Recession can be describe as decline in gross domestic
product (GDP) for two or more consecutive quarters
In economics, a recession is a business cycle contraction, a
general slowdown in economic activity over a period of time (Websters, 2008).
Economic recession is a period of general economic decline
and is typically accompanied by a drop in the stock market, an increase in
unemployment, and a decline in the housing market.
Times like these require more collaboration in Labour –
Management Relations
Labour Union movements have been in the struggle for a
better society and anti-development menace including corruption, social
injustice that has rocked and weakened the efficacy of the Civil/Public service
in Nigeria. What are strategies to be adopted by Labour in times of Economic
Recession? Experts will unveil many strategic options.
1.
Management of Trade Unions in Nigeria under a Recessionary
Economy
2.
Labour in crisis and the reinforced economic
governance system
3.
Worker participation and industrial relations
4.
Sustainable development and industrial policy
5.
Working conditions and job quality
6.
Trade union renewal and Productivity Movement
7.
Trade Union strategies to address austerity
policies and to reinforce employment, quality jobs and social justice in
Nigeria.
8.
Social dialogue, collective bargaining, changes
in the labour laws and fundamental rights
All union and management representatives of all
labour-management consultation committees should participate in joint learning
on labour-management consultation
I will say that the conference was rich in content
The conference opened my eyes in treating my fellow workers with respect
and to fight for our rights when the
need arises through collective bargain
I just realized from this conference that unionism is not child’s play
The conference has
taught me what it takes to be in union. It has really exposed me to see that I
have not fared well as executive member. I have learnt a lot
I am impressed at the course contents, which are rich and covers the
basic tenets of unionism
The conference gave me the opportunity to be a better union leader
The lecture (content) was quite educative
I acquired additional knowledge on bargaining skills and grievance procedures
The procedure of grievance handling
is well tackled
- I would recommend the conference to others. It is also good for people in the management position
- It has given me a wider knowledge of Labour/Trade union Act.
- The strength of the course was very practical and tailored to suit industry needs
- The course has met my expectations in all ramifications.
- The course has been and is still helpful in bridging the gap between management and staff union and therefore fostering harmonious working relations
- The course was very exciting, refreshing and educative, many thanks for the high quality of resource persons and participants. More grease to your elbows. Please keep it up
- The conference was interactive and informative
- The conference will help in discrete foresighted unionism
The conference has enlighten me on Labour Acts and other relevant areas of Unionism
- The conference has really help to create better industrial harmony and relevance in our workplace
- I will recommend this conference, very essential
- The facilitator were apt and knowledgeable
- The course was adequate and relevant
- The strength of this program is on audience participation and relation of knowledge to experience
- The conference has improve my advocacy as a Labour leader
- I appreciate the in-depth knowledge and experience of the facilitators
- By making me to be aware and have in-depth knowledge of union laws/regulations and expectation. It also create the quest to study the law and use it to bargain with employers
- The conference enhanced and expanded my knowledge in union activities and also help me to achieve peace and harmony in the organization
- Utilizing the theoretical and practical gains in daily union activities
- The training should be made available state by state.
- The conference has met my expectation in the areas of providing solutions without infringement on the right of workers
- The conference met my expectation in all ramifications.
- The conference has educated me in knowing Labour laws and ways of resolving industrial disputes which will be applied by me in negotiation of Labour disputes in my workplace.
- The course is highly recommended. I will recommend it to the union leaders and employers in order to sponsor Labour leaders and organization managers.
- The conference has given me better skills, stability and emotional balance in terms of unionist being able to assert himself in negotiation
- On how to better approach my management with a better skill and mind set
- This conference has increase my knowledge and experience in teaching process
- I will recommend this Conference to other staff
- I am now better equipped as a unionist
- The conference was very educative and has actually given me the opportunity to know more about my responsibilities as a labour Leader.
It was very fruitful and the resource persons are excellent and the method of presentation is good
I have updated myself on the relevant labour laws and I now have more
interest in ensuring industrial harmony
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