II‑ The
Confederations‑ General
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Many major unions independent
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With some exceptions, confederations
often have strong control over the
affiliated industrial federations
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Workers typically think of themselves as
members of confederation rather than
union (federation)
With some exceptions, confederations often have strong control over the affiliated industrial federations
These are almost all run from Paris offices with weak locals
Usually no paid representatives at plant or district level
Workers typically think of themselves as members of confederation rather than union (federation)
That is, joining union is making a political statement
Communist, Catholic, Socialist, anti-Communist Socialist