Bakers, Food and Allied Workers' Union
The Bakers, Food and Allied Workers' Union is a trade union in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1847 in Manchester, it represents workers in the food industry.History
Soon after foundation, the union began organising nationally and became the Amalgamated Union of Operative Bakers. It gained prominence when its 1861 campaign for improvements in working conditions led to the Bakehouse Regulations Act 1863. The union gradually adopted a federal structure.
In 1964, the union was renamed the Bakers' Union, but this was later lengthened to the present name.
In July 2015, the BFAWU endorsed Jeremy Corbyn's campaign in the Labour Party leadership election.
In 2017, BFAWU members staged the first strikes at McDonald's in the UK.Election results
The union sponsored Labour Party candidates in several Parliamentary elections, winning twice.
| Election | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Percentage | Position |
| 1922 general election | Fulham West | | 8,210 | 35.6 | 2 |
| 1932 by-election | Wednesbury | | 21,977 | 54.7 | 1 |
| 1935 general election | Wednesbury | | 22,683 | 53.3 | 1 |
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