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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 Pakistan’s leading national labor and trade union centers. Founded in 1979 and officially recognized by the Government of Pakistan in 1992, APFUTU represents a broad network of trade unions spanning multiple sectors of the national economy.
Mission and Objectives
APFUTU is dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights, dignity, and welfare of workers across Pakistan. 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 sustained advocacy and struggle, APFUTU played a pivotal role in the enactment of the Bonded Labour Act (1992)—a landmark achievement in the fight against bonded and forced labor in Pakistan.
Global Advocacy APFUTU has actively participated in international movements, including the Global March Against Child Labour and the Million Women March, demonstrating its commitment to ending exploitation and advancing gender justice.
Labor Policy Influence The federation regularly engages with government bodies, participates in policy-making committees, and collaborates with progressive and leftist trade union groups, strengthening its influence on labor legislation and reforms.
Core Activities
Collective Bargaining: Supporting negotiations between workers and employers to secure fair wages, benefits, and working conditions.
Worker Education: Raising awareness of labor rights and strengthening the organizational capacity of trade unions.
Policy Advocacy: Campaigning for comprehensive labor reforms, including:
Implementation of decent and living wages
Effective industrial inspection mechanisms
Prevention of workplace harassment
Stronger legal protections for trade unions
Values
APFUTU is guided by the principles of equity, inclusivity, and non-discrimination. The federation remains committed to building a just, democratic, and empowered workforce in Pakistan.
Honoring the Legacy
APFUTU proudly honors the pioneering labor leaders whose vision, courage, and sacrifice laid the foundation of the federation and continue to inspire the struggle for labor rights and social justice:
Mrs. Saira Bano
Pirzada Imtiaz Syed
Ch. Riaz Ahmed
Imtiaz Sheen
Zulfiqar Ali
Muhammad Jamil
Their enduring legacy lives on through APFUTU’s ongoing work for workers’ rights and dignity.
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