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 or more trade unions. The state of trade unionism and industrial relations practice in nigerias export. It began with a broad definition of trade union in an ordinary sense and from a legal perspective. 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. 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. The legal implication of nonregistration of a trade union lesotho law journal 2000 vol. A strike is usually the last resort of a trade union, but when negotiations have reached an impasse, a strike may be the only bargaining tool left for employees. The trade unions act, as amended in this act reformed to as the principal act is further amended as set out in this act.
It is formed for protecting the interests of workers. Webbs book industrial democracy is the bible of trade unionism. Nigerias 10 most powerful trade unions premium times. Enacted by the national assembly of the federal republic of nigeria. Management of trade unions in nigeria under a recessionary. Trade unions in nigeria and the challenge of internal democracy. Introduction to trade unions what is human resource. According to webb, trade unionism is an extension of democracy from political sphere to industrial sphere.
Since its formation in nigeria over a century ago, it has transited. Feb 17, 2017 trade unions laws in nigeria under the trade unions act uzor anozieayoka, esq. Trade unionism in nigeria is as old as colonisation in nigeria. This trade union represents all workers with different skills in a particular industry. Labour unions and the transformation of the nigerian civil. A dialectical framework for understanding industrial relations in nigeria au. See annual report of the certification officer 20112012 2012 appendix 1. Exclusion of courts 1 subject to the provisions of subsection 3 of section 21 of this act, no person shall commence an action, the subject matter of a trade dispute or any inter or intra union. The nigeria union of teachers, nut, was founded in july 1931 by the amalgamation of the first two teachers associations in nigeria, namely, lagos union of teachers, lut, formed in 1925 with its. Human and trade union rights in nigeria industriall. It has been functioning in various fields of human endeavour, including professional bodies, artisans and others.
Trade union is an association formed to regulate the terms and conditions of employment of workers. They come into existence at the will of the law, and they endure during its pleasure 1 introduction. In nigeria, the primary trade union for all categories of workers is the nigeria labour congress nlc. Nigerias 10 most powerful trade unions premium times nigeria. Challenges facing trade unions in nigeria information. Under section 7 of ira, employees also have the right not to join a trade union. A labor union, or trade union, is an organization of workers who have joined together to achieve goals in areas such as wages and working conditions. Mar 26, 20 so tradeunion are the spontaneous reaction of the growth of capitalism 8. The aim of the association or union in most cases often include.
Under section 26, 27 and 27a of trade union act, the following classes of persons are prohibited. The recognition of the nigerian civil service union by the british colonial government as the first trade union in the nation in 1912 set the pace for workers rights awareness and the bravery and principle of agitation that. Types, structure and functions of trade unions trade union. This union represents workers with a particular type of skill e. There are numerous trade unions in nigeria under the larger coalition of two unions the nigeria labour congress, nlc, and the trade union congress, tuc. What is the list of trade unions of nigeria answers.
In fact the trade union movement in nigeria has been described and documented as one of the oldest in black africa. Trade unions are entitled to conduct a strike against employers. A trade union is an organization of workers in a particular profession or service created to represent their interests and also to promote and protect workers working conditions. Trade union congress of nigeria is a trade union that initiated to promote and encourage participation of their members in commerce, industry, mines and agriculture at national and international levels. Trade union services and benefits in africa edited by. Find list of best trade associations in nigeria with their name, address, contact phone number and other information on vconnect.
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. The webbs1 defined a trade union as a continuous association of wageearners for the purpose of maintaining of improving the conditions of their working lives. There are various problems associated with trade unions in nigeria and in other parts of the world. Nigeria union of journalists nuj is the trade union body for the practicing registered journalist resident in abuja. It was formed in august 1950, but restructured in 1978. It is, thus, a part of the labour movement, which is. A trade union is an association of workers formed with the object of improving the conditions of workers. 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. Introduction the doctrine of unionism has been in existence from time immemorial. Trade union heres why organisation is important to nigerian. Anti capitalism approach by marx marx said that trade union is an instrument for destroying the capitalist class. Nigeria as a nation is closely linked to the history of trade union movement. Regional integration and nontariff measures in the economic.
This is a list of trade unions and union federations by country. List of trade associations providers in nigeria vconnect. In fact, trade union movement began against the exploitation of workers by certain managements under the capitalist system. Framework for occupational health and safety in nigeria. The role of trade unionism in a developing economy covenant. Secondly, a trade union is confined to workers alone. This paper relies heavily on historical facts as well as some existing literatures to conclude that there was in place some forms of trade union and. This paper takes a look at the effect of recession on trade unions in nigeria and its implications for trade union practice and management in terms of the following variables. The implication for the trade union movement justice chidi ngwama department of administration and management, crawford university, igbesa, ogun state, nigeria abstract the rate of the industrial accidents and the general lethargy of the employers to respond to the issues of safety and.
We need a trade union movement that stands unwavering in the face of current systematic assaults on. Unarguably, the trade unions in nigeria have consistently been one of the largest and organised people force who has always presented a fighting force against the government and their policies. 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. Trade unions as represented by the nigeria labour congress nlc in the. Trade union is pure simple a class struggle, and proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains and they a world to win. Origin and development of trade unionism in nigeria. Workers have little bargaining capacity when they are unorganized. In the united states, trade unions go by the name labor unions.
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. Generally, trade unions can be problematic for business owners as they attempt to collectively. Pages in category trade unions in nigeria the following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This union encompasses all industrial union in nigeria. Types, structure and functions of trade unions free download as powerpoint presentation. Regulatory convergence is beneficial for ecowas countries and can reduce trade restrictions by over 25 per cent only by aligning existing measures. They have played a crucial role in shaping the nigerian society, economy, and democracy. Trade unions are associations of workers formed to represent their interests and improve their pay and working conditions. The trade union movement on the other hand, started after 1918, when the workers formed their associations to improve their conditions. Medical and health workers union of nigeria address. Workers conditions in the epzs are highlighted and the different dimensions of. Trade unions, trade union movements in nigeria, right of workers, trade union rights, experiences. 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. It was founded in 1978 following a merger of four different organisations.
The article further argues that a denial or limitation by law and the public. Trade union heres why organisation is important to. Threaten to dismiss if he proposes to join a union or if he participates in trade union activities. Objectives, function, formation, regulation, rights and liabilities.
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