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First Trades Union Congress Meeting

When: 1868
Where: Manchester Mechanics' Institute
Part of: First Trades Union Congress meets in Manchester

The first TUC meeting was held in 1868 at the Manchester Mechanics' Institute, convened by the Manchester and Salford Trades Council.

The founding meeting took place at the Manchester Mechanics' Institute, located on David Street (now Princess Street). This event established the TUC as the central body of the organized Labour Movement in the UK, addressing concerns about the London Trades Council's dominance.

Sources

Trades Union Congress Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05

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