Is Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill still in force?

Yes — Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.

When did Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill take effect?

Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1991.

How many clauses does Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill have?

Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill contains 3 clauses.

Where can I read the official version of Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill?

The official text of Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill

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Type: Bill
Status: In force
Enacted: 1991
Sections: 3

Quick answer

About this bill

Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 25 1991, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1991.

Clause 1

Short title and commencement

This Act may be cited as the Trade Unions (Amendment) Act 1991 and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, appoint.

Clause 2

Amendment of section 28

Section 28 of the Trade Unions Act is amended by deleting the words “18 years” in the first line of subsection (1) and substituting the words “16 years”.

Clause 3

Amendment of section 49

Section 49 of the Trade Unions Act is amended —

(a)

by deleting paragraph (b) of subsection (1) and substituting the following paragraph:“(b)shall, subject to the rules thereof and the provisions of this Act, be invested only in —

(i)

investments authorised by law for the investment of trust money;

(ii)

interest-earning deposits in banks or finance companies;

(iii)

shares of co-operative societies established by any registered trade union; or

(iv)

such undertaking, enterprise or scheme, the promoter or proprietor of which is the Singapore Labour Foundation or a company formed by or related to the Singapore Labour Foundation, as the Minister may approve for the purposes of this paragraph.”;

(b)

by deleting the words “Subsection (1)(b)” in subsection (2) and substituting the words “Subsection (1)(b)(i) to (iii)”; and

(c)

by inserting, immediately after subsection (2), the following subsection:“(3) In this section —

(a)

“Singapore Labour Foundation” means the Singapore Labour Foundation established under section 3 of the Singapore Labour Foundation Act [Cap. 302]; and

(b)

a company shall be deemed related to the Singapore Labour Foundation if it is related thereto within the meaning of section 6 of the Companies Act [Cap. 50].”.

Common questions

What is Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill?: Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 25 1991, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1991.
Is Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill still in force?: Yes — Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.
When did Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill take effect?: Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1991.
How many clauses does Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill have?: Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill contains 3 clauses.
Where can I read the official version of Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill?: The official text of Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.