Labour court orders KPA to remit Sh38m in union dues

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Labour court orders KPA to remit Sh38m in union dues

Justice Hellen Wasilwa said the withholding of the monthly dues owed to Kenya Aviation Workers Union (Kawu) was unlawful.

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