Amalgamated Footwear and Textile Workers' Union of Australia

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Amalgamated Footwear and Textile Workers' Union of Australia
Merged into Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia
Founded1987
Dissolved1992
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Amalgamated Footwear and Textile Workers' Union of Australia was a short-lived Australian trade union, which existed between 1987 and 1992. [1] The union represented workers employed in the manufacture of textiles as well as footwear and felt hatting products.

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Formation

The Amalgamated Footwear and Textile Workers Union was formed in 1987 through the merger of the Australian Textile Workers' Union and the Australian Boot Trade Employees' Federation. [1]

Amalgamation

In 1992 the union finalised a merger with the Clothing and Allied Trades Union of Australia to form the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia. [1] It is industry union for all workers in the apparel industry.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Smith, Bruce A. created 20 April 2001, last modified 6 August 2010. Trade Union Entry: Amalgamated Footwear & Textile Workers Union. "http://www.atua.org.au/biogs/ALE0051b.htm". Australian Trade Union Archives. Retrieved 10 October 2011.