ZCTU release workers' day programme

The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions will this year be commemorating May Day under the theme 'RESPECT OUR RIGHTS, SAVE OUR ECONOMY, SAVE OUR JOBS.' The main commemorations will be held at Gwanzura stadium on May 1 2011 starting at 9 am.
 
The commemorations also border on issues to do with;
Labour law reform,
Fight for poverty datum line linked minimum wages,
Demand for a stop to victimization of trade union activists, and respect for human and trade union rights,
Reduction of income tax,
Repeal of all repressive laws,
Decent work provision.

As part of this year's celebrations, the ZCTU has organized activities countrywide.

Police have refused permission for peaceful processions/marches in Mutare and Kwekwe in May Day. The ZCTU is challenging these moves through the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights.

Details of sanctioned venues are as follows:

DISTRICT VENUE

Northern Region
Karoi Chikangwe Stadium
Chinhoyi Chinhoyi Stadium
Chegutu Pfupajena Stadium
Kadoma Rimuka Stadium

Southern Region
Kariba Chaminuka Stadium
Banket Kuwadzana Stadium
Masvingo Mucheke Stadium
Beitbridge Dulibadzimu Stadium
Triangle Mufakose
Chiredzi Tshovani stadium
Gutu Madondo Grounds
Mashava Gaths Mine

Western Region
BYO Cement Side Portland Primary Sch grounds
Bulawayo White City Stadium
Gwanda Pelandaba
Hwange No:1 Old Grounds
Victoria Falls Chinotimba Stadium
Plumtree Dingumuzi Stadium
Binga Freedom Square

Central Region
Gweru Mkoba Stadium
Redcliff Torwood Hall
Kwekwe Prince Park
Zvishavane Mandava Stadium
Gokwe Cheziya Hall
Chivhu Chivhu hall
Mvuma Stranger Hall
Lalapanzi Lalapanzi Stadium
Shurugwi Iron side Hall

Eastern Region
Mutare Sakubva Stadium
Rusape Vhengere Grounds
Nyanga Nyanga Club
Chipinge Gaza Grounds
Chimanimani Ngangu Grounds

North Eastern
Harare Gwanzura Stadium
Bindura Chipadze Stadium
Norton Ngoni Grounds
Marondera Rudhaka Stadium
Chitungwiza Chibuku Stadium