Mapping Labour Unions in Pakistan others for various engagements. The General Secretary of the federation is a member of the Punjab Workers Welfare Board. Address: House No. 93-A, Nawab Town, Raiwind Raod, Lahore. 3.5. All Pakistan Trade Union Organization(APTUO) All Pakistan Trade Union Organization(APTUO) was formed in 1976, emerging from the Pakistan Labour Federation. SP Lodhi was the General Secretary of the organisation. Currently, Habibudin Junaidi is the chairperson of the organisation. It has 10-15 unions from Sukkur and Hyderabd. According to the leadership, efforts are being made to revive it. 3.6. All Pakistan United Irrigation Employees Federation The All Pakistan United Irrigation Employees Federation has eight 8 affiliates and an estimated 20,000 workers as members. The federation covers employees of the Irrigation Department in four provinces. The President of the Federation is Abdul Rehman Asi. He is also the President of Domestic Worker Federation(Punjab), President, Brick Federation(SEC general) and Municipal Corporation Unions. The federation was formerly known as the Punjab Irrigation Employee Federation. The head office of the Federation is in Irrigation Department Office in Shekhupura. The regional offices are in Swabi(Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Chaman(Balochistan), and Sukkur(Sindh). The Federation finds its basis to be stronger in Sindh, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, compared to Balochistan. In terms of political ideology, the federation does not support trade unions’ involvement in politics. They also do not support the political wings of political parties as it creates a conflict of interest. The Federation’s key agenda for workers is to end wage disparity and fight against inflation. The Federation has amended its constitution to expand the involvement of youth in its executive board. They have also established a women’s wing to highlight the issues of women. They describe poor educational qualifications and limited financial resources as their weakness. 42