Founded in 1949, this TUI now comprises 94 organizations from 54 countries, representing 20 million workers. 110 organizations from 78 countries took part in its 7th Trade Conference, held in Moscow in 1983 (September 27-30). 51 of these organizations were not members of the WFTU. Due to the great variety of trades incorporated, there is also a considerable number of branch commissions: sugar industry; meats and fats; milk and milk products; bread and confectionary; tobacco; hotels and rcsturants, etc. A mixed Committee has been formed jointly with the Transport TUI to follow the problems of the workers in the fishery industry. The TUI has consultative status with the United Nations Organization for Food and Agriculture (FAO). An informal bi-monthly bulletin is published as well as leaflet entitled «News Briefs». Address: Ul. 6 Scptembri 4 Sofia, Bulgaria Telephone: (3592) 880251 Cable address: UIS MOP (Sofia) General Secretary: Jose Antonio Marrero (Cuba)