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V_^-' ?aBBE9 The Labor State OWNED BY THE VANCOUVER AND DISTRICT LABOUR COUNCIL Number 692 — Eight Pages VANCOUVER, BC, JUNF <>59 A MAN DIED t& 6s4». »~-**3*" I Wm Sets I run men Still _»ut V .\ >, i ■ , - Woodworkers Mark July 6 as Deadline, Second Narrows Tussle Continues Two major unions continued their determination to win fair and just contract settlements as the Statesman went to press. International i Woodworkers have set a strike deadline for the walkout of its 27.000 members for Monday, July 6. Coast woodworkers voted more than 90 per cent in favor of striking to back up their wage demands in a government supervised ballot. (See earlier story — page 7). Meantime, structural Ironworkers continued their strike to protect fare and travel time allowances in their contract and to win a wage boost. The dispute has involved court injunctions which directed the workmen to return to work on the southern section of the Second Narrows bridge. The IWA strike deadline was set by the union's policy committee at a special Sunday parley. , Joe Morris. IWA district president, said the policy committee had empowered the union's negotiating committee u "take whatever steps are necessary to open discussions with the employers in an attempt to reach a settlement without open conflict/' ■■;.' -.'• T~t • Ironworkers said employers' proposals on fringe benefits hi a new contract would pare the wage offer by 50 per cent. Companies of the Structural Steel Association of B. C. proposed sharply reduced fare and travel time allowances which would eat into the 32-cent wage offer. Between 600 and 700 men are involved in the dispute. This Workmen's Compensation Board illustration shows how one of the 208 workers who met death by industrial accidents last year was killed. The 28-year-old shovel operator had been instructed to move out of this positon in the pit (because of the danger of •« slide. • '■' " % . ~ * ■ ~- i He started to load another truck at the same location. A small slide occurred and the driver moved his truck away. A large slide broke away and tons of gravel crushed the shovel operator's cab, killing the operator instantly. The shovel had been positioned in a manner that placed the cab in the area of greatest danger. ...IN BRIEF Kemmis Resignation Accepted by Council Delegates Support Executive Action, Buchanan Appointed (See page 6) ISLAND NEXT — National Union of Public Employees (B.C. division) hat picked Courtenay as the site for their 1980 convention. * ♦ # TRIBUTE—One-minute silence was observed by delegates to Vancouver Labour Council.this month out of respect for Charles McKendrick, veteran member of International Longshoremen and a delegate to labor councils in this area for many years, who died this month. rf. -f. if. FACES—Delegates seated at the June council meeting included: William D. Booth, BCGE; Milton Kunsi, Upholsterers; Paul Fedewa. Distillery Workers; V. Morell, Ironworkers 97; F. G. Maxwell. Barbers; O. L. Lingholt, Lathers; D. Cur- rie. Rock Workers; R. A. Augustine, W. Black, and F. Hogan, IBEW; "Ait Fenrail, IWA- 1-217j Frank Williams, ITU; Phyllis Fanus, Alma Odling and Eva Hawrylechko, UGW; E. A. Fan- ton, Sheet Metal; Dorothy Kelly. Laundry Workers; Dave Sleeves. IWA 1-357; Jack Radford, UPW; E. Johnson, Teamsters 351;. Jean Lykken, Converters 433; Hector Whiting, ILWU; K. Conway and D. J. C. McGilli- vray, Linedrivers 605; and Pearl K. .Wong. Beverage Dispensers 835: CU&C Reports 36,650 Members KELOWNA—The Credit Union and Co-operative Health Services Society — the well- known CU&C—has more than 36,650 members in B.C. .with coverage estimated at 146,000 persons, it was reported at the annual convention here. The CU&C paid just under $2,000,000 in medical care accounts during the past fiscal year. Vancouver Labour Council has accepted the resignation of its third vice-president, Mel J. Kemmis. Acceptance came at the June 16 council meeting by a close 143 to 142 standing vote after Kemmis' reasons for submitting his resignation and the executive's reply were debated by delegates in an overtime meeting. Brother Kemmis' resignation was submitted on June 10 after he voted against an executive decision to appoint President Lloyd Whalen as special paid representative of the council. The executive's decision was LOOK! FOR THIS LABEL ON THE TAXICAB WINDOW upheld in the vote of delegates to accept the resignation. Secretary E. A. Ted Jamieson read the executive's report to the meeting before the debate and the vote. Here is the report: In view of statements made in the public press and attributed to Brother Kemmis. concerning his resignation and the reasons therefor, the Executive is of the opinion that, the following facts should be presented to the delegates for their information. At a special meeting of the Executive Board held Monday, June 8, at 3 p.m., the following resolutions were passed: - . "That under the authority granted the Executive Board under Section 6 of Article 8 of the Constitution and By- Laws of the council, that the Board appoint Brother Lloyd Whalen as special representative of the council, and that the council be advised accordingly at the next meeting." Article 8—Executive Board, Section 6: The Executive Board is authorized to employ such staff as it deems necessary for the efficient administration of all departments of the council and fix salaries therefor. Brother Kemmis as 3rd Vice- President wished to be recorded «* voting in~the-negativ«--^—.-• Moved, seconded and carried that Brother Whalen be paid a salary of $123 per week, plus reasonable expenses, sum." to become effective on June 1. 1959. The above resolutions were established on the considerations of the greatly Increased work load of the council in recent years, and the desirability of obtaining the services of the most able man available. ■ • On Wednesday, June 10. the following letter was received by President Whalen from Brother Kemmis: "On a number of occasions lately I have found myself in complete disagreement with decisions reached by the majority of the council executive and as you know on a number of occasions I have asked to be recorded in opposition. This is a situation which j. in my opinion cannot continue and I hereby tender my resignation as third vice-president of the council." „ (signed) Melvin J. Kwnmis. The above letter of resignation refers to "a number of occasions'' on which Brother Kemmis recorded his opposition. On examination of the executive board and council minutes since Brother Kemmis assumed office on January 21, 1958, we have been able to establish only one other occasion on which he recorded his negative vote previous to this present issue The other occasion: August 19, 1958, at a regular executive board meeting the executive had under consideration a letter from R. W. Bullock, coordinator, Davies' tour committee, wherein he suggested that the labour council convene a meeting of all union staff members and additional invited guests, to take placu.at tlfie: Labor Temple, August 28, to hear Mr. Harold Davies, M.P. (Great Britain) and Mr. Vincent Hallinen, who are currently on a North American speaking tour. Following discussion the executive on motion (August 19, 1958) "decided to recommend to council that the communication be received, and that the delegates take note." ' (Continued on Pago 2) The Labor Statesman EXECUTIVE REPORT (Continued from Page 1) Vice-President Kemmis wished to be recorded as voting in the negative. At the council .meeting on -March 3. 1959, Brother Kemmis opposed an executive resolution the general delegate vote March. mmmm TO 19591 A letter dated January 21, June 30. lttttj ^ |rom Tnomas B Ward (Director, Department of Provincial Federations and Labour Councils, thanking us for our summary of activities and asking us to supply him with one hundred additional copies as he would like to pass them on to labour councils across the country. *F V V last A letter from Secretary Treasurer Donald MacDonald, Cana- Best Interests On Friday. June 12. the Vancouver Province carried the dealing with independent action I story of Brother Kemmis' resig-1 cn^nfmployment" which urged natton, and reported that this j dam Labour OjmjUM that this issue be brought to the was because of the executives | "av "• ^J,,?*3-TS»v attention of the Canadian Lab-(refusal to submit its decis-on to Jour first «^ur^em-^«4?P°n our Congress. His opposition the delegates was voiced on the council floor, and was not recorded in the executive meeting preceding. The official records show, therefore, that Brother Kemmis has not "on a number of occa- sdred by the Labour Participation. Committee of the Commu- Chest and Council of sions" asked to be recorded in i tjon and by-laws of this council We have made our f16Vn ^Ij^u-rlt'^rS I Greater Vancouver. Brother iwe hashed muiwt we feel g, tafce ^ are the ^'a[^m^ *he l opportunity of commending all council and in conformity with I _*£L__„A ',„„ tK„8„ 0„ti..„s„.^ the provisions of the constitu . concerned for their active pro- ! motion and participation in this opposition to the majority of the council executive. Executive Surprised The executive board, therefore, cannot accept Brother Kemmis' allegations that a "situation" exists which would warrant his resignation on such grounds. The members of the executive hoard were surprised and ang; ered when, on the same afternoon as the council received Brother Kemmis' letter of resignation, the Vancouver Sun contained a story written by Doug Collins and headlined: "Whalen Becomes Paid Specialist." The story carried the erroneous statement that "some members of the executive opposed the move." The source of this *Story, and the misinformation contained in it, can only be assumed. The following morning, Thursday, June 11, the Vancouver Province headlined a story: "Whalen Salary- Plan Stirs Fight In Labour Banks''. This story predicted the resignation of Bro- The decisions it makes are always reported to the delegates as a matter of course. The Vancouver Sun of the same day (June 12) carried some very serious allegations by Brother Kemmis. Among these were that: (1> "He is dissatisfied not only with this issue, but by the whole manner the council is being run." (2) "The breaking point came with coucil's decision on Monday night not to place the hiring before the council delegates for a vote." (3) He objects to the executive's "back-door" and " shenanigans " methods. (The Executive wonders at an allegation of "backdoor" methods and "shenanigans" because of its adherence to the constitution and by-laws). (4) "The Labour Council always seemed to get a bad press". Exomine Facts Regarding Brother Kemmis' important work. It could, as you |are aware, well form the pattern of developing interest in this activity and could be used to advantage by other labour councils throughout the country." Seminar Praised Finally, on June 21, Secretary Treasurer MacDonald wrote to say that: "Several reports have been received at Congress headquarters relative to the seminar, and it would appear to be the uananimous view that it was an outstanding success. I trust that it will be the first of many such seminars that will be held under ther Kemmis and reported an first insinuation — that the council is not being run properly — let us examine a few facts: The first is a letter from President. Claude Jodoin of the exaggerated salary figure for Brother Whalen. The -Vancouver Sun. oft the same day, inferred that Brother Whalen had been secretly plac- Canadian Labour Congress, dated ed on the council payroll as a May 11, .1959, and which reads paid president, in disregard of; in part: ". . . may I express .■■■_-■■_-■_■■■■«■—_ gratification of the lively inter- • m est which your council has al- • I I ways taken in issues both na- tAm\w%0% ■ tional and local." ■ * X X A letter dated March 31, 1959, ! I from Secretary Treasurer Don- ■ aid MacDonalld, Canadian Lab- ■lour Congress, reads in part: "I have noted from the statement done... and gone! ■ a ■■■ at ■■■»■■■ •** McGavin's Bakery products are barely oat of the ovens when they're gone ... whisked direct to your door, or to , your grocery store. That's why, when you boy McGavin's, you get home-quality baking ... fragrant, fresh, delicious. Whatever your pleasure — cakes, sweet goods, family loaves or specialty breads — you'll find it's good eating if it's McGavin's. M?Gavin BAKERIES LIMITED Serving vettern Canada icith fine bakery product* tine* 1012 of income and expenditure that while the expenses of the council increased considerably during the past year, particularly with respect to its participation in the civic elections, nevertheless your council experienced a net excess of income over expenses and remains in a strong solvent position. Tou are, therefore, entitled to commendation for the excellent manner in which you have conducted the affairs of the organization for the period." *V V *& A letter dated June 30, 1958, from Executive Vice-President Stanley Knowles, Canadian Lab- oar Congress, acknowledging copies of this council's briefs to the Public Utilities Commission of B.C. and the Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada, and concluding by saying: "We wish to congratulate your council on the work you are doing in connection with these matters . . ." AAt. Pleasant Undertaking Co. Ltd KINGSWAY at ELEVENTH AVENUE KINDLINESS — UNDERSTANDING — DEPENDABILITY LADY ATTENDANT PJione TRinity 6-2161 mmmmw the auspices of yours and other labour councils." Fellow delegates, letters like these are not sent to a labour council which is being improperly run. Your executive board is justly proud of the reputation this labour council holds right across Canada as a model used for all others. * The executive board does not take full credit for this. As a democratic organization, the delegates run this council. The council's decisions are your decisions—and any credits are yours. On the other hand, if criticism is laid at the conduct of this council, it is criticism of you, not wholly of the executive. The executive is given limited powers of discretion and duties by the constitution. The executive has never gone beyond those limited powers and duties. There are literally hundreds of activities carried out by your council which form a list much too lengthy to relate here., Some of these include the Newfoundland campaign, the broad unemployment conferences, civic issues, assistance to local unions, welfare services activities, labour institutes, night classes, etc. These are outlined (Continued on Page 8) tr C. U. & C. means "Credit Union and Co-operative IT ALSO MEANS the highest quality prepaid medical and surgical care group plan available in B.C. for you and your family at the lowest possible cost. As a member of CU. & C. you are entitled to free choice of physician, surgeon and specialist, and you may receive benefits from a wide range of ancillary services including X-rays, anaesthesia and therapy treatments. For full information on rates and benefits, write or telephone C. U. & C. HEALTH SERVICES SOCIETY 96 East Broadway, Vancouver 10,- B.C. TRinity 6-5521 HEALTH INSURANCE AT COST— THE CO-OPERATIVE WAY I ' brewed better Naturally ____________ Back in the .good old days, beer flavor was Old Style flavor - robust, hearty, brawny 1 Enjoy the same, satisfying beer today— brewed naturally to make it a better-tasting beer. Order it by its well-known name - Old Style! Old Stqte for fret home delivery phone W MU 4-M2I YU 8-2636 WA 2-7630 LA2-0343 SICKS' CAPILANO BREWERY LIMITED TWs advertisement ft not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or ty the Government of British - 'UK**-1! RAIDING CHARGE fa 9 The Labor Statesman June 30, 195» SIU Suspended by Congress HEC WRIGHT OTTAWA (Special)—The Canadian Labor Congress has suspended from affiliation the Seafarers' International Union. The announcement was made by CLC President Claude Jodoin. The decision was based on action of the SIU in raiding the National Association of Marine Engineers, another CLC affiliate. Jodoin released the text of a letter to Hal Banks, international vice-president of the SIU, which outlined the events of the suspension: "At its meeting on April 29, 1959. the CLC Executive Council received a report regarding the complaint filed by the Marine Engineers on October 27, 1958, and again on February 9, 1959. As you know, a full in- qujry: 0f •-fcbte" complaint was made by Congress and representatives of your union and of the NAME were accorded hearings before officers of the Congress on November'24. 1958, the Executive Committee of the Congress on February 27, 1959, and the Executive Council Itself on Executive Council, by unanimous vote, adopted the following resolution on April 29,1959. "That the SIU withdraw immediately from any organizing campaigns in the Jurisdiction of the NAME, that it restore to NAME all collective agreements ***£. fX considering the report of the respective hearings and of the full inquiry made, the Wright Named New W C B Commissioner Hector Wright, a Vancouver fireboat captain and longtime member of International Association of Firefighters, was appointed this month as a commissioner of the Workmen's Compensation Board. He replaces Chris Pritchard who retired last nionth. Wright, 56, has been an inter-1 national vice-president of Fire-; fighters since 1954 and was president of Vancouver Local 18 for many years. Well-known in labor circles, he was a delegate to Vancouver Labour Council for many years and was a member of the executive council of B.C. Federation of Labour. j Born in Sidney, Vancouver Island, he sailed on CPR Empress liners and coast vessels before joining the Vancouver fire department in 1928. BLACK SAYS SOCREDS REPAY WITH BILL 43 PENTICTON, B.C.—B.C. Federation of Labour President Bill Black said^B.C.'s infamous Bill 43 was passed by the Social Credit government to "pay off its indebtedness to big business." He told the convention of B.C. Federation of Public Employees that the government had made certain commitments when it came to power and this was the payoff. The restrictive legislation is part of a "deliberate, premeditated and well-planned attack" on organized labor throughout North America, he said. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING JULY 21 Nexl meeting of Vancouver Labour Council under the summer schedule will be . Tuesday, July 21. First meeting in July has bean cancelled. OFFICE SPACE FOB RENT PLEASE APPLY 111 DUNSMUIR Two-year Contracts Continue as Trend Two-year contracts are the trend in recent settlements. .Among new agreements are: Teamsters Miscellaneous Workers Local 351 and Rockgas Propane—New two-year pact effective May 1, 1959, including new pension plan in second year, four weeks holiday after 20 years service, across-the-board wage boost of $18.50 a month from May 1 with an additional $10 a month on May 1, 1960 Macdonalds Consolidated, Victoria—settlements on standard agreement in effect in Vancouver. Papermakers and companies operating at Powell River, Elk Falls and Alberni — three per cent boost effective July 1, boost of three cents for graveyard shift. New agreement by United Steelworkers Local 3495 for employees of Westminster Iron Works, New Westminster, in- Office Employees Local 151 eludes a two-cent hourly boost on Feb. 1, 1959, and a further five cents on July 1, 1959. In addition, the company pays five cents an hour towards a pension plan to become effective Jan. 1.1960. Sheet Metal Prexy Dead NORTHBROOK, 111.—Robert Byron, 79, who planned to retire July 1 after 21 years of service as president of the Sheet Metal Workers, died this month of cancer in hospital. He was actively in charge of directing the union from its Washington headquarters until three months ago. , latter's jurisdiction, and that unless the SIU demonstrates co-operation with this decision within 30 days of notification, it shall stand suspended by order of the Executive Council of the CLC. At a meeting held In the Mount Royal Hotel, Montreal, on May 28, 1959, attended by you, International President Paul Hall of the SIU. General Vice-President Frank Hall of the CLC and myself, this decision was conveyed to you orally and you confirmed that the Canadian District of the SIU was prepared to comply with all re- quirementa of the CLC Constitution. The actions of your union since that time created serious doubts as to whether this assurance was genuine. You were therefore asked to appear before the Congress Executive Committee. "In view of the position taken by you before the Executive Committee in which you emphatically stated your refusal to abide by the decision of the Executive Council, the SIU stands suspended from affiliation with the CLC." EVERYBODY is happy that Vancouver beaches have been reopened this year for swimmers — including this lovely lady chosen as union label gal of the month. and Mount Pleasant Branch 177 Canadian Legion—10 cent hourly boost for hourly-rated employees, $10 a month for monthly-rated employees. Office Employees Local 15 and Canadian Industries, James Island—four per cent wage increase effective June 1, 1959 and further thgee per cent on June 1, 1960. Painters and Decorators Local 1163. Victoria, and Canadian Pittsburg Industries, O'Neil Glass, and Pacific Glass, Victoria—12-per cent boost for construction journeymen, a further 10 cents on December 1, 1959 and an additional 10 cents on May 4, 1960. The rates for inside journeymen will be boosted in three stages by two cents, 10 cents and 10 cents on the same basis; other wages go up in three stages of eight cents each. Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union Local 580 and Phone TRinity 4-4811 Established 1910 tylcHeeJ limited Your Family Dept. Store 1409 KINGSWAY VANCOUVER 12, B.C UNION LABEL GOODS Plumbers Local 170 have been ■ certified as bargaining agents for Canadian Westinghouse Company and for Arrow Steel Erectors throughout B.C., excepting. Victoria, Vernon, Prince George and Prince Rupert. _— ' v " f ' ■ .. the groping .. the grasping .. die grip of their longing'. More than a Story of Love . .. a Story of life! Sophia Anthony LOREN QUINN * in "THE BLACK ORCHID" THf .STUDIO THEATRE Granville at Smythe MUtual 3-1511 Simmons & McBride Ltd. Directors of Funeral Service PHONE RE 1-4151 IMS WEST BROADWAY "CANADA'S FINEST MORTUARY" MARK HAMILTON U. W. (BILL) HAMILTON Hamilton fttcrtuarii fM. FUNERAL ADMINISTRATORS FA 5-3311 Fraser St. at 38th Ave. Vancouver IS. B.C. Aristocratic Restaurants Member Locol 28 Your Only Local Union Restaurant Chain ft 11 Locations Including Henri's Grill & Smorgasbord To Serve You - ALL OVER TOWN ;ft Look for either of the above Neon signs for good f ood and service* .« ft Featuring Colonel Sanders recipe for Kentucky Fried Chicken ft Catering in or out to all your Union Functions, private patties, wedding receptions, etc. ,•'-■' lHWil 13 i 1» TT • . ■ • ,-x...iu ii i«ji«mm-*i iiriiifu'iTiifriTr^iirr^^ |MIIIIIWlHtfit,iMWW .■_»■. mx$:t 4 . ThT Labor Statesman THE LABOR STATESMAN Published last week of each month at Labor Temple, 307 West Broadway, Vancouver 10, B.C. Authorized as second class mail. Post Office Department, Ottawa The Labor Statesman is owned by the Vancouver and District Labour Council and supported by 160 local unions. "To f»oh untm awniber the political party of nls choice" J •Build Strang Union* far Social Security" E. A. JAMIESON, Secretary AL COLEMAN, Chairman. Public Relations Committee Subscription Rates: 11.50 per year; to Unions, (e per copy Ja" »1W9 FROM THIS ANGLE Jane 39, 1959 Keep 'Local Preference' City Council is following a wise policy in granting reasonable preference to local firms in awarding contracts. We disagree with those who caution that it can be dangerous not to accept lowest bids on all contracts. Instead, we believe that it could be dangerous if aldermen established a rigid rule to accept all low tenders which would tie their hands regardless of the circumstances surrounding the wide variety of contracts in which the city deals. - City council at present gives local firms a break over outside competitors. If the local bid is not unreasonably out of line prieewise. then it usually gets the nod. This is usual practice in most areas; it aids in promoting local payrolls and helps build up local industry. Is that not wise? • • • We often hear the cry that we need more secondary industry in our province. What better way to give secondary production lines encouragement than by following a policy of reasonable local preference? We dispute the argument that local preference makes a farce of the drive to get public work done at minimum cost. Those who argue in that vein seem to have forgotten that industry is the solid base of our civic tax structure. Discouragement of local industry by a strict adherence to a lowest-bid policy could conceivably wipe out some firms and, with them, city tax income. Other taxpayers then would have to take up the slack m revenue. ~t • • • There's another argument by the low-bid supporters which doesn't stand up; that outside competition won't submit tenders when they know that a local preference policy exists. When a job is open to tender does the firm submitting a bid know how many comptitors it might have? Certainly not,. Then, for example, a Toronto firm could not be discouraged by the city's policy ef preference to local firms. For one thing.~.the Toronto firm knows the local bid might be too far out of line. For another, it knows it might submit the only had, that it could conceivably have competition from only one or two other firms neither of which is .located in this area. Bidders know the variations and this keejps the competition healthy. We don't advocate a blanket policy which would award contracts to local firms disregarding the money involved. By all means if local firms tender far out of line with outside competitors, then local firms should not get the job. But we maintain that city council's present policy of giving local firms a reasonable preference is the best and fairest all around. Union Buying Week This year's "Union Buying Week" will be celebrated Sept 7 la 12 — an important time of the year for every union and its membership. Promotion of union labels and union-produced goods is important to the whole trade union movement. It is the one time each year that a concentrated effort is made to sell the public on the value of buying the quality of union-made products. . It is the campaign to tell the public about the importance of the union movement in the economic life of B.C. And it is the rer"p=»gn of fair wages and working conditions against substandard wages and conditions. Fair Accommodation HALIFAX — Two Maritime provinces — Nova Scotia and New Brunswick — have enacted a Fair Accommodations Practices Act the newest gains in the aoti-discrimination drive in Canada.- ■■ ■-—«■.'■•■■«-• ■■-"■■'• Four provinces now have such laws. Saskatchewan and Ontario previously, passed similar legislation. The new Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Acts make legislative prohibition against racial or religious discrimination to places serving the public. Nova Scotia has bad provisions applying to employment since 1956. The sections of the Fair Accommodation Practices Act outline the procedures for handling complaints and for steps to be taken in the event that complaints cannot be settled by conciliation or p#rsa«ioni "*"r Penalties for violations range from a fine of not more than $50 for the first offence and up to $200 for a subsequent offence in the case of an individual: and ■p to $400 for corporations in the event of more than one offence. The labor movement played a key role in the drive for the legislation in both provinces. t ■;-"■ Socreds Hope for Short Memory? Bruce Hutchinson may be right. His prediction that Premier Bennett may make an attack upon trade unions his major campaign issue next election fits into the pattern made by Bill 43 and Bill 123. By so doing he would win support, and his campaign funds from the employing corporations. Not that business men love the Social Credit, government more but the trade unions less. If the strategy is adopted by the Social Credit Government—and there are many indications that it has been—it will be developed in the belief that a chastened labour movement would enable the Premier to bid more boldly for capital investment from abroad. He evidently aims at depressed wage levels to attract this investment to the province. The political manoeuvre is based on the belief that only a comparatively small group of officials are interested in free trade unionism. On more than one occasion. Social Credit Ministers have suggested that they enjoy the support of the rank and file of organized labour. Actually, politicians, like those' who master-mind the propaganda of big business interests, gamble on the apathy and short memories of the workers, in regard to political matters. The dream, which Mr. Hutchinson claims is shaping in Mr. Bennett's mind may come true, unless trade union members awaken to the realization that their only opportunity to realize better living standards is by defeating the political moves inspired by the employers. The political strategy outlined in Mr. Hutchinson's prophecy will never materialize in a province where trade unionists are alive to the direct threat to their own welfare, and develop their own political defence. | The organized workers, their families, and their friends form by far the largest section of the population. If they choose to stand together in resistance to political plans which conceal eventual, economic distress for them and their families, no politician would dare to challenge their position. The trade union movement in British Columbia is not plagued with any form of gangsterism or racketeering as suggested. It is the most democratic institution in the whole social fabric. To curb its growth along present lines, is to set back the clock of social progress. t . (From B.C. Lumber Worker) ILO Condemns Red Slave Labor While foreign leaders of the big powers tussled with the Berlin question in Geneva, another key East-West battle was going on in the same Palace of Nations in the same Swiss city. This less-publicized meeting highlighted the continuing struggle of the International Labor Organization to eliminate slave . labor within the Communist bloc and in other totalitarian nations. A member of the Machinists from the U.S., Rudy Faupl, led the attack on the Communists for their suppression of freedom. He told nearly 1000 delegates from 80 countries: "It may be true that Russia and Communist China have made economic progress but their economies are dominated by military purposes and the workers who man their industry and agriculture are not free to speak their minds, change their jobs, or organize or strike to improve their lot." Faupl went on: "There are countries which have no hesitation to make solemn commitments to assure human rights while they maintain tremedously powerful institutions with the sole aim of trampling upon human liberties. "The ILO cannot permit such travesties to continue unnoted. "The ILO must pursue the true facts impartially and disclose to the world every instance of suppression." Earlier in a session of the ILO governing body of which he is a member, Faupl called on the Soviet Union to intercede with Red China to halt forced labor practices which official reports show have spread rapidly in recent years. He declared that "the problem of forced labor is particularly acute in Communist China which adopted in 1957 so-called 'labor custody' legislation vastly extending the system of forced labor in that country. "Indeed, the new labor Custody scheme appears to be more unjust, if such a thing were possible, than the previous labor damps in that it confines and puts to forced labor persons who have been convicted of no criminal offence. "I would urge that the Soviet Union, which has formally gone on record las being opposed to forced labor, not only eliminate forced labor within its own borders, but also use its considerable influence with Communist China to have its pernicious forced labor legislation repealed and its even worse forced labor practices eliminated." And so another blow struck against oppression, in the halls of international talks in the famous Swiss city. New Tax Rule on Pension Plans Are you a member of a pension plan and changing your employment? If so, there's a recent change in the Income Tax Act you should-take note of. The CLC's legislation department this month explained the change as follows: The change in the Act says in effect that an employee who gets a cash rebate from a pension plan when he leaves an employer does NOT have to declare that sum of money for income lax purposes IF he puts it into another pension plan. If he puts only part of it into another pension plan, then he can get exemption only on that part which he uses for pension purposes and not on the balance. An employee, therefore, who changes from one company to another, both having pension plans, can, simply arrange for the amount to his credit in the first plan to be transferred to the second one. If he leaves a company with ScS. •Maw, I could never scab. Mister—My mother and ■Wttwr were married!'' ♦ Smile, Mr. MorbucksL.Think of your prof its this year— your tax lcttphdes— antiunion kfyslation—* a pension plan and joins another without one, he can still. get an exemption by using the cash rebate to purchase an individual retirement savings plan. The same situation would apply even if an employee did not leave the firm but if the firm's pension plan was liquidated and a cash payment was made to him as a result of this action. It is anticipated that one of two things is likely to happen: (1) The employee will get the cash " and the employer who has paid it out will make an income tax deduction at source. Consequently, the employee will have less than the full amount he was credited with. Should he put the balance into a pension plan together with the equivalent of what was deducted at source, he would _haye to ap-.__ ply for a rebate when filings his income tax return. (2) The employee may know, beforehand who his new employer will1 be and that his new employer has a pension plan. The employee may then arrange for a transfer from the first plan to the second without his having to handle any cash at all, In that case no deduction will be made at source. ., a«**taMWMPHi CROSS-SECTION ■_ ====^Zm~m== ZSm^=^=^^=^=^-==^=^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^= Automation in Canada: Little Effect Yet, But u. The Labor Statesman Jane 30, 1959 The Financial Post has predicted that "automation may spell the end of Canadian labor's membership increases." So far, the facts don't back up the Post's rather gleeful poke at labor's future strength. In every year but one since the war, union membership has gone up significantly. This doesn't rule out the possible future effects automation . might have, despite union membership growth in Canada and its healthy position. Preparation must be continued to counteract the effect of automation on union members, to prevent suffering and lowering of the standard of living of displaced workers . . . preparation as a prevention. The Post's argument is bated on figures of growth in the U.S. where the industrial unions, it says, are already being hard hit by the introduction of automated and new technological processes. » The Steelworkers, Auto Workers, Mine Workers and Electrical Workers have had substantial reductions in their membership although production in these industries has increased. Iii its look at Canada, the Post mentions the gradual reduction In firemen by CNR and CPR as a straw in the wind and notes that in the household appliance industry " from 1949 to 1957 production increased 36 per cent while employment dropped three per cent. In addition, automation will increase the number of white collar workers compared with industrial workers and craftsmen and the white collar groups have been notoriously hard to get into unions, the Post said. There is no doubt that technological changes are affecting employment conditions in . Canada. The trend has not yet been as noticeable as in the United States, except for a few industries, like steel, chemicals and aiitos. but economists are of the opinion that the trend will accelerate in this country over the next five years. Through 1958, however, the trade, union membership has shown a steady increase, hitting a total of 1.454,000. The largfest increase took place in 1946 with 17 per cent, 1947 with 9.7 per cant and 1952 with 11.4 per cent. Recent years show these increases: 6.6 par cent in 1956. 2.5 per cent in 1957 and 4.9 per cant in 1959. Total membership growth has bean 105 per cent "Can it figure out what to do with the workers it has displaced?" since 1945. The major industrial province of Ontario provided the biggest increase in union membership—33 per cent—followed by Saskatchewan with 32 per cent and British Columbia with 28 per cent. Union membership has not grown as much as it should when compared with the growth in the labor force. In 1948 membership was 31.5 per cent of all paid workers. Ten years later it was 33.8 per cent. In other words, unions are for the BEST UNION GROUP INSURANCE } PROGRAMS and THE BEST SERVICE CoJi&uIt the CANADA LIFE S/umrmmtm VimyUtrnj B. J. MeCOMB, Regional Group Mcnfc while the working force was increasing from 3,103,000 to 4,299,000—a Jump of 1,194,- 000—union membership went up from 978,000 to 1,454,000 —a jump of only 476,000. On the other hand about 40 per cent of the increased working force became unionized. The Financial Post article concedes that unions have pushed wages up and that wages in organized industries have risen faster than wages in unorganized industries. The fastest growing unions are the Carpenters, Teamsters and i I je!workers with the latter union at the top of the heap with 80,000 members. Perhaps forewarned is forearmed. Much mora should be dona in preparing to counteract the effects of automation on unionisation. If too little is dona too late, the standard of living of a great many people could suffer. Hypocrisy of bosses In far south Miami this month, the chairman of the U.S. national labor relations Board took a swipe at the anti-labor section of management. His reminder: here to stay. He told the Florida Bar Association: "I am truly distressed with the picture I see. While it is the official position of management to support the concept of collective bargaining by employees, great segments of employers, as evidenced by case after case coming before us involving union elections in the business and industrial plants of the eountry, take every legal step possible—and many employers overreach legality— to thwart their employees' efforts to organise even when the union involved is a respectable, decent, union. "In the very nature of things, management cannot expect to make unions over. "Management will do well to correct her own failings in this heated area. The same is, of course, true of the unions; but obviously if I were to talk to you of the shortcomings of the unions I would only add fuel to a fire that seems at times now to be almost out of control. "I suggest to you that the basic principle of our law which recognizes the worker's right to organize in dealing with his employer, or not to join with others so to deal, is here to stay-^and that is right> and just. "The alternative would be a backward step ultimately subjecting all workers.to the paternalism of their employers. "It is quibbling to embrace the abstract principle of collective bargaining and then fight tooth and nail to deny it to one's own employees." Darlmgten. Haskh S Co. (1943) United TILES — MOSAICS — SLATE — TERRAZZO Phona TRinity 9-1865 525 WEST EIGHTH VANCOUVER, B.C. NOW! B.C/t ONLY UNION OPTICAL COMPANY Member of the International Jewelery Workers' Union Local 42 A.F.L.. C.I.O. • ALL OPTICAL PRfc&CRlPflONS FILLED • BUDGET TERMS CONTACT LENSES Payments as low as $10 monthly. Your EYE GLASS prescription belongs to you— WHY NOT bring ft to the DISPENSING OPTICIANS! fob & ChnsA OPTICIANS 709 WEST GEORGIA—1st Floor Corner of Granville. MU4-3937 = BUFTON'S FLOWER SHOP FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS "We Telegraph Flowers Anywhere in the World" HA 0187 - HA 3432 1S75 Commercial Drive Vancouvar, B.C. Have your car serviced at the station of motoring satisfaction specializing in service, courtesy and cleanliness. 24-Houi Service Complete Auto Rap-its — Motor Tune- Up — Brake Re-Line —Tires — Batteries ft Accessories. Etc. CAROLINA TEXACO SERVICE, 615 EAST BROADWAY TRinity 4-0612 VANCOUVER, B.C. Broadway Typing £ Mimeographing Smke Two Blbcks East of Labor Temple 1782 West Broadway — Office TR 4-8011 Addressing and Mailing Agreements Correspondence Reports Circular! TipPQ . NEW - USm^JffiCAFPDKi I I IX CO ... Buy them on easy Budget Plan! BOURNE & WEIR LTD. 99 WEST 2nd AVENUE PHONE TR 4-9371 STERLING LAUNDRY LTD. 100 PER CENT ONION Complete Laundry and Dry Cleaning 1460 West 7th Ave., Vancouvar. B.C. RE 8-7191 W. J. Heads Boot Factory ltd. Makers of the "HEADS SHOE" for Loggers, Miners, Cruisers, Surveyors, etc. Our Shoes era Hand-Made — You'll he Satisfied 21 East Hastings Street Vancouver 4, B.C. FASHION FIT SEAT COVERS '? MtVENlS SCUffS The Home of CARSONS Custom Tailored Seat Covws BENRICH DISTRIBUTORS LTD. - IMS East Hastings Street (Out of the High Rent District) ■ PHONE MU 2-2544 or CALL IN A Full Set of Plastic Seat Covers only %UKW Material Seat Covers from $l4it* Installation by Qualified Tradesmen, only $3.00 - 100% UNION: ;' *...—.____. V The Labor Statesman Jane 30, 195? BUCHANAN NAMED TO FILL VACANCY Robert D. Buchanan, of Carpenters Local 452 has bean appointed third vice-president of Vancouver and District Labour Council to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mai The announcement was made Monday by the council executive board. The appointment was mad* under section 8. article 6 of the council's constitution and by-laws: "la the event of a vacancy in any office (than that of president), the executive board shall appoint a delegate ot the council to, fill the position until the next regular meeting whan nomination for the vacated office shall take place, and at the next succeeding mooting nomination shall be re-opened and lb* election hold." Brother Buchanan joined the Carpenters in Victoria 32 years ago and has been business agent of Local 4S2 sine* 1953. He is an executive member ot the Provincial Council of Carpenters and has been a labor -council delegate for four years. He brings to the executive board a wealth of experience and ability wall known to all who have been associated with him. Ed Peladeau Re-elected President Ed Peladeau and vice-president Earl Hallock were both returned by acclamation to office in elections held by Pile Drivers. Bridge. Dock and Wharf Builders Local 2404 — and each marked 20 years in office. President Peladeau. who has teen a labor council delegate for 19 years (Hallock right behind with 18 years), has another unusual record: he's never missed a union meeting since 1922, unless out of town. Others elected: W. McLellan. recording secretary: Stu Allan, business agent; Tom Peck, conductor: Hector MeLachlin, warden; George McNeil, trustee. Union Buying Week To Get Dollar Boost This year's "union buying week" campaign is expected to get a $200 boost from Vancouver Labour Council. The donation will be voted on at the next council meeting on July 21. The Union Label Trades Council will again sponsor a booth at the PNE to boost customer recognition and support of union label products. YOUR HELP NEEDED J Union Label Show at PNE The union label booth is all sot up for the Showmart Building at ths year's PNE. But there are two things still needed: volunteers to help man the booth during the 14- day show, and donations from unions to help finance the PNE display and the campaign during "union buying, week". Double booth 50-51 has been booked for the PNE promotion this year—watch for it and tell your friends about it. There will he special displays put on by various unions, there will be prizes and, of course, special Labor Day prizes. This year's promotion will mark union label promotion in this area of close to half a century—since 1912—and 20 years of service by the Vancouver Union Label Trades Council. Support both the booth and the special label promotion week. To stress the value of union buying to the general public is to stress the value of adequate wages and working conditions. "I'm glad the world is filled with sunshine." "An optimist, eh?'' "No. a straw hat salesman." * * * There's the one about the bird from outer space wiho approached an earth bird and demanded, "Take me to your feeder!" MOVE — Union Label Council President Jack Peden has resigned to take a job in Victoria. The remainder of his term of office will be filled by Earl Hallock. Vulliamy & Brownell CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IS - SIS Granville St. Phone MUtual 5-8629 Vancouver. B. C. DENttlL PLATES EACH Alter practising Dentistry in this province for over Forty Years, the Dental have taken onto my method of my practise, namely, making guaranteed Dental Plates for only Forty Dollars each — —■ — IXEWEIAYN Dr. R. Douglas Suite 3 Phone 712 ROBSON ST. _k¥T 1 a_T> Cor. Granville tOXi. 1-4VZ2 Vancouver 1. B.C. -■ii- ■ i •" FREE swat classes FOR CHILDREN Vogue Flower Shop 2766 West Broadway RE 3-6322-RE 3-3021 Vancouver, B.C. YOU Can Win $5000.00 Play the Picture Puzzle Game $20,000.00 in Cosh ond Prizes START NOW! Puzzles Appear Daily In WW The Province HEALTHFUL and valuable stimmer project for your youngsters . . . Canada's first and largest free swim classes staffed by accredited men and women experts. Phone The Sun about the class nearest your home and enroll your children now! Phone MU 4-7141 for Information IT'S LUCKY when you live in B.C. .... "Sure it's Lucky!", says' this British Columbia construction worker. "I like this province, I like my home, my work,, the people I know. And after a day's work I like nothing better than to have a Lucky with the boys." LUCKY LAGER largest selling beer in the entire west frm home dtlimy- phono mu 4-nai / vu o-aaso / w* •• / LA B-034* V 239 Thi$ advertisement is not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board,or by the Government of British Columbia n ■»• i a * a« \ REJECT 12 CENTS IWA Policy Committee: Wage Report Absurd The Labor Statesman June 30, 1959 Terms recommended by a majority conciliation board in the coast lumber dispute have been termed "ridiculously inadequate" by International "Woodworkers District President Joe Morris. Urging rejection of the report and' a solid vote In favor of strike action. President Morris, as spokesman for the IWA policy committee, said the board chairman and employers' nominee had signed a report which expresses the employers' point of view and "is so far below anything that our people have a right to expect that it is totally unacceptable." The policy committee said the report's wage proposal is "absurdly inadequate. "It repeats the wage offer made earlier by the employers and rejected by the union — a wage increase of seven cents an hour during the first year, and a further five cents an hour during the second year of a two- year agreement. "We were denied any wage increase last year," President Morris said. "We must recognize the very impractical consideration that this 12-cent increase, if accepted, would have to be spread over three years and not just two in terms of raised living standards. "A net increase of only four as absurd, for it would force woodworkers and their families below accepted and attainable community standards. "I repeat what every worker in the industry knows and can easily prove by reference to government records: production is up. \ "In 1958, B.C. coast lumber production was 13.1 per cent I greater than in 1957. In the first two months of this year, production excelled that of the tw8 months' last year by 12 per cent. The same ratio of improvement is shown in the increased shipments to the principal markets. "The order files have never looked better. Prices have risen and with the increased* prices in all markets, the sales volume has expanded remarkably. PORT MACHINISTS PORT ALBERNI — Machinists Lodge 892 have been certified for employees of Port Al- bernl Marine Industries Ltd. Expanded Sales "This fact, considered in con junction with the fact, that there hat been no wage increase since 1957, gives the lie to the statement so Often mad* that because of wages increases the industry is being priced out of the export market. "The employers have been enjoying an expanded sales volume which' has returned higher prices, a combination which, of course, means vastly increased profits. "The industry was never in a decent wag* increase." ho said. "They must admit that they have seldom had it so good. "Their main excuse is that they can't be sure about what may happen in the iuture. They have made the same gloomy predictions this year that they have made every year during negotiations. "One point we can now prove about the predictions of this sort that they made so loudly last year. In all that has happened since! the union has been proved right, and the employers have been exposed as being so wrong that we can never again accept such statements at face value. "These same employers tell the investigators quite another story. The truth is that the industry is entering a real boom and the union does not propose that the workers should be deprived of their legitimate share by such hypocrisy on the part of the employers." The minority report signed by Jim Bury recommended a wage boost of 15 per cent or 26 cents an hour, whichever is the greater. Berts Shell Service Broadway It Arbutus GAS — OIL — TIRES BATTERIES—ACCESSOR BATTERIES ACCESSORIES LUBRICATION & REPAIRS UNION SHOP RE 3-4712 are funeral costs too high? Chapman's will furnish a complete service including limousine, hearse, chapel services with Casavant Pipe Organ and organist, $ J^5.00 good quality casket -/»v«r*w v The same consideration and service is rendered at $165 as at a $600 funeral. Variety of quality caskets to choose from. These services and costs apply to the Vancouver area. CHAPMAN FUNERAL HOME LTD. 802 W. Broadway at Willow. EX 2141 (day or night) —— cents a year under present cir- better shape to pay a substantial cumstances is properly described j wage increase. In-'fact, if the employers, continue to oppose a fair; wage increase while enjoying theiif (present prosperity ^they are in effect telling;, usithat Will never estaBlish a fair wage" policy of their own volition, however their profits may soar." MUtual 5-8181 O 24-HR. SERVICE O FULLY INSUREP O RADIO CONTROLLED .0 BONDED DRIVERS BUSTERS Auto Towing Service Ltd. 376 E. HASTINGS ST. Exclusive AAA Contract Vancouver People try it...and they Boast Production Morris also said the output per man-hour is steadily increasing in the coast lumber industry and that this increased productivity has lowered the wage costs for each unit of production. "The employers have not been able to make any real effort to prove financial inability to pay Freshness Guaranteed REACH FOR SUNBEAM / . ; . ENERGY PACKED Ilii adierUsentil il ill piMiM u <ii|li)i' Ii III li|iu tulul lull u Wto tniHwil il fciliikHln™, " The Labor Statesman June 30, 1959 EXECUTIVE REPORT (Continued from Pag* 2) to detail in the "summary of activities" submitted annually to the Canadian Labour Congress. •f. Jf. Iff The fourth of Brother Kemmis' several public allegations Is that "the labour council always seemed to get a bad press." This allegation is true. The executive board, however, cannot be held responsible for •'this and it ill befits the very one who makes the accusation to deliver this whole distorted issue into the hands of a reporter who has constantly worked to give our organization "a bad press". There is a duly elected committee to handle public relations functions of this council, but their efforts have been continually thwarted by the sensationalist nature of the local labour reporters, and the extensive anti-labour campaign carried out by management interests over the past two years. . This "bad press' phenomenon is not peculiar to Vancouver alone. This anti-labour campaign has been extensively carried opt across Canada over the past two years as you well know. The Canadian Labour Congress is very concerned about this "wreck" campaign, and has recently instructed the council as to possible action. Past Record It was last October that your executive, acting on the instructions of the . council delegates, formally complained to the editor of the Vancouver Province about the reporting of Mr. Doug Collins. Shortly after, Mr. Collins left the employ of the Province and became labour reporter for the Sun where he has carried on the "bad press' activities we have come to, associate with his name. Mr. Collins has never been without a prolific source of information for his "bad press". The Council Executive Board stands on its past record. the finest in . . . pocket knives hunting knives, shears, clippers CUTLERY ELECTRIC CLIPPERS. VIBRATORS. SHAVERS B.C. Barber Supply & Sundrys Ltd. 736 RICHARDS VANCOUVER. B.C. HARR0NBR0S. LIMITED FUNERAL DIRECTORS "British Columbia's Finest Funeral Service" CHAPEL OF CHIMES 55 E. 10th Ave:- TR. 6-8877 GRANDVIEW CHAPEL 1349 Commercial Dr. HA. 0083 ROYAL OAK CHAPEL 3412 Kingsway HE 1-SS77 Our Council is recognized as one of the best. If not the best in Canada. The activities of the executive board has always been guided by your constitution, and have followed the purposes as laid down in Article 2, the first one of which is: "To support the principles and policies of the Canadian Labour Congress". In the ordinary exercise of its duties, the executive board decided that expert staff assistance was required in Order to maintain the level Of efficiency reached by the council in servicing the best Interests of the affiliated locals. It is well recognized that the man most qualified to fill this position was Brother Whalen. He was available, and, fortunately for the council, was willing to accept this position at a very moderate salary. There has been nothing "backdoor" about this decision. There has been nothing done which is not in the best interests of our council—and there has been nothing done by the executive board to warrant a "bad press". The executive believes that no one but the enemies of organized labour will benefit from further public controversy over this issue. Seminar Success Two-day seminar oh health and welfare services was again a big success this year. . The event was co-sponsored by the Community Chest labor participation committee and ithe Vancouver Labour Council welfare services committee. The seminar. included discussions' and tours of various Chest agencies. RICHMOND TRANSFER DAILY FREIGHT SERVICE — LULU ISLAND, SEA ISLAND, STEVESTON. LIGHT AND HEAVY HAULING Phone MUtual 1-2101-2 425 Alexander Street PENDER AUDITORIUM 339 West Pender Street MUtual 1-9481 . Vancouver 3, B.C. ' , halls available for every occasion special* rates for Onion meetings Our spacious auditorium seating over 1.000 is on* of the most beautiful in the city. PATRONISE; A UNION HALL! DISTINCTIVE . JuMHtl £ertice SBOWELL & SONS LTD Phone LA 2-1671 66 Sixth Street, New Westminster, B.C. Cloverdale, B.C. Phone Cloverdale 3-7331 BRITISH COLUMBIA TRADE UNION DIRECTORY O AMA MAMA TED MEAT CTTT^RS AND K W., Local 212—Representa, ,ttve. Geo, Johnston, 26S I—nor Temple; TR 6-57S6. ' AtTTOMOTIVE LODGE No. Hgt'l A. ot M—Business Agents. Jack Chapman. Brian Trodden. Room 17> zm Main. TR. 6-4104-5. i BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY WORKERS, Local 468—Secretary, Melvln J. Kemmis. 337 W. Broadway: TR -4-9520. ■ BAKERY SALESMEN. Local 1*9, I. B. T. C. and W— Business Agent, A. Wylie, 496 E. Broadway. TR. 43411- BARBER'S — INTERNATIONAL JOURNEYMEN OF AMERICA. No. 120—1*9 Labor Temple; TR. «0«41. Secy. Allan Coleman. , - ; i BC ELECTRIC OFFICE EMPLOY- EES' ASSOCIATION — Business Manager BIU Swanson. 949 Torn by: phone Ml*. 3-US4. BEVERAGE DISPENSERS' UNION, No. «7«— Business Manager. Robt. C. Beddome. 440 W. Pender St.; MU. 3-3*23 and MU. 2-4*4*. BREWERY WORKERS UNION; Local 300—Secretary. J. S. Peden, 256 East 22nd Ave., phone TR. 4-5994 BEVERAGE DISPENSERS (Ne* i> Westminster) Local 835—Business Agent, Ed. O. Carlson, ii Alexander, New Westminster; phone LA. 2-7410. CEMENT MASON'S. Local 919, O.P. * C.M-r-Offiee. Room 101. 119 West Fender, Dispatcher, Ml*. 4-6814. Acting Business Agent, W. E. Mc- Mynn. CIVIC EMPLOYEES UNION, Local 407—R. Coello.. ["resident, 2587 East Fifth. HA. 6910R CLUB CABARET. CONSTRUCTION CAMP. CULINARY AND SERVICE EMPLOYERS, Local 740—Business Agent Archie Johnston, 402 W. Pender: MU. 5-9828. DENTAL TECHNICIANS. Local No. 1543—Secretary George Hygh, 4007 Dunbar.. DISTILLERY WORKERS UNION Local- 6s— Financial - Secretary and Business Agent, Russell A. Cyr, 1890 2nd St., New Westminster, LA. 2-5011. ; ELECTRICAL WORKERS' UNION ■ {Local J\:.—Business Manager, J. •.JTody. in Dunsmuir Street. MU. '-1-7381-2. M ~ ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS. Local J2—Sec. H. C. MacKlchan. 3755 Elmwood St.. Kmnaliy; HE. 4-7861. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES, Local 28—Sec., A. E. Morgan. Room 106. 402 W. Pender. INTERNATIONAL A S S O CIATION OF HEAT AND FROST INSULATORS. AND ASBESTOS WORKERS ---1356 Seymour; MU. 1-7615. INTERNATIONAL LADIES' GARMENT WORKERS. Locals 276 and 287—Business Agent, Anne Marshall, 119 W. Pender; MU. 4-6514; home, HA. 5961M. INTERNATIONAL WOODWORKERS OE AMERICA. Local 1-217-rPresi- dent, Syd Thompson: Secretary, S. M. Hodgson. No. 6, 45 Kingsway; TR. 4-0274. IRONWORKERS SHOPMEN'S. Local Union 712—Business Agent, V. E. Steers. Ill Dunsmuir, Ml'. 1-0729. IRONWORKERS, Local »7 — Pres. Robt. Knox; Vice-pres. Victor Mon-ll: Fin. Sec., Geo. Sinclair; Bun. Agent.. Norman Eddisoh, HI Dunsmuir. MU. 1-0729. ENGINEERS. HOISTING AND PORTABLE. Local • HE—Business Agent. A..W. Scott. 5804 Fraser- . FA. 7-6.195. ENGINEERS, SCHOOL AND CARETAKERS, Local 963—Secretary, G J. Schultz. 2825 West Thirteenth; BOILERMAKERS. IRON SHIP- BUILDERS, BLACKSMITHA DROP FORGERS AND HELPERS, Local 359—Financial Secretary, M. H. Hadley, 111 Dunsmuir; MU. 4-1047. BRICKLAYEB8 & MASONS INTER- I FIRE FIGHTERS (Burnaby), Local NATIONAL UNION, Local No. 1— | 323—Secretary-Treasurer H D An- Secretary Cyril T. Ingham. 4286 derxon, 3* N. Fell Ave., phone CY Hainan, Vancouver: TR. 4-0438. 8-8624. ENGINEERS' UNION (Stationary Operating), Loral Mo. 882—Busi- ness Agent, Harry Berger, Room 8. 2414 Main: TR. 6-2429; BUILDING MATERIAL ft FUEL, TRUCK DRIVERS* UNION, Local 213—Business Agents A. Medley, Wm. Bowe. J. Bell and E. M. Law- son; Secretary, J. Whiteford, 490 E. Broadway. TR. 4-3411. BUILDING SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL, Local 244 — * Business Agent and Secretary, Ben A. R. Morley, Room 216, 60S W. Hastings; MU. 6-9452. BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL—Sec- retary, Harold Taft, 110 Labor Temple, TR. 1-1210. UNION. No.. 462-^ -Agent* R:-Buchanan. H. Lovnss, L. Robson; Financial Secretary, P. t. .Depllssy, Labor Temple; TR. 4-272* or TR. 4-1212. CARPENTERS (New Westminster) Local 1215—Business Agents,, Ray West and K. McDermld, office 732 Royal Ave., New Westminster; phone LA. 1-0525. CARPENTERS' UNTON (Courtenay), No. !6::n—John Hansen, Pres.; Rob> ert Hamilton, Sec.; Dog 616, Court* , enay. , FIRE FIGHTERS. Vancouver Local 18—President, Hector Wright, 4149 Marguerite; RE. 8-4U6. Secty., MUT Ba'n' 45f'9 Belmont: AL- JEWELERY WORKERS' INTERNATIONAL, Local 42 Office, 384 West Pender, MU.. 4-1613; President, Frank Popowich, 1706 Napier; HA. 246.-.R. LABORERS CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL. Local 602—Secretary, C. H. Savage, Room 204, 307 W. Broadway: TR 4-9233. LAUNDRY WORKERS, No. 292 — Business Agent, Mrs. Cathrine Browne, '490, E. roadway; TR 6-4548 LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING SALESMEN, Local i%\ — J. A. Currle. Secretary-treasurer. — 2861 West Third. RE 8-9649. OFFICE EMLOYEES' INTERNATIONAL UNION, Local 15—Room 1, 367 West Broadway; TR 4-.3615. Pat Landsley, Business Agent and Secretary-Treasurer. *T* .1.!'I. J'"J —~— OIL CHEMICAL ft ATOMIC WORKERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION, Local 16-601. President, F. G. Geddes; Financial Corresponding Secretary, R. D. Marshall. 4737 E. Hastings, - North Burnaby; CY. 8-3940. PAINTERS UNION. Local 138—Business Agent, John Hines; Ass't Business Agent, Herb Macaulay 337 W. Broadway; TR 6-6033. PAINT AND VARNISH WORKERS, Local 1550—Secretary, C. Erlckson, c/o Room 200, 307 West Broadway. PATTERNMAKERS' ASSOCIATION —Secretary. E. Westmoreland, 4504 Mountain Highway,, North Vancouver: YU. 8-8966. PILE DRIVERS AND WOODEN BRIDGEMEN, Local 2404—Business Agent S. Allen, Room 105, 2*7 West Broadway; TR 4-7*17. PLASTERERS' UNION. No. 77* — Secretary. W. E. McMynn, Room 202, 490 East Broadway. PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS, Local 170—Bus. Mgr„ J. R. St. Eloi; Asst. Bus. Mgrs., James Barton and J. L. Fisher, 116 Labor Temple; TR 9-1428. PRINCE GEORGE AND DISTRICT LABOR COUNCIL—Room 17, 13S1 4th Ave., Prince George; phone 191L2. PRINTING PRESSMEN, Local *»— Sec. A. Milne, 4049 West 30th; AL. 3506L. FLOORLAYERS' UNION, U.B. of C.J., Local No. 1541—Room No. 108, Labor Temple. Business Agent, 1 0702 Ro*"""*' 323H ■*-• 29th' HE- GLAZIERS AND OLAHSWORKERS Local 1527—Recording Secretary a' Allen; Business -Agent, John Lee- nor. Gen. Sec, A. C. Bennett, Asst. Sect,, 2OT0 West 4'hi RB, 1-*>3«1-«Z- ; TRl- •♦•7635. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION (B.O-E. P O'Cnn- 7°?u?V!; £"•'• 'mo West «»' RE- l-;,36l-62-53. 0liAiN„ WORKERS UNION, Local JJ*—Recording Secretary, Gordon H. Greeley. lf,80 Charland, New West minster. HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES' UNION No. 1*0—Business Manager, W. M Black, 136 W. Broadway; TR. t-882*.' M A C H I N IST8, I NTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Lodge 692—Bus!-' ness representatives, D. H. Chapman and R. F. Esplln, Room 17, 2414 Main: TR 4-0513, TR. 6-70.16. MARINE WORKER8 ft BOILERMAKERS' INDUSTRIAL UNION, Local 1—President, 8. Jenkins; Secretary, W. Stewart, 339 W. Pender St.; MU. 1-94*1. MILK 8ALE8DR1VERS ft DAIRY EMPLOYEES UNION'! Local 464— No. 107, 480 E.. Brnajdway; Hect., Ben McCrone: Business Representatives, Sam Brown,! Mike Rees; TR 4-3411, MOLDERS' UNION, Local 2*1—Business Agent, M. HJoriiHoii, 119 Labor Temple; TR 6-5920. MOTION PICTURE PROJECTIONISTS, Local S4*-Presldent A. E. McManus: Sect.. K. Stauway Kcan- lon: Business Agent, L Walker, 1356 Seymour: Ml', 4-7024. PULP AND SULPHITE (Converters) UNION, Local 433— Business Agent, O. Braaten, 625 W. Pender, Suite 1; MU. 3-8284. PULP AND SULPHITE WORKERS, Local 312, Ooean Falls, B.C.—Secretary, George Meldrum, Drawer 190, Ocean Falls, B.C. PULP * SULPHITE WORKERS. Local 7*8, Watson Island—President E. P. O'Neal; Secretary A. Macphee, T.O. Hlx 294. Prince Rupert. B.C. PULP. SULFHrTE AND PAPER- MILL WORKERS—International office, 316-316 Crown Bldg. H. L. Hansen, International rep.; MU. 4-3858. REFRIGERATION WORKERS UNION, Loral 616—Sec. fc. R Wln- ;=*terdS. Wi 4»th; -FA- 7-.446S, JgJL, "" 7-8511. ' - -' ' RETAIL GROCERY AND FOOD CLERKS, Local No. 151*—Seo. W. . W, Wells, 337 West Broadway; TR. 6-334*. S C H O O L BOARD EMPLOYEES' FEDERAL UNION (Burnaby), Local 379—Secretary, G. J. McCrae, 3309 Lane, 8. Burnaby. MUSICIANS' UNION. Local 146 -» SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL Business Manager, 401 W. Ponder. ' UNION—Secretary, Norman Cun- «oarn 816; MU. *-16*4» • •"' ' nlnsjfiMv'BM Main; MU. 1-84M. SHEET METAL WORKERS, Local t 280—Bus. Manager, Alex McGee, 207. Labor Temple: TR 4-8020. SHINGLE WEAVERS' UNTON, Local No. 2802—Secretary, J. E/Hlrt. 1624 W. 65th; AM. .1-9162. SHIPWRIGHTS, BOATBUILDERS. ■ JOINERS AND CAULKERS. Local No. 506—Business Agent, J. T. Best. Room 403-3, The • Shelley Building, 119 W. Pender; MU 4-3725. SIGN AND PICTORIAL PAINTERS, Local 7264-Sec, J. A. Middleton, 6339 Kitchener,' N. Burnaby: Bus. Agent,.John Leeson, 2465 East 46th Ave.: HE 1-24)51, STREET I RAILWAYMEN'S' UNION, Dlv. 101—Business Agent, C. Stewart. Street Rly. Bldg., 126 E.; *th; TR 4-2010. : : STREET RAIYWAYMEN'S UNION. No. .134—Bus. Agent. R. C. Lawrence, Room 22, 774 Columbia. New Westminster, phono LA. 1-7330. TAXI DRIVERS. Local 151—Secretary. C. Gower. 49* E. Broadway; TR. THEATRE EMPLOYEES, Local B-71 —Secretary, Mrs. F. Foster, St*. 1, 4508 Main; TR 9-5453. Business Agent, D. Ca'liidine, 6692 Laburnum, AM. 1-0078. TILE SETTERS. Local No. ^Recording Secretary, D. P. Ewan, 5861 Berwick,. 8, Burnaby. TRUCK DRIVERS' UNION, Local No. 31-«.j B. Whltelock and A. J. Barnes: Secretary, R. A. Lenfesty, 490. E. Broadway; TR 4-3411. TUNNEL & ROCK WORKERS, Local 1*8— 387 W. Broadway, Secretary, H. Croft: phone TR 9-3231. TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION, Local 226—Secretary.. p- Campbell, 21*> lobor Temple; TR 6-6810. UNION LABEL TRADES COUNCIL —Secretary, Mrs. A. E. Hallock. day phone TR 4-0827; evenings TR 4-3748. UNITED GARMENT WORKERS- UNION, No. 232—Secretary, Elsie Hawrylechko, 1846 Nelson, MU. 1-4802. UNITED GARMENT WORKERS. Local 190—Recording Secretary, Kay Fllglano, 266 East 11th. UNITED STEELWORKERS OF AMERICA. Local 5688—Sec,, Wm. Gtest^echtv 8JS4 'Wm^BumlmmW^^- UNIVER8ITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA EMPLOYEES' UNION, Local lit—Secretary, A. Leathern, til East 8th St., North Vancouver. WATER AND SEWER BOARD EMPLOYEES, Llcal 393—Secretary. R. Skinner, C71 W. 22nd Ave. TR 6-9041 WOOD, WIRE & METAL LATHERS Local 207—Secretary, K- Buttle: Organiser. A. H. Burton; Office. Room 8, 307 West BroidWay, TR HIM.
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