title: United Independent Albanian Trade Unions
text: The Union of the Independent Trade Unions of Albania (BSPSH), is a National Confederation of Trade unions in Albania. It was established in 1991 and held its first national conference in February, 1992. It has an estimated membership of 85,000.
  
  Originally led by Valer Xheka - after a tumultuous and violent transition, including charges of a political takeover by Azem Hajdari, in 1998 the Supreme Court of Albania recognized Xhevdet Lubani as the legitimate leader.
  
  References
  
  External links
   www.icftu.org entry in the ITUC address book.
  
  International Trade Union Confederation
  Trade unions in Albania
  National federations of trade unions
  Trade unions established in 1991
  1991 establishments in Albania