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Kudheiha Workers v B.O.M. Eastleigh High School [2021] KEELRC 1408 (KLR)

[2021] KEELRC 1408 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1408
Citation
[2021] KEELRC 1408 (KLR)
Decided
11 February 2021
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TypeLabour Relations DisputePostureClaimant seeks an order compelling the respondent to sign a recognition agreement.CoramM. MBARU
Holding

The court finds no matter sufficient to compel the respondent to recognise the claimant.

Facts

The claimant is a registered trade union representing non-teaching staff of the respondent. The claimant sent a letter authorizing deduction and remittance of union dues, and later forwarded a recognition agreement to sign. The respondent refused to sign the agreement.

Issues

  1. Recognition of the claimant by the respondent
  2. Simple majority requirement for recognition

Reasoning

The claimant must recruit a simple majority of unionisable employees to be recognised by the employer. The claimant failed to provide its union constitution, which is required for recognition. The court dismissed the suit.

Outcome

The suit is dismissed.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (5)
  • Kenya Hotels and Allied Workers Union v Tourism Promotion Services (Management) Limited t/a Serena Lodges and Hotels
  • Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions and Hotel Hospital Workers & another (Interested Parties)
  • Kenya Shoe and Leather Workers Union versus Crown Industries Limited & Another
  • Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union v Kenol Mahavir Service Station and Another
  • Kenya National Union of Nurses versus County Public Service Board Homabay
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