III. Trade Union Federations
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CLC contemporary
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Has about 93 national and international
affiliates
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Weak, loose federation with most power
with major affiliates
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10 provincial federations
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Major functions
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Has about 93 national and international affiliates
>100 locals directly chartered
About 69% of all unionists
Major functions
Represent unions before national and international bodies
Lobby federal government
Mediate inter‑union disputes