TRADE UNIONS (INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATION) ACT

An Act requires Nigerian trade unions to obtain government approval before affiliating with international organizations. It targets trade unions and the Registrar to regulate such affiliations. This prevents foreign interference in domestic labour relations.

What Is This Policy?

An Act requiring Nigerian trade unions to obtain government approval before affiliating with international labour organisations, regulating the terms of such international affiliations.

Who Does It Target?

Nigerian trade unions seeking international affiliation The Registrar of Trade Unions International labour organisations Federal Ministry of Labour

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Ensure Nigerian trade unions' international affiliations serve the interests of Nigerian workers and are not used for foreign interference in domestic labour relations.

Key Features

Approval Requirement: Trade unions must obtain government approval before affiliating internationally. Monitoring: Government monitors activities of internationally affiliated unions. Conditions: Conditions may be imposed on the terms of international affiliation. Revocation: Approval may be revoked if affiliation is found against public interest.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: All registered Nigerian trade unions Beneficiaries: Nigerian labour sovereignty; workers Funding: Federal Government

How to Access

Apply to the Registrar of Trade Unions for international affiliation approval Describe the international body and terms of proposed affiliation Application method: Apply to Registrar of Trade Unions, Federal Ministry of Labour.

Important Terms

NLC and TUC are internationally affiliated with government approval International affiliation dues must not compromise union financial independence Affiliation without approval is illegal

Official Resources

Website: https://www.labour.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment

Legal Framework

Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates alongside the Labour Act Cap L1 LFN 2004, the National Industrial Court Act 2006, the Employees Compensation Act 2010, the Trade Disputes Act, and ILO Conventions No. 87 (Freedom of Association) and No. 98 (Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining) as ratified by Nigeria.