The Public Service Association of NSW (PSA) and the Community and Public Sector Union (SPSF Group) NSW Branch, known as CPSU NSW, together represent tens of thousands of workers across the NSW public sector and related industries.

Since 1899, the PSA has improved the pay, conditions and working lives of public servants across NSW government departments, agencies and schools.

The CPSU NSW represents workers in universities, TAFE, disability and home care services, and state-owned or related organisations. It is the associated federal‑system body of the PSA within the Fair Work system.

All PSA members are also CPSU NSW members, ensuring representation in both the NSW state and national industrial relations systems.

The PSA CPSU NSW is a member‑led, democratic union with elected workplace delegates and governance structures that ensure members shape the union’s direction. It represents more than 42,000 members, providing support, expert advice, and individual and collective representation on issues such as flexible work, bullying and harassment, workers compensation, disciplinary matters, women’s rights, workplace practices, and work health and safety.

Delegates and members are supported by elected and paid officials, training, resources and specialist industrial staff who advocate with employers and represent members in formal processes, including tribunals such as the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW and the Fair Work Commission.