The genesis of trade unionism in zambia dates back to the time of the start of mining on the copperbelt after huge deposits of copper were discovered in the region in the 1920s leading to. Zambia union of financial and allied workers 7100 11754 10116 7000 6000 unaffi. Banks, credit unions in zambia list of banks, credit. History of trade unionism in zambia zambia daily mail.
This southern african country of 12 million people has been rocked by strike action throughout the1990s. In some other countries the unions intermittent strike movements and protests were critical in creating, over time, political space. Unions, employers associations, the zambia federation of employers, recognition agreements and collective agreements, settlement of collective. According to former zambia congress of trade unions zctu president leonard hikaumba, labour movements have played a critical role in the development of zambia. Find trade union expertise in zambia there are about 25 unions in zambia and the two main groupings are zambia congress of trade unions zctu and federation of free trade unions in zambia fftuz. Preparation the role of trade unions in launching the policy process. Workers struggles in zimbabwe one such case is that of zimbabwe, which forms the focus of this article. Trade unions, development, and democratization in zambia. A history of the trade union movement in zambia up to 1968. Trade union in zambia role of workers union, labour. Historicaltrajectoryofpublicsectorunionsin zambia sthirdrepublic.
Trade union services and benefits in africa edited by. Introduction trade unions in malawi, just like the world over, provide various services to their membership. Both trade unions expressed interest in the project and their cooperation allowed us to travel to zambia to undertake our research. Frederick chiluba was chairmangeneral of zctu 19741991. Firstly, trade unions usually function as significant collective interest groups whose role is fundamental to the reproduction of the economy.
Discriminate against a worker on the grounds that he is a member of a union. The main aim of the study was to examine the possibilities for trade union intervention in the informal economy. There are about 25 unions in zambia and the two main groupings are zambia congress of trade unions zctu and federation of free trade unions in zambia fftuz. A total of 488 interviews were conducted with operators and workers, as well as trade unionists and informal economy associations in order to ascertain the working conditions and possibilities for trade unions intervention. All photographs were taken by imani countess, solidarity center in 20 unless otherwise noted. The ituc affiliate in zambia is the zambian congress of trade unions ztuc. A national council of unions, which comprises of all union confederations, all.
Trade unions in many african countries played a muscular and seminal role in the late 1980s and early 1990s in mobilizing the mass protests and strikes that led to the overthrow of old authoritarian regimes and ushered in democratic transitions. Airways and allied workers union of zambia 10234 8858 3010 2800 2100 affi. Times of zambia role of trade unions in work places. An act to revise the law relating to trade unions, the zambia congress of trade. As a result, the labour market was characterized by a strong racial division of labour that would persist for decades to come. Both of these trade arrangements have the ultimate objective of free trade among their members. These two federations at times unite to strengthen the workers sociopolitical representation and the labour union movement on the whole. Trade policy is important in making a contribution to. Unions also campaign and lobby to persuade the public or government of their point of view. University and allied workers union of zambia 2748 2794 5075 5000 4000 affi.
Fftuz stands for federation of free trade unions of zambia lusaka, zambia. Political parties, trades unions and pressure groups material, from 1951 onwards, including manifestos, pamphlets, leaflets, constitutions, summaries, registration forms, conference reports, addresses, memoranda, policy papers, resolutions and other miscellaneous election materials issued by the african national congress zambia, the christian council of zambia, the committee on. Mine workers union for zambia commonwealth of nations. Download fulltext pdf freedom of association and the protection of trade union rights in africa nigeria as a case study article pdf available january 2007 with 1,053 reads. Zambia recorded a trade surplus of 422 zmk million in december of 2019. Congress of south african trade unions cosatu, was the single most powerful organised formation in the antiapartheid struggle in south africa3. List of best banks, credit unions in zambia, top banks, credit unions in zambia, banks, credit unions near me, best banks, credit unions. Centra l to the analysis is the role of the state and the international donor community in shaping malawis industrial relations since independence. List of best unions in zambia, top unions in zambia, unions near me, best unions. In accordance with the zambian constitutiondraft bill of rights, workers have the right to form, join or participate in the activities and programmes of a trade union. The federation of free trade unions of zambia fftuz is a trade union centre in zambia.
From the early 1970s to the late 1980s, the african labour movement had evolved as a stronghold for the expression of the aspirations of. Unions mctu engaged employers through tobacco association of malawi tama in the tobacco growing sector and the tea sector through tea association of malawi team. A trade union is a group of working people who have joined together to achieve better pay and working conditions and a safer working environment. Unctad united nations conference on trade and development. The core foundation of collective bargaining legislation in south africa was the industrial. Sestuz secondary school teachers union of zambia snc standing negotiation committee sndp sixth national development plan ssa subsaharan africa.
Refuse to employ a person on the grounds that he is a member of a union. Industrial and labour relations act national assembly of. How is federation of free trade unions of zambia lusaka, zambia abbreviated. Most strikes have demanded higher wages to beat the everrising cost of living, which has definitely escalated in the country. This page provides the latest reported value for zambia balance of trade plus previous releases, historical high and low. The zctu was created by the government to replace the former united trade union congress. Collective bargaining and labour disputes resolution is. Zambia congress of trade unions zctu is the dominant central trade union federation in zambia. University of zambia, institute for african studies, 1977 labor unions 59 pages. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining zambia has ratified both convention no. Zambia is a member of two african regional trade agreements, the common market for eastern and southern africa comesa and the southern african development community sadc.
Zambias trade policy has been set out in several policy papers and in the national trade policy document, with tariff reform being the main instrument. This trade union guide to bilaterals has been produced in an effort to start to fill an information gap, such that trade unions can be provided with the capacities to get more involved in their governments negotiation and implementation of bilateral and regional trade agreements. Fftuz is defined as federation of free trade unions of zambia lusaka, zambia somewhat frequently. The role of trade unions in eliminating child labour in.
Trade union is any group or organisation of employees registered as a trade union under the industrial and labour relation act whose principal objectives are the representation and promotion of interests of the employees and regulation of relations between employees and employers. Analysis strikes in zambia have become a growing disease. Todays unions in zambia are all compromisedwhy should they even feel the need to respond. Fftuz federation of free trade unions of zambia lusaka. A union confederation or a coalition of union federations or union alliance, refers to a professional organization of workers that is established jointly and voluntarily by union federations. The most important year in the history of tanzanian trade union movement is 1920, when the all tanzanian trade union congress was formed, consequent upon the necessity of electing delegates for the international labor organization ilo. Manoj p k abstract a strong and stable union in each industrial enterprise is essential for good industrial relations. Pdf freedom of association and the protection of trade. Zambia congress of trade unions, trade unions, zambia. At least two unions have never been affiliated to the zctu although there are strong indications that they will apply for affiliation before the end of the year. Home africa zambia trade unions mine workers union for zambia back to trade unions.
Bank plc v zambia union of financial institutions and allied workers judgment no 12 of 2007 held that s26b of the employment act does not apply to written contracts on the basis that in enacting this provision parliament intended to safeguard the interests of employees who are employed. In zambia, it appears a law that allows a trade or a sector to have more than one union has contributed to divide and rule approach in trade unionism. Industrial relation isn malawi lewis dzimbiri introduction this chapter examines industrial relatio n in malawi over a period of more than four decades. Trade unions and democracy in zambia democracy in africa. The organizations public campaign for the democratization of zambian politics, initiated in december 1989, culminated in the electoral defeat of the united national independence party unip at the. Put a condition in a contract of employment preventing an employee joining a trade union. I national employment policies a guide for workers organisations ix contents the role of trade unions in the policy cycle quick overview v an overview of the role of trade unions in the policy cycle, stagebystage vi 3. The reason why the trade unions were chosen as a focus of the research are numerous. Trywell kalusopa kwabena nyarko otoo hilma shindondolamote. Sata hinted that the specter of this hereto latent industrial action was largely the work of members of the zambia congress of trade unions zctu aligned with the movement for multiparty democracy mmd, and was politically motivated in light of the patriotic fronts pf recent presidential and legislative victories. Zambian trade unions, nuciw and nupaaw as potential organisations to study. It was argued that having more than one trade union in a sector facilitates effective understanding of issues affecting specific workers in that sector. A person must not be compelled to join a union and the parliament must provide the legislation for the registration of associations.
Of these five had disaffiliated from the zctu in 1994 and one has rejoined. Firestone agricultural workers union of liberia fawul members, liberia. When did you see mmembe and upnd in the same bed, its. Where the public service is concerned for most of the countries, the legislation has many grey areas that raise questions as to the governments commitment and sincerity in extending. The employers can easily ignore a weak union as it hardly represents the workers. Federation of free trade unions of zambia wikipedia.
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