Impact Of Collective Bargaining On The Effectiveness Of Trade Union In Nigeria (A Case Study Of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike):- Akuma, Nneji O.

ABSTRACT

This paper has been prepared as Impact of collective bargaining on the effectiveness of trade union in Nigeria, a study of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Trade Unions have often been accused of pursuing their own selfish interests without due consideration of their role in enhancing organizational performance. Adequate and detailed exposition on the role trade unions can play in organizational performance therefore becomes very necessary, thus the main objectives therefore are to examine trade Unions, Collective Bargaining and Organizational Performance. Three hypotheses were formulated as guide to the study. The study adopted descriptive research method and the study relied much on primary and secondary data. A total of 351 research subjected were drawn for the targets. Using the stratifies and the sample random sampling techniques. However 297 copies of questionnaire were returned upon which the data analysis was based. The data generated were analyzed using chi-square method. The findings from the study showed that the trade unions have helped to ensure employee commitment to optimum job productivity os well as effectively using collective bargaining to enhance organizational performance. The researcher concludes that collective bargaining is a veritable instrument for improved employee productivity as well as organizational performance. The researcher recommends that continuous and adequate awareness should be created among the stakeholders (Trade Union, management and Government) on their role in not only developing but sustaining a rancor free work environment which is a prerequisite for organizational performance.

Key words: Collective Bargaining, Trade Union, Organizational Performance