To organize workers and to improve their economic and social welfare and to fight for economic justice for all Namibian workers.
To group them together according to the nature of work they are engaged in, assist them in forming work committees of their own under the auspices of NAPWU.
To strive for the betterment of economic and social welfare of all Namibia workers, as well as for social and economic justice in general.
To regulate relations and settle disputes between NAPWU members and their employers.
To promote education, health and safety, sport and recreation of NAPWU members.
To co-operate with other trade union to bring about socio-economic change in Namibia.
To provide and promote projects, training courses and seminars for NAPWU members.
To provide advice and legal assistance to NAPWU members.
To encourage and promote a spirit of solidarity and unity among all workers.
To oppose any discrimination in employment and to fight for the right of all workers to work at fair wages
To advance the democratic rights of all workers.
To make representation to government on labour and trade union legislation and other matters affecting workers.
To promote international friendship, co-operation and solidarity with all workers of the world.