National trade union center

A national trade union center (or national center or central) is a federation or confederation of trade unions in a country.^[1] Nearly every country in the world has a national trade union center, and many have more than one. In some regions, such as the Nordic countries, different centers exist on a sectoral basis, for example, for blue collar workers and professionals.

^ Office, International Labour (1994). Political Transformation, Structural Adjustment and Industrial Relations in Africa : English-speaking Countries: Proceedings Of, and Documents Submitted To, a Symposium (Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania, 1–4 February 1993). International Labour Organization. p. 30. ISBN 9789221085195.

[1] Office, International Labour (1994). Political Transformation, Structural Adjustment and Industrial Relations in Africa : English-speaking Countries: Proceedings Of, and Documents Submitted To, a Symposium (Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania, 1–4 February 1993). International Labour Organization. p. 30. ISBN 9789221085195.

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