The impact of trade unions in Kenya

  

Date Posted: 4/19/2012 3:29:13 AM

Posted By: sashoo  Membership Level: Silver  Total Points: 382

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THE IMPACT OF TRADE UNIONS IN KENYA
1. Trade unions have provided a fair work deal. This work deal has ensured that at least some measure of protection is given to the weaker party in labor and industrial relations.

2. They have balanced the power relation structure through collective.

3. They have encouraged negotiation and mutual understanding through collective bargaining.

4. They have promoted industrial peace.

5. In collaboration with other social partners, they have increased employment opportunities including those of their members.

6. Unions have protected the employed people by making them be fully aware of the dynamics operating in the labor market.

7. Unions have participated in matters of national interest affecting their members e.g. compacting inflation through wage restrain or wage freeze.

8. They have promoted a more equitable distribution of national income through collective and productive bargaining.

9. Unions have also provided a forum for lobbying and influencing government policies through alliances with other social movements.

10. They have also represented their members in grievances and dispute settling by promoting the spirit of industrial relations charter.

11. They have been involved in workers' education or welfare including workers cooperativeness.

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