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.

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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

March 10, 2022

Civil Service Audit Report

A Slap in the Face of Workers Summary of Findings and Recommendations On Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education Science […]
March 10, 2022

COLAZ 2018 Newsletter

Comrades !!! Welcome to 2018 and hope you had a restful and fun-filled vacation and are ready for the new […]
March 10, 2022

Civil Service Audit Report

A Slap in the Face of Workers Summary of Findings and Recommendations On Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education Science […]
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Frequently asked
questions

1What's your main focus?
The main focus areas of the organization are lobbying for attainment of gender equality, eradication of discrimination, victimization, sexual harassment, and democratization of institutions.