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Steel Plate Transferrers' Association, first siderographers' union, established

When
1899–1930
Where
Washington, D.C.
Episodes
4

The Steel Plate Transferrers' Association, the first labor union for workers skilled in siderography, was established in Washington, D.C., on 11 January 1899. It later changed its name to the International Association of Siderographers. The organization reached a peak membership of about 80 in the 1930s before dissolving in 1991 with only eight members remaining.

Episodes

  1. 11 January 1899 · Washington, D.C.Establishment

    The Steel Plate Transferrers' Association was established in Washington, D.C., on 11 January 1899.

  2. 1921 · Washington, D.C.Name Change

    The organization changed its name to the International Association of Siderographers by 1921.

  3. 1930s · Washington, D.C.Peak Membership

    The organization reached a peak membership of about 80 in the 1930s.

  4. 1991 · Washington, D.C.Dissolution

    The organization dissolved in 1991 with only eight members remaining.

Background and detail

Background. The Steel Plate Transferrers' Association was established in Washington, D.C., on 11 January 1899. This trade union represented workers skilled in siderography. By 1921, the organization had changed its name to the International Association of Siderographers, reflecting its evolving identity and scope.

Membership. The International Association of Siderographers was the smallest organization by membership in the AFL–CIO. It reached a peak of about 80 members in the 1930s. The organization dissolved in 1991 after retirements and technological advances reduced its membership to eight people.

Dissolution. The International Association of Siderographers dissolved in 1991. The dissolution occurred after retirements and technological advances reduced its membership to eight people. The organization had previously reached a peak membership of about 80 in the 1930s.

People involved

Sources

  1. Siderography Wikipedia, revision of 2021-04-27

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