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Transport Workers Union v Saudi Arabia Airlines [2016] KEELRC 1853 (KLR)

[2016] KEELRC 1853 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1853
Citation
[2016] KEELRC 1853 (KLR)
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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

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
Cases cited (2)
  • Amalgamated union of Kenya Metal Workers versus Dathley Industries Ltd
  • KUDHEIHA versus the Aga Khan University Hospital
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