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ZATUC – Zanzibar Trade Union Congress
ZATUC is the sole Trade Union National Centre established in 2002 under the Trade Union Act No. 4 of 2001. The organization serves its affiliates by defending and protecting workers’ rights, improving working conditions, and strengthening social dialogue.
The federation works together with its affiliates to organize workers, defend employment rights, and promote fair labour standards across different sectors in Zanzibar.
Our Core Values
- Organize and unite workers to defend and protect their rights.
- Ensure participation of members in workplace decision making.
- Provide trade union education and training.
- Promote dialogue among workers, employers and government.
- Improve socio-economic welfare of workers and society.
- Promote democracy within the federation and affiliates.
- Advocate for international labour conventions.
- Promote policies that protect workers’ rights.
ZATUC Vision
The ZATUC vision envisages a strong and vibrant center working for an environment where social partners collaborate to build decent employment.
- Represent the majority of workers in social dialogue.
- Be a visible advocacy agent for workers.
- Provide better services to affiliates and members.
- Act as an agent of change on cross-cutting workers’ issues.
ZATUC Mission
ZATUC’s mission is to provide quality services that satisfy membership needs.
- Build ZATUC capacity to become a strong congress.
- Assist affiliates to strengthen their unions.
- Collaborate with affiliates on cross-cutting issues.
- Advocate for pro-labour policies and legislation.
- Work with partners to improve working conditions.
Our Affiliates
Today Zanzibar Trade Union Congress (ZATUC) is a federation of eight affiliate unions working together to protect workers’ rights and promote fair labour standards.
Workers Representation
Defending workers rights and ensuring fair labour practices across workplaces.
Training & Education
Providing union education and training for members and affiliates.
Social Dialogue
Promoting cooperation between workers, employers and government institutions.
