Kenya Union Of Commercial Food And Allied Workers v Capital Fish Kenya Limited [2013] KEELRC 864 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 864
- Citation
- [2013] KEELRC 864 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 June 2013
Summary at a glance
TypeIndustrial DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE MAUREEN ONYANGO
The Respondent is ordered to sign the model Recognition Agreement without further delay.
Facts
The Kenya Union of Commercial Food and Allied Workers filed a dispute against Capital Fish Kenya Limited regarding the failure to sign a Recognition Agreement. The Union claimed the Respondent should sign the model Recognition Agreement, deduct and remit union dues, and allow employees to enjoy their rights without intimidation.
Issues
- Failure to sign Recognition Agreement
- Union dues deduction
- Employees' rights without intimidation
Reasoning
The Union has a right to represent the employees of the Respondent and has recruited 75% of unionisable employees. The Respondent admitted involvement in the business of collecting fish products.
Outcome
Appeal upheld
Orders
- Respondent to sign Recognition Agreement
Remedies
- Union dues deduction and remittance
Authorities cited
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