Trade unions in Brazil
| National organization(s) | COB, CAT, CUT, CBTC, CGT, CONTAG, FS |
|---|---|
| Density | 13% (2019) |
| CBA coverage | 64.8% (2020) |
| Global Rights Index | |
5 No guarantee of rights | |
| International Labour Organization | |
| Brazil is a member of the ILO | |
| Convention ratification | |
| Freedom of Association | Not ratified |
| Right to Organise | 18 November 1952 |
Trade unions in Brazil first emerged in the late 19th century with the expansion of manufacturing and the influx of immigrant workers, especially from Spain, Italy and Germany, who were influenced by socialist and anarchist movements in their home countries.