Aviation workers give ultimatum over unmet demands
At the centre of the dispute is KCAA, where the union says workers have gone for more than 11 years without a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) or salary review...
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Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has issued a nationwide strike notice, threatening to cripple the aviation sector by the end of the week if labour grievances are not addressed.
- The strike involves employees from Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Kenya Airways (KQ), and Jambojet.
- A major dispute involves KCAA, where workers have reportedly gone 11 years without a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) or salary review.
- KAWU also accuses KCAA of attempting to replace civilian security with National Youth Service (NYS) officers, allegedly at a significant cost difference, and criticizes labor practices at Kenya Airways and Jambojet.
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Aviation workers give ultimatum over unmet demands - July 2026
Kenya Aviation Workers Union issued a nationwide strike notice threatening to cripple the aviation sector by the end of the week if labour grievances are not addressed. Airport disruption became imminent as KAWU insisted their demands must be met to avoid significant disruption to airport operations. The Council of Governors, led by Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi, blamed the Ministry of Health under Aden Duale for fueling health worker strikes, citing unfulfilled funding and administrative agreements.
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