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.
AGBENLE, F & I., O (2021). The Role Of Trade Unionism In A Developing Economy. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/the-role-of-trade-unionism-in-a-developing-economy
AGBENLE, F and OLABOSIPO I. "The Role Of Trade Unionism In A Developing Economy" Afribary. Afribary, 19 May. 2021, https://track.afribary.com/works/the-role-of-trade-unionism-in-a-developing-economy. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
AGBENLE, F, OLABOSIPO I. . "The Role Of Trade Unionism In A Developing Economy". Afribary, Afribary, 19 May. 2021. Web. 23 Nov. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/the-role-of-trade-unionism-in-a-developing-economy >.
AGBENLE, F and I., OLABOSIPO . "The Role Of Trade Unionism In A Developing Economy" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 23, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/the-role-of-trade-unionism-in-a-developing-economy