The Bakery and Confectionery Workers International Union of America, was organized in 1886.
•Shared goals and industries caused the January 1, 1999, merger between the BC&T and AFGM, resulting in the BCTGM
•In 1957, the American Bakery and Confectionery Workers’ International Union was formed.
•In 1969, the two organizations united.
•The Tobacco Workers International Union was founded in 1895 and was also in the forefront of the labor movement.
•The Bakery and Confectionery Workers’ International Union of America and The Tobacco Workers International Union merged in 1978 creating the BC&T.
•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
