The East African Trade Union Confederation (EATUC) was established in1988 and currently is composed of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU-K) – Kenya, the National Organization of Trade Unions (NOTU) – Uganda, Zanzibar Trade Union Congress (ZATUC) and the Trade Union Congress of Tanzania (TUCTA).

In July 2007 Rwanda and Burundi formally joined the EAC; therefore, EATUC membership is extended to the National Trade Union Federations from Burundi (COSYBU) and Rwanda (CESTRAR). EATUC enjoys an observer status within the EAC structure.