The Union of the Independent Trade Unions of Albania (BSPSH), is a National Confederation of

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. It was established in 1991 and held its first national conference in February, 1992. It has an estimated membership of 85,000. Originally led by Valer Xheka - after a tumultuous and violent transition, including charges of a political takeover by

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, in 1998 the

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recognized

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as the legitimate leader.

References

External links

www.icftu.org
entry in the

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