About ARTUZ
Who We Are
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) is a union of teachers who believe that educators deserve dignity, fair wages, and a strong voice in shaping the future of education.
ARTUZ brings together teachers from both rural and urban schools across Zimbabwe who are determined to defend their rights and protect public education. The union was built on the understanding that teachers cannot continue to carry the education system while living in poverty or working under conditions that undermine the profession.
Through organisation, solidarity, and collective action, ARTUZ works to ensure that teachers are respected as professionals and that schools become places where both educators and learners can thrive.
Our Vision
The union believes that a strong education system depends on motivated teachers who are treated with dignity and fairness.
Our Mission
ARTUZ exists to organise teachers to defend their rights, improve their working conditions, and strengthen public education in Zimbabwe.
The union works to ensure that teachers have the power to speak, organise, and influence policies that affect their work and the future of education in the country.
What We Stand For
Dignity for Teachers
Teachers deserve to live and work with dignity. ARTUZ fights for salaries and conditions that reflect the value of the teaching profession.
Strong Labour Rights
Teachers must have the freedom to organise, speak, and negotiate collectively without fear of intimidation or repression.
Quality Public Education
A strong nation requires a strong public education system. ARTUZ advocates for policies that support well-funded schools and motivated educators.
Solidarity and Collective Power
Real change happens when teachers stand together. ARTUZ believes in the power of unity to challenge injustice and create lasting improvements.
Our Work
ARTUZ works across several key areas to strengthen the voice and power of teachers in Zimbabwe.
The union campaigns for fair wages, improved working conditions, and policies that strengthen the education sector. It also builds networks with other unions and organisations to push for broader social and economic justice.
ARTUZ trains teachers to become leaders in their communities, supports members facing workplace challenges, and advocates for the rights of educators at national and international levels.
Join The Movement
Teachers across Zimbabwe are organising because they know that change will not come through silence. ARTUZ invites educators and supporters of public education to become part of a growing movement that is working to defend teachers’ rights and protect the future of education. Together, organised teachers can shape a better future for schools, learners, and the nation.