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References
- 1 2 3 Marsh, Arthur; Ryan, Victoria (1987). Historical Directory of Trade Unions. Vol. 3. Aldershot: Gower Publishing. p. 429. ISBN 0566021625.
- ↑ Directory of Labor Organizations: Europe. Vol. 1. United States Bureau of International Labour Affairs. p. 12.