National Union of Namibian Workers

National Union of Namibian Workers
NUNW
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Full name National Union of Namibian Workers
Founded April 24, 1971
Members 60 - 70,000
Country Namibia
Affiliation ITUC, OATUU
Key people Risto Kapenda, president
Evilastus Kaaronda, secretary general
Office location Windhoek, Namibia
Website www.nunw.org.na

The National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW) is a national trade union center in Namibia. It was founded April 24, 1971 by the then in exile, SWAPO and remains closely linked to the party.

In 1978 NUNW affiliated with the WFTU, but later changed affiliation to the International Trade Union Confederation.

Notable members

  • Bernhardt Esau, Secretary General of NUNW in 1991
  • Hafeni Ludwigh Ndemula
  • Pohamba Shifeta

References

  • ICTUR et al.,, ed (2005). Trade Unions of the World (6th ed.). London, UK: John Harper Publishing. ISBN 0-9543811-5-7. 
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