University Academic Staff Union (Maseno Chapter) v Maseno University (Petition E015 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 641 (KLR) (8 March 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 641
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 641 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 March 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeLabor Relations DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramRADIDO
The Court dismissed the Motion and found no merit in it, granting two substantive orders: a declaration and an order to initiate consultations.
Facts
The University increased the teaching workload from 3-course units per semester to 5-course units per semester without consulting the University Academic Staff Union (Maseno Chapter).
Issues
- Validity of the University's decision to increase teaching workload
- Consultation with the Union before implementing the decision
- Injunction against the Union to prevent interference with teaching
Reasoning
The Court ruled that the University's decision was invalid due to failure to consult the Union, and that the question of teaching workload is a matter of terms and conditions of service.
Outcome
Motion dismissed with costs to the University.
Orders
- Declaration that the University's decision to increase teaching workload was invalid
- Order to consult with the Union to resolve the issue of teaching workload and incorporate the agreement in the next collective bargaining agreement
Remedies
- None
Authorities cited
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