{"id":294489,"date":"2022-09-24T11:59:01","date_gmt":"2022-09-24T10:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/?p=294489"},"modified":"2022-09-24T11:59:48","modified_gmt":"2022-09-24T10:59:48","slug":"types-of-trade-union-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/types-of-trade-union-in-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Trade Union in Nigeria\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trade unions are set up to protect, defend and promote the rights of the working class population. These unions serve as the mouthpiece of members within a profession or industry. In Nigeria, numerous trade unions exist for various professions, but they are under two major trade unions.\u00a0 These are the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). In this article, we&#8217;ll discuss the two major trade unions in Nigeria and outlines the numerous other professional (or trade) unions that are affiliated with each of them. Continue to read on to find out.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-294490\" src=\"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Trade-Union-in-Nigeria-.jpg\" alt=\"Types of Trade Union in Nigeria\u00a0\" width=\"611\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Trade-Union-in-Nigeria-.jpg 611w, https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Trade-Union-in-Nigeria--600x343.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The types of trade unions in Nigeria would be discussed below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><b>Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1978, four different organizations merged to form the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)It is one of the two major trade unions which all other trade unions in Nigeria fall under. The objective of the NLC is to protect, defend, and promotes the rights, well-being and interest of the working class in Nigeria.\u00a0 With over 40 affiliate unions with a combined membership of 4 million working professionals, NLC holds the title of the largest trade union in Africa. Mr. Wahab Goodluck was the founding president of the NLC. Hassan Sunmonu, Ali Chiroma, Pascal Bafya, Adams Oshiomole, and Abdulwaheed Omar are among the past presidents of the NLC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presently, Ayuba Wabba is the president of NLC, assuming the position in 2005.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are the unions affiliated with the Nigeria Labour Congress:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASUP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASURI<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agricultural and Allied Employees&#8217; Union of Nigeria<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(AAEUN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(COEASU)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iron and Steel Senior Staff Association of Nigeria<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ISSSAN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maritime Workers&#8217; Union of Nigeria<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (MWUN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical and Health Workers&#8217; Union of Nigeria (MHWUN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metal Products Senior Staff Association of Nigeria<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(MEPROSSAN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Association of Academic Technologists<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NAAT)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NANNM)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Union of Air Transport Employees<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NUATE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institution Employees<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NUBIFIE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Union of Chemical, Footwear, Rubber, Leather and Non-Metallic Employees<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NUCFRLANMPE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Union of Civil Engineering, Construction, Furniture, and Wood Workers<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NUCECFWW)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Union of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employees (NUFBTE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Union of Hotels and Personal Services Workers<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NUHPSW)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Union of Lottery Agents and Employees (NULAE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Union of Postal and Telecommunication Employees (NUPTE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Union of Printing, Publishing, and Paper Products Workers<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NUPPPPROW)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Union of Shop and Distributive Employees<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NUSDE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NUTGTWN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigeria Civil Service Union<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NCSU<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigeria Union of Journalists<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NUJ)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NULGE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigeria Union of Mine Workers (NUMW)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigeria Union of Pensioners<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NUP)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NUPENG)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigeria Union of Public Service Reportorial, Secretarial, Data Processors and Allied Workers<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NUPSRSDAW)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigeria Union of Railwaymen<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NUR)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigeria Union of Teachers<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(NUT)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigeria Welders&#8217; and Filters&#8217; Association (NIWELFU)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(PASAN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers&#8217; Union<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(RATTAWU)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(SSANIP)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(SSANU)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior Staff Union of Colleges of Education in Nigeria<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (SSUCOEN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steel and Engineering Workers&#8217; Union of Nigeria<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(SEWUN)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Trade Union Congress (TUC)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On August 8, 2005, Trade Union Congress (TUC) was registered as a labour centre. Trade Union Congress is one of the two major trade union coalitions in Nigeria that serve as umbrella bodies to numerous other unions in the country. TUC seeks to enhance the quality of life of working population, improve their income, as well as ensuring all workers of affiliated unions are united, regardless of political leanings, gender, state of origin, and creed. to TUC is an affiliate of the international Trade Unions Confederation (ITUC). Presently, there are 32 unions affiliated with the Trade Union Congress. Mr. Festus Osifo is the current president of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is the list of affiliated unions with the Trade Union Congress (TUC):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anacowa Motor Cycle Owners &amp; Riders Association<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Association of Freight and Heavy Goods Carriers of Nigeria (AFHGCN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automobile Boatyard, Transport, Equipment and Allied Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (AUTOBATE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemical and Non-metallic Products Senior Staff Association (CANMPSSA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association (FOBTOB)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction and Civil Engineering Senior Staff Association (CCESSA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Footwear, Leather and Rubber Products Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (FWLRPSSA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel and Personal Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (HAPSSSA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigeria Merchant Navy Officer And Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNOWTSSA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professions (NUAHP), (Formerly NUPMTPAM)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Petroleum And Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Precision Electrical and Related Equipment Senior Staff Association (PERESSA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulp, Paper and Paper Products, Printing and Publishing Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PPAPPPPSSA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shop And Distributive Trade Senior Staff Association (SHOPDIS)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations Government Owned Companies (SSASSCGOC) (Formerly Known as SSACTAC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior Staff Association Of Universities, Teaching Hospital, Research, and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Textile, Garments and Tailoring Senior Staff Association Of Nigeria (TGTSSAN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior Staff Association Of Shipping, Clearing And Forwarding Agencies (SSASCFA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior Staff Association Of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSEA&amp;AC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Association Of Nigerian Professional Footballers (NANPF)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Association of Community Health Practitioners (NACHPN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Union of Tipper &amp; Quarry Employers Of Nigeria (UTQEN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Towing Vehicle Owners Association (NTVOA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional E-hailing Drivers and Private Owners Association(PEDPA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Association of Erectors, Riggers and Scaffolders of Nigeria (AERSON)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ifesowapo National Tipper and Ajeboro Transport Association of Nigeria (ILASTATA)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trade unions are set up to protect, defend and promote the rights of the working class population. 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