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  • Sector committee responsibilities

    Undertake planning specific to their sector and provide oversight of the implementation policy in their sector. All this to be consistent with the overall direction of the union. Provide... Read more

  • Professional Protection

    The PSA does not provide professional indemnity insurance cover but may provide legal and support services for members who are the subject of investigations or prosecution by professional bodies... Read more

  • Election of sector committee representatives

    Sector committee representatives are elected for a two year term. Sector committees are elected within the period 1 April to 30 September in the year following a national delegates’... Read more

  • The PSA is a political organisation

    The PSA is a political organisation. By this we do not mean that we are party political. Rule 7(2) of the PSA rules makes it clear... Read more

  • Sector committee procedures

    Each sector committee has the power to establish its own procedures, subject to the approval of the executive board and the provisions of the PSA Rules[sitetree_link,id=166] and The Regulations... Read more

  • Promoting quality public services

    The PSA provides a voice for members beyond the workplace on issues that impact upon the working lives of our members and the services they provide. The PSA... Read more

  • Support for sector committees

    Sector committees are supported by sector committee organising administrators (see The organising function[sitetree_link,id=134]) who organise travel arrangements and other administrative requirements. Sector committee organisers are organisers assigned to the sector committee... Read more

  • Worker rights and union rights

    The actions of government impact significantly on workers’ rights at work, including union rights. Employment legislation governs such important matters as collective bargaining, the right of union officials to... Read more

  • Te Rūnanga o Ngā Toa Āwhina

    Te Rūnanga o ngā Toa Awhina - He Reo Mō ngā Mema Māori[sitetree_link,id=164]. *Te Rūnanga o Ngā Toa Āwhina* is the national body representing the interests of Māori members. All... Read more

  • PSA activities and campaigns

    The PSA seeks to gain influence beyond the workplace through a range of activities. We lobby politicians and officials, work with the media and organise campaigns. We prepare well-researched... Read more