Amalgamated Footwear and Textile Workers' Union of Australia explained

A.F.T.W.U.
Location Country:	Australia
Full Name:	Amalgamated Footwear and Textile Workers' Union of Australia
Founded:	1987
Dissolved:	1992
Merged:	Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia

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.

Formation

The 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

In 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.

External links

• tcfua.org.au

Notes and References

1. 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.