The main federation Confederation of Cameroon Trade Union has undergone many organizational splits and attempts by the government to retain its influence.
Agriculture and informal workers – a majority of Cameroon workforce are excluded from joining or forming trade unions.
[4] USCC maintained its independence until it was merged into the UNTC (see below) at the urging of president Ahidjo in a 1969 congress of the ruling UNC party.
In 1992, the OSTC restructured into the present day CSTC which promoted union democracy, e.g. the right of its members to affiliate with a political party of their choosing.
In 1994, the RDPC government officials unilaterally ousted and later arrested union democracy advocate and general secretary Louis Sambes.