The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has requested the court to dismiss a petition from 62 employees, alleging they are pursuing a "selfish agenda" by wanting to retain union benefits while enjoying management perks. The company argues these employees, redesignated to management (Grade 7) from unionisable staff (Grade 8), are incorrectly seeking benefits like overtime pay typically reserved for union members.

• The 62 employees, led by Evans Kiplagat Kimaiyo, accuse GDC of unfair labor practices and discrimination after their redesignation stripped them of allowances.
• GDC states it is standard practice that management staff are not entitled to overtime pay and has introduced a call-out allowance for those working extended hours.
• The case, concerning constitutional rights to equality and fair labor practices, is pending before the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi.