Aviation Workers Call Off Strike After Key Deal
KAWU issued its original 7-day strike notice on July 20, targeting the country's major flight entities, with plans for a long-lasting solution seemingly veering off the window...
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Kenyan aviation workers have suspended their planned strike after reaching a return-to-work agreement with employers and government agencies. The industrial action, originally set for Friday, July 31, has been called off, averting disruptions.
- A 30-day window has been agreed upon for implementing the terms of the agreement.
- The deal was signed by the Kenya Aviation Workers’ Union (KAWU), Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), Kenya Airways, and other stakeholders.
- Discussions are scheduled on outstanding concerns for Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and the KCAA Collective Bargaining Agreement, with assurances of no victimisation.
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Aviation Workers Suspend Planned Nationwide Strike After Govt Brokers Deal With KAWU - July 2026
Kenya's aviation workers have called off a planned nationwide strike after the Kenyan government brokered a last-minute deal with the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU). The industrial action, originally set for Friday, July 31, has been called off, averting major disruptions for passengers and airlines. This agreement specifically prevents disruptions at airports, including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
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