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The Authentic Labor Front (Spanish: Frente Auténtico del Trabajo or FAT) is an independent confederation of labor unions in Mexico. It was formed as a progressive Social Catholic organization in 1960 in response to the nation’s labor strife of 1958-1959. Following the strikes of these years the Mexican government replaced the leaders of the rebellious mine railroad and oil workers’ unions with charros (corrupt labor bosses).