Mapping Labour Unions in Pakistan NLC has brought 70% of trade unions on its platform. It seeks to support the All Pakistan Workers Confederation in making it a majority confederation. 3.15. National Labour Federation The National Labour Federation has 400 unions. It was formed in 1969. These are provincial and national level unions from the industrial, public sector, textile, mines, municipal sectors. The NLF claims to be the biggest federation in terms of its members, its sectoral outreach and its network among workers. Its headquarter is based in Lahore, while provincial offices have been established in all provinces. A camp office is in Islamabad. Moreover, it has offices in Hyderabad, Sukkur and Dera Ghazi Khan. The current President of the Federation is Shams ur Rehman. Shahid Ayub is the Secretary-General. Shams ur Rehman is serving as the President for the second time. He was formerly an employee of the Heavy Mechanical Complex, Taxila. Earlier presidents have come from Pakistan Steel Mills, PIA, among other organisations. The NLF is considered to be close to Jammat-e-Islami, a party it says aligns with the ideology espoused by the Federation. The Federation supports “Islami Nizam”. Its agenda for workers rights promotion, particularly the right to unionisation and equality, and fight against contract system. The NLF considers its democratic system and consistent electoral process as its strength. They describe their modest resources as their weakness because of which they feel incapable of expanding their outreach. The NLF has a good working relationship with other federations. It works with the Workers Education Trust for the capacity building of its members. Social media page: https://www.facebook.com/NLFPAK1/ 3.16. National Trade Union Federation The National Trade Union Federation has 62 affiliates with a membership of 80,000. Its members come from the public sector, services, agriculture, auto, 48