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Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU) family tree

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This page shows the origins of the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU, or sometimes T&G) in the form of a family tree. Click the images to see a larger version, or download the whole tree in PDF format using the link below.

TGWU family tree – PDF

TGWU family tree
TGWU founding unions part 1

Part one includes Dock, Wharf, Riverside and General Labourers Union; Tea Operatives and General Labourers Association; National Union of Vehicle Workers; London Cab Drivers Trade Union; Amalgamated Association of Tramway and Vehicle Workers; Amalgamated Society of Watermen, Lightermen and Bargemen.

TGWU family tree
TGWU founding unions part 2

Part two includes National Union f Docks, Wharves and Shipping Staffs; Labour Protection League; National Amalgamated Coal Porters Union; National Union of British Fishermen; North of England Trimmers and Teamers Association; Greenock Sugar Porters Association.

In 2007, the Transport and General Workers Union and Amicus merged to form Unite the Union.