Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-12-14
EMPLOYMENT OVER
SOUTH HOLDS FIRM;
|. GEORGIA MILLS HUM

In Tennessee lumber mills showed
the heaviest increase in employment,
while in Georgia the greatest i'm
provement was indicated in cotton
mills. In Alabama iron and steel
revealed a considerable increase; in
Mississippi a shortage Of labor in
lumber mills was noted; in Louis
lana idleness among oil field workers
had. decreased and in Arkansas en-
ployment was reported more ex-
tensive.
The report by states showed:
TENNESSEE. - Industrial en-
ployment continues good. Lumber
mills reveal the heaviest increase.
Coal mines, leather, chemicals, mis-
cellaneous industries and tobacco
show satisfactory increases, while
textile mills, food and kindred prod
ucts have increased slightly. Coal
mines and lumber mills still suffer
ing from car shortage although
transportation has improved in some
districts. Highway construction
amounting to $4,250,00O employing
between 5000 and 5000 men.
Georgia Mills Active
GEORGIA. - Employment situa-
ton is fairly steady. Cotton mills
made large increase in forces. Slight
increase in lumber mill employment
noted.
ALABAMA. - Industrial employ
ment situation highly satisfactory.
Every town and city in state dis.
plays an increase. Iron and steel
reveal a considerable increase in en-
ployment. Textile mills, lumber
mills, mines, and miscellaneous in
dustries show slight increases. High
| way construction continues to use
much common labor. Coal miners in
! demand.
MISSISSIPPI.-Em situa-
ton is encouraging. Textile and
| lumber mills have slightly increased
forces, revealing some shortage of
labor in the lumber mills, which are
| hampered by car shortage. Increas'
es are noted in food and kindred prod
ucts and miscellaneous industries.
| Highway construction continues to
offer much employment.
Food Products Gain
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES has ad-
vanced both industrially and in &C.
lcupations requiring common help.
Food products show decided gain,
particularly in seasonal activities.
Textile increases and reductions bal
ance. Lumber mills register gains
both in employment and operating
time Tobacco industry employment
is somewhat restricted. Shipyards
display greater activity. Idleness
among oil field workers has de-
creased. Building construction and
repair indicates absorption of most
craftsmen. A surplus Of carpenters
land a moderate influx of transient
building tradesmen is observed Az
ricultural pursuits offer work to
available labor. Common labor is in
| fair demand.
ARKANSAS - Employment is
somewhat more extensive. Metal
working industries tend downwards,
with recovery probable. Lumber
mills on the whole are more active
with moderate additions to working
forces. Railroad shops are gradual
ly recovering from depression caused
by controversies. Shelters reveal
greater activity and employment in
creases. A slight decline in building
construction in nearly all sections
causes a moderate surplus of these
craftsmen, especially carpenters and
plasterers. Common labor is in fair
demand, with supply adequate.
Few Idle i'm Georgia
| The employment situation in Geor-
| gia is fairly steady, according to the
survey for November. The summary
| by cities showed:
ATLANTA-Increas made in all
industries except lumber, which is
holding steady. Influx of northern
Itransiehts has been taken care OF,
although a slight surplus of unskill-
| workers obtains. Encouraging
increase in employment made in food
and kindred products, iron and steel,
vehicles and miscellaneous indus
tries. Tremendous building program
| as smashed all records. Construc-
ton includes two buildings at $400,-
600, school replacement of 900,
nd reconstruction of other build
ings at $4,000.
| COLUMBUS -Satisfact state of
employment prevails. Majority OF
plants on full time, very few on part
time. Decided increase in cotton
mill employment and small but en-
couraging increase in iron and steel
stone and clay, and glass products
and miscellaneous industries.
| AUGUSTA-Genera employment
better. Marked additions in textile
employment. Small increase Of
workers in paper and printing, stone,
clay and glass products, and miscel
laneous industries. Majority of
plants operating full time. One oil
mill idle and another running on
part time with prospects Of improve
ment.
SAVANNAH-Indu employ
ment improving. Railroad labor con-
troversy still existing and affecting
employment of plants working full
thine. Surplus of clerical workers
still prevails. Railroad construction
Improvement amounting to $4,000
1000 is under way and will absorb
about $500 workers. Plenty of Ia
Dor is available to meet demand.
New building construction will en-
ploy few building tradesmen.
| MACON - Employment situation
decidedly better. Two cotton mills
suspended through lack of material
and scarcity of labor expected to re.
|open about December Is. Shortage
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