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TOEACH UNION THI FOUTICAL PARTY OF HIS CHOICE (^Statesman gg v^WUffi-p^^ g we wMcnuva T_ai_*____o ti__t__ __«__. fr^ SUPPORTED BY SEVENTY-TWO LOCAL UN IO_5. MBER 498. TRACTORS ON WAR WORK ARE WARNED TO RESPECT AGREEMENTS hi. Rates for Overtime and Holiday Work Mint Ba Reepected— Government Clears Up MiauodtraUitdnf—Co-operation of Employer and Employe* Appreciated BUILD STRONG UNIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY PRICE, S CENTS •ONTRACTORS WHO HAVE RECEIVED ORDERS for munitions, aircraft, shipbuilding, etc., have been notified by the ederal Government that all agreements or arrangements with iployees regarding wage rates for overtime or holiday work must ilivtd up to. The Government has found it necessary to warn all contractors nelly, because some have apparently taken advantage of the et. up order to try to evade agreements made with their em- |tfl prior to the date of the order, in which higher wages are ltd for when workers are called upon to work on Sundays, Jidays and other than the general eight hours during the day. He following communication was" :«( it by the Government to all condors who are working on war ittscts, in order to clear up a mis- Minding that has taken place, si the Government asked the firms speed up on essential war mat- ill. While the majority of em- iyers lived up to their union agree- ■li in reipect to overtime and lids, rites, there were a few who arently felt that the order gave ■ authority to also break down nin_ conditions. Organized labor (leased to note the stand taken b; I Government and feels that it wil. only remove any misunder stand- ihich,might take place in the is, but will also give acceleration tie ww work. The communica- siyi: To Contractor! Ottawa, June 1, 1940. Miy 22nd the Minister of Mioiii and Supply telegraphed to isk your co-operatiop with at to working overtime and on lays in order to expedite produc- of essential war materials dur- ttu Period of national emer- Your response has been "ate and whole hearted and » iwitly appreciated. It has -to our attention, however, that 'misunderstandings have arisen 'nn employees and employers iNspect to rates of pay for the m and holiday periods re- «» ind that certain parties I etdetvored to exploit these Merstandings in a manner not JL _.interests ot Canada. In _wi_stan.es and with a view to Wm any such misunderstand- itt desired to point ou that in mt[this overtime and holiday Fiffi T^eency this Govern- > ijUclpated and desires that wt- be paid for in accordance wutevCT agreements or ar- ____.*,ere '" effect between ISI*'1, employers and their _!__._ r,!spect to the matter f__! . __r overtime or holiday ^.K.y2t2nTCeiPtO,0UrteIe- bWStS* tl,e de,ire °f *•>••* I. '."l"1 existin? legislation ,2f.in">»trial disputes be II, T*{-~t possible interpre- llnl .best '"terests of the ^!"d that any misunderstand- I****** employers and employ. «ichm,y exist or which may !» referre.1 at once to the ^h__J_tm«n-t of Labor ***' rap'te the same witi"»*t .wa that, pending such inves- ___ °.n Tr eontracU muat ^Mcount be suspended or * Credential Committee Plan Endorsed by TLC Because there has been some laxity in the manner in which delegates from local unions have been accepted by the Vancouver Trades and Labor Council, the executive recommended the appointment of a Credential Committee. The committee composed of Chairman Birt Showier (Milk Salesmen), Delegate Potts (Barbers), Delegate R. Atkinson (Truck Drivers), Delegate G. Sangster (Machinists), and Delegate T. Dunlop (Street Railway- men), were endorsed by the Council. The committee will deal with all credentials from local union delegates and make recommendations upon them before presentation to the Council for final acceptance, Congrew Convention Committee Selected The Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council has set up a Convention Committee to make plans for the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada Convention which will be held in Vancouver commencing Monday, September 23. The committee is composed of Secretary P. R. Bengough, who will act as chairmaa, W. Page (Carpenters), Ed Smith (Painters), C. Herrett (Barbers), w. Couper (Beverage Dispensers), T, Dunlop (Street Railwaymen), G. Pollock (Motion Picture Projectionists), Birt Showier (Milk Salesmen), R. H. Neelands (Typographical), and E. J. Tennant [Musi*' y. f* D- Howe, \WL»£ Munitions and Supply, Norman McLarty, Minister of Labor, *3 Committee! wined by i #____ . ■* bv0W„ng committees were T the various committee and endorsed by the Chalr- R. Bengough (Milk lales- ra»«on Committee: a_£.?errett; P. " »D.'¥ ,.....„ „..„. ri T__in _%.eet i*a**r WL V"an. <M>"leiant). *S5L^om!gittee: Geo. Otl- Snail? (Machinists), E. mSE? Sa'e«men), 6 Prit- [~**ttx union affected in each 'Committee: W. Couptr, **(QL jy*^"*****. b. H £,,"> s«'e»men), J. Price *rf«irVm_.n>t J- McOuffy ^.^loyTes __ »aXid LE,*w ^******* ■ »ni*„ «;y' J _!e ""d- Boats I *«P.«nd?a?'.hip. dock «• it '$Cn "st oi 8,,ort,, 'n •.Nttal, ents provided. have power to add to their numbers. This committee will arrange for the welcoming of the delegates and make all the necessary arrangements for the entertainment of the delegates and their wives while in the city. Unfair Taxi Company Gets Air Lines Job Vancouver Taxi Drivers' Union, Local 151, has Informed the Trades Council that Dan McLure's Taxi Cab Company, which is on the "We Do Not Patronise" list of the council, has secured a contract from the United Air Lines to transfer passengers from the airport to Vancouver. The union attempted to get the local manager of the Air Lines tp sign an agreement for this work with a union taxi cab company, but after fletting in touch with his head office n Chicago he definitely refused to consider the request of the union. Local 151 points out that most of the transfer work in the United States is done by union taxi cab companies. , _ • The local's request for the Tradei Council to teke the matter up with Mr. Patterson of the United Air Lines Co., Chicago, was endorsed and other local uniona are asked to send letters of protest alw. Local unions in Seattle are also taking action on the matter. Plastering Tradei Picnic, July 6th Lathers, Plaeterere, Platttrtrt' Teamsters Get $400 of War Bonds p™, the !"?. meeting of the Dairy Employees* Union, the organisation, on the recommendation of the Executive authorised the Secretary to purchase $400 worth of war certificates to demonstrate to the Government that words are not the only 2i!„i*8_wo_-"f _° aMure them o- our whole-hearted desire to help in every way. The regular attendance draw was also, on motion, converted into war certificates and the fortunate members received their stamped ¥_ ,„b_ "1?" ,almo',t immediately, This will be the last meeting for the summer unless the necessity arises to call a special session. The drive for holidays with pay continues but the number of members signing up for service is creating quite a problem and It is going to be difficult for some of the employers to continue the regular services for a time at least. There is also a move on foot to obtain the _?"__-n,tion of the majority of the distributors in the city to discuss the possibility of daylight delivery the year round. . ******, kxxd Labor Council Presi- dent E. A. Jamieson expects to be in Victoria very shortly concerning the Board of Arbitration for the Bread Salesmen in their case with Rennie and Taylor of that city. Secretary Showier and E. Holmes were appointed by the employees as their representatives to argue the case when the sittings take place. General Truck Drivers The General Truck Drivers report considerable activity in the Transportation Industry and a number of additional men have been taken on in the last few weeks. In conform- ity with their agreements, many of the Motor Cycle Drivers have been promoted to trucks, and Business Agent Atkinson has been busy finding replacements. Local 31 is still busy negotiating their agreements and a special meeting has been called for Friday, Junt 21st Cossvenllea Delegates Owing to the cancellation of summer meetings in the various localt, elections have been held for delegates to the International Convention and the Trades and Labor Congress. Without exception, the president of the local has been accorded the honor. Brother R. McCulloch, presi- dent of the Joint Council ana tht Dairy Employees; H. Ashbee of the General Truck Drivers, and H. Janes of the Bakery Salesmen, accompanied by Secretary Showier, will Journey to Washington. The nominees for the Trades Congress are: Milk Salesmen, J. Carson, W. Jones and J. Hay; Truck Drivers, G. Gibson, G. Webb, R. Atkinson and J. Trewe (Warehousemen). The Bread Salesmen expect to hold a special meeting in August when their delegates will be decided on. Vancouver is to have the honor of entertaining the Congress this year in the last week in September. While only delegatei will be allowed the floor there will be facilities for visitors, and any of our members who may be able at that time to attend any of the sessions should avail themselves of the opportunity. Both from an educational standpoint and to illustrate to the thousands of outside delegates the keen interest of the local trade unionists in the movement as many as possible should make an effort to be there. Victoria Trades and Labor Council Notes The Victoria Trades and Ubor Council put in a strong • protest to the Real Estate Board against the JS, "f of rel,ts to exorbitant figures. This is considered war profiteering in view of the fact that taxes have been reduced. A communication was also sent to the Prime Minister of Canada suggesting that legislation be passed pegging rent the same as was done in the last war. Machinists report steady increase in membership. Carpenters urged the Trades Council to make a change in the quarterly working buttons so as to conform with the buttons worn in Vancouver. A protest made by the Council to the School Board against objectionable clauses in the questionnaire dealing with the Dental Clinic, has been recognised and the clauses struck out. W. Burr, international representative of the Operating Engineers, was thanked for a very enlightening address. I.BJE.W. Spends $600 On War Bonds and Fund Local Union No. 218, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, has donated flOO to the Salvation Army Red Shield War Fund, and authorized the purchase of $500 worth of war bonds. The membership designated the Salvation Army Red Shield fund be cause many of them were familiar with the part played by the Salvation Army in the last war. In thanking the union for its donation the Salvation Army said "The interest shown by your union is a real practical mark of sympathy. May I assure you that the Salvation Army is doing great work among the troops. Throughout the Dominion of Canada we have a chain of huts, There are over 300 centres in England and a large number right at the front in France. The activities of our organization among the evacuees and refugees is tremendous—both in the invaded Labor Urges Nationalization Essential Resources, Finances Delegates to the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council gave unanimous endorsation to a resolution passed by the Street Railwaymen's Union, Division 101, and presented to the Trades and Labor Council. Delegates speaking on the resolution felt that there should be greater assistance in the prosecution of the war from people who are in a financial position to do so, It was pointed out that not very many had followed the action of Lieutenant-Governor and Mrs. Hamber in donating $100,000 to the Government. A few had provided trainer planes but otherwise there was not as great an effort from financial sources aa there had been by labor and enlistments. The resolution says: Whereas, the Dominion of Canada is at war and thousands of our citizens are offering their services in combatting the forces which would destroy our democratic form of Government, and Whereas, it is essential that every effort should be made toward a successful prosecution of the war, and the support of those who are' making the supreme sacrifice in maintaining those principles which we all value so highly. Therefore be it resolved that this Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council hereby request the Federal Government to immediately nationalize all essential industries, resources and finance. St. Railwaymen's Union Endorses Expulsion Division 101, Street, Electric Rail- way and Motor Coach Employees' Union, forwarded the following letter to the Trades Council: "At the laat regular meeting of the above association a motion was passed endorsing the action of the President ia the recent expulsion of Communist deelgates from the Trades aad Labor CouncU". The union followed this qp by withdrawing one known Communist delegate and replacing him and another who was expelled, with two new delegates. Helpen and the Platterint and Latt- '-- "intraetora* Atsoetottoa wm ... .-tlr annual gtartt tgata *»} year at Sechelt on Saturday, July 6. ,. _ _ and fbe obtained from arranged and the various unions at Thtre wffl bt a food "!•£•» prises for the long line of sports which wiU bthtM. ™********I*S donated by tht topply houttt ana othtr interested tant. Tta, coffee and milk wJUbtitxw* plied free, -» *tM ttrtfrethmente and ice eream for the klddiet. Tickets are fl.lt for adults and (Oe for chiMrtn. uWtottm Wtngt ia itft ovtr will bt donated to the Boats"leave at 9 a.m. from the the dock or on th>_ jobs. Dominion Tkeatre Get Fast Alteration Job Organited labor helped make a fast and complete change of tht flooring and seating arrangements of tht Dominion Theatre which bat Jutt reopened. The the__a» wat eloaed for two weekt daring whieh that* * three-shift crew of anion jthorert, carpenten and flooriayera were on the job aa welt at anion pkunbtn on day work* Sixteen onion laborers, II union carpenters and flooriayera took part in fte work, whieh haa resulted taa complete and beneficial change in the seating arrangements. TWO «HOUR SHIFTS Olympic. Wash.—All extea members of Local No. 878 of the Teats- stars' Union are working, according to S_cretairy W. W. Westover. The Washington Asphalt Company la paying 40 exit blocka and working two 6-hour shifts a day. - .' Sechelt on Saturday, August 3rd. Tin Unions Apply For Re-affiliation Ten of the unions who were suspended from the Trades Council have applied for reaffllation with the Council. The applications will be It with by the Organization Comae, who will have to investigate report back to the Council, he unions that have made appli on for real.illation are: Jakery and Confectionery Workert No. 468. United Garment Workers, Local No. 190. ■tenographers, Typists, Local No. itcher Workers and Meat Cut- No. 94. lerating Engineers, Local 116. tail Clerks, No. 279. >tel and Restaurant Employees, 88, nited Fishermen of British Col- ibia, No. 44. Electrical Workers' Union, No. British Columbia Seamen's Union. Hospital Employees Get Congress Charter Hospital employeea of St. Paul'a hospital have organized and obtained a charter from the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada. -ftgptiations regarding working conditions at the hospital are under why through the medium of a con- eiUation commissioner. .flnt anion, known as the St Paul's Hospital Employees' Association, is ' * practically 80 per cent International Ladies' Garment Workers Applaud AFL Return ■^JEW YORK.—A 20-minute wild demonstration with delegates A ' marching through Carnegie Hall, waving A. F. of L. banners, whistling, singing, applauding and shouting, greeted the resolution for A. F. of L. affiliation at the convention here of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. Two hundred and fifty thousand strong, the membership of the I. L. G. VV. U. have pledged their allegiance to the Federation, and have promised the support of their numbers'in a sweeping drive for labor unity throughout the United States. A motion to rejoin the A. F. of L. brought forth a wild demonstration from 650 delegates. The. motion to rejoin ttjtA.Fi of L. |n „jt around jj£ conference tabu and compose our differences". Commit*... Still Wails evoked a wild demonstration. The head of the C.I.O. was characterized as "a very pig-headed man" and he was bitterly assailed for blocking labor peace negotiations in discussion on the motion, A stirring demonstration got under way the Instant the vote was announced. President Green received a tumultuous ovation upon his arrival at auditorium at the time, 2000 of them visitors and the rest delegates. For the next 20 minutes nobody sat down. There was pandemonium. Cheers rang out, songs were sung, horns tooted, bells clanged and shredded pages of telephone books rained down from the galleries. Arrived on the speaker's platform, President Green was hugged by President Dubinsky, When quiet was at last established. President Dubinsky, in introducing the head of the A. F. of L., declared: "Today we are again a part of the American Federation of Labor". He described the experiences of the I. L. G. W. U. in the last few years, winding up with the return to the A. F. of L. "This is an unqualified, unconditional and immediate affiliation". As President Green rose to speak, another wild demonstration began and it was five minutes before he could begin his address. Remarks by President Green In his address to the conclave, President Green said: I predict that this movement which you have started will reach out into other fields, bringing all the rank-and-file of labor back into the American Federation of Labor". 'To me, brotherhood and fraternity are not empty words. I regard myself as a brother even toward those who have gone against me, and it is for that very reaaon that I have begged and pleaded, day in and day out, with those who left us, to come President Green pointed out that the A. F, of L, committee to negotiate peace is waiting and ready to resume discussions at any time. He recited the numerous beneficial social and labor laws enacted by Congress over a period of years and emphasized their enactment had been secured by no one but the A. F. of L. The quettion of evil.doers in the labor movement waa taken up by President Green. He said there was no question that the movement had to have public support and that, in order to enjoy this support, honesty and fair-dealing in the conduct of union affairs were absolutely vital. President Dubinsky described the significance of the reaffillation of the I. L. G. W. U. with the A. F. of L. He said: "Today Is a historic day in the life of our union. Today is a historic day in the labor movement. Today is a holiday and a day of joy and celebration because we are back again where we belong—where we belonged all the time—in our rightful place within the American Federation of Labor". When President Green's address was ended, Mr. Dubinsky and he threW their arms about each other aa the audience cheered. Mr. Dubinsky presented a delegate's badge to President Green and said that he was being invested not only with the right to participate in the convention as a delegate mat that "we are investing you with the right to command us in the future". Measbershta Hits Peak Return of the Ladies' Garment Workers to the A. F. of L. brings the dues-paid membership of the Federation to more than 4,550,000— far and away the highest floint in history. Impartial commentators agree that this number of dues-paid members ia many times as great aa the aggregate enrollment of all organizations in the dual movement. etanoaed of pi the union are: A. P. ifway, pretident: H. D. Gould, prealdent, and T. Rutherford, MMttary-treaiu-er. tifcert Elected To fil Coicl Yacantisi ' officea on the Trades Coancil ft, vacant by suspensions, _ ana aad resignations, were I by acclamation, thtre being no "*. tor the seats which are only ^t termt before the regular i te Jnly. _ ffleera elected were Ed Smith farden, C. E. Herrett for chair- \-M tht Organization Committee, , Qerrerd tat chairman of the lee Committee, and Wm. for chairman of tha IT PACKERS' UNKM , CONCILIATING AOEEEMBNT tht Meat Cutters and Packing Mt Employeea' Union, Loeal No. , baa been negotiating for a eloted moment with tho Pacific Meat .ny bat haa failed so far to tamo although the nutter haa In the hands of MJr? Jamet an, conciliator for tht Do- ' of Labor, ations art continuing! British Labor Minister Bevin Asks Aid of American Workers London, England—Ernest Bevin, Minister of Ubor for Great . Britain and a leader in tho Britith labor movement, broadcast over short wave the following appeal to American workan: "To my fellow trade unionists throughout America I say: Do yon want to aee Nazi-ism defeated? Do yoa want to tea war banished? Do yoa want to aee tho world freed of thit constant and recurring threat to ita peace and to ita progress? "Thon the answer to your question it: Speed up yoar aircraft production, send more. Poor over yoar raw materials. Speed the turn-around of oar ships. Htlp with materials and with weapons aa speedily aa yoa can. Indeed, the fatter it comes the leas will be the lota of life, because tho Nasis will only stop when they recognize that opposing thtm it an overwhelming and superior force. 'The quicker that overwhelming facet it assembled tht mon speedy will be tho end of both the regime and tht war itself—the sooner wiU come tho day when yoa great free ptonita, tike those who make up the British Empire, will bi able to to froo tho world fnm domination and . come together te order build a ■ " I A __________> T«___l___ Is* It* lk~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\ i*w*\~~~~~* _n___, 0___________, ___________________>___________, liet forty Agreements Lot Angelet. —Within tho abort aee of two and n half weeks, 40 agreements with various flrmt and contractors have been signed ta tht Southern California arte, according to C. J. Hagferty, aecretary of the Los Angeles Construction and Building Tradea Coancil, in commenting on tht A. F. of U activity in tho building tradte department ta thia city dating tht put month. Font's Union Mt Stores Near Cempletien The big watt it's Ud. In Fort*. Ud. In East completion aad ia quite an : building for the district. Tht company requested that inter* national onion labor be - tha Job aad itganltid that Uris aiiaaatmonl arm to all* the patronage that earn bo abor urges tnttlltt tat ** _*■ fill 1 II lli! rl t • 1 III Hij! !.: Page Two THE LABOR STATESMAN lilllililiiilillllliliiilliillliliiniiiiiiiiiiiiili -BsiSd a C. Payre-b" STRICTLY PURE Nothing up to tho vacuum ttal had brought to PACIFIC MILK such benefit as this canning improvement. It gives bettor protection so that PACIFIC comes fresher to the homo than before, and strictly pure ... in its finest condition. Pacific Milk Irradiated and Vacuum Packed llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Vancouver Safety Deposit Vaults Saaasw alwata tttt Mt -ToUot-on—Ab-ol-t- B.curttT Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday! to I p.m. tkt* t-rrle. t* foot* tn lata thaa oae seat a day. Tke V-tuw as* openMd by Ike 1 of THE B.C. MINING BLDG. Fhoaei any. 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Unions, 4t ptr meaber per mouth. c___5__a__> *-a**a**a*m^aaaaa, 14 Vancouver, Canada, June, 1940 WARNINGS Fact Booklels Recently through arrangement by your Bureau with the Boston Better Business Burea. all membera of the Vancouver Bureau received a copy of the booklet "Facta you should know about baying used cars." It is hoped to have other booklets in this series similarly sent you from time to time. These informative pamphlets (which are being constantly added tt) cover many different subjects and are part of the Consumer Education program of the Bureau. They are, published to the tnd that tht buying public nay learn to discriminate and, | throuM discrimination, the better *o appreciate the fair dealing of legislate *—' LABOR REPRESENTATION Conscription of material and human resources may not be so bad as it sounds. Crises such aa we are now confronted with must undoubtedly involve many forms of action necessary to conduct a campaign against invasion. The invasion of Canada seemed remote two months ago, but today, after witnessing the speed with which the German juggernaut passed through Holland, Belgium, France, etc., and after realiz ing the power of "Fifth Columns" to aid the invader and obstruct the defenders, we must unhesitatingly admit that Canada is just as vulnerable to present day war machines, armies and "columns" as any and all of the aforementioned nations. The proposal to conscript human and material resources has not been made definite enough yet to determine how much it will affect both these elements, but when the plans have been finally drawn up we hope that the Government will have given full recognition to the organized labor movement in having proper representation on all boards or departments having jurisdiction over the operation and enforcement of the legislation. Organized labor is entitled to this representation because it understands how best to handle the operation of this manpower, and organized labor would feel that its working conditions can be better taken care of by their own representatives than by people who are, and have been, outside the ranks of organized labor. We cannot do better than follow in the footsteps of Great Britain who has placed labor representatives in the proper positions for the production, not only of war materials, but also other classes of production. This action has had a tremendous and valuable stimulating effect upon the organized labor movement in Great Britain, for they know that their rights and working conditions would be properly safeguarded under representatives of their own choice. Organized labor is on record as supporting the Government in the prosecution of the war and the defense of this Dominion, and nothing could be fairer than to expect that the Government will give organized labor ita rightful place in the furthering of these objectives. American Labor Can Do H! By DR. CHARLES STELZLE The hour has struck! The time has come to stop arguing about what American labor will do regarding the war. We have been comfortably scanning maps of Europe showing how the armies have zigzagged back and forth as each side won or lost a battle, as though we were watching a game of chess. But the events of the hour show that now the stake is the future of Democracy—not only the Democracy of France and England, but the Democracy of the world—and this means the Democracy of America! It isn't a question as to whether we will send our boys overseas. This was never seriously considered. It's too late anyway. What is needed— and needed right away—Is a fleet of planes and bombers of various kinds which will more than match those of the enemy. No country in the world can build them as fast and as fine as America. And this goes for other material needed by the Allies. Whatever may be the contribution made by scientists and engineers, no group can render a greater service in this zero hour of Democracy's battle* for its life than can the workers of our country. Organized labor has a record of patriotic achievement in the history of America of which it may be proud—a record which every fair-minded student of history will quickly recognize and honor. But there was never a greater chance to demonstrate the loyalty, the statesmanship, and the downright ability of American trade unionists than at this moment Organized labor has already declared itself. It stands without Labor, Censorship By the relentlessness of the campaign to spread Communism throughout Australia, as directed by Moscow, Krticularly in certain sections of the bor movement, with the object of gaining control or smashing it, Communists have brought themselves into disrepute and within range of the censorship. The censorship haa banned Communist newspapers from disseminating their pet theories, just aa the Australian Labor Party has banned Communists from occupying a foot- ..- . -. __-•._<. nltHUUV reesrvation for pure Democracy and all that thia implies. What the half- starved, browbeaten, cringing Nazi worker can be forced to do for his country, the free American worker will voluntarily—aye, whole-heartedly more than match. In this hour of Democracy's peril he will prove that he has the brains, the skill, and the guts which will spell victory for the Democracies — certainly, the Democracy in which he Uvea He has never yet failed. He will not fail now, when the future of America itself may soon be at stake. Pessimists and gloom chanters will still say that Betting eaa he dooe. That all there's left for Aaieefea to do is to isolate itself—its heart aad ita soul—and let the rest of the world, including the Democracies, stew in their own juice I Such action would belie our entire history. To do so would make us traitors to our best traditions. American labor now stands at attention, ready to do its share in the redemption of a world which may otherwise go down into a century of darkness. DISILLUSIONED Father: Why were you kissing my daughter in that dark corner laat night 'Youth: Now that I've teen her in daylight, I sort of wonder fsyielf. ing in the party. The "Labor Call" ia the official organ of the Victorian labor movement, and as such has not been troubled by the censorship. Those rules have not interfered with the right of Labor to criticize. Those rules have not cut across any of our protests against restriction of free speech. The censors have not tried to whittle down our challenges to the Menzies government as to its lack of duty to Australia, and has not prevented the labor movement from protesting vigorously against this country being denuded of its manpower when Australia's defence may be placed in jeopardy by the wholesale transhipment of troops to some foreign shore. Since the Communist party has made a hash of its campaign, it cannot expect the labor movement to start championing its Moscow-inspired cause. The Communists will have to do what they can for themselves. The full voice of labor will be raised against the censorship on the day that the movement finds itself prevented from expressing itself in the way labor has been, accustomed to expressing itself. But the "Labor Call" does not anticipate or prognosticate that such an occasion will ever arise. The following letter suggests that such an action will not be required: State Publicity Censor (Vic.) Editor, "The Labor Call" "Dear Sir,—By this time you will have seen the statement of the Acting-Minister for Information that stringest censorship measures are to be taken against all Communist publications. 'I feel sure that the Trade Union journals who have, almost without exception, co-operated loyally with the censorship up to the present time, will support us in our effort to control subversive propaganda. In one or two cases, propaganda of this nature has found its way into the columns of reputable trade union publications, and I would particularly ask editors of such papers to observe the very greatest care in accepting contributions from sources which may be suspect. "We have no desire to interfere in any way with the expression of Trade Union point of view on social and political questions, and I would suggest that where editors may be doubtful of material which has been sent to them, they should submit such articles to censorship before using them. "If you wish any advice regarding this matter, I should be pleased to discuss it fully with you at any time. Yours faithfully, J. C. ROOKWOOD PROUD, State Publicity Censor. The censor's letter is a friendly one. It makes no threat to Labor's right to express a case on any subject, within the range of censorship requirements. We understand that those requirements are co-operation with Australia's war effort, as far aa Labor's policy permits. The censorship does not try and suggest that action against war-time profiteers, war mongers, jingoes and political mountebanks be lessened in the slightest. But the censorship gives trade union publications a quiet hint that since Communists' publications have been prevented from sowing their propaganda, that Communists may Facing the Facto. ' With PHILIP PEARL now try and use Labor periodicals, etc., as a medium through which to slip their messages of disruption. Fortunately, the labor movement is wide awake to the tricks of Communists, and unionism must not be decoyed into running the risk of publishing Communist propaganda via Labor journals, and having Labor's war-time cause impeded. David haa knocked Goliath for a loop again. The modern reenactment in organited Ubor of the famous Biblical encounter pitted David Dubinsky against John L. Lewis. The leader of the C.I.O., like the big boy of the Philistines, tried to puU a "bluffkreig". But all his loud challenges and bluster were silenced once and for all by a well-aimed blow from David. _ . In returning to the American Federation of Labor with the 250,000 members of the International Ladies Garment Workers' Union, of which he is president, David Dubinsky has routed the warlike forces of the Philistine C.I.O. _ . _.; The psychological effect of this re-affiliation is incalculable. These immediate results are foreshadowed: 1. The drive for labor peace will be greatly strengthened. 2. There will be a sharp split within the C.I.O. between the diehard followers of Lewis and those who are anxious for a reunited labor movement. 3. The strength and prestige of the American Federation of Labor will be correspondingly enhanced. 4. A sweeping reaction against Communist influence in the C.I.O. will develop, Lewis Eitrta Dictator-hip The Executive Board meeting of the C.I.O., just completed in Washington, lends confirmation to this reasoning. In the absence of Sidney Hillman, C.I.O. vice-president. Lewis rode rough-shod over ail objections to his rule-or-ruin policy and made it absolutely impossible for Hillman and his followers to remain in the C.I.O. if they have the courage of their convictions. There is a strong demand for labor peace among the members of Hill- man's union, the Amalgamated Clothing Workers. This feeling was crystalized at the union's reecnt convention in New York with a IB- minute demonstration by the delegates for unity. Hillman, himself, responded to the overwhelming consensus of opinion among the clothing workers by publicly blaming Lewis in a speech for breaking off peace negotiations with the A. F. of L, This was a "mistake", he acknowledged. When Lewis appeared before the convention to make an address he received a chilling reception. His adamant refusal to resume peace negotiations, together with his Communist-Party line denunciations of President Roosevelt, irked the delegates. One of them set up a cheer for Roosevelt and the convention was stampeded, much to Lewis' embar- rassement. Instead of bowing to the popular will, as a democratic leader should, Lewis showed he is a dictator at heart at the subsequent C.I.O. Board meeting. He shoved through, over all protests, a resolution endorsing his belligeernt policy toward the A. F. of L. This was a fearful slap in the face for Hillman. Another followed. The C.I.O. Board authorized the creation of a central council in New York City to oppose the A. F. of L., a move previously blocked by Hillman. Hillman'. Dilema As if these insults were not enough, Lewis, with the full backing of the Communist fraction in the C.I.O., secured the adoption of resolutions condemning every move by President Roosevelt and Congress to suppress "Fifth Column" activities in the United Statea The insurrection in the C.I.O. Is not limited to this one union. The textile and hosiery workers group are closely in accord with Hillman _ views. The United Rubber Workers are completely fed up with the C.I.O.'s Communist line. The American Newspaper Guild is in the throes of an internal revolution designed to oust ail Communists from control or influence over the affairs of that union. Preiident Green Offers Economic Plan WASHINGTON, D.C, — Prosl- dent William Green disclosed the essential features of the American Federation of Labor's program for re-employment of returning economic prosperity in a nationally broadcast address over an N.B.C. network. "The real problem," he aaid, "ia not over-production and surpluses, but under-development of tto par- chasing power of our own people. "Purchasing power haa not ktpt pace with the increased efficiency of our factories and farms through tho introduction of new and improved methods and machinery," Mr. Green charged. "We have developed oar machine power at the expense of oar man power. "Millions of workera have been displaced by technological advances in industry and farming. Tht hoan „. ma.*. 0f those who have retained is kave not been sufficiently te eoanootett for thtir tt- prodocttvitr. WMta have it tt**) with the TJ-creaatd value of work, thia hat been • cumulative process and today purchasing power, which is the lifoblood of industry and agriculture, ia running thin." The only logical cure. Mr. Green insisted, is to reverse "thli unhealthy process." He added: "Let industry way tht highest wagea possible. Let tht universal thirty-hour week be applied. Let production expand, gradually but consistently. * "The beneficial results would bt manifold. Pint of VI, tht unemployment log-jam would bo broken. Millions of worken would return to well-paying jobi in private industry in a steady stream. Billions of dollan would be added to the national income and to the purchasing power The Govei of our people, foe Government would be relieved from the high cost of providing unemployment relief and . ... .y,um U- HUM COUIO DO lifted from bualneaa, "We suggest that a 10 billion dollar increase in our national income would be sufficient to provide re-em- ployment for the majority of the worken now unemployed. Considering that 98 per cent of all families and single penoni nave incomes of less than S3000 per year, and that three-fourths of them have incomes under $1600 per year, wo mott realize that thia 'ia tha income group that boya 78 per eont of all consumer goods sold on tho market The answer ia clearly that with the relesse of the purchasing power of the wage earners and through the maintenance of their real waget at tha level necessary to sustain a rite in the nattoanal Income, enough productive activity can be generated to achieve thit reemployment The quettion it how —J"*.. 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Quick Service lor Rep-in Establlahed 1897 58 Conform Street Wett to release tht flow of goods and services, how to release the pent-up savings and Investment fundi to put our money, equipment, natural wealth and man-power to work." APPREHENSIVE Dot: Now, Joe, if I do all I ing for a month, what do I f Joe: You'll get my lit » III _•* *F* m* advertisement to not g*W»d or di-v. Government of B ■Jj^^G"*"* fcifdor-yi __i .1-* THB LABOR STATESMAN Trades Union Directory LABOR HEADQUARTERS, SM-S31 BEATTY STREET (I. *• *). '-*, c. Dearlove, iodie l-M- ^^^S%*%sriu''h:y\ l a T. c. .auaa, Local lit,J. •*• w. » _,»if__S__r.t»ry, Blrt ghowler. Ill Jay tweet, Seymour Tilt. XiOoaI _— — ■ - __t J"Humphr«yBi 18 BMt Hart- "it Phon.- **-***" Trinity 1011. jgJST jr.. 611 Bwtty flti tey. Hit. |_____»als Union—iSeoretary. 1 •JSjIO Carrble St. TRIn. iltl. H. Pf_-T»° <*"*■* Bti TB"1' .Toup-iis-rs' Valea, Local 174 MSiiess "Manager. W. O. Connor, BgomBr Street, SEymour 4711. > Union, Local 111 — Seere- ,~i, Arman, I04S West Second isut, Bayview 1KI7-L. ____sr_* Union, Local lit—Secre- r_7Fcathi!istone, 305 Shelly Bids, jan' Union, Looal Itt—Record- , Beeretary, Vlora MacDonald, Iltl r..th Avenue. I worker.' Valoa, Meal too— , Kcl. _lma, 334S Price St ' Union, Local No. 1—W. B. jjl'l, 400r, Terry St it** our wortors* Valea, ae. Ut KKlary, T. _. Holtabaum, Abbots- _, Strnetnral, ___ ■reread nonworkars, Local Illness Ai.-. ni. Robt. McDonald, 111 Ctty St.; SEy. 7416. ' Laborer.' Valoa, Local titular., H. W. Watts, lit Bwtty |j Phones Sey. 6171, Trln. 4111. trades Council — Secretary, 5c-_f*i». 639 Beatty St; Phones: Unity 1335 and SEy. 7174. i tat mil Workers, Local 11 — Mary, T. Umesukl, S44 Powell St, [.land 2189. ___ji, Local Union 452—Sscretary, Stevenson. r,31 Beatty St.; TR. 4316. , Lowl IISI (New Weetmln- fl—Seoretary, _. J. Barrett 1141 ,111, St.. New Westminster. ylalshera, Leeal TTt—Secretary, ■Wilton. Office phone: Trln, 4111; Hence phone: Pair. 4041-T. ■ ■all amployeea, Local l>—Secre- V J. Tarbuck, 3917 West Eleventh, ktt 114-L. Ilaplo.aii' Vnloa (Baraaby), No. jcretary. R. J. Smith, 1117 t Ave., New Weatmlnatar. i Sasployaee' Union, Loeal It—Bust It Agent, w. J. scribbins, ltl Bast jler; Phone Douglaa 1611. al Workers' Union, Local 111— linns Manager, Jack ROSS, 111 ■tty St., Seymour lilt. r Gonitrnctora, Local 12—Sacra- J R. Holmes, SSI Beatty Street near 7«t5. ti, Boietinr aad BortaMe, Local Secretary, J. Flynn, 511 Beatty |st; Trinity 4386. , , Stationary, Local SSI—Bust- J Agent. J. Flynn, 511 Baatty St, Illy 1335. .., School aad Oaretaken, Local lecretary, J. L. Enafer, III Bast I Ave. lary, ("co.1..!-.-!?'1641 Charles Mere, Olty, Local 811—Sacra- -aa. A. Wataon, lilt B. llth. [Men, tt,w weatsalaatst, Local lecretary, V. Insley, No. 1 Fire I New Westminster. „, (Baraatyl. Local III- |ury, f. Hliike, 44.1 Pandora. »S^wtt I track Driven' Valaa, Looal 11 7!-_y' Bi,_ S^aS^llBaltfy I; Phone SEy. 7495. . . . Local 114—International Mrtood of Painters, Paperhaat- PMoratore of America. Beeretary, f___J__Ba]uaL4MI Weat llth. I Baatanrsat ■■ .jreury, w. Oetemaii.^-- Sey- I Workers' Ualcsa—Secretary, O. [lion. :«77 Eaat Eighth Avenue; __A_r. 0177-L. ■ tenant workers* XatenaHoaal T.-05,*' ~7"—secretary. R. Jack- tt!i Porter St.; High. Illl-L. ,'Wo'«er»' latensaMoaal Valea, Bill (New Westminster)—Seere- JJ._'!ffil Browaley, llll Fifth K____ Weetmlnstsr. ^Wcrn, Local 207 — Beeretary. J Plniayson, n» w. Hastings; I BE.. 0795-L. Ifollowii'i; Arms are on the I Do Not Patronize" __ list of the ICOUVER, NEW WESTER and DISTRICT TRADES ND LABOR COUNCIL: BARBERSHOPS J Vancouver Harbor Shop. |Barbcr Shop. BAKERIES pi Bakery, pa's Bnkery. DAIRIES l Dairy, -1 Dairy, r Farms Dairy, . FUEL Ice Fue< and Heating Co. I FOOD PRODUCTS 1 * Co. Producte. IMBING aad HEATING >" Bros., RESTAURANTS ' I Cafe, lPan Cafe, I Lunches, pro Cafe. TAXICABS *'» Taxi Company. TRANSFERS *ay Messenger Service. ,E MANUFACTURERS Ue Co. Ltd. PNS AND PAINTERS David Nton Slgni. Decorators Ltd, ^avid. BET METAL SHOPS Mr. ll Rros. JB9£MP&$#* "<B»«lff»tf5»^,^ ■h*wB_.*?_?•*£°* ,t»t-Sscretary. w•.suSStes^, DoM,lM ■"* "** IWftft^iKSt"^^ a IS^^-vm.1*. Meat Oatten* aad Baa-last Boase Baa. goyaee' Valea, Loc.l^--"_!c7e-.r^ P. T. Christie, 511 Beatty Street -teat Oattm*, Valea, Local ..-.-Secretary, 8. S. Ruahes, 17 BUfott Strata, New Westminster. Metal -sates Ooaaell—D. Macpheraon, tSSSSS'M B,,t,,r 8tre,,; ph0M Uk Sa-eamea aad Bally Bsaployees, Local 414 —Business Manaaer, B_rt Showier, 611 Beatty Street Say. 706. -towers* Valoa, local Ml—Secretary, John Browne, Ml w. Broadway, Suite ll Phone Fair. 6671-L. ttotUaa Motor. BrejesUealats, Meal tea. Bualneaa Manaaer, J. R. Foater. Secretary, J. H. Leafie, P.O. Box 145, Phone MArine 1049. Maste-eas* Valoa, looal Ml —Bualneaa Manager, E. A. Jamieson, Suite 11 651 Granville St; Phona TRIn. 2210. taut Maken. Leeal Mt <-». B. k t. at A.) —Secreury, Oil Noran, 1453 Garden Dr. ppSafst^^ssrn Smith. 611 Beatty Street, SBy. 7415: Smith. 611 Beatty Ree.: HIah. Ill I-ft. Local 1404—Bualneaa Amntfllo. Quirie. 144 W. Haetlnge; -By. 7174. -M-abom aaa steaaaatters, Local lit— Secretary, C. Pritchard, III Beatty Street, Karri-dale 106-L. BU Local 671—Secretary, T. H. Poulton, 725 Second St, New Weatmlnatar. '^k.!_TO^.«Vh?Ur-i_.,.a. ^ riatlae FtssaatM aad AastaUata* Valoa Ho. tl— Secretary, Thoa. S. Bsart, 1107 East llth; FRas. 0141-F. Parson aad Chief atewarde, loeal 130 —Secretary. H. M. Crompton, 5941 Elm Street. Ballway Carmen, Local No. 68—Secre tary, S. Shearer, 8661 Baat Pender. marks' tateraatloaal, Local 271— Jecretary, V. Maxwell, Room 404 It Haatlnga St B.; Phone TRIn. 0017 BetaU Seer Sheet Metal Workan, Local 210—Bualneaa Manager, Dan Macpheraon, 611 Beatty Street, Seymour 7416. Sheet Metal Worken (Ballroad) Local 114—Seoretary, Ueo. Wataon, 1101 Eaat llth. l-lafle Weaven* Leeal Be. SMI Secretary, H. Hamper, IMP Osier Bt Shipyard LaTaoren, Padanl Valea, No. U«—Secretary. Q. Laurence, 771 10th Street East North Vancouver, tins aad Pictorial Baiattes, Local 721 Secretary, Jaa. B. Collin, 4461 Jamea St; Fair. 4I6I-L LocfTfSm^Seoretary. J^_T_h_|her. land, 629 Beatty St.; Phone SBy. 7495, S-oao Oatten, Journeymen ol North America—Secreury, Frank Hall, ltll Bast 4lnd; Carlton lll-R Street BaUway Bsaaloyeee. Dlvlalon 101 —Bualneaa Agent, R. Oervln, Le«i Building. 176E_____road__»irj^AlrJIM_ Vast Brlnn, Local 161 — SecreUry, C Molvor. 717 W. 10th Ave. t^v.^.4M_.SW!v-. itmlaater. TeatUe Wojken* ury, C. Ler" New Westml JiVfe TUa Batten. Local No. I—Secreury, W. ^rS-Tl^tTrlnltr, Highland ll-O-L. Tiiustaskleel valoa, Local III—Seore- ^K^arry Neelanda, 611 Beatty St., Beymour till. III Beatty St; SBy. 7416. '^JiSr^y,T'^.ptsrl.»,g, Twentieth Avenue. value llakasssea'a Valea ot XO. Local "niT44=SecTeury" Oeo. Miller, P. O Box 114 Voholatenn' Xatanatlaaal Valoa, Local ,^06-^__S-Ury, D. Oaralde, 611 B«-tty St.; realdence phone High. lStl-M. RETURN OF LADIES' CURMENT WORKERS SPURS A.F.L. DRIVE New York.—Labor peace hopes soared here with the climactic return to the American Federation of Labor of the 26(1,000 members of the International Ladles' Oarment Workers Union. Jubilant leaders of this union freely predicted that their lead will be followed within six months by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union, whose members are thoroughly disillusioned with the C.I.O. Prompt return of the International Typographical Union to good standing in the American Federation of Labor also was forecast with the announcement by President William Green that the Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor will recommend steps to the next convention to end the dispute over the special assessment. ERIE CANAL TUGBOAT MEN WIN IN SIX-DAY STRIKE Five hundred employees on tugboats along New York state's Erie Canal were back at work recently after winning a six-day strike called by the International Longshoremen s Association, a member of the Railway Labor Executive's Association. Be neither too early in the fashion, nor too long out of It, nor too precisely in it—Queries. Classified Ads. P»gt Three Uiion Officers On Moral Rc-ArwuMit San Francisco.—A message from Daniel J. Tobin, head of the International Teamsters' Union, provided the keynote for a MRA man meeting in the Building Trades Temple here. "Labor united and pulling together as a team for national service in this hour of crisis can be the backbone of America's unity and the mainstay of her national defense", Mr. Tobin wired. "Our blood-bought liberties of generations are in danger of being undermined; We respond to the call because it demands that common loyalty to the common good which has ever been labor's primary objective". The assembly was a feature of "Industry Day" in the programme of MRA Week, June 1-7. Chairman for the evening, A. F. Gaynor, officer of the Railroad Brotherhood, read a telegram from David Dubinsky, president of the International Ladies Garment Workers' Union. Mr. Dubinsky said, "We must make permanent and normal the kind of industrial co-operation and national service that America rises to in a time of crisis. The programme of Moral Re-Armament, in fostering the spirit of honesty, responsibility, unselfishness and sacrifice, can accomplish this for America. This is a primary service at any time, an urgent one now, a programme in which the workers heartily unite". "Shoe King" Pays $18,000 for Violations A fine of $8,000, the biggest levied so far against any Wage-Hour Act violator, was slapped on the Bata Shoe Company recently by Federal Judge W. Calvin Chestnut in Baltimore. So airtight was the Wage-Hour Administration's case against the company's big "speedup plant at Belcamp, Md., that it ran up the white flag without putting on any defense. It was also ordered to repay $10,000 to 600 employees who had been chiseled out of wages due them under the act. The company, which has been undrr fire from both the government an. organized labor, was convicted of failure to pay the minimum wage and of falsifying its records to hide the evasions. Many of the employees were worked up to 67 V_ hours a week, but the books never showed more than 42 hours, Wage-Hour attorneys pointed out. Pleads Ignorance Bata counsel argued the violations were "technical" and that the firm's executives didn't know they had to obey the Wage-Hour law. This alibi was denounced by Judge Chestnut, who pointed out the company had made a "studied effort" to hide its violations. This is the second Wage-Hour prosecution of the Bata corporation. Last December it was ordered to pay back $7000 to 65 employees at its Chicago warehouse, all off whom got less than the minimum they were entitled to under the law. BAKERY DRIVERS GET BIGGER PAY ENVELOPES Members of Local No, 277 of Seattle of the Bakery Drivers' Union received an extra dollar in their pay envelopes on May 1 pursuant to the two-year agreement signed last May. The agreement provided a week s annual vacation with pay the first year and added the pay raise the second year. Bakery drivers now receive $47 for a 48-hour week. CREAMERY WORKERS UPPED IN SEATTLE Seattle Wage increases for men and girl workers with a week's annual vacation for the girls, are included in the new creamery contract signed by Local No. 66 of the Milk Wagon Drivers' Union, according to Secretary E. G. Ratcliffe. The daily increase for men is 50 cents and for girls 40 cents, Ratcliffe said. The new agreement eliminates the lowest wage brackets, leaving the minimum daily scales now at $5.75 an. $6.50. - SAN FRANCISCO BUILDING TRADES PLEDGE SUPPORT TO NATIONAL DEFENSE San Francisco.—Ready to do their part in President Roosevelt's national defense programme whenever need arises for their services, San Francisco building trades mechanics have arranged to transfer themselves into shipbuilding, airplane construction and other war industries, according to a telegram sent recently to the President by the San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council. ."._.'__-__ Full endorsement by the Council of the President's programme for national defense was also included in the wire. $43300,000 PAID JOBLESS WORKERS . „ Washington, D. C—Paul V. Mc- Nutt, Federal Security Administrator, said the Social Security Board reports show that 961,000 insured workers received unemployment benefits during April as compared with 1,096,000 in March. The total amount of benefits paid in April was $48,300,000, representing a 10 pet cent drop from the previous month. STRIKE OF TEAMSTERS AT WORLD'S PAIR ENDS NEW YORK, N.Y.—The two-day strike of Loeal 282 of tht International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen and Helpen, A. F. of L. affiliate, in eoaneetton with the union, demand that union memben be employed by the Department of Sanitation for removing garbage from the WorM't *ftxlt*r** tet- tled by an agreement It^-t**!* union memben wiU operate larbtflt trucks during the day and Sanltatjoa Department driven will collect refott between 11 p-m. and T a.m. Ua_*a £okesmen e_t.rn.ted that tweirtrJve new Join at $40 a week wodd bt Teamsten International Half Million Memben Growth of tho Teamsten' Union to the largest and most influential unit of the American Federation of Labor was traced before the Joint CouncU meeting in Seattle on June 3rd by John F. English of Indianapolis, general organiser and auditor of the international. For 26 yean English waa business agent of his Boston local and drove a team there when General President Daniel J. Tobin was business agent. "Many men in organised labor today don't realise what we went through in the early days to bring about the conditions that are now accepted aa a matter of coune", he said. Praises Seattle Leaden "Gradually, however, we went ahead until today we have $5,000,000 in the general treasury and 900 local uniona with a total membership of close to half a million men". English paid tribute to the leadership of the Seattle Joint Council, declaring that the progress made in organising here "is as close to 100 per cent as any other city in the country". He cited the books of Local No. 174, the largest affiliate of the Council, with a membership of close to 4000. _4.F1. Wiremen Fight Fifth Column Work Chicago, III.—In an article pre pared for the June issue of the Commercial Telegraphers' Union, declared that memben in both Canada and the United States were fully aware of their responsibility in a vital industry to not only guard the secrecy of communications but to expose activities of Communists or fellow travelen who have bored into the industry through the American Communications Association. Mr. Powers said the events of the previous 30 days made it more than probable that the mutual interests which have bound Canadian and American telegraph workera together for 37 years in the Commercial Telegraphers' Union might conceivably be extended in view of the fact that an invasion of Canada would bring the United States into the war. He pointed out the close contact of telegraph workers to the heart of war and preparedness activities of both nations, and how essential it is that communications must be above the breath of suspicion. "It will be remembered that the CTU Constitution prohibits any mem ber from belonging to any commun istic organization", Mr. Powers de clared. "Recent Warnings that radio operators are Communists, and an order by the Federal Communications Commission against 'unneces sary or unidentified communications' are aimed at the Communist-controlled C.I.O. group and not against any member of the Marine Division, Commercial Telegraphers' Union". ABERDEEN TEAMSTERS GET WAGE INCREASE Aberdeen, Wash.—Setting a pre. cedent toward union agreements, Public Utility District No. 1 has approved a wage scale for members of Local No. 699 of the Teamsters' Union which will go into effect on July 1st. Drivers will receive $150 per month for a 40-hour week of five days with a two-weeks vacation next year. This year they will receive time and one-half for overtime and double-time for holidays. Electric rate reductions of $150, 000 per year will go into effect for the public at the same time the union wage scale is effective. ANOTHER PAY LAW VIOLATOR HIT BY COURT INJUNCTION Milwaukee, Wis. —United States Judge F. Ryan' Duffy signed a decree enjoining the C. M. Tool and Die Company here from violating the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and required the firm to pay a total of $1000 to 21 employees to cover back overtime wages due them under the statute. The Wage and Hour Division of the United States Department of Labor charged the company with failing to pay time and one- half for overtime after 42 hours labor per week. 131 MORE AGREEMENTS SIGNED BY MACHINISTS Washington, D. C H. W. Brown, international president of the International Asosciation of Machinists, A. F. of L. affiliate, announced that in five weeks the association had signed 139 new and renewed agreements with employen. Many of the agreement carry wage increases, vacations with pay, seniority rights and other improved work conditions. The length of the' work week ranges from 36 houn to 48 hours, with the 40-hour week predominating. C.I.O. MEMBERS IN NEW YORK GIVE LEWIS THE "BIRD" (The following ia taken from the New York Times account of John L. Lewis' appearance at the eoewe-tiea of the Amalgamated Clothing Worken): Mr. Lewie, who haa predicted that President Roosevelt would go down to "ignominious defeat" if he sought a third term, made no reference to the President in his address yesterday. The memben of the Amalgamated are strongly pro-Roosevelt and the delegatea lost no time in apprising Mr. Lewis of their feelings. Aa he walked into the convention hall to the accompaniment of warm applause from mott sections of the gathering, a New York tailor shouted: "Three eheen for Roosevelt". The response waa overwhelming. Mr. Lewis Urtened impMaWely *M *t. Hillman, who haa publicly declared his support of the President, grinned. DONT WORRY Wealthy Hobby—Bot what wfll b^Sl^aB«ywoal5wheBlpatt °*Wlf-_r-^oit .havt tvtrythlnf to Wlf-jr-Jo me, darB-g. Teamster's Joint Council No. 36 Tke foOowi-g companies have signed agreements wtth Local Unions ef the International Brotherhood of Tcansten, etc, located hi Vaaeoaver, New Weatmlnater, North and West Vancouver and Neaaimo. UNION DAIRIES VANCOUVER Associated Dairies, Ltd. General Cartage and Furniture Moving Aetna Cartage Co. Ltd. TBiaitr teoi Arrow Transfer Co. Ltd. Mrtltvm Bekins Moving and Storage Co. *at-3.y ease B. C. District Telegraph and Delivery Co. Ltd. •Byiaou- Ill- Bowman- Storage Ltd. BXfhlaa* otto Burke * Wood Ltd. ■Byawai lttl Burrard Cartage Co. Lid. ■Xfhlaaa IBM Bryce Cartage and Storage Co. •Bytaoar Tilt Campbell. Storage Ltd. ■Bymoar TMI Columbia Cartage TBiaity seis Comet Delivery * Cartage Co. IBymoai Ilia Crone Storage Co. Ltd. ■Bymoai MM Crown Cartage Co. ■Bymoar atll Consolidated Freight Lines B, C. Rapid Transit Ltd. Fraser Valley Freight Urns Chapman's Motor Cartage Ltd. ■ay-saui raai Eagle Time Delivery System ■Bytaoar ttM Fraser Transfer ■Bytaoar HOT C. W. Fussell BAlmoat HMO Ideal Messenger* MAiiae 43TI Howard Morris Transfer Co. ■Bymoar llll-lilt Johnston National Storage Co. TBlalty 1301 Junior Moving Ltd. rairaoat orta King. Motor Cartage Ltd. TBlalty tail Mainland Transfer Co. Ltd. ■armour MM Merchant! Cartage Co. Ltd. MArlae atn National Transfer Co. ■Bymoai ***» North West Messenger Service ■Bymoar tail Service Messenger Co. Ltd. TBlalty MM Snappy Service Transfer nyatoa* ttt Terminal Cartage Ltd. •Syaaoat tfVt Weill Cartage Ltd. ■tlMea-H-Ml Empress Dairy I VBlal-y MM Ltd. -ktoa's Dairy Produce Ltd. IWholseal* Only) - TMI (ilenburn Dairy -Bfklaaa 1110 Valley Dairy, Limited BAyvlew otM Royal Dairy, Limited rain eat ion Turner's Dairy Ltl (ladeyeaeeat) t Almoat MM Vancouver Heights Dairy O-ea-ua 01M Steve's Dairy Bayview tilt Twigg Island Dairy (Kdeyeaaoa.) _• Almoat MM Richmond Milk Producers Ltd. MU-laattMt National Dairies Ltd. Bli-laat OMt NEW WESTMINSTER Associated Dairies, Ltd. — . . ■ lm NORTH VANCOUVER Associated Dairies, Ltd. Berth IM Turner's Dairy Ltd. _ tn FUEL Coal, Wood, Fuel ON Leslie Coal Company ■By-urn- Mil Sawd-st Buchanan * Raid Wholesale Warehouses MacDonald. Consolidated Ltd. Twigg Island Dairy Iran <_m (Ilenburn Dairy BtiUlanl silo Oouaet UNION-MADE BREAD, CAKES McGavin's Ltd. BAyvlew 4tT« Cowan-Dodson Bakeries Ltd. TAlmoat 0831 Robertson's Bakeries Ltd. Baxter lilt Canadian Bakeries Ltd. t Almoat 0044 Brown Bros. Bakeries BXr-laal MM Montreal Bakery _______ soer Mother Hubbard Bakery Ltd. BAyvlew soer NEW WESTMINSTER Canadian Bakeries Ltd. aew Wsstsalaeter 14 NANAIMO, B.C. Canadian Bakeries Ltd. McOevtn . Ltd. Wilson's Scotch Baken UNION TAXIS YeBowCabs ■Bymoai T141 Star Cabs Limited We ask your patronage of any oi these industrial progress can best be made by their employees thc right of collective wages and working conditions. CltyL . tar Tlal companies, as we believe that supporting companies that give bargaining, which means fair OFFICE! Rooms Mt-7 Labor Headquarters, 129 Beatty Street, Vencouver, B.C. Telephones: SEymour 74M TRlnlty 1937 To Discuss Problems Of Labor Supply In the following statement issued by the government, it is pointed out that the problemi of labor supply, Working noon and conditions involved in the speed-up order on war supplies is being taken up with responsible leaden of organised labor and leaders of industry. The communication says: The Government ia in receipt of a number of enquiries in respect of problems of labor supply, working houn and conditioni involved in the speed-up order which waa Issued by the Mia-stet of Munitions and Supply last week te contractors engaged in the maaafaetare ef munitions, air' craft and ahipbaildi-g. This order wm issued under emergent conditioni which did not permit of prior consultation with all of the interests concerned but it is quite realised that various problems confront industry in the institution of night and day work for aU days in the week, ft la anticipated that announcement trill be made very shortly aa to the attention which is being given by the Government to the problemi ot labor supply and labor conditions whieh are involved, following consultations which an taking place with responsible leaden of labor and of Industry. Tht reaurks at tht Hon. C. D. Howe wire directed primarily to ta- dustry and In the belief that ft would respect wagea aad working eea_N- tiona to the fullett possible extent YES, WHAT? Teacher: "If you subtract 14 from 58, what's the difference?" Pupil: "Yeah. I think it's a lot fit foolishness, too". TOOAVS WISE CREVICE Linen, 8yd: Bt wMJtjta Remember that oeeana of ttM lead to a sea of troable. "Styles for Young Men and Men who Slay Young" M'tOotli* 301 W« THE^NLY^FISH Union-Hide Shoes CORN err BROS. . g_HFo_r . On Sale Now I WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES A direct obligation of tha Dominion of Canada •Stan the momentoM day of laat September, haadroda ef thousands of Canadians have been asking themselves, •What caa I do to kelp win the war.' , •One aMwer Is, "By uvingt' Every tun, woman aad child in Ike Dominion eaa aow make a direct and con- tinning contribution to Canada's war effort by saving ■ot only his dollars, but also his nickels, dimes and quarters lo bay Canada's I _ Wtr Saviag. Cer.ifk.tM." ^^*J^j^ ' • ' M_fl_TO OP FINANCE. WAI SAVIH6S CltTIMCATII: are repayable ia ■even and one-hall yeara. If you hold them to maturity, you will receive 3% on your money — your inveitment will ln- creaM by 25%. They are told at follows:— For a M certificate you pay 94 For a f 10 certificate you pay M For a t-S certificate you psy M_ For a 9M certificate you pay $40 For a $100 certificate you pay $00 TO NT ANY MJDCIT: You can take advanugt oi thil patriotic and profitable savings plan, WJ^^« ,J°*£J*yl»«5 are measured In dollars or in occasional nickels, dunes and quarters. Canada's" Wtr Savings Certificates are eapreuly designed to appeal to the man or woman ol modest meant who cannot afford to tubtcribe to. war bonds of larger denominationi, but who desires to do something tangible to assist the Country's war effort. CHNM-N TOOl Evtn children can purchase War Savings Ctrtlficates, using their coppers, nickels and dimes to buy War Savings Stamps at »c Mch. Sinteen of tbeM stamps will buy one $5. Certificate. D_VHOf» THI SAVINC HAMTi Yoa can purchase as many War Savings Certificates aa you Uke, up to ISOO maturity value in any calendar year. Buy them when yon wlah — buy them often. Remember, systematic saving it successful saving — and your Country needs your money. RICISTIATIOM: Each War Savings Certificate to registered in one name only, and it not transferable. t-DIMRTIOH: Wtr Savings Certificates cannot be. called for redemption by the Government prior to their date of maturity. The owner, however, has the option, after six monthi, ol redeeming hit certificates lor cash at fined redemption values. In urgent esses, advance notice will be waived. wtfflT ______ ************ ajmaa^aa%a***a*aW _■__■ MIT* w^w **********a*r*M ******** Slatlv aerans. la make Complete in/or mailon and epplioa lion Joern* at BANKS, POST OFFICES mi DEALERS IATSE Cracks Anniversary of Down On Red Termites LouisvUle, Gy.—Open war on subversive propaganda creeping Into local unions through the efforta of thow red termites whieh would Mb- otege the structure of union labor by gnawing at ite roots, waa declared to a resolution unanimously adopted at the final session of the 85th biennial convention of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees recently. _,,. Communist and Fascist "infiltration into local uniona" wm scored by the convention's resolution, and the executive board wm empowered to expel, fine or suspend from the ranks of the Alliance any member found to be indulging in red undermining of the union. A blanket endonement of the executives of the Alliance was given earlier in the convention following the speech of George Browne, president of the Alliance, .in which he defended the union against mud which has been slung in its direction by Columnist Westbrook Pegler, whom Walter Winchell styled " louse in the blouse of journalism' Formal re-election of the officen was unanimous at the closing session. Wants Poll Tax and Income Tax Ocean Falls Local No. 312 and Powell River Local No. 76 of the International Brotherhood, Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers, lut asked the Vancouver Trades Council to urge the government to revise the basis of taxation and eliminate the poll tax for those who pay income tax. The union claims that under certain conditions some worken pay both a poll tax and income tax. The matter has been referred to the Legislative Committee of the Council, who now have the matter under review, Urge Government To Aid B. C. Farmers The Trades Council hM asked the British Columbia Government to take steps to accelerate the production of processable foods as a war emergency. The delegates were of the opinion that the Government might help finance crops of the farmen so that theyecould prevent the waste of fruits and other foodstuffs, instead of permitting them to rot as in previous yean. The Trades Council has heard from farmer and co-operative organisations since this subject was given publicity, all endorsing the views of organized labor and pointing out the need for financial assistance trom the Government if the fruit and vegetables are to be saved. DEAF Bear ayala wttk «B_BB Him Mint, lacuea tele crystal Im!* ill. Vaieti, a_itt, sh* -Minn [lav sM Iras, rnettiti Bitg., ie a. BiaMags teiT far anh.uta_.et BRITISH CCHUMRIa CONSOLATION A certain sportsman was playing over a golf coune in Scotland, and playing very badly. "Dear, dear!" he remarked at last, "There canna be worse playen than myself I" "Weel, weel, maybe there are wone playen," commented the ead- die, consolingly, "but they dtnna play." PICCADILLY COFFEE SHOP . . ■ W**t*m* by a ataas.st of Leeal a. Mt pes seat Valea. Granville & Smythe MASS CONSUMPTION Modern industrial processes of iss production demand mass consumption it they are to work effectively. High profits distributed to a few are economically suicidal in a world organiied tor large-scale production; purchasing power must be spread over the whole population and not concentrated in the hands of a small minority.—Francis Williams, city editor, Daily Herald, London. T. J. KEARNEY FAIRMONT 2030 FUNERAL DIRECTORS (Eetabllahed ltll) 24 Wett Eleventh Avenue (Between Ontario and Manitoba) Trades and Labor Congress Convention After consultation with the Vancouver, New Westminster and Dittrict Trades and Labor Council, and in an effort to avoid conflicting with the regular conventions of affiliated organisations of the Congress, arrangements have been made to hold the 56th Annual Convention of the Tradea and Labor Congress of Canada throughout the week commencing Monday, September 23rd next This will be held in the city of Vancouver, as decided by ballot vote of the delegates attending lut year's convention at London, Ont. While the official call will not be issued for some time yet, thit advance notice is given in order that Federations of Labor, Trades and Labor Councils and Local Unions may have ample time to formulate plans to be fully represented at this important national gathering of Canadian labor.—Canadian Congren Journal. Carpenters' 50th Year Carpenten* Union, Local 462, celebrated ite 60th A™'T«ta-T to,• very fitting style in Ubor Headquarten recently. The celebration was held in the form of a smoking concert and wm tremendously enjoyed by the full house. to-af Union No. 46S, United Bro- therhood of Carpenten and Joinen of America ia one of the oldest in Vancouver and were M-M «t foundation memben of the Trades and Labor Council and have parttcl- ¥ited in the purchase of two Ubor emples hew as well M taking a leading part in many dri?tk fo* better wagea and working conditions for themselves and other uniona. On May 19, 1890, Joe Dickson and othen who had been associated with the independent carpenten organisation, functioning here after the break-up ot the Knights of Labor, applied for an international charter. The charter was installed at a meet ing held June 10, 1890, in Sullivan's Hall, Cordova Street. Joe Bowman, later a leading British Columbia architect, was the local's flnt recording secretary. • , In the early 90's, Vancouver's population was around the 13,000 mark. Work and wage conditions for carpenten were 10 houn and $3 a day. The flrst drive of the carpenten wu for the 9-hour day. They achieved it—on the $3 a day basis— by 1891. But poor trade conditions hit the town and between 1894 and 1896 the union had difficulty in doing more than holding its charter. But the charter was held, and in 1897 when conditions improved, they got the 9-hour day back again. In those days there was little in the way of formal agreement between employer and union. Conditions were enforced on the job. Non-union worken usually lasted one day. If, on the Mcond day, they failed to apply for union membenhip, union worken quit the job. The drive for tne 8-hour day commenced in 1897 and continued for two yean. During that period the carpenters sponsored and paid for public educational meetings. They field them in the old red brick building, now serving as a public library annex on Main street, and formerly the city hall. In 1901, the carpenten took the lead in forming the building trades council in Vancouver. Joe Dickson was council president; Jack Weeks was secretary. Between 1901 and 1907 was an expansive period for the union. The improving wage Kales during these years were: 1901, $2.80; 1903, $3,20; 1906, $3.60; 1907, $4.20. These rates were paid on the 8-hour day basis. The $4.20 rate wm established after a six-week strike. In the panic that hit Vancouver in 1907-08, working conditions were poor and the union suffered. But the 1909-1911 "boom" sent things up again. Wages were $4.00 a day. Average conditions prevailed until 1914, when the war stopped building work. But in 1916-18 shipbuilding work boomed wages up to $7.20 a day and sent the local membenhip to around 1500. The after-war slump took its toll and union membenhip and wages suffered. There was a pickup in 1925. By 1926 the union got the principle ot the 5-day week accepted with smaller contracton. By 1929 the union had won the 6-day week, at $1 an hour/—only to see the "depression" knock the bottom from under all standards, and union membenhip sag to a low ebb. Actually a few union memben kept the local on its feet. When conditiona improved in 1986, they assessed • res f" _ . n>oi and working Seven Races Daily RAIN or SHINE Pari-Mutuel Syatcft DAILY DOUBLES First and Second; Sixth i Seventh Races LANSDOWNE PARK - Fim! SATURDAY, JUNE ttth to SATURDAY, JULY M BRIGHOUSE PARK * '/* - Fiifcl WEDNESDAY, JULY 10th, to WEDNESDAY, JULY IM HASTINGS PARK - - - Fint ] SATURDAY, JULY 10th, to SATURDAY, JULY 17t_ LANSDOWNE PARK - - Second 1 SATURDAY, AUGUST 3rd to SATURDAY, AUGUST IM BRIGHOUSE PARK - Second I _ SATURDAY, AUGUST ITtk, to SATURDAY, AUGUST Me.] Vancouver Thoroughbred Association] WHEN YOU WANT risM—THY Ye Olde English Fish Restaurant WD BBLl, MOM I.U THAN ANT RMTAURANT IN CANADi | A CHEAP ALTERNATIVE Macpherson was in love, and after he and his girl had had a walk one evening he invited her to have a drink, feeling sure she would atk for nothing more than a mild lemonade. "Well, Jennie, dear", he uid, "and what'll I order for yet'' ......W-n>r' th»nk t°*'\ **■* "P"**, "I'll have a large port". "A large port!" he gasped. "Loeh. woman, come on oot and III buy ye a Picture postcard o' Liverpool A. X HARRON North Vancouver: Phone N. V. ltl J. A. HARRON 11 Tenth Ave. n.; Phoas Put. I iarron Iroa. limttri. FUNERAL DsMCTORS 15 EAST TENTH AVENUE PHONE PAtt. RED STAR DRUG _$T0. T*__« Stall Otter Dma_t" •et tteoMOat by flnt Mali ante I We T-_aoov*_-.l Western Glass Company Limited IMPORTERS and MANUFACTURERS See Us about Broken Olase ln Windows, Automobiles, Mirror*! Showcases, etc. Art Wan BepaMet is Mt-iota B*-__v_r.« _>ao_rai wt themselves 26 cents a day >ses. Since thai time union icy i ' f oi .or organiting purposes. Since that time unlor and working conditiona have been Improving. In 1940 there are five new locale in varioui parts of the province. There are union agreements covering the workers on all large construction jobs. There is the 6-day week and wages are 90 centa an hour. The carpenters would be the first to admit that, measured in terms of real wages, that is, in terms of what the workers' income will buy, the ?dv.__. f_t,m .the *8 » **7 atandard in 1890, haa been far less marked than might at flrst appear. Living costa have, of course, advanced materially. But gains have been made—notably in the shortening of the work day. And the fact remains that, through 60 yeara of boon and slump, peace and war, the union hM exercised a very real influence toward improved work and wage conditioni and has aided, directly and indirectly, thousands of the "real builders ot Vancouver". . Th». trfvtrtittmmt It not mMIM« ^tywi *f *• Lkjuor Control-■<>•* or by lha. Govtiiiiwiit of Britith Columbia. MACHINISTS IN MAJOR GAINS Burjtognme, Cal.—Major gains by ft* v.I»_»»««o-al Anociation of Maehlniita were announced recently with the signing of 168 shops ta nine communities down the San Francisco ~nlnto-.-Burli_j.__.. South San ■S."*.*.0* _?_» *___»• OaV Cttt, i_frdKfoJ|^ <*•«*« lift °_J__ ***** _•. *• ton«t-7 in* the peat week. Renewed union -grooteaats in Et l«OW THAT YOU MENTION IT _ A cute Uttle Mm tmmuhid Oa Before the Factory Whistle Sounds Men and machinu mott bt mobilised and money found to purchMe raw materials, produce the finished gooda, •hip thtm to market. Tho recurring temporary needi of induitry for ready tub ii mtt by bank credit Money to help carry induttry forward smoothly, with- out hindrance ia available through Tht Royal Bonk. Wt wtlcome tht inquiriM of induttry for mth accommodation. The Roijal Bank af Canada ■>rv Howewiro Get Stoat feMftSL A TradM.CouncU delegate repotted tttt § .nonunion ________* Hd--____r_______ a. antra teller-. WrtTJIttStMM that a mIm-U-s tor a dairy had.been oferiat? Later tbe houae' dairy, been MIL _ saw,?*** -** Bemad and bottled « lindlllans, every •I LtrO-Y LAGER YD af Ettstp heeeatthil Sly fee free hawse Othtr/amass* ssmsUI BURTON TYPlj SILVER SPRING T
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