Work

Labour Union Participation and Corporate Social Responsibility Outcomes in Oil And Gas Firms in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study examined the relationship between labour union participation and corporate social responsibility (CSR) outcomes in oil and gas firms in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Using a crosssectional survey design, data were collected from 140 employees and managers across unionized departments of oil and gas firms. Analysis with Spearman’s Rank Correlation revealed that all four dimensions of union participation, namely consultation, involvement in decision-making, negotiation, and monitoring/evaluation, showed significant positive correlations with CSR outcomes. The findings indicate that labour unions play a critical role in enhancing inclusiveness, accountability, and sustainability in CSR practices within the oil and gas sector. The study concludes that unions should be recognized as strategic partners in CSR governance and recommends strengthening their roles in consultation, decision-making, negotiation, and monitoring to foster more responsive and socially impactful CSR outcomes in the Niger Delta.

Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH

DOI: 10.56201/ijssmr.vol.11no12.2025.pg352.36

Author: Daniel Patrick Tuodolo

Institution: Niger Delta University

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: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7204232890