ZUNO as a Union:
Will operate as a trade union representing its members (nurses) on all social-economic matters, that is; Conditions of Service Salaries.

ZUNO as a trade union has legal powers to engage the employer for negotiation

ZUNO as a Professional Body:
Founded by nurses, who
-are both workers and professionals
-have an obligation to the profession
-are advocates of patients

Nursing is regulated by the Law (The Nurses and Midwives Act No.31 of 1997)

The Structure of ZUNO from the national to branch level has harmonized the Dual roles
At national level; comprises of the National Executive Committee headed by the President and deputized by: the Vice President Labour Affairs; responsible for Industrial and Labour issues (conditions of service and salaries) and; the Vice President Professional Affairs; responsible for professional matters.

BENEFITS OF BEING A UNION

ZUNO has been recognized legally as a trade union representing nurses by government and other nurse employers;
1. Engage Government in negotiations for improved conditions of service and better salaries
ZUNO President and General Secretary at State House last year (2008) on Africa Freedom Day

ZUNO leadership also attended the Budget Analysis Workshop

Invitation by the Republican President to attend Smart Partnership Conference

Invited by Parliament to comment on the Retention Scheme being implemented by Ministry of Health

2. Question Government legally on the international convention they sign on behalf of their countries.
3. Workers education – Nurses will now have privileged information on both professional and labour issues

ZUNO is receiving a lot of respect