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By NIGEL MORGAN Fase policy on labor legislation is detailed in its legislative pro- gram in these words:

“A democratic labor code with full protection of the rights of working men and women to organ- ize into the union of their own choice. Voluntary government cer- tification and conciliation. Guaran- tee of the right to strike and picket in accordance with accepted trade union practice. Adequate upward revision of minimum wage laws and action to end discrimination in wages and employment. Strict enforcement of all existing labor legislation, safety requirements and regulations effecting the wel- fare of labor — including all for- eign-controlled concessions.”

When the Ash Commission in- vestigated the ICA Act in 1951,

the LPP position was further elab- orated in a printed brief submitted by Maurice Rush, then the party’s labor secretary.

The LPP (the only political par- ty to place demands before the Royal Commission) urged:

@ An end to government in- _terence in union affairs such as strike votes, and usurpation of authority to interpret union con- stitutions and in effect tell a worker what union he or she might belong to. i

@ Protection of unions against the repressive uses to which cer- tification was being put by mak- ing it voluntary.

© Simplification and shorten- ing of conciliation procedure.

‘@ Removal of unfair penal- ties on unions, individual officers | ‘and members and restoration of hon-corporate status of unions to remove them from the danger of destruction by court actions.

This is the measuring stick by which the LPP will judge the new Labor Relations Act (Bill 28), with which the Bennett government pro- poses to replace the CMA-~dictated ICA Act.

Bill 28 constitutes an entirely new act. It contains some improve- ments over previous legislation. For example, it takes away the right of the Labor Board to tell a union man which union it is “ap- propriate” for him to bargain through. It makes possible a re- duction of 40 days in the time often wasted on conciliation and arbitration procedures. It removes in part some of the objectionable

_ features of the government strike vote.

It also takes main administra- tive responsibilty for the act away from a so-called independent board

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on which the employer’s represen- tative more times than not makes the decision because of the split in labor’s ranks, and places it on the shoulders of the minister of labor, who at least has to face the electors once every four years. x * *

But Bill 28 also contains some

features which have got to be

changed, of which labor wants’ no) part. There are many details in’ which the government’s draft can’ be improved, but there are four/ features which labor just Shnnot| ‘accept, and for elimination of which a-concerted and united cam-| paign should: be Jaunched.

- First, Sections 54 and 55, under which reference can be made to the courts to decide the legality of a strike and which give judiciary | authority to cancel a certification,

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checkoff rights and a union. con- tract. This,particularly if taken in conjunction with the new amend- ments to the federal Criminal Code, constitutes a threat to the normal functions and life of a trade union.

It clearly must be eliminated and replaced by a forthright definition of the inalianable right of labor to withhold its labor power in seek- ing redress on wages and working conditions.

Second, Section 11 (not even mentioned in the joint CCL-TLC memorandum) makes provision for separation and decertification, of crafts from inside industrial union jurisdictions. This is bound to encourage “labor cannibalism,” union-raiding and splitting, and is worse than any ‘similar provision in the ICA Act.

Third, Sections 50 and 52, while amending the controversial section establishing government interfer- ence in strike votes, set repressive limitations on strikes requiring that 48 hours notice of strike ac- tion be given to an employer and limiting the period in which the strike can be called to 90 days after the vote is taken.

Fourth, Section 60 provides a stiff penalty for “persons” as well employer - organizations and trade unions violating the act or any order under the act, and leaves every member of a trade union vulnerable to fines. This was a provision of the ICA Act in 1947, but it was removed by amendment in 1948 under labor pressure.

Bill 28 has got to be amended be- fore it becomes law. Word in the legislative corridor is that the gov-

ernment is determined to go ahead..,

The government has no inten- tion of resigning and thus satisfy- ing the Liberal party, the employ- ers, a hostile daily press and some right-wing labor spokesmen who have joined them.

The Bennett government must not be allowed to give second read- ing to Bill 28 in its present form just because some people are more interested in partisan fortunes and “embarrassing the government” than they are in securing demo- cratic labor legislation.

The labor movement of British Columbia is powerful enough to be able to effect a change in the worst features of the new legisla- tion. The demand for amendments must be raised without any further delay and given the vigorous and united support of the entire labor and progressive movement.

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Evdokimoff new trial

Nick Evdokimoff, Sons of Freedom Doukhobor sentenced

to

14 years imprisonment on tbe

charge of unlawful possession of explosives, has been granted a new trial.

The three judges of the Court of Appeal were unanimous in their ruling of April 5.

The

decision was based on the fact that much of the evidence against Evdokimoff, and, in particular, ev dence which had been given on his behalf at the preliminary hearing, had been unlawfully admitted as

evidence against him in the trial.

Harold Dean, of Stanton, Munro and Dean, appeared on behalf of Evdokimoff before the Court of Appeal.

Rev. Allan Dixon, of Trinity Un- ited Church in Nelson, has interest- ed himself in the case. In a recent letter to the League for Democratic Rights he wrote: “I agree with you folks that the case should be judg- ed strictly on its own merits or demerits, and that the matter of race or creed, or public prejudice should not enter the picture.”

Jack Phillips, secretary of the Vancouver Branch of the LDR, said that his group is very pleased with the decision of the Court of Appeal.

“When we took up the case of Evdokimoff and retained counsel for him, we were convinced of his innocence.”

“By their efforts, Evdokimoff has been given the opportunity to prove his innocence, far removed from the hysteria created by the gov- ernment drive against the Sons of Freedom Doukhobours, around the time of his arrest and conviction, last year.

“T appeal to every person who believes in’ our traditional con- cepts of justice to support the ap- peal. The new trial will mean heavy expense and Evdokimoff is, like the average Canadian, in no position to meet such an expense. All contributions will be gratefully received and duly acknowledged.”

Donations should be addressed to League for Democratic Rights, 339 West Pender Street, Vancouver Sh, sO,

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Mulligan’s

claim is

‘alarmist fabrication’

Vancouver Police Chief Walter Mulligan’s statement assailing

Vancouver citizens for their apathy there were “3,000 Moscow-trained

strike at vital installations was termed ‘‘an alarmist fabrication wo

of Senator McCarthy” by Nigel M

week. '

Mulligan’s assertions were splashed by the Vancouver Daily Province but ignored by the sensa- tion-loving Vancouver Sun, which has frequently clashed with the Vancouver police chief. The Prov- ince followed up the story in its best circus style by sending out reporters to place fake bombs un- der bridges and likewise assailing the “‘apathy” of citizens who watch- ed the reporters’ antics.

Morgan said it was regrettable that Mulligan should stoop to such fabrications “to besmirch the LPP and distract from the wellnigh uni- versal opposition in this city to continuation of U.S. H-bomb tests in the Pacific. é

“His wild charges will not blind people to the fact that there is no protection from the H-bomb except strict international control and out- lawing of mass extermination by the collective will of mankind,” he said.

Morgan announced that he would reply to Mulligan person- ally at the LPP public meeting to be held in Pender Auditorium

toward civil defense and claiming saboteurs” in the city prepared y

organ, LPP provincial leader, this

And, he added, “! hope that Mulligan will come along himself

to learn the facts at first-hand.”

If Mullligan has “personal know! edge of the plans for sabotage, it’s his responsibility to see that his evidence is brought into ecourt,’ Morgan pointed out sharply. “df he declines to do so, he should be called to account by the city cour cil or the police commission.”

Meet asks H-bomb ban

LANGLEY PRAIRIE, B.C.

A call upon the government to “take the lead before, the nations of the world in demanding in the name of humanity that the hydro- gen bomb be outlawed” was made last week by a meeting of 65 citt zens in Masonic Hall here.

The resolution, sent to Primé | Minister St. Laurent, declared the gathering “views with horror re cent frightening experiments with the hydrogen bomb and regards further experimentation of this kind as aggresssion against mat-

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