Dominica Trade Union

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DTU
Dominica Trade Union
Founded1945
Headquarters Roseau, Dominica
Location
Key people
Harold Sealy, president
Leo J. Bernard Nicholas, general secretary
Affiliations ITUC

The Dominica Trade Union (DTU) is a trade union in Dominica. Founded in 1945 by Emmanuel Christopher Loblack, [1] the DTU has declined from membership of 8000 down to several hundred members. It is affiliated with the International Trade Union Confederation.

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References

  1. "DAAS Honors Christopher Loblack". Archived from the original on 19 October 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2012.