Plans to stage a wrestling bout to raise funds are dropped because of the large financial outlay necessary to hold the event.

Some members express concern at the meeting that efforts to affiliate with IAFF are rushed, but the required number of signatures are obtained to procure a charter.

A request to the Chief for an increase and standardization of wages is authorized by the membership.

Volunteers ineligible for IAFF membership pay 40 cents dues instead of 60 cents monthly dues.

The IAFF Charter application is ratified after any dissenting members have the opportunity to have their names removed (nobody dissents).

A motion is passed requiring all IAFF business to be dealt with at the end of members meetings.

Arrangements for the presentation of the IAFF charter are finalized.

Secretary is instructed to write a letter to the chiefs of the various areas and ask them to include in their 1935 budgets a substantial increase in wages.

Discussion on appointing a Chaplain begins (rejected February, 1935)

The two-meeting system is discontinued in favour of the one-meeting system because of poor attendance.

Four of the five Mt. Dennis men resign from the Voluntary Death Benefit Fund failing an acceptable settlement with the PFOFF.

Ten cents per member is contributed to the London Typographical Union.

A delegate sent to Labour Research Bureau conference.

Grievances regarding the failure of the Chief to grant a day off because of a shift change, and a man being given two days off for driving too fast to a call are taken up by the executive board.

The Association sends a letter to the Chief requesting that civilian clothes destroyed while fighting fires be replaced by the department.

A motion is passed to request that the Chief "get insurance to cover a doctor's examination for men not sick enough to be off duty, and whose conditions would be aggravated by exposure."

Elections for 1936 - President: Ed McNeely, 1st Vice-President: Leonard Mead, 2nd Vice President: Sam Parson, 3rd Vice President: Bert Hoare, Secretary Treasurer: Art Rollinson.

Dance profits of $9.90 are raised to be used to get a room and provide refreshments at the Royal York Hotel at the Toronto Fire Fighters Dance, January 29th.

Widows' pensions discussed with Local 113 President George Cowan after Toronto negotiates this benefit.

Grievances are required to be submitted in writing to Local 411.

Concerns are raised about insurance coverage when a fire fighter has his glasses broken and two front teeth knocked out at a fire, and Workmen's Compensation or insurance refuses to pay.

Meeting dates are changed to the second Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m.

The Civic Employees union invited the fire fighters to a joint meeting to discuss various matters affecting our welfare.

A dance at the Savarin Hotel in January is approved.

1937 Executive Elections - President: Ed O. McNeely, Vice President: George Mead, 2nd Vice President: William Farr, 3rd Vice President: Harry Saunders, Secretary-Treasurer: Art Rollinson.

Rules for a York Township Fireman's manual are considered.

Honourary Membership for Reeve Marsh Magwood is approved.

A letter is sent to Mr. William Rand (Remington Rand) protesting his treatment of his employees.

The Secretary-Treasurer of the Labour Research Institute is invited to speak on the benefits of affiliating with them. The Local joins.

The Fire Chief addresses the membership about the appointments of men in charge of the shifts in the halls, and states that they have the authority to be in charge and must be obeyed. He also suggests that the Association make a donation to the Coronation Committee of each Ward, which is complied with.

The members adopt a suggestion by Fire Chief Woods that in the future all local meetings be held at Mt. Dennis hall so that in case of fire, a quicker response can be made.

Local 411 submits a resolution that the vote of delegates assembled at the PFOFF Convention be final, and the system of referendum votes be discontinued.

Ed Bevis from Local 113 addresses the meeting and swears in the new members.

$2.00 is donated to Tannery Workers, Local 8 (Toronto) in their fight against the A. R. Clarke Co.

York Fire Fighters are invited to attend the Local 113 picnic in Port Dalhousie (none were allowed the time off).

Brothers Cowan, Bell and Hanna of Local 113 address the night meeting.

The number of Local 411 members now 37.

The association enters a team in the Fireman's Relay at the CNE Labour Day Games. York comes fourth.

There is discussion overspending on uniforms for the team ($11.50 is spent, but only $5.00 is allowed for spending on any one item during the vacation period according to the proposed Constitution).

A resolution passes requiring hall stewards to post notices on any proposed extra expenditures during the vacation period.

The PFOFF takes out a charter with the IAFF, and all new members must belong to both organizations.

The Great War Veterans Association of the York Township Fire Department is established as a social organization.

The Chief addresses the meeting seeking a preference for overcoats or pea jackets. Overcoats won 16 - 10.

A motion is passed that matters pertaining to shifts be only voted on by the shifts affected, and that this be included in the Constitution.

Eight York Township firemen attend the funeral of Fire Fighter W. Semper of the Forest Hill F.D.

A representative attends the Oshawa Fire Fighters Annual Ball as their guest.

Election of Officers: President: Charles Langford, Vice President: Alf Durling, 2nd Vice President: George Mason, 3rd Vice President: Joseph Gray, Secretary-Treasurer: Percy Hill.

A report on the dance held at the Columbus Hall with a union orchestra and lunch provided. Receipts: $207.80. Deficit: $89.53.

Letters of thanks are sent to the Fire Chief and Members of Council who supported a wage increase for fire fighters.

A delegate is selected to attend the initial meeting of the proposed Ontario Federation of Labour.

The Secretary is instructed to write a letter to J. W. Buckley in support of protests to the Padlock Act.

Reeve McRae is given an Honourary Membership.

Local 411 supports the concept of a provincial labour federation, after sending a delegate to the initial meeting, . (Local 113 opposes it)

A motion to hold a poultry euchre before Christmas (if permission is obtained from the Chief of Police) is passed.

Election of Officers for 1939 - President: Sam Parson, Vice President : Alf Durling, 2nd Vice President: Harry Saunders, 3rd Vice President: Roy Thompson, Secretary-Treasurer: Percy Hill.

A motion is passed preventing any member to give interviews to any newspaper in connection with the business of the Local, unless approved by the President.

Local 411 supports operating engineers strike by endorsing boycott of Silverwoods products.

The Fire Chief urges off-shift members to co-operate more, or he will have to cancel long weekend privileges.

Local 411 supports CCF and TDLC bills giving the right to labour to organize.

$5.00 is donated to York Township Unemployed Union.

Constitution changes:

No officer above the rank of Captain is eligible for active membership, but may be assessed $5.00 in advance for honourary membership.

Reeve to be made an honourary member each year.

A brief is submitted to Council regarding increased salaries.

A motion is passed allowing 25 cents for transportation to anyone on Local 411 business in the Toronto area.

The grievance committee is asked to contact the Chief to obtain a definition of a day or night off (including duty exchanges), and to look for a uniform rule in the halls on wheel washing.

A motion is passed "that any active fireman, whether he be permanent or volunteer, on active service overseas, this Local will pack and send one box per month of small necessities to the value of not more than three dollars."

The executive approaches the Fire Chief to try to have the present insurance policy enlarged to cover diseases listed in an IAFF circular sent to all locals.

The members make recommendations to the Fire Chief about school fire drills, suggesting that students be trained to go through cloak rooms and pick up coats and hats in cold weather.

Election of Officers - President: Sam Parson, 1st Vice President: Bob Brown, 2nd Vice President: Alex Denholm, 3rd Vice President: Alf Durling, Secretary: Percy Hill

This resolution passed: In view of present and possible future unsettled conditions, along with the increased cost of living, be it resolved that this Association immediately create a Welfare committee to ensure the fulfillment of the promise of the 1937 Council to increase our wages $50. per year to a maximum of $1750 per year. To have increased the sick time allowance, and to generally handle all matters pertaining to the good and welfare of the Association members when ordered so to do by a majority vote.

The Sports and Dance committees are combined into one Social Committee.

Two punches are purchased for the stewards at Fairbank and Humbercrest for use with dues cards.

A grievance is taken up with the Chief after he checks with the switchboard operator to see if a fire fighter attended a call.

Arrangements are made to have Voluntary Death Benefit Fund payments made for any member of the Local who enlisted for active service.

50 cents worth of gas stamps are purchased.

Art Rollinson is elected to the Legislative Committee of the Toronto District Labour Council.

Money orders not to exceed $3.00 are sent instead of the "box of necessities" mandated on August 26, 39 since the boxes tended to go missing.

A motion to appoint a member to work with one member of the Silverthorn Social Club to approach the Chief of Police to obtain his permission to raise money for soldiers connected with the fire department through bingos.

A vote of confidence is taken in the President with respect to expenses. He remains in office.

A motion passes to buy rings with the International emblem for two members who enlist in the RCAF.

Letters are sent to the wives of the two RCAF volunteers offering the service of Local 411 members for repairs, etc. around their homes.

Two brothers from the Port Arthur Local now with the RCAF attend the regular meeting.

Social Committee institutes the York Township Fire Fighters Soldiers Comfort Fund.

The Welfare Committee is mandated to convince Council to grant "a substantial bonus for this year of not less than $50.00 each for all employees who have been on the department before 1937," and to approach the Chief to see if the cost of telephones can be taken care of by the department.

Election of Officers: President: Fred Ketteringham, Vice President: Art Rollinson, 2nd Vice President: Harry Saunders, 3rd Vice President: Robert Good, Secretary-Treasurer: Percy Hill.

A letter is sent to the Chief asking that he give every encouragement to members of the department who desire to join His Majesty's forces.

The Welfare Committee is urged to endeavor to secure an increase in wages and holiday period, and to take up the question of telephones and an exposure clause in he insurance policy.

A motion is passed "to take the above issues up directly with Council, and that no entertaining of Council be done, as in the past this method has failed to benefit us." The committee met with Council on February 3rd.

A grievance regarding quitting time and cleaning the trucks after late day runs is launched.

The positions of 2nd and 3rd Vice Presidents are deleted, and replaced by board members

The Wartime Wages Policy is received by Local 411 and sent to the Welfare Committee.

The Radio Committee is authorized to purchase four new radios on time payments. If no allowance can be made for the old radios, they are to be tuned over to the forces.

Local 411 wrote to the Chief requesting that any requests for off-duty firemen for special events be in writing through Local 411.

Due to the blackout, the regular evening meeting is changed to from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

A 9:00 a.m. change of shift on Sundays from Nov. 2nd to Mar. 29th is requested from the Fire Chief.

Local 411 sold Christmas cards; profits split among the Local fund, Soldiers Comfort Fund and British Fire Fighters Relief fund.

An application for Membership is received for Sam McKittrick. He is initiated October 8, 1941.

Brother Sgt. Langford is presented with a ring bearing the IAFF emblem.

The Welfare Committee is instructed to meet with the Fire Chief to discuss what action he would take regarding members of the department wishing to volunteer for overseas firefighting, as to granting leave of absence, enlistment pay, etc.

The President attended a meeting at city hall in support an increase in allowances to soldiers' dependents.

Total contributions to BFFRF to this date from Local 411 - $443.91

Election of Officers: President: Ketteringham, Vice President: Kimber, Executive Board: Campbell, Saunders, Secretary Treasurer: Hill.

Cigarettes are sent to members, volunteers and ex-volunteers overseas paid for from the Comfort Fund.

$118.00 profit from Christmas card sales is divided between the BFFRF and the Soldiers Comfort Fund.

A salary increase for the last ten men hired is taken up with the Chief.

$5.00 is donated to the Red Cross.

A motion passes for Local 411 to participate in a round table meeting of all Township employees groups.

The Local asks the Chief for the use of the new ladder truck for the Labour Day Parade.

Election of Officers: President: Ketteringham, Vice President: Saunders, Executive Board: Smart, Durling, Secretary Treasurer: Hill.

"Local sons and daughters" are included in the list for chocolates and cigarettes, and a Christmas gift is also provided for Joan Mason.

Vice President Preston addressed the members regarding the proposed Fire Departments Hours and Wages Act.

Expenses are now available to members on Association business at the discretion of executive board.

Old radios are ordered sold, or given to the armed forces.

$5.00 donated to Chinese War Relief fund.

Local 411 requests Chief to post all orders on notice boards.

An allowance for off-shift fires is requested.

Local 411 sends a letter to the Premier of Ontario requesting that civic employees be included in the Collective Bargaining Bill.

Les Logie is initiated into Local 411.

Mr. Beach of the Workmen's Compensation Board addresses the members on WCB benefits.

Local 411 requests Council to have fire fighters covered by Workmen's Compensation.

The Amalgamated York Township Employees Council is established, with representation from Local 411.

A vacancy on the executive board arises after Brother Smart enlists.

The Township introduces resolution that employees must notify the doctor selected within their district within 24 hours of absence through illness. The executive points out that an individual does not have to accept the doctor's treatment.

Council investigates Workmen's Compensation for fire fighters, but rejects the request continuing with the Township's Accident Policy.

Motion passed by the Executive Board that it is not prepared to support any one individual temporary man for a permanent position.

A proposed salary scale "to a maximum of $1800.00 be reached in four years in place of the current eight year period" is endorsed by the membership.

Members vote in favour of requesting a Board of conciliation "if a definite favourable reply is not received" with respect to wages, payment for telephones, and coverage under WCB.

Members instruct the secretary to investigate the Community Hospital Plan.

Debate on a proposed dance for February at the Royal York is discussed with several motions and amendments arising. There is also little support for a dance for the Amalgamated Employees Council.

Gifts are purchased for the Joan Mason and the children of enlisted fire fighters.

$5.00 each is donated to the Queen Mary Hospital and the Hospital for Sick Children.

Local 411 is authorized to purchase tickets to the Amalgamated Employees Council Dance for the wives of any enlisted members.

At the request of the Beverage Dispensers, letters are sent to the Prime Minister and Premier protesting the rationing of beer.

A letter is sent to Chief Ward of Weston thanking him for his co-operation in allowing dance ticket sales in Weston.

Dissatisfied with the Amalgamated Employees request for a $1.00 per week increase, the membership mandates the Welfare Committee to meet with Council directly.

A substitution is authorized for the President so that he can address the night meeting.

B. Barker and C. Garland of the Civic Employees Union address the members at the executives' invitation, explaining that their business agent did refer to the fire fighters, but didn't mean any harm with their statements. The members accept the explanation, and a letter to that effect is sent to the Civic Employees Union.

The Fire Departments Hours of Labour Act is adopted, after amendments are recommended and accepted by the PFOFF and IAFF. The Chief agreed to comply with the terms of the legislation.

Christmas card sales for 1944 are approved with a prize of three dollars being awarded to the one who sells the most.

100 blank membership application forms are ordered.

Local 411 urges other members of the Employees Associations in the Township to affiliate with the A.F.L.

All members are requested to fill out a membership application form so that Local 411 can have a uniform record on file.

Four dozen cups are purchased for the fire halls.

Jack Banks' application for membership is accepted.

Election of Officers: President: Art Rollinson, Vice President: Alf Durling, Executive Board: Les Logie, R. Good.

Chief inaugurates new holiday system.

An inquiry is made as to whether sick pay allowance could be added to pension or death benefit in the case of sudden illness or death.

Permission is granted by the Fire Chief to use the Fairbank hall for the February Meeting so a National Film Board film can be shown.

Meetings are moved to Mt. Dennis Fire Hall.

A motion is passed to give members retiring at pensionable age $25.00, and another to provide all retiring members with honourary membership in the Local.

The question of Brother Joseph Smith's retirement is referred to the Social Committee.

A motion to hold the local meetings outside the fire halls is defeated.

Substitutes are approved for delegates to the PFOFF Convention.

The Welfare Committee is instructed to ask Council for time off for convention delegates at their first appearance before Council in 1946 (The Chief to be informed before it is place before Council).

A letter is sent to Council "deploring the misleading report published in the Evening Telegram of June 6th regarding firemen being the worst offenders in accepting part time jobs."

The President thanked the members for "the splendid way they turned out for the Labour Day Parade."

Suggestions are made" that Local 411 march in the Labour Day Parade as a Local, and that consideration be made to hire a band, and purchase a banner and refreshments."

A motion to appoint a member of the executive to all committees is passed. The motion specified that as the Officers are elected to conduct the business of the Local, they should have more responsibility than they have had in the past.

A motion requiring the incoming executive "to take up the issue of pensions as one of their first duties, and for all members to gather any data possible in the meantime is passed."

The question of holidays for employees returning from the Armed Forces is ordered to be taken up with the Employees Federation.

A raffle for hockey tickets to fund Labour Day celebrations is suggested.

Members request a higher grade of material for uniforms, and the possibility of a four-piece uniform fitted on before they are finished.

$50.00 is donated to Local 200 United Auto Workers for the Ford Strike Fund.

Letters are written to Members of Parliament protesting the use of Provincial and RCMP against the Windsor strikers.

Election of Officers: President: Alf Durling, Vice President: Bill Kimber, Executive Board: Cliff Rigby and Charles Patching, Secretary-Treasurer: Percy Hill.

$25.00 is donated to the Brown Bread Employees Strike Fund.

A Christmas card is purchased and signed by all available members to be sent to Local 411's only retired member.

PFOFF Director George Marshall from London and IAFF 13th District Vice President Preston attended the night meeting.

Local 411 replies to an appeal for funds for Labour Legislation seeking a 40-hour week by suggesting that since Toronto Fire Fighters just achieved a 56 hour week, it is quite possible funds will have to be raised to obtain a 48 hour work week for firemen.

A new brief case is approved for the secretary.

A report on the Ford strike is posted in the fire halls.

The secretary reports he can't find a new brief case.

Local 411 informed the Silverthorn Legion that it would not object to them being given permission to have a carnival on Keele Street.

$10.00 is donated to the Strike Fund of the United Textile Workers Local 103 of Carleton Place, Ontario.

A letter is sent to the Ontario Firemen's Association stating that it would be impossible to hold a convention in York Township due to housing conditions.

$50.00 expenses is granted to each of the two delegates of the PFOFF Convention in London after a motion to provide $75.00 is rejected when the President cast the deciding vote after a tie.

Brother Langford is welcomed back to the meeting after a long absence in the Armed Forces.

A 50 cent per member donation is approved for renovations to the Labour Temple.

The sum of 25 cents per man is approved to be spent for refreshments for members fighting a fire of four hours duration or more, subject to the approval of the Fire Chief.

$5.00 is donated to the Mt. Dennis Juvenile Baseball League.

Certificates in recognition of War Services from the Washington Office are presented to Brothers Langford and Smart.

A motion to reprimand members of the local who participate in fighting fires while off shift is passed.

The membership instructs Local 411 to take up the issue of a 48 hour week.

Roy Thompson is presented with his IAFF certificate for war service.

A letter is sent to the Fire Chief and Council thanking them for the use of the equipment during the Labour Day Parade, "expressing hope that this policy will be continued in the future."

$5.00 each is donated to the Rubber Workers and Electrical Workers Strike Funds.

Local 411 is instructed to approach the Fire Chief to see if better lighting conditions can be obtained in the fire halls.

A long debate is held on whether to accept the Fire Chief's request for members to respond to serious fires while off shift until there are sufficient personnel to implement the 56 hour week. The decision is put off until the opinions of Provincial President and the honourary members who are lawyers are consulted.

A delegate is sent to a luncheon to honour British Trade Unionist Sam Watson at the King Edward Hotel. Cost, $2.00.

A $1.00 sheet of stamps is purchased from the National Federation of Labour Youth.

Election of Officers: President: Alf Durling, Vice President: Campbell, Executive Board: C. Gilbert, L. Mead, Secretary-Treasurer: P. Hill.

Two delegates from Local 411 are approved to attend the Ontario Provincial Federation of the Trades and Labour Congress Convention at the Labour Temple. Substitutions and out of pocket expenses are provided

A motion to endeavor to have the length of past services regarding pensions be reduced from 20 years to 10 years is passed.

A resolution offering for Local 411 members to respond to serious fires off duty for one year in exchange for a 56 hour shift is soundly defeated.

Local 411 members performed a "chore" for retired Brother Joe Smith, involving the "procurement of wood assisted by an A. Killock and A. Dunlop."

The issues of supplying equipment for each man, transporting equipment and bedding when relieving, and providing lockers for Humbercrest are raised with the Chief.

An amended motion is passed allowing the Executive "to invite Brothers Dunlop and Preston to accompany our delegation when they appear before Council on the issue of shorter hours."

Local 411 is instructed to take strong action regarding the Staff Association. If it fails to affiliate with organized labour within two months, Local 411 will urge them to withdraw from the York Township Employees Federation.

A motion is passed for Local 411 to pay a special levy of 25 cents per member to the Trades and Labour Congress of Canada for organization purposes.

$5.00 is donated to the Fisherman's Strike Fund.

An IAFF Honourary Card is presented to Brother R. MacFarlane.

Letters are sent to the Prime Minister and York Township M.P. 's protesting the treatment of the Canadian Corps of Overseas Fire Fighters.

A policy change is accepted that the President automatically be the first delegate to PFOFF Conventions, along with two delegates to represent Local 411 providing the necessary funds are available.

A Bargaining Committee is established with all of the executive board plus two members elected from the general body.

A delegation is sent to Council to find out why members in the lower salary brackets have not received their annual increment based on the classification agreed upon.

A delegation attends the PFOFF Convention in Belleville.

A fireman's ball team is entered n the York Township league with the Local donating $50.00.

Dues are increased by 10 cents per month to cover the cost of increased PFOFF dues.

The Constitution and Welfare Corporation rules are ordered printed and posted in the halls.

Local 411 files for arbitration under the Fire Departments Act because of Council's long delay.

A proposed entertainment by the Silverthorn Legion Band for the patients at the Weston Sanitarium is approved.

Two delegates are prepared to attend a meeting of Toronto and district firemen in view of a metropolitan area being formed.

Arbitrator W. M. Magwood is authorized to proceed to arbitration, and to issue statements for publication in the local and city papers at any time he feels it is advisable.

The Local paid the per capita tax and donations for Joe Smith for 1948

A motion passes to obtain a copy of Roberts Rules of Order.

Hogarth Press, the only union printer in the Township, is selected for all of Local 411's printing.

The issue of having enough lockers for every man is brought up to the Fire Chief.

The rate of 75 cents per hour is approved for reliefs (to a maximum of $7.50).

A delegation from Local 411 attends a meeting with the Ontario Premier and Cabinet Ministers and the Ontario Provincial Federation of the Trades and Labour Congress.

A letter of thanks is sent to Chief Woods for his co-operation during the past year.

2 % of the proceeds from the dance are deposited to the Welfare Corporation.

A motion is passed "that we cooperate as far as possible with the Cafeteria and Restaurant Employees to request union service while dining out."

Bargaining proposals are discussed and voted on.

A letter is sent to Council indicating the Locals intent to bargain for 1949. Elections: President: William Simpson, Vice President: Bill Kimber, Executive Board: Ed. McNeely, Robert Billing, Secretary-Treasurer: Percy Hill.

Mr. De Rock of the Fire Marshal's Office is made an Honourary Member for 1949.

The Township has still not been followed through on several clauses in the 1948 arbitration award.

Members vote to bargain for a minimum $3000 salary for 1949.

A committee to investigate establishing a credit union is established, Robert Billing elected Chair.

A bonus of $5.00 for the man in each hall who sold the most dance tickets is announced.

Local 411 purchases 5 shares in the newly-established Credit Union.

A relay team is established for the Labour Day Sports Meet.

Local 411 sends a letter to the Labour Day Committee informing them that they will take part in the Labour Day Parade; "but due to the method of judging the marchers in the past, we shall not be competing for the trophy for uniformed participants."

An offer for the "senior man to sit as a relief officer without extra remuneration" is turned down by the membership.

A request is made to the Fire Chief for permission to work for a member who is out of sick credits.

A motion to send a letter to a Mrs. Jones, who lost her two children and her husband in a house fire, is defeated.(Note: Mrs. Jones would be my Great-Aunt)

The members instructed union Officers who have men relieving them to make it clear to their reliefs that they are responsible for hall work.

The membership votes to accept the invitation of the Commander of Zone D2, Royal Canadian Legion, to take part in Armistice Day celebrations.

Brother Langford is presented with a withdrawal card, and a tooled leather wallet.

Questions of bargaining arise for clarification: Can an Arbitration Board change a clause in an agreement not placed before them? Why is the Deputy Chief not given retroactive pay?

A request to bargain for 1950 is sent to Council .

Health and safety issues: laundering of bedding, replacement of "unsanitary" pillows, and proper lighting for the halls are taken up with the Chief.

Rubber coats and rule books are still not provided per the 1948 agreement.

Election of Officers: President: Bill Simpson, Vice President: R. Billing, Executive Board: Chapman, Meddings, Secretary-Treasurer: P. Hill.

A motion replacing the Bargaining Committee with experienced Business Agents is sent back for consideration.

A voluntary collection is taken up to provide the three retired members with turkeys.

Vice President J. Thompson of the PFOFF installs the officers of Local 411.

Several motions involving arrears, payment of dues and the VDBF are considered.

Local 411 approaches the Chief about allowing motion pictures to be shown in the halls, and to allow the projector operator to travel to the halls while on duty.

Local 411 asks that a special meeting of the Metropolitan Area Committee be called.

Members call for a revised Constitution,

40% of the dance receipts are earmarked for the Welfare Corporation

A petition to the Hon. Louis St. Laurent regarding the atom bomb is circulated throughout the halls.

Local 411 investigates the installation of TV sets in the halls.

$5.00 per active member is assessed to give Brother Magwood an honourarium for his legal work.

A motion to fine members 50 cents for using profane language at a meeting is defeated.

The Constitution is accepted as amended, including new language addressing delegates to conventions and members of other departments who are Local 411 affiliates.

Local 411 calls a meeting of the elected delegates of the surrounding municipalities of the Metro Area Committee.

$5.00 is donated to the Federated Association of Letter Carriers, and the United Nations Appeal for Children.

Ten cents per member contributing is given to the March of Dimes.

Local 411 given the mandate to proceed to arbitration with C. L. Dubbin as Association nominee.

Local 411 sent $25.00 to the Manitoba Relief Fund.

Local 411 requests the use of a truck and a department car for the Labour Day Parade.

Local 411 sends $25.00 to the Manitoba Relief Fund.

Fund raising draw tickets from other departments (including volunteers) are sent around to the fire halls. (Note: previously draw tickets were returned to whomever sent them).

A letter is sent to Council requesting that pension payments and seniority be maintained for any members of the Local on reserve lists for military duty.

$10.00 is advanced to the Association Softball Team.

$458.40 of the dance proceeds are transferred to the Welfare Corporation.

A request for a cost of living bonus is made to Council.

Local 411 notifies Council of its intent to bargain a 1951 agreement.

Members pass a motion to buy three TV's, one for each station.

Local 411 sends regrets to the Royal Canadian Legion's invitation to participate in Remembrance Day services because members did not receive new uniforms.

Members are given a report on the suspension of Local 113 by the president, as given to him by PFOFF President D. Forgie.

Election of Officers: President: R. Billing, Vice-President: F. Smart, Executive Board: J. Gilman, A. Keech, Secretary-Treasurer: E. McNeely.

Meetings of the Greater Toronto Firefighters are ongoing.

Chief Woods is assessed $1.20 per year per capita tax for honourary membership.

A rotating holiday schedule is proposed.

Constitution and By-laws are ordered to be printed in book form, a copy to be distributed to each member.

Cash boxes are purchased for the stewards so that punches can be locked up.

Assistant hall stewards are approved.

The purchase of a typewriter for the local is approved.

A later offer of $200.00 (the same accepted by the York Township Police) is accepted.

Requests are made that the department pay for chauffeurs' licenses.

An appeal for clothing, and a donation of $50.00 are granted to a family who are victims of a fire.

The position of Assistant Treasurer is established for Local 411.

The President resigns due to health.

The rank of Acting Lieutenant, at half the difference between the salary of a Lieutenant and Fire Fighter 1st Class for a probationary period of six months, is requested by the Association.

An IAFF tooled wallet, an honourarium plus one silver dollar per year of past service is voted for the retiring Secretary-Treasurer.

A second wallet, made by a Sunnybrook veteran, is raffled off at 25 cents a ticket with the proceeds going to the maker.

A motion passes requiring Local 411 to pay the dues of any member who is off duty by reason of sickness or injury for more than one month.

Local 411 sponsors a fire fighters baseball team.

The 18th annual ball shows a profit of $985.09.

An engraved Ronson lighter is presented to Past President Billing.

A motion is passed to approach the Chief about abolishing inspections at change of shift.

Local 411 votes to take care of certain medical expenses with respect to a disputed Compensation case for an honourary member.

Three delegates attended the PFOFF Convention in Hamilton.

Election of Officers: President: Norm Munro, Vice President: Robert Campbell, Executive Board: R. Chapman, Victor Reid, Secretary-Treasurer: Ed McNeely.

Letters are sent to several citizens thanking them for "comforts provided at the Lyons Furniture fire on Labour Day."

A motion is passed requesting the Council to have a physician in attendance at 2nd alarm fires.

A proposal to fine off-duty members who do not attend the Labour Day Parade is passed, then referred to the Executive.

Three members are suspended for non-payment of dues with the provision that Council not be given official notice for three days.

1951 bargaining proposals are discussed.

Members ask to negotiate the ability to live anywhere in the metropolitan area.

Parity with City of Toronto Fire Fighters is recommended.

The following motion passed unanimously: ...that the Secretary write the Greater Toronto Firefighters Committee urging that this committee be continued as in our opinion this committee has a definite duty if and when amalgamation becomes a fact, and to enquire why and how this committee has been dissolved.

Members reject the proposal, and vote in favour of proceeding to arbitration if their original request for salaries is not accepted.

Grants and donations are held in abeyance pending the possibility of going to arbitration.

The secretary is voted an honourarium of $100.00 for services rendered.

Motions disallowing any member of Local 411 to receive a door prize or spot dance at the Annual Ball, and to have no cocktail bar on the dance floor pass.

A motion to move association meetings to an independent hall fails.

Copies of the IAFF booklet The Professional Fire Fighter are ordered, and sent to members of council.

Since there is no softball team this year, the equipment is ordered donated to a children's team or unorganized group.

Members vote that the Local authorize no parade except the Labour Day Parade, Remembrance Day Parade and fire fighters' funerals for members off duty. (Members may participate as individuals if they desire).

Election of Officers: President: Robert Campbell, Vice President: Alfred Durling, Executive Board: Chapman, Ward, Secretary-Treasurer: E. McNeely.

Two members of the bargaining committee who are not members of the executive board are removed from the committee by motion.

Fred Young, Arthur Michael Beardshall and Gordon Adams are initiated into Local 411.

Cheques for $100.00 are sent to retired Local 411 members for Christmas.

Bargaining Committee requests parity with TFD scale, and requests each member of Local 411 to send the Secretary the reasons why each should receive the City of Toronto scale.

A motion to abolish cleaning under the apparatus received no seconder.

The membership approved a clause in the bargaining brief to allow members to live outside of the Township limits.

Any member to sell 500 dance tickets or over is provided time off for the dance, if they are on duty.

Toronto parity, $4068.00 for a Fire Fighter 1st Class, is requested in bargaining.

A $500.00 differential between 1st Class and the lowest officer rank, and $500.00 between each officer rank are also requested.

Investigations are commenced with respect to pensions and hospitalization.

A letter is sent to York Township Council commending them on the Quarter Century Club banquet, hoping for an annual continuance.

The arbitration award provided for 3 shirts each year, a residence clause to be included in the agreement, a $300.00 salary increase across the board. Salary differentials are sent back to the parties for study.

Permission is granted to work for brother Moorey, and lists are prepared.

Local 411 files a complaint because there are no union labels in issued pea jackets.

A mantle radio with earphones is purchased by Local 411 for use by members when sick.

Union substitution reliefs are paid as follows: day rate-$14.45, half day-$7.23, hourly rate for less than half a day-$1.50.

$25.00 is donated to the Cerebral Palsy Council of Toronto.

Easter eggs are purchased for the children at Davies Cottage, Toronto Hospital.

Monthly dues increase from $1.00 to $1.50.

A pipe is ordered for Brother Wright's retirement.

Members vote to participate in the Labour Day Parade, and attempt to borrow a department truck.

Council stands firm on their two-year offer.

Legal advice is sought on a two year agreement.

Chief Woods allows members to work for Brother Moorey for a one year period, but points out that some members will have to work three times to achieve this.

Election of Officers: President: F. E. Ward, Vice President: R. Thompson, Secretary-Treasurer: E. McNeely, Directors: C. Gilbert, F. Todd.

Terms of settlement: 1st Class salary of $3932.00, other classes adjusted by $157.00 per year; increased officers differential of $100.00 per year; expiry date April 30, 1954; new agreement being negotiated to run from January 1, 1954 to April 30, 1955.

A motion is unanimously passed that in future all business in connection with the Local, (except meetings with Council or appointments) be in writing.

President Ward resigns.

Wedding presents are authorized for two members.

Walter Boyd, Frank Low, George Gower, Paul Mason, and William Sheehan are initiated into Local 411.

Alf Durling is elected Vice President.

Plans to have a benefit night at a theatre for M.D.A. are approved.

Secretary hires the Stardusters Orchestra, and orders 5000 dance tickets, 200 complimentary tickets and 1000 refreshment tickets for the Annual Ball. (Plans are later scuttled when the Liquor Control Board fails to approve a permit unless food is served)

An offer for bingo proceeds at the Fairbank Memorial Hall to go to the Firemen's Fund is accepted. $306.00 is raised.

A supply of soup mix is added to the stock of coffee and tea to the canteen.

Several letters of thanks are sent to members of the public who supplied refreshments during the searching of the Humber River.

Brother Wright is issued an Honourary Membership card.

The plan is approved by the members, subject to compulsory retirement age of 60 with 30 years service without penalties or reductions be included for fire fighters.

The same bargaining proposals as Toronto are tabled.

Local 411 protests a change of pay days.

Easter eggs are distributed to the children of Davies Cottage, Toronto Hospital.

Local 411 goes on record as opposing any hours of work which would entail working a three platoon system.

A motion to purchase three refrigerators for the stations is passed.

Election of Officers: President: Roy Thompson, Vice President: A. Durling, Directors: N. Munro, F. Todd, Secretary-Treasurer: E. McNeely, Assistant Treasurer: S. Parson.

Flowers are sent to the police constable hit by #2 Ladder Truck.

Brother Paul Mason is given a wedding present and a withdrawal card.

Brother Art Rollinson is issued a withdrawal card.

Remembrance Day Parade and Davies Cottage Christmas Party plans are made for 1955.

Local 411 participates in the MDA campaign.

$119.10 is raised for MD.

Gordon R. Jones is initiated into Local 411.

The Executive examines all contract requests of the various suburban locals for 1956, and reports to the members.

Fred Tomkin is initiated into Local 411.

A legal opinion is sought with regard to Part 1 Section 7 of the FD Act; whether the Chief must call out all off duty members in case of an emergency.

Discussions take place about an employee who transferred from another department in the Township with respect to vacation eligibility, pension and broken service.

One delegate is approved to attend the IAFF Convention in Montreal.

Local 411 send delegates to the CLC Convention.

$100.00 is donated to the Toronto Fire Fighters War Veterans Association Maple Leaf Camp Fund.

Chief is approached to obtain burberry coats.

Election of Officers: President: F. E. Ward, Vice President: F. Todd, Executive Board: G. Adams, N. Munro, Secretary-Treasurer: A. Durling.

Ten nesting chairs are purchased for meetings at the hall.

$150.00 is given to sponsor a Local 411 hockey team.

Local 411 sends Council its intent to bargain.

Howard Sproat, Bruce Cameron and John McVey are initiated into Local 411.

$25.00 is donated to the Polio Patients Comfort Fund.

A TV is approved for the signal room.

A Christmas party is held for the children in Davies Cottage, Toronto Hospital

Carling's and Brading's beer are approved for purchase for the 1957 Ball.