Australian Textile Workers' Union

A.T.W.U.
Australian Textile Workers' Union
Merged into	Amalgamated Footwear and Textile Workers' Union of Australia
Founded	1919
Dissolved	1987
Members	35,000 (1976)
Affiliations	ACTU, ALP, International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers' Federation

The Australian Textile Workers' Union (ATWU) was an Australian trade union which existed from 1919 to 1987^[2]. The ATWU represented Australian workers employed in the manufacture of textiles, including the [[Spinning(textiles}|spinning]], weaving, dyeing and finishing of all types of fibres. Later, the union also represented workers employed in manufacturing felt hatting^[1].

Formation

The ATWU was formed in 1919

References

^ ^a ^b Huntley, Pat and Huntley, Ian. (1979). "Inside Australia's Top 100 Trade Union". Northbridge:Ian Huntley Pty. Ltd. ISBN-0-9598507-4-0
^ Smith, Bruce A. created 20 April 2001, last modified 6 August 2010. Trade Union Entry: Australian Textile Workers Union. "http://www.atua.org.au/biogs/ALE0265b.htm". Australian Trade Union Archives. Retrieved 8 October 2011.

External links

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[Huntley-1] Huntley, Pat and Huntley, Ian. (1979). "Inside Australia's Top 100 Trade Union". Northbridge:Ian Huntley Pty. Ltd. ISBN-0-9598507-4-0

[Smith-2] Smith, Bruce A. created 20 April 2001, last modified 6 August 2010. Trade Union Entry: Australian Textile Workers Union. "http://www.atua.org.au/biogs/ALE0265b.htm". Australian Trade Union Archives. Retrieved 8 October 2011.

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