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Championing Workers' Rights Since 2016
The Zambia Union of Government and Allied Workers (UG) is a leading trade union dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights, welfare, and interests of government employees and allied workers across Zambia. Founded in 2016, we have been at the forefront of labor advocacy, ensuring fair treatment, decent working conditions, and competitive compensation for our members.
UG IS COMMITTED TO
improving the quality of lives of government workers and their families by upholding dignity of labour, enhance worker's productivity, promote industrial peace and contribute to socio- economic development by mobilizing workers under one voice
To enhance solidarity among all Government workers in ZAMBIA.
To work towards obtaining and safeguarding meaningful salaries and conditions of employment.
To foster good relationship between the employer and employers.
To advocate for workers' rights, provide legal and professional support, and foster solidarity among government employees and allied workers.
Solidarity, Integrity, Transparency, Accountability, Democracy, Commitment, Equality, Integrity and Independence.
Comprehensive Support for Our Members
Expert legal representation for employment disputes, unfair dismissals, and workplace grievances.
Negotiating better wages, benefits, and working conditions for members.
Support for members pursuing higher/tertiary education—education loans, book allowances, and more.
Assistance with workplace grievances faced by members.
Representation for members facing disciplinary charges at work.
Material support to members expecting a newborn baby.
Loans and salary advances for members at low rates; market rates for non-members.
Provision of union-branded regalia to promote identity and unity.
Platforms for members to participate in discussions on workplace issues.
Sensitization programs on issues affecting workers' welfare.