THE ROLE OF TRADE UNION IN ENSURING PRODUCTIVITY IN AN ORGANIZATION: A CASE OF GENERAL AGRICULTURAL WORKERS UNION (GAWU) IN GHANA

This work was carried out to assess the role of trade unions in ensuring productivity an organization The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) Trade Congress Ghana considered as target population which one hundred members were interviewed. Questionnaires used solicit views from unionized employees selected for study. Five union leaders identified under GAWU also interviewed through face face. research assumed content analysis evaluate how activities involving increasing co-operation and wellbeing among workers, Work progress employees, ensure punctuality facilitate job security reduce pressure. result revealed that not enthused about union’s work, working facilitating reducing However applauded efforts increased communication between employer employees. study suggested there is a need workers play their roles expected them organization. should be motivated, putting organizational interest first rather than personal crucial sustainability every