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Mineworkers Union of Namibia

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Country
  
Namibia

Full name
  
Mineworkers' Union of 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.

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Strikes

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

Notable members

. John M 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

    • References

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