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George Ampweya

Also known as: Ampweya · general secretary George Ampweya · Phillipus George Ampweya

Secretary General of the Mineworkers Union of Namibia, commenting on the union's NORED strike settlement agreement.

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Labour Advisory Council investigates fishing industry worker exploitation

The News

A consultative meeting between fishing industry employers and workers in Walvis Bay grew tense when unrecognized unions complained their grievances were not heard. The Labour Advisory Council, tasked by the labour minister to probe alleged exploitation, heard complaints of wage discrepancies, excessive working hours without overtime, unauthorized salary deductions, and unequal pay—though employers disputed several allegations, citing contracts and the seasonal nature of the sector.

26 January 2026 · New Era →

Monday 26 January

  1. Labour Advisory Council investigates fishing industry worker exploitation

    A consultative meeting between fishing industry employers and workers in Walvis Bay grew tense when unrecognized unions complained their grievances were not heard. The Labour Advisory Council, tasked by the labour minister to probe alleged exploitation, heard complaints of wage discrepancies, excessive working hours without overtime, unauthorized salary deductions, and unequal pay—though employers disputed several allegations, citing contracts and the seasonal nature of the sector.

    26 January 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 22 January

  1. Nored workers strike over six-year wage freeze

    Employees of the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor have gone six years without a pay increase despite union negotiations, prompting the Mineworkers Union of Namibia to refer the dispute to the labour commissioner. The union has issued formal strike notice, with protected industrial action scheduled to commence on 23 January 2026.

    22 January 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Nored workers to strike Friday over wage dispute

    Northern Regional Electricity Distributor workers will strike on Friday after a year of failed wage negotiations, with the Mineworkers Union of Namibia seeking pay increases and improved working conditions. The union says workers have not received pay raises in six years and that strike procedures were lawfully initiated, despite management's legal challenges.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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