(NUPE) National Union of Public Employees - membership badge (1920's / 1930's)

The National Union of Public Employees (NUPE) was a British trade union that represented the interests of public sector workers. The NUPE was founded in 1928 but ceased to exist as an independent trade union in 1993 when it merged with two other organisations to form UNISON.

 

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1888 – London County Council Employees Protection Society founded.

 

1894 – Renamed as the Municipal Employees Association.

 

1908 – National Union of Corporation Workers (NUCW) established when they split away from the Municipal Employees Association.

 

1928 – NUCW renamed as the National Union of Public Employees (NUPE).

 

1993 – NUPE merged with NALGO (National and Local Government Officers association) and COHSE (Confederation of Health Service Employees) to form UNISON.

 

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Enamels: 2 (dark blue & light blue).

Finish: Gilt.

Material: Brass.

Fixer: Buttonhole (horseshoe shaped clasp). These badges were also made with brooch style pin.

Size: 1 1/8” x 1 1/8” (28mm x 28mm).

Process: Die stamped.

Makers: Smith & Wright Ltd, Birmingham.

 

 

 

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