National Union of Namibian Workers
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| Full name | National Union of Namibian Workers |
|---|---|
| Founded | April 24, 1971 |
| Members | 60 - 70,000 |
| Affiliation | ITUC, OATUU |
| Key people |
Risto Kapenda, president Evilastus Kaaronda, secretary general |
| Office location | Windhoek, Namibia |
| Country | 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 January 2014, NUNW affirmed its allegiance to SWAPO, citing both a shared experience during colonialism and SWAPO's political positions.[1]
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
- Evilastus Kaaronda
- Hafeni Ludwigh Ndemula
- Pohamba Shifeta
- Ismael Kasuto, Current President since 1 May 2015
Further reading
- ICTUR; et al., eds. (2005). Trade Unions of the World (6th ed.). London, UK: John Harper Publishing. ISBN 0-9543811-5-7.
References
- ↑ "NUNW reaffirms allegiance to Swapo". Namibian Sun. January 21, 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
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