The Bakery and Confectionery Workers International
Union of America, was organized in 1886.
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In 1957, the American Bakery and Confectionery
Workers’ International Union was formed.
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In 1969, the two organizations united.
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The Tobacco Workers International Union and was
founded in 1895 and was also in the forefront of the
labor movement.
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The Bakery and Confectionery Workers’ International
Union of America and The Tobacco Workers
International Union
merged in 1978 creating the
BC&T.
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The American Federation of Grain Millers also has
roots stemming back to the 1800s.
Shared goals and industries caused the January 1,
1999, merger between the BC&T and AFGM,
resulting in the BCTGM
Who We Are
Bakery Confectionery, Tobacco Workers And Grain Millers International Union
Local No. 358
