International trade union structures usually set up regional structures. For example, in November 2007, the International Trade Union Confederation established the African Regional Organisation.
Another example is the IMF Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, which represents trade unions in many Latin American countries in the metalworking, mining, automotive, steel, electrical and electronics, aerospace, shipbuilding, mechanical engineering sectors.
(adapted from International Metalworkers' Federation (IMF),
Latin America and the Caribbean, visited 2011-01-31)
In Europe
"The ETUC [European Trade Union Confederation] believes that workers' consultation, collective bargaining, social dialogue and good working conditions are key to promoting innovation, productivity, competitiveness and growth in Europe.
The ETUC campaigns for an EU with a strong social dimension and a balanced macro-economic framework that takes full account of the needs and aspirations of its people. To this end, it is involved in economic and social policy-making at the highest level, working with all the EU institutions: Presidency, Council, Commission and Parliament."
(European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC),
Our Aims, visited 2011-01-31)