Court Issues Orders Affecting Operations at JKIA, Other Airports
Aviation workers have threatened to paralyse operations and flight services at one of the busiest airports in the region...
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The Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) has issued interim orders suspending a planned strike by Kenyan aviation workers until February 26, preventing disruption at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and other national airports.
- The strike, organized by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), was halted following an urgent application by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA).
- The court mention for further directions is scheduled for February 26.
- KCAA has assured the public that all aviation operations will remain normal, safe, and uninterrupted, promising continued constructive engagement with workers over stalled collective bargaining agreements (CBA), delayed union dues, and alleged discrimination against contract workers dating back to 2015.
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