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Vancouver Local 1-217 Certif on has been received for the furniture factory the Allen gal Limited, and negotiations proceeding very favorably. Wage negotiations are under way in Lions Gate and in Cedar Cove, the applications will be in to the Regional Board within ‘the next few days bringing the “wage scales up in line with other : ized plants in the city. LUNN FORREST the seventh mill on the North Shore to be organized. Application was made for certification with all except two men signing cards. EDGETTS SAWMILL on the Fraser River and Butler Down- ard Lumber Companies on False Creek have decided on joining the ranks. The applica- ‘tion has been made and the files checked for certification purposes. WESTERN PLYWOODS AGREEMENT has been signed and. the crew are fast gaining the 100 percent organization mark, BERT MARCUSE of the Trade Union Research Bureau gave an interesting address to the plant meeting of Eburne Sawmills. He spoke on the 25 cent increase demand in the 1946 agreement and the excess profits of some of the-lumber operators.in the Province. ‘Those who attended the meeting strongly recom- mend that the Trade Union Re- search Bureau be invited to speak at every opportunity as the speaker has a wealth of in- formation of interest to the membership. The Questionnaire circulated by them for informa- tion for the “Wages Bulletin” are being returned in large num-'| bers. ‘i SAFETY COUNCIL meeting of local 1-217 was attended by Mr. Williscroft, Safety Commission- er and A. Francis of the Com- pensation Board Members heard an interesting report on the Safety Program. THE CANADIAN WHITE PINE company is establishing a $750.00 fund for sefety and for each ac- cident $25.00 will be deducted. Any money left at the end of a 8 month period will be raffled among the employees. They are also paying bonuses to any em- ployee holding a first aid certi- ficate.

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SAFETY POOL

The company will put up $500. for each quarter of the year to be drawn for by the employees. The prizes will not exceed $25.00 each, The way this plan works is, for every compensable acci- dent during the quarter $30.00 will be taken from the fund. Seventeen accidents would wipe out the pool.

FIRST AID CLASSES.

Classes will be held in first aid so that all employees may have the opportunity of acquiring this most useful and important skill. Those qualifying for First Aid Industrial Certificates, will re- ceive from the company the fol- lowing amounts: “C” ‘Tickets, $15.00; “B” Tickets, $20.00; and “A” Tickets $25.00. Those awards will be made annually to those employees keeping their tickets in good standing.

JOB SAFETY TRAINING Classes will start immediately in charge of Job Safety Training Instructors, Don Bellamy and Alvin Kerr. More than 40 em- ployees have already qualified by attendance at theso classes, and all testify as to their value in promoting a better under- standing of safe working prac- tices. .

AWARD VISITS.

Every six months, two em- ployees who have been judged to have contributed the most to- wards safety in the plant, will be sent on a tour of associated operations on the Island and the mainland with all expenses and wages paid.

In addition, safety shoes and safety hats are being supplied with the company paying a por- tion of the cost. In the case of safety hats, the whole cost will be met by the company provided the employee wears it on the job. If he fails to do so he must meet the cost. The crew is enthusias- tic about the program and have wholeheartedly endorsed it.

Giroday Staff Party Enjoyed By All

The employees of Giroday and Company and The Rat Portage ‘Wood and Coal Yards Ltd.. held a Whist Drive and Dance on Saturday evening, February 2, 1946, at the Kitsilano Lawn Ten- nis Club.

Music was supplied by mem- bers of the Giroday and Com- pany staff, under the direction of Mr. J. Parker. The Floor show was under the direction of Mr. L. Slade. The Master of Ceremony was Mr, George Som- merville, assisted by Mr. Howard Pettigrew and Mr. Harry Dun- can.

Everyone reports a very en- joyable evening and all are Jooking forward to another so- cial gathering in the near

Workers Praise Safety |

Cooperation

A report from the Secretary of Camp 1, Sub-Local 1-80, praises the efforts of the Victoria Lumber Company Ltd. in promoting eooperation with the union Safety Committee on increased safety on the job. A safety program worked out jointly, includes:

Local 1-217 Elect Officers

The referendum on officers in local 1-217 resulted in the fol- jowing officers for the year 1946:

President Vern Carlyle who

acted as recording secretary in the past year. Firat Vice Presi- dent Bert Melsness, returned from the armed forces and who served as President prior to en- listing for active service. Second Vice President Bill Croy, chief shop steward in Universal Box. Third Vice President Niel Mc- Auley, Secretary of the North Shore Sub local. Recording Sec- retary, Frank LeClair, shop steward in Robertson and Hac- ketts. Financial Secretary Gladys Shunaman, Guard George Rit- chie, chief shop steward in Eburne Sawmills. Conductor Ar- vid Smith (Smitty) chief stew- ard in Capilano Shingle. Trustee J. F. Poole, known as Dad Poole, Canadian White Pine shop stew- ard, Thos. MacDonald was re- elected business agent. The of- ficers were installed at the regu- Jar local meeting Sunday Feb. 10 by district Secretary, Jack Greenall.

Sawmill Local

Elects PAC

LOCAL 217 At the Annual Meeting of Lo-

tion Committee;

This committee meets

Cook and E, Watts. The commit- tee held its first monthly meet- ing on January 25, 1946, and elected the following officers; Chairman, R. Nichol; Recording Secretary, G. Shunaman; Press Committee, J. Richardson and R, Nichol. The committee unani- mously went on record support- ing the following policy: The purpose of the P.A.C. is a non- partisan advisory committee to the local on matters pertaining to public campaigns for im- provement in living standards and in legislative matters. Non- partisan does not mean, that opinions gathered regardless of origin, cannot be expressed by this committee if we are inter- ested in serving the Local and District in which we work.

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cal 1-217, the following members were elected to the Political Ac- Brothers H. Kirpy, R. Nichol, A. Smith, V. Kieth, J. Richardson, Westover, R. Watts and Sister Shunaman. jointly with the Ladies Auxiliary. The

members representing the Aux- iliary are: Sisters K. Rogers, G.

Leaflets Prepared

For Distribution

Leaflets explaining the pro- gram of the IWA ‘have been prepared. They define the woodworkers’ case in simple terms and should be widely distributed by IWA members. Every union member is

urged to contact his Local office or job steward for a supply to give to his frienda and neighbors.

Plan Publicity In’ Local 1-357

Recognizing the value of pub- licity in winning public support for the IWA 1946 demands, Lor cal 1-857 set up a publicity com- mittee at its regular meeting on January 27. Five members were elected at the local meeting and each sub-local is to elect one member to add to the committee.

The New Westminster local adopted the convention program unanimously and the meeting heard a report that the month of January, 1946, showed the highest number of dues months paid since the charter was in- stalled. Secretary Jack Lindsay pointed out that January is usu- ally the poorest month for dues collections in the year.

The January meeting was packed to capacity and was one of the best attended meetings held for’ a considerable time. Officers for the coming year were installed by E. Dalskog, In- ternational Board Member.

President Percy Smith who was re-elected stated the 1946 pro- gram is creating great enthusi- asm throughout the local. Of new members initiated at the meeting two-thirds were return- ed servicemen..

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Questionnaire

Members of the IWA in B.C. are being asked to supply the Trade Union Research Bureau with information considered val- uable in preparing the union’s ease for wage increases.

Working under instructions from the District Negotiating Committee and the International Officers the Bureau has sent out questionnaires to local unions and are asking for as complete a coverage of the membership as possible. Directors of the Bureau have declared themselves willing to appear before any local union to explain the purpose of the survey and how it is expected to help build up the IWA case.

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