Kenya Concrete Structural Ceramics, Tiles, Woodplys & Interior Design Workers Union v Cibien Engineering Construction Company Limited (Cause E805 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2240 (KLR) (25 July 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2240
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 2240 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 July 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeLabour Relations DisputePostureAppeal from a previous rulingCoramSC RUTTO
The Court disallows the claim for recognition and does not make any orders as to costs.
Facts
The Kenya Concrete Structural Ceramics, Tiles, Woodplys & Interior Design Workers Union claimed recognition from Cibien Engineering Construction Company Limited, but the Respondent denied the claim due to the union's membership falling below the legal threshold.
Issues
- Recognition of the Claimant union by the Respondent
- Eligibility of the Claimant union's membership
Reasoning
The Court found that the issue of recognition was not in dispute prior to the institution of the claim and that the Respondent's refusal to grant recognition was not due to a lack of eligibility but rather due to the union's membership falling below the legal threshold.
Outcome
The claim for recognition is disallowed with no orders as to costs.
Authorities cited
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