The Swedish Textile Workers' Union was formed at a constituent meeting on 9 April 1898. One of the union's leading figures was Gustav Janzén, who represented the Stockholm branch and was elected to the union leadership at the 1904 congress. In 1972, it merged with Svenska Sko- och läderarbetareförbundet (the Shoe and Leather Workers' Union) and Svenska beklädnadsarbetareförbundet (the Swedish Clothing Workers' Union) to form the Clothing Workers' Union (Beklädnadsarbetarnas förbund).
Organisational history
1898
The organisation is founded
1906
Repslagareförbundet (the Rope Makers' Union) joins the organisation
1908 Vävlagarförbundet
(the Weavers' Union) leaves the organisation
1970
Vävlagarförbundet (the Weavers' Union) rejoins the organisation
1972
Joins Svenska Beklädnadsindustriarbetareförbundet (the Swedish Clothing Industry Workers' Union)
