Transport Workers Union v Saudi Arabia Airlines [2016] KEELRC 1853 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1853
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 1853 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeLabour Relations DisputePostureRespondent filed preliminary objections to the claimant's suitCoramM. MBARU
Claimant lacks locus standi to bring the suit as its members have resigned from the union.
Facts
Claimant filed a suit against respondent alleging that the latter refused to deduct union dues and refused to review the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Respondent claimed that claimant members had resigned from the union.
Issues
- Refusal to deduct union dues
- Refusal to review CBA
- Intimidation and threats to union members
Reasoning
Unionisation is a right under the constitution and the Labour Relations Act. The claimant members' resignation from the union renders the claimant without legal mandate to represent them or deduct union dues.
Outcome
Dismissal of the claimant's suit
Orders
- Claimant's suit dismissed in limine
Authorities cited
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