Watergraafsmeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Transvaalplein: 1. De AWV en de vakbond
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The AWV and the Trade Union
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 2022
1. 1. De AWV en de Vakbond / The AWV and the Trade Union Marker
De woningen rondom het Transvaalplein zijn gebouwd door de Algemene Woningbouw Vereeniging (AWV), voorloper van Stadgenoot. De AWV is in 1910 opgericht vanuit de socialistische vakbeweging. De meest invloedrijke vakbond in die dagen was de Algemene Nederlandse Diamantbewerkersbond (ANDB). Het bestuur stelde zich ten doel de aangesloten leden maatschappelijk te verheffen. Niet alleen op de werkvloer kregen de arbeiders een betere positie. Ook in de vrije uren zouden zij worden gevormd met muziek, literatuur en betere woonomstandigheden.
(English translation:)
The AWV and the Trade Union
The homes surrounding Transvaalplein were built by the Algemene Woningbouw Vereeniging (AWV)the predecessor of the Stadgenoot. The AWV was founded in 1910, emerging from the socialist trade union movement. The most influential trade union of that era was the Algemene Nederlandse Diamantbewerkersbond (ANDB) (Dutch Diamond Workers Union). The organization's leadership set itself the goal of the social upliftment of its members. Workers were to secure a better position
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Labor Unions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 52° 21.241′ N, 4° 55.41′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Watergraafsmeer. It is at the intersection of Transvaalstraat and Transvaalplein, on the right when traveling east on Transvaalstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Transvaalplein 1, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1092 HH, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Transvaalbuurt Jewish Deportation Memorial (here, next to this marker); Concentratiebuurt / Concentration-hood (here, next to this marker); Transvaalplein: 2. Ontwerp van Berlage / Design by Berlage (within shouting distance of this marker); Transvaalplein: 4. Actieve Bewoners / Active Residents (within shouting distance of this marker); Transvaalplein: 5. Het Plein / The Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Transvaalplein: 6. Partijpropaganda / Party Propaganda (within shouting distance of this marker); Transvaalplein: 7. Oorlog en deportatie / War and Deportation
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 2022
2. De AWV en de vakbond / The AWV and the Trade Union Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 2022
3. Dutch Diamond Workers Union Board (photo next to marker)
Taken in 1898, showing Chairperson Henri Polak (left) and Vice Chairperson Jan van Zutphen (middle).
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 12, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
