Kenya Engineering Workers Union v Alpha Logitics (Epz) Limited (Cause 14 of 2020) [2022] KEELRC 1659 (KLR) (27 May 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1659
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 1659 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 May 2022
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TypeLabour Relations DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding
Claimant's claims for deduction and remission of union dues and recruitment of union members are upheld. The court orders respondent to pay 50% of the claimant's costs.
Facts
Claimant, Kenya Engineering Workers Union, sought orders for the respondent, Alpha Logitics (Epz) Limited, to deduct and remit union dues, and to sign a recognition agreement. The respondent argued that its business was in logistics and shipping, different from the union's registered sector.
Issues
- Deduction and remission of union dues
- Recruitment and recognition of union members
- Victimization and harassment claims
- Recognition agreement
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent's business was in a different sector from the union's registered sector, thus not qualifying for union representation. The claimant's recruitment and dues deduction claims are valid.
Outcome
Claimant's appeal successful
Orders
- Respondent to pay 50% of claimant's costs
Remedies
- Deduction and remission of union dues for recruited members
- Recognition agreement within 15 days
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Labour Relations Act, 2007
- Employment Act, 2007
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