The British Labour Amalgamation was an early union representing construction workers, principally in Manchester area of England.
The union was organised during 1888 by Leonard Hall, to represent workers constructing the Manchester Ship Canal.
Initially named the Manchester Ship Canal Navvies Union, Hall was elected as its first secretary, early in 1889, and its membership soon rose above 3,000.
[1] Under Fox's leadership, the union successfully recruited construction workers on other projects and by 1900 had more than 2,000 members.
In 1902, the Lancashire Enginemen, Cranemen and Firemen Electrical and Hydraulic Attendants' Association joined, although most of its former members left again in 1906.