United Cement, Lime and Gypsum Workers' International Union

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The United Cement, Lime and Gypsum Workers' International Union (UCLG) was a labor union representing workers involved in processing building supplies in the United States and Canada.

The union was established in 1936, as the National Council of United Cement Workers. In 1939, it was chartered by the American Federation of Labor as the UCLG. [1] [2] From 1955, it was affiliated to the AFL–CIO, and by 1957, it had 40,000 members, [3] declining to 36,800 members by 1980. [4]

On April 1, 1984, the union merged into the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers. [5]

Presidents

1936: William Schoenberg
1954: Felix C. Jones
1970: Thomas F. Miechur

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References

  1. ↑ Heneghan, John Martin (1957). A History of the United Cement, Lime and Gypsum Workers International Union. Chicago: Loyola University Chicago. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  2. ↑ Reynolds, Lloyd G.; Killingsworth, Charles C. (1944). Trade Union Publications: The Official Journals, Convention Proceedings, and Constitutions of International Unions and Federations, 1850-1941. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Press.
  3. ↑ Directory of National and International Labor Unions in the United States (PDF). Washington, D.C.: United States Department of Labor. 1957. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  4. ↑ Directory of National Unions and Employee Associations (PDF). Washington, D.C.: United States Department of Labor. 1980. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  5. ↑ Adams, Larry T. (1984). "Labor organization mergers 1979-84: adapting to change". Monthly Labor Review. 107 (9).
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