Series 1: Monthly reports, 1883-1990
Series 2: Conference reports, 1928-1985 (not complete)
Series 3: Rule books, 1961-2002
Series 4: Agreements and other papers, 1892-2003
Series 5: Branch records including Gillingate, Kendal, Kettering district, Kingswood district, Leicester district, London, Northampton and Rushden district, 1909-1978
The National Union of Boot and Shoe Rivetters and Finishers was established in 1874. In 1890s the name was changed to the National Union of Boot and Shoe Operatives. In 1971 the union amalgamated with several others to form the National Union of the Footwear, Leather and Allied Trades. In 1991 the National Union of the Footwear, Leather and Allied Trades merged with the National Union of Hoisery Workers and Knitwear to form the National Union of Knitwear, Footwear and Apparel Trades (KFAT). In 2004 the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation merged with KFAT to form Community (Trade Union).
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These records were catalogued by Kate Hart, Mar 2009, as part of the 'The past meets the present', HLF project. Description compiled by Kate Hart, Jan 2010 and updated by Jane Taylor, May 2020.
