Mineworkers Union of Namibia
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]
| Full name | Mineworkers' Union of Namibia |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | South West Africa People's Organization |
| Country | Namibia |
Strikes
MUN supported the 2008 Skorpion Zinc Strike, accusing Skorpion Zinc of practising racial discrimination and of negotiating in bad faith.[2]
Notable members
- John Shaetonhodi, National Chairman from 1986 - 1987; President from 1991 - 1995
- Bernhardt Esau
- Asser Kuveri Kapere, President from 1987-1991
- Peter Naholo, Secretary General from 1993-2001
- Ben Ulenga
- Rudolf Isaaks 1996
References
- A people united shall never be defeated & The Mineworkers Union of Namibia Sister Namibia, 1 October 2002
- Strike ends at Namibia's Skorpion Zinc mine in Reuters, 30 May, 2008
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