Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union v Giefcon Limited & another [2015] KEELRC 676 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 676
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 676 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 July 2015
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TypeIndustrial DisputePostureAppeal from an original trialCoramJames Rika
Holding
The claim fails, and no order on costs is made.
Facts
The Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union filed a claim against Giefcon Limited and Libya Oil (K) Limited for recognition agreement, trade union dues, and other remedies. The union recruited 35 employees from the two companies, but the 1st Respondent refused to sign a recognition agreement and effect a check-off system.
Issues
- Recognition Agreement
- Trade Union Dues
Reasoning
The court found that the relationship between the union and the 1st Respondent did not justify recognition, and the payment of trade union dues does not depend on recognition. The employees' withdrawal of membership was voluntary, and the court did not find evidence of involuntary withdrawal.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Labour Relations Act 2007
- Employment Act 2007
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