The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) is one of the most powerful of Namibia's trade unions. It plays a leading public role in the Namibian political space and is an ally of the ruling South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) government.[1] The MUN was established in 1986. It is affiliated with the National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW) national trade union center and had about 8,000 members in 2017[update].[2]: 23
Mineworkers' Union of Namibia | |
| Founded | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Affiliations | National Union of Namibian Workers South West Africa People's Organization |
Strikes
editThe MUN supported the 2008 Skorpion Zinc Strike, accusing Skorpion Zinc of practising racial discrimination and of negotiating in bad faith.[3]
Notable members
edit- John Shaetonhodi, union president 1986–1995, later deputy labour minister[4]
- Bernhardt Esau, secretary general of NUNW, a national trade union center, later fisheries minister[5]
- Asser Kuveri Kapere, president from 1987-1991
- Peter Naholo, secretary general from 1993-2001
- Ben Ulenga, founder of MUN[6]
- Rudolf Isaaks 1996
References
edit- ^ A people united shall never be defeated & The Mineworkers Union of Namibia Sister Namibia, 1 October 2002
- ^ Jauch, Herbert. "Namibia's trade union movement: an overview" (PDF). Friedrich Ebert Foundation. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
- ^ Strike ends at Namibia's Skorpion Zinc mine in Reuters, 30 May 2008
- ^ "Shaetonhodi, John Mueneni - Parastatals". Namibia Institute For Democracy. Archived from the original on 11 June 2011. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
- ^ "Esau, Bernhardt Martin - Swapo". Namibia Institute For Democracy. Archived from the original on 11 June 2011. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
- ^ "NUNW: Proud history, uncertain future". New Era. 30 April 2019.
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