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LOGGERS ASK WAGE BOOST

Representation from all Coast logging camps was the highest on record, it was noted by observers at the annual Convention of Local 1-71, IWA, held in the Arcadian Hall, .

“LOCAL’S PARTY

SCORES

‘Tremendous crowd of over 4000 happy childven who, with their parents and friends, gave Santa Claus a royal weleome when he made his appearance via the stage chimney to distribute presents, at the 6th Annual Chil-

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dren’s Christmas Party of Local 1-217, IWA, December

The young guests were wel. comed by Lloyd Whalen, Presi- dent of the Local Union, and Mrs. Allison Brown, President of the Women’s Auxiliary of Local 1-217, Christmas Greetings were ex- tended to the gathering on behalf of the International Officers by William Bodkin, IWA Interna- tional Secretary-Treasurer, fol- lowing 2 short speech compli- menting Local 1-217 for their efforts in promoting the party.

Master of ceremonies, Terry Ford, soon had the children sing- ing Christmas carols in which everybody joined in. For those not familiar with the words there were song sheets provided.

A fime magician’s act followed the singing with displays of

that soon had both kiddies

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by the Evelyn Ward School of Dancing, received enthusiastic | applause from the audience for | their wonderful group and solo numbers. The dancers, ranging in age from two years ,to sixteen | years of age, showed the grace land agility of accomplished ar- tists. Y

The credit for the Christmas Party’s overwhelming success belongs to the Local Union and Women’s Auxiliary members who spared no effort in the prepara- tions.

Cost of renting the Auditorium and buying the children’s pres- ents exceeded $3,000; and was borne entirely:by Local 1-217.

INCREASE FORECAST

OTTAWA (CPA)— Changes in unemployment insurance _ benefit payments, particularly supplementary benefits, have been forecast in a Canadian Press story originating here. A high priority piece of legis- lation is expected to poet aun plementary benefits by about 25% to bring them in line with ar unemployment in-

1-2171WA RETURNS WHALEN

Lloyd Whalen was again returned as President of Local 1-217, IWA, by a large majority of. the votes cast in the recent election refer- endum, it was reported by the official balloting commit- tee at the membership meeting, December 19.

. Other officers elected were:

Ist Vice-Pres.,, Harry Bards- ley; 2nd Vice-Pres., Collin Wood; Recording Secretary, Paddy Neale; Financial Secre- tary, S. M. Hodgson; Warden, J. Cummins; Conductor, C. Lamarche; 6-year Trustee, J. Miazga.

Installation ceremony was con- ducted by International Vice- President Claude Ballard, who later addressed the meeting.

In_ his remarks the Interna- tional Officer informed his audi- ence regarding the outcome of the strike in the Pacific North- west States.

He made a strong plea for clear thinking regarding the at- tacks upon the Union, that the ros might remain steady under

es ;

The speaker also denied that

discussions of the no-raid agree- ment between CIO and- AFL

See “WHALEN” Page 10

Vancouver, December 21.

The Officers’ Report as well as the financial statements, sub- mitted and considered by the delegates, revealed that the af- fairs of the Local Union are flourishing, and that the member- ship strength has been steadily increasing.

In the resolutions adopted, con- siderable stress was laid on the necessity for fare allowance in the Coast master contract. An- other subject of popular demand was the union shop.

Wage Boost Asked

The Loggers’ Local will re- quest the District Convention to make an across the board wage increase one of the 1955 contract demands. The delegates were most insistent that the board rates be rolled back to the 1953 level. i

In addressing the convention, the District President, Joe Mor- ris, said in part: ;

A Fighting Policy

“As we gain in experience, we learn to harness our militancy with better effect to the purposes of the Union. We don’t use fire- brand tactics, merely for the self- satisfaction of sounding off. We talk fight, only when we are ready to fight, and are convinced that what we are fighting for can and should be won. Up to that point we conduct ourselves as reasonable men, and work for re- sults, because it is the results that count, and not the fireworks,

This does not mean that we are going soft, or that we expect every single logger to agree with everything we do and say. It will be a sad day, if by any remote chanee, the loggers decide to he-

- |come mealy-mouthed, and docile.

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The independence of thought that is characteristic of the loggers is an important ingredient in the vitality of this Union. Where all me think alike; no one thinks at all.

I sometimes laugh at those who get worried when they hear us debating’ our problems in loud and excited voices, or so it seems

See “LOGGERS” Page 3

SEASON’S GREETINGS from IWA International Officers were extended to the youngsters at- tending the 6th Annual Chil- dren’s Christmas Party of Local 1-217, IWA, by William Bodkin, International Sec.-Treasurer,

6.30 p.m. Thursday

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