Who We Are
The College Lecturers Association of Zimbabwe (COLAZ) is a union formed in 2006 in terms of the Labour Relations Act section 33 (28:01). COLAZ’s work involves lobbying and advocacy for the labour rights of academics in Polytechnics, Industrial, Teachers, Vocational and Industrial Training Colleges.
The Union concerns itself with the democratization of all tertiary institutions with a view to make more inclusive and undertakes activities that promote gender equality, non-discrimination, inclusion of the disabled and other vulnerable groups, eradication of sexual harassment among other rights issues.
COLAZ is an active member of Education International (EI) and works in solidarity with its Higher and Further Education caucus towards the global pursuit for quality, affordable education for all.
Membership recruitment and Retention Strengthen internal governance mechanisms, infrastructure and resource capacity strengthening.
Strategic Goals
Secure and maintain favorable terms and conditions of service for all lecturers by 2030.
Large Membership Recruitment and Retention by 2030.
Governance: Sustainability, Infrastructure and Resource capacity strengthening by 2030
Gender Mainstreaming, gender budgeting and Inclusivity strengthening by 2030.Latest News
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Solidarity from Zimbabwe: “I'm impressed by the determination of UCU and your mobilisation and flexing of union power. I'm proud to be associated with UCU for taking the fight to power and am confident that something will give.” David Dzatsunga, President of COLAZ #strikeforUSS pic.twitter.com/YUn8aoP0Ak
— UCU (@ucu) March 7, 2018