Sawmill workers

Narrative of Surinder Singh discusses his personal history, journey travelling to Europe and Halifax on a ship. Singh also discusses an incident where passengers on the ship were denied entry to Canada because they were illegally attempting to enter Canada. Singh further mentions the various jobs he had in Canada once he obtained his work permit such as working in forestry to sawmills. He mentions his wages, opening his own construction company, immigration status, family and marriage. Singh also discusses working in union versus non union mills and his co-workers. He further discusses his health complications, challenges living in Canada, the economy and memories in Canada. Singh concludes by discussing his participation in an Akhand Paath that focused on giving back to the community.

Audio interview with Surinder Singh Sandhu conducted by Dr. Kusum Soni. Sandhu is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1967. He began working at Plumper Bay Sawmill in Victoria, B.C. He discusses why he immigrated from England to Canada and his experience working in sawmills. Sandhu also mentions the various jobs he had at sawmills, his wages, and his co-workers. He concludes by mentioning the food he ate and his leisure time.

Transcription of interview with Surinder Singh Sandhu in which he discusses why he immigrated from England to Canada and experience working in sawmills. Sandhu also mentions the various jobs he had at sawmills, his wages, his co-workers and concludes by mentioning the types of food he ate, and what he did in his leisure time.

Narrative of Surinder Singh Sandhu discusses his immigration history prior to coming to Canada, experience working in sawmills, and his wages. Sandhu also mentions his co-workers, the food he ate, and concludes by discussing his leisure time.

Audio interview with Sukhwinder Bolla conducted by Meena Bolla. Sukhwinder Bolla is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1984. He began working at Mission Shake and Shingle in Mission, B.C. He discusses his personal background, working in Canadian sawmills and the various roles he had in sawmills. Bolla also discusses his wages, his co-workers, discrimination in Canada and his hardships. He concludes by mentioning the advantages of working in sawmills and his life in Canada.

Transcription of interview with Sukhwinder Bolla discusses his personal background, working in Canadian sawmills and the various roles he had in sawmills. Bolla also discusses his wages, his co-workers, discrimination in Canada, and his hardships. He concludes by mentioning the advantages of working in sawmills and his life in Canada.

Narrative of Sukhwinder Bolla discusses his personal background, working in sawmills and the trucking industry. Bolla also mentions his wages, discrimination in Canada and the advantages of working in sawmills.

Audio interview with Sukh Cheema. Sukh Cheema is a Canadian citizen who came to Canada in 1969. He began working at Watkins Shake and Shingle Mill in Whonnock, B.C. He discusses his personal history, attending school in Canada, and his experience working in sawmills. Cheema also mentions his co-workers, the difference between union and non-unionized mills, and the types of work he did. He further discusses his leisure time, challenges, and hardships. Cheema concludes by mentioning the economy in the past and his family.

Transcription of interview with Sukhwinder Cheema in which he discusses his personal history, attending school in Canada, and his experience working in sawmills. Cheema also mentions his co-workers, the difference between union and non-unionized mills, and the type of work he did. He further discusses his leisure time, challenges, and hardships. Cheema concludes by mentioning the economy in the past and his family.

Narrative of Sukh Cheema discusses his educational background, experience working in sawmills, and the differences between union and non-unionized sawmills. Cheema also mentioned how he played sports in his leisure time, the people he worked with, and attending university in Canada. He concludes by mentioning the overall working conditions in sawmills.