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or ThoWNED AHD OONTOOLIED BY THE VANCOUVER TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL Supported by Sixty-two Local Unions 14 VANCOUVER, CANADA, OCTOBER, 1935 PRICE; 5 CENTS ades Congress Convention hows Splendid Headway legislation Receives Hearty SupportâPaddy Draper Is Elected PresidentâBengough Led in Election of Vice-Presidents ionic 20. delegates in nee, the 51st annual conven- the Trades and Labor Con- )f Canada was perhaps the ilorful convention ever held great association, which has riatetl membership of some members, and there were i present not only from â Trades Congress but also from jarican Federation of Labor in ited States, and from every Itbis country, from Sydney to â tr, IA. Ramsay, president of the 1 Trades anil Labor Council, M the delegates on behalf of kr Movement of Halifax. On âºform were Lieutenant-Gov- ICovert, Premier Macdonald, [Cragg, Mayor Simpson of James Maloney of Philadel- !!Â«pr.ieiiting the American mi of Labor; George La- Hpresenting the British Uion Congress, and others. addresses were delivered by "rnor of .Nova Scotia, the ' Of Nova Scotia, and the Â»> Halifax, who extended lind best wishes on behalf i tit-tens of .Nova Scotia. B-Mhes were responded to "Simpson, vice-president of Ktess, who said that great !'n the social structure had jtomplished, but as we pass one stage to another we f'c new problems made by Kress of science and inven- B Irailes and Labor Congress FIJ. used common sense as IjO radical measures. "We Kres-ing by evolution to a I0" of revolution." FÂ«- Hundred Delcgatei Tfcnl Draper then took the ' "iter thanking the dlffer- â wwfor their kind words, I in litis, When thc conven- |Â» Halifax, there were ill Sâ¢Presen.|ng .|u,000 meni- otay there are more than met representing well over members.' Tintlys a,Â»| Labor Con- I.! ""'''. "Is an organization m confines of Canada. The m assertion that we are ii.- Unkl'1' unions is delib- "f<'|iresentatiân." _.*n Â°t Boclal legislation, Â»ili"|H'''.Silil1 """-' British |""eÂ«ca Act is â barrier <Â«e reform, we are seeking." {"""'Mm legislation so that t WOld be made nationally. *.T'V , t,,r """" **nd in. [,' "*' s,Â«'sscd the need B '"ensures to solve unom- â¢ espeeially among the â 30rinr,Vw.,,ltr-v- Statistics re- I. WJO.000 men out of work 00 if ' nml "ut Â°f these ll tgf youtna "Xuhr 2r> l! Â«sential, Mr. Draper as- IE, m****VM should be itE'"1'1"' demoralization lÂ».-,0_00 y"u,1K Venom of hC..*' yct t0 <""â " th<!ir Met nN" ,|U09tion in thc h lmporUâ..rM WM Â°f E*t*tl..-ha establishment tv.in". Jfwanca services, fur- Ste--1 S1 technical edit- d th Â°!,_!,f feereation ccn- '"Â« effective administra tion of employment exchanger,. Above all, there must be new industries." The whole problem, said the acting president, constituted an "immense constructive task" for governments. 6-Hour Day, 30-Hour Week He reaffirmed the congress' advocacy of a 0-hour day and a 30- hour week for Canadian industry. With scientific planning, Mr. Draper said, industry could afford to "make investment for recovery in maintaining wages and providing more work of a permanent character." There was need also for a recasting of the British North America Act so that the workers might be protected throughout Canada by uniform measures, that "some may not be penalized by the competition of others operating under less advanced laws." It was stressed, though, that there should be no interference with the rights of any province. But present "uncertainty'' over Dominion and Provincial jurisdiction in matters affecting labor must be swept away. Labor could piny a large role in the preservation of peace, Mr. Draper said, turning to the ltalo-Kthi- opian tlispute. Present prospects for peace between the disputants were "not too hupeful." Anil behind the threat of war the "evil genius" of dictatorship, the enemy of the worker. Friendship With U. S. Labor has been of material aid in cementing friendship between Canada und the United Stntes, P. M. Draper told the delegates. With many common problems, he said, workers on both sides of thc boundary were "apostles of international co-operation." Personal friendships developed at conventions such as this were bound to react toward the encouragement of sociul and economic intercourse. A continuance of present peaceful relations, he held, was "absolutely essential to the welfare of our nations." Labor should help to perpetuate them nnd "avoid pitfalls Into which older countries on other continents have fallen all too frequently and always to their sorrow." Executive Report Swiftly changing economic conditions demand thc revision of the British North America Act, the Congress was told in its Executive Council's report. National unity must bc achieved, the report asserted. Provincial barriers must be cleared away to permit of broad social and industrial legislation. National action was thc need of the day. And thc way to national action led through amendment of thc act, the report affirmed. It could not be too strongly stated that revision was "essential to meet thc needs for progressive and humanitarian legislation." That had been "emphasized hevond question" by the Price Spreads and Mass Buying Commission in uncovering many "abuses and social shortcomings". Labor's full support for federal power to legislate on social and economic matters affecting the workers was urged by the council. The proposal that the Federal Government have "undisputed authority" in this respect was commended. The council asked support too for Parliament's ratification this year of international labor treaties. They were "advanced steps," and every effort should bc made to safeguard them. Social justice measures such as the congress sponsored, the council declared, were thc foundation of internationcl peace. And in this connection the executive reaffirmed its opposition to war, declaring it "destructive of the best interests of the people." Dictatorships, either to thc Right or Left also were condemned, as dangerous to democracy. Nationalization of Banking Syil.m One of thc most important resolutions passed was to nationalize the banking system. The Congress went on record against a minimum wage for men as contuined in a resolution from London, Ont. Thc resolution from Halifax asking for a national housing plan and slum elimination wus passed unanimously, A resolution advocated that thc Old Age Pensions Act be amended to â provide thnt the ago limit for pensions be reduced so that men can retire when lit) years of age on a pension sufficient to maintain it decent standard of living. The com- iiiittoo had concurred in this resolution and it passed without debate. A resolution calling for reforestation to provide employment was passed. Also onc to induce the Federal government to make a study of the problem of idle youths, and provide instruction to young men in some trade or industry, according to their abilities. A proposal for n Board of Anneal from the Ontario Workmen's Compensation Board was disapproved. Thc Congress recommended a fair wage scale for Quebec lumber workers, and also endorsed a move to secure the right for woodsmen in that province to organize without Interference. Old Age Pension* for Quebec Most of the provinces have availed themselves of the Federal Old Age Pensions Act. A resolution was submitted that the provincial executive of Quebec he instructed to continue its efforts to obtain the enactment of Old Age Pension legislation in thc province of Quebec. Resolutions favored thc shortest weekly working timeâa (i-hour day and a 5-day week for all industrial Canada. The western organization asserts that wage scales should bc kept at least at present levels. Onc endorsed resolution called for the adoption of the three-platoon system for fire fighters. It was brought out in thc discussion that while legislation had been passed establishing an 8-hour day in certain industries in Canada, the fire fighters do not come under thc act, yet their calling is hazardous and they perform true service. Boycott Germany Onc resolution advocated a "boycott" against Germany. Under thc Nazi regime, it stated, there had been an "orgy of bloodshed, tyranny and suppression." Workers were being "intimated, dragooned and slaved." Trade unions had been wiped out. There was religious and racial persecution. Jews faced economic and physical elimination. Until labor again was freed, there should bc a boycott by Canadian workers, a swcepir.fr one. Even (Continued on fcage 4) Projectionists Get Higher Wage Scale Motion Picture Projectionists report that a new agreement has been entered into between that union and theatre operators in Vancouver and other British Columbia towns. The agreement provides for a wage increase in most cases up to 10 per cent, bringing the wages on a sliding scale up to $52 per week. The hours remain the same as before, 6% hours per day, with two men to a shift. The agreement is for two years and covers every theatre in Vancouver and all of the larger towns in the province. New Agreement For Pacific Stage Drivers A two-year agreement has been signed up with the Street Kailway- men's Union by the Pacific Stages, which will bring the stage drivers up to the previous rates of pay which were in force before the 10 per cent cut was made. The new agreement, however, covers other conditions which have been improved upon and will also give the union an opportunity to investigate and discuss demerits before they are acted upon by the company. The committee which obtained this agreement was composed of Bros. Tate, Ettinger, Casaon and Darke. They were assisted by Fred Hoover, International representative. This agreement covers all the stages out of Vancouver. Vancouver Golden Jubilee Progress The General Committee of the Vancouver Golden Jubilee Committee has issued a warning to its affiliated organizations to the effect that calendars, circulars and other devices offered in connection with the Vancouver Golden Jubilee are not authorized by the official committee and are embarrassing to the committee, Colin McDonald, president of the Trades and Labor Council, is a member of the committee and reports that considerable work has already been done in connection with the proposed jubilee and that the plans already made cover a large number of items which will make it a gigantic affair. It would be great fun to live our lives over again and make those mistakes that we overlooked in the rush. New Charters; 32 Issued by Congress The 35th annual report submitted by President Draper, who has also been secretary-treasurer, showed a paid-up membership of 105,1*1*8, which represented a gain of 2574 members for the year. Thirty-two new charters had been issued. The Congress report showed that the affiliations numbered some 82 federal unions with a paid-up membership of 7000. 1427 International unions with a paid-up membership of 1*7,734. 25 class "A" and "B" federal unions with a paid-up membership of 1264. Congress headquarters showed a balance of $1,299.66 over expenditures. A resolution, congratulating Past President Tom Moore on his recent appointment to the Employment and Social Insurance Commission was passed unanimously. The executive was instructed to present Mr. Moore with a suitable token of esteem. Non-Union Dairies Seek Lost Trade The Milk Salesmen's Union report that statements are being circulated to the effect that the union will not admit employees of any othcr than thc Associated Dairies to membership. This statement is alleged to be made by employees of the Guernsey and Jersey Dailies. The union points out that besides the dairies connected with t he Associated Dairies, the Twigg Island Dairy and Gibsons Dairy are 100 per cent union tirms. Membership is open to any dairy employee, but the dairy will not be known as a union dairy unless the union wage scale is paid and an agreement signed. A. F. of L Chartered 312 Unions Last Year Atlantic City, N. J.âAhe American Federation of Labor issued 312 charters to international, central, local trade and federal labor unions during the twelve months ending August 31, 11*35, according to the report made by Frank Morrison, secretary and treasurer pro ten. of the A. P, of L., to the federation's annual convention here. Building Trades Invited To Hearing, Apprenticeship Act The following communication was sent to the Building Trades Council from thc Vocational BureauâApprenticeship Branch of thc Provincial Department of Labor. The Building Trades affected will instruct their delegates on the questions mentioned. Two subjects which the Building Trades Council will suggest are that a day school be provided for the apprentices in addition to night schools, and that a weekly wage bc assured to apprentices in preference to a percentage basis. Appr.ntic.ahip Act As previously indicated a meeting of the Provincial Apprenticeship Committee will take place in the Court House, Vancouver, B. C, on Thursday, October 17, at 10:30 a.m. for thc purpose of hearing recommendations and suggestions regarding the operation of the above Act from representatives of unions affiliated with the Building Trades Council of Vancouver, New Westminster and district. While it is desired that as much as possible of the material pre sented may bc in written form, it is hoped that- each branch of industry at present covered by Schedule "A ' of the Apprenticeship Act will bc represented by an individual so that any points that may need augmentation or explanation may be dealt with. The main points for discussion are as follows: 1. The ratio of apprentices in relation to journeymen or mechanics. 2. Number of years apprenticeship advocated in various trades. 3. Rates of wages to be paid apprentices at commencement and what increases should be given and at what periods. (In this connection a recommendation should be submitted as to wbether a definite weekly minimum wage is advocated or a wage set on a percentage of journeymen's wages). â¢I. Vocational training requirements of working apprentices. 5. General discussion. Yours truly, HAMILTON CRISFORD, Provincial Inspector of Apprenticeship. .._.- _âj W..UT, US, U Page Two THE LABOR STATESMAN Octobi UNION DAIRIES Vancouver ASSOCIATED DAIRIES, LTD. Fairmont 1000 GIBSON'S DAIRY PRODUCE CO. (Wholesale Only) Seymour 7SSI VALLEY DAIRY, LIMITED Bayview 553 ROYAL DAIRY, LIMITED Fairmont 1254 VANCOUVER HEIGHTS DAIRY; Highland 2228 STEVE'S DAIRY; Bayview 2192 TWIGG ISLAND DAIRY (Independent) Seymour 2877 New Westminster ASSOCIATED DAIRIES, LTD. Now Westminster 1445 North Vancouver ASSOCIATED DAIRIES, LTD. North 122 ALL UNION MEN The above companies deserve your patronage Demand"* DAD'S ORIGINAL OATMEAL COOKIES A Health Cookie Simply Delicious I DAD'S COOKIE COMPANY Phono Bay. 8780 2828 Wast Fourth Ave., Vaneoa.er D.mnnd VAN BROS.' Pure Apple Cider LIONS GINGER ALE or ORANGE KIST The only Union Soft Drink Firm ln Vancouver! S>hose a Blrh. M loss Yemoa Br. When Batter Cakes aad Pastries are Mads, Well Hake â Baal Golden Rule Bakery OO., 1TB. TWO ABBBBMBIl 987 Granville St. . Sey. 8686 898 Graa.illo St. - Sey. 2841 NOTARY PUBLIC P. R. BENGOUGH Seoretary TradeB At Labor Council Boom 100â(31 laatlr Street Phona*: Say. 749.-627I Union-Made Shoes CORNETT BROS. 33 BAIT -.MI-HOI ITBBB* PI.ortS1II._IM â SLATER Men's and Youth'e Classified Ads. BAI-M Basttafs Stasia Baths Prloesi Prints, 40e aad Met Mils, Me 7M Basilars Btrset Bast iimsn Br. w. A. Bntledf e, 1M Bastlaais West. VMBTBBI Labor suuaman, Labor Bead.aartsrs. OTTO MO BACK PAID rOB V.I. IBBXAB BBAB OBBTI. Wo buy all dates reamr-le-H of condition. Up to tl eaon paid for U. s. Lincoln Head cents. Dp to $ lr,n eaon for Canadian coina. Wo buy Stump collection-, Medala, BOOKS, oi'l paper money, Uolil. etc. Send 25c for large Illustrated price list and Instructions. Satisfaction guaranteed or 25c refunded. BUB COM BBOP, lBt- 137 Proat Itmt, lamia, Ontario. Hamilton Man: There are two sides to every question. Friend: Yes, and there are two sides to a sheet of flypaper, but it makes a big difference to the fly which side tie chooses. , Trades Council Suggests Some Changes, Health Insurance Act The Legislative Committee of the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council presented the following suggestions to the Hearings Committee on Sickness Insurance when the committee sat in Vancouver. During the proceedings most of the women's organizations endorsed the suggestions as well as favoring the proposed legislation, but there was strong opposition from the medical fraternity and from some employers' organizations. The report says: The Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council, which is an organization comprised at the present time of 61! affiliated trades unions, has carefully considered "A Plan of Health Insurance for British Columbia, 1935," and desire to submit the following: First, we would like to say, that for some 15 years past, through the medium of its Legislative Committee this council has annually requested the provincial governments of the province of British Columbia for the enactment of legislation establishing health insurance. We wish to express our appreciation of the efforts being made by the present government in this direction to bring in this much needed legislation. Prevalent Sickness Among Poor It is common knowledge that sickness is more prevalent among the poorer classes than among the more prosperous citizens. Undoubtedly people with low incomes are compelled, on account of limited finances, to deprive themselves of needed medical attention, ofttimes with dire results. We know that the government fully recognizes this fact and we know that it is their intention to bring in an Act that will guarantee the greatest good to the greatest number of citizens. It is with these ideas in mind, representing as we do, the largest organized group of working people in this province, that we submit our recommendations believing that they would be in the best interests of most of our citizens. We recommend in Part 1 of the draft bill, Persons who may be brought within the scope of the Act; that it be extended to include every person over the age of 21 years in the province. To exclude people in receipt of salaries in excess of $200 per month is, in our opinion, excluding the people who are best able to pay. The revenue which could be derived from those receiving more than $2400 a year would to a considerable extent lessen the burden on the less fortunate people who are receiving smaller salaries. We believe that if all are included, without limitations, as we recommend, that the services as drafted could be given for a less amount | than the suggested three per cent on, salaries, or a more extensive health service could be given to all of the people. In view of thc fact that it is contemplated to compel some to contribute in order to give protection to others less able, then there is no good reason that we can see for the limitation excluding those in receipt of over $200 per month. Reduce Assessment Part 2âContributions and Assessment. Wc note that no employee shall be compelled to pay more than three per cent of his wages. While recognizing the fact that the services suggested will take a considerable amount of financing, we believe that the suggested 3 per cent is somewhat high but could be considerably reduced, providing the sources of revenue as suggested by this council in the preceding paragraph are tapped. Part 3âBenefits. We suggest that the 21 days of free ward care during any period of 52 weeks, should be considerably extended. Many of tho medical associations at present operating in this province provide free ward care up to 90 days. Division 2. We note the cash benefit suggested and while the amount is not a great amount, we believe that it will help in many enses and will tend to lessen the financial worries of the poorer people. Part 4. â Provision of Medical Services. Wc note the right of insured persons to select practitioners. We suggest that the practitioners include all classes of practitioners recognized by the laws of this province. Commission of Thro* Part 6. â Administration. We strongly recommend that the Health Insurance Commission be a commission of three, one representing employees; one representing employers; and a government chairman. In â¢* making this recommendation we have in mind similar commissions such as the Workmen's Compensation Board that have proved to be satisfactory for many years both in this and other provinces. Such a board would represent the people who are providing the funds and would operate to a better advantage than the larger board as suggested. At the same time representation can be extended to other interested groups through the medium of the Advisory Council mentioned. We note that the principal office is suggested in the city of Victoria and suggest there might be some advantage in the office being in the largest industrial centre in the province, namely, Vancouver. Appeal Board Opposed Part 8.âRegarding the Proposal to Set Up an Appeal Board. This in our opinion must be very carefully considered, otherwise a great deal of the funds could be dissipated in appeals. We would favor the final decision being left with the commission, providing this board is constituted as we suggest. In conclusion, we wish to express our appreciation for the courtesy extended and for the efforts made both in the preparation of the draft bill which has been prepared for a basis of discussion and the facilities given to interested persons and organizations, to study same and make recommendations. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) CHAS. A. WATSON, Chairman, Legislative Committee. Auto Workers Get Charter From AFL (By A. F. of L. News Service) Detroit, Mich. â William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, presented an A. F. of L. charter to the first constitutional convention of the International 'Automobile Workers Union here with the declaration that a major objective of the new union is to secure an annual wage sufficient to "keep the worker in decency the year around." "In effect, all that we are asking," he added, "represents your share of the wealth you produce. Executive officers through large salaries and bonuses are diverting to themselves larger shares of income than belong to them. We are going to change all that." As one of the initial steps in realizing the higher wage objective, Mr. Green urged a recruiting drive to enroll a quarter of a million automobile workers in the union. The magnitude of the job ahead was revealed by the report of Francis J. Dillon, national organizer of the A. F. of L., who said the unions constituting the new organization have 35,000 dues-paying members. The size of the task did not daunt the enthusiasm of the 250 delegates to the convention. They received the 250,000-member objective with loud applause. Declaring that the new union "is historic in the progress of the American labor movement," Mr. Green said it would undertake to enroll all production workers and all parts workers in the automobile industry, but not members of existing craft unions. In reference to reports that an attempt would be made to bring all the auto workers into the organization, Mr. Green said authority to extend the international union's jurisdiction could only be granted by the annual convention of the American Federation of Labor. 11,000,000 Are Still Idle in United States (By A. F. of L. News Service) Washington, D. CâAlthough the number of persons employed in industry is gradually increasing, the gain in jobs is not sufficient to take care of thc more than 1,000,000 young persons who have attained working age during the last year, according to thc current report on unemployment made by William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor. "Although the Fall return in business has turned the tide of employment from decline to increase," Mr. Green said, "the number of jobs thus far created in industry appears small when compared to the 11,000,- 000 still unemployed. "Some 261,000 persons went back to work in August. Trade union reports for September show that employment is still gaining." Trades Union Directon LABOR HEADQUARTERS, 829-531 BEATTY STEER UNIONS AFFILIATED WITH TRADES COUNCIL Bakery â¢aleamen. Local 111. I. a T. C. and H.âSecretary, Blrt Showier, ill Beatty Street, Seymour 7416. Bakery atari Oonfec-tonery Workers' Xa- tsrStloaal Wat-a. Local 411âSecretary, R. Small, 6.9 Beatty Street, Seymour 8849. Barber.âInternational Journeymen of America, Local 120âSecreUry and Business Manager, C. E. Herrett, Beatty Street, Seymour Â»S4Â». est BtT.rar- Dispensers' Union, Local 876 âBusiness Manager. T. J. Hanaftn, 402 Homer Street, Seymour 4783. BUekeaalths' Union, Local 161âSecretary, A. Arman, 2048 West Second Avenue, Bayview 1567-L. Boilermakers' Valoa, Local 194âSecreUry, A. Fraser, 6071 Ross street, Fraser 501-Y. Bookbinder-' Balsa, Local 105âSecretary, Miss O. Grossman, 2625 Oak St. Brewery Workers' Valoa, Local 300â Secretary, A. Bullock, 2424 West 18th! Phone Bey. 6686-Y. Bricklayers' Valoa, Local No. 1âW. S. Dagnall, 1442 East 20th, Fair. 845-R. BnlUdlaaf Tradss OonnoU â Secretary, William Page, 539 Beatty St.! Phone Seymour 7495. Camp and Hill Worksrs, Local 31â Secretary, T. Umesukl, 544 Powell St., Highland 2189. Oarpeaten, Local Union 462âSecreUry, R. W. Hatloy, 531 Beatty St, Sey. 7496. Olty Ball Bmployses, Local 59âSecretary, J. Tarbuck, 3617 West 26th, Bayview 2300-R. Oivlo Bmployses' Union, Local 28 â Secretary, Walter Scribbins, 195 East Pender; Douglas 5591. Blsotrloal Worksrs' Union, Local 213â Business Manager. E. H. Morrison, 631 Beatty Street, Seymour 8610. Heritor Constructors, Local 82âSecretary, R. Holmes, 531 Beatty Street, Seymour 7496. Bnflaasrs, Soist-tur aad Portable, Local 115âSeoretary, J. Flynn. 031 Beatty Struct: Seymour 7495. Engineer., Itatlonary, Local 882âSecretary. IO. V. King, P.O.Box 703; High. 6.09-Y. â aaarlaseri, lehool aad Oaretaken, Local 963âSecreUry, D. M. Mitchell, 1980 Renfrew St.; High. 4194-R. Ure PLfhters, Olty, Local 18âSecreUry, F. F. Enrlght, 8070 Hudson Street. Plre lighter., x.w Westminster, Local 266âSecreUry, c. Hlghsted, 1280 Ewen Avenue. Win Plrhtera, Morth Taneon.er, Local 296âSecreUry, Wm. H. Oalbralth, Fire Hall, North Vancouver. Botel aad Beatanraat Banployees, Local 28âSecretary, Dick McHugh, 531 Beatty Street; Seymour 7496. Ironworkers, Itnetanl, Local 97âBusiness Manager, J. P. Rankin, 681 Beatty Street, Seymour 7496. Jswetey Worksrs' Valoa, SecreUry, E. G. Howells, Dundarave, B- C. "St0*â¢-*."*' No- 44âSecreUry, Chas. Wall-nark, 2575 Venables Street. Lumber and lawmUl Workers' Union, Local 1617 (U. B. of C.&J.)âSecretary, William Illgglns, 531 Beatty St Machinists, Local 692âSecretary, P. R. Bengough, 531 Beatty St., Sey. 6279. Machinists, Local 182âSecreUry, J. O. Keefe, 4514 West llth, Pt. Grey 847-L. Mailers' Union, No. 70-Stmt Fader, 2725 Eton Street ^a* Maalntsnanes of Wsr lsulenaa âW. R. Wayne, _0lTt-iJ5 H gh. 2094-L. '" Mental Hospital _ Secretary, J. McD. dale, B. C. Nlcolao. Milk lalistnen snd Bite l Local 464âBusiness Mau Showler, 531 Beatty Street, Molders' Union, Local ill- John Browne. 638 W. Broada___r. 1; Phone Fair. 6673-L. WÂ» Motion Picture Prol âSecretary, J. H. Leslie. Bay. 6541-L; Bus. Man., ' Musicians' Union, Local 11! Manager, E. A. Jamieson, 11 West, Douglas .2.0. Painters, Local Smith. 531 Res.: Sc Paperhanieis tst la 138*âBusiness Marat Beatty Street. Si 113-L. Pits Drivers snd Wooiet â Local 2404âBusiness hum. Thomson, 142 W. Haatlnit _ Plasterers, Local Â§> â Secrei, Page, 531 Beatty St, Sena* Plumbers aad Ittaandrleta, Ui Secretary, C. PrltcatrO, ill Street, Kerrlsdale 106-L. Plumbers snd â¢.â¢smitten (IS Local 671âSecreUry, T. E 725 Second St., New Weiln;i Photo Engraven, Local 51-1 phy. 33Tl West 29th, Ba.rlÂ« Ballway Carmen, Local Nil. tary, J. R. Robertson, III 1 Fairmont 2258-L. â *$"*_. esss. WwM New Westminster. i.e. __ettl Worksrs, Local.Â» ness Manager, Dan Mecplar Beatty Street, Seymour Wi. â best Metal Workers IXm* 314âSecretary, Geo. Â»attÂ» East 19th. - â Ira and Pictorial P-teW". j*j TK.re.ary, Wm 0Isrkson.IB ener Street, Highland HI* MacDonald. 531 Beatty It. m â¢ton. Cutters, Journeymen at AmericaâSecretary, E Â»â 4119 Grace Avenue, Neo Â»â¢Â«-___ â¢toreotpyers Â»nd WjJJHfl 88âSecretary, J. Meals"* 14th, Bayview U49-X â¢treat Ballway BnaployMaCiâ¢ Business Manager, _______ Prior Street Car JtarniW! Tailors, Journeymen, Local 1- tary, Mrs, J. B. Harrison,Â»Â« Street. Taxi BrlTsrs, Local WHS N. A. Macaulay, 461 M" "_ Fair. 4712-R.. Theatrical luge â â¢SfflSJ' Â« âSecretary, H. Pearaon, Theatre. Textile Workers, Local I"1..-, Catherine Wilson, ll- Tile letters, Local No. jHgJ Hamm, 2646 Trinity,Â»___!____ Typorraphloal Union, Log!19 tary. Harry Neelands, 811 Â» Tary. Harry -. Seymour 6231. Final C.C.F. Rally Meeting HEAR ARNOLD WEBSTER YOUR C.C.F. CANDIDATE Fri., Oct. 11, at King Edward High School. 12th 40t*j Fri. Oct. 11, Grandview Dance Acad., 4th & ConUi"-** OTHER SUPPORTING SPEAKERS Por farther Information visit the loeal O.OJr. Olnbs or Bint **' A. E. HARRON North Vancouver; Phone N. V. 134 -â¢ A. "A"???, nisi Tenth Ave. El.; Phonal*1 â¢farrntt Bim -Ktmttrt FUNERAL DIRECTORS â,,. 65 EAST TENTH AVENUE PHONE FAÂ» RED STAR DRUG STOitt "The Mail Order Druggist" _* We Make a Ipeolal a Sort to Oe* Goods Oat by Plr-t XaU SIB* of Tear Order. ___|_|I OOBBBB OOBDOTA ABB OABBA-.L TAXOOV***^ "Go6d and.bad luck Is but a syn-1 stances, for good onym, in the great majority of in-1 ment."âChatfield. _, 1935 THE LABOR STATESMAN Page Three L Metal Trades Department dws Need for Five-hour Day ptit City, N. J.âStrong em. the necessity of drastic m in hours of labor to pro- Eployment for the army of thrown out of work by laboring machinery, increased (or all workers to provide ii purchasing power for the Is o( industry, and vigorous i of those who control indus- their policy of taking as profit a larger and larger of the value added to com- â i by manufacture and paying itkers, who mainly create the an ever decreasing portion in despite increased output, si the report of John P. Frey, nt, and VV. A. Calvin, secre- lasurer of the Metal Trades ment of the American Feder- I Labor to the twenty-seventh convention of the department â¢ lac.ine Slaughter of Jobs ing the ten years ending in the report said, "over ) wage earners were elimln- roni the manufacturing indus- ;et the total volume of pro- 111211 was enormously ten yeurs before." ig Dr. Frederick C. Mills as epled authority on the ques- i( report declared that the *e increase in the individual output per hour from â 1933 wus 71 per cent," and icmt development of machin- Â»d labor-displacing methods decreased very largely the ^_____rr,.of workers required per rat. unit. illustrate this continual whole- Wg-ter of jobs by machinery port said: ly 58 workmen in the manu- â ". industries were required It. produce the same volume 191." re'lui,'i"B lu0 work* Â»astounding reduction in the 'of workers required to prole same volume of mnnufac- goods during thc fourteen Â«-in_ in 1888, has been ex- .Â»>' the increase per capita W n the manufacturing in- Ix"J..1**1 tw" >'eals ending ') i, iy_5. 11 '8 workmen were required near anil cigarette industry Â« uce the work requiring 100 'during th,. same period. Â«l wool and worsted indus- ,5'' *"rk"ien were required Â« the same volume of Â»ml goods which required irtacn January 1, 1933.' Â« of a period the workmen required to , Â« same volume of crude â¢Â»Â» was reduced from 100 greatest increase in output PÂ«n tm,k place in the blast I tee works and rolling Â°Â»! 71 workmen January 1, 193 llte quantity 'Â»f '"Â° workmen January 1 "Â». the were re- to produce steel as re- m Hour,, Higher Wages ml f'' ^''P'orable situa- PIHjg from the employers' .... '""'inuously introducing "> *Â° displace working men and women, the report reaffirmed the soundness of the declaration of the 1030 convention of the Metal Trades Department that the work day in the manufacturing industries should be cut to five hours. "The work week and the work day,' the report declared, "must be materially reduced unless we are to accept a growing army of unemployed as a permanent feature of our vaunted industrial system." The report also insisted that hours reduction must be accompunied by large increases in the total wages paid the workers. In support of this demand for higher wages the report claimed that the underlying reason for the industrial depression whieh broke out in 1U20 was the fact that for years and years "private profit continually took a larger share" of the total value of manufactured goods, "leaving labor less and less able to purchase the agricultural and manufactured products." Output Increases, Wages Are Cut Citing the United States Census of Manufactures as competent authority to prove this inequitable distribution of purchasing power, the report said: "These Federal statistics indicate, among other things, that in 180!) $41.60 was paid as wages for every .100 of value added by manufacture. "With the exception of the years 1010, 1021 and 1023, there was a continuous reduction in the proportion of wages paid to the value added by manufacture. "In 1023 it was $42.60 for $100 of value added by manufacture. This portion dropped to $30.30 in 1027; $36.40 in 1020, and for 1033 it was but $36.00. This was $5.60 less for each $100 of value added by manufacture than was paid in 1800." Charging that this industrial policy of paying the workers "a progressively smaller proportion of wages compared to the value of manufactured goods" is economically and socially unsound, thc report held that we must not only- have the shorter work week, but that the shorter hours must be accompanied with "a material increase in the amount of wages paid," for the reason that "reducing the hours of labor to the point where there is employment for all, without increasing the volume of the payroll, would leave us largely where we have been for the last six years." Higher Wages Necessary for Recovery "The nation," the report concluded, "is now passing through the most desperate industrial crisis in history. "The question of wages lies at the very core of recovery. "It is no longer a question of the individual workman's welfare, for the problem involves the question of whether the nation can recover. It has become a patriotic duty to stimulate and increase consumption by the only practical and economically sound manner that this can bc done âincreasing thc volume of wages in proportion to the value created by industry." 50,000 Orientals in B. C. C.C.F. PARTY STANDS PLEDGED TO GIVE THEM THE VOTE! THE LIBERAL PARTY IS OPPOSED TO GIVING ORIENTALS THE VOTE! WHERE WILL YOU STAND ON ELECTION DAY? A Vote for ANY C.C.F. Candidate is a VOTE TO UIVE the CHINAMAN and JAPANESE the Same Voting Right that you have! A Vote for a Liberal Candidate Is a VOTE AOAINST ORIENTAL Enfranchisement! CANADA'S NEXT GOVERNMENT WILL BE LIBERAL! Under the new Liberal regime Canada will follow Britain's lead to prosperity- even as Australia and South Africa already have done. It is Important that Vancouver and the Lower Mainland have a solid Liberal representation at Ottawa in harmony with the new Mackenzie King Government which will be in power after October 14th. Vote for y Vancouver! *4\nWhtn yon go to th* polls on Monday, October 14, remambtr a voto for your Liberal Candidate U a vote for Qrtat'tr Vancouver. For Vancouver Burrard G. G. McGeer, K.C. â or of Vancouver, crusader and ler. A man of the people and for people. Mis first Interest la for betterment of Vancouver, Fear* opponent of Communism, color- exponent of monetary reform, hi a :e at Ottawa will be heard and leeted. The name of McCeer Is mymous with that of Vancouver, For Vancouver South Alex M. Manson, K.C. Former Attorney-General of British Columbia. No public man In Canada has a finer record for service to his province than Alex. M. Monson, K.C. For twenty years a member of the Legislature, by experience, education and natural endowment he is mti'tl to represent the people of Vancouver at Ottawa. Sincerity and courage are two of his mom notable characteristics. For Vancouver East J. Lome (Jiick) MucDou Representative of tho youn oration, a brilliant orator, debater and a keen student nomlcs. Jack MaoDougal] i iii.- iMii.n.- in'" of Canada t point or the youth of today be tin* rulers of the future, goes to Ottawa he will be asset to the Federal Dover forceful of eco- irlngs to he view- who win When he ;i groat llllU'llt. For Vancouver Centre â wque Actors On .Strike For Wages ,*â¢ 'â of I.. News Service) Â»iLr,hivo of New York'8 Â» â h"rcs wcre <lÂ«â¢o **Â»Â«' oi the performers, in- era" â U,. *;irl9' comedians, Mln. ' y*^V'W' who de- " increased wages and reduc- S *-,Aout 100 chorus SWk. P â¢vero involved &*'â¢* the strikers said Ms ârt,d , ht h_ur8 i w.._rÂ°-k -vith no dÂ»y9 "ft1 , Â«*Â»y in stock houses and Â»n he .,.â-. Tho strikers and (â $Â£**** t0 $22.50 for Â»evm- f',for the wad, one I Â«> i. ,|llys and a guaran. '>< "losin?1'.!5' S**lary aKain8t *Â»Â»Â»!* thri"-Kh revocation ia"-, ll(,"'and was made it. p.3 ''**â '"â¢ for Principals, Mla n minimum of $40 per --.I. ,,_ sonie running as high ttT._?KA1s VICTIMIZED. â*,"* STRIKE IS CALLED Charging that ;Â» T "f "'" Mooresville Kr, "J TJe had discharged *itli_,,t *extilÂ° workers' Â»' Tan w.s'< over half of mux, 8mP'oyee_ walked out n'e 'o - strike call. Longshoremen's Union Win Wage Concession (By A. F. of L. News Service) New -York. â Representatives of the International Longshoremen s Association in session here with representatives of ship lines operating from Atlantic Coast ports in the deepsea trades won a distinct increase in wages when the operators agreed to guarantee more favorable terms for part-time work. 40,000 members are benefitted. Under the old agreement the longshoremen were paid 96 cents an hour for a 44-hour week and *l.Jo for overtime. They asked increases in these rates of 5 cents an hour and 15 cents an hour for overtime âSI and .1.60 an hour. They agreed to withdraw these demands when the ship-owners guaranteed four hours employment instead ol two hours to longshoremen called to work Sundays, holidays and at night. ARE YOU MOVING? . If you are thinking of moving or have any cartage problems, telephone Johnston Storage Company. This company, whose employees are union men, is equipped to handle anything from a bal>y buggy to â¢ boatload of freight, and they employ ALL, UNION MEN. Their telephone number is Trinity 1301. X Hon. Ian Mackenzie who for the past fifteen years has represented Vancouver in provincial or federal Parliaments, a cabinet minister in the last Liberal Government Maokensle King tn public meeting In Vancouver referred to Hon. Ian Maokensle as nin "riKht bowers" Â« national figure. For Vancouver North A. E. Munn Liberal member for Vancouver North in lam Parliament and formerly a member of Provincial Bouse, A lumberman by occupation. His record in Parliament Is unexcelled, He has at all times proven himself n friend of the man on the street. For New Westminster Tb.omai Reid (H _nt five years for His .ihility un touse focused the Member for tin- pas New Westminster, the door of the Ho ._ ... attention of all Canatla upon him. He has the reputation of helm; the hardest worker in the House of Commons. His battle for better freight rates for Hritish I'olumhiu has demonstrated his fighting ability. Insure Vancouver's Future By Voting Literal On October 14 PUBLISHED BY THE VANCOUVER LIBERAL COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. WORKERS ORGANIZE! GET BIG WAGE BOOST Ogelsby, 111.âWage ratea BO per cent higher than those set by the old NRA code have been established at the local plant of the Marquette Cement Company as a result of the recent unionization of practically all em!h0eyn_w union, affiliated directly to the A. F. of L., was instituted by William Schoenberg, general organ- iier of the A. F. of L. and a mem- ber of the Machinists. The company, which until recently was hostile toward organized labor, following the unionization completely changed it. attitude and sig- n lied its willingness to negotiate a contract with the workers' union representatives. Restaurant Worhete ate-rÂ«*8fiÂ»; izing in Edmonton, AH-Â»Â»tÂ». JÂ»e new8 local will ^ k.wm Â«jUjj 474. Carl Bert is the _C|MMI BM business agent. i f "***** hi "J! plan i 1 70/7Â» 1* ? â I 10 H Anywhere - Any Time ^â 1 By Bui â¢ Airplane - Steamship f 1 TRflUfL BUHtAU BUS IT >'<nV:'!fl' â â Thill' Iii H|: H !' ( L MCIHC STAGES Llr 11.1-u .ne growing usis oi zamiues on] executive of the CotxtedefatiuB Uinta." Page Four TH1L LABOR STATESMAN OctobeJ The Labor Statesman Published last Thursday In month, at Lubor Hoadquarters, Vancouver, B. C. Owned by the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council. H. W. WATTS, Maaa. Editor. Subscription Rates: $1.00 per Year; to Unions, 4c per member per month. Phons i â tynaonr 6879 _^__3^_3_____ Vuncouver, Canada, October, 1935 POLITICAL POSSIBILITIES Federal election day draws close and thc uncertainty which has characterised this campaign appears to bc still the most outstanding feature of thc struggle. There does not appear to bc any great stampede behind any of the election slogans and thc people will probably go to the polls almost as undecided as they are today. Economic conditions during the past few years have seemed to necessitate a change in government! and, provincially, that hus taken place, but in the present Federal election there are five parties, all with strong followings, any of whom could replace the present government. But will thc present government be displaced? The Federal government has been in a better position to make economic changes than have provincial governments and wc must admit that they have put through some needed reforms which have been welcomed by large numbers of the people. But have these reforms been enough to sutisfy the demand for greater security, for the leisure, pleasure and comfort which a bountiful country, und intensified industry and nn inexhaustible labor supply makes possible? All parties appear to feci the urge to make economic changes in the capitalist system but each one would take a different course. Some would abolish it if given power, while others would bolster it up with reforms to keep it functioning during booms and depressions. It seems to us, however, that if the Conservative government will continue the introduction of reform measures and improve and enforc those already operating, or if the other parties will live up to their promises, if elected, there is hope that the many evils of tho present hat our opinions may be, we desire to play fair with our membership in this respect. We must also bear in mind that year ufter year, delegations from the trudes union movement of this province have presented a legislative program to each government in power, and year after year the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada has done likewise with the Federal government. And it is through these efforts that the bulk of the labor legislation on the Provincial and thc Federal statutes has been enacted. And because wc have found it necessary to do this work, we lind that it would not bc good policy to lend support to any one particular party and then make our representations for legislation to another party, other than the one we supported but which did not get elected. This non-partisan policy has benefitted the working class because there has been no other organization of workers who were in a position to present requests for social and labor legislation. Our organization has taken on this job, not only on behalf of its membership but also on behalf of the unorganized and the women and children whose welfare we champion. Many members naturally oppose this non-partisan attitude but so far thc ever-reversing of political power in provincial and federal parliaments points to the necessity of such a policy. UPTREND IN BUSINESS It is with a great deal of satisfaction that we note that thc building permits issued for the month of .September is double those of thc same month last >'ear. Building trades mechanics have also been reporting a steadier and increasing demand for men, and thc prospects for a continuation of this aspect were never brighter. Once work gets started on the new City Hall and un the First Avenue bridge and other public works made possible by the persistency of Mayor McGeer, we have no hesitancy in saying that this will be the psychological point upun which a more intensive building program will be started in Greater Vancouver and perhaps in the province. New homes and buildings of every description will get under way and there is such a tremendous need for alterations and renovations in buildings that thc building trades should bc kept working to capacity. This in turn will benefit other trades which are already feeling the effects of an increasing demand for commodities of all kinds, and so we must look for ward with pleasure to the possibili* .,, , , . ties of again having u business boom economic system will be slowly but that will at least take some of thc surely removed so as to make life I pessimism out of our minds, with more bearable for every man, woman which wc have been troubled these und child in Canada. past few years. Hence if Mayor Poverty, crime, unemployment, McGeer will continue the good work greed, economic uncertainty, long | he has started and if Federal and hours of work, cut-throat competi-1 Provincial governments will increase tion, sweatshops, child labor, shoddy clothes, cheap homes, graft, are all evils of our present system of wealth production, which could be eliminated if thc method of producing and distributing the wealth of this country could be changed. It is generally admitted that the natural resources of this country are of thc richest and best in the world; our mechanized industry is sufficient to take care of the ordinary needs of the people and could easily bc improved with the demand; our man-power is more thun sufficient to carry out thc operations of production and distribution, and our need and desire for a higher standard of living, absolute security for all ages, nnd more leisure and pleasure for thc entire citizenship cannot be refuted. This condition can be brought about by reforms. It may be a slow process, but a determined political party can speed it up. There may bc strong opposition to reforms but once any government sets out to abolish thc evils wc have mentioned their popularity will increase and their tenure in power will last. their program of public works wc will be getting the Work and Wages that have been promised us for so long. REAL UNION PROGRESS The Trades and Labor Congress of Canada reports un increase in membership of over 2500 for the past year, which shows that the international trades union movement on this side of thc line has gotten well into its upward stride again. On thc other hand, the All-Canadian Congress of Labor, which hus been attempting to build up u dual movement by means of a fake patriotism âand also lower wage scalesâhas lamentably failed to hold its membership and is slowly sinking into oblivion. As far as British Columbia is concerned, with the exception of a few carpenters, telegraphers and railway clerks, the dual union is completely washed up. The Workers' Unity League, which has often made a spectacular organization drive, fails to hold the membership together and usually within a few months the so-called union passes out of thc picture but in doing so, has often made it impossible to reorganize into a proper union because thc expected success in bettering their working conditions completely failed under the leadership of the Workers' Unity League. NON-PARTISAN The international trades union movement is made up of workers who arc striving to better their working conditions and to maintain and increase their wage scales. New men and women are entering outranks every day, and because of this one feature alone, wc have no right to allege adherence, or promise support to any one political party. Thc men and women in our ranks have all kinds of political opinions âand they have a perfect right to themâand ns our job is mainly concerned with the industrial field, with â¢ajes, working conditions and collective bargaining, wc feel that we | thc rise â¢re taking unfair liberty with the rights and privileges of union mem- j When a man tells you he values bcrs jf we attempt to tie them to your opinien, he should add: "When some political party. And no matter' it agrees with my own." ECONOMISTS CLAIM BUILDING WORKERS ARE GETTING JOBS Washington, D. C. â Government statisticians reported an increase in the construction of private homes is providing employment for idle building trades workers. Isadorc Lubin, United States Commissioner of Labor Statistics, said building industry conditions are "definitely on TRADES AND LABOR CONGRESS CONVENTION (Continued from Page 1) Canadian athletes should not go to Germany for the Olympic games. Pressure should be brought in Canada to stop the sale here of German goods. Refugees from that country should bc ullowed entry to Canada. Increase Purchasing Power The purchasing power of the masses, a resolution declared, must be increased through thc employment of more workers. This object was to be achieved through shortened work hours, with increases in pay to equalize loss of earnings. Thc machine was displacing men, said Joseph Tomkins of Toronto, and employment must be found for them. Thc resolution should be enforced to "the fullest extent." The problem, added Mary McNab ii f Toronto, was "onc of thc most pressing before the Congress." Labor-saving devices were good in their way, but their displacement of workers was "pitiful". Canadian Seamen Canadian seamen should man ships operated or subsidized by the Cunadian Government, the congress declared by resolution. Under present conditions, the resolution said, Government-owned ships are employing foreign labor. Preference was made to the craft in thc Canada-West Indies Tradeâthc Canadian National Steamships. They should employ Canadian labor cxclusively. Japanese competition on the West Coast was depriving many Canadians of work. "Mad Dog" of Europe There was a spirited debate on thc war situation and Italy's invasion of Ethiopia was denounced in blistering language. Premier Mussolini was called a mad dog" and a destroyer of youth as the labor spokesman debated a resolution calling on the League of Nations to take severest actionâincluding the application of military and naval sanctionsâto halt his "unjust und rapacious" attack on a fellow member of the League. Passage of the resolution, in thc mind of President P. M. Draper, would bc thc ultimate in what the congress could do toward staving off war, throwing its strength behind the Canadian Government in using "every instrumentality" within the League's power to turn Mussolini from his purpose. Delegate from United States James Muloney, Philadelphia glass- blower, who represents the American Federation of Labor, said that Canada and the United States had similar problems. Both were "appalling". Things had been "coming to a focus" in thc last 25 years. Thc war had intensified problems. The depression had concentrated them further, ln the United States money had been lent outside to perpetuate dictatorship. It had gone elsewhere also. Finally, thc financial system "fell into chaos." Now thc "chisellcr" was coming | to the front in the United States, taking advantage of conditions. "Chiselling" there, he said, had been "developed to its highest degree," both among employees und "piratical" employers. From a broad outlook, the engineer seemed partly responsible. The development of the machine over the last 20 or 30 years had thrown out many workers. The door of industry was being closed in the face of labor. Mr. Maloney, who is president of the United Glass Blowers of the United States and Canada, declared that thc loss of the wage market meant loss of "everything". And that was "just what we've Tost." Courage was needed to find a solution, he said, by the United States, Canada and other great nations. Thc NRA in the United States had been "admirable" but the NRA could not remedy all the accummuluted injustices of years. Even before it had been given a fair trial, it had been declared unconstitutional because of a firm of "chiselling poultry dealers." For the future, he asserted, there could bc no natural resumption of industry without some such measure as thc NRA to regulate industry, bring up wages and assure the worker earnings substantial enough to guarantee them u decent standard of living. Election ef Officers At the election of officers, as was expected, Paddy Draper was elected president of the Congress by a large majority. Tho mantle of leadership Tom Moore wore for 17 years was draped around the slender shoulders of Patrick Marti:, Draperâ"Paddy" to 105,000 men of Canada'. Trades end Labor CongrcN whose __*Â»_.._-_.* it RECONSTRUCTION PARTY CANDIDA1 Vancouver Centre. MRS. EDWARD MAHOI MEMBEB VANCOUVER ICI0. BOABD (Wife nf Edward .Miihon, ot I pioneer (Inn uf Malum, MacFiirll ami Proctor), Airs. Mahon, active hi tills comml Ity for many years, Stands for m government ami social juBtite-T mure equitable distribution of f cultural ami material wealth to | people hi the Dominion. Mark Your Ballot Thus: Lilette Julia Caroline MAHON EYE?-. . the window* of your jiifnd/ Don't handicap your children for life for want of adequate and propor light. Lot us make a froo survey of your home lighting ... a froo service ... nothing to soil. Phone Home Lighting Dtpt. BRITISH COLUMBIA ELECTRIC RAILWAY CO. Stymour 5151 â¦ Vancouver, B. C. BETTEh'LIGHT BETTER SIGHT convention gave the elderly Ottawan an overwhelming call to their highest office. Fittingly, it was Tom Moore who banged the gavel that announced his successor's election. The resigned leader, now a member of the employment and social insurance commission, was at the convention as a union carpenter. And for old time's sake, he was in the chair when Paddy Martin was given a 110 to 48 majority over Fred White of Cal- Rary. His hammer also signalled the unanimous election of Vice-President R. J. ("Bob") Tallon of Montreal to Draper's old job of secretary-treasurer, second highest office the organization offers. Bengough Leads The vice-presidency vacancy left by the Montrealer was filled by the choice of D. W. Morrison, mayor of Glace Bay and president of District 20 United Mine Workers, over two French-speaking Montreal men â L. A. Beaudry and Arthur Martel. Mayor Jimmie Simpson of Toronto and Percy Bengough of Vancouver, Who were vice-presidents last year, were back handily, Bengough leading the five in ballots. All elections were cleaned up be fore the convention adjourn' Thursday. Jack Haydon of J was chosen to represent tne * at the next convention ot xm ican Federation of Labor, Â« Fred Ramsay of Halifax _Â» liam Russell of TorontoJ" honor. A second Ontario 0Â» Molineux of Hamilton, was PÂ» go to England for the Brit'"" Unions Congress convention. chosen over Fred Kemps'". peg and Mary McNab, Toronto. The Provincial Executive mittee for British Colum"^ ensuing term are: C, *â¢â¢ " a. Vancouver, A. H. Mc'.aac, -PI Bridge. .u Montreal was selected Â»Â» for next year's convention. DIME turns'â¢*;*** International Falb, J 'nnn,., a three weeks' strike,here,"" of the Retail Clerks' WÂ»" $2 wage increase, Â» *J.'JN( week, and Iele*- ** Jg from the V. W. Wool""*"1 **,â nation-wide operator " dime" Â«_oÂ»_Â» _ cl-tiM* bbva onli ** nation*! fi-M**-? "ft. )cto.tr,ltÂ«.1935 THE LABOR STATESMAN Page Five ncouver Apprenticeship Council Reports Its Success ii â CI* i, ol acFarla 'â '.lilt:.; lor istlceâj i ol th la )D. Lii'cant chapter in the history Tioiistructioii industry in Brit- I.mibia was brought to a close Jug day. when the Vancouver Iiliceship Council met for the *j*t to wind up its affairs and It certificates and bonuses to ^t group of youths to complete (.denture under thc aegis of â Until, sÂ»ys 'he Journal of fell at this valedictory meet- lw J. K. Macrae, K.C, chair- IE. J. Leeky, J. L, Northcy, H. H. A. Wiles, R. Band, secre- I Dan McPherson. business J of the Sheet Metal Workers' I; If, Pane, secretary of thc [â ; Trades Council, and Ed. . business agent of thc Paint- fai... -lotions of appreciation were J acknowledging the services I ihairnian, Mr. Macrae, who Tfacted thc activities of the lil since its inception in Jan- 11.26, and Mr. Hand, who has like post of superintendent of Juices since January, 1031. Iras further resolved that the lis and other records of the liver Apprenticeship Council Imd to the provincial appren- ip committee, now functioning T"Â»e British Columbia Appren- R[Act, for their information aWceepmg, it being recognized W* will possess historic value pre years. ftsssra in Apprenticeship Jpassag. of the Apprenticeship I. tie provincial legislature at ""session is the culmination of Jtt intensive effort and pionecr- fm by the Vancouver Ap- pttlp Council, and the history 1 council is one of devoted vol- TKTOCe In the cause of better gj*P and high training "o 1S27, apprentice training tonitruction InduBtry in Van- Ms lamentably haphazard â¢wrnatio, methods of train- .matters of apprentice wel- m more ,â. |osa dependent .opinions and policies of the â¢â¢ employer. Â«Â«â¢# this situation, to ini- j e status of thc apprentice- â¢o to secure a higher and â¢tÂ»rm standard of instruc- W*tt of the General Con- Â» AÂ»Â»clatlon and the Build- Â°Â« Council united their cf- * )Â«rs at- and formed the Â«Â«â Apprenticeship Council, of men interested in the de velopment of Vancouver youth and impressed with the need for new and sounder methods of instruction in the construction trades. These men have given their services voluntarily and unremittingly to the achievement of these ends. First Meeting Initial meeting of the newly formed council was held in January, 11)26, and was nttended by J. K Vw*.?*'' J- P' Hodgson, Wm. Watt, W. W. Bailey and Wm. Dunn. Of this group, Mr. Hodgson and Mr. Bailey represented the general contractors and Mr. Watt and Mr. Dunn thc Building Trades Council. n, (C; p,'tchard' secretary of thc Piu"JDÂ«_f Un'Â°n. has taken the place of V. Watt, who went into business for himself, and W. Page of thc Building Trades Council took the place of W. Dunn, who moved to Toronto). From its initial membership of five, the council grew gradually till it numbered on its rolls 15 accredited representatives of thc various organizations, associations, councils and unions associated with the industry here. During its almost 10 years of pioneering service in the cause of better apprenticeship, the council indentured approximately 50 apprentices and granted 20 certificates for successful completion of indenture, 21 of these receiving bonuses totalling $2100. In addition to raising thc standard of apprenticeship in Vancouver, the council in co-operation with the School Board, was responsible for the inauguration of several classes of instruction in building trades in thc Night School and has supplied the provincial department of education with' a quantity of valuable trade instruction data. Its final achievement, which was at the same time its own death warrant, was its success in securing at long last thc recognition by the province of thc need of governmental regulation and control of apprentice training. With thc formation this fall of the provincial apprenticeship committee to direct apprenticeship activities in the various trades under the new act, Vancouver Apprenticeship Council has lost its reason for being. Its members, however, in passing the motion for dissolution, did so with the consciousness that its mission had been well executed nnd that it left the industry better than it found it, SERVATIVE CANDIDATE MAKING STRONG APPEAL IN VANCOUVER EAST I Waking Up to Futility of WProm.se, Already Made "7 Liberals in L..| pro. "ncial Election I 111 I, 'Â£!.",)., "ell-known In Van- '*bound' "â¢> .avl"B.resided ii. _''"" ,"' the city for over Aran,'!'*' overseas with the ___. !.''.'â¢ '" wl*leh branoh of J H. to. 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'" '""'.'e. ana â Jaw ago 8erVB "r '"tiers % *_sr*_Si-! ,"'""' ovoraeas, Mr, "*"" Boa i ".'r to the So ,â¢ I"i- sum. twelve ' Home I ''â mi,;,, " ""â Â»"in.. tÂ« pS ago l"*lvi"e practice i " 'l: : '""â * the electors to , , who make prom- I w tav,.,'',"""' eannot be fui- 1 " ,', J â "' ,Â»"Â«>>' exp. rli'll... lit â ' Provincial Election, ii.I VÂ« ng ii: _Â» larnfS Ki',". '"'", i't-"aniK...i to ""'-r" ,s i1' ls wo11 to examine *"Â«iil i,,,'1' '," 'earn what the .." the welfare of mir ! 'woffi """'â Canadian factor- â¢Ton â )â "'7 oan supply the 'â¢'J c.i.,1. ",';' with all the man- "â¢ Khm11 requlrea, If the o'l'.il ,i .â '""', markets would "I Â°! ."h , fPr,elÂ«n-ma.o goodB JM tijrjn, !i r, Tills oondl- -', i,ni .,i svv,"'i our nncm. ,_ "i also lower our standard "'â¢iwuK, *Â£-.',that the q, <-. f. Mr.ThomisTodriok two uartlas would help t" afoot a go ornmen controlled by Maiikenale Kin Every vote, therefore, east for a i.i oral candidate, means another mani oi ,>!â work and ovary i.i Â»T"i â¢,,"''.' Bleeted means tha oloalng down or factory <n- workahop. .â¢(lit NATIONAL STAHI1.1TY. VI11 AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE! AUsc"-L-Tl.l.Y SURD PBOTBCTION HV INSURING YOUR CAR The vvawanesa MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. "105 ana 306, 3_S HOWE _TÂ»EHT. TAMOOUTSB, Â». O. tH|N|STS SIGN UP B'G DAIRY CONCERNS ^'âPractically all of the "nil dairy companies here- signed an agreement recently with the Machinists' Union providing for a closed shop and wage increases which amount, to approximately 60 per cent aboVe;., ,ho old rates. The Workman and Bennett! The Conservative Government During Past Four Years Has Complied With Nearly Every Request of Trades and Labor Congress of Canada WORKING MEN AND WOMEN SHOULD SHOW APPRECIATION AND VOTE CONSERVATIVE (FROM "THE LABO* LEA-DEB", TOKOHTO, SEPTEMBER 27th, 1935) -Uittnlng to O.C.r. and other radical speakers tall it, on* would be l*d to believe that Premier Bennett had dona little or nothing1 for tha working1 man nnd woman of Canada during- his tarm of offlca, whan, ni a matter of fact, ha haa put through mora laglalatlon ln tha intaraat of labor ln flva yaara than waa anaotad by any govarnmant slnoa Oonfadaratlon. What othar govarn- mant, for lnttanca, avar took a prominent tradan unlonlit Uka Tom Moor* and put him on a board that la to run inch an Important commlnlon aa tho Unemployment and Social Znauranoa Co.nmU-.lon? Tom Moore waa prealdent of tha Trade* and Labor Congraaa of Canada for 17 year* and nnqueatlonably understand* actual labor problems aa well or better than any other man ln the Dominion. Whan offered thia Important Job by Premier Bennett. Tom Moore accepted It only after much thought and conaultatlon with othar trad* union leaden. The reaaon why Tom Moore waa perauaded to take the Job waa because organized labor recognised the fact that their prealdent could and would do some useful work for labor a* a member of Premier Ben* nett's commission on Unemployment and Social Insurance. This appointment shows how sincerely Premier Ben* nett wants the commission to act ln the Interests of Labor. Mr. Bennett knows quit* well that Tom Moor* is no "yes man", and that his first thought is always ln the Interest of th* workers whether organised or unorganised. That ls why Premier Bennett wanted him on th* Job, and that is also th* reaaon th* trades unionists of Canada Insisted that he take It. Premier Bennett is the only Premier Canada ever had who has thoroughly tried to carry out the recommendations mad* annually by th* Trades and Labor Congrssa. Unemployment insurance, the eight-hour day, minimum wages, all these, and many other less spectacular but equally Important measures, have been put into law by Premier Bennett's government, and all at th* request of trad** unionists and other labor groups. Not even ln Great Britain (where social measures ar* held to be the bast ln th* world) haa *o much progreia been made ln ao short a time, and it should be remembered that when Premier Bennett brought theae labor bill* before parliament he had to force them through over the bitter opposition of Mr. Mackenzie King and th* Liberal party. Apart from th* labor legislation Mr. Bennett ha* put into force, it must surely go to his credit that hi* government never failed to provide th* money necessary for the hug* payments mad* on account of relief. With all municipalities and Provincial government* bogged down under a load of debt and faced with the necessity of maintaining thousands of families on relief, Premier Bennett raised tha money and promptly paid out what was required whan provincial and municipal ooffara were drained dry. It might also be well to bear ln mind the fact that Canada'* per capita payment* to unemployed war* greater than ln any othar country, not even excepting those countries where unemployment Insurance has been in force for year*. If ever the working men and woman of any country owed a debt of gratitude to any on* man, th* worker* of Canada aurely owe a debt of gratitude to Premier Bennett. They owe him more than that, they owe him their vote and whole-hearted support. Unlike Mr. Xing, who openly laid, "not one penny for the unemployed," Mr. Bennett haa baen tireless in finding way* and means to get money for them. It was Mr. Bennett's sound tariff, and financial policies that made refunding poaslbl* *â policies which turned an adverse trad* balance Into a most favorable oneâpolicies that kept Canada's credit clean, and allowed the government to borrow millions at th* low interest rate* of from 1 to 2i, per cent,âmoney th* Premier had to gat to pay relief to tho unemployed men and woman of Canada, moat of whom were unemployed before ever Mr. Bennett took office. And now we have a bunoh of liUputlan politician* who ar* touring th* country saying that Premier Bennett was too forceful, too dominant, too strong. Well it would have been Ood help Canada and her workers of all classes if during th* past five years of world depression, this country had been governed by academical theorist* of th* Mackenzie Xing type, or by the Idealist* who would change our institutions according to soma Utopian plan, invented by man who have never made any measure of real success in any practical walk of life. Is Premier Bennett strong and forceful?âof course he la, he had to be. Be is more than that, ha ls intensely practical and moat human. XI* first and only love 1* for his country and her people, and more especially for tha tollers. Xe has shown this In his work for farmer* and industrial worker*. Bo now needs their support to finish a Job that should have baen done by Mr. Xing when times were good, and it ls our guess that Premier Bennett will get that support from all men and women who can recognise real worth and character whan thay see it. From Coast to Coast Public Opinion Acclaims Conservative Policies and Bennett Leadership VOTE CONSERVATIVE CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE. VANCOUVER CENTRE IS A VOTE FOR BENNETT! ORGANIZED LABOR should remember this . . . The BENNETT Government passed more Labor and Social Laws than any Government in the history of Canada. Use your vote to put them back to continue the good work. A VOTE FOR It's Furnace Time This ia the time of the year when vou begin to i?et your furnace into shape. No matter what repairs you need be sure that the job is done by a Union Sheet Metal Worker and vou will be certain of a (rood job. If you are not quite sure of the repairs needed, a Rood furnace man will inform you and Ret the job fixed up for you before the real cold spell starts in. If you are not quite sure of the union firms telephone Dan McPhcrson, Seymour 7495, and he will see that you get a good furnace man. SANTA FE IS FACING SUIT AGAINST ONE-MAN ENGINE Chicago.âLegal steps to force the Santa Fe to abandon its practice of operating Diesel locomotives with only Â£nS! man in the cab got under way here recently before the Illinois Commerce Commission. Charges of violation of safety regulations were filed against the Santa Fe by representatives of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. They pointed out that operating trains with only one instead, of two enginemen is a highly dangerous practice. ROXY DANCE HALL HAS UNION ORCHESTRA Musicians' Union report that the Tivoli Dance Hall, which was on the "We Do Not Patronize" list of the council, has changed hands and name and is now known as the Roxy. A full union orchestra will provide the music and union men are urged to give this place their patronage. Roxy Dance Hall is at Pender and Burrard, below Driard Hotel. The Symphony Concert Orchestra has opened its winter season, and organized lakar to Brtfet te â¢aatince its patronage. â.- â_ x.iiiiii.B un | executive of the Ceafe-Â»_a-__-t.-yittr-_R-^^ .JBJWJJW. -.* OKflJor QU (i-neagt lta_-Â»_." Page Six THE LABOR STATESMAN October THE ARISTOCRAT OF FINE LAGERS BECAUSE of its delightful, tangy flavor, its mellow smoothness â the result of precise, scientific control in thc brewing and aging process âGreen Label is known everywhere as "The Aristocrat of Fine Lagers". Rich, healthful, easily assimilated, this fine beer has won favor with everyone. There is nothing more refreshing than a bottle of cool Green Label Lager. Ilr.unl aad Baltlad by I AI'II.ANO BREWING COMPANY LTD. Vancouver. B.C*. Price Per Do*. $1.50 arif/a renins of empties. Phona Say mow 327 7 for prompt free delivery This advertisement is not published oi displayed by Ihe Liquor Control Board or by Ihe Government ol British Columbia Labor Profits by Bennett's Trade Treaties! # 23,000 doors on Vancouver's piers last week for shipment to Great Britainâbrand new business started by Empire Trade Treaties, which Mackenzie King says were a "mistake" VOTE . . GREEN Conservative Candidate, Vancouver South Your Money Stays in British Columbia! YOU CAN BUY Home Gai it made by a 100 per cent British Columbia company. Keep your gasoline dollars at home, where they will, sooner or later, circulate back to you. NO BETTER" â Home Oil Distributors Ltd. A 100 per cent British Columbia Company Labor Will Find a Friend and Supporter J. LORNE ( "JACK") MacDOUGALL LIBERAL CANDIDATE IN VANCOUVER EAST IMC-tXASID TBADÂ» KIASI IMOBIASaD aH-PLOYMIKTâA TOTS to* room uaisAL cakdidatb ia a tots i-ob TBABa BBCOTIBr. President Draper Stresses Big Public Works for Unemployed Ottawa, Can.âUnemployment still remains the great unsolved Canadian industrial problem, says P. M. Draper, president of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada. Confronted with the failure of private industry to provide work for the jobless and the feeble efforts of governmental authorities in connection with this problem, Mr. Draper recommended public works projects sufficiently comprehensive to provide work for all the unemployed. "General agreement," he said, "has been reached by all classes of the population that unemployment today continues to be our major problem and the onc which must be solved before the community in general can experience anything approaching prosperity. Many Are Still Jobless "The legislation of the last session of Parliament in large part laid a sure foundation for a proper division of the profits of industry, but in the main our various law-making bodies Dominion and provincial, have not yet provided any permanent solution to the problem of lack of jobs. "Through public works programs governments have provided a huge volume of employment, a volume which was absolutely essential in the years through which we have been passing, but these programs have by no means placed all workers back at work and at best they are only of a temporary nature. "Private industry has heretofore provided the most important source of jobs for the wage earners and, insofar as one can predict the immediate future, that condition must continue. Failure of Private Initiative "Up to the present these jobs provided through privately controlled industry have followed as a result of private initiative. "In pointing out that governments have not provided the cure for thc unemployment problem it is at least of equal consequence to note that private initiative first failed to offer the wage-earning opportunities. "When times are such that em ployment is relatively plentiful the sphere of activity of organized labor is confined to insuring a more equitable distribution of the profits of the industry in which it engages. Urges Exploitation of Natural Resources "In view of the failure of other powerful interests to provide the needed jobs, it is suggested that organized labor might well turn its attention to that field, to see whether its collective thought could not devise some ways and means for a greater exploitation of our natural resources to provide job9 and to increase the wealth of Canada, particularly so that the less fortunate might be amply taken care of." Labor's Influence an Legislation ln discussing thc enactment of welfare laws affecting the Canadian masses by the Dominion Parliament this year, Mr. Draper emphasized the influence of organized labor. On this question he said: "The passing of a number of measures aimed at bettering the economic condition of labor and thc masses of the people generallyâ unemployment insurance, one day's rest in seven, the eight-hour day, thc economic council, and other similar measuresâembodies the principles which the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada has constantly advocated for half a century. "While time alone will make possible a precise analysis of the benefits which will accrue to the workers from these measures, their effect cannot fail to be beneficial. "One point which I should like to emphasize is the fact that it was organized labor which pioneered in creating the popular opinion needed to make these various measures popularly acceptable. "The lesson this teaches-is clear: Labor must continue to educate the public to the needs of the workers in order to create the atmosphere in which our legislators will place on the statute books the progressively beneficial legislation which thc masses of the people constantly need." Kansas City, Kans.âA 100 per cent union agreement has just been signed by boiler shop owners in St. Louis, it was announced recently at Grand Lodge headquarters of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders and Helpers. Church Group Issues Ringing Declaration A ringing declaration that social service instead of maximum profits should be the underlying motive in our system of wealth production and distribution characterized a message issued by the Committee on Social and Industrial Relations of the Board of National Missions of the Presbyterian Church in the United States. Thc message, signed by T. Guthrie Speers, chairman, and John McDowell, secretary of the commit- tee, was issued from the committee's office in New York City. Among "several facts in the present social and industrial situation which magnify the necessity and importance of religion in terms of spiritual leadership," the message included the "insistent demand that the Church must stand for a social order in which there shall be no locked doors between groups" and that "every opportunity shall be opened and every talent shall have an equal right to earn another talent," adding: Profit Motive Criti_i__<_ "Fair profit as a return for necessary and important contributions to an undertaking is a morally defensible reward. "The Christian life is not a life unconcerned with possessions and profit but one in which the profit is subordinate to service, in which, if necessary, profit is sacrificed in order that service may be more complete. "Therefore, the profit motive is defensible only when it is subordinated. "Why should it be thought incredible that the man of business and industry should put service before profit as we all expect men in the so-called professions â doctors, teachers and ministersâto do? "Human rights before property rights, liberty and equality for all, distribution of the fruits of labor on the basis of service rendered, society grounded on the principle that no one has a right to the fruits of labor who does not render to society an equivalent returnâthese are the foundations of the social order demanded today, and such an order is the logical product of the application of Christian ideals." Cal. State Federation To Expel Communists (By A. F. of L. News Service) Thc anti-Communist resolution adopted by the annual convention of the California State Federation of Labor, held in San Diego, urged that known Communists be expelled from the American Federation of Labor, from City Central Bodies and from the locals of national and international unions affiliated with the A. F. of L. The resolution passed by a vote of 55,113 to 16,328, and says in part: "Resolved, that it would bc highly desirable if Central Labor Councils in the State of California would declare that they are the judge of their own membership and refuse to seat delegates-elect of proven membership from the Communist Party or active supporters of that party and its program, and to expel already seated delegates of the same qualifications, and that the delegate-elect from this Federation to the American Federation of Labor convention bc instructed to seek approval of the American Federation of Labor for such action by Central Labor Councils; and be it further "Resolved, that this convention declare that it would be highly desirable if National and International Unions would adopt a policy for their local unions along the same lines." "We kind o' thought Christ went agin war an* pillage."âLowell. RAIL EMPLOYEES DECREASE 30,378 IN TWELVE MONTHS (By A. F. of L. News Service) Washington, D.CâThe Interstate Commerce Commission reported that on July 15, Class 1 railways, including switching and terminal companies, had 1,018,430 employees on their payrolls. The commission said this number was 30,378 below the number reported for July, 1034. Although the total number of hours paid for was 0.40 per cent less during July, 1936, than during July, 1034, the total compensation was 6.21 larger. "This reflects the existence of a higher basis of wages in 1035 than in 1934," the commission said. Margate, Eng.âDictators whose "ignorant and brutish acts" threaten the peace of Europe were denounce, here as the British Trades Uniott Congress opened its 67th anna*! session. Union Laboi To Fellow Trade Unionists: This is to say to you that all my deliberation! and titles as a public represent.. my flrst duty has been ***â always will be to set that principles of constituted ar. lied Union Labor art adhm. I am a staunch awpporliri an admirer of the dlmltn the Trades and Labor Cup of Canada. I CARRY THE UNION CARD OP A TRADESMAN and AM PROUD OF IT. I solicit your vote on Ik H Your confidence will sol misplaced. ARE YOU VOTING FOR UNION MAN? Sincerely, Tom Reid "BUILD B.C.PAYROUTm Pacific Milk's Local Payroll Paoiti- kii. Â»w"2"J th. payrolls ol BsBmr nmblÂ». All its -Â»"Â»". hen to b-nsflt Â»"â¢ **Â°*"11 proviso.. Homes of "JTI head oBlos, liards, f--Â»-"I here. Pacific Mill 100 per cent. British C**H Owned and Control K. ,-.Â»Â« at AaiotiWp* R WESTINGHOUSEâ WOMgg, WIN 5' i WAGE IWJ5 PITTSBURGH, ?*-â -(% With the evident purpose'^ ing to quiet the uMj*.Â«, employees because of low Westinghouse Electric an- taring Company gM wage rate review whit" "^ in a five per cent. nJWjj average hourly rate Â«-â¢ 3 "The basic work fo: Â»â¢Â»* employees," the compsw ment added, ' will Â£ Ma with the Provision th"'",,,, actual hours will be Â«WÂ«jâ flcstlon at individual P'WB local circumstances^^ "Do you prefer to Â«Â«Â«>t , ployer's speeches over ^ writer instead of XK -oawoa* asked the Sens'" ^amm^rnaj^l â¢As â¢*-_â¢ at *m* ****** 1 'ctobe , 1935 THE LABOR STATESMAN UNION Ml COMPANIES ray Cabi; Seymour 7131 irminal City Limousines Seymour 7131 | Star Taxi Company Seymour 9151 . snd White Taxi Co. Seymour 1616 Street Railway Union Shows Growth i Loans - $50-$100 BY MONTHLY PAYMENTS I (-din Brothers id*r Street, Vancouver lild: I NEON DISPLAY WLBURN NEON LTD. â¢ lows nn. ion " THE FltlENDS AT THE |ALACE PARLOR W WEST HASTINGS Â»Te Ol.s English Pish ft Chip. â Condemns Action of Liberty League feÂ°fn',,D-t:--William GTeen, ft1 â¢l"A'"<â¢'an Federal K",,*0* condemned I _____. ,x.he L"* lâ¢yer* who iP-blic through the American h_. r. ,tht'V,pinion that TC ii*i5Â°5 Rt'lat'ons Act ! 'ne United States Consti- kÂ°J!'?j',ii" PMi< Opinion Le"te,pri,",,lurcÂ»' the Lib- 'ague lawyers was, in my vrttr"1 ami unethi- Mjtas the impression that the pc ment was made for the â¢ Jl influencing â¢dvance of the "onstitution-litv ffutes Act P-termino ltnaâT. ",f, th<*Â« attorneys ^-SfA?"0*.***^ Detroit, Mich.âThe Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employees of America concluded one of its most successful conventions Saturday, September 14, at the Book-Cadillac Hotel here. Detroit is the international hearquarters of the association, but this is the first time in 40 years that a convention has been held here. W. D. Mahon was re-elected international president, the office he has held for 42 years. He has headed the organization continuously since 1893. Edward McMorrow of Chicago, a member of the General Executive Board for 30 years, was unanimously elected first international vice- president to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William B. Fitzgerald on August 16. Communists Are Flayed The convention did not mince words with regard to the acts of Communists within the American Federation of Labor unions. The international office was ordered to take at all times whatever steps are deemed necessary to eradicate these trouble-makers from the divisions of the Amalgamated Association and to assist the entire American Federation of Labor movement in this respect. Pensions at Sixty-five One of the highlights of the convention was the adoption of pensions for international officers and employees of the international organization. The old-age benefits are to be paid international officers or employees of the international office who have reached 65 years of a, 462 New Union Charters To Teamsters Page Seven public opin- presentation .' "i the Wag- tho courts for â that Â» corporai nnd are â ii attorneys. !Â°N STAND-Tp^ ON THRUST AT IL DUCE â ">. Out. Mayor James and I-l.1"?."'â¢' of the States l"b"r ".sress of Can- m'igeS...iBizf.,0 the Ita_*- Â« the ]|â iV for "marks "sress. lailUx ''onvention of ifin.*"' ;lis, "ssl,',n of a resolu- IWv "," ,hc disPUte be- >Â» r .pr."1,'' Eti'Â»PiÂ«. Mayor â¢Â°S.Â» *''''", the Italian die Italian,, ",,"!, ''"'* "f Europe." K ml a'insH-.**vn"1'1 took ex- mis, tlV" lf thc statement crivât '."myor of Toronto _Td of mine is Ti 'weet'y) â¢en just That Woman a worm! ;. Yes, I noticed him up. â â â ,__,,â of ag and who have been employed by thi association for a period of 20 years or more. International officers or employees who become totally disabled also come under the provisions of these laws. Those eligible will be retired at approximately half pay. A fund for these pensions is created by the assessment of 26 cents a year to be paid in the members' December dues. In addition to the pension, there is provided the sum of $275 as a burial fund when the pensioner passes away. Membership and Wages Increase The Amalgamated Association came through the depression in excellent condition. President Mahon reported that during the past two years 71 charters had been issued and 23,538 members enrolled. In the last two years wages have been increased on the properties where members of this organization were employed to thc point where, in many cases, the scale is back to the 1929 level. Shorter Hours Demanded It was pointed out, in the president's report, that on the majority of properties thc eight-hour day and six-day week has been established, this being a reduction from former hours in the transit industry. However, the convention went on record as being in favor of further shortening the work week to bring it down to the 30-hour week without reducing the income of the workers. In the two-year period from I August 1, 1933, to July 31, 1935, the Amalgamated Association paid out in funeral, old age and disability benefits to members $1,984,868.74. The total amount paid out by the International Association and the local divisions since organization in 1892 is $19,788,187.78. Fred Hoover of Vancouver was re-elected to the Executive Board. A good sized organization of Retail Clerks are being organized in Halifax, N. S., and charted by the International. They will affiliate with the Trades and Labor Council there. The recent convention of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen, and Helpers of America, held in Portland, Oregon, was an enthusiastic meeting from beginning to end. There were 400 delegates present, representing local unions of the Brotherhood throughout the United States and Canada. Philip Brady, president of the District Joint Council of Portland, opened the convention. Ben Osburn, secretary-treasurer of the Oregon State Federation of Labor, and Gus Anderson, secretary of the Portland Central Labor Union, were the principal speakers representing Labor at the opening session. Both expressed themselves as highly pleased with the growth of the brotherhood in Oregon and especially in the Portland district, where the teamsters, chauffeurs, stablemen and helpers are about 95 per cent organized. Tobin and Hughes Re-elected The report by Daniel J. Tobin, general president, on the recent growth and success of the International Union was well received and highly praised by the delegates and visitors. Thomas L. Hughes, general secretary-treasurer, stated in his report that during the past live years 462 new charters were issued to locals in the United States and Canada and 11 charters to Joint Councils. His report also showed the wonderful financial progress made by the organization during all the years of depression. It revealed a member ship of 135,000, the highest on record. It was pointed out that this figure, in reality, means a member ship of more than 150,000. President Tobin, Secretary-Treasurer Hughes, and the members of the General Executive Board, were all re-elected unanimously. This has been the action of every convention since 1907, when President Tobin was first chosen chief executive of the brotherhood. Communists Barred Prominent among the resolutions adopted by the convention was the one barring Communists from the brotherhood. "No member of the Communist Party," the resolution declared, ihall be allowed to hold membership or be admitted to membership in any local union of the International organization. If by false statements such individual has obtained membership, he shall be expelled. "It is not necessary that the individual be charged with membership in the Communist Party admit his membership in said party. If the local union executive board, by a majority vote, are satisfied with the evidence presented that the individual is a member of the Communist Party or any branch of the Communist Party, the local executive board shall have the power to expel such individual after he has obtained a proper trial in accordance with our laws from the local executive board." Board Decisions Is Final According to the resolution the decision of the executive board is final with the understanding that either party has thc right to appeal to the joint council if one exists in thc district, or to the International Executive Board if there is no joint council. UNION TAXI CABS (RESPONSIBILITY 1* SAFETY J0U pay 0NLy fOR THE DISTANCE TÂ°U TRAVEL- ! UNION DRIVERS Rubber Workers Form International Union (By A. F. of L. News Service) Akron, Ohio.âThe newly organized United Rubber Workers of America International Union started off here with plans for a drive to enroll as members the 150,000 employees of the rubber industry. The first constitutional convention of thc United Rubber Workers, composed of delegates from American Federation of Labor Rubber Workers Federal Labor Unions, was convened here by William Green, president of thc A. F. of L. UNION OFFERS $1,000,000 President Roosevelt recently declined "with thanks" an offer of a loan of $1,000,000, made by President D. B. Robertson of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, to finance preliminary work incident to the Railroad Retirement Act. The law made it impossible to accept the "generous and patriotic suggestions," the President told Mr. Robertson. Canada's Next Government Will Be LIBERAL LIBERAL CANDIDATES IN VANCOUVER: IAN McKENZIE, M.P. (CENTRE) G. G. McGEER, K.C. (BURRARD) ALEX. MANSON, K.C. (VANCOUVER SOUTH) J. L. MacDOUGALL (VANCOUVER EAST) VOTE LIBERAL IN VANCOUVER AND GET ACTION ANNOUNCEMENT! Tax! Driven1 Union, Local 151, with to announce tha. the Star Taxi Co. Seymour 9151 and the Red and White Taxi Co. Seymour 1616 have signed agreements with the Local and employ ALL UNION MEN! WINTER DAYS WONT BE LONELY -- WE HAVE A TELEPHONE NOW! "I won't forget last winter In a hurry," said Mrs. Moonstone. "We had no telephone then, and, with Herbert away to much of the time and with the children at school, I spent many lonely days. "It will be different this winter. Now that we have a telephone, I won't feel cut off from the world." A telephone in the house prevents many lonely hours. B. C. TELEPHONE CO. 100 MB OBBT MITlaH COLUMBIA M-ODUOT. VIKINO ARROW Fine and CoarseâPIPE AND CIGARETTE TOBACCOâ10c Packages Bo not eoaafuu theee two tenia with otket tofco aauaaa. aetata* *a B. â¢. Whoever wrote the Ten mandaients made 'em short. Com- Theyi â aa Bat always be kept, but they cea Be BBBBstood.âWill Rogen. ih.I . Â°Â» 4m.- â pieaa.y oi concern on now to deal l ueauuet, a native of Ottawa an J an I _____Â«i____^__;" i ___Â£__," | tttto ffÂ»wing lists of families on | executive of the Confederation ]UI-__-5-â¢^?MI-L,*l-S*s i>____y_____Â«_kiii .-.. -i'oM'd-t' â " v<_Â»iu*" un .nne-t Italian) Page Eight THE LABOR STATESMAN October,! \nLiqk'tymmq ..MnVx' The Lucky Carl The Champagne I o/ Beers â¢ Due to special brewing processes aud extra long ageing In glass-lined storage tanks it has real vintage quality and natural sparkle like rare champagnes. AGE AND PURITY GUARANTEED BY $10,000 BOND LyCKV ,-f.ODi.Ci v_ COAST BREWERIES LIMITED VANCOUVKI. Oxened hy nearly NEW WESTMINSTER _,.__ British Columbia VICTORIA Shorcliott!crs. This advertisement is net published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by the Government ot British Columbia. 3,153,913 Members in A. F.J Unions, Sec'y Morrison Repo Atlantic City, N. J.âThe membership of the unions affiliated with the American Federation of Labor for August, 11135, was 3,153,_1_, Frank Morrison, secretary and treasurer pro tern of the American Federation of Labor, reported to the Federation's annual convention here. "The membership of affiliated unions for the year ending August 31, 1935," Mr. Morrison said, "is 3,045,347, an increase of 437,336 members over thc average membership for the twelve months last year. "The total membership for the month of August, 1935, is 3,153,913, whieh shows an increase of paid membership in August, 1935, over the average paid membership of the affiliated unions lust year of 545,902. "National and international organizations are required to pay the per capita tux upon their 1.11, membership and, therefor, membership docs not include members who are unernployÂ« ing the fiscal year." In analyzing these figure. Morrison said: "There are 31,291 local mi the 109 national and Inter] unions and 1354 local trade ai eral labor unions directly a. to the American Federatia Labor, a grand total of | local unions. "The average paid membra the national and international is 2,933,858, and the averagt membership of the directly a} local unions of the American ation of Labor is 111,489, mi grand total paid memb.ni 3,045,347." 92 9. vs VOTE FOR ALLAN J. McDONELL Conservative Candidate for Vancouver-Burrard ENOINMB, KECHAHXC AHD IMYEMTOB. With wills business Â«xps-_rltn.es. Freildsnt of ths MeDonsU Mstal Manufacturing Company Limited. Well snd favourably known In ths Industrial Ufa of British Columbia. A keen studsnt snd debater on Federal problems. DONT BE MISLED BY LIBERAL PROPAGANDA! BENNETT, THE MAN OF THE HOUR, IS WINNING ALL OVER CANADA. HIS GOVERNMENT WILL BE RETURNED. VOTE FOR ALLAN J. McDONELL SUPPORTING MR, NETT'S POLICIES OF PROGRESS AND REFORM. MARK YOUR BALLOT THUS: National Dividend Will Kill Sweatshops â¢ (W. A. Tutte, Social Credit Candidate. From the standpoint of ability, or capacity to produce and deliver goods, Canada grows richer every clay. Our output today, if all our plant was in use and all our employable unemployed were busy, would be infinrtely higher than it has ever been. So if the goods are available, or potentially available, and we only need moneyâwhich is a costless thing to createâto distribute them, then for Canada to remain poor any longer is like a man who starved to death while seated at a laden table. So Douglus proposes that money âcontrolled by the physical facts of productionâshall be made plentiful in such a way that it will not lose its purchasing power, which is the only virtue it has. And the most practical way of distributing this plentiful money is to pay it out to consumers in the form of a national dividend. While it is difficult to estimate the amount which could be paid in this way at the outset, the very minimum which Canada could pay right now, based upon figures of 1929 and not of those of 1935, would be not less than $22 a month to every man, woman and child in the Dominion. Imagine what a change this would make in our national life? The sum which 1 have mentioned is comparatively small, although an additional $88 a month coming in for every family of four, in addition to any other income earned, would seem like a fortune. Nevertheless, look at the matter from a trade unionist's standpoint. Can you imagine sweatshops operating when thc national dividend is being paid. Can you imagine labor being exploited BEN- Allan James McDonell VANCOUVER DRUG COMPANY, UMITED CUT-RATE DRUGGISTS WB ABB IHTBODUCIMO THIS Will OUB HBW lAHtTABV AKTI- SEPTIC. IT'S HON-FOISOXOUS AHD HOH-COBBOSIVS. FBIDAY AMD SATURDAY IPBCIAXiS â OCTOSEB llth and lath 48 .till I'api't.l.H ,16 old Flemish Envelopes .01 .r>n Qlycerlne and Rose Water, 8-oa .87 .to ami ..r, Thawplt (Cleansing Fluid) .14 I.on Beef, tron and wine 83 1.00 Pr. Reld's Hair Tonic 44 .50 Plnex at .r.o Calvert's Tooth Powder .33 .r,o i>r. Raid's After-Shavlng Lotion .87 .60 nr. Chase's Nerve Food 48 ,66 Aristocrat Cotton, 1-lb. mils .33 .75 Pr. Parrtsh'a Chemical Food. 16-os .41 .10 Dutch Props (Haarlem oil) .08 .25 Nnll Scrubs 13 ,5o Syrup <>f White Pine, Menthol, Eucalyptus Â«.â Honey .87 1.26 Vlnol .83 ,60 Pr. Reld's Neuritis Capsules .87 .25 Pr. Reld's Carbolic or Boraolc Ointment .141 .25 Cuaaon's Solid Urilllantlne .. M 1.76 Bohool Kits 1.47 Vancouver's Own Drug storee. We law Yon Monty. Twenty-one Btorec at Your Service. Telephone Your Wants. Gcorgianna: Aren't you gettingl Teacher: Junior, come up here Harry and Matthew confused? and give me what >'ou've got in Mildred: Yes, I get Hnrry con-1 your mouth, fused one night and Matthew the I Junior: I wish I couldâit's the next. ' toothache. Truck Drivers Are Making Prog Six new members were initial the last regular meeting ol Truck Drivers' local union, cartage companies in the city ready to give their employe increase in pay, but owing t lethargy of the employees in izing, no increases arc being When the men realize that I ing together they can get money, Immediate results-ill I as it is conceded by all ton that the present wages of drivers are too low in com. to their responsibility. you simply can't exploit anyon a private Income. It just isn't because it cannot bc done. And so, this national A whicll Douglas propose!, and would bc paid, without inei prices, without increasing taw without a lot of unintelligtt eminent interference would immediately abolish jl in Canada. It would stimulil dustry so that there would *. for thousands and thous-t those now on the breadline. It would make trade unioi joy to engage In, instead of j" lasting struggle against f with wage rates, laboriously. up the hill of the cost of DM to tumble down again each' depression arrives, like he u. Sisyphus in Creek mythology. It would, best of all, rail- possible the exploitation ofÂ« by another, by making it "P" that the threat of starvation be kept over the wage-earner. Every trade unionist M|j himself to think.ttalMNM be very. employers? You because you and ._ and if you want by profit-greedy tion, thc writer wi certainly cannot' supply it. Your editor nwÂ» I know well that to reach me at any time. Mayor McGeer's Messagi â tutor, Labour Stat, imam Vancouver, B.C., October iota. iÂ» Astoria Parlor On Non-Patronage List The Building Trades Council has placed the Astoria Beer Parlor on its unfair list because non-union men of several trades were used on the job when some alterations and renovations were made recently. It is pointed out that the employment of non-union and dual union men on alteration jobs is not always the fault of the owner, but sometimes takes place when the contractorâmostly of the peanut varietyâstate that they have union men. It later develops, however, that the contractor hires the cheapest labor he can And for the job and sometimes does the work at night when he figures the non-union men will not bc detected. Unless owners specify in their contracts that International union labor must be employed, building trades cannot do anything else but apply their unfair list. Â»AÂ«* â â¢_;(âI wUh to draw to tha attention ot tns "â Â»â 'â¢____. ubllcation tha fact that I have had tha honour to Â» mm Valuable pl _ as ths Liberal standard-bearer tor Vancouver-Burrnni LOS ANGELES CARPENTERS VOTE THIRTY-HOUR WEEK AND $1.10 PER HOUR Los Angeles, Calif.âBy a referendum vote the Los Angeles County District Council of Carpenters established a scale of $1.10 per hour for a 6-hour day and 5-day week. â¢Paction to be held on thi 14th day of Octobsr. As yon all know. It Is nay conld be r. illy belotisrln Leglola.r.e _ _,- - â- â â¢ - .. my belief that the o*Vn,,^jÂ£2n> c***i* .**?*.' ooul* Â»â¢ remedied by an intelligent nss of ouwj J cr.dlt rif-tfnllj belonging ts the oltlsona of ths country. **L{. elected to the LeglolatrVe Assembly at Victoria, not quit, two .â¢"â on s very ooc-slon In the House I brought to the attention ol '"jjjtn ., _ *-Â»___aeaveloÂ» In the House I brought to the attention_Â»Â» that by tha ns* of national credit and a real worlts P,ro,C*2,Â»7onÂ» it no excuse for unemployment ln this wonderfullyÂ«cÂ»."-^ conld â. -_â __â - aployancnt ln this wonderfullyâ¢Vf,__ SlS.-'i f* u"t Mnyoralty flection I mod the Sams "X**fZ a-_ rcsnltcd tn my election hy an overwhelming majority vots or _â orate of (.renter Vancouver. iÂ»Â»!_2 ... "."Jl"*' mÂ» t*.rm Â»" "â¢J"" â Â«* only has the taut rats bMÂ» %# Mat at thc um* time wc arc now author-sod to go alisad "J_*J_Â« SS?_i' * "S5*,_.,!I_1I *Â»â¢ ***** AÂ°Â«â¢YUdncV and Â» Oj*S-Wâ¢ J?0*_'!-n *ki*k will help to relieve the distressed condition emâ the Olty of Vanoonver. .. __Jh,n *}****? ,0 "Present Yanconvcr-anrrard In â _;_-Â»_'* * wlu PB ***** oM-eton advocate nnd demenci !___-.tft", *w*y '*Â°m ,hâ¢ o'tlscnc of thc oountrr ln the WJi___5 by the r'*"- **"*** *â¢ ******** ot a .rational â _-g_-Â«!__'__i made to railroad extensions, parte, construction be proceeded with. There ls no question about my election as Federal ** tc4 TfleT^*lllrVL*&*>^ "U1 "uiajjrivs --Â»22ft.*l*_t,l*t *â¢_â¢ Â«.Â«Â»-Â»l PÂ«-Ue rcnllie what la ^.^nrS11. â¢ppÂ»Â»lli_i jo you to elect me tc repreecntctlve from YancojWifc, a? ma. "â¢Jorttir that wlu lecve nn Impreaslon ln Â»Mtern Otatj* ^ Â«n_8t___ W S'*Sttm to *â¢ *Â»â¢ only way ont of w r a. a. -.com-". â¢**> â Llb.r.1 0.Â«;iJaÂ»S. Yanoon"-**"â¢^ the sjrtlJfl ana %***Â£*, he W *J!m 'i ****â¢"** throuib the ...nc. of Â» Hcdon.l Â»Â«?_Â«I_-T^ SUte. It le In title way ?nly thnt the wheel! of 'Â»â¢_&__Â« 0 tnm once more ln a nonrual way, nnd that tÂ» â ><!_â¢_<< 1 â 'â htUldla. of toau aid togSways, Â«Â«.*^jy_sÂ« of public building's, aal a liaml worts pw- The five Canadian ladies who received aeclammationsâYvonne, Annette, Cecile, Emile and Marie. Father's right hand pocket. regular tfffl in his rlgW
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