Kenya Engineering Workers Union v Shamas Motor Parts Limited (Cause E047 of 2022) [2022] KEELRC 4148 (KLR) (29 September 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 4148
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 4148 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 September 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeLabour Relations DisputePostureClaimant seeks recognition and payment of trade union dues, Respondent deniesCoramJAMES RIKA
Claim is declined
Facts
Claimant recruited 65 employees from respondent's 95 unionisable employees, demanding recognition and dues payment. Respondent declined and denied involvement in relevant industries.
Issues
- Whether claimant has satisfied the requirements of the law on recognition
- Whether respondent has collected and remitted trade union dues in favour of claimant
Reasoning
Claimant failed to establish a link between its constitution, respondent's industry, and the employees recruited. Respondent is a retail shop, not involved in general mechanical engineering or metal manufacturing.
Outcome
Claim is declined
Orders
- Decline of claim
- No order on costs
Authorities cited
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