Historical Directory of Trade Unions, vol 1 pg 46 In Apr 1903 the Association of Shorthand Writers and Typists was formed. This union was for both sexes. In 1912 the Association changed its name to the Association of Women Clerks and Secretaries (AWCS) and reflecting that the majority of members were women. In 1941 it amalgamated with the National Union of Clerks and Administrative Workers to become the Clerical and Administrative Workers' Union.
From the guide to the Association of Women Clerks and Secretaries (AWCS), 1902-1941, (Working Class Movement Library)