A LEGAL APPRAISAL OF AGENCY OF TRADE UNION IN NIGERIA AND GERMANY

Abstract

This paper adopts comparative method in interrogating the agency of trade union in Nigeria and Germany by focusing on the nuances of trade unions, the historical development of trade unions in both jurisdictions, the structure and functions of trade unions as well. The paper also examined the legal framework regulating trade unions in both jurisdictions by ascertaining their adequacies or otherwise. It highlights the theoretical foundations underpinning trade unions to underscore the rationale and impact of trade unions in labour relations. It found that the nuances of agency of trade union in Germany are more coordinated, the legal framework is more robust than what is obtained in Nigeria. The paper makes vital recommendations based on the findings before concluding.