British Columbia Musician
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
contributor: Miller, Ernest C.
issued: 2024-03-26
issued: 1927-01-04
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note: Vancouver, B.C., January 4, 1927^8^>« Official Journal of the Musicians' Union, Local 145, A. F. of M. VOL. IV., No. ». PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL REPORT To the Members of Local 14$. A. F. of M., United States and Canada m ¥ 1 E ky GREETINGS: /^•LANCING over the achievements, conditions, ahd external relations of last year, one cannot but admit that the progress of the past few yean since the inception ef presenting 'annual reports, has not only been well maintained but also Improved. The' year of 1926, witnessed no direct onslaught upon our standards of remuneration such as what^Ww'Tilff to resist ln 1925. Our relations with the managers, it is our pleasure to state, have been very cordial and harmonious. Often Local 145 has borne the reputation of being an Intractable and self- seeking organization. Possibly this appellation may have been gained by the determined stand at various times, for what we believed to be our just rights, or lt may be in our persistent methods of tracking down the non-union player, or yet again in the strict enforcement of discipline among our members. If the description of our society Is on account of the three last mentioned definitions we offer no apologies but rather accept the dubious title with good grace. However, those who characterize us as a totally selfish body without any qualification, do so undeservedly to our good reputation. Not only has our Local through Its membera given. Its services generously for worthy causes, particularly at Christmas time, and throughout the year have donated various sums in hard cash to philanthropic institutions etc.; but even when manager- have pleaded for the displacement of an orchestra in order, to reduce expenses—though we may not agree with the managerial policy, which in our opinion has necessitated such a step—yet we have associated ourselves with their desire, and consented to the discharge of our musicians, BAND AFFAIRS HPHE policy adopted by the Parks Board in 1925, was adhered to for 1921, vis…
has type: Newspapers
spatial: Vancouver (B.C.)
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language: English
lat: 49.2611110
long: -123.1138890
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Vancouver, B.C. : Musician's Union, Local 145, A. F. of M.
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