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ACT XIII of 2010 ACT XIII of 2010 BALOCHISTAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT, 2010 An Act to consolidate and rationalize the law relating to formation of trade unions, and improvement of relations between' employers and workman [Gazette of Balochistan, Extraordinary, 22nd February, 2011] No. PAB/Legis: V (14)/2010, dated 26-10-2010.--Balochistan Industrial Relations Bill No.14 of 2010 having been passed by the Provincial. Assembly of Balochistan on 14th October, 2010 and assented to by the Governor, Balochistan on 15th October, 2010 is hereby published as an Act of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan. Whereas it is expedient to consolidate and rationalize the law relating to formation of trade unions, regulation of relations between employers and workman and the avoidance and settlement of any differences or disputes arising between them or matters connected ' therewith and ancillary thereto; It is hereby enacted as follows:-- 40. Functions of Works Council.--The functions of Works Council shall be to promote measures for securing and preserving good relations between an employer and his workmen and, in particular-- (a) to endeavour to maintain continuous sympathy and understanding between the employer and the workmen; (b) to promote settlement of differences and disputes through bilateral negotiations; (c) to promote security of employment for the workmen and conditions of safety, health and job satisfaction in their work; (d) to take measures for facilitating good and harmonious working conditions in the establishment; to provide educational facilities for children of workmen in secretarial and accounting procedures and to promote their absorption in these departments of the establishment; and (e) to discuss any other matter of mutual interest with a view to promoting better labour-management relations.