%0 Journal Article
%T ENDOGENOUS FACTORS INFLUENCING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PROCESS IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS: A CASE OF TEA ESTATES IN NANDI COUNTY, KENYA
%A VINCENT BOSIRE OCHOI
%J Africa International Journal of Multi-Displinary Research (AIJMR)
%P 1-7
%@ 2523-9430
%D 2018
%R -
%X Although the aim of collective bargaining is to eventually reach a mutual agreement, there is usually a degree of conflict in Kenya between the involved parties with regard to the means by which agreements may be reached and the terms on which it is reached. As a result of this, very few collective bargaining agreements are attained as compared to the number of industrial disputes raised. It was on this basis that the study sought to find out the endogenous factors inhibiting CBP in Nandi Tea Estates. The study was guided by Cole¡¯s collective bargaining theory and employed a descriptive survey research design. Data was collected using questionnaire and interview schedule from union officials. Data was analysed using descriptive statistical techniques and presented in frequency tables. The study revealed that trade unions do not undertake adequate training in industrial relations negotiation skills. Trade unions also prefer retrospective implementation of CBP agreements as opposed to the employers who prefer prospective implementation. Unions in most cases negotiate for awards instead of settlements. Trade unions don¡¯t engage in adequate preliminary preparations for CBP. Further, the study established that trade unions pursue single-issue as opposed to multiple based demands. Trade union officials also tend to accept the demands of employers because they depend on the members¡¯ contributions remitted by employers through the check-off system. It was revealed that union officials are bribed by employers to accept relatively lower offer than the one they demand for their members. Further, union officials call for strikes or call off strikes even without the permission of members who would otherwise root for more negotiations as they continue working or continue with the strike until their demands are met
%K Endogenous factors
%K collective bargaining
%K industrial relations
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