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Kenya Union of Printing, Publishing, Paper Manufacturers & Allied Workers v MFI Documents [2020] KEELRC 1819 (KLR)

[2020] KEELRC 1819 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1819
Citation
[2020] KEELRC 1819 (KLR)
Decided
28 January 2020
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TypeLabour Relations DisputePostureAppeal from a previous decision declining recognitionCoramJames Rika
Holding

The Claim is declined. The Court finds insufficient evidence to show the Claimant has recruited a simple majority of Respondent's unionisable employees.

Facts

The Claimant initially filed for recognition but was denied. The dispute was reported to the Minister and two Conciliators (G.A. Omondi and Hellen Apiyo) were appointed to conciliate. Two Conciliator's Reports were issued, recommending recognition and monetary compensation.

Issues

  1. recognition of the Claimant's union
  2. recruitment of a simple majority of Respondent's unionisable employees

Reasoning

The Court declined the Claimant's request for recognition due to a lack of evidence showing they have recruited a simple majority of Respondent's unionisable employees. The conciliation process was deemed insufficient and confusing.

Outcome

The Claim is declined.

Orders

  • The Claim is declined.
  • The Cross-Petition shall be deemed superfluous.
  • No order on the costs.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Labour Relations Act
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