Teachers Will Not Be Silent.
ARTUZ is a movement of teachers organising across rural and urban Zimbabwe to defend dignity, fight for fair wages, and protect the future of public education.
Zimbabwe’s Teachers Are Being Pushed to the Edge
This situation is not normal.
And it will not change unless teachers organise.
ARTUZ exists to turn frustration into collective power.
When Teachers Organise, Things Change
Thousands of organised teachers cannot.
Our Core Battles
Living Wages for Teachers
Teachers cannot deliver quality education while trapped in poverty. ARTUZ is fighting for salaries that reflect the dignity and responsibility of the profession.
Defending Labour Rights
Building Teacher Leadership
Education Justice
This Movement Needs You
ARTUZ is growing across Zimbabwe because teachers know silence will not solve this crisis. Whether you teach in a rural school or an urban classroom, your voice matters. Anyone who believes in defending teachers and protecting education can be part of this movement.
Latest Movement Updates
ARTUZ Africa Day Statement 25 May 2025
On this Africa Day, the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) joins the rest of the continent in reflecting on our shared history and reimagining a just and prosperous future. We celebrate the courage of our ancestors, the vibrancy of our cultures, and...
Findings of ARTUZ Schools Second Term Opening Survey: A System in Crisis
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has learnt with profound sadness of the passing of a teacher at Chibaya Primary School in Masvingo, reportedly due to suicide. The Union extends its deepest condolences and reiterates its unwavering commitment...
ARTUZ Announces new board membership and appointment of acting finance secretary
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Board of Advisors, tasked with guiding the Union’s strategic direction and ensuring that our work remains rooted in democratic, rights-based, and progressive...
Teachers Speak
"We cannot teach hungry while our own families are struggling."
"ARTUZ gave us the courage to stand together."
"This union reminds teachers that we have power."
Stand With Zimbabwe’s Teachers
Support can include:
• Partner organisations
• International solidarity
• Donations or campaign support
Ongoing Projects & Initiatives
Safe Schools Campaign
