International Federation of Textile Workers' Associations

International Federation of Textile Workers' Associations, Fédération Internationale des Syndicats Ouvriers de l'Industrie Textile
Founded: 1894
Sources: HB 1921, HB 1923, HB 1925, HB 1936, HB 1938

Officers

General Council, Administrative Council (HB 1936) General Council, Administrative Committee (HB 1938)

• James Bell Secretary 1925-1936
• Kuypers Secretary 1921-1925 / Secretary 1936

Seats

• Weavers Office: Colne: Lancashire: United Kingdom
  HB 1921
• 25, Victoria Street: London: United Kingdom
  HB 1923
• Millgate Buildings: Long Millgate: Manchester: United Kingdom
  HB 1925
• 2, Transport House: Smith Square: Westminster: London: United Kingdom
  HB 1936, HB 1938

Congresses

• 1894-1894 Manchester: United Kingdom
• 1931-1931 Berlin: Germany
• 1934-1934 Lucerne: Switzerland

Object

Favoriser et protéger les intérêts matériels, économiques, sociaux et culturels des travailleurs de l'industrie textile de tous les pays. (HB 1936) The preservation and furthering of the material, economic, social and cultural interests of the textile workers of all countries. (HB 1938)

Finances

Recettes : Cotisations versées par les associations membres au prorata de leur effectif. (HB 1936) Source of income: Per capita levy on members. (HB 1938)

General facts

Le premier Congrès a été tenu à Manchester en 1894. Depuis cette date, les Congrès ont eu lieu régulièrement, excepté pendant la guerre. Les derniers congrès ont été tenus, le treizième, à Berlin en 1931, et le quatorzième, à Lucerne en 1934. (HB 1936) The First Congress was held in Manchester in 1894, since which. date Congresses have been held regularly except during the war. The last Congresses were the 13th Congress at Berlin in 1931, and the 14th at Lucerne in 1934. (HB 1938)

Publications

Les Notes du Secrétaire, publiées mensuellement, sont la seule publication officielle, les autres rapports, y compris les comptes rendus de séances, n'ayant qu'un caractère privé. (HB 1936) The only, official publication is the monthly Secretary's Notes, other reports, including reports of meetings, being private. (HB 1938)

Activities

Congrès international tous les trois ans ; réunion du Conseil général tous les ans; réunion du Comité administratif tous les ans. (HB 1936) International Congress every three years. General Council Meeting every year. Administrative Committee Meeting every year. Issue of monthly Secretary's Notes, reports from affiliated organisations, etc. Reports of meetings. (HB 1938)

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