Labor Union of Liberia explained

The Labor Union of Liberia (abbreviated LUL) was the first trade union in Liberia.[1] LUL was founded in 1949.[2] [3] A legislation paving the way for the foundation of LUL was passed by the legislature of Liberia on December 22, 1949.[4] LUL was not limited to any specific profession, and organized clerks, merchants, truck drivers, laundry workers, store workers and typists.[4] LUL was dependent on the Liberian government.[4]

After a short period of existence LUL went defunct.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Jean Meynaud. Anisse Salah-Bey. Trade unionism in Africa: a study of its growth and orientation. registration. 1967. Methuen. 171.
  2. Book: Labor. 1967. Department of Information & Cultural Affairs. 5.
  3. Book: Martin Lowenkopf. Politics in Liberia: the conservative road to development. 1976. Hoover Institution Press. 978-0-8179-6511-2. 100.
  4. Book: Liberia-forum. 1988. Liberia Working Group. 34.
  5. Book: Akhmed Akhmedovich Iskenderov. The Workers Movement of the Countries of Asia and Africa. 1964. CCM Information Corporation. 120.