Examining the Effectiveness of a Trade Union:  Role of union strength and union leadership

Mahazril ‘Aini Yaacob; Nurul Hidayana Mohd Noor; Nor Syamaliah Ngah; Mohammad Zulhafiy Zol Bahari

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI22.5853

Authors

Mahazril ‘Aini Yaacob Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Nurul Hidayana Mohd Noor Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Nor Syamaliah Ngah Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Mohammad Zulhafiy Zol Bahari Policy and Research Division, Institut Masa Depan Malaysia (MASA), Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI22.5853

Keywords:

Trade Union, Effectiveness, Union Strength, Union Leadership

Abstract

This article aims to examine the influencing factors towards the effectiveness of the trade union from the perspectives of public sector union members. The present study used a quantitative research method involving a survey among 114 union members of Kesatuan Kakitangan Umum, Universiti Teknologi MARA (KKUUiTM). The findings revealed two important findings. First, the union members disclosed that their union was effective. Second, union strength and union leadership significantly influence trade union effectiveness. This research will help the union understand their strength and continuously improve its leadership to maintain its trade union effectiveness and contribute to greater union performance.

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