Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union v Beauty Line Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E007 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 657 (KLR) (19 March 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 657
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 657 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 March 2024
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TypeRecognition of UnionPostureAppeal from a previous rulingCoramHS WASILWA
Holding
Direct the Respondents to forthwith recognize the Claimants as the union representative of the union employees.
Facts
The Labour Officer conducted a head count and an election to determine unionisable employees, resulting in 1,765 unionisable employees, with 1,448 in favor of the union, 93 against, and 19 spoiled votes.
Issues
- Whether the Labour Officer conducted a head count only and/or an election.
- Whether the recruitment process should be disregarded and the Labour Officer's report struck out.
Reasoning
The Labour Officer was required to do a head count of union members to determine if there was a simple majority. The Respondent's submission that elections were conducted is not supported by the report.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Direct the Respondents to recognize the Claimants as the union representative of the union employees.
Remedies
- Costs of this cause to be paid by the Respondent.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Labour Relations Act
- Civil Procedure Act
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