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[The Labour Statesman]
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Canada Needs a lot of new blood in its Federal and Provincial Parliaments to speed us towards industrial recovery. or f/hoWNED AND OONTBOU-ED' ^ ff ™* mE VANCQDVER TBftDESAND ifeBQft COUNCIL SUPPORTED BY SIXTY-TWO L£>GAL UNIONS Higher Wages and Shorter Hours Is the Big American slogan now being used in efforts towards industry recovery. ... 0.-425-. ^VANCOUVER, CANADA, MARCH.M934 Price, Five Cents Now it's up to the Provincial Government Labor Delegation Obtains Interest of B. C. Cabinet QRGANIZED LABOR'S DELEGATION returned from Victoria VT with greater confidence in having* much of its legislative program enacted than it has for a great many sessions. The delegation received a very sympathetic hearing and more than the usual interest was taken in obtaining explanations and further information on the suggestions put forward by the delegation. In presenting this program, Chairman Herrett of the British Columbia Executive of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada informed the Vancouver Trades and Labor. Council that the delegation met the entire Provincial Cabinet, and feels that a start will be made this session on some of the proposed legislation. Three Dollars Strong Vote for For 65-Hour Contributory Week The delegation, composed of C. E.. Herrett ot Vancouver, R. W. Nunn I Purchasing Power and B. C. Markets of Victoria, and P. R. Bengough Vice-President of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, presented the following legislative program, compiled by the Vancouver, Victoria and Prince Rupert Trades Councils and unfons in all parts of the province. To the Hon. T. D. Pattullo, Premier, and Minister of the Government of British Columbia. Gentlemen: We respectfully ask your sympathetic consideration of the following suggestions for legislation, presented by .the British Columbia Executive of the Trades and Labor "Congress of Canada. Representing, as we do, working people who are those suffering most during these so-called depressions, our organisation has for many years been compelled to give intense study to the causes of unemployment and to formulate policies for its relief. V/Ve present our recommendations with the full knowledge and belief that such legislation in effect would bring about a betterment 'of social and economic conditions, not only of the people we represent but would be in the best interests of all the people of British Columbia. Pot many years past we have emphasised the reduction in the hours . of work as the only means of-creat- ing opportunities of employment. We are convinced, and believe you must agree, that thousands of British Columbians now unemployed will not be re-established in gainful em- . ployment until the hours of labor are reduced. It is also impossible to have a recovery of business until such time as the people of this province have sufficient purchasing power to balance their productive ability. We ask you to use your influence to discourage all efforts put forward to reduce waj.es and salaries, and to condemn policies of economies and retrenchment as these only intensify the depression, being immediately passed on to the merchant and others whose lessened business results in more unemployment Unemployment Insurance We Wish to impress upon you the necessity for enacting legislation to establish > a system of contributory unemployment insurance. Such legislation is now in effect in 18 differ- «nL countries, giving protection to many millions of people, and in no . country where it has been established nave they reverted back to their previous methods of handling unemployment. The plight of our people demands that all obstacles be removed and such legislation be immediately provided, i. Six-hour Day v For the purpose of distributing employment as the only means of «M*<«ratj__y more Job opportunities, in the face of machine production, we self-it your support for the passage of legislation limiting the hours of work to six hours per day and a five-day week. As previously emphasised, the re duction of purchasing power causes further unemploVment. We, therefore, ask your support and influence in maintaining wage and salary standards. We suggest that your Government can set an example in this respect by restoring the salary and wage cuts which have been made in the case of its own employees, school teachers and many others who are affected directly and indirectly by Government action. v" Public Worluy _. ', Notwithstanding the money expended by the .Government in direct relief there has been no reduction in the volume of unemployment during the past years, but on the contrary it lias continued to increase. % We At the regular meeting of the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council, the Executive reported that the London Grocery (Robson Street Branch) employed a boy for, sixty-five hours per week. He had to deliver goods and collect money and received the sum of $3 per week, less 90c deducted for various funds. At another store of this notorious company (Grandview) a boy was deducted %'- for some goods that he damaged when a 100-pound sack of potatoes he was carrying on his bicycle caused him to upset. This firm is noted for the low wages and long hours forced on its employees, although it is not the only one that thrives on exploitation. The Executive reported that the Johnson Motors, Broadway and Granville, was employing a boy nine hours a day, six days a week for $2—that's right—per week. . The British Columbia Executive of the Trades and Labor Congress took this matter up with the Provincial Cabinet, showing the necessity of a minimum wage act covering all workers. The cabinet endorsed the idea and it is possible that such an act will be placed on the statute books at an early date. Two more employers who had their- Blue Eagles taken away because of "chiseling" made their realize that it is necessary tp assist, peace with .lie.-I--|lA,.recently J>Z those in immediate need, but just as' strongly contend that efforts should be directed towards the provision of employment at real wages, in order that the number forced to rely on public authorities for relief be reduced to a minimum. We,- therefore, strongly recommend your Government to use every means at its disposal to create and stimulate employment hy undertaking to repair and construct public buildings and other useful and necessary public works, and that men employed on' such work receive the trade union rate of wages and shall not be exploited under the guise eft receiving relief. Minimum Wages Act We favor the establishment of a Minimum Wage Act for both men, women and boys, but strongly recommend that legislation be so worded that it would prohibit one person from employing another for less than a stipulated amount; that there be no exemptions, no loop-holes and a prison sentence for second offenders. Hour, of Work Act We favor an amendment to the Hours of Work Act which would prohibit one person from employing another for longer than a stipulated number of hours per day; exemptions only in cases of breakdowns, same to be protected by the stipulated hours per week. Relief Camps We recognize the responsibility of the Dominion Government in respect to single unemployed men, but at the same time urge your support in bringing about a more humane method of treatment for these men. The work undertaken should be necessary, for which decent wages should be paid. Young men should not lie compelled to leave their homes and go to these camps as the only way to secure assistance. We also call your attention to the fact tha' in cast* where • met.''*!,.*, discharged from Dominion relief camps, the. Dominion Government refuses further' relief, and municipalities must extend relief or permit starvation. (Torn to Page 4, Col. 2) Repentant Bosses Regain Blue Eagle making full restitution to their employees, paying all costs of investigations < and adjustments, and posting bonds to insure future compliance with the codes for their industries. The largest concern was Wulf Brothers, Inc., men's clothing manufacturers of New York City and Troy, N. Y. It was "de-eagled" for paying less than the $14 minimum wage specified by the code for that industry, and the code authority refused to supply the firm with NRA labels to sew in finished garments. In his neace-pact with the NRA, William Wulf, president of.the firm, agreed "to make full restitution of' all back wages, including overtime, to my employees so that after such restitution they Bhall have received all amounts which were due them under code provisions." The back pay wil^ amount to several thousand dollars and will be determined by a check-up, under NRA auspices, of the firm's books. Wulf also agreed to post a $25,000 bond to insure performance of his agreement and future "good be havior." The other case involved the Tropical Ice Cream and Sherbet Company, Tampa, Fla. It lost its eagle for wage and hour violations and, according to its own statement, loss of the NRA emblem caused a 60 per cent slump in the firm's business. Insurance After a lengthy discussion on the subject of unemployment insurance, the recommendation of the Executive of the Trades and Labor Council to request local unions not to get at variance with the demands that they themselves originated and instructed their own officers to carry out for contributory unemployment insurance, was endorsed by 46 to 9; This action was taken1 because the Workers' Unity League has put oil a campaign among our affiliated unions urging them to demand non-contributory unemployment insurance. We are just about arriving at the stage where unemployment insurance legislation may be enacted, when along comes this group to muddy it up. Organized labor feels that if it pays for this unemployment insurance directly instead of indirectly, that workers will be sure of getting'it, and also would have some say in the operation of the act. At the last convention of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada in Windsor, Ontario, the-delegates attending from all parts of Canada, most; of whom were unemployed, unanimously passed a resolution instructing the Trades and Labor Congress officers to continue to press for unemployment insurance on a contributory basis, in harmony with the British Trade Union Congress and International Federation ».. , n _ ,.. , of Trade Unions. IflS-l FaCKerS UniOtt Union Workers Safeguarded On United States Public Works WE DO NOT PATRONIZE The Olympia Theatre 2381 East Hastings Street Stanley Theatre 2750 Granville Street Edison Theatre ' New Westminster Projectionists' Union and Trades and Labor Council Deep-sea Fishermen Want Debt Act Changed At' the request, of the Deep-sea Fishermen's Federal Union of British Columbia, Percy R. Bengough and Tom Moore of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada are attempting to get the Attachment of Debts Act changed so -that any fisherman who works on a. share basis cannot hsve the entire amount of his share garnisheed. At present, if the entire amount of the debt equals the amount of the earnings for any trip, the creditor can take, the entire •mount. The fishermen do not want to evade the obligations to any creditor, all they want ia to be placed on the same basis as a man earning a ■alary or wages, so that the courts would have tbe power to decide what proportion of the earnings should go towards paying tbe debts. Iron Workers Start On Second Narrows Bridge Forty members of the Bridge and Structural Iron Workers' Union are busy on the job at the Second Narrows bridge, preparing it for the reopening, which has so long been in doubt.- Next week ten more will be added to this group and there will be a merry tattoo on the steel until it is finished, which may. be early in June. Joe Rankin, the business manager of the union, reports that this is the only steel job now nnder way, but expects that the public works which are beeing mooted will enable him to put a lot more members of the union to work. The Vancouver,4, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council went on record as unanimously endorsing the strikes of the Lumber Workers in British Columbia. While the Council feels that the Workers' Unity League, an offshoot of the Communist Party and the Third International, which is attempting to control the striking loggers, is not the best form of organization for the workers, and strenuously opposes the dual, disruptive and "boring from within" tactics of that organization, the Council does not desire to put any obstacles in the way of the loggers' attempt to better conditions. In the past', the lumber workers have been hard to hold together for any great length of time and, although they have tried all forms of unionism, none, seems to hold them. Twenty years ago the International Timber Workers' Union, an industrial union of the A. F. of L., was busy in the British Columbia woods, and exceptionally strong in the State of Washington..- It kept growing and finally went O. B. U., having at that time almost complete control of the logging workers in the province. Finally it went over to the Communist Party and the Third International. When the first slump hit the lumber industry the bosses got busy and it was not long before the union closed up. Some time later the I. W. W. obtained quite a control in the woods, but once more a slump gave the bosses a chance to pick and choose, with the aid of the Carrall and Cordova streets employment agencies.' Since that time many spasmodic attempts have been made, but the blacklist worked against organization, and the employers have been able to introduce almost unbearable conditions into the camps. The organized lahor movement supports tho present struggle of the loggers, although not entirely in accord with leadership assumed hy the Workers' Unity League, who assume that leadership fot jpro_p_-_ ganda purposes "and for stirring up strife, rather than desiring to better the conditions of those whom it leads. Postive action- to prevent contractors on public works financed "by Untile' Sam from discriminating against union workers has been taken by Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes. The regulations also apply to all work under the direction of Harry L. Hopkins, CWA chietfain. : Politicians, too, must keep hands off, Ickes .declared. In this connection, he said, he had received protests because he and his subordinates were ignoring "influence," but that policy will be continued. ■ Union workers, both skilled and unskilled, must be obtained through local unions in the places where projects are being constructed, Ickes ruled. Only when the unions are - unable to furnish the qualified men within 48 hours may contractors apply to. the United States Employment Service. Make* Chiseling Costly Inspectors employed and paid by the PWA to check on hours, wages and other labor conditions will also be instructed to see that this feature of the employment regulations is complied with in all cases, Ickes said, and added: "Any irregularities regarding wages and hours and in hiring men will mean that the contractors' money will be held . up and they will be left holding the bag. I am going on the theory that the way to stop chiseling is to make it expensive."'' . Ickes declared he is determined to prevent contractors from ■ importing men into communities where local workers are available, a practice that was widespread under the construction program in the Hoover administration. , .' Workers Stranded In many instances workers .brought into the communities were paid such low wages that they were forced to apply to charitable agencies for relief, and when the work was completed the contractor moved out and left the men behind. Both Ickes and Hopkins stated that there must be no discrimination against workers because of their economic views, and they insisted that every man must be free to join any union he chooses and that he shall not be penalized for protesting against conditions and demanding changes. ? Lumber Wprkers Are l/\ Appreciates Help Not Easy To Hold The Fish Packers' Federal Union No. 40 of. Prince Rupert has obtained a wage increase' of Be per hour and a further agreement adjusting wages every six months, according to word received by P. R. Bengough from Thomas 11. Elliott, secretary of tbe union. Several years ago the Fish Packers formed a union connected with the O. Ii. U. but conditions imposed upon the men, and the fact that they could not obtain any local support in negotiating with the companies, ended in the union applying for a charter from the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada. This new agreement, which they have had signed, is the first fruits of the new move and this has been obtained by ^--negotiation and with the support of the Prince Rupert Trades and Labor Council and the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, through the medium of P. R. Bengougn, who supplied the union with a lot of valuable material. Retail Clerks and Factory Civic Work Done On Relief Pay Basis The organized labor movement has opposed the plans of the City Council, Parks Board and Water Board, whereby relief men are put to work on relief pay plus an extra dollar or two. When its opposition ' waa ignored by these bodies, organized labor succeeded in raising the scale proposed by these authorities. That these schemes will work to the detriment' of men who are usually employed on civic work, goes without saying, for we find that in the case of the plans of the Water Hoard, the work will be done at a cost in wages to the Board of $1.20 per man per day. The Dominion and Provincial governments will pay the balance. Under these circumstances, how can we expect these municipal bodies to revert back to using their regular employees, unless they come under the relief scheme? The Trades Council has informed the governments that it is strenuously opposed tir tfttrfOTm bf exploitation "of labor. Ottawa Endorses Labor Resolution ONTARIO BOYS' WEAR COMPANY IS UNFAIR Vancouver Trades Council received a communication from the Toronto Joint Hoard, Amalgamated Clothing Workers' Union, stating that the Ontario Boys' Wear Company is practically the only non-. union house in Ontario manufactur-'°" Commons recently, ing men's and boy's clothing and is Ie wa9 introduced by A. A. Heaps Ottawa.—A resolution calling on the Government to take immediate consideration of "the necessity of reducing the hours of labor of those engaged in industry and to also increase the purchasing power of the masses" was indorsed by the House being operated under sweat shop conditions. Workers receive from four to six dollars per week for unlimited working hours. Members of organized'labor in British Columbia are requested to make a note of this firm. y BRITISH JOBS DROP London.—A seasonal drop in employment in January added 164,989 persons to the list of Great Britain's jobless, bringing the total to 2,389,068. "Words, once spoken, can never be recalled."—Wcntworth Dillon.' * (Labor, Winnipeg North), and accepted by the Government. Hon. Hugh Guthrie, minister of justice, who was acting house leader at the time, declared that one of the difficulties in carrying it out was -that the provinces contend that hours of labor are a provincial matter. With the principle adopted it is expected that the Dominion's forthcoming program of public works for the relief of unemployment will embrace A short work day and Week. Mr. Heaps suggests a 20-hour week. Good temper, like a sunny day, sheds a brightness over disquietude. —Washington Irving. , Retail merchants and groups of manufacturers are getting together to control prices and the mad competition which increases one group's business at the "expense of another. In every instance, however, we know that the brunt of this burden has been borne by the employees. Wages have been slashed to starvation minimum* and longer hours have been imposed upon those who would retain their jobs at any price. These employees were often of the type who, if they faVorad a union at all,, wanted it on the dollar-a-year basis. No organization can be kept alive and useful on that basis, hence these employees have been among the unorganized groups. Now that the employers are making a move to control prices, organized labor thinks that the employees should also get together to control wages and hours. With this in mind, the Trades- and Labor Council is asking employers to provide for representatives of workers in the discussion, and, failing that, offers to help organize the employees to obtain higher wages and. shorter hours. The following recommendation of the Trades Council Executive was unanimously endorsed : Whereas, retail merchants, manufacturers and contractors are forming organizations for the purpose of co-ordinating methods -of -— doing business and to obtain legislation regulating competition, etc.; and Whereas, employees of these various firms are tbe biggest factor in '. these businesses and cannot beneficially be left out of any plans governing the operation of same; and Whereas, wages and working conditions of these employees must be considered in the plans proposed by these organizations; . Therefore, be it resolved, that this Council, composed of 64 looal unions, provide for employees' reprcsenta-— tion in the proposed discussions; and Be it further resolved, that the. Council, composed of 68 local unions, - hereby offer its services to help in the formation Of organiza_;•>«« composed of groups of the employees affected in the proposed plans where no union exists. EAGLE SHOE COMPANY LOSE UNION LABEL Word has been received from the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union of Montreal to the effect that the Eagle Shoe Company is not entitled to use the Union Stamp of the Boot and Shoe' Workers' Union, because of unfair conditions existing in this factory, which the union has unsuccessfully attempting to combat. Union workers are urged to note the. name of this firm. Percy R. Bengough spoke ever CKWX, 1100 kilocycles, on Wednesday evening, on behalf of the Trades and Labor Council. Similar talks will be given every Wednesday evening from 7:15 to■ 7:30. Organized labor is urged to draw this to the attention of those whom they would interest in the' trades union movement. T sfl. 880 '*3plH ?«»i _noqe-j jo iujiuj. ■ -f. - * ■ 4. .' • - . , .' ,.._*.'. ..-■_. . ■ ■ ■■■■" . . ' ■. '.*:", ■ .-_■*•". t ■ ■ ' '. '*'!■ r^;, ■. , ■ S! tir THE LABOR STATESMAN March., 19j4~ Traded Union Directory LABOR HEADQUARTERS, 529-531 BEATTY STREET Vancouver Tradss and Labor Council — President, C. McDonald; general secretary, Percy R. HengougIt. Or_ice, MS Labor Headquarters, 6J1 Beam? St. Phone 8*7. 74... Meets In Labor Hall at I p.m. on. the flrst and third Tuesday- in month. BaJ-eiT and OonlsoUone-T Worker*' Ixx- satuttoaal Cnlon, Local No. 4«s. meats flrst and third Saturday In month at 7:00 p m. at Labor Head' quarters. President, R. P. Davis Secretary's Office, Room 104. Labor Headquarters; Hours 1:10 a.m. to It noon. Phone: Sey. 1141. Beverajre Dispensers' Union, local 678 —Meets last Sunday In the month at I p.m., 402 Homer Street President. C. R. Leer: Business Agent, T. J. Hanafln: Office, 402 Homer Street: Phone Seymour 4783, Bayview 1658-K Hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bridge and Structural Iron Workere, Local 97, Int. Assoc Meets every second and last Wednesday, Hall 311. . T_abor Headquarters, at 8 p.m. Pre*.. It. McDonald, Fran. 1567-R; Secretary. J. P. Rankin. .(Bom 311, Labor Headquartera. Phones: Office, 8ey. 7495: Re-ldence, High. 13.9-L. Building. Trades Conncll, Vancouver— Meeta aecond ahd fourth Tuesday In Hall -15, Labor Headquartera. Prealdent, £. H. Morrison; secretary-treas- ,' u'rer, ' w. Page, Room 301, Labor Headquarters. Phone Sey. 7495. Barbara' Journeyman International Union of America—Local lto, meets aecond and fourth Tuesdays In each ' month. In Hall No. 3, Labor Headquarters. President, F'red Dawe. Sec.- Treas., C. E. Herrett. Office. 304 Labor Headquartera Bookbinders' Local Ho. 105, Int. Brotherhood— Meets second Tuesday In month at Professional and Business Woman's Cluh, Empire Bldg.. 003 Hastlrtga W. President. P. J. Milne. 1465" I', ndr-11; Secretary. Fred Klri- 3131 Portland St.. New West- Inits sella, minster. Bricklayers and Masons International Union no. 1—Room 309, Labor Haarl- quartere. Meeta aecond Wednesday, In Hall No: 3. . President, L. Padgett, Phone Bayview 1568-R; Secretary, W. S. Dagnall. 1442 East 20th. Phone Pair. 146-R; Pin. Sec, Albert Wright, 1340 East 29th, Phone Fair, 5559-X. Camp and Mill Workers' Federal Labor Union No. 31—Vancouver and vicinity, mee..s every second Wednesday at 8 p.m., at 544 Powell Street -E. President, T. Sade; Secretary, Umezukl Taknlchl. Typographical Union, MO. aae—Presl. dint, C. S. Campbell: Vice-President, ' T. A Holland: Secretary-Treasurer, It H. Neelands, 300-2 Labor Headquarters. Meets last Suifday of each month at i p.m.. In Hall Ne. 1, Labor Headquartera. — NOTARY PUBLIC r. R. BENGOUGH ' Secretary Trades A Labor Council -Mom MO—531 Beatty Street Phones: Sey. 74.6-8271 Union-Made Shoes CORNETT BROS. A CLARK 33 BAST HASTIMQS STBBBT Florahelm, Strldera, C. Ii. A C. Men's and Touth'a Classified Ads. BAT-IS Hastings Steam Bathe Prices: Private, 40c aad SOei Public, Me ' - 760 Haetlnga Street last. DEHTISTS Sr. W. A. Butlsdge, 108 ..actings West. IfOTABY TUBLIC P. X. Bengough Labor Headquarters. Labor Stateeman, Labor Hsadquarters. Demand VAN BROS.' Pure Apple Cider LIONS GINGER ALE or ORANGE KIST The only Union Soft Drink Firm In Vancouver! _ Phone: _______ M 1055 Tsrnoa Dr. The Labor Statesman Published last Thursday in month, at Labor Headquarters, Vancouver, B. C. •>' Owned by the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades ' and Labor Council. H. W. Watts, Man. Editor. ' PRESS COMMITTEE: , J. Price, Chairman; P. R- Bengough (Machinist Trades); R. H. Neelands .(Printing -Trades); W. l>age- Dan Mc- Rherapn (Building Trades); B. Showier (Teaming Trades!; T. Hanofln (Beverage Trades); C. Herrett (Label Trades); Bert Speed (Transportation Trades). Phone: Seymour 8379 Vancouver, Canada, March, 1934 Mei _ Han Employees' ■feels nrat Wednesday at 105 Eaat Pender Association— f each month t at i p.m Prealdent, D. Squalr; Treasurer end Business Agent, w. J. Scribbins, ItOi Pender St. E.; Secretary,-J. Tarbuck, 2517 Weat 25th. OIvlo Employees* ateete nrat and month At ll( Union, Local __ third Fridays In tbe Bast Pender, at I p.m. Prealdent, P. Floyd. 2275 Bast Mat St.; Secretary-Treasurer, Oeorge Harrison, .427 Triumph Street El._tr.cal Workers, Local 213, Interna- third Monday, at > p.m., at Labor Headquarters. Present, J. M. Beezer; orrn.;!''" n i V" •"*"'{. "_' "' Morrison. Sey .610 0r "<!ad<ll"»l'l«». Phone Plrs Plghters, Ho. IS, International Association of—Meeta 2nd or 3rd Thursday at 195 Bast Pender. President. N. McDonald, lilt McLean Drive: Financial Secretary, C. A. Wataon, 1626 Bast 19th Avenue. Machinists' Looal (OS—President, Thos Sills, 1362 Burrard St.; Secretary. P. it. Bengough. Office. Boom loo. Labor Headquartera. Meeta on aecond and fourth Tuesdays In Hall 111. Milk Wagon Drivers Bad Dairy Employees, Local 4M—Office: 101 Labor Headquarters. Meets second and fourth Fridays in Hall No. 1. President, G. T. Blackman: Secretary- Treas., Birt Showier. 2841 Triumph; Phone High. 6327. Motion Picture Projectionists' Union, Local 348, I.A.T.S.E. and M.P.M.O. —Meeta 11:45 p.m. first Wednesday each month In the Elks Club, 901 Dunemuir St. President. L. Clark. Ehone Sey. 0670; Secretary, J. H. ..-site. Box 345; Rusiness Manager. F. O. Graham, phone Trln. 670S. Musiolans' Mntnal ProtsotlTe Union, Looal 148, A. T. ot _t_—Meets at the O.W.V.A. Auditorium, second Sunday at If) a.m. President. J. Bowyer; General Secretary, Edward A. Jamie- son. Office, Suite 107-311 West Pender Street. Phone Douglas 2220. Painters, Decorators aad Paperhangers, Local 188—Meeta aecond Thursdays nt Hall No. 2. President. H. a McDonald. 146 West 20th; Recording Secretary and Treasurer, Boot. Stevenson; Financial Secretary, Ed. Smith. Office: Room 318, Labor Hendqunrtera. Phone Sey. 3609. UNION DAIRIES ' Vancouver ASSOCIATED DAIRIES, LTD. Fairmont 1000 VALLEY DAIRY. LIMITED Bayview 553 ROYAL DAIRY, LIMITED —r— Fairmont 1254 -• VANCOUVER HEIGHTS DAIRY Highland 2228 STEVE'S DAIRY Bayview 2192 New Westminster ASSOCIATED DAIRIES, LTD. New Westminster 1445 North Vancouver ASSOCIATED DAIRIES, LTD. North 122 » ALL UNION MEN The above companies deserve your patronage WAR! WHERE WILL IT START7 The munition makers are working secretly and to capacity, preparing various nations for another slaughter. Great armament firms in Sheffield—manufacturers xtf shells for Britain and other countries—- have adopted "camouflage" plans; to' keep secret from the public the ex tent of the output. The great armament firm of Krupp'B in Germany has increased their employees from 46,000 of a year ago to 60,000. In this country Port Colborne Nickel Refinery in Ontario is working on a 24-hour basis and 850 -more workers hfive been employed recently. Here again secrecy is being observed and every effort being made to keep the destination a secret. The United States is going to build 120 new warships, and Japan ia working- at fever heat on armaments in order to extend her sphere of influence over the whole of China. 'Polan_. has greatly, increased her War Ministry's budget.- Tne Bruno munition works in Czecho-Slovakia have .taken on 1000 new hands to fill orders from three nations, says the British United Press. Belgium s Minister of National Defence is making a plea for more and heavier armaments. France increases her heavy outlay on armaments on the excuse of a possible German invasion. Australia fears an attack from Japan and starts a huge armament scheme. Down in South America they are ordering munitions either for revolution or aggression. This is the news we gather from various publications and the indications are that preparations for war are on a very much larger scale than prior to 1914. This advertisement is paid for by Local 4S4, Milk Salesmen and Dairy Employees' Union. "BUILD B.C.PAYROLLS" til* Drivers, Bridge, Wharf aad Dock Builders. Local Mo. 9404— Meets every Friday night at • o'clock In 132 Hastings St. w. President, J. McCuffie: Jaa. Thomson, Secretary, P. O. Box 130. Phone Sey. 7_7«. Plumbers and S-semnt-.rs. Mo. 170, International Association—Meets every second Friday In Hall No. 2. President, c. Little: Financial Secretary. C. Pritchard, phone Kerr. 106-1.: Financial Secretary's Office, Labor Headquarters, Rooms I0.-7. . .___ _._. _„—Meet?* Labor Headquarters, first nnd third Mondays "' l_.:15_a._n. and 7 p.m. President. Street and Bloctrle Ballway IMon.sr Division Mo. 101—Meelk Ilendquurl at 10:16*1 T. it Carson J. P. Pittendrigh and Business Agent, Fred Griffin. Office: Corner Prior and Main streets phone Trln. 4630. Recording Financial Secretary I Secretary. Sheet Metal Workers' Association. Looal Union Wo. , 380- -Meets second . and fourth Thursdays In Hall No. 3. Preeident, Thos. Burke; Business Agent and Secretary, O. MacPherson, ' 301 Labor Headquarters. T-jtl. stage and Boa Driven, Local 151 —Meets aecond Monday at 6 __m. and second Tuesdny at 10:30 a.m. Prealdent. W. Sweln. n. Office: 100 Labor Headquarter*: phone, Soy. 7436. Tailors' Journeymen Union of tiastrlao,, Monday, each month, I p.m. Executive meeu fourth Monday of every month In Labor Headquartera Presl- dent. Colin McDonald: Secretary, W. Local MO. 178—Meetings held aecond W. Hocken, 161! 13th Ave. B.; Financial SecreUry. H. Nordlund, 1130 13th Ave. X. Thsatrlcel Stage Employees' Onion. Looal 118 of the LA.T.O.B. » X.T.mt.0. Meets second Tuesday in 1-n.bor Headquarters at 9:30 a.m. President, Oeo. W Allen: Recording Secretary. H- Pearaon; Business Agent, 8yd. Summers, address. P. O. Box Til. Thanks. Miss Landert V I . ' MISS ' Prsda Landsrt paid a compliment to Paclflo Milk —«-—whea aaexpectedly, ia conversation, she said: "It is exceU- ent. it goes well ia everything and keeps nicely." Thank yon. This compUment, coming np nn- i premeditated, slum yon have found the milk good. Pacific Milk 100 per cent. British 'Columbia Owned and Controlled PLANT AT ABBOTS1-OBD Ualo H. F. STORRY ft CO. TAILORS Style Fit snd Workmanehlp (luaranteed A. B. • ATBBBT, __—__■_. _ S.jm.ur I3S3 MS Cras-Vtlle H. (Upstairs) TO BOYCOTT SWEATSHOPS Over in the United States, the organized labor movement, is making tremendous strides, owing to the impetus given to it by the National Recovery Act, Besides building up a big membership it has taken the lead in getting the general public, to boycott any and all linns who lo.se the "Blue'Eagle" through not living up to the requirements of the National Recovery Act, and this appears to be so eagerly adhered to by the purchasing public that these chiseling firms are soon ready to play the game. News items appearing elsewhere in this paper are only a few of many instances where the de- eagled firms quickly pay up after.; the boycott gets well under way. Over here in Canada there does not appear to be any likelihood of IJie government issuing Maple Leafs to firms who treat their employees like human beings, but judging by the reports just being made about sweatshop conditions before the Parliamentary Industrial .Committee at Ottawa, and what we know about the same conditions here in Vancouver, there is certainly a crying need for some means by which the general public can be organized to boycott such firms. We have not any hope of effective action coming from the. | government, for these conditions have been known to every government that ever held office in-Canada, and this new stunt will probably be the card upon which the government will contest the next election. Promises to clean up such a mess as is now being described—and will be described right across Canada—will be a winner for re-election. After that, organized labor will be. left to battle it out with the still flourishing sweatshops. Probably this is now a good time for organized labor to plan a huge membership drive, and, instead of using a "Blue Eagle" or a "Maple Lear' card or label for store or ■oods, the UNION LABEL and HOP CARD can be brought into action in designating fair firms, as against the ever-growing sweatshops in our midst. We feel that some such method will have to be adopted to even give effect to the new mini- IJ mum wage act which our-Provincial nVo'v-trtriiLMit indicates it intends to enact And if the workers on this side of ^be line are as leady U> organize as those across the line have been since they were "protected" by the NRA, it will not take very mfl.h effort to build up local unions covering almost every line of business in Vancouver and in Canada. can be checked! and" wealth producers given a greater share of the good and beautiful things of life than they have hitherto enjoyed. If our legislators persist in remaining blind and apathetic to. the crying needs of a huge army of workless wealth producers in a province that has long boasted of its natural- resources, then who can tell what may happen when the government has failed to scotch the economic chaos', which must inevitably grow worse if no real effective measures are taken to increase the purchasing power of every citizen in the province. Organized lSbor feels that there is not any need for very much delay. We are fully aware that, in the past, such bodies as. .economic councils anil com_missions. have been . long drawn out affairs, which have given -the impression that it was simply a means for delaying, action. We hope that we are wrong in regard to the one being planned by the Provincial government, but we Insist that there are a number of remedial measures that can. be immediately adopted, which will greatly relieve the present condition "of affairs among the. workers. That is the most important issue today, and our eyes and ears are on Victoria. ~ Department stores seem to be among the worst offenders who impose - unfair 'conditions upon their employees. Nothing could be more petty than the actiohjif one of these brought to our attention this week. It appears that employees in the wool department of one store are compelled, to purchase wool from the department and make sweater suits to display among- their friends, despite the miserable wages which they receive. Members of the Loggers' Association are again' pleading poverty. This trade has been notoriously unfair to its employees, and the trades union movement has battled it out will) them time and time again. We have vigorously protested against the unnecessary slaughter of human life in the woods ahd the terrific destruction of the forests. We repeat this and again point out that most of these logging concessions are held by foreign interests and we feel that it's about time that the lumber industry was entirely government owned. THE STRATFORDS ARE "STEPPING OUT" TONIGHT 'TPHIS it going to be a big-night for Mr. and Mrs. Stratford. The Dunhills telephoned to invite them to a dinner-dance, and they can hardly, wait until it's time to go. "It's great to be going somewhere for a change," said Mr. Stratford, "Thi« It the first invitation we've had for an aige." "And you know why," said hit wife. "While we were without a telephone our friends couldn't get in touch with us. Now that we have one again, we'll be hearing from them often.'* . , « • Nowadays most invitations oome by telephone. B. C. TELEPHONE CO. NEW DRINKING CUP TOP \+-JUST HOLDS A SWALLOW (mUIIMi Sir Henry Drayton has come here to tells us how things should be run and is being applauded by the out- of-date quacks who continue to advocate more and more economy in every line of activity. We note that the people who advocate this line of bunk are the people whose stomachs are well filled and whose steady incomes remove them completely from the people whose everyday struggles to obtain a decent livelihood is one of the outstanding inequalities of our present system. Economy is no solution to our problem in view of the tremendous output of goods whic_h infest the market through the lack "of .purchasing power of the masses. EXTRA1 SPECIAL LIQUEUR1 *r WPP FLASK *t*?U ,n>rf a* >""*-- *5&QbL\*\Tt5& m 26«z. 40 ounce. "•~:~"]<i'*"*. Ml This advertisement is not published or displayed by the Liqnor Control Board or hy the Government of British Columbia. A. E. HARRON Phone N. V. 134 North Vancouver J. A. HARRON Phone Fair, ill 56 Tenth Ave. E. Q. M. WIU-IAMSON Phone Fair. 134 65 Tenth Ave. E. ijarrmt $ro0. & Wtlltmnaon FUNERAL DIRECTORS 65 EAST TENTH AVENUE PHONE FAIR. 134 RED STAR DRUG STORE 'The Mail Order Druggist" We .Bts-fc* a Sp.olal -.Sort to Get Goods Oat ay First Mall After Bso.ipt at Your Order. COK-TEH. COBDOVA AMD "'»«"■'■ VABCOnvBB, B. C. teN is its own reward.« No given for plowing under WATCHING VICTORIA Organized labor in British Columbia has its eyes and ears on Victoria. Never before in- the history of this province has a government been given such a mandate—as has the present one-r-to make* radical and effet-rte'-sMwa* on economic conditions. ' Some of. our readers may pity us for expecting the government to live up to its promises or to make the necessary social and economic changes that the electors seemed to desire last year, but we feel that the Liberal party realizes that it. must, at last, heed public opinion, and furthermore, that probably the result of the coming Federal election might In- decided on how the Liberal government in this and other provinces acted when put to the test. Organized labor feels that .its program of reforms for social and labor legislation, as presented to this and former governments, is the means by which the ever-growing discontent San life Assurance Company of Canada THE report of the Company for 1933 is one of consistent and constructive progress. Its achievements enhance the impressive record of public service it has rendered during the sixty-three years of its existence. In 1933, as in the preceding three years, people generally experienced exceptional anxiety, the result of incomes licing either impaired or entirely cut off. At such a time the unfa-ling aid and security of life insurance proved of very great value. In this service the Sun Life Company bore a worthy share. During the year it paid out (exclusive of policy loans) nearly $100,000,000 to policyholders and beneficiaries. Similarly, during the four years of depression it has paid out over $380,000,000. Notwithstanding these substantial payments, the Company, during the same four-year period, inereawxl its assets by $55,000,000—its insurances in force by over $307,000,000. Sitty-third Annual Report—1933 ASSURANCES IN FORCE, December 31,1933 - - '- • - This large amount, the accumulating estates of nearly a million Sun Life policyboldere, will become payable to them or their dependents during this /rnrration u stabiliring factor of great social and economic value. NEW ASSURANCES PAID FOR - - - - - - $2,770,453,871 216,567,441 INCOME _■'■_>. - - - - - - • • DISBURSEMENTS - - - - • • . EXCESS OF INCOME OVER DISBURSEMENTS PAYMENTS TO POLICYHOLDERS AND BENEFICIARIES During the year 1933 - • - • • - .'.. Since Organization - • .^-. . . .-. . 152,235,821 127,505,801 24,730.020 97.157,059 800,170,033 •-v... -!.-J^#/&4-(.'t. .ASSETS,. Bonds: gorerninent, municipal, public utility and,others; stocks; prrfmrred and common; loans on mortgages; real estate; loans on Company policies; cash in banks, and other aisetit LIABILITIES Almost nine-tenths <■( ihi> -nu. represent* the policy reserve—thf amount set aside to guarantee all p.,Ii< v payments as they become due. 624,146,035 009,965,832 PAID-UP CAPITAL ($2,000,000) and balance at credit of shareholders' account • • - - - • • $3,342,547 RESERVE for depreciation—in mortgages and real estate 4,885,904 SURPLUS ... - • N - . ? - - - 5.951,752 , vrar- $14,180^01 The valuation of bonds and slocks has been made on the basis prescribed for all companies by _ . the Insurance Department of the Dominion of Canada and in conformity with the basis '"authorised by tbe Departments of Insurance of the various province* of Canada. Policy liabilities have been valued by the full net level premium method, a standard more exacting than required under the stringent provisions of tbe Dominion Insurance Act. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada >fl "V - ;,-"* 3^~' f ■ March, 1934. ?:+#■ '• ». THE LA'B-dR. STATESMAN sags, ii '. i - *■** =afc Page Three Legislative Program Presented By tabor Congress Officials V.tf . r ■ ■ ■ , qPHE FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM of the Tradej *' and Labor Congress of Canada was presented to Prime Minister Bennett arid members, of the Dominion (jpvernmcnt on February 13th, by officials bf the'tongress and an associate delegation of Canadian representatives of affiliated National and' International Canadian represen Unions. *** Our representations each year since your Government assumed office in 1930. have .covered in detail most ot the matters which we desire to bring to your attention-..today. For this reason we have, not considered it necessary to refer to most ot them in other than general terms though we would be pleaUed to discuss more fully these items at any time. ■ •'■ • The list is necessarily a long one, including aa it does, not only subjects of general interest, but also a number of importance to particular groups of our membership. This, as you are aware from the published reports of the Labor Department, covers all grades of workers organized in some sixty national arid international organizations with over 1500 local unions and branches' throughout the Dominion. Employment and Uncnmployment Relief The denial of the right to work to several hundred thousands constituting the unemployed army jn Canada creates a' condition serious enough to .warrant the use of the residuary power given to the Federal Government by the British North America Act to ensure peace, order and good government. The proposals which we herewith submit seek to secure action in three ways. First: By provision of work to eliminate unemployment. Second: To adequately provide -for the needs of _those-._in want through unemployment, and Third: Measures to cope with future unemployment in an organized manner with the object of preventing to the greatest possible degree ts recurrence. — Provision of Work: This, we bell, ve. can best be accomplished by the' initiation, in co-operation with provincial governments and municipal authorities, of building projects financed in such manner as to avoid creating additional burdens on the taxpayers. Such action would pro vide immediate employment on the work undertaken and because of the wide ramifications of the building industry provide a stimulus to industries generally, thus giving additional employment for numerous other workers. Without entering into detail as to the many classes of building and construction projects that could be included in .such a national program, particular attention is directed to the advantage which would accrue by encouragement of the clearing of slum areas by public authorities along with the provision of facilities for the obtaining of mortgages at low rates of interest over a long period of years by individual home builders. . As a further means of providing employment as well as in the interest of public safety steps should be taken to eliminate grade railway crossings by constructing either subways or bridge.. . Reduction of Hours: To bring about any permanent improvement in the employment situation it is obvious that the hours of labor should be reduced commensurate with the increased productivity of machinery. ■In doing so the purchasing power of the workers must be maintained, as it is only by mass consumption "that mass production is possible, without creating recurring periods of intense unemployment We submit the government has a responsibility to lead in this direction and thus set an example to privately owned industry and therefore ask that on all government works and, as far as may be practicable in the purchase of all government supplies, the' six-hour day and five-day week should be established as the maximum hours of employment and the wages paid should be such as to entail no reduction in the aggregate earnings of those employed. To further advance the reduction of hours, as a national policy, efforts should be put forth to secure similar action on the part of provincial legislatures, especially where federal government funds are being expended. Unemployment Insurance: The request for the enactment of a nation- al scheme of unemployment insurance ■ toward which employers, workers and the State would con- —tribute ia again reiterated. Promises held out that this matter- would be definitely dealt with have not, so far, been fulfilled, although two Federal- Provincial conferences, which workers were led to_l___iev«.-were-«tlled prilr-SHly'Tor the discussion of this subject, have been field in the last two years. The volume of unemployment existing is not, in our opinion, a sound reason for further delay in the enactment of this much needed legislation. Temporary Relief: While recognizing that the payment of direct relief is no remedy for unemployment, but on the contrary does, in some instances, lead to an aggravation of the situation, nevertheless provision of this character has been, and still is, essential in ' every part of the Dominion. The action of your Government in co-operating with the provinces and municipalities in the payment of this ."dole" has been appreciated though we have reason to know that in many quarters the relief provision has not been adequate and we believe that the Dominion Government should insist upon at least a minimum standard being observed. We note with commendation that agreement has been reached to continue participation with the provinces in the payment of direct relief in addition to the undertaking of a program of public works end we would urge that this policy be continued, so long as the need for direct relief exists. Relief Camps: At our last convention vigorous protests were made in respect to certain phases of relief camp Activities. In some instances works »ro being undertaken of a permanent construction charactertn the plea that they would hot otherwise have been carried oui. All-uch works should, in our-opinion, be'can- structed in conformity with the pro- v-siohs of the Fair Wage Act, 1930. One of the declared objects of the establishment of relief camps, namely, to relieve job competition in industrial centres, is being defeated by camps being established in or adjacent to cities such as Kingston," Trenton, Toronto, etc. This policy has resulted in intensifying the unemployment problem for married resident workers who now find themselves in competition for the few available jobs with single men brought in to the district for.camp employment. - - , The cash allowance given to these men over and above the cost of their maintenance in camp is. totally inadequate and should be increased sufficiently to enable these workers to better prepare themselves to be self-sustaining while subsequently seeking employment in their respective occupations. - Under present -conditions '■' camp workers have no present or immediate prospective purchasing, power and to that extent camp projects are of no assistance towards reducing the number of unemployed. Employment Service Council: Last year we directed attention that no meetings of the Employment Service Council of Canada had been held since August, 1930. We believe this Council, established under the provisions of the Employment Service Co-ordination Act of 1918, can be of great/service in advising in respect to the many phases of the employment and unemployment problems and would therefore urge the calling together of the members of this Council at an early date. National Planning: The fact that so much poverty and misery exists in the midst of plenty is evidence that our present industrial and economic machinery is not functioning in a manner that best serves the interests of the people as a whole. Uncontrolled competition, as so ably stated recently in the Senate by the Rfr. Hon. Arthur Meighen, "when applied between gigantic units of capital in the form of machinery, only determines their destruction." The most serious ill effects of this falls upon the wage earner and the small investor. It is to avoid conditions of this kind and to build up a more ordered and beneficial economic and industrial structure that we urge steps be taken towards the establishment of codes of fair practices in industry. These to be along lines most suitable to conditions existing in Canada. A necessary step in this direction is the,establishment of an Economic Council whose main purpose would be to give constant study to the economic changes taking place, in industry and agriculture, especially in respect to the questions of distribution, purchasing power, displacement of labor by machinery and similar matters. Railways and Commercial Road Traffic We are pleased to note that some measure of agreement has been reached between the Federal and Provincial Governments'for the more effective control of. road transportation with the object of protecting the public who use the highways and eliminating the unfair competition with railway transportation systems. Many of the decisions of this Federal-Provincial Conference .are in harmony with proposals which we have previously advanced and while it is recognized that responsibility to give effect to these lies primarily with the respective Provincial Legislatures, nevertheless we trust that the Federal Government will continue its active interest in this important, matter and give all necessary support towards, ensuring effective control over commercial road transportation throughout the Do minion. Representation on Appointed Bodies The policy inaugurated during the war period and developed by subsequent governments of seeking tbe co-operation of organized labor by ory bodies established to deal with matters affecting the interests of wage earners is one that provides opportunity, not only to protect workers' interests, but also because of their close contact with prevailing conditions in industry, to contribute something of value in respect to the matters being dealt with. It has been noted that this policy of co-operating with labor has been gradually abandoned during the past three years. Nevertheless we sgain urge that on advisory or administrative boards already established or that may be set up to develop national recovery plans, to deal with employment and unemployment, or other matters where workers' inter-' ests are particularly affected, that provision he made thereon for one or more representatives of labor appointed from nominations submitted by the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada. Fair Wage Act Though this Act has been in force ment and which are essential to prevent abuses. , ""r°T * We would again ask that 'the Act be amended by repealing Clause 2, Section 3, which exempts front >ta provisions certain! classes of work formerly! done' on the job but now often carried out in established workshops. We would also ask that the Act, should be extended so as to cover all undertakings financed wholly or in part by Dominion Government funds and to companies or commissions operated by or on behalf of the Government. . ' In connection with the operation of the Fair Wage Act it is also urged that all water-borne contracts of - the Dominion Government., be made with Canadian, ships only, manned by Canadian personnel and paying" wage -rates recognized in Canada for the respective classes of crews. Old Age Pensions To secure uniformity throughout the Dominion of application of the Old Age Pension Act we request that the Federal Government now assume the full cost of the same and direction of its administration, and, failing this, thin, the Clause demanding rive years' provincial residence be repealed. We further, request •that the Act be amended to reduce the qualifying age from seventy to sixty-five years. ' - British North America Act Amendments Over a numebr of years Labor has emphasized. the growing need for complete- revision of the British North America Act so as to bring its ,..,„,, ,,,,,,„,. provisions into harmony with present direct attention to the hardships day conditions. The difficulties in | jmposed upon letter carriers and reaching agreement for uniform leg- other )ow paid g_.a<_es by the Salary islation and simultaneous action to Deduction Acts of 1932 and 1933 quest that this Act be.amended to read''- * "Any printed article requiring Canadian copyright must be printed from type set within the borders of the Dominion of Canada, or from plates made from type set within the confines of the Dominion of Canada." •"'.•• Labelling of Poisonous Materials - To protect the health of workers against the unrestricted use of poisonous materials, it is requested that more stringent regulations, be enforced governing the description of materials used in the manufacture ' of -paints, lacquers and such products, when same are put up in cans or other containers for sale to the trade or to the public. Civil Service Matters Restoration of Salaries: The action of the Dominion Government in putting into effect a deduction in salaries was closely followed by large institutions and employers generally throughout the Dominion. This decreased purchasing power has served to intensify the unemployment problem and it is our studied opinion that a restoration of wages and salaries would, at this time, demonstrate confidence in the future of Canada and the new buying power thus created assist materially in—increasing employment. For these reasons we urge that ,the Government set an example to other employers by restoring the salaries of Civil Servants to - their former status and further that the statutory increases be given to which* the various grades of employees are entitled. In this respect we particularly UNION TAXI CABS GRAY CABS LOWEST RATES IN VANCOTTVER No Charge for Extra Passengers. Union Drivers. You only pay for distance you actually travel! SEY. 7131 v ■*■■ B. C. MOTOR TRANSPORTATION LTD. . ,.' enforce the same.in all provinces has been clearly demonstrated by the meagre results of iriterprovincial conferences held during the past two years. To overcome these difficulties and give undisputed authority to the Federal Government to deal with matters affecting the Dominion as a whole and particularly in respect"to" such important subjects as unemployment insurance, minimum wage laws, regulation of hours of labor, etc., we again submit that this matter should be given immediate consideration. Taxation and Money Matters - Banking and Credits: Our views on this question were made known last September to the Royal Commission on Banking and Currency in a brief submitted to that body. Summarized this suggested: (a) That owing to the rapidity of changes in economic conditions, both nationally and internationally, revision of the Banking Act should be made at less than ten-year periods. <1>) Expressing the belief that the banking and credit system controls the economic destiny of the community, the principle of nationalization of the banking system was supported and the establishment of a Central Bank endorsed., .*.. (e) Penalties were requested for violation of provisions of the Act by charging higher than 7 per cent interest and the opinion expressed that the lowering of interest rates paid to depositors should be made to reflect itself in easier credits at lower interest rates than presently charged. (d) Directing'attention to the stagnation of the building industry, caused by the difficulty experienced in' securing mortgage money, the suggestion was advanced that trust and loan companies should be able to discount their mortgages with the proposed Central Bank or some similar government authority. Further, as trust and loan companies have developed business-along parallel lines to that of chartered banks, that under proper safeguarding chartered banks should be given the privilege of making loans to their customers for home building purposes where t Ife amount of the mortgage would not' involve large sums. (e) Interlocking directorates of banks was denounced as restricting free competition and thus placing the national control of credit in too few hands. (f) Loans to brokers for stock market purposes to be either prohibited or stringently regulated and similar control exercised over speculative investments of banks in industrial concerns, where the same is likely to result in over-capitalization. (g) Suggestions were advanced that where public works would be enhanced by the carrying out of any public undertaking'the government should use its own credit by the use of non-interest bearing certificates (new currency) to the amount involved, subject to a percentage of this being withdrawn from circulation each year proportionate to the decreased value of the asset created. (h) That employees of banks should be given the right of association in organizations of their own choosing; the principle of j-aUi bargaining in re-fcjjr<$ClSi~uv.iiv,n'S of employment established and fully protected; to. provide means for the jgg_______l lrPttl°"ifnt stt any diffimtr leg islation should be enacted bringing all banking institutions within the jurisdiction of the Federal Industrial Disputes Investigation Act Interest Rates: As one means of making capital available for the development of industrial enterprises we propose that interest rates on government bonds, mortgages and other issues over which the government might exercise control should be reduced. Sales Tax: By a provision of the sales tax, printing establishments and earnestly request .that this legislation be not renewed. Superannuation: The request is reiterated that superannuation be established for "prevailing rate employees" so as to place them on an equal basis in' this respect with other employees of fhe Government. ~ Canada. Shipping Act Co-operating with the National Association of Marine Engineers of Canada, an affiliate organization of the Congress, revision of the Canada Shipping Act has been sought for several years. Last session legislation was introduced in the Senate (Bill J.) giving effect to this request and incorporating a number of changes previously asked for by the Marine Engineers of Canada. This, however, was not proceeded with and we urge the re-introduction of legislation at the present session of Parliament to revise the' Canada Shipping Act. In respect to this we would ask that provisions incorporated in Section 772 of Bill J. (1933) be changed so as to read: "No ship other than a British ship, of Canadian'registry shall take part or engage in the coastal trade of Canada. Unless this is done Canadian coastal trade will be open to ships of any part of the British Commonwealth, irrespective Af the conditions under which crews are employed. We. are informed that the laws of New. Zealand and Australia protect their seamen engaged in coastwise shipping from unfair competition of this character. In any legislation that may be introduced revising the Canada Shipping Act we would ask that opportunity be again accorded representatives of the National Association of Marine Engineers of Canada to confer with the officers of the Marine Department on any changes which materially affect their conditions of .employment. Criminal Code Amendments The - omission from the Criminal Code of the clause defining the right to peaceful picketing is resulting in an increasing number of attempts to prevent picketing of any character and in conflicting court decisions in respect to picketing. To clarify this situation and enable workers to know when they are acting within the law we again request the Insertion of the clause, previously "contained in the Criminal Code, defining and legalizing peaceful picketing. Since the enactment in 1919 of Section 98 of. the Criminal Code we have each year sought its repeal and the' restoration of the Code to its original form, believing that the new section unduly restricts freedom of speech and assembly. We once more ask for the Criminal Code to be amended in harmony with this request International Labor Organisation The importance of the work being done by the International Labor Organization warrants the continued friendly support of the Government and we again urgently request that not only should the Government be well represented at the annual conferences of -this body but also that the employers' and workers' deletes, appointed as provided in the __SKS3_asrfr%-_ffl»-s. should be accompanied by at least one adviser each, a* without such assistance it is impossible to properly participate In the w6"rk~6f "the conferences. Further, we would ask that these appointments be made in sufficient time to allow the delegates and advisers to become fully informed respecting the numerous items on the agenda of the conference. War and Disarmament It is gratifying to note the support given by the Canadian Government to all international efforts towards disarmament and establishing of world peace. Notwithstanding these it is apparent that the strengthening of armed forces is proceeding rapidly in many countries, which might. certain printed matter, imposed August 1931, was designed to create employment in the printing trades . and that this has been largely nulli- .sincc 1930, no effect has been given (fled by a provision in the Canada tc Section 6, which makes provision. jCopyrurht Act allowing for printing for regulations Jo govern many i being done from plates made outside phases of Fair Wage Act enforce I Canada, we. would, therefore, re- tax, doing business to a~Iess amount than|at ^y tim ctate an 0Btbreilk- oT $3000 per year are said to be,war ^th the' inevitab|e rcsu,t of thc exempt. This discriminates unfairly degtruction of human lives. Being against the larger and more respon> una|terably opposed to war we be- sible printing establishments and we lieve thAt there should be no declar- herefore ask for the withdrawal of ..tion of war by Canada until a this regulation. referendum of the people to sanction Protection for Printers such action has .been taken. Believing that the special tax on Immigration During the past year considerable publicity has been given through the Press, both in Canada and Great Britain, to proposals for the bringing of immigrants to Canada. Our recent convention expressed itself very definitely that until those resident in Canada are assured ot.ep- WHOLESOME BEVERAGE, B. C. Bud ia a pure, healthful, invigorating and delicious pale lager that has been perfectly brewed and matured. Only the very choicest of rich malt •elected hops and tested yeast are used in its manufacture,. You can always depend on the quality and flavor of B. C. Bud—that, is why it has become such a favorite among those who appreciate good lager beer. '*>"**■ "British Columbia melt bercrages are now obtainable at Government Liquor Stores at the new low price. A PRODUCT OF COHST BREWERIES LIMITED •'■ VANCOUVER. B.C. Also Brewers and Bottlers of: OLD MILWAUKEE LAGER SILVEt SPRING LAGER ENGLISH BITTER BEER BURTON type ALE XXXX INVALID STOUT This advertisement is not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by the Government of British Columbia. portunity to maintain themselves through their own labor, there should be no modification of the present immigration restrictions and no encouragement given directly or indirectly by the Government to schemes of subsidized immigration. Particular attention is directed to the need for strict enforcement of the Immigration Regulations prohibiting the entry of contract labor into Canada and in respect to this matter we would again urge that the Alien Labor Act be revised and the responsibility for its administration placed with a Minister of the Government. Legalizing Sweepstakes Recognizing that sweepstakes and lotteries conducted under various subterfuges are prevalent throughout Canada, we again reiterate our request of last year that legislation be enacted making legal the conducting of sweepstakes under government supervision and control. J. A. P. Haydon Sajrs i —Thc Premier -repMBttto "the~propo-~ sals in detail. He explained at great length the difficulties confronting his government, emphasizing the huge interest charges Canada must meet. The provinces, he said, are very jealous of their, rights, and- it was with some difficulty that uniform action had been secured on unemployment relief. To amend the British North America Act, he suggested, was not a simple matter, but the obstacles were not insurmountable. » - Unemployment Insurance So far as a national system of unemployment ' insurance was concerned, he thought something might be done, probably along the lines of the present old age pension system. The Dominion pays 75 per cent of the cost of pensions, the remainder being found by the provinces. All the provinces nave not come under the plan, and Mr. Bennett expressed a doubt if (hey ever would. The Premier made it clear he was opposed to repeal of Section 98 of the Criminal Code, but he promised to study a proposed amendment to clear up the misunderstanding concerning peaceful picketing. . Insurance Companies Help in Many Fields Behind the imposing figures which mark the annual reports of our great life insurance companies lie significant facts which may escape the notice of the casual reader. None of our great institutions are more concerned with .insuring people's- lives. Their business extends to a wide class of people. It is broadly based, the great majority of insured being those of limited inoome and of widely diversified occupations. The investments of insurance companies are equally diversified, both serve to stimulate business and provide employment. One cannot conceive of a curtailment of the functions of these companies that would not profoundly and adversely affect the whole social structure. .,-' . m^^^'Maiticaxyn' oT Hiis ft revealed in the sixty-third report' of the Sun Life Assurance^ Company of Canada printed on another page. Here is an organization that, last year, paid out $100,000,000 in benefits of various kinds to its policyholders and their dependents. Thousands received such payments last year from this company, neither as doles nor charity but as a right. Other life insurance companies made similar payments in varying degree. In these times when the most burning question of the day is how to preserve our economic equilibrium, often accomplished only by giving from those who have to' t h ose who have , not, the fact just cited is a luminous example of how these insurance companies have evolved a systematic, safe and scientific way whereby a man may provide, at little inconvenience, during his productive period, and without forfeiting his self-respect, for the lean years, ahead. There-are other features in the report well', worthy 6f note, among them the huge sum of two and three- quarter billions of dollars of assurances now in force and which will be payable to the insured in this generation. The increase in assets of over $55,000,000 and of- insurance in force of over $300,000,000 during the' last four trying years, is another notable achievement. -Page Four , THE ' nrowifl. nri^*tT ■"""t LABOR STATESMAN" March* 1934 K^ep Hands Off NRA Program or Duck, W& fells. Politicians POLITICIANS have been warned to keepUheir hands off the administration V recovery program—or remember to duck. .' ". President Roosevelt, addressing the 48 state directors of the National Emergency Council at the White House, where they .had been called to receive instructions, declared: 'a '■_.., "I .want you to. be absolutely hard boiled if you find any person within your own states who is trying to get political advantage oxii of the relief of human needs. "You will have the backing of this administration 1000 per cent if you hit the biggest political boss "IB the United States on the head 'in carrying out this order." ' The President said the country must be made to realize that the relief program—and he included the National Recovery Act, public works and "all of the other ramifications"—is based on "a conception that is far beyond local politics or the local building up, either of a political machine, or a party, or personal machine." He added: , - "This work has nothing to do with partizan politics—nothing at all. We are not the least bit interested in the partizan side of this picture." Another interesting statement by the President was that he had been told by a railroad president that his road was showing increases in all classifications of freight. This was interpreted as indicating that "we are building up" in every section and that practically all industries are going ahead. '**■ . r For Gold Weather Driving— WINTER GRADE HOME GAS "You Can Buy No Better" .#.'■■ . HOME OIL DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED ■^OO iSfeR CENT BRITISH COLUMBIAN •ASK YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR CARHARTT'S OVERALLS AND GLOVES UNION MADE Vancouver Supply Depot, Fargey Agencies, 600 Mercantile Building Safeway$tore§ j. -IDENTIFIED WITH BRITISH COLUMBIA! . JN realising that the growth and prosperity of British Columbia depends on the sale of her products, Safeway Stares feel proud ' to be British Columbia's largest customer of food products. When you patronize a Safeway Store you are contributing to the prosperity of British Columbia. WITHOUT WASTE Demand"-" i DAD'S ORIGINAL OATMEAL COOKIES A Health Cookie Simply Delicious I DAD'S COOKIE COMPANY Phone Bay. 8780 2625 Wast Fourth Ave., Vancouver INDEPENDENT UNDERTAKING OO, LTD. o. rxAXK nwuui ■ AROI.P X. »DWiKDS 70S w. Broadway -"sir. Fruit and Raisin Bre»d, Pastry, Meat Pies, and Pumpkin Pie*. THE ESTHER BAKERY Phons: HifhUna 1308 3728 HASTINGS STREET EAST Wh.n B.tt.r C.k.s and Pastrlss ' an Mads. Watt Make IbI Golden Rule Bakery OO., JJTD. TWO ADDRESSES: 987 Granville St. - Say. 8686 898 Granville St. - Say. 2641 The London Bakery Gold Wheat Bread Fairmont 112 439 7tk Ava. E. Vancouver Safety Deposit Vaults Offer you absolute protection for your securities at less than a cent a day. BOXES, f2.60 A YEAR UP. Hours: 8:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays: 10 to I p.m. 402 WEST PENDER STREET BOILER MAKERS CHARTER SIXTY-FIVE NEW UNIONS Kansas City, Kan.—J. W. Davis, assistant general president, International Brotherhood of Boiler Makers, Iron Snip Builders and Helpers of America, announced that since the beginning of the union's organizing campaign last August, 66 charters have been issued, resulting in an increase of over 1(1.00(1 to the membership. . • Humanity is easily satisfied. All we want is extremely low prices on everything we buy and top prices on everything we sell. . LABOR DELEGATION (Continued from Page 1) Education We strongly protest against the curtailment of educational grants which may result in lessening the education facilities for ot_r children. Whatever the failings of .the present system the .future citizens of our firovince should be guaranteed' at east the same opportunities for education as our generation has enjoyed, even though interest and profits are not paid in so doing. Taxation We urge that the Income Tax be amended, lessening the tax on smaller incomes and placing the burden on those best able to afford it. We suggest that incomes up to $3000 be exempt. In our opinion lIn' 1 per cent tax is unjust and should be repealed. '-\ Comp.rtsation Act In view of the great hardships being suffered by compensation cases, where compensation is based on average earnings (which now, in most cases, includes long periods of unemployment) we ask that the rate of compensation be based on the rate of wages being paid to the workman at the time of the injury and not ,on average earnings with unemployment periods included in the average. Also that the rate of compensation be increased to .76 per cent, and the Act be extended to include casual workers. Sickness and Invalidity Insurance We strongly ask the Government to bring in an Act covering sickness and invalidity insurance. Automobile Insurance ' We also ack for legislation compelling all automobile owners to carry (lability insurance for the protection of their passengers and the public. Co-operative Marketing and Track Licensing Acta We ask that before such legislation is enacted employees in the industry be given every facility to present their side of the question. Truck and Bus Transportation We urge strict regulation of these means of transportation, in regard to rates, hours and wages of em- filoyees. We also request that no icenses be issued for the operation of truck and buses' on routes paralleling that of any existing railway. Moratorium Legislation With a view to giving more protection to unemployed citizens threatened with the loss of their homes, we ask for the enactment of legislation similar to the Debt Adjustment and Orderly Payment Acts passed by the Manitoba^ Legislature in 1932,/ with an extended protection against sale for arrears of taxes. Tax Penalties We also sale that legislation be enacted to prevent cities imposing penalties or interest charges on tax arrears, in excess of interest at current rates paid to banks or by sale of bonds, by the said cities. Industrial Disputes Act We suggest an Act in conformity with the Alberta Act aa amended in 1928, which covers all trades and, callings. Boiler Inspection Act Believing that the Boiler Inspection Act of British Columbia is operated in the best Interest of all concerned, and that the inspections made by the; Provincial Government inspectors has been of the highest standard possible, we are not in favor of the Act being amended to place inspection in the hands of private interests. Parliamentary Unit Debates Division At the regular meeting of the Parliamentary Unit, held Monday, February 26th, considerable discussion topic place between supporters of various political parties, each claiming his particular party was the best. This, however, did not result in any dissension, as it was more of a friendly discussion, but it did bring out the fact that the workers are still very much divided on the political field. At the present time the Unit is asking the affiliated unions to ballot on the question of making application for affiliation with the C. C...F. Up to date, 15 unions have voted for, and four have voted against. Delegates also reported that various measures were being taken to obtain the opinion of their membership^ on the subject. The final returns are to be in by March 26th. ; — The organizing committee will be active during March, when several organizations will be approached in connection with the work of the Parliamentary Unit. Delegates from the Canadian Pacific.. Railway Express Employees asked the Unit to take up the question of reducing the Chauffeurs' license fee from $4 to a basis where it does not mean that the worker has to pay a license fee in order to work. These men contend that the ordinary drivers' license fee, plus a little extra for the cost of examination for chauffeurs, is sufficient. Other local unions1 of chauffeurs, along with the Trades Council, have taken this matter up with the Government again at the present session. Increased Membership Cheers Tacoma Unions Tacoma, Wash.—The growth of the trade union movement in this section is well indicated by the fact that the Tacoma Central Labor Council now has the best attendance in fourteen years. Each meeting is a capacity one. This development lias been largely accomplished during the past year by the labor of the officers of the Council. In addition to the organization of many new unions, a number of old locals which had withdrawn from the Central body reaffiliated and are helping to build up a united labor movement. , The Central Labor Body is waging a'particularly vigorous campaign to persuade the citizens of Tacoma generally to withhold their patronage from all business concerns that refuse to pay decent- wages and adopt reasonable hours in accordance with the fundamental principles of the&rade union movement. Professional Engineers Want All Best Jobs The Vancouver Trades and Labor Council and Electrical Workers' Union 213 have gone on record as strongly opposing the efforts now being made by the. Engineering Institute of Canada and the British Columbia Association of. Professional Engineers to have the Engineering Act amended so as to prohibit any but professional engineers acting, as engineers, foremen or gang bosses on public or semi-public work. The Engineering Institute of Aje.=n"w7endorsed asking ^^^fl^,j^ the Trades Council to turn over the duties of its Legislative Committee to the Parliamentary Unit in order that the Unit will have a greater field of activity. Hotelmen Oppose Beer Licenses For Cafes Hotelmen, representing 275 hotels in the province of British Columbia, decided at a meeting held in Vancouver this week, to continue opposition to licenses for sale of beer and light wines in cafes and restaurants. The meeting was held by the Hotelmen's Association of British Columbia,' and this action was taken iir view of the efforts being made to have the Liquor Control Act reopened in an effort to amend it.to include cafes and restaurants. Considerable sums of money have been invested in remodelling beer parlors, and they do not consider it fair o**fetracut-Km good business to introduce more competition into that field. After meeting the representatives of the newly formed United Hotel- men's Association of British Columbia .it was stated that the members found themselves in harmony on all major points, and that the differences were minor. In working for better service for the .tourist business, as well as for the communities in which the hotels operate, the associations will, co-operate in' common. BY ORDER Roadside notice posted in New England: "By order of the selectmen, cows grazing by the roadside or riding bicycles on the sidewalks is hereby forbidden." ' Chauffeurs' Licenses That tbe tax be set at a nominal figure, 'sufficient 'only to meet the cost' of examination. Respectfully submitted, BRITISH COLUMBIA EXECUTIVE TRADES AND. LABOR CONGRESS OI? CANADA. C. E. He. '-.JtaMSfi. 3BlWWw«!rs2ft iHLs-t^aM»w(>__-iy' Percy Ji. Bengough, Vice-President, Trades and ' tabor Congress of Canada. Instructions of the Department -of National Defence for administration of relief camps, In chapter 3, section 9, it reads: "Unless otherwise directed, the local, branch of'-the Engineering Institute of Canada, in conjunction with the Provincial Professional Engineers' Association, will be given the opportunity to recommend candidates for appointment as engineers, assistant engineers, foremen or gang bosses." Delegate Neil, Local 213, reported on the efforts being made in this direction by the engineers, and, on motion, the matter was left in the hands of the Executive to take up with the proper authorities, protesting against any curtailment of the opportunities for advancement for workmen in the way of gang boss, foreman and other positions which can be ably filled by one having experience and not necessarily having had the privilege of a university and becoming a member of the professional engineers. Portland Street Car Union Wins Pay Boost Portland, Ore.—Another victory for organized labor in Portland was achieve/Pin the decision. of the Arbitration Board which heard the wage controversy between the local Street Railway-men's Union (International) and the Portland Traction Company. The board recommended that the six-hour day be retained and that the wage rate be increased to 72 cents per hour,- which brings the hourly scale up to that paid in 1930. When the controversy first .arose, the .union asked 84 cents an hour and the retention of the six-hour day. 'The company refused to grant either of the demands and declined to arbitrate the controversy. The belligerent action of the company caused considerable discontent in the union, but Its members declined to strike by a vote of 914 to 221. '• 'S^^lSaSi^^i^sitSS^stA'X^JiVE.- He: I have a picture of you in my mind all tbe time. She: How small you make me feel. THROUGH MANY YEARS ' In historic Halifax, over sixty yean ago, ■ seven merchant, founded Th* Royal Bank upon sound and conservative principles. j To th«_$» principle's the Bank has steadfastly ■ adhere*). CfrOriging conditions have only established its strength and experience. THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA VANCOUVER PftUG COMPANY, UMITED DRUGS AT CUT PRICES HELP BRITISH COLUMBIA'S PAT ROLL BY BUYING BRITISH COLUMBIA MADE GOODS. VISIT ANY OF OUR 1* STORES AND NOTE THE ■ V QUALITY, SERVICE, SAVING. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SPECIALS — MARCH 2nd and 3rd, 1934 .25 Boraclc, Carbolic or Zinc Ointment — .,. _... .13 .50 Dr. Reld's Eczema Ointment .36 .50 Finest Italian Castor Oil, 8-oz."'. _M ,50 Puritan Milk of Magnesia.... .86 .50 Pure Glycerine, 8-oz ....' .26 ... Cream of Witch Hasel j ' and Roses .™.. M t.00 Dr. Reld's Triple Tonic __4 .75 Dr. ParrlBh's Chemical Food, 16-os. ..— _ _ 39 .25 Tincture of Iodine, 2-o» .13 .65 Vacuum Bottle, pint-sis- .31 ,B0 Vacuum Refills, pint size .... JSS btmch Kits ».-.-..;. .63 Camphorated Oil. 4-oa. _M Dr. Reld's Syrup of Figs .... _M Epsom Salts. Slbs. for. .20 Extract of Lemon, Vanilla or Almonds .13 French Cleaner, 16-oz 14 Biologically Tested Cod Liver Oil 16-oz .39 Liquid Petrolatum, medium or heavy, 16-oz .34 and 11.00 Kyrol (Antiseptic) .26 and .51 TlKCO.IISl OWN DBUO STORM — WR ilTS YOU MO-TRY. nunon your wants. xtxxxamx storm at tour mbticr. Have You Had Your PILSENER A Todav? • PHoiy. Sey. 3277 for Free Delivery. • Order before 4 p.m. for delivery same day. • $1.50 per dozen carton when empties returned. • Largest sales of bottled beer in B.C. BUY IT BY THE CARTON Vancouver Breweries Ltd. Also Brewers and Bottlers of: DUTCH GIRL and U.B.C. BOHEMIAN BEERS and CREAM STOUT This advertisement is not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by the Government of British Columbia. i imp |WHO TOOK 1 THIS LAMP.1 m \ You have probably robbed one socket to replace a burned-out lamp. Always keep a carton of lamps handy for such emergencies. Make it OO's. They cost no more to buy than 40*s. » WIN SHORT STRIKE Flint, Mich.—Union truck drivers won a decided victory here after a 36-hour strike, gaining; a wage crease and onion recognition. in- A lot of people who rob Peter to pay Paul, forget to pay Paul. WAR IN EUROPE Frank Symonds, a reliable commentator on European affairs, says troops will be on the march within six months unless Britain aids France and (Italy in restraining Hit-., ler, who is determined to extend Nazi rule over Austria.
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