About Us
The voice of the banking and financial institutions workforce
Who We are
The Bank Workers Union of Namibia (BAWON) is a registered trade union which represents workforces in Banking and Financial Institutions. Our purpose as a union is on: promoting, improving and maintaining conditions of employment, sound labour relations, and that member’s personal financial well-being are secure.
BAWON organises workers throughout the sector – full-time, part-time and temporary staff – in a wide range of financial institutions – including banks, life assurance companies, finance and leasing organisations, technology companies providing specialist support to the finance sector and call centres.
What we do
BAWON represents and acts for members working in a range of banking and non-banking financial institutions, whether they’re employed by private companies, public authorities or in the community and voluntary sector. We represent, negotiate and bargain on their behalf, campaign for better working conditions and the financial well-being of our members.
Objectives
Recruiting, organizing, representing and retaining members.
- Negotiating and bargaining on behalf of members and promoting equality.
- Campaigning, advocating and promoting BAWON on behalf of members.
- Developing an efficient and effective labour movement.
Our purpose
Our purpose is to ensure that proper conditions of employment are upheld, and that members’ personal and financial well-being are secure.
our vision
Our Vision is to ensure the continuous growth and economic development of the Banking and Financial Institutions’ workforce in Namibia, SADC and beyond.
our mission
Our mission is to protect and defend the rights and interests of the labor force in banking and financial Institutions, to promote unification, to strive for service excellence, professionalism and integrity, and to enhance our members’ prosperity.
our Team
We are thought leaders with purpose in the broader
field of Labour and Industrial Relations. We develop
strategies that go beyond traditional day to day
Labour Relations and collective bargaining planning.
Ownership & Management
The National Executive Committee (NEC) consists of 14 members, which represent the 14 regions in Namibia. NEC objectives are to advise the Secretary General and to help formulate policies and strategies that guide the Union towards attaining its Vision, Mission and objectives.
