Australian Textile Workers' Union
Australian Textile Workers' Union | |
| Merged into | Amalgamated Footwear and Textile Workers' Union of Australia |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1919 |
| Dissolved | 1987 |
| Members | 35,000 (1976)[1] |
| 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, 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 following the deregistration of the General Textile Workers' Federation of Australia in the same year[3]. The Australian Textile Workers' Union was reregistered in 1984 following the union's merger with the Federated Felt Hatting and Allied Trade Employees' Union of Australia[2].
Amalgamation
In the 1970's and 80's the number of workers employed in the Australian textile industry declined significantly
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
- ^ a b Smith, Bruce A. created 20 April 2001, last modified 6 August 2010. Trade Union Entry: Australian Textile Workers Union (ii). "http://www.atua.org.au/biogs/ALE0265b.htm". Australian Trade Union Archives. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ Smith, Bruce A. created 20 April 2001, last modified 6 August 2010. Trade Union Entry: Australian Textile Workers Union (i). "http://www.atua.org.au/biogs/ALE0264b.htm". Australian Trade Union Archives. Retrieved 8 October 2011.