Mineworkers Union of Namibia

Mineworkers Union of Namibia
M.U.N.
Full name Mineworkers' Union of Namibia
Country Namibia
Affiliation South West Africa People's Organization

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]

Strikes

MUN supported the 2008 Skorpion Zinc Strike, accusing Skorpion Zinc of practising racial discrimination and of negotiating in bad faith.[2]

Notable members

References


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