Kenya Union of Commercial and Food Allied Workers v Transmattresses Limited (Cause E009 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 219 (KLR) (8 February 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 219
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 219 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 February 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeCollective Bargaining DisputePostureAppeal from a Labour Relations Court decisionCoramMA ONYANGO
The court awards a 5% wage increase for the first and second years of the CBA, retains most clauses of the outgoing CBA, and increases some allowances.
Facts
The Kenya Union of Commercial and Food Allied Workers filed a dispute with Transmattresses Limited over the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) signed in 2017. The parties failed to review the CBA, leading to a dispute reported to the Ministry of Labour.
Issues
- Review of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
- Basic Minimum Wages
- Wage Increases
- House Allowance
- Annual Leave
- Compassionate Leave
- Sick Leave
- Funeral Expenses
- Transfers
- Safari Allowance
- Medical Treatment
- Uniforms/Protective Clothing
- Retirement
- Redundancy
Reasoning
The court considered the economic analysis and statutory minimum wages to determine the appropriate wage increases and allowances.
Outcome
The court upheld the outgoing CBA and awarded wage increases and allowances.
Authorities cited
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