Uniting the Tailors: Trade Unionism amoungst the Tailors of London and Leeds 1870-1939

by Anne J. Kershen

Overview

This book is not only about the tailoring industry and its trade unions; it is about the experience of eastern European immigrants in a trade as old as the Bible and yet as new as the electric sewing machine; it is about the role of women in a new industry and about the impact of socio-economic change on fashion. Finally, it is about the way in which sub-divisions and differences were accommodated under the umbrella of one particular trade union.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714641454
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/31/1995
Pages:	268
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

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Immigrants and Minorities, Vol 16, No 3, 1997

"Uniting the Tailors captures an important slab of trade union and Jewish history and in a readable fashion ... Overall, Cass has participated in producing an excellent book at a fair price.

Editorial Reviews

Compares and contrasts the growth of the tailoring industry in London and Leeds, discusses the amalgamation of six English and Jewish tailoring unions in the creation of the United Garment Workers' Trade Union, and evaluates the contribution of Jewish immigrants such as Morris Cohen and Herman Friend. Topics include the experience of eastern European immigrants, the role of women in industry, and the impact of socio-economic change on fashion. Includes b&w photos. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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