A Friendly Society is a mutual insurance organization of the working classes. It is intended to cultivate the habit of thrift, prudence and self-reliance amongst its membership. Members subscribe for provident benefits such as sickness, death, optical, maternal etc. There are several types of societies e.g. Fraternal organization Working man's club Retirement benefit Presently there are one hundred and sixty (160) societies existing in Trinidad and Tobago. They own real estate valued at over $20M. For more information call 868-625-2361 Top of page - Conciliations Division Services - Labour Inspectorate Division - Health and Safety Inspectorate Services - Friendly Societies - Ministry of Labour & Co-operatives Library Trade Unions - Research & Planning - Administrative Services  - About the Ministry  - Labour Market Information  - Education and Training Institutions  - National Employment Exchange  - Occupation and Industry Listings  - Labour Legislation Briefs - Foreign Investors Guide  - Other Links Copyright 2000 ©. Ministry Of Labour & Co-operatives All Rights Reserved.