Factory Workers Union v Ever Unison Garments (Pty) Ltd (LC 7 of 4) [2006] LSLC 4 (12 April 2006)
The union's case was dismissed due to inconsistent and unreliable evidence, failure to establish standing or relationship with the dismissed employees, and lack of merit in the reliefs sought. The strike was found to be unlawful and violent, justifying police intervention and the dismissals.
- Citation
- [2006] LSLC 4
- Parties
- Applicant: Factory Workers Union; Respondent: Ever Unison Garments (Pty) Ltd
- Court
- Labour Court
- Jurisdiction
- Lesotho
- Judgment Date
- 12 April 2006
- Case Number
- LC 7 of 4
- Procedural Posture
- Labour Dispute / Judgment
- Outcome
- Application dismissed with costs
- Legal Topics
- Unlawful Strike, Dismissal of Employees, Union Standing, Police Intervention in Strikes, Pleadings Requirements
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Factory Workers Union
Applicant
Ever Unison Garments (Pty) Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Labour Dispute / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the strike on 17th September 2003 was lawful
- 2 Whether the dismissal of employees was justified
- 3 Whether the union had standing to sue on behalf of the employees
Ratio Decidendi
The union's case was dismissed due to inconsistent and unreliable evidence, failure to establish standing or relationship with the dismissed employees, and lack of merit in the reliefs sought. The strike was found to be unlawful and violent, justifying police intervention and the dismissals.
Court Disposition
Application dismissed with costs
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs
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