HISTORY OF TRADE UNIONISM AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS IN NIGERIA

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Abstract

This paper discusses the history of trade unionism and analyses the legal framework for industrial relations in Nigeria. Indeed, the issue of trade unions and industrial relations are issues that have been at the front burner of discourse for quite some time now. On several occasions, some of the matters have had to go to court for judicial pronouncements on naughty provisions of the Trade Union Act. The paper clarifies the key terms in the topic and, thereafter, chronicles the history of trade unionism in Nigeria. Using doctrinal methodology, the paper analyzes the laws that govern industrial relations in Nigeria, with a view to bringing out the lacunas therein and recommending ways through which trade unionism and industrial harmony can be strengthened between the Unions and government for the smooth running of the affairs of the country.

Author Biography

  • Alubo A. O., PhD, University of Jos

    A Professor of Comparative Criminal Law at the University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. He is a Senior of Advocate of Nigeria with a penchant for writing, teaching and researching, all of which are qualities that have made his outstanding in the teaching and practice of law. He has several books to his credit and published more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals.

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Published

2026-07-22

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Vol. 5 (2026): Plateau State University Law Journal

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