Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA) v Board of Management, Wambasa Girls Secondary School (Cause E042 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3292 (KLR) (24 November 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3292
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 3292 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 November 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeLabor DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramDR. JACOB GAKERI
The court held that a recognition agreement is not a prerequisite for deduction of union dues by an employer.
Facts
Claimant, KUDHEIHA, filed a suit against the Board of Management, Wambasa Girls Secondary School, seeking orders for deduction and remittance of union dues, recognition agreement, and costs.
Issues
- Whether a recognition agreement is a prerequisite for deduction of union dues by an employer.
- Whether the respondent should recognize the claimant union.
Reasoning
The court ruled that union dues can be deducted from employees' wages without a recognition agreement, as per the provisions of the Labour Relations Act.
Outcome
Affirmed the claimant's right to deduct union dues without a recognition agreement.
Authorities cited
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