The role of trade unionism in a developing economy covenant. Trade unions laws in nigeria under the trade unions act uzor anozieayoka, esq. This article highlights the major types of trade unions in nigeria and their functions. This law opened the way for the registration of trade unions in the country. Labour act only covers employees engaged under a contract of manual. Growth of trade union movement what is human resource.
Oluwakemi owoyemitrade unions and trade unionism in nigeria. There are various problems associated with trade unions in nigeria and in other parts of the world. Trade unionism on academic performance and development of. The aim of the association or union in most cases often include. The legal frame work of trade union activism and the role of. To provide confidence to workers to imbibe sincerity and discipline in workers. The international trade unions confederation ituc is the main international trade union organisation, representing the interests of working people worldwide. It began with a broad definition of trade union in an ordinary sense and from a legal perspective. Trade unions laws in nigeria under the trade unions act. Introduction the doctrine of unionism has been in existence from time immemorial. Olalekan arikewuyo institute of education, olabisi onabanjo university, agoiwoye, ogun state, nigeria. To continually promote, defend and advance the economic, political and social well being of nigerian workers.
Information on trade unions in the caribbean has not been collected on a. Right of member to nominate recipients of sums of payable on death. Trade unions trade unions in niger there is a national gender committee. It will also highlight other functions of trade unions that aim towards benefitting both organization and employees. Nigerias 10 most powerful trade unions premium times nigeria. The ituc was founded at its inaugural congress held in vienna, austria on 1 st 3 rd of november, 2006. Labour unions and the transformation of the nigerian civil. In few of the countries, trinidad as an example, finance and insurance is a major area in which collective agreements exist. Protection of workers option to join a trade union 20. Objectives, function, formation, regulation, rights and liabilities.
In his poverty of philosophy marx has emphasized that the trade unions are the school of socialism. However, trade unions forms part of the political rubric of society and. Management of trade unions in nigeria under a recessionary. It has been functioning in various fields of human endeavour, including professional bodies, artisans and others. Trade union, also called labor union, an association of workers in a particular trade, industry, or company created for the purpose of securing improvements in pay, benefits, working conditions, or social and political status through collective bargaining.
Trade unions have become an integral part of many professional bodies across the world. The legal frame work of trade union activism and the role. Trade unions perform a number of functions in order to achieve the objectives. Madras labour union was formed on systematic lines in 1919. The trade unions act, as amended in this act reformed to as the principal act is further amended as set out in this act. Unions like the gold and silver smiths association, the colony and ashanti motor union, and the carpenters and masons union were all founded in the 1920s.
It was founded in 1978 following a merger of four different organisations. Trade unionism in nigeria is as old as colonisation in nigeria. To take welfare measure to improve the morale of workers. Trade unionism and wage agitations in nigeriathe nigerian. Trade unions and trade unionism in nigeria are said to be part of the legacy of colonilisation of nigeria. The first formal trade union was established on 19 th of august, 1912. Trade unions as represented by the nigeria labour congress nlc in the contemporary times have been. Before 1938 when trade union ordinance ushered in formal trade union activities, what looked like trade unions were in nigeria in form of trade associations, craft and professional trade association called african guilds and craft association. Some of the aims and objectives of trade unions in nigeria according to the nigeria labour congress nlc which is the umbrella body of all trade unions in nigeria are as follows. Enacted by the national assembly of the federal republic of nigeria. In nigeria, workers have various unions which serve as the mouthpiece of members within the profession. Since its formation in nigeria over a century ago, it has transited. In 1900, a growing body of wage earners had been called into existence in the country following the expansion of the civil and public services due to the. Associated society of locomotive engineers and firemen aslef.
A certificate of registration of trade union may be cancelled by registrar. The activities of trade unions, under the umbrella of the nigeria labour congress nlc. The central trade union in the country was the nigerian labour congress nlc, which was formed in 1975 as the umbrella trade union and recognized by decree number 44 of 1976 as the sole representative of all trade unions in the country see labor unions, ch. This study aims at finding out the effect of trade unionism on workers. Any other workers trade union registered under this act and publish 1 from time to time in the federal gazette third schedule part b the jurisdictional scope of each of the restructured trade unions no. The nationwide strike of june 115, 1964 apart from. Organised trade unions officially started on monday 19 august 1912 in nigeria when workers in the then civil service organised themselves into trade unions as was done in sierra leone egboh, 1968. Functions of trade unions as par as the trade union act 1926, to secure better wage and living condition for workers. Niger labour market profile 2014 ulandssekretariatet. Trade union in nigeria nigerian labour congress nlc the central trade union in the country was the nigerian labour congress nlc, which was formed in 1975 as the umbrella trade union and recognized by decree number 44 of 1976 as the sole representative of all trade unions in the country see labor unions, ch. This paper takes a look at the effect of recession on. A number of trade unions were established between 1919 and 1923. The state of trade unionism and industrial relations practice in nigerias export. Generally, trade unions can be problematic for business owners as they attempt to collectively.
Trade union is an association formed to regulate the terms and conditions of employment of workers. Nigeria labour congress nlc is an umbrella organisation for trade unions in nigeria. This is because before the coming of the colonialists. It said that trade unions in nigeria are interested in the regulations, measures and legislation made under the ongoing war and therefore asked the colonial government to consult them on such issues. Economic, political and social conditions of the day influenced the growth of trade union movement in india. Adewumi 1998 stated that the trade union congress in ghana was founded in 1945. Establishment of international labour organisation in 1919 helped the formation of trade unions in the country. One mr henry libert a sierra leonean summoned a meeting of about thirtythree indigenous workers, and by the fifth meeting on 15. Cameroon article pdf available in modern economy 0711. Human and trade union rights in nigeria industriall. Nigeria union of journalists nuj is the trade union body for the practicing registered journalist resident in abuja. Trade union administration international labour organization. The legal implication of nonregistration of a trade union lesotho law journal 2000 vol.
In fact the trade union movement in nigeria has been described and documented as one of the oldest in black africa. The following is a list of major independent trade unions, which are solely accountable to their members and free from employer domination as it stood on 31 march 2012. In some countries, especially the larger countries, quarrying and mining are areas covered. They come into existence at the will of the law, and they endure during its pleasure 1 introduction. The colonial government reacted by outlawing strikes. Administration, university of lagos, nigeria email. Prohibitions of actions in tort against trade unions. An analysis of industrial relations practice in nigeria and.
Change of name, merger, and alteration of rules of trade unions 27. Whether temporary or permanent, primarily for the purpose of regulating the relations between workers and employers or between workers for imposing restrictive conditions on the conduct of any trade or business and includes the federations of two. Feb 17, 2017 trade unions laws in nigeria under the trade unions act uzor anozieayoka, esq. General federation of trade unions uk scottish trades union congress. The paper concluded that disunity and politicization of trade union are major obstacles for the development of strong and stable trade unions. Dec 17, 2016 no fewer than 25 industrial unions from nigeria labour congress, nlc, trade union congress of nigeria, tuc, and others without affiliation to either nlc or tuc, yesterday in lagos announced the. They have played a crucial role in shaping the nigerian society, economy, and democracy. Pages in category trade unions in nigeria the following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. Challenges facing trade unions in nigeria information guide. In nigeria, trade unions are represented by nigeria labour congress nlc. However this union was not recognised and therefore suffered harassment by employers until 1938 when the trade union ordinance was enacted. Nigeria where there are far more unions than that of ghana. This paper takes a colossal look at the function and performance of trade unionism in a developing nation with a special emphasis on west africa as a whole and nigeria ij. The trade unions should lose their structural identity and should be merged with the political party.
Provisions of societies act and companies act, not to apply to trade unions 21. From this definition, a trade union is a voluntary incorporated association with the aim of regulating the terms and conditions of employment of workers subject to registration by the registrar of trade union in nigeria. Oluwakemi owoyemitrade unions and trade unionism in. What is the list of trade unions of nigeria answers. The first generation of organised trade unions in nigeria.
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