Federated Storemen and Packers' Union of Australia
Australian trade union for logistics and manufacturing workers (1912–1988)
The Federated Storemen and Packers Union of Australia was an Australian trade union that existed between 1912 and 1988. It represented workers employed in warehousing, transport logistics, and a limited range of manufacturing industries in Australia.
History
The Storemen and Packers Union was formed in 1912. The union expanded rapidly after its creation, and became a prominent and influential member of the right-wing faction of the Australian labour movement. During the 1970s and 80s the Storemen and Packers were heavily involved in the establishment of the superannuation system through a direct action campaign. In 1988 the union amalgamated with the Federated Rubber and Allied Workers Union of Australia to form the National Union of Storeworkers, Packers, Rubber and Allied Workers. Several other small manufacturing and distribution unions soon joined the new body, and in 1991 it was renamed the National Union of Workers.
Leadership
Percy Clarey (General President, 1918–1960)
Bill Landeryou
Simon Crean
Greg Sword
References
External links
nuw.org.au The website of the National Union of Workers, the successor to the Storemen and Packers Union.
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