TAILORS & TEXTILES WORKERS’ UNION v NYANZA SPINNING & WEAVING MILLS LTD [2003] KEELRC 20 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 20
- Citation
- [2003] KEELRC 20 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeTrade DisputePostureAppeal from a recommendation by the Minister for LabourCoramCharles P. Chemmuttut
The Court recommends that the Union be accorded recognition by the Company
Facts
The Union sought recognition from the Company, but the Company dismissed employees who joined the Union. The Union claimed a simple majority of unionisable employees, while the Company disputed this.
Issues
- Refusal by the employer to recognize the Union
- Whether the Union has a simple majority of unionisable employees
Reasoning
The Union has a simple majority of unionisable employees and there is no rival union claiming recognition from the Company.
Outcome
The Company is recommended to accord formal recognition to the Union
Orders
- Recommendation for recognition
Authorities cited
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