Basic Information on the GFTUK

Information on the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea of the DPRK.The
GFTUK consists of the following trade unions

Trade Union of Construction and Foresty Workers
Trade Union of Chemical Industry Workers
Trade Union of Commercial Workers
Trade Union of Education and Cultural Workers
Trade Union of Light Industry Workers Union
Trade Union of Metallurgical and Machine Industry Workers
Trade Union of Transport and Fishery Workers
Trade Union of Mining and Power Workers
Trade Union of Public Employees

The GFTUK holds a congress every 5 years.Basic unit committees meet twice a month with a general membership meeting every 3 months.

The GFTUK works to improve labour protection work and supply services for the workers.Also to ensure state benefits are enjoyed by working people.

The GFTUK has its origins in the Anti Japanese Labour Union organised by the great leader comrade Kim Il Sung in Jilin on the 5th of August 1928.

The GFTUK strives to make workers take the role of a master leading an independent and creative life and work for the cause of the victory of socialism.