Services

UPAWUZ is not just a union. We are a movement for change, a support system, and a results-driven negotiator. Here’s what we offer our members

What We Do For Our Members

Representation & Advocacy

  • Collective bargaining for better salaries, benefits, and working conditions

  • Legal support in employment disputes

  • Regular meetings with employers to protect your interests

Welfare & Assistance

  • Financial help during unpaid sick leave

  • Support when members lose their jobs unfairly or unexpectedly

  • Training and workshops for personal and professional development

  • HIV/AIDS, cancer, and wellness awareness programs

Economic Empowerment

  • Member savings through our Cooperative: Save 0.5% of your union dues and qualify for soft loans (3x your savings)

  • Access to cooperative-owned investments and services

Inclusion & Empowerment

  • Gender equality advocacy and programs

  • Youth leadership development

  • Equal representation and participation in decision-making processes

Solidarity & Growth

  • Partnerships with local and international trade unions

  • Organizing and recruitment drives to build worker power across Zambia