COTU dismisses Gachagua's push for rival labour body

COTU-K has dismissed calls by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to form a parallel labour organisation, terming the proposal “reckless” and detrimental to workers’ unity...

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COTU-K has strongly refuted a proposal by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to establish a rival labour organization, calling it "reckless" and a threat to worker unity.

COTU-K criticized Gachagua's calls for a new labour body and his remarks against its Secretary General, Francis Atwoli.
The dispute occurs amidst ongoing discussions about wages and statutory deductions following a proposed 12 percent general wage increase by President William Ruto.
Gachagua had accused the current labour leadership of being aligned with the government rather than advocating for workers' interests.

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