DECENCY AND DIGNITY IN RURAL WORK
Founded in 2007
The NEC for Rural District Councils came into existence upon registration of its Constitution by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare on 2 March 2007. The founding parties were the Association of Rural District Councils of Zimbabwe (ARDCZ) representing the employers; and the Zimbabwe Rural District Councils Workers Union (ZRDCWU) representing the employees.
The parties have remained the same to this day. The NEC has performed relatively well since its formation. This is evidenced by the stability obtaining in the sector. At one time, the NEC was appointed to the committee of NECs which organizes and coordinates symposiums and other meetings of all the NECs in the country,
In December 2015, the parties agreed and signed the principal CBA for the sector, same was gazetted in 2017 as SI 87 of 2017. The CBA took long to be signed by the parties due to changes in board membership as occasioned by changes in councilors because of elections.
The NEC has, however, managed to operate and to service its membership effectively. In 2020 a new branch was opened in Bulawayo to service the Southern Region which consists of Matebeland North and South, Midlands and Masvingo provinces.
Currently the NEC has a total staff complement of 6 which includes two Designated Agents. The basis of itsmembership is the 60 Rural District Councils in the country. Put together, there are plus or minus 4000 employees covered by the NEC for Rural District Councils.
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OUR VISION
A stable, inclusive and efficient Industrial Sector by 2025
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OUR MISSION
To enhance excellency and promote harmonious Industrial Relations in all Rural District Councils.
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Wage Negotiation & Dispute Resolution
We enable rural communities to thrive through constant negotiations to keep up with the ever-increasing cost of living.
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Training on Rural Employment Regulations
We facilitate and provide training for improved industrial relations in the Rural District Councils.
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Informational Resources on Rural Employment
Get access & download the latest Regulatory and Statutory Instruments regarding Rural Employment
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Achievements
Successfully conducts regular negotiations to catch up with the ever-increasing cost of living,
NEGOTIATIONS
Facilitates dispute settlement and trainings for improved industrial relations in the sector.
TRAINING
ensuring employees’ conditions of employment are kept at pace with the ever-shifting economic environment.
IMPROVED CONDITIONS
assisting employers & employees to find common ground on issues affecting them.
HARMONISING RELATIONS
Regular negotiations to catch up with the ever-increasing cost of living,
NEGOTIATIONS
dispute settlement and trainings for improved industrial relations in the sector.
TRAINING
ensuring employees’ conditions of employment are kept at pace with the ever-shifting economic environment.
IMPROVED CONDITIONS
assisting employers & employees to find common ground on issues affecting them.
HARMONISING RELATIONS
Services we Provide