II‑ The Confederations‑ General
•Five sizable confederations, 3 Principal ones
•None as large as single largest German union
•Three largest together fewer members than two largest UK Unions
•Confederations typically claim many more than actual membership
•Confederations consist of affiliated industrial federations.  Industry may have one federation from each confederation
Five sizable confederations
   3 Principal ones - lost membership over 1980s and have bounced up and down since

Confederations typically claim many more than actual membership
   Distinction between member and sympathizer unclear

Confederations consist of affiliated industrial federations
   That is, unions for each industry
   An industry may have one federation from each confederation so may have 3-5 competing unions