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Article 104: Guidance by the Ministry
In forceIn simple words
The Ministry guides unions on applying the law and keeping proper accounts. Unions cannot get involved in political, religious or sectarian matters, cannot speculate with their money, and cannot accept donations without Ministry approval.
Official text of Article 104
The Ministry shall direct and guide labourers trade unions and employers federations towards the proper application of the law, and the manner of how to make entries in the financial books & records related to each organization. Also, it shall guide them towards rectifying any missing entries in the data and records. Trade unions shall be prohibited from the following:
1. Engaging in political, religious or sectarian issues.
2. Investing their funds in financial or real estate speculations or any other type of speculations.
3. Accepting donations & bequests, except under the consent of the Ministry.
1. Engaging in political, religious or sectarian issues.
2. Investing their funds in financial or real estate speculations or any other type of speculations.
3. Accepting donations & bequests, except under the consent of the Ministry.
Reference & sources
Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law No. 6 of 2010, Article 104 (Guidance by the Ministry), Official Gazette Kuwait Al-Youm, Issue No. 963 (2010). Checked October 2026.
Related articles
- 98 · Trade Union Rights
- 99 · Formation of Trade Unions
- 100 · Trade Union Establishment Procedures
- 101 · Articles of Association Requirements
- 102 · Incorporation Documents
- 103 · Compliance with Laws
General information, not legal advice. The Arabic text of the law is the official version (Article 29). For your case, contact the Public Authority for Manpower or a lawyer.