The Role Of Trade Unionism In A Developing Economy

Abstract

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;L Particular. It Began With A Broad

Definition Of Trade Union In An Ordinary Sense And From A Legal

Perspective.

This Was Followed By A General Review Of The History Of Trade

 Unionism In Nigeria And West Africa From 1912 To 1938,1938 To 1976 And

1976 To Date. Some Of The Notable Unions During The Period Of 1912 To

1938 Were The Railway Workers' Union Led By Pa M.A.O. Imoudu, The

Nigerian Union Of Teachers And The Nigerian Marine African Workers'

Union. The Unionism From 1976 To Date On The Other Hand Witnessed

Vibrant, Radical And Purposeful Leaders Like Hassan Sunmonu, David

Ogeli, Ali Chiroma, Pascal Bafyau And Adams Oshiomhole.

The Paper Thp.N Revealed That The Functions And Objectives Of Trade

Unions Can Be Classified Under Economics, Political, Educational And Social Activities. Was Further Revealed That Workers Nom1.Ally Join Unions Majorly Because Union  Is Better Placed And Stronger Than The

Individual Worker With Financially And Otherwise, In Promoting And

Defending The Terms And Conditions Of Employment. The Paper

Concluded By Emphasizing That The Trade Unions Have A Vital Role To Play

Not Only In The Management Of Industrial Relations But Also In The Progress Of The Community.

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APA

AGBENLE, F & I., O (2021). The Role Of Trade Unionism In A Developing Economy. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/the-role-of-trade-unionism-in-a-developing-economy

MLA 8th

AGBENLE, F and OLABOSIPO I. "The Role Of Trade Unionism In A Developing Economy" Afribary. Afribary, 19 May. 2021, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/the-role-of-trade-unionism-in-a-developing-economy. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

MLA7

AGBENLE, F, OLABOSIPO I. . "The Role Of Trade Unionism In A Developing Economy". Afribary, Afribary, 19 May. 2021. Web. 13 Nov. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/the-role-of-trade-unionism-in-a-developing-economy >.

Chicago

AGBENLE, F and I., OLABOSIPO . "The Role Of Trade Unionism In A Developing Economy" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 13, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/the-role-of-trade-unionism-in-a-developing-economy

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