Sheffield Trades and Labour Council

The Sheffield Trades and Labour Council, usually known as the Sheffield Trades Council, is a labour organisation uniting trade unionists in Sheffield.

Read more about Sheffield Trades And Labour Council:  Precursors, Foundation, UK Alliance and The Sheffield Outrages, Federated Trades Council, 1910s and 20s, Later Years

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