BENEFITS OF BEING A MEMBER

BENEFITS OF BEING A MEMBER

1. Collective Bargaining: We negotiate with employers on your behalf to secure better
   pay, working conditions, and benefits. By joining a the MUN, members have a stronger
   collective voice and are more likely to have their demands and concerns addressed.
2. Job Security: The Union often assists their members in safeguarding their jobs. They
   can negotiate job protection measures, such as seniority rights, fair disciplinary
   procedures, and access to fair grievance procedures, helping members feel more secure
   in their employment.
3. Better Pay and Benefits: The Union strive to secure better wages, annual salary
   increases, and improved benefits for their members. We negotiate with employers on
   issues like signified wage, overtime pay, paid time off, medical aid benefits, pensions, and
   other forms of compensation.
4. Improved Working Conditions: The Union advocates for safe and healthy working
   conditions by pushing for adequate health and safety standards in the workplace. We
   address concerns such as excessive working hours, inadequate breaks, workplace
   harassment, and unsafe work practices.
5. Legal Support: MUN provides round the clock legal advice and support to our members.
   We can help with employment-related disputes, legal representation in disciplinary
   actions or proceedings, and advice on employment contracts and rights.
6. Each paid up member is covered through the legal wise expense insurance policy for
   any matter arising from a labour dispute at no additional cost to the member.
7. If you are a member, ex-member of the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) or
   dependent of a former member and you are looking for bridging finance (MSME Loan)
   to fund your Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise. You can apply for a Purchase
   Order Finance or Invoice Discounting Facility with the NAMIT SME FUND.
8. The NAMIT Education Fund is an initiative aimed at assisting the dependents of
   MUN members and ex-members pursue higher education courses at universities, vocational
   training colleges or other educational institutions within Namibia with registration fees.
9. MUN funeral Benefit. In that each paid up member of the Union is entitled to a death
   benefit of N$ 10 000.00 payable to deceased member’s beneficiaries within 24hours.
   10.Through NAMITVEST Investment Group (Pty) Ltd , all current and Ex-members
   of MUN now have an exclusive once in a lifetime investment opportunity to own a direct
   stake in the Namibia Mineworkers Holdings Company (NAM-MIC).
10. Solidarity and Support: Being part of the MUN allows members to connect with
    like-minded comrades, fostering a sense of solidarity and support. The Union
    provides opportunities for social interactions and networking.
11. Training and Skill Development: the MUN offers tailor made training programs and
    education opportunities to its members. These programs help our members acquire