Svenska Skorstensfejeriarbetareförbundet (1901-1902, 1918-1981)
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Description
As early as 1901, an initial attempt was made to organise chimney sweep workers. However, this proved difficult, and in 1902 the organisation's departments were incorporated into Svenska Grov- och fabriksarbetareförbundet (the Swedish General Workers' Union).
After a period of friction between the chimney sweeps and the General Workers' Union's board, Svenska Skorstensfejeriarbetareförbundet (the Swedish Chimney Sweeps' Union) was formed in 1918. Arthur Karlsson from Stockholm was elected as the first chairman.
A name change was made in 1976 to Svenska skorstensfejareförbundet (the Swedish Chimney Sweepers' Union). Due to the municipalisation of the chimney sweeping service in the 1970s, the organisation joined Kommunalarbetareförbundet (the Swedish Municipal Workers' Union in 1981).
Organisational history
1901 - the organisaiton was founded
1902 - joined Grov- och fabriksarbetareförbundet
1918 - left Grov- och fabriksarbetareförbundet to form their own organisation
1981 - joined Svenska Kommunalarbetareförbundet
1901 - Organisaiton grundas
1902 - uppgår i Grov- och fabriksarbetareförbundet
1918 - lämnar Grov- och fabriksarbetareförbundet för att åter bilda egen organisation
1981 - uppgår i Svenska Kommunalarbetareförbundet
