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GARMENT LEATHER [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Clothes Cleaning and Dyeing Services
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- leather finisher
1, record 1, English, leather%20finisher
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] leather finisher... operates [a] hot-head pressing machine to press and shape dry-cleaned leather or suede garments; positions garment on buck of machine and pushes buttons to lower pressing head of machine onto garment; rearranges garment on buck, repeating process until pressing is completed; brushes suede to raise nap. 2, record 1, English, - leather%20finisher
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Teinturerie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- finisseur d'articles en cuir
1, record 1, French, finisseur%20d%27articles%20en%20cuir
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- finisseuse d'articles en cuir 1, record 1, French, finisseuse%20d%27articles%20en%20cuir
correct, feminine noun
- finisseur de cuir 1, record 1, French, finisseur%20de%20cuir
correct, masculine noun
- finisseuse de cuir 1, record 1, French, finisseuse%20de%20cuir
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-04-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Textile Industries
- Sewing Patterns
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pattern marker
1, record 2, English, pattern%20marker
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arranges patterns and marks identifying numbers, assembly guidelines, and outline of patterns on lay of cloth, leather, paper, or other materials to facilitate cutting and sewing operations... Compares pattern with cutting order to verify style of garment, size scale, type and yardage of cloth, and number of garments to be cut... Outlines patterns on top of materials, using chalk stick, dust bag, crayon, soap, or wax... 2, record 2, English, - pattern%20marker
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Industries du textile
- Patrons (Couture)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- traceur de patrons
1, record 2, French, traceur%20de%20patrons
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- traceuse de patrons 1, record 2, French, traceuse%20de%20patrons
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-03-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Textile Industries
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing
1, record 3, English, Inspectors%20and%20graders%2C%20textile%2C%20fabric%2C%20fur%20and%20leather%20products%20manufacturing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Inspectors and graders in this unit group inspect and grade textile, fabric, fur and leather products. They are employed by textile companies, leather tanning and fur dressing establishments and garment, fur and leather products manufacturers. 1, record 3, English, - Inspectors%20and%20graders%2C%20textile%2C%20fabric%2C%20fur%20and%20leather%20products%20manufacturing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
9447: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 3, English, - Inspectors%20and%20graders%2C%20textile%2C%20fabric%2C%20fur%20and%20leather%20products%20manufacturing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Industries du textile
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Contrôleurs/contrôleuses et trieurs/trieuses dans la fabrication de produits textiles, de tissus, de fourrure et de cuir
1, record 3, French, Contr%C3%B4leurs%2Fcontr%C3%B4leuses%20et%20trieurs%2Ftrieuses%20dans%20la%20fabrication%20de%20produits%20textiles%2C%20de%20tissus%2C%20de%20fourrure%20et%20de%20cuir
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les contrôleurs et les trieurs de ce groupe de base contrôlent et trient des produits textiles, de tissus, de fourrure et de cuir. Ils travaillent dans des filatures de produits textiles, des tanneries et des entreprises d'apprêtage de fourrure, ainsi que dans des établissements de fabrication de vêtements et de produits de fourrure et de cuir. 1, record 3, French, - Contr%C3%B4leurs%2Fcontr%C3%B4leuses%20et%20trieurs%2Ftrieuses%20dans%20la%20fabrication%20de%20produits%20textiles%2C%20de%20tissus%2C%20de%20fourrure%20et%20de%20cuir
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
9447 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 3, French, - Contr%C3%B4leurs%2Fcontr%C3%B4leuses%20et%20trieurs%2Ftrieuses%20dans%20la%20fabrication%20de%20produits%20textiles%2C%20de%20tissus%2C%20de%20fourrure%20et%20de%20cuir
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-10-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- breeches
1, record 4, English, breeches
correct, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Characteristically, [Abenaki] men wore breeches, a garment made of tanned leather, as was the belt that tied around the waist. 1, record 4, English, - breeches
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- haut-de-chausses
1, record 4, French, haut%2Dde%2Dchausses
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- grègues 2, record 4, French, gr%C3%A8gues
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le port du haut-de-chausses caractérisait le costume masculin abénaquis. Il était en cuir tanné comme la ceinture que l'on serrait autour de la taille. 1, record 4, French, - haut%2Dde%2Dchausses
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hauts-de-chausses : pluriel. 3, record 4, French, - haut%2Dde%2Dchausses
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-06-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Textile Industries
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- International Federation of Textile Workers' Associations
1, record 5, English, International%20Federation%20of%20Textile%20Workers%27%20Associations
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Federation of Textiles Workers’ Associations ceased to exist June 5, 1970, it became part of the International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers Federation. 1, record 5, English, - International%20Federation%20of%20Textile%20Workers%27%20Associations
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Industries du textile
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Fédération internationale des syndicats ouvriers de l'industrie textile
1, record 5, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20des%20syndicats%20ouvriers%20de%20l%27industrie%20textile
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fédération internationale des syndicats ouvriers de l'industrie textile n'existe plus depuis le 5 juin 1970, date à laquelle elle s'est jointe à la Fédération internationale des travailleurs du textile, de l'habillement et du cuir. 2, record 5, French, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20des%20syndicats%20ouvriers%20de%20l%27industrie%20textile
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-06-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Textile Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers' Federation
1, record 6, English, International%20Textile%2C%20Garment%20and%20Leather%20Workers%27%20Federation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ITGLWF 2, record 6, English, ITGLWF
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- International Textile and Garment Workers' Federation 3, record 6, English, International%20Textile%20and%20Garment%20Workers%27%20Federation
former designation, correct
- ITGWF 4, record 6, English, ITGWF
former designation, correct
- ITGWF 4, record 6, English, ITGWF
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers’ Federation(ITGLWF) is a Global Union Federation bringing together 217 affiliated organisations in 110 countries. The aims of the Federation are to : draw up policy guidelines on important issues for unions in the sectors and coordinate the activities of affiliates around the world; act as a clearing house for information of relevance to the daily work of unions in the sector; undertake solidarity action in support of unions in the sector whose trade union rights are being denied; run a programme of education and development aid to assist unions in developing countries in organising workers and educating their members to play an active role in their union; lobby intergovernmental organisations and other relevant institutions to ensure that the interests of workers in the sectors are taken into account in decisions made at international level. 5, record 6, English, - International%20Textile%2C%20Garment%20and%20Leather%20Workers%27%20Federation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Industries du textile
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Fédération internationale des travailleurs du textile, de l'habillement et du cuir
1, record 6, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20des%20travailleurs%20du%20textile%2C%20de%20l%27habillement%20et%20du%20cuir
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- FITTHC 2, record 6, French, FITTHC
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Fédération internationale des travailleurs des industries du textile et de l'habillement 3, record 6, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20des%20travailleurs%20des%20industries%20du%20textile%20et%20de%20l%27habillement
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fédération internationale des travailleurs du textile, de l'habillement et du cuir (FITTHC) est un secrétariat professionnel international qui rassemble 220 organisations affiliées dans 110 pays, pour un total de plus de 10 millions de travailleurs membres. Elle a pour objectif : d'élaborer des directives politiques sur des questions importantes pour les syndicats de ces secteurs et de coordonner les activités des affiliés de par le monde; d'agir en qualité de centre d'information pour tout ce qui touche au travail quotidien des syndicats de ces secteurs; d'entreprendre des actions de solidarité pour soutenir les syndicats du secteur dont les droits syndicaux sont bafoués; de mener un programme d'éducation et d'aide au développement pour venir en aide aux syndicats des pays en développement au niveau de la syndicalisation des travailleurs et de l'éducation de leurs membres, afin que ceux-ci assument un rôle actif au sein de leur syndicat; d'exercer des pressions sur les organisations internationales et les autres institutions compétentes, afin de veiller à ce que les intérêts des travailleurs de nos secteurs soient pris en considération dans les décisions prises à l'échelon international. 4, record 6, French, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20des%20travailleurs%20du%20textile%2C%20de%20l%27habillement%20et%20du%20cuir
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-06-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Textile Industries
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- International Shoe and Leather Workers' Federation
1, record 7, English, International%20Shoe%20and%20Leather%20Workers%27%20Federation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- ISLWF 2, record 7, English, ISLWF
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Shoe and Leather Workers’ Federation ceased to exist June 5, 1970, when it merged with a number of other federations to form the International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers’ Federation. 1, record 7, English, - International%20Shoe%20and%20Leather%20Workers%27%20Federation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Industries du textile
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Fédération internationale des ouvriers de la chaussure et du cuir
1, record 7, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20des%20ouvriers%20de%20la%20chaussure%20et%20du%20cuir
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- FIOCC 2, record 7, French, FIOCC
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fédération internationale des ouvriers de la chaussure et du cuir n'existe plus depuis le 5 juin 1970, date à laquelle elle a fusionné avec d'autres fédérations pour former la Fédération internationale des travailleurs du textile, de l'habillement et du cuir. 3, record 7, French, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20des%20ouvriers%20de%20la%20chaussure%20et%20du%20cuir
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-06-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Textile Industries
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- International Garment Workers Federation
1, record 8, English, International%20Garment%20Workers%20Federation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- International Clothing Workers Federation 1, record 8, English, International%20Clothing%20Workers%20Federation
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also known as International Clothing Workers Federation. The International Garment Workers Federation ceased to exist June 5, 1970 when it merged with a number of other organizations to form the International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers’ Federation. 1, record 8, English, - International%20Garment%20Workers%20Federation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Industries du textile
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Fédération internationale des travailleurs de l'habillement
1, record 8, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20des%20travailleurs%20de%20l%27habillement
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fédération internationale des travailleurs de l'habillement n'existe plus depuis le 5 juin 1970, date à laquelle elle a fusionné avec d'autres organisations pour former la Fédération internationale des travailleurs du textile, de l'habillement et du cuir. 2, record 8, French, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20des%20travailleurs%20de%20l%27habillement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-09-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- European Trade Union Committee for Textiles, Clothing and Leather
1, record 9, English, European%20Trade%20Union%20Committee%20for%20Textiles%2C%20Clothing%20and%20Leather
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- European Regional Organization of International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers' Federation 1, record 9, English, European%20Regional%20Organization%20of%20International%20Textile%2C%20Garment%20and%20Leather%20Workers%27%20Federation
correct, see observation
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also referred to as European Regional Organization of International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers’ Federation 1, record 9, English, - European%20Trade%20Union%20Committee%20for%20Textiles%2C%20Clothing%20and%20Leather
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Comité syndical européen du textile, de l'habillement et du cuir
1, record 9, French, Comit%C3%A9%20syndical%20europ%C3%A9en%20du%20textile%2C%20de%20l%27habillement%20et%20du%20cuir
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Comité syndical européen textile et habillement 1, record 9, French, Comit%C3%A9%20syndical%20europ%C3%A9en%20textile%20et%20habillement
former designation, correct
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1987-05-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Machines
- Sewing Notions
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- wedge-point needle
1, record 10, English, wedge%2Dpoint%20needle
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wedge-point needle : The... wedge-shaped point, designed for use on leather and vinyl, easily pierces these fabrics to make a hole that closes back upon itself. This avoids unattractive holes in the garment; also reduces the risk of stitches tearing the fabric. 1, record 10, English, - wedge%2Dpoint%20needle
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Machines à coudre
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- aiguille à pointe conique
1, record 10, French, aiguille%20%C3%A0%20pointe%20conique
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aiguille à pointe conique : Cette (...) pointe tranchante - conçue pour coudre les cuirs et les vinyles - pratique aisément, dans ces tissus, des perforations qui se referment sur elles-mêmes, éliminant les trous et les risques de déchirures. 1, record 10, French, - aiguille%20%C3%A0%20pointe%20conique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-02-13
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Preparation of Leather and Leather Articles
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- block
1, record 11, English, block
correct, verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
to nail dampened leather side of the garment to conform with the contour of a pattern onto a board. 1, record 11, English, - block
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des cuirs et des objets en cuir
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cadrer
1, record 11, French, cadrer
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit de l'étirage de la peau. Après être humidifiées la peau est bloquées, c'est-à-dire : cadrée (blocking). Elle est mise sur un cadre pour l'étirer et elle est retenue par des épingles. Renseignement donné par Maranda et Labrecque Ltée. (Québec), spécialiste en pelleterie. 1, record 11, French, - cadrer
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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