Section 4

promote the welfare of the members of the trade union movement in Singapore and of the families of the members;

participate, aid and assist in social, economic or educational programmes and undertakings relating to the development of the trade union movement in Singapore;

provide bursaries, scholarships and fellowships for —

children of members of trade unions affiliated to the National Trades Union Congress and of members of other organisations that are associate affiliates of the National Trades Union Congress;

workers from Singapore or elsewhere who pursue studies or undergo training in Singapore in fields that are relevant to trade unions; and

persons nominated by the National Trades Union Congress to pursue studies in institutions of higher learning in Singapore or elsewhere;

award fellowship and awards in institutions of higher learning for research in matters relating to the trade union movement;

establish and maintain industrial rehabilitation centres;

construct and maintain suitable premises for the use of trade unions and co‑operative societies managed by trade unions in Singapore; and

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 trade union or co‑operative movement in Singapore or elsewhere.