 The Civil Servants Group was added in 1946, when unions of civil servants were first permitted to affiliate to the TUC.The Non-Manual Workers Group consisted of clerks, insurance staff, workers in entertainment, and doctors.Many of its unions grew rapidly during this period, with the Association of Professional, Executive, Clerical and Computer Staff (APEX), National Association of Theatrical and Kine Employees (NATKE) and Association of Cinematograph, Television and Allied Technicians (ACTT) becoming important.