Swedish Saw Mill Industry Workers Union
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The Swedish Saw Mill Industry Workers Union was a trade union
of saw mill workers in Sweden
. The union was founded in 1891, it was initially known as Svenska sågverks- och brädgårdsarbetareförbundet.
The union died out after a few years, but was refounded in 1897. The refounding followed a decision by the congress of the Social Democratic Labour Party
to organize workers in Norrland
. Kymmer Olof Danielsson from Gävle
became the chairman of the refounded union. In 1898 it was one of three trade unions that founded the Swedish Trade Union Confederation
(LO). The organization experienced a period of growth between 1905 and 1907, during which many new branches were set up.
The name SSIAF was adopted in 1908. SSIAF suffered a severe backlash after the failed 1909 general strike
. The union lost around 67% of its membership during this period.
In 1925 SSIAF forms a joint cartel along with the forest and paper industry unions. In 1936 the three union launch a joint publication, Skogsindustriarbetaren ('The Forest Industry Worker'). The SSIAF member August Lindberg
became the LO chairman in the same year (a position he held until 1947).
SSIAF merged into the Wood Industry Workers Union in 1948.
Trade union
A trade union, trades union or labor union is an organization of workers that have banded together to achieve common goals such as better working conditions. The trade union, through its leadership, bargains with the employer on behalf of union members and negotiates labour contracts with...
of saw mill workers in Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
. The union was founded in 1891, it was initially known as Svenska sågverks- och brädgårdsarbetareförbundet.
The union died out after a few years, but was refounded in 1897. The refounding followed a decision by the congress of the Social Democratic Labour Party
Swedish Social Democratic Party
The Swedish Social Democratic Workers' Party, , contesting elections as 'the Workers' Party – the Social Democrats' , or sometimes referred to just as 'the Social Democrats' and most commonly as Sossarna ; is the oldest and largest political party in Sweden. The party was founded in 1889...
to organize workers in Norrland
Norrland
Norrland is one of the three lands of Sweden , the northern part, consisting of nine provinces. The term Norrland is not used for any administrative purpose, but it is common in everyday language, e.g...
. Kymmer Olof Danielsson from Gävle
Gävle
Gävle is a city in Sweden, the seat of Gävle Municipality and the capital of Gävleborg County. It had 71,033 inhabitants in 12/31 2010. It is the oldest city in the historical Norrland , having received its charter in 1446 from Christopher of Bavaria.-History:It is believed that the name Gävle...
became the chairman of the refounded union. In 1898 it was one of three trade unions that founded the Swedish Trade Union Confederation
Swedish Trade Union Confederation
The Swedish Trade Union Confederation , commonly referred to as LO, is a national trade union centre, an umbrella organisation for fifteen Swedish trade unions that organise mainly "blue-collar" workers...
(LO). The organization experienced a period of growth between 1905 and 1907, during which many new branches were set up.
The name SSIAF was adopted in 1908. SSIAF suffered a severe backlash after the failed 1909 general strike
Swedish General Strike
The Swedish General Strike of August 4 to September 4, 1909, was a general work stoppage by over 300,000 individuals all over Sweden. It was the first major conflict between the Swedish Trade Union Confederation , and the Swedish Employers Association...
. The union lost around 67% of its membership during this period.
In 1925 SSIAF forms a joint cartel along with the forest and paper industry unions. In 1936 the three union launch a joint publication, Skogsindustriarbetaren ('The Forest Industry Worker'). The SSIAF member August Lindberg
August Lindberg
August Lindberg was a Swedish trade union organizer. He belonged to the Swedish Saw Mill Industry Workers Union. Lindberg was the chairman of the Swedish Trade Union Confederation from 1936-1947.-References:...
became the LO chairman in the same year (a position he held until 1947).
SSIAF merged into the Wood Industry Workers Union in 1948.