Kenya Engineering Workers Union v Aluminium Kenya Limited [2017] KEELRC 947 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 947
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 947 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 July 2017
The Court found in favor of the Kenya Engineering Workers Union, stating that the Respondent has not complied with the conditions required by Section 48 of the Labour Relations Act 2007 and that the Union has fulfilled the conditions required by Section 48 of the Labour Relations Act 2007.
Facts
The Kenya Engineering Workers Union filed a motion seeking interim orders against Aluminium Kenya Limited to deduct and remit union dues from employees who joined the union. The Respondent had not complied with Section 48 of the Labour Relations Act 2007.
Issues
- Whether the Labour Relations Act 2007 requires Aluminium Kenya Limited to deduct and remit union dues from employees who joined the union.
- Whether Aluminium Kenya Limited has complied with the conditions required by Section 48 of the Labour Relations Act 2007.
Reasoning
The Court ruled that the Respondent must comply with the conditions required by Section 48 of the Labour Relations Act 2007 and must deduct and remit union dues from employees who joined the union.
Outcome
In favor of the Kenya Engineering Workers Union
Orders
- The Court ordered Aluminium Kenya Limited to commence deduction of union dues from its employees who have joined the union and remit the same to the Union
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act 2007
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