The subject matter of trade unionism and workers in finland is of interest to both the. The activities of trade unions, under the umbrella of the nigeria labour congress nlc. A dialectical framework for understanding industrial relations in nigeria au. Introduction the doctrine of unionism has been in existence from time immemorial. The legal frame work of trade union activism and the role. The nigeria labour congress nlc and the trade union congress tuc are the central trade union organisation for the thirty six 36 industrial unions in the country and therefore provides a common platform for its affiliates. In nigeria, trade unions are represented by nigeria labour congress nlc. It has been functioning in various fields of human endeavour, including professional bodies, artisans and others. In 1996, another trade unions amendment decree 4 was enacted to.
Nigeria labour congress, under which all 42 unions were affiliated. A contemporary overview by comrade hyginus chika onuegbu page 19 the period also witnessed the official registration of the trade union congress of nigeria tuc as a labour centre on 8th august, 2005 when the then president of tuc. Trade union services and benefits in africa edited by. The trade unions act, as amended in this act reformed to as the principal act is further amended as set out in this act. The trade union movement on the other hand, started after 1918, when the workers formed their associations to improve their conditions. Trade unionism, collective bargaining and nation building 141 nlc or agency. In its 1985 decision, the supreme court of nigeria had occasion to demonstrate the effect of this restriction in the case of osawe v. Challenges facing trade unions in nigeria information. The union of workers trade unions of niger ustn is the largest trade union centre with a membership of 60,000. In nigeria, workers have various unions which serve as the mouthpiece of. Trade union congress of nigeria news latest breaking.
In the 1960s, trade unions in africa were very instrumental in the struggle for independence across the continent. Trade unions and leadership in nigerias new democracy. Trade unions as brought about by government legal notice of february 1978, to the effect that nigeria civil service union and the then civil service technical workers union are junior workers unions empowered only to organise civil servants on. Find list of best trade associations in nigeria with their name, address, contact phone number and other information on vconnect. Although trade union functions vary widely, the following outline is what would seem fairly representative, or better say, meaningfully significant to unions in nigeria noah, 2010.
The nigeria labour congress is an umbrella organisation for trade unions. Trade union congress of nigeria tuc is an affiliate of international trade unions confederation ituc. In nigeria, the issue of collective bargaining was provided for under the labour act. The democratic confederation of workers of niger cdtn was formed in 2001 as a breakaway union from the ustn. They have played a crucial role in shaping the nigerian society, economy, and democracy. Trade union has played enormous role in the socioeconomic development of nigeria, given its statutory function in working to ensure that the overall welfare of the nigerian workforce is guaranteed. Unions news latest breaking stories and top headlines. In this way, the functions and methods of unions in nigeria are more circumscribed than those of unions with freedom to engage in politics akpala, 1982.
Trade unionism and wage agitations in nigeriathe nigerian. It is, thus, a part of the labour movement, which is. Trade unions and workers union laws in nigeria mywage. Some notable contributions to democracy in nigeria were against military rule, especially during the agitation for free and fair elections in june 1993 and also in the fights against corruption. 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. In 1900, a growing body of wage earners had been called into existence in the country following the expansion of the.
This development is hardly suprising for it is an expected natural occurrence. Trade union congress of nigeria in 338, 338, ikorodu road. With changing economies, the cost of living also changes and unions seek to ensure that the wages match that. Oluwakemi owoyemitrade unions and trade unionism in. In nigeria, trade unions fought against colonial rule and exploitation of the nigerian state during the colonial period. The role of trade unions in nigerian industrial relations volume 1 of malthouse overseas monographs issue 1 of nigeria, industrial relations, dafe otobo malthouse overseas monographs. Farmers association of nigeria is an indigenous farmers association in nigeria improving and maintaining the welfare, terms and conditions of farmers. The guardian nigeria newspaper brings you the latest headlines, opinions, political news, business reports and international news. Federal university ndufualike, ikwo, ebonyi state, nigeria abstract. The trade union congress of nigeria tuc considers the aspect of the recently signed finance bill by the federal government that hikes the value added tax vat from 5. The role of trade unions in nigerian industrial relations. The roles of trade unions cannot be over emphasized in any organization. Trade unions have become an integral part of many professional bodies across the world.
Some people actually see unions as a form of organized crime, but others see it for what it is. It broadens the room for trade union freedom of association, allowing new trade unions to be formed by a minimum of 50 workers. The state of trade unionism and industrial relations practice in nigerias export. The role of nigeria labour union in democratic consolidation in nigeria abstract this research work is centre on the role of nigeria labour union in democratic consolidation in nigeria a case study of nigeria labour congress, kogi state chapter. Furthermore, in most developing countries, government is the largest employer of labour with private individuals employing a minimal proportion of the working class okene, 2007.
During independence struggle, trade unions across the continent offered the most important platform for ordinary people to voice their frustrations and to demand for selfdetermination. Unions roles and the labour market seriously challenging the roles of trade unions in nigeria today are the array of socioeconomic policies of the government. Find out about trade unions, including what they are and the benefits of being a trade union member. This paper takes a look at the effect of recession on.
The effect of trade unionism on workers a case study on pam business economics and tourism 2012. Human and trade union rights in nigeria industriall. Visit vconnect for trade union congress of nigeria in kosofe, lagos. Trade unions have an immense effect on labor markets and societies. Management of trade unions in nigeria under a recessionary. The major objectives of the work is to examine how the weakness of trade union in nigeria constitutes. Growth and development of trade union in nigeria essays. Constitution of nigeria provides freedom to join and form unions. Every person in entitled to assemble freely and form association with political party, trade union or any other association for the protection of their rights. 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. Read all the latest news, breaking stories, top headlines, opinion, pictures and videos about unions from nigeria and the world on today. 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.
In this post, we will look at the problems and prospects of trade union in nigeria. The national union of petroleum and natural gas workers, nupeng, is one of the 29 industrial unions that are formally affiliated with the nigeria labour congress. The nigerien confederation of labour cnt is the third largest trade union centre strike actions 2009 constitutional crisis. By 1975, under the military regime of general murtala muhamed one thousand trade unions were registered fashoyin, 1980. Trade unions laws in nigeria under the trade unions act uzor anozieayoka, esq. Administration, university of lagos, nigeria email. List of trade associations providers in nigeria vconnect. The general unenforceability of collective agreements. The evolution of trade union in nigeria can be tied to. The aim of the association or union in most cases often include.
The nigeria labour congress nlc has, since nigerias return to democracy in 1999, been the platform for the nigerian people to query government policies. The main purpose of this research work is to analyze and evaluate if there is actually any relationship between trade unionism and the growth if public sector organization in nigeria with special references to academic staff union of polytechnics. Trade unions in nigeria have played significant roles in the fight for democracy. Nigerian union of local government employees and the. Labour unions and the transformation of the nigerian civil.
The nigeria labour congress nlc was formally constituted as the only national federation of trade unions in the country in 1978. However, government deliberately did not institute a central administration for the senior staff association. This article highlights the major types of trade unions in nigeria and their functions. Some challenges facing labour unions in nigeria such as disunity, financial weakness, weak collective bargaining process and dishonest attitude of trade union. Enacted by the national assembly of the federal republic of nigeria. The international trade unions confederation ituc is the main international trade union organisation, representing the interests of working people worldwide.
Decisions reached at such negotiations are usually implemented by the parties involved. An appraisal of the trade union amendment acts of 2005 in. In that case, the plaintiff applied to the registrar of trade unions for the registration of a. The general unenforceability of collective agreements under nigerian labour jurisprudence.
Nigeria in 1960 was also characterized by mass resistance, mass strikes and protests, enormous sacrifices largely by nigerian workers, their trade unions and labour movements. The main objective of this thesis is to examine how trade unionism affects workers. Section 1 of sub section 1 trade union act no 31 of 1973 defines trade union as any combination of workers or employers whether. 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. Trade unions laws in nigeria under the trade unions act. Government labour relations particularly in the downstream of the oil and gas industry in nigeria has not been short of conflicts. Read all the latest news, breaking stories, top headlines, opinion, pictures and videos about trade union congress of nigeria from nigeria and the world on today. Nigerias 10 most powerful trade unions premium times. 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. Itis a symbol of unity and strength of the countrys trade union movement. These are nigeria trade union congress ntuc, labour unity front luf, united labour congress ulc and nigeria workers council nwc. Trade union congress of nigeria office in 338, 338, ikorodu road, anthony, kosofe, lagos, nigeria. The paradox of agreement without agreement vincent iwunze faculty of law, university of uyo, uyo, nigeria email. They each have a number of affiliate unions in the different sectors of the economy.