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Tuvalu’s only registered trade union is the Tuvalu Overseas Seamen’s Union (TOSU), which represents workers on foreign ships. It currently has between 800 and 900 working members (2010). TOSU is a member of the International Transportation Workers’ Federation. There is also a teacher’s association in the Education Department at Nauti Primary School.

The Tuvalu National Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) was established to promote an enabling business environment. There is no industry base in Tuvalu and most businesses are private sector organisations, which has led to most private sector members withdrawing from TNCC and establishing the Private Sector Organization of Tuvalu (PSOT). However PSOT is not recognised by the local government. TNCC deals mainly with business-related issues while labour and social issues are addressed directly by relevant government agencies.