Volume Eight - Pre-Victorian to the present day - more aspects - Cardiff, Penarth and Barry Coaltrimmers' Union . . .

The meeting was called by the men's leaders for the purpose of ascertaining whether there was any dissension in the ranks of the coaltrimmers concerning the holiday question. Early in the meeting there were some signs of dissension, but this was founded upon misapprehension, and the motion approving of the steps already taken by the leaders and instructing them to meet the employers when called upon to do so was carried unanimously. The employers intend meeting to consider the men's proposals on Tuesday, and a joint conference will be held the following day. Evening Express  [135] [361]  2nd May 1910.

A lapel badge of the Cardiff, Penarth and Barry Trimmers' Bowling Association illustrates that there was a good social advantage to membership of the union and no doubt some strong competition between the home team and visiting trimmers! Date not known.   This badge ia also an exhibit at the People's History Museum at Manchester. © People’s History Museum. [453]

◊ 1910 - Royal Commission on the Poor Laws and Relief of Distress - Replies by Mr. S. Fisher, General Secretary to the Coaltrimmers' and Tippers' Union, Cardiff, to Questions Submitted to Him by the Commission -  Volume X -  Appendix No. XXVIL - Minutes of Evidence. [499] The questions, answers and explanations provide us with a vivid insight into employment at the Port of Cardiff, which included Penarth Dock and the Ely Tidal Harbour as well as Barry Docks in the period to 1910.