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M.U.N.
Mineworkers' Union of Namibia
AffiliationsSouth 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

. John M Shaetonhodi, National Chairman from 1986 - 1987; President from 1991 - 1995

References

  1. ^ A people united shall never be defeated & The Mineworkers Union of Namibia Sister Namibia, 1 October 2002
  2. ^ Strike ends at Namibia's Skorpion Zinc mine in Reuters, 30 May, 2008
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