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The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) met today and adopted the following critical resolutions:

by Obert Masaraure | July 12, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

1. Defending the Constitution: The Union resolved to join the People’s Coalition to actively push back against the recent Constitutional Amendment Act 3. 2. Solidarity with Cuba: ARTUZ resolved to offer practical solidarity to the people of Cuba, who remain under a...

ARTUZ FILES HUMAN RIGHTS COMPLAINT AGAINST THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OVER SYSTEMIC LABOUR RIGHTS VIOLATIONS

by Obert Masaraure | June 29, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

For Immediate Release: 29 June 2026 Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has today formally lodged a Public Interest Complaint before the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) against the Public Service Commission (PSC) over what we believe to be...

THE AMALGAMATED RURAL TEACHERS UNION OF ZIMBABWE (ARTUZ) OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED THE TEACHERS’ BASKET OF NEEDS SURVEY REPORT

by Obert Masaraure | June 19, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

May 2026 The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) officially launched the Teachers’ Basket of Needs Survey Report on 19 May 2026 in a historic virtual gathering attended by teachers, union representatives, civil society organisations, education...

ARTUZ THIRD TERM 2024 schools opening report.

Sep 17, 2024 | Uncategorized

02 September 2024 The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe, ARTUZ conducted a survey on the state of preparedness for schools opening. The survey focused on the following pillars; Learner preparedness Teacher preparedness School preparednessThe key findings...

Birthday message to President Mnangagwa

Sep 16, 2024 | Uncategorized

Dear President Emmerson Mnangagwa 15 September 2024 We join the nation in wishing you a Happy Birthday. On the 15th of September 1942 you were born to a peasant family of Mafidhi and Mhurai Mnangagwa. We understand that because of your peasant background you really...

ARTUZ Challenges Stereotypes and Poverty to Ensure Girls’ Education Rights

Jul 15, 2024 | Uncategorized

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) is sounding the alarm on a grave injustice taking place in rural communities and beyond. Over the past year, an alarming 11 girls from Angwa Secondary School in Mbire District have been forced to drop out of...

Artuz Launches #MyFairWage Campaign, Demanding USD 1,260 Monthly wage for Educators

May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized

This week marks the beginning of the powerful campaign by the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), where the union will implement persistent actions in its fight for a fair wage. The campaign #MyFairWage seeks to justify the demand for USD 1 260 and...

Disregard for Student Welfare: Mismanagement of Funds Amidst Drought Crisis in Zimbabwe’s Rural Education

May 10, 2024 | Uncategorized

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), strongly condemns the actions of School Heads in Mashonaland West province, who are demanding USD 1 from every learner for some National Association of Schools Inspectors and Directors, NASID conferences,...

ARTUZ STATEMENT ON THE TEACHERS`S STRIKE

May 9, 2024 | Uncategorized

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe salutes its gallant members and other teachers who heeded the call to withdraw labour to force the employer, who is the government, to stop paying starvation salaries and to give its workers a dignified life. We are...