Tuc-Ke has well-structured organs. Its decisions are made through consensus, resolutions or mutual agreement and not based on wimps of individuals. Consequently, Tuc-Ke has not made any such decision and has no intention of holding parallel Labour Day celebrations, Dr Mukhwaya said.
Tuc-Ke respects Labour Day as an international day for workers to celebrate their achievements and discuss challenges as they collectively chart ways and means of confronting the challenges. Kenyan workers face challenges that require collective and concerted efforts. We, therefore, do not support parallelism or splinterism in matters labour and workers welfare. Labour Day celebrations will be organised as guided by Cotu-K and the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
By yesterday, it was not clear if the Tuco team, which has two conveners Newton Khamasi and United Progressive Alliance party Chairman Nyambega Gisesa had secured the KICC venue for the event.
The KICC management told the that Mr Atwoli has booked the place for a Cotu luncheon after the May 1 celebrations.
We are focused on giving workers a platform they can air views. The Uhuru Gardens event is a one-man show, Mr Khamasi said.
That is Atwolis celebration and not a workers event.
Mr Gisesa said Tuco would use Labour Day celebrations to awaken the Kenyan worker to the reality that Atwoli no longer represents their interests.
He said Migori Senator Eddy Oketch the man behind the Labour Relations (Amendment) Bill 2024, which introduces a term limit for officials of unions and employers organisations or federations has been invited to the KICC event.
Mr Atwoli has been put in a tight spot following a decision by the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) to order the cessation of deductions and remittances of guards trade union fee contributions to Cotu.
