II. Trade
Unions ‑ Contemporary
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Other Factors
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Largest unions were international but no more
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Canadian Union of Public Employees largest
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About 275 national and international unions
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Most internationals have largely autonomous
Canadian Districts or locals
Largest unions were international but no more
Largest now public sector unions, none of which are international
2004 Industrial Wood and Allied Workers and United Steel Workers announced plan to merge and form the largest private sector union at 435,000 members
Canadian Union of Public Employees largest
Membership over 500,000