Gewerkschaftsbund des Memelgebiets explained

Gewerkschaftsbund des Memelgebiets ('Trade Union of the Memel Territory') was a trade union centre in the Memel Territory. It was an affiliate of the International Federation of Trade Unions 1923-1937.[1] The centre had five branches and was linked to the German ADGB.[2] Westphal was the chairman of the organization, Seewald its secretary.[3] [4] The organization published Der Gewekschaftsbund as its organ.[3] As of late 1923, the organization claimed to have 1,907 members.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Goethem, Geert van. The Amsterdam International: The World of the International Federation of Trade Unions (IFTU), 1913 - 1945. Aldershot: Ashgate, 2006. p. 296.
  2. Global Labour Institute. Trade Unions in Lithuania - A Brief History - Sergejus Glovackas (2009)
  3. Book: international labour organisation league of nations government services. 2. 1925.
  4. Book: International and Labour Information. 1927. International Labour Office. 86.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Gewerkschaftsbund des Memelgebiets".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.