17. Establishment of a Division of Studies for Trade Unions

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(1)

There shall be established a Division of Studies for Trade Unions (hereinafter referred to as “the Division of

Studies”) for the implementation of the objects set out in subsection(4). The Division of Studies shall commence the discharge of its functions from such date as the Minister may by Order published in the Gazette appoint .

(2)

The Board shall appoint a Director who shall function as the Divisional Head of the Division of Studies.

(3)

The Board shall appoint officers and servants as may required for the purposes of the Division of Studies.

(4)

The objects of the Division of Studies shall be to—

(a)

provide training for members of Trade Unions, employees, employers, representatives of employers and employees and public servants; and

(b)

conduct training courses, seminars, workshops on labour laws, trade unions, finance, commerce, trade, supply of goods and services, labour management and such other courses which in the opinion of the Board will facilitate development of trade unions.

(5)

The Divisional Head of the Division of Studies and officers and servants shall act under the general or special directions of the Director-General of the Institute.

(6)

The Board may establish such number of branches of the Division of Studies in the regions as are required in its opinion for the achievement of the objects of the Division of Studies.

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