Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union v Karuturi Limited(In Receivership) & another [2016] KEELRC 1255 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1255
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 1255 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 May 2016
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TypeLabour Relations DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Labour Relations CourtCoramOngaya
Holding
The Court dismissed both applications and directed the parties to go for conciliation before the Commissioner for Labour.
Facts
The Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union filed a petition alleging that its members' rights under a collective bargaining agreement had been violated by Karuturi Ltd (in receivership) and Kieran Day & Ian Small (Joint Receivers & Manager).
Issues
- violation of collective bargaining agreement rights
- contempt proceedings
- prohibition of strike
Reasoning
The Court dismissed the applications due to the Respondents' preliminary objection and the need for conciliation.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Order to maintain status quo
- Order prohibiting strike
- Order directing conciliation
Remedies
- Conciliation before the Commissioner for Labour
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Constitution
- Labour Relations Act
- Employment Act
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