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RT V. WALKER' ervative -- 1965 Queen's Park = ist Church HOOL 4 3 LAND RD. E, JEWELL » 725-7149 tion Gospel Year. ANT ) REALITY GATION issed 'ears in Canada, ore Confed- 1 in Oshawa ungest and wa, we are Church in nd to miss opportunity ind to the IURCH / entre St. HE SERVICE 2 725-2755 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Saturday, June 24, 1967 3C TRADE UNION LEADERS Significant Careers Opened In Oshawa Charles W. Millard, the form- er Oshawa cabinet maker in the 1930's who later held some prestigious labor posts, has had a unique career. - In 1963 he was one of three trustees named by the federal government to control five mar- itime unions, including the Seafarers' International. The 71-year - old Millard fre- quently reminds people more of a clergyman than that of a former trade union leader of international reputation but this eppraisal can be deceiv- ing. He was renowned as a trou- bleshooter for the International Confederation of Free Trade Union (he accepted the post of director of organization in 1956 with headquarters in Brus- sels) after being a major power for years in Canadian labor as Canadian director of the Unit- ed Steelworkers of America. He once helped to settle a strike by 10,000 railway work- ers in Tanganyika and visited the Far East and Latin Amer- ica on his world tours for the ICFTU. QUIET SPOKEN Millard is a quiet spoken man with deep religious convictions. He doesn't swear or drink and fight. He was a staunch supporter of the CCF and sat as a CCF member for York West in/1943 and 1948 - he was large- ly iresponsible for the firm sup- port given by the Steelworkers to the CCF and later to the NDP. Millard returned to work with GM here in the mid - 1930's after his small woodworking business failed. He helped to organized the Canadian UAW, spearhead of the CIO in Can- ada and was one of the lead- ers in the recognition strike of 1937. Philip Murray, late head of the CIO, picked him to take over a Steel Workers Organiz- e CHARLES MILLARD had come under Communist influence.) He did a thorough job of ousting the 'red' ele- ment. The Organizing commit- tee gave way to the United Steelworkers of America. He was national director from 1942 to 1956. George Burt, Canadian direc- tor of the United Automobile Workers Union, is a man with deep roots in Oshawa. He lived in The Motor City during the tense days which preceded the critical founding of Local 222 in 1937 and did much to make this event a rea- lity. All in all he has completed more than a quarter of a cen- tury of service on the UAW's International Executive Board. His first big union job was when he became the first treas- urer of Local 222; that was when the local became a beach- head for the CIO in Canada; with an 18-day strike in 1937. GEORGE BURT Director at the 1939 convention in Cleveland and has held that post ever since. He was born in Toronto in 1903 and received his primary and secondary education in that city and became a journ- eyman plumber there. It was during the depression that he got a job as a torch solderer in the body shop in GM's Oshawa plant. The body shop became the hub of the organizing ef- forts which led to the chart- ering of Local 222 in 1937. Burt now heads a large staff which serves 100,000 members from Vancouver to Darmouth. He is general vice-president of the Canadian Labor Congress the national labor body, and a past president of the Ontario Federation of Labor, biggest affiliate of the CLC. He has frequently represented the CLC at western hemisphere confer- ences of the International Con- federation of Free Trade Un- ions. varanasi [Formation Of UAW Here 'Traced By Charter Member The Oshawa and District Lab- or Council has come a long way since 1942, the year of its for- mation. The ODLC had a total memb- ership of 5,000 then (3,000 of whom were members of Local 222, UAW-CLC). The council also had nine af- filiated locals in 1942. Today it has 35 affiliated loc- als with a total membership es- timated at 25,000, © This is doubly a big year for the ODLC; not only is it cele- brating Centennial Year, it is also marking its own 25th ane niversary. The first president was Will- iam Noble of Local 2784, Unit- ed Steelworkers of America and the first vice - president was Finley M. Dafoe, a long-time city alderman who recently re- tired. Other past - presidents were W. R. Chambers, E. A. Jones, H. Henning, C. E, Twin- ing, Thomas Hart, Mabel Mayne, Ralph Cooke, Gordon Wilson and Edward Cline. BIG MERGER The ODLC had a big merger in 1956 when it joined forces PO CL UC By MALCOLM SMITH Charter Member ystymnnnersisetrerasnagnntanegc eRntee three people present. We decid- ed to approach only people who/ed with the old Oshawa Trades and Labor Council. Clifford Pilkey, incumbent president, has held that office consecutively since 1957 with the exception of. one year, 1958, when he took over the presi-« dency of Local 222, UAW-CLC. The ODLC is directly chart- ered by the Canadian Labor Congress and is affiliated with the 1,000,000 - member Canad- ian Labor Congress. Oshawa, incidentally, had one of the first labor councils in Canada. It was known as the Knights of Labor. In 1886, the town of Oshawa had two local unions and one in the later-an- nexed area of Cedardale. The first recorded strike took place in the old Oshawa Malleable Iron Works in 1883. PURPOSE OUTLINED The purpose of the ODLC is six-fold as follows: 1 -- To support the principles and policies of the Canadian Labor Congress. 2 -- To promote the interests of its affiliates and generally to advance the economic and s0- cial welfare of workers. ymnomnnnrmne rn | struggle, our union was organiz-| 3 -- (a) To assist affiliated or- ganizations in extending its be- nefits of mutual assistance and collective bargaining to work- ers. (b) to assist in the organiza- tions of the unorganized into unions for thir mutual aid, protection and advancement, giving recognition to the prin- ciple that both craft and in- dustrial unions are appropriate, equal and necessary as methods of union organization. ~ 5 -- To secure legislation which will safeguard and promote the principles of free coHective bar- gaining the rights of workers, and the security and welfare of all people. 6 -- To protest and strengthen our democrtic institutions, to secure full recognition and en- joyment of the rights and li- berties to which we are justly entitled, and to preserve and' perpetuate the cherished tradi- tions of our democracy. Local 1817, United Steelwork- ers of America; Local 2784, Uni- ted Steelworkers of America; Local 6958, United Steelworkers 1 cN ME AA nnn UAH of America; Local 1500, United Steelworkers of America; Local 6571, United Steelworkers of America; Local 2375, United Steelworkers of America; Local 222, United Auto Workers; La- dies Auxiliary No. 27, UAW; Local 205, Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen; Local 440, Retail, Wholesale, Dairy and General Workers Union Div. 4-A; Local 414 Re- tail, Wholesale aid Department Store Union; Local 463, Plumb- ers and Pipefitters; Local 397, United Brotherhood of Carpen- ters and Joiners of America; Local 597, International Union of Laborers', North America; Local 20, Bricklayers; Local 1832, Painters Union of Osh- awa; Local 2028 I.B.E.W.; Can- adian Union of Postal Workers; Letter Carriers Union of Can- ada, Local 185; Oshawa Fire- fighters Association; Local 251, C.U.P.E.; Local '132, C.U.P.E. Local 250, C.U.P.E.; Local 218, C.U.P.E.; Local 189, United Rubberworkers: Local 572, 1.U.E.; Local 346, L.C.W.U.; Local 969, Oshawa Typographi- cal Union; Local 87, Oshawa Unit, Toronto Newspaper Guild; mnsstannt LABOR COUNCIL IN OSHAWA ONE OF FIRST Local 2-242 International Wood- worers of America; Local 50, Upholsterers Union; Local 743, United Rubber (office branch at Dunlop); Letter Carriers Union of Canada Local 53, Osh- awa; Local 343, Office and pro- fessional Employees. GENEROUS SUPPORT The ODLC has given support in the past to such projects as Oshawa Civic Auditorium buil- ding fund; Oshawa General and Sick Children's Hospital; minor hockey in various centres; Eas- ter Seal Campaign; TB, Mus- cular Dystrophy and Cancer funds. The ODLC has also contribu- ted to the financing of scholare ships in Oshawa and District. They will also assist with the financing of the Centennial pro- ject in the Hills and Dales park project. The ODLC has only had two secretary - treasurers, One was Michael Fenwick, now assist- ant director of the United Steel- workers of America, and Keith Ross, who has held the post since 1956. yt an nunc HTT anincinaeiaianaa Best Wishes Former President Local 222, UAW - CLC In the depression year of 1936 events began to happen in the mighty empire of the General Motors Corp. These events were destined to play an important part in re- shaping the lives of many in Oshawa. There were the sit down strikes on GM's U.S. plants, which ended in the recognition by the company of the United Auto Workers Union. This was the first time a union had been recognized as a bar- gaining agent by any of the large mass - production corpor- ations. The first meeting was held we could trust. We decided to sign 15 members, the number necessary "to apply to Detroit for a charter, This was accomp- lished early in December of that year. Shortly after this the com- pany started setting prices for the new model and the usual trouble started in the plant. A union organizer was sent to Detroit from Oshawa in the person of Hugh Thompson. The plant was quickly organized; after elections for various com- mittees were held, several at- tempts were made to arrange meetings with management. This was unsuccessful; as a result our famous strike of April 1934, Nov. 11, 1936, in my home with There was still no easy road to success when our first agree- ment was signed. Some of the early meetings between mana- gement and unions developed in- to real dog - fights. We had} no union security. Stewards had} to collect dues in the plant. | Many members became dis-| heartened and dropped out of the union. However, a hard core kept the union alive so that we gradually got recognized and made gains. Within a few years all the auto companies we rej organized and also the feeder) plants. Basically, the struggle in the early days was about right of the workers to have a union, and once organized, to have} took place - after a two - week union security. y Arte in Canada (which He was first elected Canadian to Canadians. Everywhere 1867 1967 on the occasion of CANADA'S 100th BIRTHDAY - Serving Oshawa and District For Over Half of Canada's 100 Years The Oshawa General Hospital has been supported over the years by unselfish citizens devoted to a great ideal. The persistent effort of many splendid men and women of-varied walks of life resulted ina simple red brick three storey hospital building in 1910 -- Osh- awa's greatest community venture -- and has been responisible for many expansions in size and service -- from 16 beds in 1910 to 537 beds in 1967. Such community assistance is invaluable, and Oshawa General Hos- pital is unique in that to date it has always been debt free, com- munity owned and operated. As Canada enters a new century, we look forward to the continued support, which has been constant down through the years -- in order that we may keep pace with the ever growing demand for service to humanity, 1910 - 1967 SHAWA GENERAL HOSPITA PICTURED ABOVE ARE THE CENTENNIAL YEAR EXECUTIVE AND DELEGATES OF THE UNITED COUNCIL OF POLISH ORGANIZATIONS IN OSHAWA. Seated Left to Right: Rev. Father Antoni Bagsik, C.M.!. Chaplain, and priest of the R.C..$t. Hedwig's Church in Oshawa. Jan Drygala, M.M. Chairman U.C.P.0. and the delegate from the Gen. W. Sikorsid Polish Veterans' Association in Oshawa Standing Left to Right: Joseph Wisniewski, Treasurer U.C.P.0. and the delegate from the Polish National Union of Canada, Br. No. 7 in Oshawa. Walter Naklicki, Vice-Chairman U.C.P.0. and delegate from the Polish National Union of Canada, Br. No. 7 in Canada, Steve Krechowicz, delegate from the Gen. W. Sikorski Polish Veterans' Association in Oshawa. Wesley Giercki, Secretary U.C.P.O..and delegate from the Polish Alliance Friendly Society Br. No, 21 in Oshawa. Absent when picture was taken: Zygmont Androlajc, delegate to the U.C.P.0. from the Gen. W. Sikorskt Polish Veterans' Association in Oshawa, Walter Mazur, deleaate to the U.C.P.0. from the Polish Alliance Friendly Society Br. No. 21 in Oshawa, Eward Kolodziejczak, delegate to the U.C.P.0, from the Polish Alliance Friendly Society Br. 21 in Oshawa. Joseph Diugosz, delegate to the U.C.P.0. from the Polish National Union of Canada Br. No. 7 in Oshawa THE UNITED COUNCIL OF POLISH ORGANIZATIONS was founded in Oshawa, Dec., 1963 The Aims of the, Council Are: . Liaison between sister organizations without interference in the internal offairs of same. + Council will see that all important dates of istori on i imp ce, not only Polish, but also Canadian, will be duly recogn- ized, celebrated or commemorated under direc- tion of said Council, 3. To encourage the youth to give of their services 6 and leadership on these occasions, and that capable artists will be selected from all Polish ~ 5. The Council will be responsible for the repre~ sentation of the Polish Community outside their own ethnic group on all matters and occasions where the community is concerned, and @ united effort is required, but especially on such occasions as Canadian Centennial or Oshawe Folk Festival, where all citizenry is involved. . It will be the responsibility of the Council te see that traditions, culture, language, customs, etc., are maintained and kept alive, and at the pas ganged Sending y at large, and same time to encourage integration with the a aeue ' R rest of the citizens of other ethnic origins. 4. The Council, will, if possible, co-ordinote oll activities of the other groups and ascertoin thet there will be no clashing of activities by two or more groups. And finally, to make their contribution towards the development and betterment of our city end Canada, @ ST. HEDWIG'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH We are happy to participate in the Centennial observance of Confederation, As Canadians of Polish extraction we wish that each ethnic group and each individual in Canada would work with determination for "unity in diversity". "Let there be unity in what is necessary, freedom in what is unsettled and chority in each case." Let us work as brothers in rendering service to the great Canadian family. People of Oshawa possess all the qualifications to make this appeal a reality, A happy Centennial te each and everyone, -- REV. A, BAGSIK, OMI, Pastor, @ THE GEN. W. SIKORSKI POLISH VETERAN'S ASSOC. IN OSHAWA The Gen. W. Sikorski Polish Veterans Association in Oshawa was organized by a handful of First World Wor Veterans (about 5 of them) in 1933. The privileges of the organization were extended later to the members of the Armed Forces who fought in World War Two. Today the association has some one hundred members. It is the only ethnie group, as far os is known, which is recognized and has the veterans status, and the Province of Onterio Chorter, which allows the izations of other inti 9! Ontario, with the same rights and privileges as other Canadian V. is groups. The association has 86 acres of farm, used for picnics and social h in all iteble projects in support of community interest and welfare. The is well L and enjoys iT hip with the other veterans groups, end fits well into the community in which it operates ond belongs, end is proud to be Canadian, @ BRANCH 21 POLISH ALLIANCE FRIENDLY SOCIETY Bronch No. 21 is the first and oldest Polish organizetion in the city of Oshawa. At its inception, in 1925 Branch 21 had only 33 members. Today, there are over 165 active members, Members of the society cre proud to be Canadians and wish to extend sincere C ings to all © throughout this great country. @ POLISH NATIONAL UNION OF CANADA, BRANCH NO. 7 The Polish National Union of Canada, Branch No. 7, welcomes this opportunity to extend in this historic year of 1967 our sincere good wishes on Canado's 100 years of Confederation, The people of Polish origin are prove to be a part of this great land and heritage. Our hope is thet the future of our beloved country will exceed the past. The Message Published By: St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church and the following members of The United Council of Polish Organizations in Oshawa: The Gen, W, Sikorski Polish Veterans Association In Oshawa POLISH ALLIANCE FRIENDLY SOCIETY, BRANCH 21 POLISH NATIONAL UNION OF CANADA, BRANCH 7