The Taiwan Confederation of Trade Unions (TCTU; ) is a national trade union center in Taiwan. It was established in 1997, but did not receive official recognition from the government until May 1, 2000. Affiliates The TCTU has 21 affiliated unions. Kaohsiung County Federation of Trade Unions Kaohsiung City Confederation of Trade Unions Tainan Hsien (County) Federation of Trade Unions YiLan County Confederation of Trade Unions Miaoli County Confederation of Trade Unions Hsinchu Confederation of Trade Unions (County level) Confederation of Taipei Trade Unions Taichung City Amalgamated Industrial Union Chang Hwa Confederation of Trade Unions Ta-ton Corporation Union Taiwan Power Labor Union Taiwan Petroleum Workers’ Union Taiwan Tobacco & Liquor Corporation Federation Union Chungwha Telecommunication Workers' Union China Airlines Employee Union External links TCTU official site. 1997 establishments in Taiwan Trade unions established in 1997 Trade unions in Taiwan National federations of trade unions