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•——"-■■■■■■"■ T ■..y.fiy '\r ., •_► st* -'■-> • ' TO EACH '■' V«ION MEMBER THE POLITICAL PARTY OF-HIS J CHOICE aoor f^OWJlD AND fifVtsTDnLlED MJPPORTED BY SEVENTY-TWO LOCAL UNIONS BUILD STRONG UNIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER 518. m "CiS-r- <* VANCOUVER, CANADA, FEBRUARY, 1942. Established 1924 Trades and Labor Congress Presents Memorandum To The Federal Government •• - ;- . £ Memorandum Presented to Dominion Cabinet by Executive Council of The Trades and Labor Congress of Canada and an Associate Delegation of Canadian Representatives .of Affiliated National and International' Unions. TPHE MEMBERSHIP OF THE TRADES AND LABOR CON- x CRESS OF CANADA represented by this delegation has, since the outbreak of war, demonstrated by word*tid deed its determination to support in every way possible all measures essential for the ..winning of victory over the enemies of our country and of the United Nations and for the achievement of this victory at the earliest possible time. " We recognize that it is only hy„the F" vigorous prosecution of "total war'*''" that this can be accomplished and our own future as a democratic nation assured and the frightful slaughter of innocent victims of Nazi ruthless- ness in the countries actually in the battle areas or under the domination of the ftazi powers be brought to an end. V^ In such a war two armies must be maintained, the one composed of our armed forces and the other of those engaged in the production and transportation of supplies, equipment and armaments without which the courage and sacrifice of our soldiers, sailors and airmen would be futile. Upon this second army rests the further responsibility of producing and distributing, over and above all that is required for the fighting forces, sufficient food, clothing, shelter, etc., to maintain the health and morale of the civilian population _at_ a Jevel-which will .ensure the greatest possible degree of productive efficiency. These duties can only be fulfilled if there is recognition by all concerned of their respective responsibilities and a willingness to work together for the common good. Labor Representation Many past misunderstandings and mistakes could have been avoided had Labor's request for recognition as an equal partner in industry been more generally accepted. While the principle has been on numerous occasions agreed to by the Government, actual practice has fallen far short of making it effective. It is true that in some instances Labor has been accorded representation but so far, with only two exceptions,' (Wartime Housing Limited and Toronto Shipbuilding Company Limited), no auch recognition has been given to Labor on the numerous directorates administering the war-time production industries financed, controlled or operated by the Government or on a number of other bodies established to initiate and formulate policies which vitally affect the interests of industrial workers both as wage earners and consumers. We appreciate that in the enactment of the Unemployment Insurance legislation provision was made for Labor representation both in the Commission charged with the administration of this Act and in the advisory committees already set up or to be later established in connection with the administration of unemployment insurance and the employment service. Again, we are not unmindful that Labor has been accorded equal representation with employers on the National and Regional Boards charged with the administration of the wage pegging Order in Council P. C. 8258. We accepted this responsibility even though of the firm opinion that this particular measure is socially and economically unsound. Labor, likewise, was given representation on the "National Labor Supply Council", but whatever use this Council might have been was largely nullified by creating and assigning to" the "Inter-departmental Committee on Labor Co-ordination" the functions of initiating and formulating ' policies on matters that it had been expected the National Labor Supply Council would deal wh_h. The broad powers now given to the National and Regional War Labor Boards has almost completely taken away any further useful functions that the National Labor Supply Council might have performed. To rectify these conditions we urge: (t) That Order in Council P.C. 2686 of June, 1940. establishing the National Labor Supply Council, be repealed and that a,small consultative commit- jj.. •■- .'" tee of labor representatives and, if thought advisable, a similar committee of employer representatives, be set up by the. Minister of Labor with whom he could more intimately discuss proposed new laws or regulations affecting labor and industrial conditions, and seek advice on the same while they were being formulated; 12) That previous requests be complied with for recognition of Labor as an equal partner in industry and for appointment of representatives after consultation with Organized Labor on directorates, boards, commissions, etc., already established or which may in 500 WorkelTS In Amendment To Fire Aircraft Are Laid Oft The following news item which appeared in. the Ottawa Journal of January 17th caused a stir among the aircraft .workers in Vancouver who feel that a similar situation might develop in our local planta. The Aeronautical Workers' Union, No. 756, drew up a resolution which has been sent to members of the Government and which has also been endorsed by the Trades and] Labor Council. The news item reads: ■ "Ottawa Car and Aircraft Limited has laid off almost 500 employees in the last six weeks, and many more will be let out soon, Mr. Redmond Quain, K.C., president of the company, told "The Journal" Friday night). While large numbers will be laid off, this condition must not be assumed to be permanent, he said. Reason for the suspension, Mr. Quain said, was the complete lack of aircraft orders. Drastic reduction in personnel have been made and will continue to be made because at this particular time the company have no more aircraft orders to fill. He pointed out that the situation at Ottawa Car and Aircraft was not an isolated case and that there are other large aircraft factories and companies in a similar position at this time. Resolution from Aeronautical Lodge No. 756 -' Whereas the Rt. Hon. Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada, in a recent communication sent to all aircraft workers in Canada stated .thai. "We cannot -train—eur-ainnen and we cannot send them into battle without aircraft". And whereas he also stated: "For everyone there can be no finer motto for the now year than that expressed in the words: ''Brave men shall not die because I have faltered.' Nowhere could it possibly be of greater significance than in aircraft production. You will, I am sure, make It yours for 1942". future be created to deal with matters affecting the economic or social conditions of / wage earners. .' Government Operation of Commercial and Industrial Undertakings Profiteering in the production of essential war materials can best be prevented when these are made by the Government in plants owned and controlled by it and we note with some gratification the large extent to which this policy has been adopted by the Government. The satisfactory functioning of such industries is made almost impossible, however, when workers are not only denied representation on boards of directors charged with the administration of the affairs of these Government companies, but in addition, policies are enforced which prohibit the recognition or proper functioning of trade unions in direct contravention of the provisions of-Order 4n--€fluncir-PrCr 2685. The assertion that such companies are "Emanations of the Crown*' is a subterfuge that should be promptly abolished. It is only by doing so that confidence can be created that the Government believes in the justice and fairness of the polios laid down in Order in Council Plrrr2685. Workers look to the Government to use such companies and also such other Government commercial cor- fMirations as the Canadian Broadcast- ng Corporation to set an example of what can be accomplished through frank co-operation with Organized Labor and not for the purpose of frustrating workers in their efforts to organize or to act collectively through the trade union organizations of their own choice. This is the only basis on which Government ownership and operation of corporations engaged in industrial and commercial activities can be accepted as satisfactory by Organized Labor. Where war-time needs call for production in privately owned or operated plants, then they should be controlled in such a manner aa to prevent the possibility of profiteering and ensure compliance with the terms of Order in Council P. C. 2685. Control of Prices and Wages The widening of the powers of. the War-time Prices and Trade Board is an action that gives effect to a resolution adopted at our recent convention and we desire to commend the Government for taking this step. We believe, however, that a.too rigid adherence to the terms of the Order in Council might result in creating conditions more serious than failure to completely prevent inflation would be. The Order should, therefore, in our opinion, be applied in such manner as not to place an unjust burden on producers by denying to them a fair return for their labor. Further, we strongly dissent from the doctrine that reasonable increases in wages would inevitably result in inflation. Even were that partially true, it would provide no justification for the drastic regulations incorppr- „,,,.., ated in Order in C««sWe*»*S^^»f^•'■%■ \«M«_«r_ftiiv Secretary of the This Order in Council should be modified if the growth of discontent among large bodies of workers ia to be avoided. The freezing of wages at unfair levels and the denial of the use of the machinery of collective bargaining, conciliation and arbitration is an injustice that stifles enthusiasm and inspiration to greater effort. Our objections to Order in Council P. C. 8253 and suggestions for its modification have already been submitted in detail and, without reiterating all of these, we would particularly ask immediate action on the following: (1) That no workers earning less . than $25 per week or 50c 'per hour should be restricted in any effort made by them to negotiate and secure an increase In their wages to these levels, which have been accepted by the Government as necessary to maintain a decent standard of living; (2) That amendments sirould be made to permit the adjustment of wages and cost of living bonus of female workers And whereas Mr. Edmond Quain, K.C., president of the Ottawa Car and Aircraft Limited recently told the "Ottawa Journal" on January 17th, relative to the layoff of 500 employees that "reason for the suspension was the complete lack of aircraft orders. Drastic reduction in personnel have been made and will continue to be made because at this particular time the company has no more aircraft orders to fill," Therefore, be it resolved that the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council consider it to be their responsibility and duty to draw this situation to the attention of the Prime Minister of Canada with the request that he use his influence and authority to see that in the interest of Canada's war effort full use is made of aircraft production facilities. And be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be sent to the Minister of Munitions and Supply, the National Office of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada and the leaders ot all political parties in the House of Commons, Ottawa. Legislation Withdrawn 'The bill which was to have been brought up in the Provincial Legislature to amend the Fire Marshal's Act, which would reduce the number of projectionists. in motion picture theatre booths was withdrawn, after a barrage of protests were made by members of the legislature .who, had been interviewed and written and wired to by the Vancouver, N*w Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council. President Showier went to Victoria along with members of the Projectionists' Union and protested the amending of the Act. A letter was sent to all members of the legislature pointing out that certain interests in the wealthy motion picture industry were endeavoring to secure changes in the Act with a view of reducing the number of men (from two to one) in the projection booths. It pointed out that similar efforts had been made from time to time and that there is now a. greater need to give the utmost protection to the theatre-going public from the dangers of fire. Projectionists have received A.R.P. instructions regarding their duties in the event of enemy raids; one of them to look after the booth and its highly inflammable contents and take the necessary prbcedure to keep the patrons as calm as possible, and the other to immediately take care of lights, roof protection, etc. This letter was followed later by a wire to all members of the legislature. The projectionists' union thanked the council for its efforts, but feel that the matter"will "be taken up at some other session of the legislature, because the motion picture interests seemed to be determined to upset the legislation, irrespective of the danger to the public in so doing. Electricians'Union Buys An«(theT$l#,000 VietoiyBeiMpj AT the regular meeting of Electrical Workers' Union, No. 213, ■^ Monday evening in Labor Headquarters, the Executive recommended the purchase of another $10,000 Victory Bond and this was endorsed by the members. This makes a total of $40,000 held in Victory Bonds by the union, $10,000 of which -is non-interest bearing: - /_-_.. When^asj?edjbjr_ one pf the members if the treasury wouid[ be depleted t6o"ftiuch to purchase another bond of so large a.denomination, President W. Fraser, Treasurer A. C. Hill and Busrneess Agent and'-Financial Secretary Jack Ross all pointed out that the unipn treasury would not be endangered by another withdrawal. Building Trades Agreement Signed With the exception of four, all the hotels in Vancouver have signed an agreement with the Building Trades Council specifying that all their alteration work will be done by members of unions affiliated with the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Building Trades Council. Council, reports that committees from the Board of Business Agents interviewed all the owners and were given very.good receptions, most of the places having had the work done under these conditions for many years. The four hotels which are not signed up are the Main Hotel, Earope Hotel, Patricia Hotel and. Balmoral Hotel. They stipulate, however, that any work they have done will be by international union labor but decline to sign the agreement Fishermen's Unions Propose Joint Plan The United Fishermen's Union and the United Fish Cannery and Reduction Plant Workers' Union, covering the fishing industry on the British Columbia coast has met the Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Dr. B. Finn, and has presented him with a long list of improvements which could be made to the fishing industry here, which would secure the highest possible fisheries production under fair labor conditions. The union feels that if its suggestions are carried out there will not be any wastage or shortage ot fish production, such as took place last year, when efforts were being made to supply the British market with the amount of fish they desired. Dr. Finn admitted there was room for improvement and greater cooperation between employers, employees and Government, and these are the plans recommended by,the union. The union also presented its plan to the Trades and Labor Council, who, in turn, endorsed it and it will be-taken up with the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada. The union letter accompanying,* the plan says: The Executive Board of the United Fishermen's Local 44, together with the Executive of the United Fish Cannery and Reduction Plant Workers' Union, Local 89, have beep discussing for some time past the manner in which our organizations can be of greatest service in securing the highest possible fisheries production under fair labor conditions to the employees, as a direct aid to Canada's war effort. . In reviewing the operation of our industry since the beginning of the war, we have found many instances of duplication, overlapping and loss of valuable production, due mainly to several factors: (1) The vicious competition between the respective companies engaged in the industry. (2) A tendency on the part of some of the operators to avoid negotiating with the organized groups on a basis that would ensure harmony and full production. (3) The attitude of government departments in conducting negotiations for the sale of our products to the British and domestic markets without full and proper representation to the primary producers, namely, the fishermen. Agreement For Prince Rupert Shipyard Men Officials of shipyard workers' unions have signed up another shipbuilding company in British Columbia. Meetings relative to this were held in Vancouver between representatives of the Prince Rupert Dry Dock and. Shipyard and union officials and an agreement signed covering wages and working conditions. In connection with this the union officials of both the A. F. of L. umons-antHherCrC. of L. worked in close collaboration and arrived at a harmonious agreement on jurisdiction points. The A. F. of L. union agreement covers Caulkers, Compressormen, Electricians, Engineers, Joiners, Patternmakers, Pipefitters, Sawyers, Sheet Metal Workers and Shipwrights. The agreement covers a three-shift system with increased rates for second and third shifts.' 'Wage rates are the same as paid in Vancouver and a cost-of-living bonus is included. The agreement was signed on behalf of the Prince Rupert Locals by J. S. Blach of Prince Rupert Trades and Labor Council, W. Page of the Carpenters, J. N. Ross of the Electrical Workers, Geo. Parkinson of the Engineers, Frank Carlisle of the Plumbers and Steamfltters, and D. Macpherson of the Sheet Metal Workers. Skilled Labor Is Available for U. S. The following resolution presented by Electrical Workers' Union, No. 213, was endorsed by the Vancouver Trades and Labor Council and will be forwarded to the American Federation of Labor in order that the suggestion might be taken up by them with the United States government: Whereas, the marked expansions in shipbuilding, aircraft and other wartime industries in the United States are ever increasing the demand for skilled labor in that country; and Whereas, at the present time advertisements appear in the United States trade union papers for scores of skilled mechanics whose services are, apparently, immediately and urgently required; and Whereas, there is a vast number of skilled tradesmen unemployed in the Dominion of Canada, the majority of Other Unions Buy More Victory Bonds Many of the other Vancouver unions are adding to their purchases of Victory Bonds. We record below some of the unions that have already acted on the matter and others will not be able to act until the membership authorize same. Some unions have already used up their surplus funds in the purchase of former Victory Bonds and War Savings Stamps, such aa the Beverage Dispensers' Union with over $10,000. worth, and other unions with lesser amounts. The following unions have already made large purchases in former bonds and War Savinga Stamps, but have purchased or authorized the purchase of Victory Bonds now being issued: . Projectionists' Union |2,500 Truck Drivers* Union $2,000 Machinists' Lodge, 692 $1,500 Street Railway, Division 101... $1,000 Retail Clerks .*. $1,000 Plumbers and Steamfltters .... $1,000 Milk Salesmen's Union $1,000 Bakery Salesmen $500 Typographical Union $600 Teamsters' Joint Council $500 Aeronautical Workers $60 Film Exchange Employees $60 On top of this, of course, are Individual members of unions, some of whom are making the second purchase of $1,000 bonds. Civic Employees Take Definite Stand Employees of the City of Vancouver have taken a new stand in an effort to get the wage cuts restored which they have been promised over a period of years, and the cost-of- living bonus awarded unanimously by a Board of Arbitration. The City Council baa put part of the award into operation but has evaded that portion of the award which dealt with 1942. The award affects City Hall employees, civic employees and City Firemen. Civic employees report that their low wages are sometimes made lower by the weather, such an instance having taken place during the recent frost, when their wages for two weeks work amounted to about $26. The employees have been asked by the Mayor to subscribe for Victory Bonds to swell the city's quota, but the employees have taken whom are exempt from military ser-1lne fm^HV' n«ve ""J." *ldefin'f* vice, and many others, of whom, have 8ta"d g J*18 and "" th.at th.ey *!" >,„..„ i,,.„„,-.i,i„ .i;.,,.i,„,.„.„i f-„... ,i... not subscribe f Discharged Soldiers Are Placed On Scrap Heap Organized labor' does not think that soldiers who are discharged from the army_as .medically or physically unfit "should" be dumped upon the labor market with only 30 days' pay. They should be kept on pay until the unemployment service can place them Because there appears to be an on jobs. That is the contention of ever-increasing demand for houses in the Trades and Labor Council who Wants Priority On Building Material been honorably discharged from the Canadian Forces; and Whereas, the Governments of the United States and Canada, recognizing the imperative needs of our countries in the interest of defense,- have seen fit to remove the international boundary insofar as trade and commerce are concerned; therefore be it Resolved that we, the delegates of the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council, earnestly request that tbe stringency of the immigration laws be lessened, in order tp a/fcafetfef**-'*'" into the United StsMOTWafore- mentioned class of unemployed Canadian workers, and thus help to expedite the prosecution of the war to a successful conclusion. Just a minute; before you open that pay envelope I Would it be aa fat if the Axis won? Canada's future largely lies in the pay envelopes of IP BUY --pc_ the workers. Their savings will hel maintain our fighting men. VICTORY BONDS. Old men, women and children can fight the Axis by buying Victory Bonds. for any unless the City Council grants the award made by the. Arbitration Board. The union asks for a delegation from other unions to take the matter up with the Finance Committee at the. City Hall next Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. Other interests will be there to oppose the granting of the award, so labor should be well represented. Annual Banquet o mSssWsstwp • The Annual Banquet of the Building Trades Council, to which all officers and delegates of affiliated unions have been invited, will be held in the Georgia Hotel on Saturday, February 28th, commencing at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $1.50 each. Another large turnout is anticipated and the arrangements already made for the entertainment will assure everyone of a very enjoyable evening. Reservations should be made as early as possible with Secretary Wilson of the Building Trades Council or your local union secretary. endorsed a motion introduced by Jack Ros^of the Electrical Workers' to the same level as those paid '^pion,-which favored a protest to be male workers for similar sent tb the Prime Minister and to the w°rk; I Minister of Pensions and National (8) That in seasonal occupations Health. and those- where irregular . employment is customary, cost The Age of Slavery would return of living bonuses should be if the Axis won. Maintain democracy (Continued on page 2) and freedom. Buy Victory Bonds. . ' . / on*nu. , K" '*!'! ''".■' • _: . _J: em this district, the Vancouver Building Trades Council has sent a communication to the City Council asking that body to urge the Government to grant priority on building material for the construction of houses up to $3000 in the city, providing that the fair wages and hours, as recognized by the Federal Government' in this district is made compulsory on all house construct.on receiving priority. SPENCER'S DEPARTMENT STORE is on the WE DO NOT PARTONIZE LIST of the,,. . VANCOUVER, NEW Vfi\ DISTRICT,VRADES and MINSTER AND OR COUNCI Issued by Retail Clerks' rw >n, Local 279 .,- v'-nt ¥ _ Baaaaaa. :-.**■ -. .. V*-* ' j ..'; ,1' "•.-■ii t' ■■ .1.1."* -•••: "'■"' \f. V -£• .''■.."•'•" •*.-■• -i- Page Two THE LABOR STATESMAN February, 1942 fsfSmmswtiVsV "Build B. C. Payrolls" The Only Milk We Use" "Pacific is the only milk'used in our home because of ita rich, appetizing flavor and V> f dependable uniform quality," "——""Writes. Mrs,- -«. C.' P. "We have proven by repeated tests ,. that it is most economical and stands the' hottest weather exceptionally well." Pacific Milk Irradiated and Vacuum Packed SBSK3C«8SSS»SSS»»S»SS»SSSS» The Labor Statesman Published third Thursday is each mouth at Labor Headquarters, Vancouver, B. C Owned by the Vancouver, New Westminster_and District Trades and Labor Council . . r H. W. WATTS, Man. Editor Subscription Rates: $1,00 per Year; to Unions, 4c,per member per month , Phone: PAclflc 3943 Quadra Club 724 Seymour Street (Near Fire Station) 100 per cent Union LUNCH COPTER W. G. Couper, Manager Vancouver^ Can..Tebrtiary, 1942 llllllllllllllllllliliillliiiililillllllllllllllllll Slip in at... The Shelly Coffee ——Shop-- 'You must be satisfied" • LUNCHES •TOBACCOS 100 per cent Union 121 West Pender Across from The Sun WHAT UNIONISM DEMANDS What does membership in a union demand? "Labor men can answer because they know tha_t being a good uninn member is not an easy task. It isn't just a question of paying-dues and giving lip service to leaders. Such members are a drag on any union. The vowb a union member takes arc serious ones. To live up to them requires conscientious effort and constant application. Knowledge is the secret of successful membership but it must be more than superficial cognizance of problems immediately confronting a local union. Too many men stop with J» knowledge of the handicaps—^thereby seeing only one side of the picture. They must go on from there and learn the history of their organization, how it has overcome the handicaps of the past, how it has grown strong, and what its aims are for the future. * . They must realize the importance of their vote in their unions and learn how to choose, and then support whole-heartedly, . competent, trustworthy 'leadership, or, and this, is just as important, present the views of the "loyal opposition". Union members must become articulate. They must be able to be a competent accurate voice for their fellow "workers, presenting facts clearly, logically and dispassionately, not only in their union but in the community. They must look upon the world as a whole, realizing the interdepend ence of group upon group, nation upon nation. Too many union members act as though they still thought the world was flat. They must take their part in solving the larger problems that confront all honest, good- seeking men and women today. They must join in as citizens—shoulder to shoulder with the bosses, not thinking or caring whether their com panion in service""be Protestant, "ilew | v»' | llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll BALMORAL HOTEL Say."MEET ME AT* THE BALMORAL" ' A Smartly modern—comfortably . j ~ furnifllied . . . yet retaining a 11 qniet, dignified atmoiphar* that makM it a welcome place to bring or meet your friend*. Ma nag era: MIKE KOSKI BOB PATTERSON "JOHNNY" McKENZIK Phone: PAclflc 3148 159 East Hastings Street VANCOUVER, B.C. Fizz J&telcM'PAy . advertlnmeot I* not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by the Government of Brlllsh Columbia. Far GOODNESS SAKE— DAD'S ORIGINAL Cookies OATMEAL . COCONUT BUTTER KRISP T CHOC'O'NUT For every occasion. DAD'S COOKIE CO. (B.C/'- LIMITED Vancouver. B.C. or Catholic; trained for service, ready to fight wherever their services may be of most use. The power of a union comprised of such men is unlimited. Through cooperative organization they shall obtain power, but that power must not be used for themselves alone, but for the good of all. They must establish themselves as a strong force for right and justice to all men. TRADES AND LABOR CONGRESS MEMORANDUM (Continued from page l) paid on overtime worked so as to compensate for the reduction in the cost of living bonus made for short time or unemployed periods; (4) That to compensate for the "'•"celling'oil wages being fixed, a floor to wages should also be established and made equally applicable to adult ' male and female workers, and that this be at least, the minimum rate of 35c per hour provided for adult male employees by Order in Council 1 P.C. 7679; (5) That the National and Regional War Labor Boards be empowered to liberally interpret the provisions of this Order in Council where, in . their Jurgment, circumstances warrant such action. Fair Wages and Union Conditions The most effective way to ensure observance of fair conditions of employment is to encourage the policy laid down in -Order in Council P. C. J 2685 of the right of the workers to organize into unions of their own choice and to negotiate collective agreements. Events which have transpired since the promulgation of this Order in. Council have demonstrated the necessity for further action on the. part of (he Government to compel employers to recognize and deal with jt trade Union if there is Union ... „ .„ „ nmr (irgamznd'jj.aarffv.i-apiuyeaf.. ■■ jactinn of'the Minister of Justice in contrary to the 'recommendations both of boards established under the Industrial Disputes Investigation Act and of the report of a Royal Commission. We strongly protest this new procedure which appears to abrogate all rights workers previously had in respect to fixing of wage rates under previous legislation or Orders in Council and urge immediate action to restore these. • , .-__,. V National Health Maximum production cannot be achieved or maintained Vhfcre unduly long hours are worked. This has been clearly shown, by reports of investigations made in Great Britain: and the United States, and it has been shown to be unsound policy to work more than six days per week or unduly long hours per day. Published statistics also show that poor heajth is responsible for far more lost time than all other causes combined. Again, statements made in the House of Commons in respect to the numbers found unfit for military service demonstrate the need for prompt action to counteract these unfavorable conditions. It is well known that workers and others with moderate incomes' cannot afford proper medical attention and we therefore suggest that early consideration should be given to the enactment of a ifational health insurance scheme on a contributory basis. We would also ask that aid be. given in co-ordinating and supporting educational and sports organizations providing physical culture and sports" facilities which increase the fitness of our youth to meet the demands of the war and post-war periods. We would also.direct attention to the need for stricter supervision of .war production plants in respect to the provision of adequate sanitary conditions and the enforcement of measures for the protection of the .health of the employees.. Unemployment Insurance We have noted the ..temporary steps taken to overcome some of the difficulties that have-arisen from the failure to raise the maximum wages which might be earned by insured workers from $2000 to $3Q00 and would suggest that the Unemployment Insurance Act be amended to bring within its scope those earning over $2000 by raising this amount to themselves in decency and health. This is a situation that exists today among the lowest income groups and we would therefore urge either some modification for them of the T per cent National Defence Tax on single persons and 5 per cent on others, or, alternately, that the exemptions from payment of this tax should be brought into harmony with those provided in the Income Tax Act. As compulsory military service has been made effective under the provisions of the National Resources Mobilization Act, steps should, be taken to exercise the further powers given in this Act to mobilize the wealth and industries of this country' for national service. In this respect we would point out that while any increases in wages and salaries are now prohibited by Orders in Council P.. 0.8253 and P; C. 9298, increased incomes ' fr,om dividends or e'xeess profits are still allowed. We would ask, therefore, that action should be taken to eliminate these existing inequalities to give effect to the policy that there should be equality of sacrifice and that taxes should be imposed in proportion Usability to bear thern. *"G*i Where conditieft " can be made more equitable-^Cd injustices re moved without interfering with .the primary duty of devoting our efforts to winning the war, this should be done. Especially is this so where such J_ailjustments would result in increasing contentment and efficiency of those affected. In this respect we would particularly request action on the following matters: That it be made compulsory for all ships sailing on what mayTje classed as salt-water runs, to. adopt the three-watch system; that all Canadian ships, regardless of tonnage, should carry ship-to-shore communication for the purpose of safeguarding the life of the crews; that shipping legislation be amended to incorporate the conventions and recommendations of the International Labor Organization covering coastal and inland-water boats; That necessary legislation be passed, to enable Civil Servants now under the Retirement Act to transfer to the Civil Service Superannuation „.,„„„ -, .-_ ,. . _, .Act; that as the Postal Service is a *i0:?.?i,..Or.V.at!!I1^1I;„ ei™'"^!"5T'e?mm<?rt:ial undertaking, letter car. entirely the provisions exempting those earning over any fixed amount. Steps should also be taken to reduce as quickly as possible the number of excepted employments as set out in Part II of the first schedule of the Act. Old Age Pensions ■- It is conceded that during the urgency as will exist immediately hostilities cease for changes in the Old Age Pensions Act to reduce the pensionable age And toaenact a contributory old age retirement scheme to operate in conjunction therewith. Nevertheless, there is, in view of the increase in cost of living during the pasti two years, immediate need for actiori to raise the amount of pensions now paid. Several provincial governments, have acquiesced in this proposal and we ask your most favorable co-operation on this matter. Matters Affecting Canadian Armed Forces We~have noted that action has been taken to provide reduced railroad fares for members of the armed forces un leave; but again-reiterate our request that free transportation be given at regular, intervalg to alll enlisted men, whlleTn"anada, w visit their homes. We wish to commend the action taken by the Government by Order in Council P.C. 4758-of June last Which sets forth conditions under which workers shall be reinstated in their former employment following their honorable discharge or demobilization from His Majesty's Forces. We would request that these provisions be further extended to ensure that no enlisted employee shall be deprived of any pension rights that he would otherwise have been entitled to had he remained in his civilian employment. Defence of Canada Regulations We welcome the amendments to the Defence of Canada Regulations made in accordance with the recommendations of the Special Parliamentary Committee of the 1941 session, which increase the membership of advisory committees from one to three persons and facilitate the presenting of defence by the interned person and also the further amendments which clarify the right to take part in, or peacefully persuade other persons to take] part in a strike. l - We are also gratified with the riers and postal clerks should be paid overtime rates for work done beyond the normal hours of service and that the restrictions prohibiting more than 90 per cent of the Post Office staff being classed as permanent employees should be rescinded and all full- time postal employees who are required to furnish an efficient service is not the^aame | be_given-permanent-appointment«; That to conserve our timber areas, it be made conipulsory to burn all slash in seasons when fires are controllable and that a constructive reforestation plan be inaugurated; We commend the Government for refusing to be stampeded into the enactment of prohibition legislation and would deplore any action being taken which would lead to transference of national revenue to bootleggers, and other disgraceful conditions which arose as a result of the imposition of similar legislation during the last war. Post-War Period We welcome the declarations contained in the Atlantic Charter as the basis on which the post-war world can be built and woujd recommend that when the time arrives for the bidding of a peace conference, a representative of The Trades and Labor Congress of Canada .be included in the Canadian delegation.to the same. We also commend the Government for having established a national, committee to study and report to the Cabinet on reconstruction policies. We believe it is essential that even in the midst of war, the fullest possible consideration should be given to this all important matter, and' request that full support be given to the International Labor Organization to enable it to proceed with the studies of this subject decided upon .at its conference held in New York, October 27th to November 6th last. swa roons avxa oood torn too . . . aad you'll Ills thsm at THE "ONLY" FISH Thsy an Always l>reahl SO EAST HASTINOS at OAJUsAU. 100 par cant Union Stoosa Drop" in at Phillips' Lunch, formerly Fred's Lunch, at 72 West Hastings Street, next to Grand Union Hotel. —when yon want a (quick lunch of home cooking. It should further be made Govern ment policy in placing contracts or orders for work that preference should at all times be given to those employers who have labor agreements with their employees, employ union workers and observe union conditions. To check violations of fair wage regulations on Government contracts, the inspector appointed by the Government to supervise these jobs should be assigned the duty of inspecting all wages paid and hours worked and of reporting all violations of the fair wages regulations to the Department of Labor. Industrial Dispute* Investigation Act While at the suggestion of Organized Labor the Industrial Disputes Investigation Act ' was extended shortly after the outbreak of war to cover all war industries, it was never fallowed to freely function as an agency of conciliation and arbitration. The powers given in subsequent Orders in Council to deal by other means with wage fixing and adjustment of industrial disputes has resulted in creating uncertainty as to the extent to which the Industrial Dispute« Investigation Act can now function! It therefore appears necessary thai the status of this Act be reviewed and the extent to which it may still be used by workers clearly defined. In this respect we would particularly direct attention to Order in Council P. C. 629 of January 26th, 1942, arbitrarily establishing basic] wage rates for shipyard employees releasing several interned persons on the recommendation of the advisory committee and we would suggest that in all cases where release is recommended by these committees; that the Minister of Justice should give immediate effect to such recommendations. We strongly protest, however, the further amendment to the Defence of Canada Regulations made by Order in Council P. C. 5830 of August, last, providing for the immediate use of the military forces in the event of strikes and register our opposition to this method of settling labor disputes. We would therefore ask that' the Defence of Canada Regulations be further amended' by repealing this particular provision, believing that the law as it previously existed provided ample protection. Relations With Russia We are in complete agreement with the action taken by the Government in establishing diplomatic and trade relations with Russia, believing that this will facilitate full co-operation between Canada and Russia in the conduct of the war. Financing the War Notwithstanding the heavy burdens which the mass of people with small incomes are called upon to carry, we reiterate our concurrence in the policy adopted by the Government that the cost of the war should be met to the greatest possible extent by taxation. This should, not be carried out, however, beyond the point where it does not permit workera to retain sufficient net income. to maintain Human Assets Must Be Strictly Considered The declaration has just been made by Dr. Allen Peebles, formerly of Victoria, B. C, and now Executive Director, the Unemployment Iusur- ance Commission of Canada: "Our democratic system is going to survive only if we do a better job than we have in the past. We are paying the price now for lack of vision, for the terrific mi-itnefrs,HWKS«y** maintaining our human assets . ~ Dr. Peebles speaks, not as "just another civil servant", but as a man whose long experience in the field of social and health services has given him a deep .and sympathetic understanding of /'our human assets". And he speaks the truth. *> Perhapr-hehr-a—'rrttle wrong in attributing it all to "lack of vision" . . . except as enlightened selfishness may be so regarded. There has been much vision in this country, much pleading, much understanding. The difficulty haa been found In the failure of Public Authority to put reactionary forces in their place: to deal energetically and adequately with special privilege and entrenched greed. Through the years while the unemployment rolls were growing in tragic proportions, while young men in their tens of thousands were drifting up and down the land without work, without hope, politicians were clinging to threadbare shibboleths and impotent nostrums, still dreaming dreams rbout "laissez-faire" and the "open market-place". Yes; Dr. Peebles is right. And it is profoundly encouraging to have these declarations from a man in his position, from a man of his experience. When this war is over, ahd a "bfsye, new world" is jn the making, we as" Canadians must take our lessons from our own past/. , and apply those lessons to the Canadian future. We can do it—if we want to.— Halifax Herald. ^-*— Shoppers please avoid the rush hours! You'il get better accommodation on the cars. If there is an Air Raid Alarm . If there is an ~arr miri-afarm, don't telephone unless absolutely necessary. Leave, the telephone' system ^e^T^liMtliVnr^rirTalls byr the authorities. Your safety may depend on this. The recent blackout on the coast gave us a significant warning of how the public can cpiickly overload the telephone system, interfering with vital calls. Resist the impulse to telephone about unusual sights or sounds during the present critical days. ■ '_/..'.-' ' <'. ^ G. TELEPHONE CO. This advt. Is not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by the Government of British Columbia. This advertisement is not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by the Government of British Columbia. •er* JPU February, 1942 'v'** sJl the labor - i -^ . —-—- STATESMAN Pager Three Trades Union Directory LABOR HEADQUARTERS, 529-531 BEATTY STREET Aeronautical (I. A. M). Lodge. 75«- Sncretary., T. Price, 4558 Henry1 St Bakery Salesman, Local 189, I. n. T. C. anil H.—Secreliry. Blrt Showier, S31 neatty Street, PAclflc «5«S. Bakers" Union, local 468 — Business Agent. J. Humphreys, lil East Hastings St. Phone PAclflc 47s 1. Barbers—International Journeymen of America, Local-120 —Secretary, C. B. Herrett. 531 Beatty St.; PAclflc ASH. H. 0. Ofamenlg^nnlon — Secretary. H. Murphy. ailTCamble St.: PAclflc 78Z1. Beverage Dispensers' valoa, Losal tit -Buslm'Jts Manager, J. F. Mohan, 307 wider: M" W. Pander; MArlne-4848. Blacksmiths' Union. r,ocnl 161 — Secretary, A. Buckingham. 1329 Stride Ave., New Westminster. Boilermakers' Union, Local 194—:Secre- tnry. £ A. Bailey, 705—18th Street. New WewtmlnHter. Bookbinders' Union, Local 10S—Recording Secretary, Flora MacDonald, 2116 E 401b Avenue. Brewery Workers' Vnloa. Koeal 300 — Secretary. Ed. Sims, 3346 Price 8L Bricklayers' Vnloa, Local No. 1—W. S. Oagnall. 4005 Perry 8t. Brldn, Stractnral, Ornamental aad Belnforceti Ironworkers, Local 87 — Business Agent. Roht. McDonald. 631 Beatty St.: PAclflc 4740. Bnlldlng Laborers'and Plasterers'Helpers' Union, Local 802—Secretary', W. James, 460 East 46th Avenue; Phone FRas. 1610-R. Bnlldlng Tradea J. Flynn. 631 ' PAclflc 6657. Council — Secretary. Beatty St; Phone: Camp and Mill Worksrs, Local 31 — Secretary. T. Umesukl, 644 Powell St., Highland 2189. Carpenters. Local Union 452—Secretary. J; Stevenson. 631 Beatty St.: PA. S667. Carpenters, Looal 1381 (New Westmln- Carpenters (Nanalmo). Local No. 517— Secretary, Fred W. Piper. 646 Mach- llary St.. Nanalmo. B.C. Cement Finishers, Local 60S—Secretary, VV. James. Office phone: PAclllc 6567; residence phone: FRaser 1510-R. tflty Ran Bmployaas, Local 69-^8ecre '•ry. J- Tarbuek. 3917 West Eleventh. Elliott 944-L. Olvlo Employees' Union (Bnrnaby). Ho. 25—Secretary. J. Orovcr, 3812 Myrtle Ave., IV'ew Westminster. Olvlo Employees' vnlon. Local as—Business Agent. W. j; Scrlbhlns, 195 Eaat Pender; Phone PAclflc 4548. Lathers' Union, Local 207 — Secretary, M, O. Flnlayson. 116 W. Hastings; Phone PAclflc 1191. Lithographers, No. 44—Secretary. D. V. Robinson, 3129 Renfrew. Machinists, Loeal 6*3— Business Agent. Q. W. Marshall. Room 803. 531 Beatty St.; Phone: PAclflc 4740. Machlalste, Local 182—Secretary, J. H Wallace. 1271 West 16th; BAy. USJ-Lf Machinists' Lodge, No. 161—Secretary, H. Walsh, 1143 Douglas Road, New Westminster. Mallere' Vnion, No. 70 — Secretary, R. O. .. TllVlnr, 'HM Punhsaa -A-venne.— West Vancouver, B.nC. >.■ Malateaaaee of Way Empioy.es, Local 31—Secretary. It McLure, 4269 Victoria Drive. Meat Cotters" and Packing Bouse da- ployeea' Vnion, Local 95 — Secretary. P. T. Christie, 5J1 Beatty 8treet Meat Cutters' Vnion, Looal 94—Secre- tary.- S. S. Hughes, 1917 Eighth Aye., New Weatminater. Metal Trades CouneU—D. Macpherson, Secretary. 631 Beatty Street; phono PAclflc 4740. , r Milk Salesmen aad Dairy Bmployees, Local 464 — Business Manager. Blrt Showier, 531 Beatty St; PAclflc 6646. Holders' Vnion, Local 281—Secretary. John Browne, 638 W. Broadway, Sulta li Phone Fair. 5S71-L. Motion Plotnrs Projectionists. Looal 348. Business Manager. J. R Foster. Secretary, J.-H. Leslie, P.O. Box 145, Phone MArlne 1041. Musicians' Vnion, Local 148— Business .Munager, E. A. Jamieson, Suite 81 653 Oranville St.; Phone PAclflc 7842. Faint Makers, Local 888 (P. D. ft V. ot A.) —Secreury, Gil Noran, 3461 Garden Dr Painters, Local 138—Business Manager, T. Giddens, 631 Beatty 8t: PA. 4740; Res.: FAlr. 4674-R. Local 2404—Business Agent J. Mr. Guffle; 144 V. Hastings; PAclflc 4046. Plumbers and Steamflttera (Ballroad) — Local 571—Secretary, T. H. Poulton. 725 Second Su New Weatmlnster. Facing Problem To Get War Workers Home At the request of the City Council a committee of three composed of President Birt Showier, Frank Carlisle of the Plumbers' and Steamfit- ters' Union, and G. W. Marshall of the Machinists' Union, acting on behalf of war industry workers, were, asked to make suggestions for tlje staggering of hours so that war workers could get home from their work wjth as little delay as possible, U was pointed out that the transportation services appear to be overcrowded^ Vith women stoppers from downtown stores just abput the time the men are trying to get home, Appeals- have tffeTi 'hia<le to the women to get home earlier, but this seems to have been ignored, although quite a number of women have heeded the request, but not enough to relieve the congestion. The street railway company have all their equipment in operation at this time and cannot remedy the situation. New equipment is on order but' priorities of war material are curtailing the supply. The committee will recommend to the City Council that all downtown stores be closed at 3:45 p.m.; that all schools close at 8 p.m. prompt; and that all special sales in the downtown area be banned. Musicians Re-elect Jamieson and Pilling Edward A. Jamieson, former president of the.Trades and Labor Council, haS been elected secretary of the Musicians' Union for the twenty- second year. These others were returned to office: Wil'iam Pilling, president; Frank Mulgrew, vice- president. Executive board members: C. H. Williams, W. G. Bremner, H, Stocker and W. Couling; sergeant-at- arms, F. Fletcher. Plumbers and Steamfltters, Local 170— Secretary. F. Carlisle. 529 Beatty St. MArlne 3819; Home: FRaser 0855-L. Photo Engravers, Local 54—Joseph A Hlnke, 1776 W. 15th: KErr. 2554-L. Printing Pressmen and Assistants' Vnion Ifo. 69—Secretary. Thos. 8. Esart, 1807 East 18th: FRas. 0841-F. 0I?f,,,^,.,n4 ny«-"o«» Workara, Local vyegi,l°XhJ^Phflna.JCErr. HSI-lT-.—~ Eleotrloal Workers' Union, Local 111— Business Manager, Jack Ross. SSI Beatty St.. MArlne 0736. ^^ ^Zrf'fZtiTlzt^tfrcitfZ. "fflHKr^aSSSSS k-!%f taryrUT Holmes. 611 Beatty Street Eng-taears, Hoisting and Portable, Local 115—Secretary, Oeo.- Parkinson, 511 Beatty Street; PAclflc 6667. Engineers, Stationary. Local 181— Blisl- ,ness Agent. Oeo. Parkinson, 631 Beatty St., PAc|flc 6687. Engineers, School arid Caretakers, Local 963—Secretary. Jas. McOrath, 6660 Yew Street Piljn Exchange Employees, Loeal B-71 SecreUry, Geo. Hlslop, 2649 Charles Street. i • Plre Plghurs, Olty, Local 818—Secretary, Chas. A. Watson. 1626 E llth. Plra Fighters (Taw Westmlnsttr, I.nral 256—Secretary. V. Inaley, No. 1 Fire » Hall. New Westminster. «£* Pighters (Bnrnaby). Local 121 — Secretary, l. c. Auvache, No. 2 Fire Hall, Edmonds. Furniture Workara. Sfo. 1038, V. B. of a —Secretary Walter Loch. 2129 Eaat Eleventh: High. 3907-1,. Oeneral Track Drivers' Union. Local 11 —Secretary. Blrt Showier. 531 Beatty . Street: Phone PAclflc 6546. sNJBI Worksrs, LocaJ S64—International Brotherhood of Painters. Pgperhang- •rs, Decorators of America. Secretary Norman J. Bajua. 4065 West llth. Olpve Workers' International vnloa. BXP'JM: ••'■—Secretary O. Derrick. tttt Manor St. New Westminster. Motel and Xestaorant Employees, Loca t?i7"S^rot?ury' J,.A Wilson. 413 Gran- vllle St.: Phone PAclflc 7911 Jewelry Workers' Vnloa, No. 42—Secretary. Cnrl Zuker, 16 East Hastings St, noom 617.* " Ladles' Oarment Workers' International Vnlon..Lncal 276—Secretary. R Jackson. 119 W. Pender; FAlr. 6117-L. Pnlp and Sulphite (Converters) Vnion, Local 433—Secretary. Miss M. Main, 2353 East Hastings St Parsers and Chief Steward.. Local 130 —S_eereUiry._CtJ3tawart, llll West 1st Avenue. Ballway Carmen. Lodge No. 280 (Port .Mann Shops)—Sec, T. G. McLean. 130 • Alberta St. New Westminster. Secretary, D. Maxwell,' Room 404. _ 16 Hastings 8t E.; Phone PAclflc 6720. Sheet Metal Workers, Local 280—Business Munager, Dan Macpherson. 511 Bentty Street: PAclflc 4140. ■heet Metal Workers (Ballroad) Local 314—SecreUry, Ueo. Wataon. 1109 East llth. Shingle Weavers' Loeal Bo. 2236 — Secretary, II. Hamper, 8530. Osier St Slga and Pictorial Painters, Local 726— Secretary. W. O. Clarkson, 5802 Larch; KErr. 0295-T. Stenographers. Typists and Bookkeepers, Local 18177—Secreury. J. M. Suther- land. 529 Beatty St.: Phone MAr. 0736. Btreet Ballway Employees, Division 101 — Business Agent. R. Gervin, Lee Building. 176 E. Broadway; FAlr. 4111. Taxi Drivers, Local 161 — Secreury. C. Mclvor. 727 W. 20th Ave. Textile Workers' Local Bo. IS—Secretary. Mrs. N. Bell. 4117 Cade Street, New Westminster. Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 118— Secretary, Walter Blake. P.O. Box 711. Tile Setters, Local No. 1—Secreury, W. Richards, 5326 Spencer St.; CA. 10611-. Typographical Vnloa, Local 226—Secretary. Harry Neelands. 631 Beatty St.; MArlne 8842. Union Label Trades Conncll, Vancouver and District — Secretary. Ed. Smith. 629 Beatty .Street United Oarment Workers' Valoa. Loeal ISO—Secretsry, S. al Cropper, llll E Twentieth Avenue. United Fishermen's Union of B. O , Local NO. 44—Secreury, Geo. Miller, P.O. Box 264. i Upholsterers' International Union. Local 306—SecreUry. D. Oarslde, 631 Beatty St.; residence phone High. I6I1-M. "Money talks; make yours • roar." Buy Victory Bonds! EARL %YKES "Everything in Flowers" Specialists in Funeral Designs TWO STORES 56 E. Hastings; PAcific 3855 2906 W. Broadway; BAy. 1692 Beverage Dispensers Elect Officers for 1942 At the regular meeting of Local 676 held at the Labor Headquarters on Sunday; January 25th, the following members were elected tot the ensuing year 1942: President: W. G. Couper (by clamation). Vice-President: J. S. Jackson-(reelected). ' Secretary and Business Agent: J. P. Mohan (re-elected). * Recording Secretary: A. T. McMul- len (by aoplamatioft). Inner Guard: J>Sabblut * . Outer Guard: T. James. Trustees: C. Wilgress (re-elected), G. Addison. '• Inspector: Hec.MacDonald (by acclamation). Press Commiftee: A, T. MeMullen. t RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES ELECT FOR NEW TERM The Hotel and Restaurant Employees' Union, Local No. 28, has elected the following officers for 1942: President, W. Henning; Vice- President, Miss H. Messerli; Financial Secretary and Business Agent, J. A. Wilsons Recording Secretary, Walter Allen Inspector, B. Conroy; Executive Board, E. Gaudy; Delegatea to Trades and Labor Council, Flo. Allen, and to Local Joint Executive Board, Sister K. Haite. TAXI DRIVERS ELECT OFFICERS . FOR 1942 TERM The Taxicab, Stage and Bus Drivers' Union, Local No. 161, has elected the following officers for the ensuing term: President: C.-E. Youngs. Vice-President: H. Trimble. Recording Secretary: H. W. Lay- ■field. Secretary-Treasurer: C. Mclvor. Trustees: W. F. Haywood, W. Sow- den and D. Manning. If that coal bin of yours is getting empty, call up one of our advertisers and give them' the benefit of your patronage. Arrow Kirk Coal, FAir. 5151, or the Community Coal Co., PAcific 8823. Union Secretaries are asked to order their wreaths for deceased members from Earl Sykes, 66 East Hastings and 2906 W. Broadway, our advertiser. Next time you shave, ask the reflection in the mirror: .-"Have I done my duty?" If you can't join the active forces, help-iiiaintain~tfteTnT" Buy Victory Bonds. BUILDS SHIPS! Where does the money come from to wage this War—to build tin; ships, the planes and tanks we need to "finish the job?" Much of it comes from I ho savings of ordinary men and women—the thrifty people of Canada—the savers. Theso aro tbe people who buy Victory Bonds and War Savings Certificates, who pay their War Taxes on the nail. Never before has personal thrift been so vitally necessary. Watch your spending... _ Every dollar you can spare is needed now to arm and equip ► Thl» Bee" •»•■• n«'P y°" eats our fighting forces—to win this The Royal Bank Family Budget ,. - lti.uk shuwi, you how to hudget your "ar. a income, how to save by planned spending. Aak Tor a freeoopy at your nearest Kronen. The ROYAL BANKof Canada 6,000,000 ARMY LIMIT The outside size of the army Uncle Sam is creating will be between 5,000,000 and 6,000,000 men. Brigadier General Le.wis P. Hershey, director df selective service, declared in a speech made at New York. | AMERICAN PLANES SUPERIOR American war planes are not only the peer of those of any other nation in the world, but they are coming off assembJxJiaesJiijujaElcjent number to— .give us control of the air in the very near future. LOOK FOR THE UNION EMBLEM *5m?^ fS\/ Teamster's W Joint Council No.36 Comprising MILK SALESMEN AND DAIRY EMPLOYEES GENERAL TRUCK DRIVERS AND HELPERS BAKERY SALESMEN TAXI DRIVERS WAREHOUSEMEN ,,".'*' ('i Ask the co-operation of all readers of this paper in insisting . that all goods delivered to them are handled . / ■ . exclusively by Union men; If in doubt, phone our offfce PAcific 6546 or 4740 » and we will gladly tell you the standing of any company towards our organization. HOW TO BUY Give your order co the Victory Loan Salesman who alls on you. Or place it in the hands of any branch of any bank, or give it to any trust company. Or tend it to your local Victory Loan Headquarters. Or you can authorize your employer to start a regular pay-roll savings plan for you. Bonds may be bought in denominations of $S0, $100, $500, $1,000 and larger. Salesman, bank, trust company or your local Victory Loan Headquarters will be glad to give you every assistance in makin order form. ung out your HITLER WOULD DESTROY 100 YEARS OF LABOUR'S PROGRESS GAINED BY THE BALLOT OF FREE MEN The Workers of Canada have accepted, magnificently, the Challenge! Throughout the land Labour has put its shoulder to .the wheel and is producing an avalanche of munitions and supplies for the Empire's . ST armed forces. —r* Wax. mopey is needed too! The Guns and Tanks and Pi es, must be paid for. You are giving generously of your strength and skill. Go one better—put all the money yon quickly as you can —into Victory Bonds! Workers! Our Obligations to the PAST . . . our Duty to the PRESENT ... our Vision of the FUTURE ... all demand our all-out contribution NOW. oteyJ&eMstXf WORK - SAVE - INVEST FOR VICTORY! National War linance Committee—Ottawa, Canada. /:..»' e '-** ' *•«, «v,— '"»' »-', ,T »< 1'age Four 7 ; THE LAB OR ST A TESMAN February, 1942 DRUGS REXALL TheGwl'DrugCo.Ltd^ (A CANADIAN COMPANY) OWTNBD AND OPERATED BY A VANCOUVER.CITIZEN ALWAYS READY TO SERVE LABOR TOBACCO CANDY t_ HEADQUARTERS for.. • vv IMPORTED TOBACCOS, CIGARETTES, CIGARS, PIPES and SMOKERS* SUNDRIES""—:~t ■■+■■-• Come and See Our Stock—Largest in Canada E. A. MORRIS LIMITED 435 West Hastings Street 533 Granville Street ARROW KIRK COAL COMPANY LTD. Telephone: FA'trmont 5151 -We sell and recommend the famous McLeod River Ward Coal.. A McLeod Tartan tag on each bag for your protection. Nanaimo-Wellington Cotnox, McLeod River and Tulamccn Valley Coals $ 50 CASH PRIZES :: WHIST DRIVES TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS aa^. •35.00 EVERY SATURDAY — PLAY STABT8 BUS HAPPY TIME SOCIAL CLUB — Embassador Orchestra Embassy Ballroom — Davie at Burrard MONEY TO LOAN ON MODERN HOMES Easy Teirns of Repayment Canada Permanent Mortgage Corporation yS.. H. G. Forson, Manager 432 KchafaU Street —'——fAcific 9221 ECONOMY SAUSAGE CO. "THE SAUSAGE THAT MADE LITTLE PIGS FAMOUS" FOR SALE EVERYWHERE —• TRY SOME 141 HAWKS AVENUE Phons: Highland 4557 A. E. HARRON "" North Vancouver; Phone N. V. 134 J. A. HARRON 56 Tenth Ave. B.; Phone FAlr. 01*4 Ijamm Broa. Itmttri. FUNERAL DIRECTORS SS EAST TEMTH AVBIfUE PHONE: TAlr. 0184 Industrial Conciliation -and Arbitration Act We repeat our request of the last two years, that. Section 6 of this Act be so amended as to eliminate any reference to the date of formation of-unionr British Columbia Union Executive rfas Interview With Provincial Cabinet Legislative Proposals Placed Before Members of the Cabinet On Behalf of Organized Labor y* New Legislation and Amendments to Existing Laws Are Recommended. TfOR MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY the representatives of . the organization which this committee is honored to represent has annually appeared before the Provincial Government of British Columbia, put forward legislative proposals and amendments with the purpose of improving and advancing the cause of the working people and citizens generally throughout the province. Most of the labor and social legis- r lotion thaMs-cn-the-StaWtes-today ts f" the result of such requests. We appreciate the past courtesies that have been extended, as well as the present opportunity of appearing before you on behalfjif the British Columbia membershtp-of "the: Trades and Labor Congress of Canada. We fully recognize the extremely difficult situation now confronting our country and the fact that this war, which we must win in order to maintain our freedom, has now been- brought very close 'to these shores. On behalf of the many thousands of citizens affiliated with our various unions, we pledge our support to our Provincial Government. We. want to be friendly and we want to help you in what we know, is the most difficult period ever to confront a British Columbia government There are many vital issues that we might have placed before your Government, but in face of the critical period through' which we are passing, we'have reduced our requests to the minimum and beg to submit the following: Conservation of Man-power We want to impress upon you the need for conservation of industrial man-power. While we appreciate what the Workmen's Compensation Board has done with limited facilities, something has to be done when the records of this Board show thst 2500 workers are idle every day as a result of accidents and that the average period of absence from work will Wa, 20 days. Such figures represent irminimum loss of 20,000 man hours in this province every day. Such a terrific waste must justify the inauguration of an intensive industrial safety campaign and the employment of a number of safety inspectors, with a view to eliminating' unsafe methods and practices in industry as far as "thiris^ltumttnly possible. Workmen's Compensation Act We would ask that the first payment _oi._£ftmpensation„td .injured RED STAR DRUG STORE "The Mail Order Druggist" We Make a Speelal Effort to Set Oooda Oat 1)7 rirat Mall After Beoelpt ef Your Order. COB.NER CORDOVA AND CaSltLL VANCOUVER. B. O. workmen be made not more than 20 days after accident, and that periodical payments be. made every two weeks thereafter. In view of the fact that a commissioner has been appointed to hold hearings dealing with the administration and operation of the Act, this committee desires to be recorded as endorsing the memoranda placed before the Hon. Mr. Justice Sloan on the 5th of August, 1941, as presented by the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council—copy of which is attached for your information. Labor Representation We strongly urge your favorable consideration of the appointment of direct labor representation on all Boards that are now, or may be established— both advisory and administrative—and repeat our request of last year for the appointment of a labor representative on the Board established under the Motor Vehicles Carrier Act.'' Poll Taa ■ We recommend that all persons renting property be exempt from the poll tax, as such people are already paying taxes through the medium of their rent. Health Insurance We again stress the urgent need of putting; this Act into operation. We call your attention to the large favorable vote received as a result of the plebiscite taken on this question. We believe that such legislation becomes even more necessary during war and post-war periods. Old Afe Pensions £ We note with appreciation the $5 monthly increase made to the Old Age Penisons. However, we still believe the amount is far too little and should be raised to at least $30 per month with a cost-of-living bonus in addition. We request that the qualifying age be lowered to 60 years, and the Act be amended to give it the status of a retirement scheme without any consideration of the financial standing either of the recipients or their relatives. Plural Voting We urge that plural voting be el|minated in all cities and municipalities in the province. At Peprincial Half-holiday Act We request that this Act be amended so as to exempt Barber Shops from the clause permitting them to vamain open until 9:30 p.m., six days prior to Christmas. In conclusion, we wish to again express our appreciation of the courtesy you have extended tn us today, in giving us the opportunity to submit this memorandum of recommendations and suggestions for legislation which we believe will be beneficial .to the workers in this province and we trust that our requests will receive your earnest consideration and favorable action. / Respectfully submitted, F. E. GRIFFIN. Chairman; W. D. WILSON, ALEX. SIMS, W. THOMSON, B. C. Executive, Trades and Labor^ Congress of Canada. PERCY R. BENGOUGH, Vice-President, Trades and Labor Congress of Canada. Trades Council Notes Retail Clerks' Union, Local 279, reports the signing up of the Wool- worth's store employees in Victoria. Burnaby Civic Employees' Union, No. 23, report a wage increase of 67c per day for outside workers, after negotiations. Fish Cannery and Reduction Plant Workers, No. 89, report all plants in district signed up 100 per cent. Negotiating for an agreement. West Vancouver Bus Drivers, members of Division 101, have failed to obtain a wage increase from the West Vancouver Council and are having the matter arbitrated. A, request upon the provincial government for $10 a month increase to Old Age Pensioners resulted in a $15 increase to them and a request to the-Dominion .Government to increase it $5 more. A large number of the members of the Legislature replied to the Trades Council on the subject. :' -i ' . '. '"" Sister Flo Allen informed the Trades Council that'she was'retiring as Business Agent of the Hotel ana Restaurant. Employees' Union, and thanked the officers and delegates for assistance rendered during her term of office. »" \ ' Civic Employees' Union auks local unions to write to the City Council to put the unanimous award of the Arbitration Board into effect.' This should be done at once. CONFIDENCE... AND WITH grim but quiet determination the people of Canada and th* United States cany in their minds and hearts the conviction of complete and final Victory over the enemies ol freedom. This will to win and to hold fast to their chosen way of life is reflected by nearly seventy million people throughout these two countries who continue to maintain their life assurance because they know it is the best means of ensuring future economic security for themselves and their families. Their confidence serves a dual purpose, for their sayings hare also made possible the great investments of tbe file companies in the Victory and National Defense loans of our North American democracies. oSSStMOS SUN LIFE OF CANADA From the 1941 Annual Report—New Assurances issued during the yean $187,041,959. Total Assurances in force: $2,971,747,088. Benefits paid during the yean $88,312,394. Total Receipts: $169,346,875. Total Assets at Dec 31. 1941: $995,518,009. For copy ef Annnal (eperr, apply rel m^ A. L. WRIGHT, C.L.U., «■»;"„ ff". A. FAIRBURN, assistant Suun VICTORY BQN0S. ROYAL BANK BUILDING. VANCOUVER CEPERLEY, ROUNSEFELL & CO. (Established 1886 — 1942 is our 56th year) We invite applications for residence loans in Greater Vancouver INVESTMENTS AND INSURANCE ' 846 W. Hastings Phone: PAcific 3521 Vancouver, B. C. "May yoar shadow nevsr grow lessl .. With Best Wishes for the B.w Tear" PROVINCE CAFE 736 MAIaT STREET OPEW BAT 1ST) ICIOHT UDL iXf^A This advertisement is net published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by the Government of British Columbia. Delegate Bartlett reported that he has been addressing two and three meetings a day in industrial plants as a representative of the Trades and Labor Council, for the Victory lx>an Committee. The response has been nearly 100 per'cent in all places. CDS IS NOW A MOLDER A. C, ("Gus") Shaw, who has been an active member and officer of the Taxi Drivers' Union since 1927, has, found h mself a job in the war industry where his knowledge of speed and cutting corners will come in very handy. He is now a molder in an engineering works and his friends, in the labor movement are hoping that he will be there for the duration despite the loss of his activity in the ranks of the taxi drivers. _!• This advertisement is not published or displayed or by the Government of British by the Liquor Control Board Columbia | PHILLIP'S LUNCH 72 WEST HASTINGS STREET HOME COOKED FOOD AT FAIR PRICE*. DINNERS AND LIGHT LUNCHES. OriN S TO 12: SO A.M. All UNION HtLF UMIHMC* Sat., Feb. 28 Wilf Wylie. His Music, Irene Francis tfflPPlUHND PAcific 8823 ALL OMMUNITY OALCO.LTD. AU Grades of Coal and Dry Wood "Glocoal"—"Best by Test" CI The Victory Loan salesman might aptly wear on his arm or lapel the letters "O. H. M. S."—for he U ,<>■ His Majesty's Service. CLOTHES FOR THE WORKING MAN AT WORKING MEN'S PRICES! ARM Y& NAVY DEPARTMENT STORE 23 Hastings West For REAL VALUE visit the Bond Clothes Shop SU W. Hastings St MAr. 1M2 Suits - Topcoats Tailored to measure and ready-made for Ladies and Gentlemen by Union craftsmen . Union-Made Shoes CORNETT BROS. SS BAST ■AITIirOS ITlriT rLORSHEIM — 8LATBK M.n's and Toufh'a Pender Shoe Renew SM w. p.ns.r St, (Valoa Shop) First Glass Repairing while yon wait. Shoes made .to order. Loale ataaesae a. JT. Beset* Classified Ads. BATH» Ha.tlni. SLam Batha ._ :. Frioeei Meats, 40* aaa SOei rat lie, 8 ' * 768 Hastlars Street Baal Br. w. A. Batlsds-e, 10S Basttafs West. ft- #. /
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