The Taiwan Confederation of Trade Unions (TCTU; ) is a national trade union center in Taiwan. It was established in 1997, but did not receive official recognition from the government until May 1, 2000.
The organization has been described as politically aligned with the Democratic Progressive party. It has been positioned as an alternative to the Chinese Federation of Labor, which has historical ties to Kuomintang (KMT).
Affiliates The TCTU has 21 affiliated unions. Kaohsiung County Federation of Trade Unions Kaohsiung City Confederation of Trade Unions Tainan Hsien (County) Federation of Trade Unions YiLan County Confederation of Trade Unions Miaoli County Confederation of Trade Unions Hsinchu Confederation of Trade Unions (County level) Confederation of Taipei Trade Unions Taichung City Amalgamated Industrial Union Chang Hwa Confederation of Trade Unions Ta-ton Corporation Union Taiwan Power Labor Union Taiwan Petroleum Workers’ Union Taiwan Tobacco & Liquor Corporation Federation Union Chungwha Telecommunication Workers' Union China Airlines Employee Union
References
External links TCTU official site.