An elevator weighing 500 kg is to be lifted up at a constant velocity of 0.20 ms⁻¹. What would be the minimum horsepower of the motor to be used?…

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An elevator weighing 500 kg is to be lifted up at a constant velocity of 0.20 ms⁻¹. What would be the minimum horsepower of the motor to be used? [Take g = 9.8 ms⁻², 1 hp = 746 W]

  1. 0.76 hp
  2. 1.3 hp ✓
  3. 2.1 hp
  4. 0.54 hp
Explanation

Trade unions are worker organizations bargaining collectively with employers. Functions: negotiate wages and conditions, protect members rights, provide welfare services, represent workers in disputes.

Methods: collective bargaining, strikes (witholding labor), work-to-rule (following rules exactly, slowing work), picketing. Union power depends on membership numbers and ability to disrupt production.

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is the main union federation. Unions face challenges: unemployment weakens bargaining power, casualization of labor, anti-union employer tactics. Balance between worker rights and economic needs required.

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