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The rise and fall of trade unionism in Zimbabwe, Part I: 1990--1995

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This article is the first of a two-part study on the evolution of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) in the 1990s. This first part covers the period 1990--1995, when the labour centre was in its most radical mode. This is demonstrated by tracing its interventions in the public debate, its mobilisation and democratisation campaign, and its escalating strike action. It is argued, however, that the weaknesses of the ZCTU, especially its lack of organic roots outside the formal sector and its dependence on foreign donors, set the stage for a significant change in its ideology and strategy. [La montée et la chute du syndicalisme au Zimbabwe, Part I: 1990--1995.] Cet article est le premier d'une étude en deux parties sur l'évolution du Congrès des syndicats du Zimbabwe ( Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions , ZCTU) dans les années 90. La première partie couvre la période 1990--1995, époque à laquelle le mouvement des travailleurs était le plus radical. Les interventions de la ZCTU dans le débat public, ses campagnes de mobilisation et de démocratisation ainsi que ses actions de grève qui dégénéraient, nous montrent cette radicalité. Cependant, les faiblesses du ZCTU, en particulier son manque de liens en dehors du secteur formel et sa dépendance envers les bailleurs de fonds étrangers, ont été déterminant dans le changement significatif opéré par après dans son idéologie et sa stratégie. Mots-clés : Afrique; Zimbabwe; relations de travail; syndicalisme; démocratisation; développement

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  • Paris Yeros, 2013. "The rise and fall of trade unionism in Zimbabwe, Part I: 1990--1995," Review of African Political Economy, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 40(136), pages 219-232, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:revape:v:40:y:2013:i:136:p:219-232
    DOI: 10.1080/03056244.2013.795143
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    1. Walter Chambati & Freedom Mazwi, 2022. "“The Land Belongs to Us†: Ethnic Claims Over Land During Zimbabwe’s Land Reforms," Agrarian South: Journal of Political Economy, Centre for Agrarian Research and Education for South, vol. 11(1), pages 85-111, April.

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