Determinants of Trade Union Effectiveness Among Plantation Workers in Malaysia: A Conceptual Study

Adilah Othman, Mohd Saad Mohd Yusoff and Siti Noor Aishah Mohd Sidik
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Adilah Othman: Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Terengganu, Malaysia
Mohd Saad Mohd Yusoff: Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Siti Noor Aishah Mohd Sidik: Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Terengganu, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 9, 5688-5693

Abstract: This conceptual paper examines the factors influencing trade union effectiveness among plantation workers in Malaysia, with particular focus on trade union leadership, employee voice, trade union commitment, and management style. Recognizing the critical role of unions in safeguarding workers’ rights and enhancing labor relations, this study adopts a quantitative research design to investigate how these variables shape both union effectiveness and employee job satisfaction. Data will be collected through structured surveys administered to 302 respondents, comprising both local and migrant workers across various plantations in Kelantan. The data will be analyzed using SPSS to identify the structural relationships among the four constructs and their impact on trade union effectiveness. By integrating leadership, voice, commitment, and management dimensions into a unified framework, this paper contributes to a deeper understanding of labor dynamics within the plantation sector. The anticipated findings are expected to provide theoretical insights into industrial relations literature and offer practical recommendations for strengthening trade union practices, thereby fostering improved productivity, worker well-being, and reduced turnover among plantation workers in Malaysia.

Date: 2025
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