Rossendale Union of Boot, Shoe and Slipper Operatives
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, 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. 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.
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1917 Rossendale by-election1995 New Year HonoursAlbert Taylor (trade unionist)General Council of the Trades Union CongressGeneral Federation of Trade Unions (UK)International Federation of Boot and Shoe Operatives and Leather WorkersInternational Textile, Garment and Leather Workers' FederationList of affiliates of the Trades Union CongressNational Union of Knitwear, Footwear and Apparel TradesRUBSSOTom Whittaker (trade unionist)
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Rossendale Union of Boot, Shoe and Slipper Operatives
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, 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. 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.
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