Kenya Private University Workers Union v Aljamea Tus Saifiyah Campus Nairobi [2019] KEELRC 141 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 141
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 141 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2019
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TypeLabour Relations DisputePostureApplication for Prohibitory Orders and MandamusCoramHon. Justice Byram Ongaya
Holding
Prohibitory orders are issued against the respondent to allow the claimant access to recruit members and to deduct and remit union dues from the claimant's members.
Facts
The Kenya Private University Workers Union filed an application against Aljamea Tus Saifiyah Campus Nairobi for access to recruit members, compliance with union dues deduction, and protection from victimization. The respondent opposed the application, claiming it is not a university and thus not obligated to grant access.
Issues
- Access to recruit members
- Union dues deduction
- Protection from victimization
Reasoning
The court found the claimant to be a duly registered trade union and that the respondent violated the claimant's right to associate as provided by the Constitution and Labour Relations Act.
Outcome
The court granted the application.
Orders
- Prohibitory orders against the respondent to allow access for recruitment and to deduct union dues
Remedies
- Prohibitory orders to allow access for recruitment and to deduct union dues
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Labour Relations Act, 2007
- Employment and Labour Relations Court Act, 2011
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