The ETUF was founded in 1957 . Until 2011 all unions other than the ETUF were banned . ETUF has a long history in defending on workers rights in Egypt as it is the sole Federation in Egypt . ETUF owns many institutions like the Workers University , the Labor Educational Association , The Resort of Al-Ahlam " Karyet Al-Ahlam " and many other provencial federations
The Egyptian Trade Union Federation is the sole trade union federation in Egypt. It represents 2.5 million workers in 23 unions. It is affiliated with the International Confederation of Arab Trade Unions, and the Organization of African Trade Union Unity. They also have the intention to decrease illegal migration to protect migrants by providing them with employment.