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THE FISHERMAN
November 3, 1942
Union To Buy $1,000.00 Victory Bond
At the special fishermen's meeting held Saturday, a spokesman for the Victory Loan committee, A. Henderson, addressed the meeting with an appeal for union members to play their part in putting Canada's present Victory Loan over the top in record time. The speaker was well received by the members present, and at the conclusion of the meeting following a motion from the floor, the meeting went on record as recommending to the executive of the Local, that it invest the sum of $1,000 in the purchase of the current issue of Victory Loan Bonds.
Thi3 motion was passed unanimously and undoubtedly at the first meeting of the executive to follow, it will be executed in accordance with the desires of this special meeting It was felt that referring the matter to the executive would bring speedier action than waiting for a regular union membership meeting, which would probably be delayed by the absence of most members engaged in fishing herring.
Full Text Of New Herring Agreement
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Cannery Pay
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Retort Man .................... 165.00 Month
Ass't Machine Man .... 150.00 "
Fireman .......................... 150.00 "
' Watchman's wages are to be negotiated with each company. The present cost-of-living bonus of 60c per week and any further increases granted are to be paid over and above these scales.
Any dispute that cannot be settled by the union and the company shall be referred to a board and no work stoppage or lockout shall take place during the period of settlement. The agreement shall run from year to year with a 30-day opening clause prior to March 15 of any year.
We hope to print the full agree-
7. The Operators agree to pay for the use of the small assist boats together with the men employed
thereon used in the herring fishing
operations.
8. Engineers on herring seine boats are to receive a bonus of $20.00 per month in addition to their regular share, provided that in the opinion of Operators concerned, the engine is turned back in good condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
9. Under this agreement a ton shall be 2,000 pounds of green herring, the weight of such fish shall be determined by the automatic hopper system on the basis of the scale set by the Department of Weights and Measures, except in the case of herring canneries where measured bins or boxes may be used. In such event, a Committee of men concerned shall have the right to check the system and scale used at any time during the season. The present certificate of j the Federal Weights and Measures ! Department specifies 996 pounds of . herring per revolution of the auto- [ matic hoppers or 249 pounds per j dump.
10. Tendermen's Lay and Wage Basis:
IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED that the following scales shall apply for the 1942-43 herring season:
Lay Basis: Where it is mutually agreed between the tendermen and company concerned that tenders shall work on a lay basis, the lay basis shall be as follows:
Captain .....1 fisherman's share
Engineer .... 1 fisherman's share less 3c per ton
Mate ........1 fisherman's share
less 5c per ton
Cook........1 fisherman's share
less 7c per ton Where a fifth man is employed on the tenders in the capacity of 2nd engineer, the rate to be paid will be a fisherman's share less 5c per ton. Under the above rates the man shall board themselves and the share is on the basis of a seven-man fishing crew.
Wage Rates: On tenders with a carrying capacity of 50 tons or over under hatches, the rate of pay shall be as follows: Captain .......$205.00 per month
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The Union Committee feels that the negotiations were conducted in a spirit of cooperation and understanding and will recommend the acceptance of the agreement to the union membership. If accepted, joint application by the Union and each company will then be made to the Regional War Labor Board for permission to institute the new wage rates. To most cannery men the new scale represents a considerable increase over present levels.
Engineer ...... 178.00 per month
Mate .......... 146.00 per month
Cook .......... 135.00 per month
Where a fifth man is employed in the capacity of 2nd engineer, the wage rate to be paid shall be $146.00 per month. On vessels with a carrying capacity of under 50 tons under hatches, the wage rate shall be as follows:
Captain .......$195.00 per month
Engineer ...... 168.00 per month
Cook-Deckhand 125.00 pef month Where a fourth man is employed on the above specified tenders the rate to be paid shall be $125.00 per month. Under the foregoing wages on a monthly basis covering tenders, the rates given are less board.
In addition to the wage scales as outlined in this clause, IT IS HEREIN MUTUALLY AGREED that each respective company, party to this agreement, shall place into a pool $1.00 for each ton of herring delivered to the various plants of the said company. It is fully agreed and understood that this dollar per ton shall be paid upon the total production of all herring by each respective company, and delivered at its plants wherever located in B.C. The foregoing pool shall then be equally divided on a per man basis between the actual number of regular herring tender-men who have participated in the packing of herring.
shall be the same wage scale as contained in the 1941-42 agreement between the companies and the Union, plus board.
15. It is agreed that all tenders shall be supplied with a proper receipt when landing herring at any of the companies' plants. This receipt shall show the number of tons landed by the tenders and shall be given to the skipper of the tender following each delivery.
16. It is agreed that fuel for cook stoves on tenders is to be furnished by the companies.
17. The Operators agree to utilize the services or members of the Union as far as possible.
18. The Companies agree to pay the expenses of fishermen and tendermen for transportation back to the port of hiring when discharged at another port by the companies or their agents.
19. A medicine chest shall be furnished in accordance with requirements of the Workmen's Compensation Board on all vessels.
20. The Companies agree to maintain at all times adequate life boat equipment on all vessels, life boat equipment to contain lamps, flares, food and water containers, oil compass, first aid kit, and other necessary provisions.
21. The Operators agree to honor Union vouchers signed by herring purse-seine fishermen and tender-
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11. Herring tenders sharing in I men who are members of the the fore-mentioned pool shall share Union and who have monies* due in the pool from the date of their,them from the Operators.
entry into it, and shall share for 22. IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED such time as they are actually that from the date of this agree-packing herring for the pool. ment all Union members who are
12. IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED engaged in either Herring or Mixed that the definition of the words fishing shall observe a regular 24-regular tendermen shall be those hour closed season in all areas, as vessels and their crews which have defined in the Fisheries Regula-
been specifically engaged by the respective companies for the purpose of seine boat tending and carrying of herring from the fishing grounds to the plants, and shall not include such vessels as small assist boats, pull-off boats or vessels used as herring packers occasionally.
13. IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED that should any dispute occur with reference to the eligibility of tenders to participate in the bonus pool, such disputes shall be referred to a Committee of the Union and the Company concerned for settlement.
14. IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED that the wage scale to apply to the vessels manned by members of
Credit Union Will Meet on November 7
The semi-annual general meeting of the Lower Fraser Fishermen's Credit Union will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1 p m. at the Fishermen's Union Hall, 138 East Cordova Street. In addition to members, visitors are also cordially invited to be present. t------------------------
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23. It is agreed that the number of days designated by the Union as a Christmas holiday period shall not be construed as a violation of any part of this agreement.
24. It is agreed by the companies that there shall be provided at all plants adequate facilities for bathing and washing clothes, and that such bathrooms shall be kept clean at all times.
25. That where loss of time is incurred through breakdown or accident, it is mutually agreed that should such loss of time continue for seven days, the conditions under which tender crews are working shall be applicable for the seven-
the Union and employed in the day period only.
herring operations and which are ! 26. In the case of machinery
not classified as regular tenders, breakdown or any other conditions
interfering with the operations of a cannery or reduction plant, this agreement shall immediately be held in abeyance insofar as it pertains to the individual cannery or reduction plant so non-operating. With the cannery or reduction plant again resuming operations all terms and conditions of this agreement shall be immediately reinstated.
27. Provided the terms and conditions outlined above are adhered to by both parties, it is mutually agreed and understood that fishing shall continue uninterrupted during the season for herring referred to in the above agreement, subject to force majeure, strikes, fire, riots, war, acts of God, and any other factors beyond the control of the operators.
Further, this agreement is subject to the reservation that the Operators reserve the right individ-uaaly to cease operations at any time when deemed necessary, and are thereby released from their obligations herein while closed down, except that not less than forty-eight (48) hours notice in writing shall be given to the Union at its headquarters in Vancouver, B.C.
It is mutually agreed and understood that this agreement shall also apply to the members of the Deep Sea Fishermen's Union of Prince Rupert.
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British Columbia Canned Salmon Pack — 1942 Bulletin No. 19
Figures represent 48 lbs. cases or equivalent.
Current Comparison with Packs of previous years
Season as at the dates indicated.
1942 to 1941 to 1940 to 1939 to 1938 to 1937 to
Oct. 24 Oct. 25 Oct. 26 Oct. 21 Oct. 22 Oct. 23
SOCKEYE —
Total All Districts 663,753 454,764 360,449 263,698 438,917 321,060
SPRINGS —
Total All Districts 22,101% 49,879 17,057 15,641 14,969 15,461
BLUEBACKS —
Total All Districts 23,254% 30,011 23,191 48,257 27,348 19,218
COHO —
Total All Districts 184,682 358,676 187,700 189,394 270,412 110,963
PINKS —
Total All Districts 269,204% 430,895 213,311 618,276 398,847 574,608
CHUMS —
District 1 ................ 157,658 190,951 118,741 63,210 104,088 84,166
District 2 ............ 168,491% 226,402 251,592 135,843 215,397 223,031
District 3 ................ 153,779 262,105 180,326 85,513 118,451 94,562
Total ........................ 479,928% 679,458 550,659 284,566 437,936 401,759
TOTALS —
All Districts . L,647,466 2,007,090 1,353,361 1,420,515 1,589,308 1,443,820
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'District 1 Pack includes 51,854% case Sockeye, 2,458 cases Others caught in District 2.
District 1 Pack in eludes 50,652% cases Sockeye, 180,951 cases Others
caught in District 3. **Only one cannery operated at Rivers and Smiths Inlet this year. NOTE — 46,640 cases District No. 1 Sockeye packed in other districts.
Issued by Chief Supervisor of Fisheries. Winrh Building, Vancouver, B.C. _October 28th, 1942._
British Columbia Herring Production — 1942-43
Bulletin No. 1
1942 Fall Season to October 24, 1942.
CATCH: Green Tons
District No. 3 Lower East Coast .................................................... 1,915.22
Non Quota Areas ................................................................................ 46.25
Total ........................................................................................,.............. 1,961.47
PRODUCTION:
Canned — 1-lb. Tails ............................................................ 10,226
1 lb. Ovals ........................................................ 30,627
% lb. Ovals ........................................................ 1,333
Total Canned — 48-lb. Cases ..........................................."............. 42,186
Herring Offal Meal -r Tons ........................................................ 31.4
Herring Offal Oil — Imperial Gallons .................................... *,711
Issued by Chief Supervisor of Fisheries — October 28, 1942
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There's not much printed about Canadian fishermen and the hazards they face these days as part of the job. The war brings more spectacular stories. But day by day the fishermen are carrying on, taking the normal risks of their calling at sea but taking, too, the added risks of war, so that Briatin may receive urgently-needed supplies and Canada's own food needs may be met. Now and then a story of enemy action close to Canadian coasts highlights the fishermen's courage but for the most part they go about their essential job without fanfare.
It's a War Effort the Fishermen Have Been Making . . . Still More is Needed of Them Now! '
Demands upon the Fishing Industry increase. There is imperative call for an enormous aggregate quantity of salmon and herring and cod for Britain and call, too, for adequate stocks of protein foods for Canada itself. There's need for every pound of fish the Dominion can produce. At the same time, certain war factors have reduced fisheries personnel. There must, then, be still greater individual effort, as a national service, by every worker in the Fishing Industry so that national promise of help for Britain may be kept and national need may be met.
MAXIMUM FOOD PRODUCTION IS A PATRIOTIC DUTY
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES, OTTAWA
Hon. Ernest Bertrand, M.P., Minister
