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Amalgamated Union of Kenya Metal Workers v Cads Motors Ltd (Cause 437 of 2017) [2022] KEELRC 1728 (KLR) (25 May 2022) (Judgment)

[2022] KEELRC 1728 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1728
Citation
[2022] KEELRC 1728 (KLR)
Decided
25 May 2022
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Summary at a glance

TypeLabour Relations DisputePostureAppeal from a Labour Relations Court decisionCoramRADIDO
The court finds no merit in the cause and dismisses it.

Facts

The Amalgamated Union of Kenya Metal Workers filed a lawsuit against Cads Motors Ltd regarding refusal to sign a recognition agreement and refusal to deduct and remit trade union dues. The case was adjourned multiple times and a ballot was conducted by the County Labour Officer.

Issues

  • Refusal by the respondent to sign recognition agreement.
  • Refusal to deduct and remit trade union dues to the claimant.

Reasoning

The court dismissed the case because the union did not provide evidence to support its claims and the County Labour Officer's report showed the union had not satisfied the threshold set by the Labour Relations Act.

Outcome

Dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Labour Relations Act
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