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SI National Union of Workers v Quan Chee Motors [2007] SBTDP 5; L9.15.07 (1 January 2007)

IN THE TRADE DISPUTES PANEL
SOLOMON ISLANDS

Case No. L9/15/07

BETWEEN

S. I. National Union of Workers
Applicant

AND

Quan Chee Motors
Respondent

FINDING

Upon hearing from Mr. Tony Kagovai for the applicant and Chris Hapa counsel for the respondent, the Panel refuses to grant recognition as sought by the union.

In order to grant recognition, the union must have the majority support of the employees and this must be taken from the total work force of the employer and not from the union's paid up members.

In this case, only 19 out of 46 voted in favour of the union.

Accordingly, recognition as sought by the union is refused.

On behalf of the Panel

CHAIRMAN
TRADE DISPUTES PANEL