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
Union of Mauritanian Workers
Union des Travailleurs de Mauritanie
Founded1961
HeadquartersNouakchott, Mauritania
Location
Key people
Mohamed Ely Oulf Brahim, secretary general
AffiliationsITUC

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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