Kenya’s aviation strike is over, but the dispute is far from settled
Summary
A two-day strike by Kenyan aviation workers ended after government and union leaders reached a new agreement. Although flights have resumed, the underlying issues behind the strike, like salary talks and union recognition, still need to be resolved.Key Facts
- Kenyan aviation workers stopped working for two days starting August 30, disrupting flights at major airports.
- The strike was caused by long-standing disputes over pay, union fees, and recognition issues, especially involving the low-cost airline Jambojet.
- The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) and government agencies have made several agreements before, but problems continued.
- Talks between union leaders, government officials, and aviation companies lasted overnight and ended early Tuesday.
- The new deal allows workers to return to work and includes immediate payment of some owed union fees.
- Negotiations will continue on other difficult topics like the collective bargaining agreement covering workers’ pay and conditions.
- Government officials said unions should negotiate directly with individual employers and escalate unresolved issues to higher authorities.
- Labor leaders acknowledged the workers’ issues but also apologized for the travel disruptions caused by the strike.
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