There are lots of ways to get active in your union. One of those is to come along to PSA/CPSU NSW training.

Union training is a valuable tool to empower members and delegates to build power in their workplaces and achieve good and effective resolutions to workplace issues. The PSA/CPSUNSW September to November course timetable is now online.

The courses on offer are Role of the Delegate and Assisting with Member Issues.

Role of the Delegate

This one-day course is designed to give workplace delegates the skills and knowledge they need to build power in their workplaces.

You will explore the importance of unions, history and the values that underpin them. You will develop your skills utilising tools such as mapping, recruitment conversations and problem-solving frameworks to build power.

You will leave with:

A clear sense of what your role is and how you contribute to the overall goals of the union in growing big and building power.

The ability and confidence to sign-up new members and handle objections about joining the union.

Ability to empower and build confidence in other members about the PSA.

Knowledge to build capacity in the workplace through mapping.

Knowledge of union structures and history.

Ability to assist with setting up union structures.

Assisting with Workplace Issues

This course equips new delegates with skills and knowledge to assist members facing disciplinary action or experiencing workplace bullying. You will learn to apply the problem-solving framework when resolving members’ issues. You will be able to share and apply knowledge of rights and entitlements. You will develop plans when helping members with workplace disciplinary actions or bullying.

Most Union members are entitled to Special leave to attend union training. Up to 12 days paid leave in a 2-year period. Please check your Award or Enterprise Agreement for details.

If you would like to attend please fill out the application form, as well as thoroughly reading the procedures for applying, being accepted to training and released from work for PSA CPSUNSW courses.