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2 - THE OSHAWA TIMES, Wednesdoy, February 17, 1960 'GOOD EVENING By JACK GEARIN CLIFFORD PILKEY GIVES HIS VIEWS "Clifford Pilkey, former president of Local 222, UAW-CIO, gave his personal views today on some highly cofitroversial subjects -- such as red-baiting in Canadian unions, Canadian autonomy in the UAW, a medical health plan for all, and "the sins" of big business. : # ; Mr, Pilkey, one of the most controversial fig ures in Oshawa's trade un- jon world since the advent here of the CIO back in 1937, was calm and de- liberate as he discussed these subjects, He started right off by turning his heaviest guns of scorn and criticism on what he termed "the growing practice of red-baiting" in the unions. "l am not a member of the Communist party, or have I ever been a mem- ber," he said. "I have voted for the CCF party all of my adult life al ily member of the party, CLIFFORD PILKEY as well as being vice-presi- dent of the Oshawa CCF Party Riding Association." He said he has constantly supported the political program of the Canadian Labor Congress and hopes to be able to make his contribution to the new political party when it is formed in Canada. Red-baiting is the result of a "bankrupt leadership" that has nothing really to offer to the working man, he said, It is used by people who have really nothing to offer to the working man, but who hope to gain stature by playing on the emotions of the union electorate, he continued. Mr. Pilkey says the whole question of red-baiting can be summed up by quoting a paragraph recently published in the Toronto Star Weekly on January 30, 1960, as follows: CANADIAN AUTONOMY IN UAW "But it would be worse than naive for the West -- or for Canada -- to be misled by the strident voices of the professional anti-reds, or the sensation-seekers, or the ill-informed. In his few years in power, the late Senator McCarthy demonstrated to what lengths witch- hunts can be carried. In the circumstances the best policy is that long pursued by Ottawa and endorsed by the Canadian public-remain watchful, but avoid hysteria." Asked about Canadian autonomy in the UAW world, Mr. Pilkey said this was a subject that had been "blown up out of all proportions by those attempting to make political capital in our union." He said: "The Canadian autoworkers should have more say in 'their destiny within the framework of the Inter- national union. We have many problems in Canada that are peculiar to our American counterpart and what I'm saying is they must be given full recognition and support. All we, as Canadian autoworkers, are asking is a full share of the economic fruits of abundance and fair working conditions." When asked what this means in more tangible terms, he said: "We in the auto industry who are paid by the hour are constantly aware of the necessity of full employ- ment, Here in Oshawa we have been rather fortunate in respect to lay-offs (though we have had our share) but the cesspool of unemployment around us is an ever threat to our jobs. It is desirable for Big Business to have a pool of unemployed because it serves as an economic weapon on one hand and on the other it gives the company an opportunity to impose a faster work pace on the workers in the plant. And to illus- trate this point further, the General Motors Corp. made a real attempt to take advantage of the recession in the auto industry in the U.S. in 1858 by offering their employes a two-year extension in their collective bargaining agreement. Only through the steadfastness and loyalty to their unions were the workers able to avoid the atrocious attempt to capitalize on unemploy- ment." THE CRY OF BIG BUSINESS The most prevalent gimmick used by Big Business to deny the workers a just share of the increase in pro- ductivity, he continued, is to cry, "It's inflationary." "Because the labor movement does not control the press, public opinion is being channelled in that direc tion," he said. The workers are opposed to inflation and those people on fixed incomes are in a more desperate posi- tion. Mr. Pilkey continued: "In the first nine months of 1859, General Motors made over $750,000,000 in profits. This is the real key to inflation. We in the labor movement are convinced that the mightly corporations should make room out of their enormous profits, not just for a wage boost, and not just for no increase in prices, but for an actual price cut. This would do more to halt inflation than any other course. It would stimulate sales and reduce unemploy- ment throughout the industry, It would improve the position of our industry who are in competition with foreign imports both at home and abroad. What about the consumer? And whatever happened to that capitalist doctrine popularized by Big Business, that increased productivity benefits through more product for less money? Auto productivity is up. This would be a most advantageous time for the auto industry to announce a price cut." ASK HEALTH PLAN FOR ALL He says the Canadian government should be care- fully exploring the idea of a fully rounded out medical health plan for all, But in the interim, the corporations; such as GM etc., should assume their full responsibility to their employes by paying the full cost of the health security plans now in existence. "Who benefits most by guaranteeing the health of their employes wherever possible," he asked. "The worker finds today that he must dip into his pocket for additional money to pay for the doctor's bill or at © any rate purchase drugs at exorbitant rates. What is needed is a more comprehensive medical coverage where the workers income cannot be siphoned off by higher fees and used to subsidize the shortcomings of the pre- sent medical plans. Another question that might be asked of the Pre-paid hospital and Medical plans; "Why is the consumer and trade union movement not repre- sented on their various boards." Mr. Pilkey continued: "We the people who are paying the piper should at least be able to voice our opinion on what the tune should be. The matter of fact is the governing boards are either made up by hospital board members or medical societies and they alone de- termine the cost of the plan and what pre-paid benefits we should receive for our dollar. There are many prob- lems facing the working man and yes, every Canadian b CEYLON TEA PICKER NEW 1960 LEAF Ceylon Test In Democracy COMMONWEALTH 1960 ored in the last year by higher COLOMBO, Ceylon (Reuters) the quantity of exports declined. Ceylon today is a nation bewil-| Rubber experienced a mild dered by a year of high political boom during the year but the drama but hopeful of a new leaf climate for investment continued for the decade of the 1960s. | poor, Investment in tea machin- Many see elections to be held|ery in some cases went down to in March as the crucial point in|30 per cent. Ceylon's history as a modern in-| By October of last year there dependent state, a test which willl was an overseas trade deficit of decide whether democracy can|212,000,000 repuees ($42,720,000), be stabilized on this troubled is-/an all-time high. Facing a thump- land of 9,500,000 people. The present troubles culmin- ated in the assassination of Prime Minister Solomon Bandar- anaike last Sept. 26. During the last 3% years, through several experiments with|bottle. One of the few bright spots socialism the machinery of law|was in earnings from dollar tour- and order went out of gear, and|ists, running at their highest in as a result of conflicting forces|10 years, within the cabinet, democracy it-| While unemployment reached self hung in the balance. its peak figure labor was restive ELECTION MARCH 19 during the year and the loss of Prime Minister Wijeyananda/man-days by strikes proved to be Dahanayake, who took over on|the highest since 1947, the most Bandaranaike's death, dissolved| costly being waterfront stoppages Parliament and called a general|in Colombo's harbor. election for March 19. He fired] The cost of living went up 10 cabinet ministers. mainly because of the strikes and The decision to hold an election|the loss of large food cargoes. had almost universal approval Delays in the port led to higher but it resulted in the sudden|freight charges. sprouting of a large number, The 1959 homicide rate reached of mushroom political parties.|a new high with 590 murders re- There are 23, many with vague ported to the police and the gov- policies and few supporters. {ernment promptly reintroduced The six leading contenders are|the death penalty suspended the Democratic Party founded three years earlier. recently by Dahanayake himself,| However black the picture, the Bandaranaike's Freedom Party,|fact that Ceylon is on the thresh- the former ruling United National old of important changes gives Party and three on the left: the|rise to optimism. Trotskyites, the Marxist United] A new Parliament and a new Front and the Communists. government is expected, if all Though the three right-wing|goes well, to re-establish confi parties profess to favor par-|dence and restore law and order liamentary socialism, all are/which have suffered in recent against further n at i o nalization|years. There are signs that the and the prospect of them gaining country is alive to the vital im- a joint majority heartened the portance of stability and discip- business community. |line in the coming year and the EXPORTS DECLINED |trends are that economic devel- Ceylon's major exports -- tea, | opment may get under way rubber and coconut--were fav- again. ing budgetary deficit, the govern. of items. Even arrack, the potent local brew made of fermented coconut milk or rice mash, went citizen, that will take time and rational people with a sincere understanding of our needs, to solve our com- plex problems." Mr. Pilkey said that if the labor movement is to make its contribution there must be maximum unity and solidarity among its members. There must be room. for constructive criticism, fair play and a real oppor- tunity for the democratic principles we so dearly cherish to operate to the fullest." Referring to those who personally attack him and his supporters, Mr. Pilkey referred to an answer once given by Sir John A. MacDonald: "If you want to find the best apple tree in an orchard, look for the one with the most sticks and stones under it." By E. C. B, WIJEYESINGHE |prices in the world market, but|g up by two rupees (27 cents) a|§ INTERPRETING THE NEWS Russia By ED SIMON Canadian Press Staff Writer During Nikita Khrushchev's stay in India he has done his val- fant best to disprove the political axiom that the grievances of to- day outweigh those of yesterday. 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