The Zimbabwe Tobacco Industrial Workers’ Union (ZTIWU) was formed in 1984.
It is the primary registered labor organization representing employees in Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector. It is affiliated the country’s most influential federation, the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU).
The Union represents the majority of employees in the Miscellaneous Sector which is the Auctions and Processing.
It also represents employees in the Cigarettes Manufacturing Sector, Leaf Technicians as well as the Grading sector.
Mission
Our mission is to unite and unionise tobacco sector , protecting their rights and advancing their interests through provision of efficient and innovative services.
From legal representation to collective bargaining, from funeral assistance to affordable housing, we provide comprehensive support that empowers workers and transforms lives.
Whether you’re facing a workplace challenge or seeking to strengthen your position in the industry, ZTIWU stands ready to fight by your side.
Sectors Represented
We represent workers in the following three sub-sectors:
- (a) Miscellaneous sector which includes Auctions and processors.
- (b) Cigarettes which is Manufacturing sector
- (c) Grading sector which selects and groups the golden leaf.