Mineworkers Union of Zambia
Mr. Chewe Joseph, First Deputy President of ZCTU and President of MUZ, addressed workers during the 2026 Labour Day celebrations attended by Vice President Mutale Nalumango, calling for urgent action on job security, pension reforms, and labour law enforcement.
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MUZ successfully participated in a landmark regional workshop in Lusaka (22β24 April 2026), launching the Critical Minerals Pilot Programme under the Competence Centre for Human Rights Due Diligence, with sister unions from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya.
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The African Federation of Miners and Mineral Wealth (AFMMW) is set to launch the African Strategic Minerals & Derivatives Company (ASMDC) in Cairo, Egypt β a pan-African, worker-anchored minerals company wholly owned by the Federation and its affiliated unions.
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Following intensive negotiations, MUZ successfully secured an 18% wage increase effective January 2025, with enhanced safety allowances and improved medical benefits.
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MUZ General Secretary George Mumba has urged mine investors to revive the ZCCM model β investing in housing, hospitals, infrastructure and community empowerment β as Zambia targets 3 million tonnes of copper production by 2030.
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MUZ Safety Committee finalizes enhanced protocols covering ventilation, PPE, and emergency response procedures across all member mines.
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Applications are now open for the annual training programme equipping shop stewards with labour law knowledge and dispute resolution skills.
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Court ruled in favour of 34 dismissed workers at Sentinel Mine, ordering reinstatement and full back-pay. A major victory for workers' rights.
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Secretary General leads delegation presenting Zambia's mining safety challenges to global union leaders at the ICEM International Conference.
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A successful registration drive at Lumwana and Sentinel Mines adds over 2,400 new members, expanding our national footprint significantly.
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The dedicated staff who drive the day-to-day operations of the Mineworkers Union of Zambia.
All branch delegates must register by 31 May 2025. Accommodation and transport assistance available for rural branches.
Members can now submit funeral benefit claims online with 48-hour processing. Log in to your member portal to access.
MUZ warns of individuals posing as union representatives. All official dues are via payroll deduction only. Report suspicious activity.
Eligible workers at Lumwana and Sentinel Mines are encouraged to register during the ongoing membership drive.
Every worker has the right to a safe and fair workplace. Submit your complaint and our dedicated team will guide you to resolution.
The Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ) is the oldest and largest trade union in Zambia, founded in 1949 to represent the interests of workers in the mining industry. From the copper mines of the Copperbelt to the emerald mines of Ndola, MUZ stands as a pillar of workers' rights.
We negotiate collective bargaining agreements, provide legal aid, ensure safe working conditions, and advocate for legislation that protects Zambian mineworkers through our affiliations with IndustriALL Global Union, AFMMW, ZCTU, and FES.
MUZ works in solidarity with leading national and international labour organisations to advance the rights, safety, and welfare of Zambian mineworkers.
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