Peak Union body entry
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Labour League (1874 - 1884) |
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| Function: Trade Union (Peak Body) | ||
| Location: South Australia | ||
| The forerunner of the United Trades & Labor Council of South Australia [UTLC] was the Labour League which was established in 1874, following the 8 hour day campaign. The UTLC was formed in Adelaide in January 1884 and began by representing 13 unions. In 1891, the UTLC helped sponsor the creation of the Labor Party, the beginning of a long affiliation in the form of organisational and financial support for the ALP. After the First World War, the UTLC focused on the drastic manufacturing expansion as a source of support but, more recently the Council's emphasis has moved beyond blue collar trades to embrace broader community issues. The UTLC's centenary year, 1984, saw eighty six affiliated unions and over 170,000 members. |
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Published by University of Melbourne, 7 March 2002 Based on "Parties to the Award" published 1994. Submit any comments, questions, corrections and additions Prepared by: Acknowledgements Updated: 29 June 2006 http://www.atua.org.au/biogs/ALE1474b.htm |