Cape Federation of Labour Unions

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The Cape Federation of Labour Unions (CFLU) was a trade union federation in South Africa.

The federation was founded in 1913. It aimed to represent all workers in the Cape Province, although most of its membership consisted of unions representing white and "coloured" workers. It initially only attracted three affiliates, including the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners. It was initially led by secretary Joe Dean, who was replaced by Bob Stuart in 1914. [1]

The federation grew significantly under Stuart's leadership, and it survived the start of the 1920s, when many other labour movement organisations collapsed. By 1926, the following unions were affiliated: [1]

In 1930, it merged with the South African Trades Union Council, to form the South African Trades and Labour Council. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Gitsham, Ernest; Trembath, James H. (1926). A first account of labour organisation in South Africa (PDF). Durban: E. P. & Commercial Printing. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  2. ↑ Kiloh, Margaret; Sibeko, Archie (2000). A Fighting Union. Randburg: Ravan Press. p. xxxii. ISBN   0869755277.
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