The National Union of Foundry Workers was formed in 1920 by the amalgamation of the Friendly Society of Iron Founders of England, Ireland and Wales, the Amalgamated Society of Coremakers of Great Britain and Ireland and the Associated Iron Moulders of Scotland. In 1944 it absorbed the Scottish Brassmoulders' Union and in 1945 the Associated Iron, Steel and Brass Dressers of Scotland. In 1946 it amalgamated with the United Metal Founders' Society and the Ironfounding Workers' Association to form the Amalgamated Union of Foundry Workers.

The Modern Records Centre has a largely complete run of the journal from 1920-1985. The first volume, covering the period between 1920-1923, has been digitised and is available through our online catalogue. Subjects include: amalgamation, working conditions, branch and district news, state of trade and members' benefits. Returns from branches, listing numbers of members (including numbers on benefits), local state of trade and cash in hand, are included.

'Monthly Report and Journal', Jul 1920 - Oct 1923Link opens in a new window

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