Tailors and Textiles Workers Union v Premier Bag and Cordage Limited [2013] KEELRC 132 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 132
- Citation
- [2013] KEELRC 132 (KLR)
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TypeLabour RelationsPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramJames Rika
Holding
The Respondent shall sign the Recognition Agreement in favor of the Claimant Union within 30 days of the delivery of this Award; the Respondent shall forthwith deduct trade union dues and remit to the Claimant.
Facts
The Claimant Union presented a Statement of Claim seeking recognition and deduction of trade union dues. The Respondent claimed the Claimant Union did not recruit a simple majority of the Respondent's Unionisable Employees.
Issues
- Recognition Agreement
- Recruitment of Unionisable Employees
Reasoning
The Claimant Union recruited at least 63% of the Respondent's Unionisable Employees, meeting the legal requirement.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Respondent to sign Recognition Agreement
- Respondent to deduct trade union dues
Remedies
- Recognition of the Claimant Union
- Remittance of trade union dues
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Labour Relations Act 2007
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