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:: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 ::

British Columbia Provincial Council of Carpenters TO: CARPENTERS LOCAL UNIONS ACROSS CANADA

On March 20, 2003, the Supreme Court of British Columbia found that the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America acted in bad faith during attempts to force restructuring in BC.

The ruling by Madame Justice Brown is not only a defeat for the International; it is a condemnation of the strong-arm tactics of Vice-President Jim Smith and General President Douglas McCarron. Already desperately lacking membership support, the International has now failed in their attempts to use the courts to muscle their way into BC.

First launched by the International in 2000, the case included a trial where Smith, McCarron, Dan McCarthy and other plaintiffs testified along with myself and other defendants. While ultimately about preserving membership rights and restructuring, the case proceedings touched on nearly every aspect of our struggle for autonomy from the International.

We know that this ruling will give strength, both legal and political, to pro-autonomy forces across Canada. A copy of the ruling is available at www.carpentersunionbc.com

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me at 604.437.0471.

In solidarity,
L. G. (Len) Embree
President

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