Kenya aviation workers to join KQ pilots on strike

As the Kenya Airways (KQ) pilot strike continues, Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) are set to join in withdrawing their services.

In a statement by KAWU dated November 5, Secretary General Moss Ndiema said that the strike will happen from 2pm.

He said a court order issued on August 15, 2022 had given KAWU workers the go ahead to go on strike following a stalemate as regards the failure to implement a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

"Pursuant to the said court order, this is to instruct and advice all unionisable employees at KAA to commence the strike at 2pm today, 5th November, 2022 in compliance with the court order," Mr. Ndiema said in the statement.

"For those who are still at home waiting to report for their shifts, we advise you to stay away and not to report to work. Please do not assemble at your work stations or hold any gatherings or processions."

Mr. Ndiema likewise guaranteed all unionisable workers that they would  not lose their jobs by taking industrial action as instructed.

"Please note that as per the Court Order, all unionisable employees who shall engage in the withdrawal of labour shall not be replaced, victimized or harassed and shall only return to work upon the Union being fully satisfied with the terms of the new CBA.

"All unionisable employees shall have their full salaries and benefits paid without being placed at any disadvantage whatsoever. Therefore, this is a protected strike in accordance with the law."