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← Singapore Labour Foundation Act 1977

Singapore Labour Foundation Act 1977 s 4

s 4 Objects

4. The objects of the Foundation are to —(a) promote the welfare of the members of the labour movement in Singapore and of the families of the members;[Act 30 of 2024 wef 01/11/2024] (b) participate, aid and assist in social, economic or educational programmes and undertakings relating to the development of the labour movement in Singapore;[Act 30 of 2024 wef 01/11/2024] (c) provide bursaries, scholarships and fellowships for —(i) children of members of trade unions and platform work associations affiliated to the National Trades Union Congress and of members of other organisations that are associate affiliates of the National Trades Union Congress;[Act 30 of 2024 wef 01/11/2024] (ii) workers from Singapore or elsewhere who pursue studies or undergo training in Singapore in fields that are relevant to trade unions and platform work associations; and[Act 30 of 2024 wef 01/11/2024] (iii) persons nominated by the National Trades Union Congress to pursue studies in institutions of higher learning in Singapore or elsewhere; (d) award fellowship and awards in institutions of higher learning for research in matters relating to the labour movement;[Act 30 of 2024 wef 01/11/2024] (e) establish and maintain industrial rehabilitation centres; (f) construct and maintain suitable premises for the use of trade unions, platform work associations and co-operative societies managed by trade unions, platform work associations or both in Singapore; and[Act 30 of 2024 wef 01/11/2024] (g) assist by way of grants, donations or otherwise such charitable, educational or other work, object or endeavour in Singapore or elsewhere as the Board considers desirable in the interests of, or for the furtherance of, the labour movement or co‑operative movement in Singapore or elsewhere.[Act 30 of 2024 wef 01/11/2024]

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