Teachers Deserve a Living Wage!

Zimbabwean Teachers are earning poverty wages. ARTUZ is demanding a fair salary of US1,260 to restore dignity and motivation in the classroom.

Defending Teachers.

Defending Education

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) was founded in order to defend the dignity of teachers and fight for equal access to education for every child. Born out of a collective resolve to challenge unfair policies that sidelined rural teachers, ARTUZ has grown into a strong voice for labor justice, free and compulsory education, and fair treatment of all teachers across Zimbabwe.

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Why Teachers Choose ARTUZ?

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Fight for a Living Wage

We demand a fair salary of USD $1,260 so that teachers can live with dignity, focus on their work, and give learners the best education possible.

Legal & Union Protection

From classrooms to courtrooms, ARTUZ stands by its members – defending teachers who face persecution, arbitrary dismissal, or victimization.

Defending Education

We campaign for free, compulsory, quality education and push for policies like the Education Equalisation Fund to close the rural-urban education gap.

Teacher Solidarity

ARTUZ is a union built by teachers, for teachers. We believe in collective strength and stand together in the fight for labour justice and equal access to education.

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Ongoing Projects & Initiatives

Safe Schools Campaign

Learn Abut This Initiative

Civic Education to Members

Learn Abut This Technology

“We are confident that the new board members will bring valuable insight, credibility, and dedication to our ongoing fight for labour justice, equitable access to education, and the dignity of teachers across Zimbabwe.”

– Dave Matindindi, Founding Member

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ZIMSEC Amendment Bill – Missed Opportunities in Safeguarding Education

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Public Service Amendment Bill – A Threat to Teachers’ Rights

The Public Service Amendment Bill, currently before Parliament, is being presented as a step toward modernising Zimbabwe’s public service. In reality, it entrenches government’s unilateral control over teachers and strips away fundamental labour rights guaranteed by...

Public Service Act – Why It Must Change

Zimbabwe’s Public Service Act, in its current form, has long been a weapon of control rather than a framework for fair governance of public service workers. For teachers, the Act has institutionalised poverty wages, stripped away the right to meaningful collective...

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33 Harare Drive Hatfield, Harare

Phone

+263777 473 135 | +26377 612 9336 | +263 77 564 3192

Email

ruraltrsunion@gmail.com

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