Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) is the dominant central trade union federation in Zambia. ZCTU was founded in 1964. The ZCTU was created by the government to replace the former United Trade Union Congress. It has 33 affiliated unions.
Frederick Chiluba was Chairman-General of ZCTU 1974-1991. Today the president is Leonard Choongo Hikaumba and the Secretary General is Roy Mwaba.
The ZCTU is affiliated to the International Trade Union Confederation.
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