Dating Lee Riders corduroy pants with original tags

I found two pairs of deadstock Lee corduroys at the Salvation Army today, and am having trouble dating them. I am a total novice at dating denim brands. This pair has features (font style on Lee label, zip fly, logo on button and rivets) that look to be from the 60's from the little I've figured out so far. I haven't been able to match the AFL-CIO tag to any in the resource but I may have missed it. The one thing that makes me think 70's is the care tag, but I have heard/read that sometimes care tags were used before the 70's? They have a lot of original tags, and I'm hoping that will help narrow the date down. I love the back pocket tag with the 40's rodeo cowboy! I'll get pics of the other pair tomorrow when the sun is back up. Thanks so much for any guidance!

 

I actually have a good Lee dating resource so will take a look when I am back home for you. I agree they are 70s or possibly even a bit newer.

The UGWA union label isn't that helpful in dating garments. It only underwent some finely nuanced changes over the years and even the menswear experts can't agree on those tiny changes and when they occurred. The ACWA union label is much more helpful in assisting with dating menswear.