Gender Perceptions on the Influence of Trade Unions’ Policies on Selected Banks in Lagos state, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined the perception of male and female employees in Nigerian banks concerning trade union performance. The study aimed to understand employees’ perceptions regarding collective bargaining outcomes, trade union influence on workplace policies, and the representation of women in union leadership positions. Industrial Democracy Theory underpins the study. The study adopted a positivist and deductive approach. Data were collected using a mono-method (structured questionnaire). Based on the Central Limit Theory, these questionnaires were distributed to 200 employees of 8 commercial banks in Lagos state's Kosofe local government area. The convenience sampling method was adopted in data collection. The data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics, while independent samples t-test analysis was used to test the hypotheses. The study showed that gender significantly influenced collective bargaining success, with males scoring higher. However, gender did not significantly impact workplace representation, influence, advocacy, and policy impact. It was recommended that trade unions should promote gender diversity in negotiation teams for more equitable collective bargaining outcomes.