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All Pakistan Federation of United Trade Unions | |
| Founded | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Imtiaz Labour Hall, Near Railway Phatak, Sargodha Road,Faizabad, Gujrat City, 50700 |
| Location | |
| Members | 11,98419 |
Key people | Mr.Zia Syed (Secretary General), Ms.Samina Irfan (President) |
| Website | http://www.labourunity.org/ http://www.apfutu.org |
The All Pakistan Federation of United Trade Unions (APFUTU) is one of the leading national labor and trade union centers in Pakistan. Founded in 1979 and officially recognized by the Government of Pakistan as a national labor center in 1992, APFUTU represents a wide network of trade unions across multiple sectors of the economy. Mission and Objectives APFUTU is dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of workers. The federation strives to: • Ensure fair wages and job security • Improve working conditions and occupational health and safety • Advocate for social justice and gender equality • Promote democratic trade unionism and worker solidarity • Enforce anti-discrimination practices in the workplace Key Contributions • Bonded Labour Act (1992): After years of persistent advocacy, APFUTU’s efforts led to the enactment of the Bonded Labour Act, a milestone in the fight against bonded labor in Pakistan. • Global Advocacy: APFUTU played an active role in international movements such as the Global March Against Child Labour and the Million Women March, reflecting its commitment to ending exploitation and supporting gender justice. • Labor Policy Influence: The federation participates in government committees and collaborates with other progressive and leftist trade union groups, reinforcing its impact on labor policy and legislation. Core Activities • Collective Bargaining: Facilitating negotiations between workers and employers to secure better terms and conditions. • Worker Education: Raising awareness about labor rights and building organizational capacity. • Policy Advocacy: Campaigning for labor reforms, including: o Implementation of decent wages o Effective industrial inspections o Workplace harassment prevention o Stronger trade union protections Values APFUTU operates on the principles of non-discrimination, equity, and inclusivity. The organization remains committed to building a just, democratic, and empowered workforce in Pakistan. Honoring Legacy APFUTU pays tribute to its pioneering labor leaders whose vision and sacrifice laid the foundation for the federation’s ongoing struggle: • Mrs. Saira Bano • Pirzada Imtiaz Syed • Ch. Riaz Ahmed • Imtiaz Sheen • Zulfiqar Ali • Muhammad Jamil Their enduring legacy continues to inspire the movement for labor rights and social justice.
