James Kinyunzu Kisaku & another v National General Secretary of the Dock Workers Union & another [2014] KEELRC 1236 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1236
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 1236 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 August 2014
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TypeIndustrial DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Industrial Court of KenyaCoramPresiding Judge
Holding
The Court found that the notice issued by the 1st Respondent was valid and that the Special Conference was not subjudice.
Facts
The Claimants filed a motion seeking an injunction to stop a Special Conference called for 2 August 2014, pending inter partes hearing and determination of the main cause. The Court certified the motion urgent and stopped the Special Conference called for 2 August 2014.
Issues
- whether a valid notice convening the Special Conference was issued
- whether the Cause is subjudice
- whether there is a valid Standing Orders Committee
- whether there was a National Executive Committee resolution to convene the Special Conference
Reasoning
The Court ruled that the notice issued by the 1st Respondent was in compliance with the Union's Constitution and that the Special Conference was not subjudice.
Outcome
The Court dismissed the motion.
Orders
- The Court reserved ruling and called for the parties to address the best way forward after delivery of this ruling.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Union's Constitution
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