Perth Typographical Society PTS (a printing union whose lineage can be traced back to the General Typographical Association of Scotland (established in 1836 (the Perth branch of which was formed c1837); amalgamated with the National Typographical Association in 1844; collapsed in early 1848) maintained a branch in Perth from 1 […]
Perth & Kinross Council Archive 1. Labour Party (Perth) 1937-c1939: miscellaneous Labour Party and related publications. 912 J. Guild (Jun.) Secretary 3 North Methven Street. Includes copy of Perth Herald published by Perth Trades and Industrial Council Issue No. 1 autumn, 1936. E.T.U. publication: What E.T.U. Members think of NCLC […]
Perth & District Trades & Labour Council – Minutes 1. 12 October 1897 – 12 February 1903: 11 November 1897 meeting normally on a fortnightly basis with Mr Finlay Cree of the operative masons presiding. About thirty at the meeting. Carpet weavers mentioned. Also labourers. And slaters. ASE appoint delegates […]
Electrical Trades Union – Perth Branch 1937-c.1939: papers mainly concerning appeals on behalf of members. 906 ETU established 1889. 1937-c1939: papers – includes copy minutes of Scottish District Joint Industrial Council, no. 13 area (Electricity supply industry); copy of working rules recommended for acceptance between E.CA. of S. and E.T.U.; […]
Amalgamated Society of Dyers, Bleachers, Finishers and Kindred Trades – Perth Branch 1927-29: (documents): minute book. 900. Perth Museum. From 28 April 1927 until 19 June 1929. Committee met at Trades Club. Issue of piecework pay (young girls) at Messrs Pullar & Sons. John Brough President, Miss J. C. Taylor […]
Scottish National Operative Plasterers’ Federal Union – Perth 1914-1920 (documents): notices, working rules. 898. Perth Museum. 7 August 1920 mounted rules on board. Subscription Book 1916-1926 898. Perth Museum. January 15 1916 20 names in book; 14 in July 1916; 26 in January 1920; 30 in April 1923; 36 in […]
17 May 1849 – Perth city carters organised a one-day strike to protest against the impact that the railways was having on their livelihood, and to demand that the city corporation provide relief. 2 May 1855 – Masons in Perth went on strike for increase in their wages, which they […]