International Federation of Lithographers, Lithographic Printers and kindred Trades - IFL (1896-1949)
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Description
The organisation was founded in 1896 in London to unite print worker unions. Its headquarters moved several times, including to Berlin, Brussels, and Amstelveen.
By 1935, it had affiliates across Europe. In 1939, IFL agreed to merge with other printing federations, but World War II delayed the merger. It was finalised in 1949 with the creation of the International Graphical Federation.
Organisational history
1896 - the organisation is founded in London
1907 - headquarters moved to Berlin
1920 - headquarters moved to Brussels
1949 - merges into the International Graphical Federation
