WOOLLEN MILLS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20321, 9 August 1940, Page 4

WOOLLEN MILLS

INCREASED WAR EFFORT SHIFT WORK CARRIED ON (P<>r Press Association.) WELLINGTON, this day. “Following a call made by the Government for the co-operation of citizens in furtherance of the war effort and particularly with reference to the need for additional workers and an increased war effort in woollen mills and clothing factories, a survey has been made of the present position in woollen mills, which discloses a very satisfactory contribution to the war effort of the Dominion,” said a statement issued by the Minister of. Labour, the Hon. P. C. Webb, last night. “Although there is still need for further effort [in this industry, the present position reflects an earnest endeavour on the part of workers and employers alike to give of their best. As a result, the output has increased by approximately 30 per cent, and further improvements are being effected each day. At present the military requirements are being met almost fully, but there are arrears in regard to civil supplies which must be made up. “Furthermore, it is necessary to, build up certain reserves of material in practically all mills. Shift work is now carried on and untrained workers are being trained to fill skilled positions. In one or two mills it is not practicable to w 4 ork shift work, but overtime is being worked and the hours ‘staggered’ to enable the plant to be used as fully as possible.”-