Section 15: Amalgamation of trade unions

15. Amalgamation of trade unions (1) Subject to subsection (1A), 2 or more trade unions may amalgamate to form one trade union, where a resolution for amalgamation is approved in accordance with the rules of each trade union concerned. (1A) A trade union of police officers shall not amalgamate with any other trade union to form one trade union, except with another trade union of police officers. (2) Where the Registrar registers a trade union formed by an amalgamation of 2 or more trade unions, he shall cancel the registration of those trade unions forthwith. (3) An amalgamation of trade unions shall have no effect unless the trade union formed by the amalgamation is registered. (4) All property belonging to the trade unions which have amalgamated shall belong to the newly formed trade union on its registration. (5) In this section— “trade union of police officers” means a trade union, the membership of which is limited to police officers, having for its objects the control or influence of the pay, pensions, or conditions of service of police officers. [S. 15 amended by s. 4 (1) (b) of Act 25 of 2016 w.e.f. 9 January 2017.] [Issue 9] E9A – 14 Revised Laws of Mauritius