Collective Bargaining
We negotiate collective agreements with employers for fair pay, better housing, general amenities, and safety — improving workers' individual and collective welfare.
Est. 1954 · Nairobi, Kenya
Standing With Kenya's Chemical Workers
We negotiate fair wages, protect worker rights, and promote safety across the chemical and allied industries.
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Legal Support
We accompany workers in disciplinary hearings, conciliation at the Ministry of Labour, and at the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
Safety Training
We empower, train, and educate workers on their rights and best practices, making every chemical industry workplace safer for all.
Our Mandate
To safeguard all members' rights through negotiations with employers on Collective Bargaining Agreements — securing better terms and conditions of employment, empowering workers, and enhancing good industrial relations.
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March 2026
National Delegate Congress
The 15th National Delegates Congress was held on 7th March 2026 at Luke Hotel, Nairobi. A milestone gathering for the union.
Ongoing
Safety Workshop Series
A training series on chemical handling and PPE is rolling out across all regions, ensuring worker safety at every level.
Oct 2025 & Apr 2025
New CBAs Signed
New agreements improving pay and shift patterns were concluded for members at Kenpoly (Oct 2025) and BOC Kenya (Apr 2025).
Resources
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