All PSA delegates are strongly encouraged to attend the PSA’s development programme. It has been designed to give you the basic skills and information you need to be an effective delegate.
The programme includes a two-day introductory workshop, three one-day workshops, and three half-day workshops. Paid leave to attend is available through EREL
2010 Workshop Timetable
Click here to download the PSA delegates workshop timetable for 2010 (workshops commence in February).
For venue and other details about each workshop, please click on the registration link beneath each workshop description for the detailed timetable.
Please note that the timetable is subject to change and changes will be updated here.
If you have any questions about the workshops, please contact the workshop coordinator (if known) or freephone the Delegate Development Team on 0508 367 772.
Workshop 1: Building Your Union
2-day workshop
This is the introductory workshop to give delegates confidence, knowledge and skills around union organisation and engagement:
- collectivity, democracy, decision-making and unions
- PSA partnership strategy
- roles and relationships in the union and the workplace.
Click here to register for this workshop
Workshop 2: Problem Solving
Half-day workshop
Gain a practical skill to assist in solving the problems you encounter as a delegate:
- problem-solving approaches and processes.
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Workshop 3: Employment Legislation
Half-day workshop
Explore employment-related legislation and the impact on unions and workers’ rights:
- employment law
- employment agreements
- good faith in employment relations.
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Workshop 4: Disciplinary Issues
1-day workshop
This course offers processes and techniques for supporting members who are facing disciplinary meetings at work.
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Workshop 5: What Did You Say?
1-day workshop
This course provides delegates with skills related to:
- facilitation of meetings
- communication skills
- dealing with disagreements
- working with conflict
- recording and reporting
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Workshop 6: Bicultural Unionism
1-day workshop
Develops an understanding of organising in a bicultural context:
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Workshop 7: Creating a Positive Workplace: dealing with bullying
Half-day workshop
This course provides delegates with an opportunity to:
- identify what a safe and healthy workplace would look like
- identify key elements of bullying and harassment
- learn how to deal with bullying and harassment issues and practice doing so
- know what legislation applies and when and where a policy applies
- identify appropriate communication choices and practice making those choices
- identify workers' and managers' rights and responsibilities in relation to creating a healthy and positive workplace.
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