Trade unions in Saint Lucia
Trade unions in Saint Lucia first emerged in the 1930s. The St Lucia Teachers' Association was established in 1934 as a professional organisation. Following the formalisation of collective bargaining on the island in 1938, the Saint Lucia Workers' Co-operative Union was founded in 1939.
| National organization(s) | Trade Union Federation (TUF) |
|---|---|
| Total union membership | 10,000 |
| Density | 25% (2013) |
| International Labour Organization | |
| St Lucia is a member of the ILO | |
| Convention ratification | |
| Freedom of Association | 14 May 1980 |
| Right to Organise | 14 May 1980 |
All unions on the island, with the exception of the National Workers Union, are members of the Trade Union Federation (TUF), the country's national centre.
The following unions currently operate in Saint Lucia:
| Union | Established | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| National Workers Union | 1973 | General |
| Saint Lucia Civil Service Association | 1951 | Public |
| Saint Lucia Teachers Union | 1934 | Education |
| Saint Lucia Workers' Union | 1939 | General |
| Saint Lucia Seamen, Waterfront and General Workers Union | 1945 | Ports |
| Vieux-Fort General and Dock Workers Union | 1964 | General |
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