Vintage Federation Telephone Workers Pennsylvania Union Pinback Button 1930s

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Estate sale find, vintage pinback button for the Federation of Telephone Workers of Pennsylvania, displays nicely.
Strengthened by the new rights gained under the Wagner Act, new independent unions began to spring up across the country. As the number of independent unions grew, their leaders recognized the desirability of joining together in an organization where they could exchange ideas and coordinate national activities.
In 1938, 31 telephone organizations adopted a constitution and established the National Federation of Telephone Workers (NFTW).
NFTW was never a national union, rather it was a federation of sovereign local independent unions. NFTW’s lack of authority over the affiliated local unions left it at a serious disadvantage.
The Federation of Telephone Workers of Pennsylvania (FTWP) represented employees of telephone companies throughout Pennsylvania.  In 1984, the FTWP merged with the Communication Workers of America to form CWA Local 13000
The piece is approximately 1″, approximate shipping weight 3 ounces.
PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS – The button is in overall Good used condition with signs of wear, age toning, scratches, some rust, soiling, could use a cleaning, please see images.
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