2 WESTERN CANADIAN LUMBER WORKER Cad Se: 4 From Page 1 Problems’ and the B.C. Federation of La- bour enabled the establishment of a Provincial Joint Liaison Committee, formed of an equal number of representatives from * both organizations, 3 The Federation and CCF sec- tions were merged into one con- tinuing committee, which has ‘been instructed by both partici- pating organizations “to main- tain liaison with the National Committee and initiate studies with respect to matters arising out of the resolution on political affairs passed by the Canadian Labour Congress, and to develop an interim program of organiza- tional activity.” Fruitful Co-operation This Committee reported to both the CGF and Federation conventions in 1959 on a fruitful year of co-operation. Seven area conferences, it was stated, re- vealed a strong current of opinion that both organizations should co-operate to achieve their common objectives in the political field. Further steps were taken to enlarge the area of co-operation. One result was that a full meeting of the Executive Com- mittees of both organizations was held in May, 1959. This meeting pointed up the fact that the Federation's legislative pro- gram and that of the CCF were almost identical. At the 1959 convention of the Federation, it was declared ‘that if a provincial election does take place before the establishment of the new party in British Columbia, the Federation work actively for the .election of a CCF Government.” Seminars Gained Results The political education seminars conducted by the Federation and affiliates, have served a very useful purpose in New Song Book For Labour The recently published song- book “Songs of Work and Freedom” can now be ordered in Canada. Released this spring in the United States, the book contains words, music and background information on just about every working class song ever devised by the troubadours of the farm- labour movement. Compiled by Joe Glazer and Edith Fowke, the book can be ordered from The Readers’ Club of Canada Box 507, Station F, Toronto 5, Ontario. The soit- bound edition may be ordered in bulk (more than 25) for $2.00 a copy. Individual softbound copies sell for $2.50. Unionists Sponsor Ly: The Quebec Federation of Labour is going into televi- sion, sponsoring a series of programs entitled “Ten Minutes of Truth.” Designed to make unionism and its main objectives known to the public, the program will feature Rene Levesque, the well-known radio and television commentator, as moderator. Mr. Levesque is a member of the Union d’Artistes, an affiliate of the QFL. carrying information on the political needs of British Colum- bia at the local level, it has been reported. This in turn led to the formation of trade union com- mittees in the constituencies able to work with similar committees from the CCF. Suitable candi- dates for nominating conventions were secured through this co- operation at many points, Twenty-three candidates are already in the field. One notable result of this co- operation has been the forma- tion of a provincial joint election campaign committee on which both organizations enjoy equal status. The general disposition of those who have been active in this area of co-operation is to urge that foremost attention be given locally to the election of a CCF Government. Resolutions dealing with the proposed new party, arising from local discus- sions now, they say, should be forwarded for action at the national level. FOR MAXI SSS Canadian Foreign Debt Rises As Purchases Exceed Sales Canada’s purchase of goods and services from other countries during 1959 exceeded Canada’s sales to other countries by a record $1.5 billion in 1959. “The main factor in this rise has been the steady growth in non-resident-owned long-term investments in Canada,’ DBS reported. Foreign investment in Canada stood at $20,600,000,000 in 1959. This situation leaves Canada $15,400,000,000 in debt to other countries, or just under $1,000 per capita. Vavenby Auxiliary Reviews Past Year Major events of the Vavenby, IWA Ladies Auxiliary over the past year, were recently reviewed and the highlights included such events as an Easter Basket for the kiddies under five years of age which was followed by an Easter egg hunt. When the loggers were on strike in Newfoundland, a dance was arranged and all the pro- ceeds, which amounted to app. $100.00, were sent immediately to Newfoundland. August Picnic In August a picnic was spon- sored by the Ladies which in- cluded sports events and a picnic supper. At Xmas time the Ladies really went to work and raised money by means of Bake Sales, Bazaars, Whist Parties, Raffle, Bingo and a Dance. This money was used to put on a big Xmas party for the kids. Childrens’ Gifts Gifts were purchased for all children under one year of age — and candy bags were given to all children up to 13 years of age at the Annual Xmas Con- cert. Xmas dinners were given to all members who are bachelors and any needy families in the area, Other functions of the Auxiliary included raising money to help sponsor the Vavenby hockey team. Wished Success All members of the Local Union are proud of this Auxiliary and wish them success in their every endeavor. More than 90 per cent of the 71,955 ounces of placer gold recovered in Canada in 1958 came from Yukon creeks. CASTROL 2-STROKE MOTOR OIL pints | Specially manufactured for the roughest chain saw service, these CASTROL lubricants will ensure the maximum efficiency of your saw — regardless of weather or working conditions — and CASTROL costs no more than ordinary oils and greases. CASTROL OILS MONTREAL ®@ TORONTO @ VANCOUVER quarts | screw top quarts (CANADA) LTD. 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