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. Many of these are incorporated into the Delegates Handbook but there are also some stand alone resources you can download.
We have indicated which resources are more appropriately produced at Branch and/or Division level but we have also included a direct link from the list below to the resources available through the National Office.
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Delegates tasks |
Resources available |
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Act as first point of contact for members including being clearly identifiable to members (door signs, e.mail to co-workers) |
Door signs |
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Distribute union materials |
Leaflets, posters, membership application forms |
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Ensure there is a union noticeboard in the designated work area and union notices are kept up to date |
Leaflets, posters, Meeting notices, EB updates, local newsletters (Branch) |
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Identify new staff in the work area for follow up by a more experienced Delegate or a Branch Organiser. |
CONFIDENTIAL staff/membership list for work area (Branch)
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Recruit new staff to the union
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CONFIDENTIAL staff/membership list (Branch) |
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Advise members of their rights and entitlements |
Copy of the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement |
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Handle individual issues on behalf of members |
Delegates and Industrial Issues tip sheet Handling Member’s Issues tip sheet |
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Brief members on industrial issues and/or enterprise bargaining progress |
Branch progress reports/fact sheets and briefings from Committee or negotiators (Branch and Division) |
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Directly participate in local industrial/recruitment campaigns including organising members in the work area |
All of the above |
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Hold small work area meetings to get and give feedback on specific issues of interest to the union. |
All of the above |
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Monitor implementation of EB provisions and University policies |
Copy of the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement and copy of or access to University policies |