New Britain herald., 1924-09-13
INDUSTRIAL GAIN
 IN CONNECTICUT
Federal Agency Notes Improve
 ment in New Britain
BY GEORGE II. MANNING. twashingtou Bureau of N. B. Herald)

(Washington Bureau or N D. he'aIu'
 Washington, D. C., Sept. l3.--ln- dustrial activity and labor employ ment is again on the upgrade in Connecticut after several months of dullness such as usually occurs dur ing the midsummer months, the L. S. Employment Service asserts In its monthly report just, issued.
 In the New Britain industrial district all plants are reportd as running at full speed with no sur plus of workers. Large building construction undertakings are keep ing all the building mechanics and semi-skiucd and unskilled lahorers employed.
 Over other parts of Connecticut there has been noticeable i'm provement in employment condl- tions in the past few weeks, with numerous plants increasing their hours of work and the number of workers and other concerns con- mencing operations after a shut down of several weeks.
 The monthly report of the en- ployment service says regarding Connecticut in general and the in dustrial districts of New Britain and other large centers in the state;
 Connecticut:
 General-Some textile mills are closed temporarily and others are working part time. Slight improve ment noted in the metal trades in certain sections. Increase in the number of working hours in the thread and silk industries reported during August. Building continues active employing a large number Of craftsmen. Farm labor conditions are satisfactory throughout the state.
 New Britain--All plants are run ming full time, with no surplus or shortage of labor apparent. Ex- tensive building operations keep local craftsmen busy.
 Bristol-Slackening in the metal Industry noted during the past month. One plant is closed, affect ing a large number of men, who are unable to find work in other lines. Building program affords employment to local tradesmen.
 Hartford-Practically all plants were closed during the month for vacation periods. A few have re- stunned part-time' operations. Build ing continues active and there is 8 demand for finish carpenters, brick layers, and plumbers reported.
 Waterbury-Most plants are op- erating, but on a fiVe-day a week basis, and there is a small surplus of skilled mechanics who are un- able to find employment. Building program provides work for a large number of tradesmen.
 New Haven industrial district, in cluding Ansonia and West Haven All plants are operating, although a number are on part-tlme sched" ules. There is a surplus of work CTS who are unable to find em- ployment locally. Metal-buckIe i'm dustry on part-time schedule in West Haven. Building activities employ many tradesmen, with plenty of men available to meet any demands.
 Bridgeport-All plants are run- ming, some on part time. Farm work is absorbing large number of those released from the fac tories. Building and construction work slowed down during the past month, with craftsmen working only part time.
 Winsted-Part time obtains in most of the plants here and one machine shop and one knife factory are closed. Many of the men tenn porarily released are working or road construction. Farm labor con ditions improving.
 Niddletown Practically all plants are running. but most Of them are on part-time schedules Building tradcsmen are well em, ployed, with the local labor supply equal to all demands.
 willmantic-Part time prevalent in the textile industry and one cot ton mill is closed. Some of the re- leased workers are finding employ ment on the farms. Thread and silk mills increased number of working hours during August.