129. The object of a federation is to safeguard the similar interests of its members and for such purpose it may:(a) exercise the powers of a union;
(b) establish educational, publicity and technical assistance services;
(c) make agreements with an affiliated union to supervise or manage its affairs for a fixed period;
(d) determine the amount and the mode of payment of the subscriptions of its affiliated unions;
(e) supply persons interested in forming a union with the necessary information to ensure its efficacy and facilitate its formation;
(f) assist unions affiliated with it by guaranteeing the carrying out of their commitments.