Question

strike over labour dispute grounds flights at kenyas main airport
international - a strike over a labour dispute disrupted flights at kenyas main international airport in nairobi early on wednesday, kenya airports authority said, though the transport minister expected them to resume soon. hun - dreds of passengers were waiting outside the international and domestic termi - nals and riot police dispersed picketing ground staff, a reuters witness said, adding that three planes took off at about 05:30 gmt despite the strike. transport minister james macharia said replacement staff had been found to screen passengers and luggage.
the strike at jomo kenyatta international airport follows a labour dispute over contracts and job security between the kenya aviation workers union (kawu) and kenya airways.
source: https://www.iol.co.za/business - report
4.4.1 identify the city affected by the strike in the extract above.
4.4.2 what is the cause of the dispute in the extract above?
4.4.3 briefly explain the term trade union.
4.4.4 what is the importance of the basic conditions of employment act to workers?
4.4.5 how can unemployment affect the economy?

Explanation:

4.4.1

The text mentions Nairobi as Kenya's main international airport location where the strike happened.

4.4.2

The cause is a labour dispute over contracts and job security between KAWU and Kenya Airways.

4.4.3

A trade union is an organization of workers formed to protect and advance members' interests, such as better pay and working conditions.

4.4.4

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act safeguards workers' rights like fair pay, working hours, leave, and protection against unfair dismissal, promoting job - security and well - being.

4.4.5

Unemployment reduces consumer spending, lowers tax revenues, increases social welfare costs, and can lead to social unrest, negatively impacting economic growth.

Answer:

4.4.1 Nairobi
4.4.2 Labour dispute over contracts and job security between KAWU and Kenya Airways
4.4.3 An organization of workers to protect and advance members' interests.
4.4.4 Safeguards workers' rights, promotes job - security and well - being.
4.4.5 Reduces consumer spending, lowers tax revenues, increases social welfare costs, can lead to social unrest.