THE Namibia Public Workers’ Union (Napwu) and the Namibian National Teachers’ Union (Nantu) yesterday opened branches at the Polytechnic of Namibia.
Around 160 staff members attended the first union meeting on the campus, where Napwu branch organiser William Immanuel and Nantu branch organiser Gerson Bendos //Garoëb explained the benefits of union membership to them. Interim shop stewards for both unions were elected yesterday.Nantu will represent Polytechnic lecturers, while Napwu will represent non-teaching staff.Foreign lecturers could also join the unions, Immanuel said.Interim shop stewards for both unions were elected yesterday.Nantu will represent Polytechnic lecturers, while Napwu will represent non-teaching staff.Foreign lecturers could also join the unions, Immanuel said.
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