concluded by Stating that the officers had ‘processed a record number of grievances to the satisfaction of the members. This was made possible, the Report stated, because of the close cooperation of the Grievance Committee, the Local officers . and the militancy of the crews involved. REAL RELIEF After the farmer’s frail and elderly wife had broken her leg the doctor put it in a cast and warned her not to walk up or down stairs. After a month of healing, the doctor removed the cast. “Can I climb the stairs now?” she asked. “Yes,” said the doctor. , “Good,” she exclaimed. “I’m certainly sick of climbing up and down the drainpipe.” BROADWAY PRINTERS LIMITED printers and lithographers since 1911 > 115 EAST 8th AVENUE VANCOUVER 10, B.C. Telephone 876-2101 1§ TELLING POINTS DO YOU KNOW THAT: 1 more time is lost through unemployment than through strikes? 2 in only five of the 20 years from 1948 to 1967 did strikes account for more than half a day’s time lost in each working year? 3 over 95% of union agree- ments are settled by peace- ful negotiations and less than 5 percent result in work stoppages? in countries which have compulsory arbitration by legislation, i.e., Australia, more strikes occur than in countries where compulsory arbitration is the exception rather than the rule, e.g., Canada? the labour laws of Canada place specific and often se- vere restrictions on unions both before and after em- ployees are entitled to be recognized for bargaining purposes? the law can prevent a union from winning a vote for union recognition even when it has gained a majority of those voting? unions in Canada’ were among the first to urge free education for all? throughout the years unions have been leading advocates of most social security meas- | ures in effect today includ- | ing old age pensions, unem- | ployment insurance, etc.? unions encourage their mem- |] bers to contribute to the United Appeal and Com- munity Chest campaigns? about one-third of the |] collected by the |] Community Chest in large || money cities, for example, comes from employee collections? the high cost of housing to- day is NOT due to labour costs but to land costs and money costs? over two million employees in Canada now belong to recognized trade union or- ganizations? wage increases between 1955 | and 1968 were NOT infla- tionary and productivity in {J Canada went up faster than wages? : wage increases have not hurt Canada’s export mar- kets and exports in 1967 and 1968 reached record levels? productivity and profits in Canada’s lumber industry are among the world’s high- est? THE WESTERN CANADIAN LUMBER WORKER FROM PAGE ONE “UNIFORM FIRE RATES” est fires. It was contended that damage to standing timb- er cannot always be prevent- ed. The Federation’s alterna- tive proposal was that closer utilization would meet the problem of regeneration more effectively through salvage operations following the initial logging. Much of the slash now burned can find commer- cial uses, it was stated. Log Export The Federation representa- tives urged that the Federal and Provincial governments place a ban on the export of logs while such logs can be processed by B.C. manufac- turing establishments. Despite the voluntary cessa- tion of log exports by certain companies, prime logs are still exported to Japan, it was claimed. B.C. millwork mills are resorting to the expedient of buying B.C. timber in the United States, at exorbitant prices. Contracting Out The Federation representa- tives urged a continued inves- tigation into the operation of the 30-50 per cent contract- ing clause in TFL and PHA documents. Among a number of recom- mendations was the proposal that log prices and conditions in the contract between the licensed company and _ the contractor should be so calcu- lated as to stipulate wages and conditions established for the area by IWA negotiations. Emphasis was placed upon he observance by contractors of the accident regulations. It was demonstrated that the accident frequency rate for the entire logging section was much higher than that of the companies sponsoring safety programs (by 60 to 31.55). This grave discrepancy was attributable largely to neglect by contractors, operat- ing under unfair pressures by the companies holding licen- ces. Better terms and conditions for contractors were urged to ensure the provision of -stand- ard fringe benefits. Preference was expressed for “stump to dump” contract- ing with “phasing out,” only by permission of the Minister. The Federation renewed its support of the recommen- dation made by the late Chief Justice Gordon MacGregor Sloan, to the effect that an advisory committee, represen- tative of the entire community be attached to the Depart- ment of Lands, Forests and Water Resources on which or- ganized labour would be ac- corded representation. The Federation submission advocated a study of the level of revenues available to the Crown from the sale of tim- ber. It was pointed out that the non-refundable bidding fees now imposed resulted in the majority of sales taking place at the upset price. Lack of genuine competitive bid- ding established. a lower sales revenue as compared to the United states. A close scrutiny of the bidding fees was urged. prevention FEDERAL NDP PAPER FOLDS As a result of the serious financial situation of the federal New Democratic Party, arising out of heavy and repeated election expenses and the lack of adequate in- come, the federal executive has reluctantly ended pub- lication of the federal NDP News. SOME WORKBOOTS FEEL LIKE THIS PARIS is famous for its INDUSTRIAL FOOTWEAR — Logging Boots and Work Boots made in our own workshops. What is less well-known is the fact that PARIS PROFESSIONALLY-TRAINED SHOE-FITTERS are available at no extra cost than finding your way downtown to B.C.’s Unique Family Shoe Store. There is no reason why a work boot shouldn’t be fitted with the same care as a dress shoe. At PARIS it is! And the difference it makes to comfort and safety is as important to our 60-year reputation as it is to your foot-health and foot-ease. Remember: it costs no more to deal with Paris. Our fitters come free with the boots! 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