Union of Mauritanian Workers

The Union of Mauritanian Workers (UTM) is a national trade union center in Mauritania. It was formed in 1961, and was the sole trade union center until the 1990s when political reforms led to the creation of two other centers, the CLTM and the CGTM.

UTM
Full nameUnion of Mauritanian Workers
Native nameUnion des Travailleurs de Mauritanie
Founded1961
AffiliationITUC
Key peopleMohamed Ely Oulf Brahim, secretary general
Office locationNouakchott, Mauritania
CountryMauritania

The UTM is traditionally seen as closely linked to the ruling Democratic and Social Republican Party (PRDS). It is affiliated with the International Trade Union Confederation

References

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


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