A strike notice issued by workers lobby in protest against Kenya Airways’ planned takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has left passengers stranded from 3am early morning.
What is the issue at #JKIA ??? Departure gate is closed @KenyaAirports ~ Traffic Update courtesy @allanmadoka #Brekko pic.twitter.com/VCYRkU23QO— Ghetto Radio (@GhettoRadio895) March 6, 2019
Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) had said they will go on strike in the next seven days, saying the planned takeover of JKIA by KQ will render them jobless.
“Pursuant to the Labour Relations Act of 2007, part X section 76, we are issuing a seven-day strike notice from the date herein,” Kawu secretary- general Moss Ndiema said in a letter dated January 29, 2019 to members and KAA management.
“We will fight the process in every forum until Jonny Andersen leaves KAA,” he added.
KAA incoming MD, Jonny Andersen, accompanied by a section of KAA Senior Management on a familiarization tour of JKIA early this month. pic.twitter.com/2anPQhxpaK— Kenya Airports (@KenyaAirports) October 28, 2016
The looming industrial strike he said, will include ground staff at JKIA.
Duty-free shops, inflight functions and cargo operations will also be expected to down their tolls in the planned industrial strike starting next Tuesday.
Kenya Airways has proposed the formation of a subsidiary dedicated to managing operations at JKIA for a concession period of 30 years.