Now, the FAU consists of just under 40 groups, organized locally and by branch of trade. It rejects hierarchical organizations and political representation and believes in the concept of federalism; most  decisions are made by the local unions.
The FAU is now comprised of roughly 40 groups, organized geographically and by profession. It eschews centralized authority and political influence, favoring a decentralized approach based on federal principles; local unions typically make the majority of decisions.