Table 29: Other ways in which unions can be helpful Name of sector Total Telecommunication Oil& Gas Banking Other ways in which unions can be helpful Ensure enforcement/ Encourage protection social action Negotiate on behalf of workers Act as link between workers and management Secure additional/ more income 22(36.67%) 36(50%) 40(50%) 98(46.22%) 2(3.33%) 20(27.78%) 16(20%) 38(17.92%) 14(23.33%) 12(16.67%) 6(7.5%) 32(15.09%) 2(3.33%) 2(2.78%) 12(15%) 16(7.54%) 12(20%) 4(5%) 16(7.54%) Check excesses of management Total 8(13.33%) 2(2.78%) 2(2.5%) 12(5.66%) 60(28.30%) 72(33.96%) 80(37.73%) 212 Source: Field survey, 2009 From the data presented in the preceding paragraphs, the reality is not too encouraging. This poses a lot of challenges to those who are saddled with the responsibility of ensuring that rights are respected. We shall address this shortly after we briefly examine why employers are not complying with relevant provisions of the laws. 55