Trade Union, collective bargaining, and its effect on membership growth among public university lecturers in Ghana

Abstract

The research looked at UTAG's organizational effectiveness, collective bargaining, and trade union activity and its effect on the members growth. Using 109 faculty members as the sample size, a descriptive survey study was undertaken. Descriptive statistics tests were run on the items, which were summarized by frequencies and percentages, using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) computer software. The study demonstrated that collective bargaining and negotiations; education & training are the main services offered by trade unions; these have positive and statistically significant effect on membership growth. The study showed that the main difficulty facing trade unions is mobilizing members for effective negotiations. The Ghanaian legal system is very sensitive, and hence the trade union procedures are necessary to ensure and preserve industrial peace. Thus, it is suggested that solid legal frameworks and rules be offered, as these will give trade unions vigor and allow them to submit persuasive work assessments. � 2023 The Author