Kenya Airways aircraft [Photo/Nairobi News]
Following the sacking of over 160 engineers that used to apply their trade with National carrier Kenya Airways, the employees have threatened the airline with court action.
According to reports, the workers had go on strike demanding an increase in their salaries but were then issued with termination letters.
The engineers were asking for a salary increase of three and a half times to match wages paid by Middle East carriers.
“We have already engaged Anne Babu & Co to represent us. The law firm has already written to the KQ chief executive to protest how we have been treated,” Joseph Oyuga, a senior engineer, said during a press conference that took place on Thursday.
“We expect to file a case at the Industrial Court by the end of the week and start the legal process. We have tried to engage them, but they decided not to engage us. We’re not negotiating anymore. We shall be proven right in a court of law.”
As a result the airline dismissed the works stating that they were striking illegally.
KQ CEO Sebastian Mikosz and KQ chairman Michael Joseph have maintained their stand on the issue and have said they are ready to go to court.