New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 18, 1922, Page 9

a o gain the irit ob @lyrigtmag hindles withinus memort ¢s of old friends,~ whose Good Will fornearly fifty years has helped ug’ to' maintain our ioeals. n heart y appreciation of loyal frienoship, we wish you all happiness istmagtide and® throughout the Rewear R.6.Sullivan- atUhr @ =IVew Engiand Mz For Its Industries; Hubbard Saijjsf President of State Manufiac- turers’ Association Calls Attention to Our Depend- ence On Sources Suscep- tible to Interruption.. (Speclal to The Herald). New Haven, Dec. 18.—In his re- port to the members of the Manufac- turers’ Assoclation of Conecticut, Inc., at the annual meeting here to- day, Pregident E. Kent Hubjbard laid particular stress on the dependence of New Ingland on outsidle sources for its power. He referrcd particu- larly to the -recent coal /and rail strikes which practically isolated New England and placed it at the mercy of outside intcrests. * Developing this theme, President Hubbard said: *“The recurring coal and rail strikes have beer. a constant source of annoyance to the consum- ers of fuel in Connecticut. The scar- city and uncertainty of the coal sup- st Develop Power ply has brought home to us most forcibly the fact that the future of New England as a manufacturing center is dependent upon the availa- bility of power independent of coal.” President Hubbard also discussed labor, conditions, his report showing that “during the past vear we had to contend with only 12 industrial disputes. The number of workers in- volved was 1,221, estimated loss in production $724,000, estimated lo wages $166,250, and the total work- ing days lost only 43,167." He point- ed to the fact that the figures show- ed a reduction from previous years. The report of the president was s follows: “From the appalling multitude of pertinent things on which you ex- pect me to report, I find it rather difficult to.select those which will give the most concise idea of the ac- tivities of the association during the past year. I beg you to bear in mind, however, that in reviewing accom- plishments, 1 am not speaking for n olf, but like the distinguished New Inglander of the 1620'-, I am speaking for those who have sent me -—the membership. “When I speak of organiz would like to have you Vi tion I ome- e T e e COUPE NEW PRICE F. 0. B. Detroit Completely equipped The world has never known an enclosed “ear of this type at a lower price. No car at any price has ever offered a » greater value. Place your order now to insure early delivery. Terms if desired. AutomativeSal es&ServiceCo. i{the council thing more than the office in Hart- tord, with its pormanent staff. contact. of the a to coast. “T make this statement with deliberation and in the files of the as- sociation you will find evidence which will support it. Reports on industrial conditions, legislation and transporta- tion arve received weekly from every important trade center in the country. Our Washington representatives ad- vise us daily of every legislative and executive action. The association is, therefore, prepared to act immediate- ly and effectively when oc¢easion arises, “Naturally, contact is most. intensi- fied within the state. In my succes- sive annual reports, I#have spoken of the ever-iner ng usefulness and ef- fectiveness of 'the Connecticut Indus- trial council. The association has rromoted organizations in the various districts of the state. It has‘nour- 1sned anizations and has v possible did because s that a state association can- not uve unto itself. It recognizes that mediums information must exist. “For the benefit of those who are not familiar with this affiliated or- ganization, T may say that it is a body composed of various loeal industrial and commercial groups throughout the state. The council does not op- erate under a constitution or by- laws, Members pay no dues nor as- sessment. All expenses incident to mectings are borne by the state asso- cjation. In “Attend. those or uch With Conditions. e at a single meeting of vould convince cmber of its usefulness. this medium the association is enabl- ed to secure, within a minimum of time and at a minimum expense, any information concerning industrial con- litions, wage scale, living costs, con- ditions of employment, etc,, and can most effective way disseminate mation -so that it hits the mark s aimed, Connecticut Industrial Couneil, which is distinctly a part of our Association, we have also enjoyed | most intimate contact with the Y. M. ¢ A, the state and local Chambers of Commerce and with pther organ- izations interested in state.and civic betterment. Members of the admin- istrative staff are invited to and attend meetings of these organizations frequently. We are asked, on ocea- sion, to contribute the benefit of our knowledge on special matters for use by thesa organizations. We believe that such contacts are mutually valu- able, since they cannot but create a community of interest - which will mean much to the development of the State and of New England., “Realizing that the asseciation sxists not only to promote directly he wefare of its members and their mployes but to promote also the pros- erity of thé community in general, he officers of the association have accepted appointment on the Govern- ing boards of national interstate, state, civie, cducational and industrial bod Chief of these ! board of finenee, the Connecticut corm- misston on railroad consolidation and the joint New Eng'and raiiroad com- mission, ference Hoar |ence of State . dhe National Munufacturers Associa- tions, the United States Chamber of Commerce, the Interhational Com- mittee of the Y. M. C. A, hospitals, Confer- Our nd the influence felt from coast due for exchange of ldeas and! are the ‘wtate || the Natlonal Industrial Con- | reformatories and libraries, the Con- necticut Fuel Commission, ete, “I have heard it sald repeatedly of this and of other state assoclations fhat they ®xist for the henefit of only the large manufacturing concerns— that the smaller plants are not and #hould not be ineluded in the mem- bership, Serves Small and Large, “While I am not advised as to oth. er assoclations, I should like to dis- pel that bellef in regard to our as- soclation, The manufacturers' asso- clation of Connecticut oxists to serve all members, both large and small, It belfeves that the ideal copdition of affairs would invelve membership by all reputable concerns in the state, Its policy Is to serve each member to the limit of its needs. If large serv. lces are required it extends them, i small services nre requested it offers them, “An analysls of the membership fig- ures diseloses the fact that 266 of our members maintain plants with 1 to 60 employes. There are 125 con- cerns with 60 to 100 employes, 158 with 100 to 250 employes, 74 with 260 to 500 employes, 23 with L00 to 760 -employes, 18 with 750 to 1,000 employes, 18 with 1,000 to 2,000 em- ployes, 16 with 2,000 to 5,000 ¢m- ployes and two with 5,000 to 7,600 employes. These figures do not in- clude branches. “During the past year the associa- tion has successfully served members in 780 traffic cases, 472 legislative cases, 276 employment cases, 248 fuel cases, 210 labor cases, 200 sales ex- change cases, 117 foreign trade cases, 108 taxation. cases, 24 technical cases and 9 geyeral cases, a total of 2,499 separate and distinet benefits to in- :ll\'hllml members—an average of 650 per cent. I will ask you to nete that these‘are absolutely direct appeals tor ald’and are in addition to all general services performed. This is not only conclusive proof that members need :Qhe assoclation, but that they do use “Compare this figure of 2,499 dls- tinct services which were given in 1922 with past years. In 1915 the total number of requests for ald were 200, in 1916, 216; in 1917, 320; in 1918, 640;" in 1919, 1,250; in 1920, 1,850, and in 1921, 2,249. “The history of the ever increasing usefulness of tho association s, I believe, in part recorded in those fig- ures, Not Gpposed To Unions “The establishment and mainte- nance of a sound policy of industrial relations has required a great deal of the most careful investigation and thought. It has meant the education of the general public, the press and industry, if you will. It has meant that our representatives have been compelled to appear an humerous oc- caslons before associations and civic bodies. It has meant strict adherence to the fundamental and basic princi- ples which you as members have lald down. The assoclation has net been opposed to organizations of labor but it has been unalterably opposed to boycotts, blacklists and other illegal and unfair acts of interference on the part of employérs or employes. It has stood for the open shop and it has exerted every influence wherever and whenever violations of the true principles of the open shop have been detected. Tt has been in entire sym- pathy with an aggressive campaign for the establishment of the American _plan of employment in the state but it has recognized the fact that as an organization, made up primarily of manufacturing concerns, no aggres- sive program could be successfully carried out. It has believed that such an organization, to be effective, should include all employers of labor, con- tractors, builders, printers, transpor- tation agencies, etc. For this reason it has extended 100 per cent coopera- tion to the open shop conference of Connecticut and has given both moral and financial support. It believes that with the personnel which makes up the membership of that bedy a most s\_lcccssful campalgn can be waged for vight and justice. Strikes and Loss of Production. “As evidence that our efforts and the efforts of others have been re- warded, 1 wish you would note that in 1920 there were 84 industrial dis- putes in the state of Connecticut in l'\\"hlch 20,734 workers were involved. | The estimated loss in production was $14,519,761.1 The estimated loss to workers in wages was $4,334,118.29 and 745,846 working days were lost. tIn 1921 the riumber of disputes was reduced to 27. The number of work- ers involved was 2,804, the estimated loss in production $1,583,450 and the estimated loss in wages $468,244. The were 122,650, “During the past vear, 1922, we have had to contend with only 12 in- dustrial disputes. The number of workers involved wase 1,221, éstimated loss in production $724,000, estimated loss in wages $166,250, and the total working days lost only 43,167. “These faets are well worth noting a5 an indieatjion that Connecticut fs progressing steadily toward a sound solution of the so-called labor prob- lem. “In addition to the industriai strikes, however, we were harassed by two of the most bitter controver sies in history, the coal strike and the shopmen’s strike. Of our part in the coal situation I shall speak later, but in passing, I should like to have you recall that the shopmen’s strike be- gan on July 1, 1922, and continues until October 24. As far as Connecti- cut is concerned, the 5,010 workers who were involved lost $2,952,629 in wages. Must Seck New Source of Power. The recurring coal and rail strikes have heen a constant source of an- noyance to the consumers of fuel in Connecticut. The scareity and un. ceértainty of the coa! supply has Lrought home to us most forcibly the fact that the future of New England as a manu€acturing eenter is depend- ent upon the avai'ability of power in- ldependent of coal. “With this thought in mind, your association has made a study of a § CHRISTMAS GIFT SUGGESTIONS FOR HER FOR THE KIDDIES On Today’s Want Ad Page 'Y Classifications 65 A-B-C-D | lumbering operations. 1g;1nlzauons of the state. total number of working days lost|hoard of directors that {n view of the FOR HIM §/ intorm which swept across New York l 1 number of power projects, chief of which 1s the Great Lakes-St. Law- rence proposal. The work of the special committee on this problem is most interesting and will form an im- portant part of the flnal annual re- port. “Although I have spoken briefly of the contact with various organiza- tions, T want to mention specifically the relationship of the association with the agricultural interests of the state, “You will recall that in 1920 many of you sent exhibits of your preducts to the agriculturalsand industrial ex- position held by the association in co- operation with the agrieultural or- “It was, however) the feeling of the rather uncertain bhusineéss conditions and the great amocunt of time re- quired to make the industrial section worthily repregent the manufacturers of the state, our participation this year should Involve only a money | contribution. This has been given | and in addition we shall do every-| thing possible through moral support to make the exposition a success. “T find that it will be impossible to attempt in any way to recount even a part of the most important accom- plishments of the work of the asso- clation during the past year. I shall, therefore, call to your attention but oné more important ectivity. “Through the traffic committee the association has been able to be of in. estimable service to -members. In 17 specific instances they have been able to secure direct {hrough ear gervice to northern, couthern .‘*nl‘! wostern points where no service be- fore existed. They have secured re- duced rates and have on innumerable occasions represented the member- ship at puhlic hearings and before {various traffic organizations of the carriers. They have interested them- selves in towing rates and steamship rites, and in many instancés have lieen ahle to he of direct vital serv. fee to members. As a specifie Hlus- tration I should like to have you note that ' during the recent embargo period the association has secured permits from and to embargoed fer- titory amounting to date to 276,000 pounds. The files of the association contain séores of letters of apprecia- tion from those members who have benefited by this serviee.” More Than 3 Inches of Snow Falls in N. Y. State Albany, N. Y., Dee. 18.-—The snow- state ceased last night with a total! fall of 8 to 3% inches. The mercury téak a downward course as the storm | SE Schoo Closes ¢ ‘Why at Besse-Leland’s’’ All papers must be deposited in the Essay Box at the bundle counter on the Main Floor not later than Wednesday night at 6 o’clock. -LELAND’ Essay Contest ednesday SUBJECT : Night [ Like Toytowne TWO MORE DAYS! AFew of the Many¥ ended. 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