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TAILORS & TEXTILES WORKERS’ UNION v NYANZA SPINNING & WEAVING MILLS LTD [2003] KEELRC 20 (KLR)

[2003] KEELRC 20 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
20
Citation
[2003] KEELRC 20 (KLR)
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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

Legislation (1)
  • Trade Disputes Act, Cap.234, Laws of Kenya
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