Amalgamated Union of Kenya Metal Works v Jay Kay Mechanical Limited (Cause 389 of 2013) [2014] KEIC 803 (KLR) (25 July 2014) (Ruling)
- Court
- Industrial Court
- Case number
- 803
- Citation
- [2014] KEIC 803 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 July 2014
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TypeLabour Relations DisputePostureRespondent's Preliminary Objection to be dismissedCoramON MAKAU
Holding
The suit is properly before the court as the dispute was unresolved after conciliation due to the respondent's failure to attend and the statutory period not being extended.
Facts
The Amalgamated Union of Kenya Metal Works recruited Jay Kay Mechanical Limited's employees as union members and forwarded check forms for union dues. The respondent denied service of the check forms and started victimizing the employees, leading to the filing of the suit.
Issues
- Recognition of the Amalgamated Union of Kenya Metal Works as a trade union
- Whether the respondent should accord recognition under Section 54 of the Labour Relations Act
Reasoning
The court found that the dispute was unresolved within the meaning of Section 69(b) of the Labour Relations Act due to the respondent's failure to attend the conciliation and the statutory period not being extended.
Outcome
Preliminary Objection dismissed
Orders
- Preliminary Objection is dismissed
- Costs in the cause
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Labour Relations Act (LRA)
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