Association of Women Clerks and Secretaries (AWCS) 1902-1941
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Association of Women Clerks and Secretaries (AWCS)
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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 ...
Association of Women Clerks and Secretaries
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The National Union of Clerks formed in 1890 and the minute books for the Hull branch are from this early period in the history of this trade union. It amalgamated with the small Clerks' Union in 1897 and annual conferences were held alternately in Leeds and London. In 1907 it joined the Trades Union Council and affiliated with the Labour Party. By 1910 there were over 2500 members in 100 branches. The words `and Administrative Workers' were added to the title of the union in 1920. An attempt at ...
