New Britain herald., 1925-07-31
No Anirnosity Toward Employers
 Shown by Striking Clay Workers
Men Agree They Have Been Treated Fairly But Demand Recognition of Their Union.

The brick industry, Berlns claim 10 recognition in the fields Of busi- ness. Is almost non-eXistent and only one yard has continued its activities after recognizing the National Clay Workers union. something which the balance of the manufacturers have vowed never to do.
 The brick sheds stand amidst sur- roundings which border almost 1n the desolate. The hustling gangs of workmen, so much to be expected during these summer days when the demand for brick is great, have dispersed at the command of their union and because the manufactur- CTS have not seen fit 10 recognize this union as an organization
 Berlinites have for years pointed at the brckyards with q flush Of pride. They have watched the car loads of the finished products start ing out on long journeys to all cor n"rs Of the United States and have gloWed at the realization that the little town had a place Tn the sun and was furnishing a much needed building product.
 But within the past week all that has changed Crowds of workers walk the streets disconsolately, or gather at favorite places and talk over the strike which has thrown 600 or more men out of work. They are loyal 10 their union and loyal. in a sense. 10 their former employ Never q word against the manufaC- turers is heard uttered They say that the manufacturers treated them fair and square and they are willing 10 do the same
 The strikers and organizers haNe not caused trouble, nor have they given any signs of starting trouble. They ask that their union be rec ognized Their request is not grant ed. but there is no particular ill feeling on the side of the workers. They calmly state that there will be no more work done until the union is recognized.
 Everything al the yards has been left shipshape and every regard for the employers business has been given. Cars which were standing on the sidings, half filled when tho strike was called, were hllci and sent away before the men left the plants.
 From the mouths of th" manHfac- turers comes the statement we will not give in" From the mouths of the workers comes the statement, We will not give in
 Steam shoyels are still"d. Cart horses and mules failing 10 under stand the welcome respite from heavy labors, rest in delight in their stalls. The fires have hcon eXtin- guished in the kilns weeds thrive on roadways which. up to a week ago. were packed solid by the wheels of many trucks and the feet of many Workmen. The latter arc dressed in their Sunday best and attend meet ings and hear speakers.
 But the manufacturers have given all the appearance of welcoming the unexpected mll. Vacation and happy days at tho shore arc plan ned. They seem 10 regard the strike lightly. hut they nill not give the strikers their way Officials and office help at these yards have about finished up their work and are plan ming 10 spend summer of ease. According to one manufacturcr. pro fits have not been great during the past. so consequently losses will not mount 10 the skies.
 Outside of the town of Berlin the effect may be different. Construc- ton work is going on always, Brick is a needed commodity in the build ing of houses and the masons must have it. A shortage at this time oi the year has a tendency to impede progress in the building world and it is rumored that already contractors and mason sare bemoaning the fact that there is a strike.
 Non-union workers will suffer the most. These men. of necessity thrown ont of their jolas. face a seri- ous problem. They have families 10
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