The PSA CPSU NSW training calendar for 2025 will have an increased focus on healthier, safer workplaces for members.

“As a union, we are committed to workplace health and safety,” said Senior Organiser with the union, Glenn Duncan. “We will also be doing more training for Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs).”

HSRs are elected to represent workers on health and safety issues in the workplace. They investigate to health and safety complaints, monitor the measures taken to comply with relevant work health and safety laws and have the power to cease work if they believe employees are at risk.

The PSA is a registered training organisation for HSRs.

Mr Duncan said the union’s training unit is keen to roll out more Lunch n Learns, which are shorter courses workers can attend in their lunch break, either online or onsite.
“We have Lunch-n-Learns designed for any issue in the workplace,” said Mr Duncan. “For example, we will be putting together some to cover bullying and on the role of a support person in the workplace.

“In addition, we will maintain popular courses, such as the Role of the Delegate.”

Courses are run at PSA House in Sydney and in regional areas.

“Check your entitlements,” said Mr Duncan. “Some members have access to union training leave in Awards and Enterprise Agreements.”

Members with enquiries and suggestions about courses run by the union can email [email protected]