The Amalgamated Union of Building Trade Workers (AUBTW) was a British

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History

The AUBTW was founded in 1921 when the

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in 1952, the National Society of Street Masons, Paviors and Road Makers in 1966 and the Amalgamated Slaters', Tilers' and Roofing Operatives' Society in 1969.

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In 1971, the AUBTW merged with the Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers to form the Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers, Painters and Builders.

Election results

The union sponsored Labour Party candidates in several Parliamentary elections.

Leadership

General Secretaries

:1921: George Hicks :1941: Luke Fawcett :1951: George Lowthian

Presidents

:1921: George Waddell :1934: Luke Fawcett :1942: Harry Adams :1953: Harry Weaver

References

External links

Catalogue of the AUBTW archives
held at the

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