Independent Workers of North 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]

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

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]

References

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