http://dx.doi.org/10.14288/1.0439928
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alternative: [The Labour Statesman]
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
issued: 2024-02-14
issued: 1953-12-19
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note: 3 Tfhe laborstatesman OWNED BY THE VANCOUVER, .NEW "WESTMINSTER AND DISTRICT TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL NUMBER 660 VANCOUVER, CANADA, DECEMBER 19, 1953 Established 1924 Discuss New Pay Offer General meeting of International Union of Operating Engineers Locals 115 and 115A met tonight to discuss wage proposals for a new contract with the Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association. The proposal has been submitted to members employed by firms under the RB and HCA and the meeting tonight will deal with the offer. The wage offer includes these increases : Aerial cableway operators 15 cents an hour; shovel, crane, derrick, and hoist operators, 5 cents; dozer and grader operators, 3 cents; heavy duty mechanics and welders, 2 cents; paving section categories, 10 cents; asphalt plant foreman and mechanic, increase to $2.30 an hour. Inclusion of category of asphalt plaint oiler at $1.66; classification of concrete batch and mixer plant operator, and screen and washing plant at $2.30 an hour were included. Balance of the wage schedule to remain the same with no increase. Only wages were open for negotiation this year, the balance of the agreement is in effect for one more year. New Action On Vacation Pay Stamp Books Building Trades Council's drive to implement the stamp book method of recording holiday pay in> the construction industry is bearing fruit ■ The issue has been discussed thoroughly by the new labor-management committee "and this week in a conference with Labor Minister Lyle Wicks, the BTC was asked to submit a brief to the government. The General Contractors Association also has been asked to/ submit a brief. BTC secretary Ed Kennedy reports that the labor-management parleys have reached agreement in principle but the mechanics of operation of the system will have to be worked out. Indication from the talks with Wicks now point to review by the government and recommendations on how it will be put into effect. Further conferences probably will be held with both …

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