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Article 108: Dissolution of Organizations
In forceIn simple words
A union can dissolve itself by a vote of its general assembly. The Ministry can also ask the court to dissolve a union’s board if it breaks the law; the decision can be appealed within 30 days.
Official text of Article 108
Employers & labourers organizations may be dissolved voluntarily by a resolution to be issued by the general assembly according to the organization's article of association. The trade union's property after its dissolution shall be decided on pursuant to the resolution of the general assembly, in case of the optional dissolution. Moreover, the board of directors of the organization may be dissolved by filing a case by the Ministry before the Court of First Instance so as to issue a judgment on the dissolution of the board of directors of the trade union if it commits such an act that violates the provisions of this law and the laws related to keeping the public order and morals. The court judgment may be appealed within 30 days from the date of issue at the Court of Appeal.
Reference & sources
Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law No. 6 of 2010, Article 108 (Dissolution of Organizations), 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.