International Woodworkers of America
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Narrative of Jagtar Singh Mann which discusses his educational background, his work in sawmills and the various positions he held, as well as his work as a house builder. Mann also discusses a recent human rights issue he fought for, when he was ordered to remove his turban to work and he refused.
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Photo of International Woodworkers of America (IWA) members at the final membership meeting of Local 1-217.
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Photos of Jim Kinnaird, Mike Kramer, and Gerry Stoney addressing a union meeting. Jim Kinnaird, BC Federation of Labour President, Mike Kramer, BC Federation of Labour Secretary- Treasurer and Gerry Stoney (bottom left photo), President of IWA Local 1-357 (New Westminster) addressed a union meeting. Stoney was the key connection between the CFU and the BC labour movement.
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Photo of IWA members during a protest.
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Creator: Jones, Art
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Photo of Ranjit Singh and delegates at the IWA District Council No. 1 Convention in Vancouver. Ranjit Singh, seated at right, received an enormous ovation from delegates when he contrasted the Canadian and Indian labour movements.
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Group photo of IWA Shop Stewards at Richmond Lumber.
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Group photo of Harry Bains, 3rd Vice President (standing third from the left) and unidentified IWA executives.
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Creator: Keeton, Dan
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Group photo of members of IWA Local 1-357 walking the picket line at North Mitchell Lumber in Agassiz.
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The story at a glance published by the BC Lumberworker.
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International Woodworkers of America BC Locals map by the BC Labour Heritage Centre.