Craftsman shaping a piece of wood on a lathe as shavings fly Woodworker in safety glasses and a mask at a workbench Smiling young woman sanding a timber plank in a workshop Workshop team measuring a wooden frame between rows of wardrobes Carpenter in an NEC Furniture T-shirt planing timber at an outdoor workbench

National Employment Council · Zimbabwe

Fair labour.
Stronger industry.

Fair Labour Practice Through Social Dialogue. Supporting the people who shape Zimbabwe’s furniture manufacturing industry.

Our ServicesAbout Us
People. Craft. Progress. Building better working relationships.
A shared future for our industry

Supporting employers Empowering employees Strengthening dialogue

How we help

Support at every step.

All services

Collective Bargaining

Facilitating negotiations between employers and trade unions to establish fair minimum terms and conditions of employment.

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Training & Development

Comprehensive training programs for both employers and employees to enhance skills and productivity.

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Compliance & Inspections

Regular monitoring and inspection services to ensure compliance with labour laws and NEC regulations.

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Dispute Resolution

Professional mediation and conflict resolution services to prevent and settle industrial disputes.

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Wooden dining table and upholstered chairs featured by Calundike Exports, ZimbabweFurniture by Calundike Exports ↗

Our purpose

Behind every piece,
there are people.

Furniture begins with skilled hands. A stronger industry begins with fair working relationships.

We promote stable employment relations in Zimbabwe’s furniture manufacturing industry. Through social dialogue, we bring employers and employees together to build a better working environment.

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Our member community

Zimbabwean companies.
Shared ambition.

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A look at furniture and interiors from companies in our member community.

Skills for tomorrow

Good craftsmanship.
Even better futures.

Develop the knowledge and practical skills that move our industry forward. Explore training opportunities for employers and employees.

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Illustrative experienced furniture maker guiding an apprentice as she fits a timber joint in a wooden chair frame

Let’s move forward, together

Your industry.
Your council.

Find the support you need, become a member, or start a conversation with our team.

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Workshop and training imagery is AI-generated. Member furniture images are credited to their respective company websites.