Mozambique Workers' Organization


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

OTM
Mozanbique Workers' Organization
Organização dos Trabalhadores de Moçambique
Founded1983
HeadquartersMaputo, Mozambique
Location
Members
250,000
Key people
Alexandre Munguambe, secretary general
AffiliationsITUC
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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