Federation of Hides, Leather, and Kindred Trades explained

The Federation of Hides, Leather, and Kindred Trades (French: Fédération des cuirs et peaux et parties similaires) was a trade union representing workers in various related industries, including shoemaking, in France.

The union was established on 11 April 1948, at a meeting in Paris. Its members split from the National Federation of Hides and Leather, unhappy with the influence of the French Communist Party in that union, and it affiliated to Workers' Force. It was initially led by André Derdos, who since February had been the secretary of the General Union of Hides and Skins of the Paris Region.^[1]

By 1960, the union claimed 3,500 members.^[2] In 1962, it merged with the Clothing and Hat Federation, to form the General Federation of Hides and Skins and Clothing.^[3] Despite this, membership declined, in line with job losses in the industry, and in 1978, it merged with the National Federation of Textiles, to form the Federation of Textiles, Hides and Skins and Clothing.^[4]

General Secretaries

1948: André Derdos

1951: Julien Le Pape

1962: Marcel Pernette

1968: Roger Sandri

References

1. Web site: DERDOS André . Le Maitron . 14 May 2020.
2. Book: Goldberg . Arthur . Directory of International Trade Union Organizations . 1960 . United States Department of Labour . Washington DC . 15.1 - 15.14.
3. Web site: PERNETTE Marcel . Le Maitron . 14 May 2020.
4. Web site: DESROUSSEAUX Francis . Le Maitron . 14 May 2020.