About ZIBAWU – A Union of Excellence Since 1961
Fighting for workers’ rights, dignity, and prosperity in Zimbabwe’s financial sector for over 63 years.
Where We Came From
The Zimbabwe Banks and Allied Workers Union (ZIBAWU) was established in 1961, making it one of the oldest and most respected trade unions in Zimbabwe. For over six decades, we have stood as the voice of non-managerial employees in the financial services sector, representing workers in banks, microfinance institutions, building societies, and related industries.
From our humble beginnings, ZIBAWU has grown into a powerful force for change, with nearly 4,000 members across all 10 provinces of Zimbabwe. We are registered with the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare and proudly affiliated with both the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) and UNI Global Union.
Our Core Functions
ZIBAWU exists to protect and advance the interests of workers in Zimbabwe’s financial sector. Our work includes:
Legal Representation & Dispute Resolution
We represent members in disciplinary hearings, grievance procedures, and labour disputes from the workplace level all the way to the Constitutional Court.
Collective Bargaining
We negotiate with employers on behalf of our members to secure fair wages, improved working conditions, and better benefits.
Member Welfare & Support
Through our funeral assistance program, microfinance partnerships, land trust, and solar energy initiative, we provide tangible support to improve members’ quality of life.
Training & Capacity Building
We offer trade union education, leadership development, and “Know Your Rights” training to empower our members.
Advocacy & Campaigns
We campaign for progressive labour policies, occupational health and safety, gender equity, and the elimination of workplace harassment and discrimination.
Solidarity & Partnerships
We work closely with ZCTU, UNI Global Union, and other labour organizations to strengthen the workers’ movement locally and internationally.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Our Vision
A Union of excellence, sensitive to membership’s aspirations and anchored on unmatched high level of loyalty and activism.
Our Mission
To unite and unionise financial services sector employees, protecting their rights and advancing their interests through provision of efficient and innovative services.
Our Core Values
- Accountability- We take responsibility for our actions, and we stand by our decisions.
- Transparency- We communicate honestly and openly with one another and with members and other stakeholders.
- Innovative- We embrace new ideas and promote original and creative thinking.
- Solidarity- We stand in support of like-minded individuals and organisations with whom we share common interests.
- Integrity- We hold ourselves to the highest standards of conduct and we have strong moral principles.
- Equity- We are fair and impartial in our treatment of others. We acknowledge that we do not all start from the same place, and we take conscious steps to address imbalances.
Our Nationwide Presence
ZIBAWU operates across all 10 provinces of Zimbabwe, with offices in:
Harare Head Office
1 Meredith Drive, Eastlea, Harare
Bulawayo Office
141 Churchill Road, Bellevue, Bulawayo
Through our nationwide network of branch committees, shop stewards, and activists, we maintain a strong presence in every major financial institution across the country.
Our Commitment to Transparency & Good Governance
ZIBAWU is governed by the National Executive Committee (NEC), elected democratically by members at Congress. We conduct regular audits, maintain transparent financial management, and ensure accountability at all levels of the union.
Our leadership is committed to upholding the ZIBAWU Constitution and operating in the best interests of our members at all times.
Ready to Protect Your Rights?
Join thousands of financial sector workers who have chosen ZIBAWU as their voice in the workplace. Enjoy legal representation, better wages through collective bargaining, funeral benefits, access to land and loans, training programs, and the power of solidarity.