Gewerkschaftsbund des Memelgebiets

Gewerkschaftsbund des Memelgebiets ('Trade Union of the Memel Territory') was a trade union centre in the Memel Territory. It was an affiliate of the International Federation of Trade Unions 1923-1937.[1] The centre had five branches and was linked to the German ADGB.[2] Westphal was the chairman of the organization, Seewald its secretary.[3][4] The organization published Der Gewekschaftsbund as its organ.[3] As of late 1923, the organization claimed to have 1,907 members.[3]

References

  1. ^ Goethem, Geert van. The Amsterdam International: The World of the International Federation of Trade Unions (IFTU), 1913–1945. Aldershot: Ashgate, 2006. p. 296.
  2. ^ Global Labour Institute. Trade Unions in Lithuania - A Brief History - Sergejus Glovackas (2009)
  3. ^ a b c international labour organisation league of nations government services. 1925. p. 2.
  4. ^ International and Labour Information. International Labour Office. 1927. p. 86.