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2 December, 2011Bargaining resulted in wage increases of 31% for the 200 workers at General Motors East Africa. The agreement was welcomed by both parties.
KENYA: Negotiations started on August 3 and were concluded in the month of November. The Collective Bargaining Agreement covers terms and conditions of employment.
Despite long discussions and other problems during the negotiations, eventually both parties came to an agreement. General Motors East Africa Limited has signed the outstanding Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Amalgamated Union of Kenya Metalworkers (AUKMW). The Union has successfully negotiated a 31% wage increase for workers, taking effect from January 1, 2011. The agreement shall remain in force for a period of two years.
The strong participation of workers and Union made the agreement possible. The CBA was signed after both parties agreed on key issues such as a house allowance, transport allowance and basic salary. Both parties are glad that the negiations have finally come to a successful completion.
The agreement also enhances the company's commitment to promote the creation of productive and sustainable employment opportunities as well as the social protection for all Union employees in the organization.