Rossendale Union of Boot, Shoe and Slipper Operatives
| Merged | National Union of Knitwear, Footwear and Apparel Trades |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1895 |
| Dissolved | 1997 |
| Headquarters | 7 Tenterfield Street, Rossendale |
| Location |
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Members | 9,527 (1945) |
| Affiliations | TUC, GFTU, ISLWF |
The Rossendale Union of Boot, Shoe and Slipper Operatives was a trade union representing workers in the footwear trade in the Rossendale area of Lancashire.
The union was founded in 1895,[1] Initially, it restricted membership to the workers perceived as being the most skilled, the lasters and riveters, but gradually expanded to represent all workers in the trade in the area.[2]
Membership of the union reached a peak of 9,527 in 1945, but declined to only 1,412 in 1995. In 1997, it merged with the National Union of Knitwear, Footwear and Apparel Trades.[2]
General Secretaries[]
- 1895?: Albert Taylor
- 1947: Robert Driver
- 1969: Tom Whittaker
- 1983: Michael Murray
References[]
- ^ University of Warwick Modern Records Centre, "Rossendale Union of Boot, Shoe and Slipper Operatives, 1968-1990s"
- ^ a b John B. Smethurst and Peter Carter, Historical Directory of Trade Unions, vol.6, p.104
Categories:
- Trade unions established in 1895
- Borough of Rossendale
- Defunct trade unions of the United Kingdom
- Trade unions disestablished in 1997
- 1895 establishments in the United Kingdom
- Footwear industry trade unions
- Trade unions based in Lancashire