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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nominated, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Wilson Sossion",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to thank Hon. K’Oyoo for bringing a very sensitive matter that touches on the Bill of Rights of workers. Article 41 of the Constitution does not exist in vain. The Constitution was given to the people of Kenya and particularly to workers, so that they can freely enjoy the provisions. It is saddening to note a trend is rising and very fast growing both in the public and private sector employers, in terms of limiting the constitutional rights of workers. Other than Kibos Sugar Company, we have seen Western Sugar Company suspending a CBA that is duly signed and certificated in court. We have also seen the Teacher Service Commission (TSC) suspending a CBA that is duly signed and deposited in court. These are not good trends with all due honesty, particularly when you have a progressive Constitution that protects workers. In labour, I think the issue of Kibos cancelling a CBA and denying union dues just constitutes union-busting. This House has a duty to give direction in protecting the institution that gives them the provisions of the Constitution. So, this The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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