Namibia Public
Workers Union
Empowering the heartbeat of Namibia through effective communication, superior service delivery, and unwavering solidarity across the public sector.
Become a Member"Unity is Strength"
NAPWU's motto symbolizing shared solidarity among its members. Our light blue represents trust and stability in every action we take.
Core Focus
- • Financial Stability
- • Member Satisfaction
- • Operational Efficiency
- • Union Capacity
- • Excellence in Teamwork
Organizing and Uniting Workers for Socio-Economic Justice.
The Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) is a membership-based trade union formed voluntarily by workers in 1987 as an independent legal person. Our membership is open to all workers in Government Ministries, Municipalities, Regional Councils, Parastatals, Semi-stated Institutions, and more.
Key Aims
To organize and unite workers according to their workplace and nature of work, assisting in establishing Workplace Committees to strive for welfare and justice.
Key Objectives
Ensuring union financial sustainability, promotion of unity, and delivering quality member services aimed at growth, development, and operational effectiveness.
The Vision
To be a global leading and reputable public sector union.
Delivering quality service to its members, aiming for excellence and recognition on an international scale through discipline and strategic foresight.
The Mission
Empower members through effective communication.
Training and superior service delivery aimed to provide members with the tools and support needed to thrive in the world of work.
Core Values
Our adopted core values are principles and priorities that guide the union's behavior and decision-making, ensuring we remain immersed in our mission.
Members Centricity
NAPWU places its members at the center of its decisions and actions, aimed to create satisfaction, loyalty, and advocacy among its members.
Discipline
NAPWU's staff and leaders adhere to high standards of work ethic and conduct to achieve their goals effectively.
Respect
NAPWU's staff and leaders respect the rights and wishes of its members and stakeholders, ensuring them that their expectations are met.
Honesty
NAPWU is committed to transparency and authenticity in all its dealings, remaining true to its word and actions.
Responsibility
NAPWU and its members take responsibility for their actions, accepting feedback and striving for improvement.
Teamwork
NAPWU promotes collaboration and effective communication among its staff, members, and leaders, fostering confidence and unity.
Unity
NAPWU emphasizes the strength of togetherness, standing united in all situations to achieve common goals.
Integrity
NAPWU conducts itself with integrity, doing what is right in a trustworthy and hardworking manner.
Accountability
NAPWU holds itself accountable for its actions and performance, accepting responsibility for its outcomes.
Innovation
NAPWU commits to continuous improvement and to the introduction of new ideas and methods to enhance its service delivery.
Professionalism
NAPWU staff members are committed to providing quality, effective, and efficient service, demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of their work.
Our Strategic
Perspectives.
NAPWU focuses on financial stability, member satisfaction, operational effectiveness, efficiency, union capacity, and teamwork. These perspectives guide the union in achieving its goals and serving its members effectively.
