Collective Agreement

The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia and the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union have signed a Collective Agreement on minimum wage and employment conditions. Submitted to the Labour Minister's office on 4 October 2023, the agreement seeks to extend its binding nature to all construction sector employers and employees. A 14-day grace period was provided for any late objections. Here is Bärbel Kirchner, the executive director of the CIF.