Mozambique Workers' Organization

The Mozambique Workers' Organization (Organização dos Trabalhadores de Moçambique) (OTM) is a national trade union center in Mozambique.

OTM
Full nameMozanbique Workers' Organization
Native nameOrganização dos Trabalhadores de Moçambique
Founded1983
Members250,000
AffiliationITUC
Key peopleJoaquim Fanheiro, secretary general
Office locationMaputo, Mozambique
CountryMozambique
Websitewww.otm.org.mz

The OTM was formed in 1983 as a directly controlled arm of the Frelimo political party. However, in 1990 the OTM declared its independence from the party, although critics maintain that it is still close.

References

  • ICTUR; et al., eds. (2005). Trade Unions of the World (6th ed.). London, UK: John Harper Publishing. ISBN 0-9543811-5-7.


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