Independent Workers of North America

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Independent Workers of North America
Merged intoUnited Paperworkers International Union
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  • United States of America

Independent Workers of North America was a union created as a result of a split within the cement division of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers,, known as the Boilermakers Union. [1]

In 1991, cement workers from the Independent Workers of North America joined the United Paperworkers International Union (UPIU). [2]

In 1999, the United Paperworkers International Union (UPIU) and Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers Union International Union (OCAW) merged to create the Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers International Union (PACE). [2]

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References

  1. Wirth, Paul. "More Cement Workers Join New Labor Union". The Morning Call. Lehigh Valley & Allentown, Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  2. 1 2 "UPIU Merges with OCAW to Form New Industry Labor Union". Pulp and Paper Online. January 5, 1999. Retrieved 2021-10-07.