Mapping Labour Unions in Pakistan agenda of finance is raised and the members can also request for this agenda to be raised. 4. Trade union members can also directly report to the registrar office about any forgery and the registrar is empowered to initiate an investigation against the union's executive, the finance secretary or anyone dealing with accounts. Hearings are conducted to review such a case. 5. Trade unions and federations, while insisting that they have an opendoor policy about the discussion on funds, shared these matters are also taken up in monthly or periodic executive council or general body meetings and annual conventions as well. Trainings For trainings, almost all trade unions were reliant on support(financial and logistics) and sometimes local support organisations such as PILER, Now Communities and Labour Education Foundation. Moreover, they also depend on support from international organisations to access training. TUs outlined human rights, labour rights, and modifications in labour laws and their implications as areas over which they require training. The need is identified in internal meetings and conventions. Trade unions mostly seek to train a pool of Master Trainers who are then expected to impart trainings downstream. Trade unions also reported participating in trainings organised by the National Institute of Labour Administration Training, which offers training in labour administration. Grievance Redressal The biggest forum of exchange of any union is its General Body. All the members of the union are considered members of the General Body. For grievance redressal over internal matters, union members have the choice to either flag an issue as an agenda item in a general body or executive meetings by requesting the general secretary. Unions interviewed reported having“Working or Disciplinary Committees” that take necessary action in case of a dispute or complaint. 2.2. Trade Unions: Diversity and Inclusion This section explores diversity and inclusion among trade unions in Pakistan. It focuses on the participation of women, people belonging to religious minorities and young people who are under 30 years of age. 23
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