Kenya Union of Commercial Food and Allied Workers v Kenya Meat Commission (Cause 549 of 2013) [2025] KEELRC 110 (KLR) (23 January 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 110
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 110 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 January 2025
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TypeLabour DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramMA ONYANGO
Holding
The court held that the review of the CBA is not subject to advice of the SRC and that the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought.
Facts
The Kenya Union of Commercial Food and Allied Workers filed a claim against the Kenya Meat Commission regarding the review of their collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The parties were in a deadlock and the dispute was referred to the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
Issues
- Whether the review of the CBA is subject to advice of the SRC
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought in the claim
Reasoning
The court determined that the SRC's advice is not mandatory for the review of the CBA and that the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought based on the collective bargaining agreement and applicable laws.
Outcome
The court dismissed the appeal and upheld the original decision.
Remedies
- Remedies sought by the Claimant are upheld
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Labour Relations Act
- Wages Order
Cases cited (1)
- Labour Institutions Act
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