The struggle over the past in zimbabwe, journal of southern african studies, vol. Zimbabwe national farmers union phone and map of address. It is not possible to list all of them here, but we do certainly make mention of some of them. In 2009 militia and war veterans trained by zanupf continued to harass and intimidate members of the opposition, trade unions, and others. For the most part, crossborder cooperation between trade unions has proved to be difficult and usually fragile. As a result, for the most part, they have lost organic contact with union rankand file members. The consolidation of union structures and deepening of rankandfile capacity had therefore acted concurrently to expand zctus struggle across.
Workers struggles in zimbabwe one such case is that of zimbabwe, which forms the focus of this article. This work covers the history of zimbabwe from the advent of british settlers in 1890 to 2000. In 1980, there were as many as 6 national trade union centres, with most of them associated with some political party. Cotu central organization of trade unions dda doha development agenda dfi development finance institutions eac east african community epas economic partnership agreements epc export promotion council epz export processing zone epza export processing zones authority ers economic recovery strategy for wealth and employment. Problems faced by trade unions in zimbabwe essay 2580 words 11 pages. Sbu in zimbabwe there are two large organizations that claim to represent trade unions, the zimbabwe congress of trade unions zctu and the zimbabwe. The decline in trade union density in the 21stcentury in. Trade unions zctu and the zimbabwe federation of trade. Since the 1990s ngos and other funders have plied funds into trade unions. The economic decline of zimbabwe abstract for the past decade, zimbabwe has been experiencing an economic decline that has resulted in an inflation rate of 231 million percent and an unemployment rate of over 90 percent. Zctu stands for zimbabwe confederation of trade unions labor union.
Collective bargaining in a challenging economy the herald. The zimbabwe congress of trade unions zctu has bemoaned the heavy job losses recorded last year, saying this had negatively affected its subscription coffers. National executive member, zimbabwe congress of trade unions, harare. Zimbabwe congress of trade unions phone and map of address. On march 2017 tirivanhu marimo, national organiser of the zimbabwe banks and allied workers union zibawu and chairperson of the zimbabwe congress of trade unions zctu young workers committee, and paul matsatsa, assistant organiser for the same union, were arrested by the police at the instigation of stanbic bank zimbabwe pvt ltd. This research was largely conducted in the course of my doctoral thesis, defended at the london school of economics in 2002. Zimbabwe congress of trade unions, trade unions, zimbabwe. The birth of the nca dovetailed with the growing radicalization of the zimbabwe confederation of trade unions zctu and its transformation from a collective bargaining agent for organized urban industrial labor into a broadbased political opposition movement representing a wide spectrum of civil society, the movement for democratic change mdc. Harare a new trade union has been registered in zimbabwe as workers representative bodies in the country continue to splitover policy differences and alleged failure to represent interests of their constituencies due to involvement in national politics. Moreover, these levels are not necessarily mutually exclusive. For almost all history on record, poverty has been a severe thorn in the side of. This historical background is relevant because the zimbabwean government goz, beginning harare 00000275 002 of 007 in the mid1990s, adopted similar tactics for dealing with labor unions.
Friedrichebertstiftung international trade union cooperation brie. African trade union congress atuc, the national african trade union congress natuc, the trade union congress of zimbabwe tucz, the united trade unions of zimbabwe utuz, the zimbabwe federation of labour zfl and the zimbabwe trade union congress ztuc. Trade unions are not recognised, but staff associations. This southern african country of 12 million people has been rocked by strike action throughout the1990s. Trade unions in zimbabwe 87 known examples, but important developments have taken place in a number of other settings.
History zimbabwe problem, issues, area, farming, policy. Firstly, the trade union movement in zimbabwe is paralysed. I hope it will make a significant contribution to the history of zimbabwe. Trade union services and benefits in africa edited by. That is why zimbabwes history of industrial relations is a history of illegal strikes. Trade unions in zimbabwe and their types there are a number of trade unions that operate in zimbabwe. It combines in one volume the period from 1890 to 2000 including womens rights and human rights. Certainly, since colonization in 1890 and the inauguration of the capitalist enterprise, the country has never really enjoyed a free and sound or democratic industrial relations system.
I am especially glad that the policy was developed in consultation with the county. Industrial relations trade or labour unions can by described as organized groupings of wage and salary earners with the purpose of bringing to bear the economic, social and political interests of their members in labour relations and the political system. Sections 25 and 74 of the zimbabwean labour act, chapter 28. Pages in category trade unions in zimbabwe the following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
The zimbabwe congress of trade unions zctu is disturbed by reports in the media attributed to the minister of public service labour and social welfare professor paul mavima that government will not force private sector employers to pay their workers salaries during the covid19 national lockdown. Pdf on apr 5, 20, paris yeros and others published the rise and fall of. Firstly, trade unions usually function as significant collective interest groups whose role is fundamental to the reproduction of the economy. Keywords trade unionism, workers, pam, industrial relations. Development assistance oda to zimbabwe had dropped from 12% in 1990 to just 4% in 2006. Sustainable development goals and trade unions in zimbabwe.
The ruling party, zanu pf did not have strong trade union connections, and hence the tendency by government to be suspicious of trade unions and to be paternalistic in its. The six union federations were soon merged into the zimbabwe congress of trade unions zctu in 1981. Members of the zimbabwe congress of trade unions zctu still face harassment at the hands of the police, zanu. The zimbabwe congress of trade unions zctu emerged from under the wing of the ruling party in the second half of the 1980s to become the epicentre of organised opposi tional politics in zimbabwe.
Swaziland, zimbabwe and zambia, for example, are now characterised by serious conflicts between government and labour. Trade unions fall under the ambit of the ministry of public service, labour and social services. A fuller realisation of the potential of the union movement requires a concerted effort by the rankandfile membership to democratise the unions, and the. Click here to market zimbabwe federation of trade union zftu in our smartpages business classifieds. Female participation in politics is low but growing. Trade unions and transnational industrial relations robert taylor introduction the history of international labour has so far proved to be more a triumph of rhetoric over substance. Becoming zimbabwe is the first comprehensive history of zimbabwe, spanning the years from 850 to 2008. African trade unions are often the most organised section of civil society and the most outspoken critics of failed government policies. Zimbabwe congress of trade unions labour organization. Zimbabwe workers rights irish congress of trade unions.
The lack of effective participation of critical national stakeholders in policy development processes is in clear contradiction of the 2030 agendas aim to leave no one behind. Although instrumental in the formation in 1999 of the oppositional movement for democratic change mdc, the zimbabwean congress of trade unions zctu is not part of it. Zimbabwe congress of trade unions newsday zimbabwe. Zimbabwe zimbabwe is a country where serious trade union rights violations persist, despite the new government of national unity. A case of tanzania teachers union by mohamed mussa a dissertation submitted to mzumbe university dar es salaam campus college in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of master of science in accounting and finance m sc. Members of the zimbabwe congress of trade unions zctu still face harassment at the hands of the police, zanupf youths and the central intelligence organisation. Sbu in zimbabwe there are two large organizations that. Our aim is to improve product quality and customer service. Trade unions freedom to join and form a union the constitution of zimbabwe allows freedom of association to all, provided that no person may compel any other person to join an association or to attend a meeting or gathering. Pdf the rise and fall of trade unionism in zimbabwe, part i. Trade unions and transnational dp991999 industrial relations.
An overview of womens work and employment in zimbabwe. Leaders of the zimbabwe congress of trade unions zctu. The zimbabwe congress of trade unions is the primary trade union federation in zimbabwe. The zimbabwe congress of trade unions zctu emerged from under the wing of the ruling party in the second half of the 1980s to become the epicentre of organised opposi. Zctu zimbabwe confederation of trade unions labor union. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page information wikidata item. Zimbabwe congress of trade unions zctu secretary general japhet moyo and president peter mutasa were taken into custody respectively on 21 and 25 january 2019, following the recent nationwide peaceful protest that was brutally repressed by police forces and the army. Other articles where zimbabwe congress of trade unions is discussed. Trade policy is the fruit of long and careful research, consultation, and deliberation. An analysis of trade unions in zimbabwe by the united states. An economic and social history of zimbabwe 18901948. The employer can deduct union dues from the workers wages and transfer it to the trade union.
Zimbabwe zimbabwe congress of trade unions, zctu dans les anne. The study will trace the history of trade unions in zimbabwe from their formative age to the end of the 20th century, looking at the factors that contributed towards the thriving of trade unions before the decline in trade union density in the 21st century in zimbabwe. Apr 05, 2017 new trade union registered april 5, 2017 business harare a new trade union has been registered in zimbabwe as workers representative bodies in the country continue to splitover policy differences and alleged failure to represent interests of their constituencies due to involvement in national politics. The zimbabwe congress of trade unions zctu is disturbed by reports in the media attributed to the minister of public service labour and social welfare professor paul mavima that government will not force private sector employers to pay their workers salaries. The zctu was formed on february 28, 1981 through the merger. I wish to thank sam moyo and brian raftopoulos for their advice, as well as staff at the institute of development studies university of zimbabwe and at the zimbabwe congress of trade unions for their assistance. The african ejournals project has digitized full text of. Zctus relationship with the regime was paternalistic in nature, with zanu claiming to protect workers and their rights, instituting a minimum wage and employment protections alexander 2001. The zimbabwe congress of trade unions zctu has consistently informed the government that the major reason why its policies fail is due to such exclusion. The former general secretary was morgan tsvangirai. Zimbabwe congress of trade union zctu qinisani bhebe1 and mildred mahapa2 abstract the study sought to investigate the reasons why the popularity of the zimbabwe congress of trade unions amongst workers in zimbabwe has taken a plunge. Pdf the rise and fall of trade unionism in zimbabwe. Below is a list of some of them and their categories.
A history of zimbabwe, 18902000 and postscript, zimbabwe. The zctu was formed on february 28, 1981 through the merger of six trade union centres. The general secretary of zctu is wellington chibebe and the president is lovemore matombo. In 1997, the then secretary general of the zimbabwe congress of trade unions, morgan. Trade unions in zimbabwe and their types free zimsec. Theories relating to introduction of trade unions, history of trade unions in. As clearly demonstrated a trade union can belong to more than one category.
The life of rural women is dominated by traditional practices, which grant very few rights to women. Zimbabwe congress of trade unions zctu 8th ordinary conference 29 september 1 october 2016, pandhari hotel, harare resolutions we, the delegates attending the zimbabwe congress of trade unions 8th ordinary conference held at pandhari hotel in harare from 29 september 2016 1 october 2016. The economic decline of zimbabwe gettysburg college. I believe it meets the pressing needs i have mentioned. Zimbabwe federation of trade unions archives zimbabwe. Torture, illtreatment, freedom of expression on september in harare, lovemore matombo, president of the zimbabwe congress of trade unions zctu, wellington chibebe zctu secretary general, lucia matibenga first vicepresident of the zctu. The study will trace the history of trade unions in zimbabwe from their formative age to. A history of the labour movement in zimbabwe, 19001997. In 199798 tsvangirai successfully led a series of strikes against president mugabes taxation policy.
The rise and fall of trade unionism in zimbabwe, part i. Trade union struggles for autonomy and democracy in zimbabwe. Associations duty is to recommend and consult there are no provisions for collective bargaining decisions about the conditions of work is the sole responsibility of employer as provided for in the constitution and public services act. The zimbabwe sanctions program implemented by the office of foreign assets control ofac on march began 7, 2003, when the edpresident issu executive order e. The labour market and economic development 19802000.
The reason why the trade unions were chosen as a focus of the research are numerous. Trade unions in zimbabwe role, functions of workers union. Nssa looting riles labour, employers newsday zimbabwe april 18, 2018 zimbabwe congress of trade unions has said the national social sec. Southern africas trade unions often have to articulate the. The registrar publishes a notice in the gazette and within 30 days of publication, the union gets registered. List zimbabwe federation of trade union zftu in zimbabwe. Moyo was arrested 21 january 2019, and mutasa presented himself for arrest. Ranger, historiography, patriotic history and the history of the nation. In 1997, the then secretary general of the zimbabwe congress of. There are a number of trade unions that operate in zimbabwe. This definition appears somewhat frequently and is found in the following acronym finder categories.
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