6 WESTERN CANADIAN LUMBER WORKER From Page 4 \ Ah Program of Labour has found common ground for economic co- operation with farm groups. The founding convention will be the testing ground for suitable political cooperation. LOCAL DEMOCRACY TO BE STRENGTHENED The complex problems of municipal governments will be before the convention. The program outlines a new approach to these questions. It is held that municipal finances must be placed on a workable basis. To this end, a re-allocation of provincial and municipal responsibilities is proposed. Here again, discussion will determine whether more specific proposals should be written into the program at this time. The prevailing sentiment is that such a discus- sion, with appropriate studies, should continue until the next convention to complete the details in this section of the program. TERMS OF TRADE UNION AFFILIATION OUTLINED In conformity with the national constitution, the pro- posed provincial constitution accepts two forms of mem- bership—individual and organizations. Local Unions have been urged to affiliate at the pro- vincial and constituency levels. This will require considera- tion of the terms of affiliation to ensure proper representa- tion for the Local Unions at provincial conventions, con- stituency conferences, and nominating conventions. Attention will be directed to the fact that the next election will be a federal election and that, therefore, federal constituency organization must be emphasized. The extent to which the provincial organization bases its organizational plans on the provincial ridings or the federal te Ai Bg MBS. ee ee ali ridings presents a question for debate. This matter is of concern to Local Unions whose membership may extend throughout several provincial and federal ridings. Seminar discussions have indicated that the manner in which trade unions provide for representation on behalf of trade unionists who reside and vote in their respective ridings must be clearly defined. The points involved require the study of trade union delegates from the point of view of each Local Union’s membership requirements. ORGANIZED SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAM URGED In pursuit of the goals outlined in the program, much can and must be done immediately, to make British Colum- bia a better place in which to live, the program states. “The experience of other parts of the world have shown the principles outlined to be sound and practical. They are already shared by millions of people in other countries.” “All British Columbians are urged to join the New Democratic Party that these plans may be put into action.” From Page 1 “Miami” Understanding “We must try to understand the world we live in,” Hartung said. “If we fail we will find we have lost the cold war. As Americans we must fight against ignorance, bigotry, poverty, greed and stupidity. Too long has our government spent bil- lions in foreign aid by pouring it into the top, hoping that the trickle-down theory would keep the masses from rebelling. That has not worked. I say we must start our foreign aid program by building a solid founda- tion and future.” On the domestic scene Hartung said, “The reactionary elements are on the march. A new one has joined the right-wingers. It is called the John Birch Society, and it is dedi- cated against Unions and civil lib- erties. The John Birch Society is well financed and receives lots of free publicity through the public press. The National Manufacturers Asso- ciation and the Chambers of Com- merce are intensifying their cam- paigns. “The daily newspapers, which at one time were called a free press, are fast becoming a controlled press by the powerful financial interests. Radio. and television are not much better.” “What we need to do,” Hartung said, “is clean the reactionaries out of office, be it on a State or National level. We need men and women to represent us who do not become the slaves of the money lenders when elected.” Year of Destiny “I say to you delegates that 1962 is a year of destiny,” Hartung con- tinued. “How and who you elect to public office will have a tremendous bearing on the future of the world.” “It may mean the difference be- tween peace and war. Go back home and do your job, as trade unionists and American citizens, by becoming more politically minded minded. Modern Trends Slowly but surely Indians are com- ing around to more and more of the white man’s ways. Just how far they have moved in this direction is seen in the number of women who have become chiefs. At a conference of Indian bands in Northwestern Ontario, eight of the 27 delegates were women. One was a chief and the others were councillors of their tribes. The women are accepting more and more responsibility for the wel- fare of their reserves, it is explained. It’s a trend the Indian chiefs cannot stop. The white man can console the chiefs by saying they've gone through the same thing. You Can See ‘em GLOWING WHISKERS. New electric shaver has a built-in light to help you see every last whisker, even in a dimly-lit room. It has an 11 degree angle clipper, and self- adjusting roller edges. Ladies also will have a shaver-with-light. CONVENTION OFFICERS’ REPORT. COMMITTEE: R. B. Pickering, eee 1 7: H. Butler, oral 1-80; M. J. Sir Local 1-85, serch J neal: Local 1-118; H. Frolick, Local 1-207; B. Clair, Local 1 217; A. Archibald, Local 1-3 57; N. Cher . Cain, Local 1-367; A. Larabie, Local 1- 405; D. Larson, Local 1-417; W. F. Schumaker, Local 1-423; R. Tweedie, eae te 424, Chairman. noff, BY THERE'S NO MYSTERY ABOUT IT! 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