ZATU Constitution
Katiba ya Chama cha Walimu Zanzibar
The official constitution of the Zanzibar Teachers Union (2023 edition), setting out the union’s name, beliefs, objectives, membership rules, members’ rights and duties, and governance structure.
Chama cha Walimu Zanzibar — Unguja & Pemba
The official constitution (Katiba) sets out how the Zanzibar Teachers Union is governed and how it serves its members.
The 2023 edition of the constitution defines the union's purpose, membership, and governance. Use the document alongside the summary below.
The union’s official name, emblem, and registered headquarters in Zanzibar.
The core beliefs of the union and its objectives for teachers and education.
Who qualifies for membership, how to join, fees, and honorary and associate membership.
The rights every member enjoys and the responsibilities they carry.
Procedures for resignation, retirement, and expulsion, including appeals.
The union’s leadership structure from school representatives to national leadership.