NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS IT GOES AND ITS REALITIES CASE STUDY OF LABOUR UNIONS AND PERFORMANCES SINCE 2020
Abstract
This study examines the strategies employed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to achieve its primary goals of improving workers' welfare and contributing to national democracy. the study draws on survey data collected from NLC members, interviews with key informants, and documentary analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding of the NLC'S strategies, challenges,and impact.the findings reveal that the NLC employs various strategies, including collective bargaining, advocacy and lobbying, industrial action, education and training, and international collaboration. however, the NLC faces challenges such as government interference, internal conflicts, limited resources,and globalization and economic restructuring. despite these challenges, the NLC has made significant achievements in improving workers' welfare and promoting social justice in Nigeria. The study concludes that the NLC plays a vital role in shaping the labor landscape and industrial relations in the country, and its continued effectivenessis crucial for the advancement of workers' rights and democratic governance in Nigeria.
keywords:Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), workers' welfare, national democracy,collective bargaining, advocacy and lobbying, industrial action, education and training,international collaboration,challenges,achievements.
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