The Role of Labor Union in the Industrial Relation in the Case of Lycee Guebre Mariam
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2015-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The research is conducted to assess the role of trade union in the industrial relation in the case of Lycee Guebre Maraiam. The main purpose of this studywas to examine the role and achievements of labor union in safeguarding the interest of the employees in the institution but more specifically the researcher’s aim to evaluate the industrial relationship in the organization and to measure the level of effectiveness of the trade union in the organization.The researcher used a descriptive research method to conduct this research. To reach the objectives and answer the research questions the researcher used both quantitative and qualitative were collected trough questionnaire and interview. Due to the small number of the Ethiopian employees the researcher used a census for more accurate information. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics.Results indicated that the majorities of the union members consider that the union’ activities contributed on the industrial relation on issue related to discipline conflict resolution and harmonious relationship however both the organization and the union need to work on raising the living standard and the development of the personnel
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Trade Union, Industrial Relation, Collective Bargaining