Full Name: Zimbabwe Tobacco Industrial Workers’ Union (ZTIWU)
Affiliation: Affiliated with the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU)
Headquarters: No. 13a Simon Mazorodze Road, Malvern Shopping Centre, Waterfalls, Harare
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2757
Role and Functions
ZTIWU serves as the primary representative body for workers in the Zimbabwe tobacco industry.
Its key responsibilities include engaging in collective bargaining on behalf of its members, particularly within the framework of the National Employment Council for the Tobacco Industry (NEC Tobacco).
The Union negotiates critical issues such as minimum wages, working conditions, and employee benefits to ensure fair treatment and improved livelihoods for tobacco industry workers.
Historical Background and Leadership
Founded in 1984, ZTIWU has a longstanding history of advocating for workers’ rights in the tobacco sector.
Mr. Mariro has served as the General Secretary since 2019. Leadership elections are conducted every five years through a democratic Congress process.
The current leadership was elected in October 2024, reflecting the Union’s ongoing commitment to representative and transparent governance.