Delegates and Organising
This section of the NTEU website is designed specifically for Delegates and aims to offer practical strategies, tips, ideas and resources relating to organising, recruitment and Delegates training.
One of the key resources is the Delegates Handbook, containing a variety of useful information and references.
What is an NTEU Delegate?
Fundamentally a Delegate is a member who has taken on a more active role within his or her own Branch.
The term “Delegate’ is used to refer to a wide range of NTEU activists who might also be called departmental representatives, campus representatives, union contacts or something similar. They are not formally recognised in the NTEU rules although some Branches have had Delegates recognised in the provisions of their Enterprise Bargaining Agreement for the purposes of ensuring their involvement in EB (eg: QUT).
Regardless of what they are called, Delegates usually operate in their own work area and their work can be loosely categorised under these three headings:
- Communication
- Encouraging active membership
- Recruitment
Further information:
| What is organising? | NTEU is an organising union. What does that mean, how does it influence the way we operate and why is organising so important? |
| What does a Delegate do? | The core tasks that Delegates are well positioned to carry out. |
| Delegates & Contacts Handbook | A very useful generic handbook for delegates which includes information and ideas to make your work as a Delegate easier. |
| A Basic Delegates Toolkit – what does a Delegate need? | The minimum information requirements for all Delegates regardless of the extent of their role |
| Delegates Resources, Tips and Ideas | To assist you in your role as a Delegate and regardless of whether you are undertaking the full range of tasks or are new to the role, we have developed a range of resources for you. |
| Delegates and Industrial Issues – some guidelines | As a Delegate, it is important to know the established protocols for dealing with industrial issues at your Branch. |
| Handling Members' Issues | This page provides a basic checklist to consider when dealing with an issue on behalf of a member. |
| Holding a Small Workplace Meeting | Sometimes your first contact will be with a group of staff rather than on a one-to-one basis. However, many of the skills used in a one-on-one approach are still relevant. |
| First Meeting With a Potential Activist | |
| Assistance to Non Members Policy | NTEU policy on providing industrial assistance to non members. |