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.
Amalgamated Footwear and Textile Workers' Union of Australia | |
| Merged into | Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Dissolved | 1992 |
| Location | |
Formation
editThe 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
editIn 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.
References
edit- ^ a b c 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.