Bakery, Confectionery, Food Manufacturing & Allied Workers Union v Mwananchi Bakers & Confectioners Limited [2017] KEELRC 1056 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1056
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 1056 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 June 2017
Summary at a glance
Claimant has met the requirements of the law on recognition of trade union and deduction of trade union dues
Facts
Claimant union recruited more than a simple majority of Respondent's unionisable employees and submitted Check-Off Lists for deduction of trade union dues. Respondent declined to execute Recognition Agreement and deduct dues.
Issues
- Recognition of trade union
- Deduction of trade union dues
Reasoning
Claimant recruited more than a simple majority of unionisable employees and submitted valid Check-Off Lists. Respondent's position regarding alterations and forgeries was not supported by evidence.
Outcome
Claimant's prayer for recognition of trade union and deduction of dues granted
Orders
- Respondent to execute Recognition Agreement within 30 days
- Respondent to deduct and remit trade union dues within 30 days
- Claimant to be awarded costs
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