Kenya Game Hunting and Safari Worker’s Union v African Quest Safaris Limited [2017] KEELRC 1858 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1858
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 1858 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 January 2017
Summary at a glance
TypeLabour Relations DisputePostureClaimant seeks recognition agreement; Respondent seeks dismissal of claimCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
Claimants have established they have a simple majority of unionisable employees and are the correct union to represent workers in the industry. Respondent is ordered to sign a recognition agreement with Claimants within 30 days.
Facts
Claimants unionized employees and started deducting union dues, but Respondent refused to sign recognition agreement. Claimants reported dispute to Minister for Labour, who appointed a Conciliator. Claimants presented check-off forms, deduction of dues, and Conciliator's report.
Issues
- Whether Claimants have a simple majority of unionisable employees
- Whether Respondent should recognize Claimants as their union
Reasoning
Claimants presented evidence of check-off forms and deduction of dues, and a Conciliator's report confirming they had recruited a simple majority of unionisable workers. Respondent's evidence was challenged and found to be insufficient.
Outcome
Claimants win
Orders
- Respondent to sign recognition agreement with Claimants within 30 days
Remedies
- Costs to Claimants
Authorities cited
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