we actually did it and the court ruled in our favor. i am so glad we stuck together to fix this mess and finally got the result we deserved. thanks for everything.
July 29, 2021
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This petition is meant for who ?
Answer : Any TSC teacher who is an active bonafide member of a trade union in Kenya called KUPPET.
How should one sign?
Answer : By in-putting his/her official details and finally depositing his/her comments if any on the active online spaces provided on the petition.
When ?
Answer : Having fully read the contentious issues raised in this petition.
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THE PETITION PER' SE:
We, the undersigned teachers who are active bonafide members of KUPPET petition the Employment & Labour Relations Court (ELRC) in the Republic of Kenya to declare article 7(a) , 8.1.0(d) , 8.5.1(o) & 8.12.0(l) , 8.10.0(h) & 22(e) , 12(b) , 13(a)(ii) ,13(a)(iii) , 13(a)(viii) , 13(c), 14(a) and 27.0 (which are changes which were introduced into the current KUPPET Constitution without public participation and that their existence sanction unfair labour practices contrary interalia to article 41 of the Kenyan Constitution) as an undemocratic and unconstitutional.
1) THAT Article 7 (a)opens up union membership to retirees and non teachers who are not actively involved in the teaching service. This serves to eclipse genuine teachers who are union members from union activities.This further contravenes section 33 (a) of the Labour relations Act of 2007 that says No person shall vote in a trade union unless that person is employed in the sector for which the union is registered.
2) THAT Article 8.1.0(d) delegates full powers of a full fledged ADC to a varied attendence of a few,a quorum of ⅓ with branch delegates reduced to 3. A dangerous clause that can mutilate the union rules for a few as currently seen.
3) THAT articles 8.5.1(o) and 8.12.0(I) are not clear on procedure of nominating women to NGC and BEC respectively when:
(i) Majority of same gender is elected
(ii) When many members would wish to be nominated and criteria is absent
4) THAT Article 8.10.0(h) and article 22.0(e) takes away the right to a fair administrative action by barring union members from seeking redress from courts unless otherwise given permission by the Secretary General.This goes against article 33 of Kenyan constitution on right to freedom of expression and article 37 on freedom to petition authorities and article 47(3) on fair administrative action.
5) THAT Article 12 (b) has increased the compulsory retirement age of union officials from 60 to 65 years. This means someone e.g. elected at the age of 64 can be in office till aged 69 years.
6) THAT Article 13 (a) (ii) that blocks bonafide teachers from contesting for offices in KUPPET national elections while contributing union dues is both unfair, undemocratic & unconstitutional.
7) THAT Article13 (a) (iii) requiring elected KUPPET branch officials to resign before contesting for national offices is unfair and undemocratic for it infringes on members' right to fair labour practices.
8) THAT article 13(a) (viii) discriminates against branch officials by calling on NEB to remain in office during transition yet trustees term is undeterred to keep watch as envisaged in article 8.13.0
9) THAT Article 13(c) has omitted attainment of compulsory retirement age of 65 years as one of the reasons for holding a by-election thus conflicting with article 12(b) cited above
10) THAT Article 14(a) that has increased nomination fees for KUPPET national elections from Ksh50,000/- to 250,000/- is an unreasonable as it was arrived at without the the participation of members.This further contravenes The Labour Relations Act in Section 34(2) That says a union constitution shall not have provisions that discriminates unfairly between incumbents and other candidates.
11) (a)THAT Article 27.0 is entirely flawed since the signatures of the Chairman and the Secretary General purport to promulgate a mutilated constitution that has never been ratified by any ADC.
(b)THAT The National Executive Board ( NEB ) entrenched a clandestine constitution to cling to union leadership and proceeded to re-elect themselves unopposed due to a self leaning set of rules.This constitutes an illegality and an irregularity that violates section 34 (1) of the Labour relations Act of 2007 that says Election of officials shall be conducted in accordance with the registered constitution.
Having read the above contents of the petition, I hereby willingly accept to sign it online guided by the active required inputs. Thanks.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
April 30, 2021
150 Comments
1. You should also add the voice of all the teachers in national elections. Let them vote directly. Not these kinds of delegates representation 2. National elections can be held differently from county elections. A two year difference is ok. 3. Internal democracy should be encouraged. 4. In short, a review of the entire Constitution is necessary
Please separate the clauses that were sneaked in and those that existed before and inconsistent with the supreme law and acts of parliament. Let's do this for posterity.
As a bona-fide member of Kuppet, I reject the draconian laws introduced in Kuppet constitution and the manner in which the retirees and Mps cling to power at national office.
During the Kuppet elections in the branch held on 20th of February,2021 at Catholics grounds at ok Kalou...there were aspirants who were cleared by the Head Office to vie yet they were not members of the Union,they were under agency......
It is so unfair for NEB to shrewdly amend the constitution without public participation to favour them at expense of bonafide members and true unionist. The NEB as currently constituted, is a bunch of selfish individuals focused on amassing wealth without considering the members they are supposed to serve.
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we actually did it and the court ruled in our favor. i am so glad we stuck together to fix this mess and finally got the result we deserved. thanks for everything.
July 29, 2021
Final supporters
SIGN THE PETITION
This petition is meant for who ?
Answer : Any TSC teacher who is an active bonafide member of a trade union in Kenya called KUPPET.
How should one sign?
Answer : By in-putting his/her official details and finally depositing his/her comments if any on the active online spaces provided on the petition.
When ?
Answer : Having fully read the contentious issues raised in this petition.
Is it possible to support this course ?
Answer : Yes. Please share this petition to all teachers within your reach in What's app , Facebook ,Instagram , Twitter , Telegram , etc.
THE PETITION PER' SE:
We, the undersigned teachers who are active bonafide members of KUPPET petition the Employment & Labour Relations Court (ELRC) in the Republic of Kenya to declare article 7(a) , 8.1.0(d) , 8.5.1(o) & 8.12.0(l) , 8.10.0(h) & 22(e) , 12(b) , 13(a)(ii) ,13(a)(iii) , 13(a)(viii) , 13(c), 14(a) and 27.0 (which are changes which were introduced into the current KUPPET Constitution without public participation and that their existence sanction unfair labour practices contrary interalia to article 41 of the Kenyan Constitution) as an undemocratic and unconstitutional.
1) THAT Article 7 (a)opens up union membership to retirees and non teachers who are not actively involved in the teaching service. This serves to eclipse genuine teachers who are union members from union activities.This further contravenes section 33 (a) of the Labour relations Act of 2007 that says No person shall vote in a trade union unless that person is employed in the sector for which the union is registered.
2) THAT Article 8.1.0(d) delegates full powers of a full fledged ADC to a varied attendence of a few,a quorum of ⅓ with branch delegates reduced to 3. A dangerous clause that can mutilate the union rules for a few as currently seen.
3) THAT articles 8.5.1(o) and 8.12.0(I) are not clear on procedure of nominating women to NGC and BEC respectively when:
(i) Majority of same gender is elected
(ii) When many members would wish to be nominated and criteria is absent
4) THAT Article 8.10.0(h) and article 22.0(e) takes away the right to a fair administrative action by barring union members from seeking redress from courts unless otherwise given permission by the Secretary General.This goes against article 33 of Kenyan constitution on right to freedom of expression and article 37 on freedom to petition authorities and article 47(3) on fair administrative action.
5) THAT Article 12 (b) has increased the compulsory retirement age of union officials from 60 to 65 years. This means someone e.g. elected at the age of 64 can be in office till aged 69 years.
6) THAT Article 13 (a) (ii) that blocks bonafide teachers from contesting for offices in KUPPET national elections while contributing union dues is both unfair, undemocratic & unconstitutional.
7) THAT Article13 (a) (iii) requiring elected KUPPET branch officials to resign before contesting for national offices is unfair and undemocratic for it infringes on members' right to fair labour practices.
8) THAT article 13(a) (viii) discriminates against branch officials by calling on NEB to remain in office during transition yet trustees term is undeterred to keep watch as envisaged in article 8.13.0
9) THAT Article 13(c) has omitted attainment of compulsory retirement age of 65 years as one of the reasons for holding a by-election thus conflicting with article 12(b) cited above
10) THAT Article 14(a) that has increased nomination fees for KUPPET national elections from Ksh50,000/- to 250,000/- is an unreasonable as it was arrived at without the the participation of members.This further contravenes The Labour Relations Act in Section 34(2) That says a union constitution shall not have provisions that discriminates unfairly between incumbents and other candidates.
11) (a)THAT Article 27.0 is entirely flawed since the signatures of the Chairman and the Secretary General purport to promulgate a mutilated constitution that has never been ratified by any ADC.
(b)THAT The National Executive Board ( NEB ) entrenched a clandestine constitution to cling to union leadership and proceeded to re-elect themselves unopposed due to a self leaning set of rules.This constitutes an illegality and an irregularity that violates section 34 (1) of the Labour relations Act of 2007 that says Election of officials shall be conducted in accordance with the registered constitution.
Having read the above contents of the petition, I hereby willingly accept to sign it online guided by the active required inputs. Thanks.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
April 30, 2021
150 Comments
Union by choice. No agency fee. Retired generals to stay away from running our union. MPs to work from parliament not union offices.
1. You should also add the voice of all the teachers in national elections. Let them vote directly. Not these kinds of delegates representation 2. National elections can be held differently from county elections. A two year difference is ok. 3. Internal democracy should be encouraged. 4. In short, a review of the entire Constitution is necessary
Please separate the clauses that were sneaked in and those that existed before and inconsistent with the supreme law and acts of parliament. Let's do this for posterity.
As a bona-fide member of Kuppet, I reject the draconian laws introduced in Kuppet constitution and the manner in which the retirees and Mps cling to power at national office.
During the Kuppet elections in the branch held on 20th of February,2021 at Catholics grounds at ok Kalou...there were aspirants who were cleared by the Head Office to vie yet they were not members of the Union,they were under agency......
It is so unfair for NEB to shrewdly amend the constitution without public participation to favour them at expense of bonafide members and true unionist. The NEB as currently constituted, is a bunch of selfish individuals focused on amassing wealth without considering the members they are supposed to serve.
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Union by choice. No agency fee. Retired generals to stay away from running our union. MPs to work from parliament not union offices.