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T SUPPORTED BY ONTR HUNDRED AND FOUR LOCAL UNIONS TO EACH UNION MEMBER THE POLITICAL PARTY OF HIS CHOICE "TATE* TRADES & LABOR COUNCI LABOR iirvicj OWNED BY THE VANCOUVER, NEW WESTMINSTER AND D No. 610. VANCOUVER, CANADA, OCTOBER, 1949 BUILD STRONG UNIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY Here Is a List of Your Union Restaurants PATRONIZE THEM Melrose Cafe ,«, 716 West Hastings Street- Pall Mall Cafe ; 366 West Hastings Street Mayfair Cafe , 29 West Hastjngs Street Trocadero Cafe : 156 West Hastings Street Empire Cafe .T..T.,....160 West Hastings Street Zenith Cafe 105 East Hastings Street Chris' Grill .....'. 52 West Hastings Street Golden Gate Cafe :-..•. ..136 East Hastings Street The Skillet 938 Granville Street Love's Cafe 779 Granville Street Hux Cafe ..rttT.^r.^^rr—.■■■—■■... i ::169 East Broadway George's Cafe r. 401 West Broadway Moonlite Lunch ....'. 2900 Main Street, Bert's Coffee ..:...._ .._. : 2901 Main Street Sun Cafeteria , _ 500 Beatty Street CLIP THIS LIST—SHOW IT TO YOUR FRIENDS Support the Firm* Which Support Organized Labor Make Your $ Count The dollars you earn each week are union-earned dollars. When you spend those dollars, be true to yourself. Make sure that the goods and services you buy merit a trade unionist's patronage Union-made goods and union-rendered services are consistently tops in value. You obtain the most for your money when you insist upon such commodities and services. Tell your friends and neighbors to look for and insist upon the. union label, union shop card and union service button. These emblems spell better value. They'll be grateful for your suggestion. WHAT THEY SAID... Why Unions? As sure as a man will raise his hand by instinct to shield himself against a blow, so surely will workingmen, instinctively, periodically gather into unions. The Union is the arm that Lab'pr instinctively throws up to screen its head.—Daniel De Leon. How to Win Friends Rev. Norman Vincent Peale, advising employers at the fifty-third NAM convention how to appear human. "Instead of going to work in a limousine, ride to work in the sub-ways, get yourself.pus_hed around and mauled like everybody else and you'll find people thinking you're a s\$ell guy." "Never Vin" Arthur Deacon, secretary, Transport Workers of Great Britain: "The trade unionists of Great Britain are determined that our nation shall never again have an army of men and women compul- sorily denied the chance to work. This is the keystone of our approach. We believe it will lead to the solution of our present economic difficulties and make a solid c^P&ijilulion tojhat condition of society when fear, want and unemployment arc no more." Inferior Sex The fundamental reason that women do -not achieve so greatly as men do is that women have no wives. Until such time as science or economics corrects this blunder of nature we shall remain, I fear, the inferior sex.—Marjorie Nicholson. Baty^OP*-^1 Light Weight of Facts Health Minister Aneurin Bevan in British House of Commons, September 29: "Mr. Churchill is a great stylist, but the reason he moves so gracefully, across the pages is because he carries a very light weight of facts. "He sub-edits history, and if there are any disagreeable facts, overboard they must go." Choose a Good One We see where an American professor, George A. Pond, of Minnesota University, has estimated that a farmer's,wife, if a good one has a cash value to her husband of $69,000. Now we can understand the reason for the title of that best seller, "The Farmer Takes a Wife."—Western Farm Leader. President Percy Bengough Addresses Trades Council Sign Painters Strike For Wage Increases Sign and Pictorial Workers, Local No. 726 went on strike October 6th to enforce demands for 26c an hour journeymen and a percentage for the lower paid brackets and a rate range from $1.36 per hour down to 50% an hour. The membership unanimously rejected the counter offer of the employers of 10c an hour maximum in-. crease arid a percentage increase in the lower brackets. The delegate for the Sign Painters stressed the high degree of skill and long period of training and;experience which the members -Jot this craft must have before they can qualify for the top category in the wage scale. His plea for support from the trade unions was warmly applauded by the delegates. All firms which have not signed agreements' are being picketed. The Clay Signs, Lacey Signs, and Hopps Signs have signed agreements and are operating as union firms. Lack of Housing "A National Disgrace" Whereas the lack of adequate housing in Canada has become a national disgrace: Therefore be it resolved that this Convention call upon the Federal Government to recognize immediately its responsibility to plan and direct a comprehensive national housing and slum clearance programme for Canada, and that the government re-establish rent control. (Resolution on "Housing" passed by the 64th Annual Convention of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, Calgary, September, 1949). Wisdom:—The spirit of liberty is not, as multitudes imagine, a jealousy of our particular rights, but a respect for the rights of others—Channing. le Trades and Lab anada, Calgary, Sej ubl&Speakii Education CI PubllfrSpeaking and Classes Plan The Education Committee is planning to begin a public speaking class on October 26th in Labor Temple Hall No. 10 at 8 p.m.. Delegate Tem- pleton informed the delegates. All unions should urge their members to enrol and report the names to office of the Trades and Labor Council.' Classes in other subjects will be organized if their is sufficient demand, Brother Templeton said and urged the unions to make their wishes known to the committee. . TLC Membership Almost Half a Million Have Added One New Union Each Week Obviously tired after the strenuous Calgary convention at which he had presided. President Percy Bengough visited Vancouver Trades & Labor Council during a short holiday here. President Bengough has spent a few days at the home of his son, George R. Bengough, Special Representative of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. In a brief'address to the delegates, President Bengough said it was always good to visit the Council with which he had such close associations as secretary over a long period of years before he was elected to his present position as President of the Trades & Labor Congress of Canada. He tendered his thanks to the Council for the privilege of representing it as a delegate, a courtesy which it extended to him each year. In answer to criticisms which had been made in regard to undue delay on routine matters in the early part of the Convention, President Bengough explained that it was partly due to the fact that there were too few French speaking secretaries available to expedite the voluminous work of translating all convention business, which must be printed in Three Men on a Horse —By BEDFORD French as well as English. He promised that efforts will be made at future conventions to cut down on the time devoted to routine items, by having lists of delegates printed instead of read out. Referring to the Seamen's strike and the action of the Executive in suspending that union from the Congress, Bro. Bengough said "we had a good deal of trouble during the past year and we were forced to take steps to protect our labor movement, that we would have preferred not to be required to do." In reviewing progress achieved during the past year, the speaker stated that a little better than an average of one union a week had Federal Govt. Small-Scale Housing Program The Liberal government's new lious- j critical than they are today," Central ing proposals, as announced in the House of Commons on September 21, by Reconstruction Minister R. H. Winters, falls far short of election campaign promises and holds little promise of relieving the housing shortage which 'was.' termed fSP-natibnal disgrace" by the TLC Convention in Calgary last month. Reconstruction Minister Winters was not over-confident and admitted in his announcement speech that "no one can estimate the amount of additional housing which these proposals will create" and weakly added "They nay have the effect of increasing the total number of completions. Though somewhat disguised, Mr. Winter's statement contained an admission of failure for government housing policy on three major counts —co-operative housing, veterans' rental housing, and no reduction at all in the backlog 'of overall housing needs. "The1 housing needs of the Canadian people have never been more Mortgage and Housing, the crown housing corporation, told the Massey commission earlier in September. Mr. Winters elaborated in his statement: "New housing, even at the present rate of production, is barely keeping up with current needs and making no important inroads into the backlog." No Public Housing Plans Notwithstanding this fnet, Mr. Winters emphasized that "the keystone of our present policy" remains as enunciated in 1946; that is, "the creation of conditions favorable to large scale housing program by private individuals and companies." Since 1946 all major national organizations interested in housing — the Federation of Mayors and Municipalities, the Canadian Welfare Council, the two labor congresses, the Canadian Legion, even the construction industry—have pointed out to the government that housing needs of the low-income groups can be met only m»- > Progress "The old narrow trails where, two cars could barely pass without cdlliding are being replaced by highways on which six or" eight cars can collide at one time."—The Erie Railroad Magazine. Definition Department HOUSE OF LORDS: "The last refuge of ignorant reaction." Aneurin Bevan. Canada's Population Soars Over 13.5 Million Ottawa — Canada's population was 13,464,000 at June 1 this year, an increase of 662,000 over a year earlier, according to the annual estimate of the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. Approximately 342,000 children were born in the nine provinces during the 12 months ended June 1, while deaths numbered 117,000, giving a natural increase of 226,000. Nearly 126,000 immigrants entered Canada, while somewhat over 30,000 persons emigrated. Canada'a population has been rising at an increasing rate during the post- through a subsidized low-cost and low-rental housing program. The government's plan contains two innovations: 1. The federal government will increase loans to prospective home owners, thereby reducing the present down payment by about half. 2. At last the Government has admitted the principle of its responsibility in connection with low-rental housing, but the minister made it clear that initiative in this connection lies wholly with the provinces, and in any case, the Government does not contemplate large-scale action at the present time. Ross ThBtcher. M.P. (Moose Jaw), hit at the plan by saying: "It is no relief for the average worker, who is too poor to make even that lower initial payment The minister is in fact continuing a do-nothing policy, by further trifling with small-scale experiments and hand-outs; he Jhaa knowingly or otherwise betrayed " « desperate hopes of many Ca- 9K%. families." ^ been added to the Congress during the past year and that the total membership is approaching the half million mark. The Congress took considerable credit for the improvements in working conditions and rates of pay announced by Labor Minister Mitchell at the convention. An order-in-coun- cil had been passed covering National Harbors Boards, National Research, workers in government navy yards, munitions, printing departments, as well as other departments. Last January, and on many previous occasions, the Congress had urged the Cabinet to grant vacations with pay, statutory holidays and overtime. As a result, government employees will enjoy these improvements and this should serve as a guide to private emplayers.' ,-. ,-.. The Trades and. Labor Congress is now providing many new services for the membership, including an extensive library, and Research and Public Relations Assistant. The Congress is now better equipped to give more efficient service to all affiliates. It is hoped soon to inaugurate a national labor news service which will be valuable to labor papers across the country. Closing on an optimistic note, Mr. Bengough pointed out that the Congress-has—new- 68 trades affiliated councils, and an additional two to come from Newfoundland. He pleaded for co-operation and active support from every local and every member so that the Congress may maintain the rate of progress set during the past 12 months, "so that during the coming year it may go over the top with a total membership of half a million members. jEreeDi In New war years. The latest net gain com- ' dropped 3,000. pares with 301,000 in the preceding year, 276,000 in 1947 and 188,000 in 1946. Excepting Prince Edward Island, there were increases in the population of all provinces between 19481 and 1949. Ontario led tbe list with l a gain of 114,000, Quebec followed with 96,000 and British Columbia ran | third with 32,000. Other gains were: Alberta, 26,000; Manitoba, 21,000; New Brunswick, 13,000; Nova Scotia, 10,000 and Saskatchewan, 7,000. The popnlation of Prince Edward Island Members of organized labor are invited to a free dance on Saturday in the New Labor Temple, just to get you acquainted with the dances that are to be held every Saturday night. If you will cut ont the coupon on page aiftit, you anal year partner will be admitted free to the dance on Saturday, October 29th. The famous Howie Isman's 7-piece orchestra will provide the music to these weekly dances. The regular prices for these dances are Ladies 60c, Gentlemen 76c, but there are also syecial After-theatre 11 to 12 p.m., prices. Cut out the coupon now on page eight and make your plana to join in the modern music dancing in the ^jv air-conditioned Labor Temple. Int. Bro. T. C. W. ana "%>«^cal No. 151 wish to advise Organizeu v ,r WE DO NOT PATRONIZE Approvaa by Vaaeouvnr, H.w w.stmlnstsr aad District Tradaa and tabor Counoll * SUBURBAN CABS LTD. MARPOLE TAXI KERRISDALE TAXI teamsters label McKENZIE HEIGHTS TAXI /W"S * JEsfflS*B-- ' >K- ■> Page Two THE LABOR STATESMAN October, 1949 CANADA PERMANENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION BAVINOB ACCOUNTS • DaWBaTTtTaUM 1SWVWP Established in 1I1S W. J. XalU,, Manag-sr. British Colombia Branch PAclflo tSfl Union Label Goods THE BIG FAMILY STORE 1409 KINGSWAY Try us for Values—Established la 1>10 B W. J. HEADS BOOT FACTORY LTD. Makers of the "HEADS SHOE" for Loggers, Miners, Cruisers, Surveyors, etc. Our Shoes are hand-made — You'll be satisfied 21 East Hastings Street Vancouver, B. C. INTERMAY HOTEL 828 WEST HASTINGS STREET, VANCOUVER, B. C Always a Good Place I . . NOW BETTER THAN EVER I i K. CAMPBELL, K. J. CAafPBBLL and C. C. CAMPBELL, Proprlators Charge That Coast Ships "Fire Traps" Delegates to the Vancouver, New, Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council unanimously adopted a resolution submitted by Frank Carlisle, Plumbers and Steamfitters' Union, that an amendment to the Canada Shipping Act be requested to make automatic sprinkler systems mandatory for all passenger ships. Speaking in support of the resolution, Delegate R. Watson, Plubers, said: "These old passenger ship's on the coast are fire traps. You can't even.get out of the portholes on some of them." Criticism of the overcrowding on C.P.R. ships to Victoria has also been voiced by Aldermen Gervin and Procter in City Council. Alderman Gervin complained he had been unable to get a thanksgiv ing day reservation tie had applied for 10 days in advance. "Citizens are herded just like a bunch of cattle on, the boats," declared Alderman Procter. C.P.R. officials made no comments on these charges, according to daily press reports. Lack of fire safety precautions were denied by Captain Suffield of the Union Steamships who said "Safety regulations laid down by the Canadian Shipping Act are strictly enforced." No ship is allowed to sail which cannot pass inspection, he said. Phone: FAirmont 6276 Stoneberg Bros. Plating Works U'e Specialise in Hard Chromium and Heavy Industrial Plating Chrome, Nickle, Copper, Electro Tinning, Polishing, etc. 436 East 5th Ave., cor. Guelph and 5th Ave., Vancouver G. W. RIBCHESTER 8C SON LTD. Automobile Commercial Bodies . * and Repairs , 1253 HOWB STREET MArine 0827 Legisl r . BERG CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD. Contractors and Builders J. T. UK 11(1, President — Rasldsnc. Phone: HAstlngs 1717 Room 10, 441 Seymour St., Vancouver Phone: MA. 1559 Cobalt Hotel Refreshment Parlor 917 Main Street Remodeled and Decorated — Service is Our Motto w. as. HILL and h. r. DAP/OK. pHopmerrom METROPOLE HOTEL VANCOUVER* POPULAR FAMILY HOTCL — BsirBBSHICBar* PAJU.OB — 320 Abbott Street (Opposite Woodward's Stores) J. K. (BP-ACKIK) BENQIRT. rWOsmisTTOW MUSIC AND DANCING EMBASSY BALLROOM 1024 Davi* Street Modern Dancing avery Night Joe Miceli and his Orchestra COMPLIMENTS OF COMMERCIAL HOTEL Plioao: PAcMc 0442 Mile Gfbcic — John Car — Stan V.Ijacic Fully Llc.n.ed NEWLY RENOVATED THROUGHOUT — MODERN AND FIREPROOF M0 CAMBIE STREET VANCOUVER. B. C. (Established 1911) SUMNER BRASS FOUNDRY LTD. Manufacturers of trass, Bronx* and Aluminum Castings — Phoipher Bronx* Bushings Manganese Bronx* Propellon in All Sixat fnarnt: MArine 1548 619 Bid wall Street, Vancouver. B. C. Barron $rn*. limiteb FUNERAL DIRECTORS i»a west biitk srRBaW, stokth TAXeotrrea"*' "man*!*! jaXfMWAYaaa BOYAX OAK, inWUT """» MOBTH lea RICHMOND TIMNSFER daily ruiaxrr aamvrca—loltj islaitd, ma rsi.Ain>, pjnvMVOat LIOHT AJTD KMTT HATTUNS rmoxrai XAattaga asm «, The absent-minded husband who forgets to mail the letters his wife gives him hasn't much excuse in Amsterdam, Holland. Trolley cars are equipped with mail boxes, and you can make your deposit whenever the trolley stops. The mail is picked op at the trolley terminal. A little old lady entered the port office with a package containing a Bible. The postal attendant looked over the tightly-wrapped parcel, and shook it, asking: "Is there anything breakable in this?" * "Nothing but the Ten Commandments," was the reply. ative Committee Opposes LRB Interference, Jurisdiction Reporting for the Legislative Committee, Chairman Sandy Bevis stated that two meetings had been held on the resolution submitted by the Bakery Workers' Union urging that the B. C. Cabinet be asked to instruct the Labor Relations Board to "cease and desist" from questioning jurisdiction when deciding certification. ... The committee felt.that the Board should not have the right to interfere with the constitution of any union when reaching decisions on the certification of a bargaining unit tnd the only question that should concern the Board should be whether or not a majority of the employees are represented. The committee had been unable to arrive at a decision in regard to an alternative, Bro. Bevis said, as they were doubtful how far it would be wise to go. Any change would require many sections of the Act to be amended and the committee felt that this was a very difficult problem which could not be easily solved without creating new difficulties for unions which get involved in such jurisdictional situations. The committee asked for more time to study the matter further. The request of the committee was agreed to by the delegates and the matter was referred back to them for further study. Calling All Trade Unionists LISTEN TO YOUR LABOR FORUM Station CKWX (Dial 9W) 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:05 p.nv NOVEMBER BROADCASTS Tuesday, Nov. 1st, 6:05 Tuesday, Nov. 15th, «:tS Aldermen Favor Union Shops The resolution presented by the delegates of the Vancouver Trades and Labor Council to the City Council has been passed and it is now the official policy of the City Council to deal with union firms in all purchases of supplies and equipment, where possible. In drawing this to the attention of the delegates, Bro. T. Alsbury said that this was a great victory for labor and commended the efforts of onr labor aldermen, President Showier and Secretary Gervin, for their efforts in getting the resolution through the City Council. Alderman Jamieson had also supported the resolution. No member of the City Council had recorded a vote against it. The resolution has also been forwarded to all elected civic bodies. The Parks Board recently refused to take favorable action on a similar motion, on the grounds that the City Council had not at that time a recorded policy on dealing with union firms. Three Big Unions Criticized Failure to Pay Per Capita Tax Street Railwaymen, Division No. •101, Electrical Workers, Local 213, and Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, Local 452, were strongly criticized in a report submitted to delegates by Secretary R. K. Gervin, 0^mW3w\nlirTr capital dues to the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council on their full membership. Electrical Workers, Local 213, which paid on 600 members until recently, is now paying on 1006 members, although the report said it is believed their membership is in excess of that number. The Brotherhood of Carpenters had been paying on 500 members until July, when it was increased to 2466, and to 2400 in August. In September, the union had dropped its payment to cover only 1600 members. The SRU, Division 101, was paying on 1500 members, although its membership stands at approximately 2800. The Executive, said Secretary Gervin, takes a very serious view of this situation, particularly in view of the fact that appeals have been made to the unions in council meetings and by letter over a period of months. All appeals have been ignored. During a heated discussion, the unions concerned were accused of "chiselling". It was pointed out that the smaller locals, with limited resources, are paying on their full membership. Delegate Moore, Electrical Workers, Local 213, objected to the term "chiselling", and said that the three unions against which charges were being made had made a great contribution to the labor movement including the Labor Temple "in which we are now sitting." He felt that it did not contribute to the cause of labor by hurling such terms at affiliated unions. Secretary i Gervin repeated his statements that the unions have been repeatedly notified and appealed to adjust this matter but had refused to do so. The Executive recommendation that the three local unions concerned be notified that unless their per capita tax to the Council is paid on their full membership for the month of October by the 15th day of November, they will stand suspended, and that should any union in future fail to pay on its full membership, that union will be suspended forthwith. The recommendation of the Executive was unanimously adopted. In a crowded cinema a young lady brushed past a man about to take a seat. Before he recovered his balance the young woman and her husband had taken the only two seats available in that part of the cinema. "Sorry," said the husband; "we just beat you." "That's O.K.," said the man pushed out, ''I hope you and your mother enjoy the show." Labor Forum Broadcasts Being .Well Received Delegate Hallock spoke enthusiastically of the fine radio talks which are being given by Executive Members on behalf of the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and Labor Council. The broadcasts are heard on alternate Tuesday evenings at 6:05 p.m. immediately after the news, on Station CKWX (Dial 980). Recent broadcasts have dealt with labor policies, with the recent Cal- Eary Convention of the Trades and abor Congress of Canada, and with labor news and current events as seen from a labor point of view. In coming broadcasts it is proposed to have interviews with members of the Legislature, discussion of labor legislation, and allied topics. Jurisdiction Presents Organizing Problems The question of jurisdiction is presenting considerable difficulty to the Organizing Committee, said Chairman Tom Parkin in his report to the Council delegates. He cited as an example the efforts of the committee to organize Simpson's. It had a good turnout and was making progress when it was notified by the representative of the Retail Clerks that they would challenge the certification of any other group. Since then organization at the plant had fallen through com-, pletely. Vancouver workers, Bro. Parkin; ch8r£C^.iad.sinc^JtonjAi.d„(iff,.aA4 now the stores are almost entirely operated by eastern workers. The Organizing Committee had investigated the Scott Bathgate case, Chairman Parkin said. The committee had understood that these workers would come under the jurisdiction of the Bakery Workers' Union as they had secured a majority and_ applied for certification. The difficulty arose from overlapping jurisdictions of the two unions, the Bakery Workers and the Teamsters. Bro. Parkin suggested that some action is necessary and felt that the submission of the constitutions to the Trades and Labor Council for recommendation would be preferable to having this decided by an outside body, such as the Labor Relations Board. Delegates to 64th T. & L. C. Convention Report to Council The Convention opened in the Cal-1 ponsible labor organization, can prop- fary Armories at 10 a.m., Thursday, lerly interfere with government func- eptember 15th, 1949. The meeting tions of this nature, and we doubt was called to order by Gordon Cush- the competency of Congress to do so ing and the delegates welcomed by ■ with its limtied sources of informa- the Honorable Dr. J. L. Robinson, J tion on such matters, even if it were- Provincial Minister of Industries and ethical and proper to do so. For the above reasons we find ourselves in a position of having to recommend non- concurrence in all of the resolutions and we so recommend. There were several resolutions on the question of Communism which were covered by a substitute the resolve of which reads as follows: Therefore be it resolved that this 64th Convention of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada condemns the Communist doctrines as detrimental to the best interests of the working class; severely censures the activities of communists and fellow travellers and recommends to all affiliated organizations to remove them from any key positions or offices they may hold and to expel them from their ranks in accordance with Constitutions of affiliated unions. And be it further resolved that no known communist shall be permitted to hold office in the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, its Provincial Federations and Central Bodies, nor be permitted to sit on any committee of the convention. There was a special resolution dealing with the question of. the refusal to bargain on the part of the Quebec Hydro-Electric Commission with la- ber organizations having outside affiliation. This resolution recommended: That the Quebec Federation of Labor make immediate representations to the Quebec Government and plan further steps if necessary to' stop such infractions of democratic freedoms. On Labor Unity in Canada a resolution with the following resolve was adopted: Therefore be it resolved that while this 64th Convention is of the most definite opinion that unity of action in" one body is of paramount Importance to the workers of this country, this Congress finds itself in the position that our objectives of unified action must be held in abeyance until a clear, concise policy of unity has been worked out between the Executive of this Congress and other Trade Union Bodies: And be it further resolved that all efforts of' unified action by the various Provincial Executives, Federations of Labor and affiliated organizations of this Congress shall not be entertained until this unified policy has been accomplished. The Canadian Seamen's Union suspension was dealt with under "Officers' Reports". The committee dealing with this subject reepmmend that the Congress Convention concur in the. action of the Executive and make the expulsion permanent. There was a roll call vote on this question with the result that 772 voted in favor of, expelling the Canadian Seamen's Union permanently and 77 voted against. The Convention adopted a resolution | on Social Security demanding the immediate implementation of a Dominion-wide Social Security Plan on a contributory basis for all citizens in Canada and that this plan include Health and Accident, Hospitalization Benefits, Old Age Pensions, and Financial Assistance to Municipalities for the construction of modern hospitals and also cash benefits to maintain income during illness. The integration of curative and preventive work and the provision of the necessary.. BCj$pj!tneI.,tftj:uarantee to every-.- For Men Only Labor; Mayor J. C. Watson, City of Calgary; A. E. Brunton, President of the Calgary Trades and Labor Council; W. G. Turner, President Alberta Federation of Labor, and C. J. Stimp- fle, President of Farmers' Union of Alberta. Brother Brunton pointed out that in 1941 there were 18 unions with 1200 members affiliated to the Calgary Trades and Labor Council. At this time there are 46 unions with 4500 members affiliated. Dr. Robinson in his remarks stressed the need of industrial harmony and industrial peace and that it could be best obtained through a good Department of Labor and labor-management co-operation. President Bengough in taking over the gavel paid tribute to the Calgary Trades and Labor Council for its excellent progress and stated that such progress was typical throughout the Congress and that the membership in Canada was growing steadily. The Standing Committee on Racial Discrimination reported that there are specific instances of racial discrimination in Ontario and Quebec. However, it is good to learn that although Canada is a country of minorities made up of many small groups from all races, cases of open discrimination are rare, and those involving acts of violence are practically unheard of. The' convention was unanimous in its determination to fight all forms of racial, religious pr political persecution in this' country. The Honorable Humphrey Mitchell, Minister of Labor, attended the Convention. During, his remarks he announced considerable improvement in working conditions and rates of' pay recently passed by "Order-in-Council covering National Harbors Board and National Research as well as other departments of the Government. This was done after representation had been made by the Congress for vacations with pay, statutory holidays and overtime. He stated that so long as he was Minister of Labor there would be no "Taft-Hartley Law" in Canada. He also pointed out that in the last 20 years th'e output of the workers in this country had risen an average of 2% per year. The Committee on Constitution and Law recommended extensive changes and these were adopted by the Convention. Representation-in Article V, Section 1 of the Constitution has been amended, reducing the total number of delegates but giving more equal representation. Many other changes were made in the Constitution more clearly defining the duties of the officers of the Congress. Brother Bradley, President of International Chemical Workers' Union represented the American Federation of Labor and brought fraternal greetings in an inspiring address from the American Federation of Labor. Brother Joseph Hall represented the British Trade Union Congress. He likewise delivered a very inspiring address which was printed and a copy is availavle in the Council office to anyone wishing to read same. Election of Officers President. Percy R, Bengough was elected by acclamation. General Secretary-Treasurer* G. G. snp>Tjffc**ffri — Vice-Presidents: Maritime Provinces: J. Whitebone by acclamation. Quebec Province: C. Jodion. Ontario Province: W. Jenoves elected by acclamation. Prairie Provinces: Carl Berg. Brit. Columbia: Hirt Showier, Fraternal Delegate, British Trade Union Congress: R. K. Gervin, Vancouver. Fraternal Delegate, American Federation of Labor: Delegate Rentoul of Calgary. The Provincial Executive for British Columbia recommended that the number of executive members be extended from four to five in order to give better representation to affiliated unions throughout the Province. This recommendation was adopted by the Convention. The members of the Provincial Executive are: R. K. Gervin, Vancouver, Chairman; O. Braaten, Vancouver; C. Peck, Victoria; W. Sands, Kelowna; S. Hol- gate, Ocean Falls. There were 277 resolutions placed before the Congress dealing with varied subjects. On the question of Foreign Trade the resolutions committee submitted the following, statement which was adopted by the convention: Your committee has given careful consideration and study to the resolutions dealing with this subject We find after a careful perusal of the language of the resolutions that It is difficult to escape the conviction that, with one possible exception, these resolutions have all been inspired by one central source, and are submitted with the one objective, "propaganda in the interests of a cause with which we your committee is not in sympathy." It is the opinion of your committee that these resolutions have been submitted with the object of convincing the workers In this country that a depression is just around the corner; that the sole cause of the alleged depression will be the Foreign Policy of the Dominion Government, as exemplified through "The Marshall Plan" and "The Atlantic Pact", and that the restrictions in trade between Canada and what they are pleased to term "New China", the U.S.S.R. and its satellite countries is based solely upon prejudice against a political philosophy. Your committee cannot subscribe to the allegations contained in these resolutions and is not disposed to become a party to so obvious an attempt to unjustly poison the minds of the delegates, and through them, the minds of the workers of this country against those who are charged with the responsibility of conducting the international relations and foreign affairs of government, by concurring in such allegations. Neither do we Sorry, we haven't her phona number! believe .that our Congress, as a res- person the maximum medical, surgical and dental benefits, Labor representation on all hospital boards and that all persons have free choice of professional services. Workmen's Compensation The Convention went on record as being in favor of 100% compensation blanket coverage of occupational diseases, compensation paid from the date of injury without waiting period, the placing of the supervision of preventive measures under the Workmen's Compensation Board, that payment be based on the wages of the highest prevailing period between the time of the accident and final settlement and that the process of investigation and payment be speeded up. Pensions Dealing with the question of pensions the Congress adopted the following policy: That the pension age be reduced to 60 years for women and 65 years for men and that the Act be made contributory and applicable to all, that the only qualification be 15 years' residence in Canada, no deduction be made on account of other income, that the same pension be made to the blind or totally disabled over 18, that the "means test" be abolished, that the present amount paid to pensioners be increased to $60 per month, that community homes for the aged be established with, adequate provision for married couples to live together, such, homes to be under the supervision of the Federal Government with available hospitalization and full medical care. Other resolutions too numerous to mention were all dealt with. The Convention adjourned late In the afternoon of September 23rd to meet next year at a time and place to be decided by Executive Council. Your delegates wish to thank this Council for the opportunity of representing the mat this Convention. B. K. GERVIN, A. T. ALSBURY. A farmer was asked to buy a bicycle. "A bicycle won't eat its head off," said the salesman. "They're cheap now, and I can let you have one for 135." "I guess I'd rather put the $36 Into a cow," said the farmer, reflectively, j "Ha-h«p," laughed the salesman, "you'd look mighty foolish, riding around your farm on a cow,, now, wouldn't you?" "Well, I dunno," said the farmer; 'no more foolish than I wouM milking a bicycle." ******* t/ October, 1949 THE LABOR STATESMAN Page Three BIG-TIME WRESTLING EXHIBITION GARDENS - - EVERY WEDNESDAY TICKETS: $1.50, $1.00. 75c, (Tax Free); ON SALE AT WESTERN SPORTS CENTRE LUX CAFE 13S BAST HASTINGS STREET SIS BOBSOH STREET, Phonal XArlao 6004 Phona: PAclflo 0459 Schools and Health A Prayer to Remember In his prayer opening the 01st convention' of the International Typographical Union in Oakland, Cal., last week, Rev. Fred Stripp said: , "Inspire and guide our hearts to raise the minimum wage, eliminate child labor, wipe out slums, and bring medical care and economic security to every American family. "Perfect us in our provisions so that we may be workmen worthy of our hire, that co-operative civilization may be enhanced by each of our contributions to it, that we may be worth more than silver and gold. "Enhance this convention by the universal'awareness of the spirit of the Nazarene workman who sought by teaching and example to bring the abundant life to all men. Amen." Dixiecrats and old dealers—please copy. The school promotes national health by emphasizing that the individual pupil's personal interest in health maters reacts to the benefit of others—including his family, the community and the nation at large. The school promotes national health and instructing pupils in personal cleanliness, care of the teeth, the value of nutritious foods. The school promotes national health by teaching an understanding of public health measures—because such an understanding is necessary to the success of such measures, which provide for pasteurization of milk, chlorination of drinking water, immunization agtinst preventable disease. The school promotes national health by supporting the work of such voluntary organizations as the Health League of Canada, and by drawing the attention of the pupils to such national health projects as National Health Week, and National Immunization Week. The school promotes national health by promoting adequate education for modern life—a necessity where many phases of health, parti- cularly the mental health of the nation, are concerned. Proved Man Can Rise Above Greed : i i '. .... Among so much news of human selfishness and greed, it is refreshing to come upon this story of Wiley B. Rutledge, great liberal Supreme Court Justice, who recently died. Washington newspapers reported this week that Rutledge "left an estate valued at only $473, consisting of a 1941 automobile and its heater." Outside of that, his widow and three children will inherit only some insurance annuities and a mortgaged home. As a Supreme Court Justice, Rutledge received a salary of $25,000 a year. He lived quietly and modestly. Obviously, most of his income must nave gone to help other people, whose needs he considered greater than his own. . .. Rutledge proved that man can rise above greed. That is the final lesson of his inspiring life.—Labor. It Doesn't Make Sense R. If. Tawney in "The British Labor Movement" "I remember a delightful visit to the West of America. After passing some weeks in a state-owned park and driving through fifty miles of state- owned forests, I crossed a river on a public ferry and after travelling some distance on a municipal tram, was conducted over to the civic electrical works, and the tax-supported hospital and the public schools. "I tried in vain to obtain refresh ments at several saloons which had been closed without compensation by the state, and finally visited the state university, where I heard a professor of economics, whose salary was defrayed from public funds, deliver to a body of several hundred students whose fees were paid from the same source, a lecture on the importance of untrammeled private enterprise and the dangerous immorality of socialism." WE DO SELL FOR LESS! VANCOUVER NEW WESTMINSTER A Poor Mechanic The new doctor was the only one available in town when Mrs.'Kelly was taken ill. Called to the Kelly home, he went upstairs to the Sick room but came down in a few minutes to inquire of Kelly: "Have you a corkscrew handy?" Given the tool he disappeared up the stairs for the second time. Several minutes later the doctor was back. "Got a screw driver?" he asked the anxious Mr. Kelly. Instrument in hand, he went upstairs again. Almost immediately he was downstairs again. "A chisel and mallet, quickly," he demanded. The distraught husband could not stand it any longer. "For the love of heaven, doctor," he begged, "what's the matter with my wife?" "Don't know yet," was the reply. "Can't get my medicine bag open." ^tiJMllSm** I Labor News from Capital Hill Houae of Commons Debates, Friday, Sept. 16, 1949. [First' question raised in the First Session of'ithe 21st Parliament- Editor.] INCOME TAX Question as to allowance of trade union dues as deduction from taxable :ome. On the orders of the day: . Mr. Stanley Knowles (Winnipeg North Centre): I should like to direct a question either to the Minister of Finance of the Minister of National Revenue. In view of the recent favorable decision by the exchequer court, what action will the government take to provide for the allowing of trade union dues as a deduction from taxable income for income tax purposes? Hon. J. J. McCannf Minister of National Revenue): I thank the hon. member for having given notice of his question. I shall give him an answer early next week. The Answer—House of Commons Debates, Sept. 27; 1949: INCOME TAX Question as to allowance of trade union dues as deduction from taxable income. On the orders of the day: Hon. Douglas Abbott (Minister of Finance): The question asked by the hon. member for Winnipeg North Centre (Mr. Knowles) has served to remind me that on September 16 he addressed a question to the Minister of National Revenue and myself in the {following terms: "In view of the recent favorable decision by the exchequer court, what action will the government take to provide for the allowing of trade union dues as a deduction from taxable income for income tax purposes?" In reply to the part of the question which applies to my department, may I say that the exchequer court decision referred to by the hon. member for Winnipeg North Centre was in connection with a claim by a taxpayer that, in computing his 194S income tax, union dues should be properly deductible in computing his income. The exchequer court upheld the claim, just as in two previous cases they had upheld the claim that fees paid to professional organizations were deductible by lawyers, even thoug they were receivig salary income. The hon. member may recall that following these previous decisions in the Bond and Rutherford cases the Income War Tax Act was amended in 1948 to bring it into line with the {previous general interpretation of the aw, namely, that wages and salaries were net income for tax purposes. The law as amended in 1948 to conform with previous practice waa carried forward into the new act My colleague the Minister of National Revenue will answer the question in so far as it relates to years prior to 1948. Hon. J. J. McCann (Minister of National Revenue): The judgment of the exchequer court in the case of Cooper vs. the Minister of National Revenue was in respect of the 1945 taxation year. In respect of claims by taxpayers for that year, and for- the years 1946 and 1947. which are not statute barred, the department will make adjustments in accordance with the exchequer court decision. -.■•i, 'V >.»•'-.'.W.i if* dONVS Here is another opportunity for you to adopt this tried and tested system of saving money. You can buy Bonds for cash of course. Or if you prefer, the Royal Bank will arrange for you to buy them by regular monthly instalments out of income. The procedure is simplicity itself. All forms and full information available at every branch. • > *Sof<f for cash or by instalments at all branches THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA Mr. Knowles: Mr. Speaker, since it is not possible to pursue this matter on the orders of the day, I will do so on another occasion. LABOR CONDITIONS Unemployment—Payment by Federal Government of share of relief costs. On the orders of the day: Mr. W. Ross Thatcher (Moose Jaw) —I should like to direct a question to the Minister of /Jabor—I'have been asked to do so by .the city council of Moose Jaw. In view of the increased number of people drawing relief in certain parts of Canada, and the heavy burden thus placed upon municipalities, has the government given consideration to paying a share of the relief costs as waa done prior to the war? Mr. Speaker. Order. I could not hear the question, but in any event I would inform the hon. member that if he has a question to ask he should ask it as briefly as possible. Mr. Cruickshank: Don't make a speech. Mr. Thatcher: I was not going to make a speech.— Mr. Cruickshank: What" are you doing now? , . Mr. Thatcher: Then I will put my question. Has the government given consideration to paying a share of relief costs as was done prior to the war? Hon. Humphrey Mitchell (Minister of Labor): The Department of Labor is watching the unemployment situation very carefully. Through reports from the national employment service and the unemployment insurance returns, a close check is kept on the employment situation in Canada. At the present time there is a very high level of Employment. The last figure we have is for June 4, 1949, when there was a total of 6,121,000 in the labor force. On the same date in 1948 the figure was 5,01)0,000. This is the latest month for which we have comparative figures. There is not as acute a demand in Canada this fall for some types of workers as there was last year, and there is an increase in the number of unplaced applicants. In September, 1948, the total number was 87,207, whereas on the same date in 1949 the total was 140,892. But the hon. member will agree, I am sure, that with a total working force of over five million the number of unplaced applicants, even at 140,892, is not high in a comparative sense. Representations have been made by two of the larger cities, one in eastern Canada and one in the west. From an examination of the statements made, I know that the concern is not about the immediate expenditure of relief but about what certain individuals feared waa going to happen. It is my opinion that we have very little to fear, and that we shall be able to maintain • high level of employment in Canada. Mr. Thatcher: Will the minister state whether at the forthcoming dominion - provincial conference the matter of relief costs will be discussed with the provinces? Mr. Speaker: Order. I hardly think that Is a question of urgency at the moment Mr. Cruickshank: Are there any unemployed members of parliament from Moose Jaw? If not, why not? s*v> *') •r:«m-c:.r»T^;^«C£ $<Wyi»tttk " Union Label Corner The annual election of officers of the Union Label Council, held at the last meeting, resulted as follows: President, Mrs. Ada Halloran, Local 282, lady Garment Workers (3rd term). Vice-President,' Geo. Johnston, Local 212) Amalgamated Meat Cutters. Secretary-Treasurer, Ed. Smith, Local 188, Painters (11th term). Sergeant-at-Arms, H. Mclnnis, Local 602, Building Laborers. Trustees: I. Cawker, Local 161, Taxi Drivers; J. Ilinke, Local 64, Photo Engravers: D. A. Wade, Local 1618, Retail Grocery and Food Clerks. Secretary Smith, delegate to the Trades ana Labor Congress of Canada Convention held in Calgary during the month of September, gave an interesting report at the regular monthly meeting of the Council. The framed greetings to the Convention delegates sent by the B. C. Label Council occupied a prominent place in the Convention Headquarters at the Palliser Hotel. It was later presented to the Calgary Trades and Labor Council. Some forty-five slogan cards, boosting union-made, union label goods and services were displayed at the Armouries where convention business sessions were held. Union book matches, blotters and cards of Vancouver union firms making diess and celluloid butons. badges and cigars were also distributed. Secretary Smith received a 10- gallon hat for assisting the local Hotel and Restaurant Union to sign up the staff of the Carlton Hotel Coffee Shop. The Calgary Trades and Labor Council have also forwarded • fine letter of appreciation for the assistance received from the B.C. Council through Secretary Smith at the Convention. As a result of many resolutions forwarded from all parts of Canada, the Convention adopted a motion recommending that the Executive study the advisability of setting up a Union Label Trades Department in Canada. Secretary Smith was a member of the Union Label Committee which recommended that the Congress confer with the A. F. of L. to obtain information on the mechanics of i financing and operating a Canadian branch of the Union Label Department The committee also recommended that a vigorous campaign by launched throughout the Dominion to enlist the support of all Provincial Labor bodies and their affiliated unions to promote the use of the union' label, union buttons, shopcards, and services. It was also recommended that the Union Label Committee become a permanent committee of Congress. As a first step, the B. C. Union Label Council has instructed the secretary to send to all union secretaries in Vancouver and vicinity a complete list of all firms producing union-made goods. The Council gave a great deal of consideration to the problem of greater assistance to the Typographical Union. It decided to urge once more that all union members do all they can to see that their fellow- workers and neighbors patronize union newspapers only. It is felt that Vancouver is in the lead in Canada in regard to working conditions, wages, and social legislation. If this position is to be maintained, every union member must be active and do his work. Secretaries of anions are asked to note that the Superior Stamps and Stencils Co. Ltd., 73 Alexander Street( MA. 6948) make union rubber stamps and buttons. It is 100 per cent a union shop, having signed an agreement with the Jewelry Workers' Local 42. Now Locals Affiliated with the Ualon Label Council Furniture and Fixture Workers, Local 2688. The following firms produce Union Label products: Crane Furniture Manufacturing Co., West Third Avenue. Monarch Furniture, East 20th Ave. Monterey Furniture Manufacturing Co., Main Street Sturdybuilt Furniture Ltd., Cambie Street Bell-Craft Furniture Co., West First Avenue. The following Clubs display the Beverage Dispensers' Shop Card, Members of Club, Cabaret, Culinary and Service Employees, Local 740: The Quadra Club, Seymour Street Arctic Club, West Pender Street Labor Crafts Club. East Hastings Street. Pacific Athletic Club, Howe Street. Irish-Canadian. Club, East Hastings Street Press Club, Cambie Street Railwaymen's Club, Dunsmulr St. West Coast Club, Main Street After the wedding, the happy pair were photographed as they left the church and were promised proofs In a few days. A large envelope duly arrived and was opened with great excitement Inside were several studies of a baby lying on a rug, and On the back they read: Please state clearly which size you want—and how many." Domestic harmony: Something a husband can obtain by-playing second fiddle. J) Page Four THE LABOR STATESMAN October, 1949 THE LABOR STATESMAN Published third Thuirsday iri each month at Labor Temple, 307 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C. Authorised as second class mail. Post Office Department, Ottawa. Owned by the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades * and Labor Council H. W. WATTS, Man.ter TOM ALSBURY, Editor Subscription Rates: $1.00 per year; to Unions, 4c per member per month. Phone: PAcific 2942 Union Restaurant Employers Complain A complaint made by employers of union labor was submitted to the Vancouver Trades and Labor Council by the delegates of the Motel and Restaurant Workers' Union. It charged that some trade union members are patronizing non-union restaurants. Both the employers and the union concerned are fully justified in drawing this serious violation of good trade union practice to the attention of the .organized labor movement. Employers who cooperate with, and are fair to organized labor are entitled to receive" similar treatment.in return. „*™.-~t- ',"\ fAt its last meeting, delegates to the Vancouver Trades & Labor Council unanimously endorsed a resolution* urging all elected civic bodies to deal with union, firms when purchasing'supplies and equipment. It is too much to expect employers to observe this fundamental principle of trade uinonism if union members refuse to support it. A trade unionist patronizing a non-union firm is sabotaging th* labor movement and is giving aid and comfort to its enemies. It is the duty of every member of organized labor to buy union-made goods and to ask for the union label and union shop card at all times The Doctors' Proposed "Pay Hike" Education vs. Law— \ .; Which Way to Tolerance? Mark Twain's famous comment about the weather, "Everybody .talks about it, but nobody does anything about it," could just as well have been made about racial and religious prejudice. We moralize over the evils of prejudice, but mostly that's as far as we go. Our excuse is we haven't decided whether we will use "education" or "law" to attack the problem. Those who favor education say, "You can't legislate people into being friends". Their opponents insist that education is too slow, and that it reaches too few people. Let's grant the argument on both sides. Education is slow; and you you create fictitiously high real estate values presumably only to the advantage of those who deal in land and property. The highest rents in the world are said to be charged to the Harlem Negro population. The restrictive covenant is a dan- f-erous tool of discrimination. Only aw can put a stop to such anti-social and anti-democratic practices. Laws can also be effective in minimizing the practice of discrimination in employment. Some experiments in writing Fair Employment Practices Laws have had encouraging success in several states of the United States —notably in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Re- can'? write law that will tu™ pr^u- gg& ^iJKftfflSM dice into happy tolerance. But youl,"IanH naVR adoDted 8im,lar ,eeu,la- Under a headline question. "Are B. C doctors justified in seeking higher fees?" a recent newspaper story disclosed the intention of the medical profession to increase its rates. The doctors may be able to answer that question and to justify their contemplated move, to their own satisfaction at least. Far more serious to thousands of workers and heads of families in this province is the question, "How can we afford to pay higher doctors' bills?" • -* The present scale of medical fees is already placing an intolerable strain on the budget of the average Canadian family: £ single serious illness in the home often plunges the family into debt for years to come. Organized labor always supports good wages and adequate, sal aries. It believes, moreover, that working people are entitled to the best of medical care and tbe highest skill that science can provide. Labor will be the last to deny that doctors, who have high expenses and must undergo a long period of training, should receive adequate remuneration for their services. Organized labor, however, cannot overlook the fact that workers and all taxpayers help foot the bill for training doctors, and all who get the advantage of university education. Our universities are maintained largely out of public revenues. The fees paid by individual students cover only a portion of the cost of their training. It can be argued that those who have received higher training, partly at public expense, owe some measure of servitfe to the communjty. f ■ ■^^affld^^ifefcattfiW;-^ income for themselves. Organized labor cannot overlook the fact, either, that the doctors, who should take the lead in plans to promote the health of this nation and bring complete medical care within reach of all at reasonable cost, have been the most persistent and vigorous opponents of national health insurance in Britain, the United States and Canada. Many doctors, apparently, still want to be "rugged individualists". They appear to object to working for fixed salaries. Yet other professions do. University professors, government engineers, scientists and many other professional people work for salaries in the public service. Why not doctors? There can be no question that some change must be made if the health of the people is to be safeguarded. Public welfare must take precedence over the doctors' freedom to amass large incomes. , There is nothing in the newspaper story referred to above to indicate that on the whole doctors' incomes in this province are not adequate. The excessive incomes of some specialists, ranging from $70,000 to $80,000 a year, definitely cannot be justnfied. At the other end of the scale, the overworked, underpaid rural practitioner who is struggling to make ends meet, would definitely be better off under a government plan which would give him an assured income and would provide better equipment and facilities to protect the health of his patients. The only answer to the dilemma of bridging the gap between present high costs of medical care and the limited incomes of the people who need it, is to institute a national plan of health insurance. "Under such a plan, the cost of protection against the hazards of disease, injury, and ill-health are shared at rates all can afford to pay. No individual or family would then be burdened with charges beyond their resources. If the doctors are opposed to this solution, the onus is on them to bring forward a practical alternative. So far as organized labor is concerned, it has taken its stand. The 64th Annual Convention of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, which met in Calgary last month, recorded its conviction that safeguarding the health of citizens is one of the best guarantees of a strong and prosperous nation and that the drain of expenditures for medical purposes is placing far too great a strain on Canadian families. It called on the Federal government to "implement, as one of its first.acts, a government-subsidized contributory health programme which would provide a complete coverage of health insurance, embracing hospital, surgery, equipment, dental, care, psychiatric treatment, as well as competently supervised mental- homes, aimed at the rehabilitation of the mentally ill." can turn both methods of attack to their own proper uses. The key to this whole argument of "Education" vs "Law" is that the disputants are trying to cure two different things, Prejudice is an emotion; discrimination is an act A restaurant owner may lie prejudiced against Negroes and Orientals, and no law will change his feelings; but a law can be written and enforced which will require him not to refuse to. serve Negroes and Orientals in his restaurant however strong his prejudice against doing so. Such a law merely provides that the civil rights of all citizens may not be interfered with by the exercise of prejudices held by some citizens. Such laws do work. The Ontario Liquor Licence Board issues all licences subject to the condition that all comers be served without discrimination as to race, religion, colour or birthplace. In Dresden, Ontario, the restaurants, poolrooms, barber and beauty shops loftily refuse to accept the patronage of any of the neighborhood colored people (who form 17 per cent of the town's 2,000 population) on the stated principle that "white and colored don't mix." But the white and coloured mix well enough in the town's only beer parlor. Why? The pub waiter explained it, "The law says we have to. We don't have any trouble. Everyone knows we have to have them. Similar laws can destroy that modern creator of ghettos, the restrictive covenant. In Sarnia, Ontario, Joseph W. Murphy ■wrote a rider into the land deeds of a housing development he was undertaking which excluded all people whose ancestors (all of them) were not from "that part of Europe lying south of latitude 55 and east of longitude 15 east", excepting those people who are "four generations removed" from such undesirable territory, unless, of course, the}; are wholly or partly of Negro, Asiatic, colored or Semitic blood". The territory on which Mr. Murphy looks with such disfavor includes France. Italy, Greece, Germany, Czecho-slo- vakia — in fact, everything but the British Islands, Denmark and southern Norway. The law in Ontario allows such frivolous clauses to be added to land deeds at the whim of some prejudiced private individual regardless of the harm they do to others, and in doing so the law and the province are underwriting prejudice. A restrictive covenant would be useless if the law did not recognize it and give it force. ML Pleasant Undertaking Go. Ltd, KINGSWAY at ELEVENTH AVENUE Kindliness — Understanding — Dependability Lady Attendant Phones: FAirmont 0058 and 0059 «W^.^fetric^«nrf'yo^-CTfT«i;e-ghetto" areas filled to bursting with people anxious to find places to live, and along with this disgusting condition Island have adopted similar legislation and bills are pending in other states. These laws, popularly known as PEPC, deny an employer the licence to refuse employment to applicants, just because lie doesn't like their color or disapproves of their religion. If Ontario and other Canadian provinces (Saskatchewan has such a law) were provided with such legislation, there would be considerable changes in the personnel of some of the largest establishments. ' In Toronto a small proportion of the population arises from Asiatic origins as well as from Negro and Jewish stocks. Almost none of these people are employed in great department stores, banks or insurance companies. It is to secure the right of all citizens to train for the work they prefer, and to get the type of work for which and when they are qualified, that the Fair Employment Practices laws are required. They were passed for this reason in the various states noted above. And the laws work. In New York you will, as likely as not, be served in a department store by a Negro or Jewish clerk. In New York alone, out of the various* states having FEPC, since the law went into effect on July 1,1946, the State Commission against' Discrimination has received 1,407 complaints of discrimination. It has initiated on its own account 422 additional investigations. The result of the Commission's work has been to throw open thousands of additional jobs to people who would never on the old basis have had the slightest chance of getting them. All this has been done. Society in New York State has changed$radically in four short years; and no social upheaval has accompanied this practical approach to the ideal. Laws can remove discrimination. Prejudice is another matter. It is a taste, an emotion. Only knowledge of the facts can tend to break down prejudice. However high and extensive his university degrees, the man who is prejudiced is ignorant Only by removig ignorance can prejudice be attacked successfully: In the fight against the twin evils of racial and religious intolerance education has a fundamental part. Labor through its National Committees, and through the direct work of the Committees to Combat Racial Intolerance in the local communities, Can truly say that it is dolg its part in the great task of educating away prejudice. Through these committees labor at least will reach the point where it can be said that we ki CENTRAL AUTO PAINTERS „ Body and Fender Repairs Metal Work Ante Tops and Upholstery Repairs Car Upholstery Thoroughly Cleaned—Track Painting and Lettering CECIL HUGGINS, Manager — ESTIMATES FREE 1243 Seymour Street Phone MArine 2918 Meet four Friends at the EMPIRE HOTEL 1» EAST HASTINGS STREET ^r Licensed Premises Refreshments served as you like it S. Brandolinj ft Sons, Proprietors HOTEL REGENT FULLY LICENSED 160 Hastings Street East , B. C. Extend the restrictive covenant to and associ.ate..with p.uj fellows npj; as motlll jllPT-fijWaW istmJ lHjiC'. iMfiXiM/'ft' "rmtt ArfR." '•Klns.HAnnn^ns-iSTno a? Vs iiaaii A*s 4-ltn as, j ^epresentt'tfves of a race of the ad herents of a religion" but as human beings. Education alone can do that. —Canadian Labor Reports. Sidelines Are Out M. A. Hutcheson, vice-president American Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. "The day when organized labor could sit back and ignore politics is gone. The vested interests are too well organized politically and too strongly committed to a program of destroying legitimate unionism for us ever again to be able to sit on the sidelines. Everything Labor has built up through,struggle and sacrifice during the last 50 years is jeopardized' by anti-Labor legislation. ' We must either meet the challenge or go back to the days when wages and working conditions as well as prices were set any way corporation officers saw fit." For Unions Despite the constant barrage of newspaper attacks on organized labor unorganized workers continue to vote for trade unions by big majorities whenever they have a chance to do so by secret ballot A tabulation issued by the National Labor Relations Board showed that during July 54,000 workers cast ballots in collective bargaining elections, and 78.8 per cent of these favored union representation. Blondes er Brunettes? Much interest was aroused in Salt Lake City when the police radio pnt out this call: "Attention, all cars! Two bathing beauties are missing. They are wearing red shoes. That is all!'' Patronize Our Advertisers What the Taft-Hartley Act Has Done for Labor Most commentaries by labor leaders on the United States Taft- Hartley Act are confined exclusively to analyzing what this restrictive legislation has done to trade unions. There is no doubt that this anti-labor act is heavily weighted in favor of employers. It has curbed the legitimate activities of trade unions and has interfered in their internal affairs. Nevertheless, not all of its results have been on the debit side of the ledger. It has caused labor in the United States to close its ranks and fight back. It has made organized labor realize the need for more direct and effective political action to offset the influence of big business on governments. As a result of the successes achieved in defeating reactionaries in the 1948 elections in the United States, Labor now realizes that it is potentially a great political force witliiu. the nation and. that when aroused and organized it can turn the scales in the. interests of progress and of the workers. It now realizes while it achieved some success, it did not elect a sufficient number of friendly congressmen and senators to have the Taft- Hartley Act repealed and much-needed social legislation enacted. Plans have now been laid to strengthen its League for Political Education and to raise a $16 million political fund by assessing each member $2, to carry on the fight to a successful conclusion. ' A second noticeable trend is the drawing together of the major labor bodies to face the common enemies of labor in industry and in Congress. The Taft-Hartley Act has set in motion trends which may ultimately have the effect of welding labor in the United States into a unified movement, fighting on both the economic and political front to improve the lot of working people. In this: respect it may serve organized labor in a manner which the authors of this infamous act never contemplated. ST. HELEN'S HOTEL The House of Hospitality — Friendly and Courteous Service J Refreshment Parlor Walter and Earl Bennett 1161 Granville Street Your Hosts .. Vancouver, B. C. Refreshments Served YALE HOTEL 1300 GRANVILLE STREET Fully Licensed ■ # ■ John Coriett, Prop. J AUSTIN HOTEL Licensed Premises — Good Service 1221 GRANVILLE ST. VANCOUVER, B. C. THE STRAND HOTEL <roa fifty ismwi 624 Hastings Street West (near Granville) THE MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED HOTEL IN THE CITY. FULLY LICENSED — POLITE SERVICE • APPLIANCES • APPLIANCE REPAIRS •FLOOR COVERINGS •PAINTS fatM/U&rff^ 400 WEST BROADWAY FA 7107 • • LOCATID ON BROADWAY, ONI BLOCK BAST OP CAMBIK " ANGELUS HOTOL Corner Dunsmuk and Howe Streets, Vancouver, B.C. rHOHM*: HII isit BUB ANDBStSOH AND A. HARRISON. MtOTRIsTTOfsS J GEORGE'S CAFE Yukon and Broadway — Close to New Labor Temple fieme Cooked Meals and Pastries — Reasonable Prices TIDE** NEW—USED-RECAPPING ■ J-KH.3 b„, tj,em on ealy Budget Plant Bourne & Humphrys Ltd. Cor. PACIFIC aad HOWE Phoaai PAcific 2188 First Mosquito: "Why are you making such a fuss?" Second Mosquito: "Whoopee, I pased the screen test." They were looking at the sign in ' the store window which read: "I.a-iies Beady to Wear Clothes." "Well, it's darn near time." I • .""' r ■ sm«aews**»w******»»>.~ ■J*iE-L.J^S^'L. —17 i*+* October, 1949 THE LABOR STATES M A.N Page Five f ' Trades Union Directory LABOR TEMPLE, 307 BROADWAY WEST Amalgamated Mast Cutters and B. W., Local 313—ftepresentatlve. Geo. John- aton, 203 Labor Tampla; FA. 9477. Auto Workara* Union, Lodge aTo. 18S7, I. A. of M.—Bualneaa Agent. Gordon Webb, 111 Labor Temple; PA. »517. Bakery Saleamsn, Local 189, I. ». T. C. and H.—Bualneaa Agent, E. Holmes. 206 Labor Tampla; FA. 8714. Bakers' Union, Local ■168 — Bualnesa Agent, Melvln Kemmis, 1* Bast Hastings St.: PA. 4741. larbere — International Jonrnermen Of America, Bo. ISO—Secretary, C. B. Herrett, 201 Labor Temple; FA. 8762. BeTerage Dispensers and Onlinary Work- ' era, Wo. 835— Secretary. J. Dye, 3248 Clinton St.; DExter 215S-F. Beverage Dispensers aad Culinary Workers. aTo. 678— Business Manager, F. W. Hills, «> West Hastings St.; MA. 4141. Blacksmiths' Union, Local 1S1 — Secretary, P. Mitchell, 1703 Dublin St., New Weatmlnater Bollermakera' Union, Bo. SM — Business Agent, Jamea Downle, 529 Beatty St.; TAtlow 1047. afachlnlata, Alf. Dyer, FA. 9517 Local 6S2— Business Agent', 111 Labor Temple; phone afachlnlete' Lodge, No. 101 — Secretary, J. D. Wlldy, 1808 Seventh Avsnue. New Weatmlnster. Italian' Union, Mo. 70—Secretary R. O. Taylor. 1176 Duchesa Avenue, West Vancouver. B. C. Halatenance-of-Way Zmployeea, Losal aTo. 1ST <C. P. B.h-Secretary, S. Wray, 2487 Kitchener Street. Way Xmployeea, Local 31 — Secretary, It. McLure, 1136 East 14 th Avenue. Marine Engineers, National Aaaoclation of, CouncU aTo. 7—Secretary, H. B. Mc- Kfe, 319 West Pender Street. Phone: PAclflc 8549. SUlk Saleamsn aad Dairy Bmployess. Local 464 — SecreUry, Birt Showier, 200 Labor Temple; FA. 8716. Molders' Union, Looal 381 —Business Afent. Louis Herieg, 112 Labor Temple; FA. 9431. Boilermakers' Union, Looal IBS— Secretary, P. Moore. Box 422, New Westminster, B. C Bookbinders' Union, Local 108—Recording SecreUry, F. Milne, 977 Brough- ton St Brick k OUy Workers' Union, Vo. MS— SecreUry, P. J. Cape, 1121 Campbell Avenue, Abbotsford, B. C , Bricklayera' Union, Local aTo. 1—L. Pad. gett. Sr„ 3193 W. Slat; KErr. G293-R. Building Laborsra' Union, Looal 603 SecreUry, L. J. Millman, 307 Weat Broadway. Phone FAir. 9122. Building Laborers' Union (New Weatmlnater) No. 1070 — Secretary, T. Porter, 1505 Sixth St; phone N.W. I17S-R. Building Matsrlal aad Fnsl Truck Driven'Union, Local 313—Business Agent, H. Bonnell, 206 Labor Temple; phone FA. 1714. Building Service Employees, Local 044 —Bualnesa Agent. A. J. Wybrew, 339 W. Pender St.; Phone MArfne 8«06. Building Trades Council — SecreUry H. W. Watts, 103 Labor Temple phone FA. 4141. Carpenters' Union, aTo. 483 — SecreUry, Jamea Smith, 100 Labor Temple; FA. Carpenters' Union (Chilliwack), Mo. 1843 — Secretary, J. E. Towea, Box 481 Chilliwack, B.C. paten, Local 1381 (Vow Westaala- 7XSi)~;Ilu,,ln.M* A?ent. S. T. Bannan, loos - «iJi_,Aye>.. New Westminster, Phone N.W. S1IR Oaipei ater Carpenters (Manalmo), Local Vo. 837 — Secretary, J. E. Oddson, 253 Nlcol St. Nanaimo, B. C. Carpentera' Union Vo. SIS (Fort Albernl) —SecreUry R. stubb, Box 90S, Port Albernl, B. C. Cement Malabar* (S.otlon of local Vo. •OS)—Business Agent, W. J. Baaker- vllle, 105 Labor Temple; FA. 9122. City Van B *7 aTAU VmBlones,local SS—Buslneas Ajrent W. M, ■fes,^ t j^bo,. Temple; Olvlo Bmployess' Union (Burnaby), Vo. ■^Secretary, J. B.Wilson. sMtt,?- rltt Ave.. New Westminster. ail!S,.",?p,0,."*"A Wntoet, toosa S»J—Busl- MMi Agent, Donald Oulee, 49 West Hastings Bt; Phone PAclflc 4541. C,iT,.,Tcto,«**7,«!S"hf*»' M*» C.P.R. Division No. 1—WT Pye. Box4?2. Vancouver. W**UtaW ^°*3,J*' tooal Vo. as—Secretary, ft. F. Redman, 460 Campbell St Distillery (U.D.L.) East 47th. New Weatmlnster. B. c. Worken1 Phone FRaser 5741." Union, Vo. S3 Secretary.^ G. I;.Guy, 645 Labor Temple; FAIr. 7687. tary. H. C. MacKechan. 2067 East 7th Avenue. "'ini'n?"sr, ^JTt***", m* AssUtaats union, vo. 33374 — Secretary R. F Wilson, 6841 Alma Rd. y' Bngineera, Kolstlag aad Fortable, Looal l?5S"Bu?,neM A«enl' A W Scott 193 B. Hastings. Ste. 114-10. MArlne M4t* Bnglneeri, Sohool and Cantaken, Local ••»—SecreUry, George Zallo, 880 East 16th Avenue. Bngineei Local «o. ■«*—Hut Agent, Harry iK$£i laV H",'n" 8- '"# <**• Union (Stationary Operating), ."•.'-Wr-f!!*'".*** Agent Harry Film M^^^sv^.'S; 40th Avenue. "J? WJ**™' *0- IS—Business Afent, , Hugh Bird. tlt« West 14th; fiH. W«8. tlfex, Secretary, B. Flghun A. S!2e,,*Xy' *W' pootlfax. 4008 Douglas Road. New Westminster. Motion Plotnre ProJectioniaU, Local 348, Business Manager, T. E. Foley; Secretary, J. H. Leslie, P.O. Box 346; Phone MArlne 3043. Musicians' Union, Local 145 —Business Manager, Geo. E. Leach, Suite (1, 663 Oranvllle St PAclflc 7842. Sec. J. W. Buckley's Farewell Address to Calgary Convention Office Employees' Int Union, Local Vo. IS—Seoretary, B. Ooathro, 106 Labor Temple; FA. 4141. Falntera, Local MB—Bualness Manager, Jack Eaves, 117 Labor Temple; phone FA. 9771. i Faint ft Varnish Worken' Union, Local Vo. UN-Secretary, L. J. Prlbyl, 150 E. 49th. Phone FRaser 8268. Paper Meiers' International Brotherhood, (Ocean Falls) Looal Mo. 380 — Secretary. Geo. L. Weldrldge, Ocean Valla Papsnnakera' Int. Brotherhood, Local No. 466 (New Westminster) — Secretary, Helen Ganton, 227 6th Street, New Weatmlnster. Patternmakers, Local Vo. 1360 — Secretary, Leo. Wiles, 1614 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, B.C; Wast 1491-R. File Driven and Wooden Bridgemen, Local 8404— Business Agent S. Allen, 193 E. Hastings St. PAclflc 4044. Plumbers Business Labor Temp: Agent Frank pie; FA. 97*1. , Local 170— Carllsle.vft» *—E. J. Math.-'' Photo Engravers, Local 54—E. J. Math,- las, 6761 Balaam. Phone KerrlsdaJe 1670M. Plasterers' Union, Vo. 77S — Secre tar H. West 1419 West 23rd, BAy. (til Plumbers aad Flpeflttera (BaUroad) Local 571—Secretary, Lloyd Elxick, 187 Haro Street. There comes a time in the life of all when one must lay down the burden, and leave it to younger men, to carry on. In resigning my office as General Secretary-Treasurer I do so feeliog that I have played a part in the development of the best interests of the truda onion movement in Canada, and having had the honor while working at my trade, until I was 65 years of age, to have been elected to the highest offices that the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada has to offer, and have participated in other activities on behalf of the Wage earner. As one who has given many years of his life to this movement let me warn you to be aware of-those who might attempt to use this movement for some ulterior motive. This movement in Canada must develop its trade union leadership within its own ranks. It is by the law of trial and error that we have progressed and will continue to progress, as there are no text books to guide us. Let us never forget that this movement is not the property of any individual or individuals, but that of the wage earners who finance It, out of their pay envelope. As the retiring secretary-treasurer, I would like to feel that I am retiring with the good will of the whole trade union movement in Canada. True it is that I have sponsored many unpopular causes, but all great movements have started in a minority of one, and while I believe in democracy and its democratic institutions, ana will abide by the will of the majority, I have never believed that large majorities are a criterion of wisdom. Throughout my career as a trade unionist, -and as an indiriduai7-I~cair truthfully say I have never borne malice or refused to remedy a wrong if in my power so to do, while I have created animosities and will continue to do so, I believe I have more friends than enemies, in all walks of life. My philosophy of life has been and is predicated in the words of Shakespeare. "This above all, to thine own self be true And it must follow, as night the --*> day, ■ t Thou canst not then be false to any man." Now that my active participation as an officer of this Congress is near- ing its completion, I want to assure one and all that I am an International *\\v\\\\y//y//£ Printing Frel ). 6t — Secretary. TL. 6407 Commercial, FRaser 1348. Vo. and Assistants'Union, — Secretary. Thoa. 8. Bsart, Pulp aad Sulphite (Oonventera) Union, Local 433—Secretary, F. Macklnnon, Business Agent O. Braaten, 199 W. Pender. TAtlow 1141. Puraera aad Ohisf BUwards, Local 130 —SecreUry, R. Stover, 1461 Woodland Drive. (Fort Kama), Lodge Vo, 380—Secretary, J .a Doutai, 707 Dublin St, New Weatmlnater, Sfc. Uway OS ro. 380—: Ballway aad Steamship Clerks, No. ilt —Secretary, T. W. Klrby, 86(6 Triumph Street Ballway and Bteamahlp Clerks, Vo. 636 —SecreUry, A. J'adgham, 6011 Payne St., DExter 1275-L. Befrlgsratlon Worken, Vo. S16, V. A. J. F. i. P.—Secretary, L. R. Wlntle, 117 West 40th, Vancouver; FRaa. 4401. Beailllent Ploorlayera (Ssotlon of Local ?»"Jn**» Manager, Ceorge Oee7ll6 101 Labor Temple; FA. 171* Betall Oroeorr aad Food Olerke, Local Vo. 1B18 — Secretary, D. A. Wade. 101 Labor Temple; FA. 1242. Secondary Sohool Teachers' Association —Secretary, Wm. Alsbury, 2604 East Sixth, HAstlngs 2072-R. Sheet Metal Worken, Local SSO—Busl neas Manager, James Walker, 107 pie; Labor Temple; FA. 7686. ■heat Metal Worken (BaUroad), Local 314—SecreUry. T. Owen, 920 East 55th Avenue, Vancouver. Shinglen' aad Bool era' Union, Vo. 3346 —SecreUry, A. Tyckoson, 4244 Prince Albert FA. 3773-a Shingle Weavers' Union, Local Vo. M —SecreUry, Alex Low, 1184 Weat 7trd Avenue, Vancouver, Phone I.Angara 0985-R. Ihlpwrlghti KH.r"i*n*l *"' WestsBlasier, Local H.^7„S<!CI3.l*rr; xP Anderaon 1823 Hamilton Street, New Westminster. F1SS5I*I!?' J*!™* *»■■• of OX, Lccal tan*m7.?v?*H"" Agent, r7v. Naah, 2801 E. 18th Avenue. »s»Jtarc Worken, Temple ^w ^,«aa^fta•~,koo,,, ' worken, U.B.O- Local Vo. iewjuryj 6llve King, 101 Labor Vo. tary, yio Smith. i» Weatmlnster, B.C. tor)—Secre- 10th, New •flJ?*.*"" *"■ W«**ts', Local Vo. I5ST—SecreUry. A. Allen, 6115 Cullo- den Street, Vancouver. •m Workers' Union, Looal Vo. SSS — „h8^CI'e?5I?,',K- SSI*- ,045 w- 7th: "ttle* Phone: MArlne 2968. . Ul Bmployses' Union, Vo. Bualneae^renVw. MTBlacC 6 Temple; FA. lit9. Lobar 10th; FA. 2007-L. Vote! and Veetaanuit Bmployees, Local Jf —..?u»">»»s Agent. J. Prloe, 411 n ran villa 8t; Phone PAelllo 7111. latematlosul Losgshonmek'a Aaeoela- Hon, Local VS. IS 1*3 — Secretary, James Darwood, 2049 Kitchener St, HAatlnga 3154-M. Xronsroi onsrorken, Local ss—Bualneaa Agent R- O. Cook. 110 Labor Temple; phone Jewelry Worken' Union, Vo. 48—8ecn- tnry. W. Routley. 144 Walt Haatlnga St., nKxter 2493R. After 4, Fa 1774. Ladlsa' Oarment Workera. Local 876— Business Agent, C. Carr. Ill Weat Pender St; Phone DExter 2782-M. Latkera' Union. Local SOT— SecreUry. M Flnlayson, 4141 Dumfrlea St.; FA. 0l7t-T. Laundry Workers, Vo. SM — Bualnesa Agenf. J. H. Irving, 116 Labor Temple: FA ttlt. Lumber aad 08*110111 Workers, V. B. O., Local Vo. ssas — SecreUry, Hugh Wood. 101 Labor Tempi*: FA._I7U. Machinists, VO. 183—Secretary, j. By- fate. 3167 Kitchener St. Phone HA. SUM ' - Boatbuildan, Joiners aad «*ra, Local Vo. 808 — Business Agent, J. Evana, 49 Weat Hastings. Phone TA. 1725. don. ?_—_ of tke ». Jr. * r. — Business Agent Alex Oor- I E. Cordova; Phone TAt 1256. Seafarers' int Union of Vorth Amsrioa —Secretary, D. Bremner, 665 Hamilton St.; PAclflo 7824. W(B aad Pictorial Painters, Local T8S— Secretary, J. Middleton, 6881 Dundas St: phone. OLen. 1326-Y. ■tnot BaUway Bmployeea, Dlvialon Ul — Bualnesa Agent L Easier, Les Building, 175 E. Broadway; FAIr. 4212 Street Beilwaymen'a Union, Vo. 1S4 — Buslneee Agent R Cormaolt. II Lome St.. New Weetmlneter, IX C Msl Drivers, Local Ml — Secretary, C. Oower. 204 Labor Tempi*; FA. 8716. Teachen' AaaoeUtlon, Vew Wsstmlnstsr —SecreUry. W. K. Nevard, 1534 London, New Westminster. Textile Worken' Local, Vo. It—Secretary, 0. F. Murphy, 71 Bast 2nd Ave. Theatrical Stage Employees. Local 118— Secretary. Walter Blake, P. O. Box 711 Ml* .Local No. I—Seoretary, ' Rtcharde, Pleaaantald* P. O, B. d Tile He ■attars' Valyem, Local Vo. TS — Secretary. K. S. Kennedy, 671 Rupert Street True* Drivers' Union, Local Bo. 31- Buslneaa Agent Reg. Lenfeaty, 201 Labor Temple; FA. 1714. Typographical Union, Local SSS—Secretary, Harry N Pie: FA. 2608. Neelands, 111 Labor Tem- United Oarment Workers' Union, Vo. SSS—Secretary. Mrs. a L. Firth, 2426 Yale St United Oarment Worken* Union, Vo. ISO—SecreUry, Walter W. Shaw, 1436 Weat 6th Avenue. United Fishermen aad AUlsd Worken* Union — Secretary, Wm. Rlgby, 118 East Cordova: TAtlow 1155. University of British Columbia Em- ployees' Union. Vo. 116—1, T. Funnel!, 4634 W. 7th Ave. Union Label Tndes Council—Secretary, Ed. Smith. 307 W. Broadway. trade unionist, and will continue to play a part in a minor sphere in your activities. Let us strive to make this movement in Canada a National trade union centre, second to none, and refuse to bow the knee or take dictation from any one, but willing at all times to work in the closest co-operation with all trade union bodies, to the end that organized labor will take its full responsibility not only in the interest of the wage earner, but society as a whole. It is with regret that I take my leave, but I feel assured that this movement, that started In a minority of one, in the Toronto Trades Assembly in 1873, will play a larger and ever increasing part in the destinies of this Dominion of Canada. And that of the Free Commonwealths of .Nations as comprised in the British Empire. For the welfare of and the peace, order and good government of Canada. In conclusion, while I will not live to see the day, this Canada of ours, in the years to come, situated as it is in the same latitude as Europe, and a larger territory than Europe, with its lands, minerals And forests, and its undeveloped resources, and potential wealth, with a pioneer and virile population, under one government, producing more than we can consume, will become larger numerically and industrially, so that the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, instead of speaking for hundreds of thousands, will some time in the fu- turde represent the workers in their millions. Let us hope that when that day arrives, as it will, we will not lose our sense of perspective, but recognize that we live within the framework of a great democracy, and while we may from time to time differ from our government, that a government must be stronger than a combination of its citizens. As Canadians let us think nationally where our immediate interests are concerned, and internationally where we can be of use and assistance as a nation. This is my final message as an officer of this Congress and I hope and trust that those who succeed me in this office will use their influence and authority, not only on behalf of the workers whom they represent, but-the best interests of all the people of this great Dominion, of which we are so proud to be citizens. ! RED FEATHER WORKERS DESERVE LABOR'S SUPPORT The work Vsncouver't Red FeatW Agsnciei do it tough. Cariifg for the tick and dsttitute— preventing broken homes—providing totter hornet or adoption for unwanted or problem kidt — battling condition! which cause juvenile delinquency — these are tough, tiring jobs, jobt that demand tkill and patience end courage. Red Feather worken do these jobs—superbly well. And do them at the smallest possible cost. They deserve at much support at we can give them, either with a cath donation now, or by tigning a Community Chest pledge to pay when it's most convenient. It's up to ut to give thete Red Feather Worken the support they deserve through our yearly Community Chest donation. Know Your Labor Policies (As contained1 in resolutions adopted by the T. L. C. Calgary Convention, September, 1949). Workmen's Compenattion Resolution No. 55—Resolved that The, Trades and Labor Congress of Canada Convention, assembled in the City of Calgary, reiterates its stand on workmen's compensation and make its presentation before the Federal Government for enactment of a Compensation Act to coyer all workers, regardless of trade or other restrictions, which will guarantee full earnings and no waiting period for the needy, the Act to include: 1. 100 per cent compensation. «, pational diseases or diseases attributable to the nature of employment regardless of the disease or the occupation of the worker. #• 3. Compensation to be paid from the date of injury or disability without waiting period. 4. The placing of the supervision of preventive measures under the Workmen's Compensation Board and proper machinery provided for the working thereof. 5. That the said Act cover all occupations and diseases and injuries attributable, to the nature thereof. 6. That payment be based on the wages of the highest prevailing period between time of accident and final settlement agreeable to recipient or employee. 7. That the process of investigation and payment to recipients be speeded up. And be it further resolved, that in the meantime The Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, through its provincial bodies, urge amendments to provincial Workmen's Compensation Acts to cover these points. World Federation of Free Trade Unions Resolution No. 221.—Whereas the free trade unions in the democratic countries have led the struggle for individual freedom and are still the strongest force in the promotion of a better way of life; And whereas the so-called trade unions fostered and aided by the world-wide Communist movement are now united in one World Federation; And whereas this Federation has now forsaken all genuine trade union functions and has become solely an instrument for the promotion of the aims and aspirations of one foreign fiower, namely, the Soviet Union and U satellites. And whereas this Federation has, during the past year, by means of world-wide sympathy strikes and boycotts, atempted to interfere with the legitimate interests of the organized labor movement in tbe democratic countries; And whereas the trade union movement of Canada, the United States, Great Britain and the countries of Western Europe have taken steps to form a genuine Free Trade Union Centre; Therefore be it resolved, that this Convention of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada instruct the incoming Executive to co-operate with the American Federation of Labor and the British Trades Union Congress in the formation of a Free International Trade Union Centre, based on the ideals of freedom ana democracy and opposed to all forms of totalitarian ideology, whether of the Communist or the Fascist kind. Political • Resolution No. 154.—Whereas the policy of The Trades and Labor Con gress of Canada has been one of political non-partisanship; Therefore be it resolved, that tills Convention go on record reiterating this policy but calling upon its affiliated members to use their vote to elect to all Parliaments and legislative bodies members of proven sympathy for the cause of labor and the working man. BIRT SHOWLER. Preiident, Vancouver, New Westminster and District Tradei and Labor Council PEN BASKIN, President, Vancouver Labor Council. A.F. of L. Impressed by Report St. Paul—Every year, delegates to the A.F. of L conventions listen to a message from a fraternal delegate of the Canadian Trades and Labor Congress. Particularly intense interest. was aroused by the speech given by this year's fraternal delegate — Robert Rintoud, who is also vice-president of the Calgary Trades and Labor Council, and a member of the A.F. of L. Street Railway and Motor Coach Employees. Rintoul described how Communists and their fellow travellers had gained some footholds in Canadian unions, but he stressed that "in true Canadian worker's style our congress has dealt a series of body blows to these disrupters within our movement "In one of the greatest conventions of our congress long history, the Communist-controlled Canadian Seamen's Union has been permanently suspended," he said. "Delegates voted to bar known Communists from positions an the executive council of the congress, in any propincial federation of labor or labor council, or on any convention committee. "It. has gone further and encouraged all unions to remove those people from executive positions; and setting a wholly new example has asked all unioni to expel from their ranks any and all known Communists. • "Thus, you can see how determined our officers and members are to remove this cancerous growth from the otherwise healthy body of our unions.'' Rintoul also revealed that membership in the Trades and Labor Congress has reached an all-time record of almost half a million. "Nothing has contributed more to the stability in our economy than the existence from one end of the coun- try to the other of thousands of wage agreements entered Into by means of Seacef ul negotiations and lived up to y both the employers and organized workers," he declared. "Come what may, the existence of a strong trade union movement, coupled with tbe present network of collective wage contracts, is the greatest and most effective bulwark against any rapid or disastrous decline into the depths of despair and despond such as most of ut remember in the hungry thirties." Fate, overreaching itself to, the point of busting a gusset, recently presided at the delivery of triplets in a Western Ontario city to a mother who is vice-president of the local planned parenthood clinic. —Maclean's Magazine. No Different » Mother: You were a long time in the conservatory with Mr. Willing last night, my child. What was going on?" Daughter: "Did you ever sit in the conservatory with father before you married him?" Mother: "I suppose I did." Daughter: "Well, mother, it's the same old world." . . A little man dashed into a public house and said to the landlord: "A large ginger ale I" He looked so shaken the landlord asked him what was wrong. 'I just got home to find a strange man kissing my wife I" "And what did you do?" asked the landlord. "I picked up his umbrella and smashed it across my knee and said: 'There! I hope ItrainsP" B. C. Employees Seek Cost of Living Bonus Victoria — E. P. O'Connor, secre- tary-msnsger of the B. C. Provincial Government Employees' Assocation, says a large group of provincial civil servants need the cost of living bonus which the association claims now is due under an unwritten formula. Replying to reports suggesting thst certain civil servants were considering the provision of a five-day week and longer holidays in lieu of the latest cost of living bonus, Mr. O'Connor said in Vancouver: "If this report is authentic it appears to me to be inconceivable that certain top flight civil servants would take bread out of the mouths of the lower paid groups, particularly in view of the fact that many of these top flight civil servants have received basic increases ranging from $25 to $75 a month within the last few months. "They have also had the range spread from the minimum to maximum reduced in many cases to four and three yean where lower paid groups are 'till on the nine-year spread. "Many of our low paid employees who are married and have large families to support sre taking home approximately $170 to $180 a month. These people certainly need the adjustments qnder the cost of living bonus formula." DEVOTION And as one milking mschlne said to the other milking machine: "We are just made for each udder." He: "At poker I win one night and lose the next night" - She:. "Well, why don't you play every other night?'' WILL SHE MAKE IT?—Curvaceous Dorothy Malone is climbing the ladder to Hollywood stardom. That outfit she's wearing should help her along. Barmaid: "Oh, yes, I married a man in the village fire department." ' Sailoi: "Volunteer?" Barmaid: "No, Pa made him." -"^P" ■A \ Page Six THE LABOR STATESMAN October, 1949 "BUILD B. C. PAYROLLS" Milk Is Essential Doctors agree growing children need a quart of milk a day. One cup of Pacific is the equivalent to two cups of whole milk in food value ... see that your children consume sufficient milk . for good health.. . Pacific Mi Irradiated and Vacuum Packed If a Grrion Man Forgets His Union he is not loyal to his family. If he forgets to buy union made goods and services he is not loyal to his fellow unionists. This space donated by Bill Couper 724 Seymour Street BALMORAL HOTEL Say. "MEET ME AT THE BALMORAL" famlshea ifortably vaea ... pa* retalnlnf a dleralSeS atmospbereUal ■ It a waloom* plaoe «* Mag St asset y oar l plao* 4> irlenas. SCS K08KI BOB PATTBRaON ■JOHNNY" UcKKNZIB Phonal PAoiao 31*8 159 East Hastings Street VANCOUVBR. B.C Labor Did It---Let's Take Credit For It! Ottawa (CLR)—If anybody deserves the credit for what we've got, it's you and .me. You and I, and tbe other members of the union movement obtained with great effort the advantages that are enjoyed today. That is the considered view of observers and experts in the socialogi- cal field today. Who are against the eight-hour day? The flve-day week? Is it the unions? Look to the opposition. Who are against advances in Old Age Pensions and National Health Insurance? The answer is the same. Who are arguing against a Bill of Rights and the acceptance of laws to provide for the employment practices? Again the same answer. Labor has been in the vanguard of all social advances. There would have been little or no such advance if organized labor had not, over the years, brought the utmost pressure to bear upon the politicians and statesmen of the day. Govt. Workers Demand B.C. Pay COX. Boost Victoria (CP) — E. P. O'Connor, secretary-manager of the Provincial Government Employees' Association, said that the government must pay the majority of its 8000 employees a cost oT living bonus despite the fact that the cost of living index has now slipped below the mark at which the bonus was due. The official living cost index soared above 162.5, the point at which the bonus payment became due, in July, and the association immediately informed the government that it expected an unwritten agreement to be honored. The unwritten agreement provided for a bonus amounting to 10 per cent of wages with a celling of _tl« a month t6~be paifffor eaclTT2.5 per cent rise in the cost of living index. When told that the cost of living index in August had slipped to 162.3 from 162.8 in July, Mr. O'Connor said: "That won't make any difference to us." He said that under the unwritten agreement the bonus became due at 162.6. Payment of the bonus would cease, under the agreement, only when the cost of living index fell to 160. Mr. O'Connor said that the association possibly may take some action shortly if the reply from the cabinet to its application is not forthcoming. He said he had received .numerous inquiries from various local organizations of the association suggesting that the payment of the bonus was long overdue. Far GOODNESS Sain DAD'S Oatmeal Cookies Tip. Most Delicious Health Biscalt Ever Mad* When sending parcels overseas don't forget to include some Dad's Cookies. They will be greatly appreciated over tterel DAD'S COOKIE CO. (B.C.) _'., LIMITED 468 Kingewar, Vancouver, B.C RAY'S PATTERN WORKS Manufacturers of Leader Sawdust Burnere R. D. McDougall, Prop. Patterns and Models of Every Description Gearing Propellers All work guaranteed Estimates Given 114 West Fifth Avenue Vancouver. B.C. Phone: FA. *471 — Res, BA. 2470-L RAY'S PATTERN WORKS Double Trouble "Mr. Bevins, you must, by all means, avoid excitement," the doctor warned. "And you must cut out beer id whisky. Drink nothing but water." "Oh, I can't do that, doctor," Bevins moaned. "And why not?" the doctor asked. "Because," wailed the unhappy patient, "the idea of drinking water excites me more than anything else." A* R* MOSIMF President, The Canadian Congress of Labour Frank H. Hall, Chainitun if the Standard Railway labour Organization Percy *'. Bengough, 'resident. Th* Trades • lab*** Co n Orel l of Canada J. H. Dixon, Sou etas y. General Conference Committee el Hi* Standard Railway labour Organisation "The Payroll Savings Plai is tie most convenient aid effective method of making savings grow" e say these Labour Leaders Gerard ■loss*), Presiden I Th* Canadian an*) Catholic Confsdsrallon of Weprkers, Inc. %t up -for yaw cjuma Savings Boms EVERYONE HAS SOMETHING TO SAVE FOR THOfl. H. CLARK PalKTINO. DavCORATINO AND SPRAT ING Work Guaranteed lAWB. J. GLOVER FAiarmra Climates Furnished on All Palatine- Jons rkonai Dantar OTTB nonet rair. ens Thompson & Company Wars* Air Heating Osnoral Sheet Metal Wat* Furnaces and Repairs VU Mas* St, Vaacoaver. B.C. Propaganda Didn't Tell Whole Story A feW days ago, some papers played up a story that it took eight months for a visiting- American to get a pair of spectacles in England. The idea was that this made good propaganda against the "socialized medicine" in Britain, and against President Truman's health insurance program here. The story forgot to mention, however, the'reason for the eight month delay. Until the Labor government took over, millions of British men, women and children needed "glasses" but could not afford them. .Now the «asM»*f w£5«s5*-'<lsteTlip0rarily*exceeding the supply. Incidentally, the American got "deluxe" British spectacles for 30 cents and could have had a plainer pair free. Compare that with the price of "glasses" in the United States. \ Labor Organization in Canada The number of trade union members in Canada has reached an all-time high according to a statement issued recently by the Minister of Labor. He stated that the membership of labor unions has Increased by more than two and a half times during the past ten years and is now approaching one million. Since 1911 the Department of Labor has conducted an annual survey of the membership of unions active in Canada. Tbe results of the latest survey, conducted by the Economics and Research Branch of the Department, are contained in the publication, The Thirty-Eighth Annual Report on Labor Organization in Canada, which is to be issued shortly. The report shows that there were 977,594 trade union members in Canada at the end of 1948. The surveys have indicated an almost continuous increase in union membership since 1939. Membership figures to the nearest thousand for the years 1939 to 1948 have bee nas follows: 1939. i 869,000 1944 724,000 1940 .362,000 1945...... _ 711,000 1941 462,000 1946 ..„. 882,000 1942 578,000 1947 , 912,000 1948 ._ 665,000 1948™..! 978,000 An estimate of the industrial distribution of the members shows thst almost one-fifth is concentrated in the "metal industry". The next largest groups are "steam railway transportation" and "services" which take in approximately 15. and 12 per cent of the union membership respectively. The largest numerical gain over the year 1948 was in the ''construction" industry where almost 20,000 new members were added. The membership in the "wood and wood products" group increased by slightly more than 17,500. On the other hand, alight decreases were recorded in the "Mining and QuarrVing" and in the "Clothing and Footwear" industries. The membership of the main industrial groups, again to the nearest thousand, is as follows: Par Cent •f Total 19.2 14.7 11.9 9.8 9.4 6.4 5.2 6.1 6.0 4.6 2.1, 1.2 6.6 1 Taking No Chances Finally caught op with, an old criminal convicted of enough evil doing to keep him in the penitentiary for a hundred years, was being as- signed his number by the warden. "Can't you give me one that don't end in thirteen,?" growled the prisoner. "I don't want to stick my neck out by invitin' bad luck.'* Industry Membership Metals . ..: : 188,000 Steam railway transportation _ 144,000 Services I. 116,000 Wood and wood products.......™™... .„._ 96,000 Construction . .?,. ™„ .... __..*. ... 92,000 Transportation (other than Rlys.) ™.. 62,000 "'-"fee "' ' ' Textiles Clothing and footwear. Mining and quarrying..™ _.... Foods ...... Printing and publishing _ Light, heat and power „ _... All other industries «, 64,000 61,000 60,000 49,000 44,000 20,000 12,000 * 978,000 100.0 There were 5,114 local union branches in existence on December 81 1948. The Trades and Labor Congress of Canada has 2,779 of these locals affiliated, with it with a combined membership of 489,039. Unions affiliated with the Canadian Congress of Labor report a total of 1,187 branches and a membership of 338,62'. The unions making up the Canadian and Catholic Confederation of Labor report 428 branches with a membership of 93 870 The four independent railway brotherhoods have 41,126 members in Canada who belong to 376 local branches. Most union headquarters do not report their membership by provinces. From a separate survey, however, which included 86 per cent of the locai branches in Canada, information waa secured on the provincial distribution of the membership. These reporting from Ontario show a total of 801 000 members; Quebec 229,000; British Columbia 107,000; Manitoba 40 000- Alberta 88.000; Nova Scotia 34,000; Saskatchewan 25,000; New Brunswick ! 24,000; and from Prince Edward Island, 1,000. In addition some 360 union members reported from the North West Territories and 126 from the Yukon territories. Information on Newfoundland is not Included in the current survey. .n^.JMIli.*'-' i Yes, in any drink, flavour comes first... that's why Old Inspector is B.C.'s favorite rum. Mellow hearty ■.. over four year* old Old Inspector is the rum you serve with confidence! StfmSfrt OID INSPECTOR RD JVIoVKR 4\ri€iVRS OH>. * This advertisement is not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by the Government of British Columbia. " ..-■-: ■ Pi ■"tsSsSBsSSs A October, 1949 THE LA.BQ'R STATESMAN Page Seven INSTALL ONE OlF OUR CONTINUOUS FLOW Automatic ELECTRIC GAS or OIL HOT Water Heaters You'll have piping. hot water always on' tap- ready to make your living more comfortable at a flick of the faucet. PRICED" AS LOW AS HI 7 KYDD BROS. LTD. Established 1907 120 West Hastings Street Phone: MArine 2557 "NO--THAT'S NQI THE-COFFEE „ CORD YOU JUST PLUGGED IN." s Adequate wiring, enough convenience outlets and switches are real necessities in the-modern home—new or remodelled. Without an adequate wirfhg system, you're in for trouble— lights dim, fuses blow out and current is watted. Enjoy all the comfort, convenience and efficiency that electrical facilities can give you. The B.C. Electric Home Lighting Department provides free service in helping you plan an adequately wired homo.. ' . , .'*»«' '*^&*,— ^[^t ffrm Eat Cake? In his memorable sermon at the Labor Day Mass in Holy Name Cathedral, Msgr. John P.BoIand said, "No man can enjoy the blessings of a satis- ' tying standard of living if one man suffers from their' lack or loss." That brief statement is the crux of the Chicago Federation of Labor's protest against the cut in relief allowances ordered by the Illinois Public Aid Commission. , Dr.. Martha Branscombe. director of the Elizabeth McCormick Memorial Fund, which operates a clinic that examines children of Chicago's relief clients, reported that 50 per cent of these youngsters have an "unsatisfactory nutritional status." In plain language, they don't get enough to eat. The families have been living on what has been regarded as a minimum budget, with no margin of safety." Dr. Branscombe continued. "Our concern then, is that any cut means dropping below the margin of safety." In the face of this statement, the Commission ordered the issuance of milk tickets discontinued, to be replaced by cash. With milk an expensive item in any family with children, there's certainly going to be a drop in milk consumption by these people as they're required to shop around for lowest priced foods available. Chicago's severe winter will play havoc with these undernourished children. Secretary of Agriculture Brannan, in his Labor Day talk here—said, f"MI*erjt not only loves company—misery gets company/' There's a lot of talk about "Skid Row" in the press these days. As the unfortunate and ailing Sn relief have their low standard of living cut by 10 per cent they'll seek the cheapest housing and food they can find. "Skid Row" will grow as misery seeks and gets company. Two things are necessary. The first is the immediate appointment of several labor members from the Chicago area to the Illinois Public Aid Commission. Commission figures show that there are more cases of depend- , ent children in Cook County than in all the rest of the state combined. The second is the prompt restoration of the cuts so that relief clients can return to their full budgest before winter comes. Next year another look at the situation can be taken, and if it appears that funds are running out a special session df the General Assembly can be called to provide deficiency appropriations. We repeat to the Governor and the Illinois Public Aid Commissioner the words of Msgr. Bolsnd: "No man cap enjoy the blessings of a satisfying standard of living if one man suffers from their lack or loss." The Chicago Federation of Labor is certain Governor Stevenson's human approach to state affairs will be a factor in improving the relief situation in Illinois.—Chicago Federation News. - - Knowles Fires First Question Ottawa—"Mr. Speaker, before the orders of the day are called ..." It's a new House of Commons, but the voice and the trigger-sharp timing of Stanley Knowles in getting the first question to a minister in the new session was so reminiscent of the old that the member for Winnipeg North Centre got a round of applause from all sides of the House. •The issue which Knowles raised was of importance to organised workers. A court decision recently favored the deduction of union dues for income tax purposes (in the same way that professional fees are already deductible), and he was asking whether Red Riding Hood Lady Megan Lloyd George summed up the British Conservative Party's new policy of "Tory Socialism" as follows: "No wolf was ever made up to look more like a benevolent grandmother." the Government was considering action to incorporate the deduction into the Income tax regulations. The answer was familiar, too. The minister of revenue said that he would take the question under consideration and give a reply in due course. Hard to Believe A certain well-loved society woman was recently able to return to her normal activities after a rather long sojourn in the hospital. Her first outing included a brief shopping tour. "I declare it's good to see you back. Mrs. II.," said one friendly saleslady. "We heard you were in the hospital. Would you mind telling us what your trouble was!" "Not at all," replied the cheerful convalescent. "I had a foot taken out of my intestine." "Gracious goodness I" 'gasped the astounded saleslady. "How in the world did it get there!" ' Union Benefit Payments Up 2V2 Times in Decade St. Paul—Organized labor's active interest in welfare programs for workers was highlighted by the AFL Executive Council's report which revealed that AFL affiliates paid but a record 168,469,561 worth of benefits to their members during 1948. Benefits paid included those for death, sickness, unemployment, old age, disability, and for other miscellaneous purposes according to tbe specific provisions of the benefit plans adopted by the various unions. The total payments for 1948 reflected the rapid growth of benefit plans over the years. The figure, which would have Deen larger had all unions submitted complete data, was about $8,000/000 more than was disbursed in 1947, and roughly $16,000,1100 greater than the payments made in 1946. Over a decade "benefits paid by AFL unions have increased more than two and one-half times. Back in 1938 the council reported a total of $25,586,288 in various welfare payments. The council report for the year 1948 showed that miscellaneous benefits, death benefits and old age payments ranked in that order in terms of the total dollar value paid out to union members or. beneficiaries. Unemployment benefits represented the smallest share of the total disbursed. The International Ladies Garment Workers Union and the International Typographical Union ran neck and neck in the amount of funds paid to their members for various benefits. Both unions topped the $16,000,000 mark. The next highest payment reported was by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen which distributed a total of $9,168,918. Nine unions reported that they had spent more than $1,000,000 during 1948 for various welfare services. Twenty-eight of the rep6rting unions declared that they had paid no international benefits during the year. United Nations News j Cormack Reports on UN Meetings The U N Association Vancouver Branch By DB. W. G. BLACK, Chairman, UNESCO Committee United Rations Society, Vancouver The Vancouver Society is one of 26 branches located across Canada from Victoria to Halifax. These 26 branches, aided by several hundreds of scattered individual members, and by a subsidy ,from the Dominion Government, maintain the National Office at Ottawa. This National Office is doing work of vital importance, for through.its national organizer, its national secretary, and its small office staff, it performs the following services: (1) Obtains first hand information concerning the administration of our foreign affairs. (2) Maintains personal contact with members of parliament with respect to their positions on the relationship between Our foreign policy and our membership -in the United Nations. ' 1 (3) Publishes the United Nations News. (4) Maintains a literature service, film service, and speakers' service. (B) Organizes new branches, and gives continuous aid to the existing branches.' In all this work its main function is to educate the people of Canada to an intelligent and enthusiastic support of the United Nations. The Vancouver Society —S*W VancouveT'&w#ety is a'vittfif' dynamic organization, with over six hundred individual members and over 80 group members. It owes much of its vitality to the continued support of such organizations as the Trades and Labor Council. It is the only branch in Canada maintaining a secretary and an office. Our secretary, Mrs. L. E. Stephens, who can be found every day at the United Nations Office, Rae Building, 144 Hastings Street West (Pacific .8559), haa proved herself invaluable, for in addition to her efficiency and enthusiasm as secretary, she has fine ability as an organizer and speaker. The adult educational work which she is carrying on is of such vital importance that all possible effort must be made to maintain it, to improve her office facilities, and to guarantee the continuance of her small salary. Last year our Vancouver Branch sponsored six public meetings, four full executive meetings, and numerous sub-executive meetings. It sent out several thousand pieces of United Nations literature, and furnished speakers for over one hundred meetings. It arranged with the National Film Board for over twenty film showings, and in addition, presented several films from its own film library. It also gave substantial help in programme planning to such organizations as the U.B.C. United United Nations Branch, the West Vancouver Branch, the Public Affairs institute, the Vancouver Folk Society, the Y. M. C. A., and Town Meeting. For the urgent task of educating the people of Canada towards intelligent support of the United Nations, it is particularly desirable that there be close co-operation between the schools and the United Nations Society. It is the universal judgment of historians that no institutions can Bob Cormack As delegate of the Vancouver Trades and Labor Council to the Vancouver United Nations Association, Bro. Bob Cormack gave an interesting and detailed report on a recent meeting. Two interesting addresses had been ?iven—on—*^H»e Charter of Human Rights" by Mrs. R. B. Crummy and on "Public Opinion" by Mr. R. J. Mawer. Mrs. Crummy dealt with discuB- sion in the drafting of the 30 articles contained in the "Charter of Human Rights", pointing out that on almost every article there were objections raised and changes had to be made to meet with- the approval of all national delegates. Specifically she mentioned the objections raised by South African delegates on racial discrimination. . Mr. Mawer expressed he belief that there should be some . form of National Headquarters where authorized organizations could send resolutions and suggestions. He referred to the A. F. of L. having a delegate at Lake Success and pointed out that with a' national organization, the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada along with other organizations could probably take a more active part. Delegate Cormack concluded with the statement that lie believed that Labor could whole-heartedly approve every one of the 30 articles. The UN stands for the attainment of the ideal of the "brotherhood of man". In commending Bro. Cormack for his excellent report, Sister Hallock said she hoped that delegates would take more interest in the UN Association anil that-tabor WQutttfraVe a more effective voice jn the United Nations Organization'.' survive without the support of its members, and that this support must be both intelligent and zealous. To provide such a support and foundation for the United Nations is the most important duty of our schools, and it is a far more urgent duty than we have supposed, for it takes more time to develop attitudes of co-operation and trust in masses of people than to manufacture and distribute instruments of war. Dependency Upon Education The high hopes aroused in the peoples of the world when the United Nations Charter was signed at San Francisco in 1946 have given place to attitudes of scepticism and cynicism, and on every hand one hears dark prophesies of the inevitability of another war. This growing attitude of gloomy fatalism is one of the most serious of all adverse factors in the world today. ■ It can only be offset by the creation of the opposite attitude—the faith and belief that war is not inevitable, and that it is quite feasible to effect a series of positive compromises among the nations, to replace suspicion and fear with trust and goodwill, to rejuvenate the United Nations, and to bring world brotherhood within sight even in our time. The task of developing the attitude of positive faith in the United Nations and constructive effort towards its.effective functioning falls mainly upon the educators of the world, and especially upon the teachers in our schools. The "Brave New World" can only be realized if the youth of tbe nations are given a clear vision of what it could be like, and are inspired with a strong determinttion to help bring it into being. Tribute to Organized Labor . By Concressman George P. Miller, California Organized labor is engaged in a continuing fight to secure for the worken of America a progressively higher standard of living. There must be no relaxing of effort. There are those in this country who would make impotent the great force of organized labor. They long for "the good eld days" before Roosevelt and will stop at nothing to bring about their return. These enemies of organized labor have disregarded the old .union busting technique of a generation ago and have adopted the more subtle tactic of destroying labor by destroying its leaders. This was the Hitlerian technique: "saving of members of unions from their wicked leaders." They profess to love the workers so much that in protecting them against their democratically chosen leaders they would make a hollow mockery of union organization. Witness the dreadfuj effects of the Taft- Hartley Act in its union destroying campaign. Organized labor has given the workers of America the highest standards of living enjoyed in the world. Organized labor is the only voice raised for the protection of the inarticulate masses who would be exploited by selfish groups. Organized labor must fight to maintain its existence. Vancouver's Only Union Funeral Home \ HAROLD EDWARDS LTD. THE FUNERAL HOME OF SERVICE HEATHER CHAPEL 704 W. Broadway at Heather ■*. FAirmont 0528 DRUGS REXALL The Owl Drug Co. Ltd. ' (a oawairxaw ookpastt > OWNSJD AND OPERATED BT A VANCOUVER CITIZEN ALWAYS READY TO SERVE LABOR TOBACCO CANDY • HEaADQUARTERS for . . . IMPORTED TOBACCOS, CIGARETTES, CIGARS, PIPES and SMOKERS' SUNDRIES Come and See Our Stock — Largest in Canada E. A. MORRIS LIMITED rOTJB STORES «5 WEST HASTINGS ST. 80S OBANVILLE ST. 640 SEYMOTTB ST. 1118 QOVEBNMEMT ST., VICTORIA HOLLYWOOD FURNITURE MANUFACTURING CO. We are Manufacturers of Chrome and Plastic Furniture Phone: BA. 3161 1701 WEST THIRD AVENUE VANCOUVER, B. C. 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C AFL Drive in White Collar Field Of the 60 million people working in this country, about 25 per cent are classified as "white collar" workers. There are about 2'A million of these office, sales, and technical personnel in unions. An analysis by industry shows that the only fields in which substantial numbers of white collar employees are organized are transportation, entertainment, and one branch of the United States government—the postal service. There is also considerable unionization in the communications field (telephone and telegraph). In all other industrial groups, the proportions of organized white collar workers is aeldom more than four or Ave per cent. AFL unions are in a position now to bring organization to this vast group of people who are outside the fold of unionism. AFL Secretary George Meany, in his Labor Day message, declared that prior to the great depression of the 1930s there was sn attitude of disdain toward trade unions on the part of white collar workers—r.n attitude deliberately fostered, of course, by the employers. {'Today there is the facing of reality," he continued. "White collar workers are being organized in growing numbers. But there is still s big job to be done in this field snd we must do it as part of our program of eradicating economic bondage wherever it exists." Twelve million office workers still unorganized the watching the drive of the Prudential Insurance Company agents in forming their own AFL Union. All union members and officers should help Secretary Meany by pointing out.to office workers everywhere the trail blazed by insurance agents. If they can be organized, then all office workers can be brought under the banner of the American Federation of Labor. Wife: 'Elmer, I wonder why we can't save money?" Husband: "That's easy; the neighbours are always- doing something we can't offord." "Drink," said the Irish vicar, "is the curse of the country. It makes ye quarrel with your neighbors. It makes ye shoot st yer landlord. And it makes ye miss him." Page Eight sea- 1 \k THE LABOR STATESMAN October, 1949 Typographical Union Chartered by the International Typographical Union, February, 1888 After almost fifty years of industrial peace in the newspaper industry of Vancouver, members of Vancouver Typographical Union have been locked out of The Vancouver Daily Province of the Southam chain, and displaced by a strike - breaking dual organization, because they would not surrender their principles as real Union men. ., ,. 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(1943) Limited TUBS — MOSAICS — MARBLE — TERRAZZO 2144 Granville Street Phone: CEdar 6232 Vaacouear, B.C. looks Bepalr.1 ay Bonded Loea- ssaltbs, Toole aad Ontlsrr ECONOMY SAUSAGE CO. I "TNI SAUSAOC THAT MADS LITTLI Plae FAMOUS" rOR SALS CVKeiYWHDIK - TMV SOUS 141 HAWKS AVENUE Phone: HAstings 4397 Free Enterprise A foreign reporter decided to find out how the working class in America felt about capitalism. He picked for an interview what appeared to be a typical American factory worker. Foreign Reporter: "What do you think about capitalism?" Factory Worker: "Do you mean Free Enterprise?" F.B.: "Yes". F. W.: "What, I think ita' wonderful" F. R.: "You do. Why?" F. W.: "Well, in so many ways. For instance, you finish a hard day's work at the factory, wash up, punch the clock, and leave the plant. You wait for ten minutes on the street corner, but there is not a tram in sight Just then the boss drives by in a beautiful car. He stops, opens the door, leans out, invites you over and offers to drive you to the next stop. After you get in the boss asks you where you live and you tell him about ten miles out. He apologizes and says he would like to take you home, but he is expecting an important phone call. Would you mind driving to his home first? You tell him not at all, and he drives you to his house. "When you get there the boss does not worry about his telephone call, but gives you a drink and says: 'Now that you are here, why not stay for supper and I'll drive you home afterwards?' You say sure, and you have soup, stuffed olives, celery, oysters, breast of pheasant, champagne, coffee, liqueur. "After dinner you're sitting around the- living room chatting when the boss says: 'It's getting pretty late. Why bother to drive all the way out to your home when you have to come back in the morning? Why not spend the night here, and I'll drive you to work in the morning?' This seems a very, sensible suggestion, so you agree." By this time the foreign reporter's eyebrows were up in amazement. "Do you mean to say,'.' he asked, that this sort of thing actually happens under capitalism?" al—eertainry—do;"—replied the worker. „ _w "But," persisted the reporter, "did it ever happen to you?" "No," admitted the factory worker, -"but it happened to. a girl I know."—New Zealand Commerce. . NOW YOU CAN ENJOY YOURSELF IN YOUR OWN Wm Labor Temple's Beautiful Auditorium By Patronizing Weekly Saturday Night Dances COME AND MEET YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS SOCIALLY Modern Dancing "HOWIE ISMaAIf and His 7-piece Orchestra [FREE FREE FREE FREE EVERYBODY WELCOME and FREE in this Get-Acquainted Offer. Just bring this Coupon and YOU, also YOUR PARTNER I ENTER FREE! [EliMl£lIV riVaYGi; . •—-.^r JL"—•— ' ;' . ; My stenographer's new evening gown keeps everybody warm but her. MARR HOTEL uoims — (oud nmtAi) Remodelled - Newly Furnished • UptoJate - Good Service Building Trades Council Notes By H. W. WATTS hundred A. F. of L. men on this pro- ' o- . a* .. L j v i liect (an all A. F. of L. union job) SlS£kra£ L'*mlte£ h8s bee,n P.ut °" and they were soon detected. We Do Not Patronise list of the the Building Trades Council. Members of organized labor are asked to inform the Council or the Sign Painters' Union of any places of business where employees of this firm are seen working, so that the owner of the business may be contacted regarding the status of Signkraft Limited A delegation from the Board of Business Agents of the Building Trades Council had a meeting with the Labor Relations Board on the question of a new policy adopted by the Board, When taking strike votes. The new policy provides that when a supervised strike vote is being taken each firm is designated as a separate unit, and if a majority of the employees in that firm vote not to strike, that firm's employees must remain at work, while employees of other firms are on strike. We informed the Board that by this policy the Board was making scabs and strike breakers out of many union men, even though they did not desire to work after the strike in the indus-. try was in effect. Oseu- these employees had voted against a strike they were apparently compelled by law to carry out the no-strike policy in that plant, and the minority who had voted to strike would also be compelled to continue to work, despite the fact that the rest of the union members employed by other firms were on strike. By the new polisy of the Board, a strike by the employees of any firm who had voted against strike action, becomes illegal, but if they work while the rest of the trade is out on strike they become scabs and strike breakers and are liable to suspension or expulsion from the union. That is the kind of a mulligan the Labor Relations Board has cooked up, and the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitrttion Act is supposed to maintain peace and harmony in industry. We are wait- ing.for a reply from the Board. An old southern planter was discussing the hereafter with one of his servants. "Sam," he said: "If you die first I want you to come back and tell me what it's like over there. If I die first I'll come back and tell you what it's like." "Dat suits me, Massa." replied the old man, "but if you dies first. Ah want you to promise dat you'll only come back in de daytime." The best thing to bide slightly worn clothes behind is a nice pleasant smile. W. J. Dick Limited obtained the fourth contract (119 houses) in the Fraserview project This firm is signed up with the Building Trades Council. Further contracts are to be let as fast as the ground has been made ready for construction work. James Walker, Business Agent for the Sheet Metal Workers' Union, Local 280, reports agreement signed for a 6c wage increase in the sheet metal industry, bringing the wage up to $1.70 effective October 1st Building tradesmen are urged to keep a good lookout for any members of the Amalgamated Building Workers of Canada, getting oato our jobs. They have probably got a new lease of life because they won a court case giving them about $3000 that was tied up when the union membership voted to go over to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. Out of over 300 members that they had when the vote waa taken, eight decided to stay with tbe Amalgamated. These eight then obtained an injunction to stop the union from transferring funds to the new union they had set up under a United Brotherhood charter. The case has been held up for some time, but the court decided that although the local had been disbanded, the money would have to be returned to the head office (CCL) who chartered the union. So there are still a few Amalgamated men running around trying to get jobs. Two of them recently got on the Fraserview Housing project as sidewall shinglers. Nobody apparently wants this kind of a job, so these two Amalgamated men sneaked in on the job, but there are several David Neon Limited, who is on the unfair list, tried to get started on a Neon sign on the St. Regis Hotel, but the job has been stopped. This firm alleges that it wants an A. F. of L. agreement, but all previous efforts to sign this firm up has failed. Several months were recently spent in negotiating an agreement, but the manager continued to find reasons for not putting his signature to an agTee ■»^H- - Reports from Brother Black of Prince Rupert show that the big Celanese plant job there is well organized, although there is a continuous influx of new workers from other parts of Canada. All our trades on the job operate under agreements with the company or contractors. The Campbell-Bennett job, however, is a mulligan. This firm has the contract to build the pipeline to the plant, but a dual union (Operating Engineers CCL) got on tbe job and the working conditions under which this group operates are so bad that nobody etae will work oif'tfn? jbnVVntf' there is a tremendous turnover of employees. A Wire, Wood and Metal Lathers' Union has been formed in New Westminster, with the aid of Brother Fin- layson of Vancouver. The union has made application to the Building Trades Council for affiliation and this has been accepted. Brother Wilf Walls of 1752 Edmond Street, New Westminster, is secretary of the union. Construction work is still hitting the high spots. While the amount of permits issued in the Greater Vancouver district has slipped a little from last year, there appears to be every indication that before the year is out the total figure will be more for 1949 than it was in 10-18. There are quite a number of big jobs being figured at the present time, and also some more big jobs being planned. The same condition applies for the whole province. Figures are down slightly for the nine months, being 64 million, as against 67 million for 1948, but there is still a possibility of topping last year's total. Over in the United States the construction figures have passed the 1948 total, in spite of the high wages in the construction field. Nineteen billion dollars worth of construction work has been or is being done in the United States this year, and over two j million tare* hundred thousand men are employed in the construction trade. These figures were reported at a meeting to which the writer was invited Saturday, October 22nd. It was the dedication of the Electrical Workers' Union's (Local No. 46) new building, which cost $365,000. This building is owned entirely by the membership (just over 2000) of the IBEW. It is a two-storey structure occupying 142 by 72 feet of space. It has four suites of offices, club room, conference room, class rooms, library and a $12,000 lounge room. There is also a restaurant and beverage parlor and a large parking place. The $365,000 building is the last word in architecture, lighting and materials. It is of monolithic for his seventh consecutive term. This year the Convention elected Delegate J. Hevenor of Powell River Local No. 2068 as vice-president; Delegate R. Guthrie of Vancouver Local No. 452 being elected by acclamation to the office of Secretary- Treasurer. UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA •a G3EEB3- By GEO. B. BENGOUGH The 7th Annual B. C. Convention of Carpenters urges its affiliated unions to establish a Standard Agreement for British Columbia. Delegate Wm. Mahoney of Okanagan Locel No. 1370 was instrumental in having full discussion on the Standard Agreement for the Carpenters of British Columbia, with the result that certain clauses were re-worded to combat employers who look for loopholes to chisel on their employees. Fortiy-eight delegates from all | parts of the province attending the British Columbia Provincial Council of Carpenters held in the Labor Temple, Vancouver, October 20th and 21st voted to have a Standard Agreement put into effect as soon as possible. General Representative Wm. Page told delegates that they had made remarkable progress in their goal of a Standard Wage and now with few exceptions the $1.60 was the hourly rate for Carpenters in B. C. General Representative Page stated that the B. C. Provincial Council represented the most aetirs «TO<*» in North America, and the wages are now almost uniform, a record for any province or state. Brother Page urged all delegates when they go back to their local unions to see to it that the Monthly Report of the Provincial Council is read out to their members. "The report reflects the conditions of the trade and the progress of our United Brotherhood in British Columbia." Reports from all locals showed that the Provincial Council of Carpenters now represents close to 8,000 carpenters in the province, one of the best organized trades to date, and it is still growing strong. Brother Vic Midgely, Representative of the Brotherhood on Vancouver Island, stressed the importance of the Union Shop Clause and how this same clause had been most beneficial to the locals on the Island, especially to the Floor- layers, Upholsterers and Shinglers in that area. The Kamloops delegates, headed by Jack Moberly, gave a good outline of the progress made in and around the city of Kamloops. Brother Moberly stated that up to the present Local No. 1540 had signed up 16 of the 19 contractors and expected to sign up the other three very shortly. Resolutions submitted to the Convention covered all phases of activity both provincial and federal. Under the chairmanship of Delegate James Black of Prince Rupert, the Resolutions Committee did a magnificent job, and contributed a great deal to the success of the Convention. After hearing reports of efforts being made by dual unions to enter the construction field in some parts of the province, the Convention voted that a Special Fund be established to offset any efforts made by dual unions to trespass on the jurisdiction of the carpenters. This fund to be nnder the direction of the President, Vice- President and General Secretary of the Provincial Council Delegate J. Stevenson of Vancouver, President of the Provincial Council in his report to the Convention, reminded delegates not to become so accustomed to the obnoxious features of legislative acts that these objections! sections are taken for granted and that nothing can be done about them. President Stevenson pointed out concrete faced with roman brick., „. The centre of the building is of fluted how the I.C.A. Act was Being inter- glass columns 50 feet wide and full height of the building. The inside of the building is also of roman faced brick wainscoting, half way up the walls, corrugated glass panels and also light directional glass brick over each window which goes the full length and breadth of the building. preted in respect to the strike vote by the Labor Relations Board, which had the effect of dividing the strength of the unions in their dealings with their employers for a better agreement. On the first ballot Delegate J. Stevenson was re-elected president Union Restaurants Protest Non-Patronage ., QK8f «■ ^«alea^»stauranto ^fttsjacrS complaining that trade union members are not patronizing their firms, delegates to the Vancouver, New Westminster and District Trades and ' Labor Council were informed by a delegate from the Hotel and Restaurant Workers Union, Local 28. « President Showier urged that all delegates take the matter up with their unions in order that all union firms should have the full support and patronage of the trade union membership. The editor of the "Labor Statesman" informed the delegates that the paper would co-operate with each union by publishing a list of union firms in each industry. A list of all union restaurants would be published immediately. The Hotel and Restaurant Workers Union agreed to furnish the list of union firms. Majority is Opposed Restrictive Covenant Ottawa (CLR)—Indicative of the essential soundness of the Canadian public despite the terrific forces of propaganda to which it is periodically subjected is the recent result of a poll of public opinion in which the attitude of Canadians towards the restrictive covenant is recorded, Answering a question of whether they would sign a petition refusing to sell or rent their property to people of certain races or religions, at least sixty-eight per cent said they would not sign. Less than twenty per cent said they would. One of the intriguing bits of information discovered by this poll of public opinion was, the increase in tolerance from east to west The settled area of the Maritimes seems more disposed to the artifice of the restrictive covenant than do Quebec or the provinces further west. In spite of earlier difficulties surrounding the Japanese Canadians, the west coast province of British Columbia holds the greatest number of people who would not agree to the restrictive covenant Adherents of the United Church of Canada show the least desire to uphold such clauses in land deeds. Another significant factor brought to light by this investigation is that Negroes today are in the forefront of those most afflicted by discrimination and prejudice. Jews rank second. The basis of anti-semitism is continually shifting. Today the anti- Jewish feeling is concentrated on those, who suffered most in the years of World War II. -—Canadian Labor Reports. ■ • .- ■ .,,,■„-. ■>■.;. '..,,:■ ■
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