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The Rights of Workers in Uganda: a Myth Or a Reality? THE RIGHTS OF WORKERS IN UGANDA: A MYTH OR A REALITY? BY VERONICA L.M TAYO LLB/10134/81/DF A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF LAW IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELORS DEGREE IN LAW OF KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2012 DECLARATION I, Veronica L.M Tayo hereby declare that this dissertation is original and has never been presented in any other institution. I also declare that any secondary information used has been duly acknowledged in this dissertation. Student: Veronica L.M Tayo Signature: ~ Date Hi\:.-- 4 .dtO-(?,_ APPROVAL "I certify that I have supervised and read this study and that in my opinion, it conforms to acceptable standards of scholarly presentation and is fully adequate in scope and quality as a dissertation in partial fulfillment for the award of degree of Bachelor of Law of Kampala International University" Name of the supervisor Barrister Ajayi E. F. Gbenga Signature Date: J!r 1. ~ - ~ - ~~!)__ jj DEDICATION This research Paper is lovingly dedicated to my grandmother, Mrs. Lily Tayo Kubo and my Aunty, Jedida Tayo Kubo who have been my constant source of inspiration. They have given me the drive and discipline to tackle any task with enthusiasm and determination. Without their love and support this research would not have been made possible. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to acknowledge the contributions of the following group and individuals to the development of this research paper: My group discussion members; Mwangu Nasser, Gerald Abila and Ssemanda David for the stimulating discussions, the sleepless nights we were working together before deadlines, and for all the fun we have had in the last four years. I am also heartily thankful to my labour law lecturer Mr. Joseph Mary Ssali, whose encouragement, guidance and support from the initial to the final level enabled me to develop an understanding of the subject. To my truly great friend Nawatti Jolly who has made available her support in a number of ways. Lastly, I offer my regards and blessings to all of those who supported me in any respect during the completion of this research. Foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my supervisor Barrister Ajayi F. Gbenga for the continuous support in my research, for his patience, motivation, enthusiasm, and immense knowledge. His guidance helped me in all the time of research and writing of this dissertation. I could not have imagined having a better supervisor and mentor for my LLB research. Besides my supervisor, I would like to thank all the people interviewed in the course of this research, for their encouragement, insightful comments and hard questions. My sincere thanks also goes to my employer, Dr. Livingstone Sewanyana, Executive Director Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI}, for offering me an internship opportunity. Ms. Sheila Muwanga, FHRI's Deputy Director (Programs) and my immediate supervisor during my internship Ms. Josephine Kankunda Mulondo , the Senior Researcher, for leading me working on diverse exciting projects at the Foundation for Human Rights Initiative. I thank my fellow classmates, LLB class of 2008-2012 for the cooperation and camaraderie. I also thank my friends in Kampala International University. iv •. 1 My sincere gratitude to all the members and staff of Kampala International University Faculty of Law. Last but not least, I thank rny mother Philomena Mnana Lesabulu, for giving birth to me at the first place and supporting rne spiritually throughout my life. And to God, who made all things possible. v TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ................................................................................................................ i APPROVAL ..................................................................................................................... ii DEDICATION : .............................................................................................................. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................. vi LIST OF ACRONYMS ................................................................................................... viii CHAPTER ONE .............................................................................................................. 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Conceptual Framework of Labour Rights .................................................................. 1 1.2 Background of the study ............................................................................................ 2 1.3 Statement of the problem .......................................................................................... 2 1.4 Objectives of the study .............................................................................................. 3 1.5 Research Methodology ............................................................................................. 3 1.6 Literature Review ...................................................................................................... 3 1. 7 The Legal Framework ............................................................................................. 11 1.8 Structure of the Directorate of Labour ..................................................................... 12 CHAPTERTW0 ............................................................................................................. 14 THE RIGHT TO WORK ................................................................................................. 14 2.0 lntroduction .............................................................................................................. 14 2.1. Unemployment and underemployment.. ................................................................. 14 2.2. Youth unemployment ............................................................................................. 17 CHAPTER THREE ........................................................................................................ 20 Union Registration and Recognition .............................................................................. 20 3.0 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 20 3.1. Registration: The right to form a Trade Union ........................................................ 21 vi 3.3. Right to Recognition & Collective Bargaining ......................................................... 30 3.4. The right to withdraw labour ................................................................................... 33 CHAPTER FOUR .......................................................................................................... 35 EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ...................................................................................... 35 4.0 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 35 4.1. The contract of employment ................................................................................... 36 4.2. Equal pay for equal work ........................................................................................ 36 4.3. Reasonable working hours and adequate rest ....................................................... 37 4.4. Wrongful dismissal ................................................................................................. 41 4.5. Foreign Investors .................................................................................................... 44 4.6. Minimum Wage ...................................................................................................... 46 4. 7 Occupational Safety and Health ............................................................................ 48 4.7.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 49 4.7.2 Preventive measures ........................................................................................ 50 4. 7.3 Liability and compensation for workplace injuries ............................................. 57 CHAPTER FIVE ............................................................................................................ 61 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECCOMMENDATIONS ......................................... 61 5.1 Conclusion ............................................................................................................... 61 5.2 Recommendations: ................................................................................................. 63 APPENDIX A. ................................................................................................................ 66 OBSTACLES TO LABOUR RIGHTS ............................................................................. 66 APPENDIX B ................................................................................................................. 83 EMPLOYMENT MYTHS ................................................................................................ 83 Bibliography................................................................................................................... 87 INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS ............................................................................... 87 vii LIST OF ACRONYMS COFTU - Central Organization of Trade Unions FHRI - Foundation for Human Rights Initiative
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