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Examining the Effectiveness of a Trade Union: Role of union strength and union leadership

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This article aims to examine the influencing factors towards the effectiveness of the trade union from the perspectives of public sector union members. The present study used a quantitative research method involving a survey among 114 union members of Kesatuan Kakitangan Umum, Universiti Teknologi MARA (KKUUiTM). The findings revealed two important findings. First, the union members disclosed that their union was effective. Second, union strength and union leadership significantly influence trade union effectiveness. This research will help the union understand their strength and continuously improve its leadership to maintain its trade union effectiveness and contribute to greater union performance.

Source: Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal

DOI: 10.21834/e-bpj.v9isi22.5853

Authors: Mahazril ‘Aini Yaacob, Nurul Hidayana Mohd Noor, Nor Syamaliah Ngah, Mohammad Zulhafiy Zol Bahari

Institutions: Universiti Teknologi MARA System, Universiti Teknologi MARA

Language: English

Topic: Labor Movements and Unions

Subfield: Industrial relations

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universiti Teknologi MARA