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Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union v Karuturi Limited(In Receivership) & another [2016] KEELRC 1255 (KLR)

[2016] KEELRC 1255 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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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

  1. violation of collective bargaining agreement rights
  2. contempt proceedings
  3. 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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