A Dissertation Submitted to Mzumbe University Dar es salaam Campus college in
Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of
Science in Accounting and Finance (MSc. A & F) of Mzumbe University
The study on trade unions participation on improving employee condition was
conducted at Tanzania teachers union. The objectives of the study were; to identify
challenges facing members of the trade unions; to examine barriers impede trade unions
when attending members’ claims; to determine the performance of trade unions in
relation to meeting employees needs and o determine strategies that can improve trade
unions participation in improving employee condition.
A case study design was used, a sample of 80 respondents was used. Data collection
methods were interview and documentary analysis whereas data collection instruments
were questionnaire, interview guide and documentary analysis schedule. The study
found majority of the respondents (51.2%) identified inadequate pay as a major
challenge facing member of the trade unions. Also, the study found there are different
barriers impeding trade unions. Majority of the respondents (77.5%) identified lack of
supporting documents as a major barrier impedes trade unions when attending members’
claims. Moreover, It’s found out of 80 respondents, 21 (26.3%) identified increases
transparency will improve trade union performance.
Also, the study concluded that, there are several barriers that impede trade unions when
attending members’ claims. Moreover, the study concluded that members are satisfied
with the performance of the trade unions, in terms of negations and operations of the
unions. Furthermore, the study concluded that, there are various strategies that can be
used to improve trade unions participation in attending member claims. It is
recommending that trade unions should use innovative ideas for increasing membership
may be tried such as offering services such as loans, mortgages and the like to members.
Also, the study recommended that, employers in Tanzania including the government
should stop changes in employment patterns resulting to workers losing their jobs due to
economic restructuring