Striking Zimbabwe Teachers Union Charges State Intimidation Of Members

by E Wayne Ross on February 11, 2008

Voice of America: Striking Zimbabwe Teachers Union Charges State Intimidation Of Members

The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe said Wednesday that district education officials in company with suspected state security agents have been visiting schools and demanding the names of union members who are on strike.

The union said it has received reports of such intimidation from Mashonaland East, Mashonaland Central, Harare, Gweru, Masvingo and Matabeleland.