[1] The COSYBU reformed its structure in 2013 and its confederal governing body includes representatives from its affiliated unions as well as membership from the national provinces.
[1] In total, 31 of the 59 officially recognised trade unions in Burundi are affiliated to the COSYBU.
[1] The two largest, representing teachers (STEB) and transport workers (SYPROTAVEBU), together constitute about 75 percent of the confederation's total membership.
Most Burundians work in the informal economy and members of certain unions have been harassed for their affiliations.
[3] It is estimated that only 1.3 percent of the labour force are members of trade unions.