Historical Directory of Trade Unions: Volume 4, Including Unions in Cotton, Wood and Worsted, Linen and Jute, Silk, Elastic Web, Lace and Net, Hosiery ... Hat and Cap, Carpets and Textile Engineering

by Arthur Marsh, Victoria Ryan

Despite widespread interest in the trade union movement and its history, it has never been easy to trace the development of individual unions, especially those now defunct, or where name changes or mergers have confused the trail. In this respect the standard histories and industrial studies tend to stimulate curiosity rather than satisfy it. When was a union founded? When did it merge or dissolve itself, or simply disappear? What records survive and where can further details of its history be found? These are the kinds of question the Directory sets out to answer. Each entry is arranged according to a standard plan, as 1. Name of union; 2. Foundation Name changes (if any) and relevant dates. Any amalgamation or transfer of engagements. Cessation, winding up or disappearance, with date and reasons where appropriate and available; 3. Characteristics membership, leadership, policy, outstanding events, membership (numbers). 4. Sources of books, articles, minutes etc; location of documentation.

576 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1994

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