The Federation of Hides, Leather, and Kindred Trades (french: Fédération des cuirs et peaux et parties similaires) was a trade union representing workers in various related industries, including shoemaking, in France. The union was established on 11 April 1948, at a meeting in Paris. Its members split from the

National Federation of Hides and Leather The National Federation of Hides and Leather (french: Fédération des Cuirs et Peaux) was a trade union representing workers in the leather and fur industries, including shoemakers, in France. The first National Federation of Hides and Leather ...

, unhappy with the influence of the French Communist Party in that union, and it affiliated to Workers' Force. It was initially led by André Derdos, who since February had been the secretary of the General Union of Hides and Skins of the Paris Region. By 1960, the union claimed 3,500 members. In 1962, it merged with the Clothing and Hat Federation, to form the General Federation of Hides and Skins and Clothing. Despite this, membership declined, in line with job losses in the industry, and in 1978, it merged with the

National Federation of Textiles The National Federation of Textiles (french: Fédération nationale des Textiles) was a trade union representing workers in the textile industry in France. The union was founded on 15 February 1948, by former members of the National Federation o ...

, to form the Federation of Textiles, Hides and Skins and Clothing.{{cite web , title=DESROUSSEAUX Francis , url=https://maitron.fr/spip.php?article142995 , website=Le Maitron , accessdate=14 May 2020

General Secretaries

:1948: André Derdos :1951: Julien Le Pape :1962: Marcel Pernette :1968: Roger Sandri

References

Leather industry trade unions Trade unions in France Trade unions established in 1948 Trade unions disestablished in 1978