Service & Food Workers Union

The aim of this workshop is to introduce members and delegates to the role of the union in their workplace and in society. By increasing their skills and knowledge the programme will enable participants to be involved and take leadership roles in resolving workplace issues.

The aims of this one day course are:

To extend participants knowledge on the legislation that covers them as vulnerable workers so they can better advocate for their rights in transfer of undertakings situations

The aims of this half day course are:

To extend participants knowledge on the legislation that covers them as vulnerable workers so they can better advocate for them

This seminar is for union members elected to play a leadership role in the workplace as a union delegate. It is intended to encourage their participation in the union and in employment relations in the workplace, and secure their commitment to problem solving as part of their role as union delegate.

This workshop targets SFWU delegates.

The aims of this workshop are:

• To more informed about key issues facing the SFWU at the industry and workplace level.
• To better understand the SFWU’s strategic approach to dealing with these issues.
• To give delegates the opportunity to have input into the direction being taken by their union in dealing with key issues through participation in the SFWU’s democratic structures.

This one day seminar is primarily targeted to union organisers and experienced workplace delegates in various industry sectors around New Zealand.
The course will provide opportunities for participants to:

• Recognise the main economic drivers and issues of their particular industry or sector.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of the role that various government bodies, both national and local, have in supporting economic development.
• Discuss with other members an understanding of the main economic drivers and issues of their particular industry or sector.
• Describe the relationship between positive employment relations and a joint union-employer strategy for industry development.
• Apply the analysis of an industry strategy to their own industry or sector which will involve sharing goals between both unions and employers.
• Formulate an action plan or scenario around the industry strategy for their workplace.
• Discuss communication within the union and between unions on such a strategy.

This two day programme aims to further develop the skills and knowledge of union members in their industry, to improve communication amongst workers in the industry, and develop the participants’ understanding of industry issues that affect their workplace or enterprises.

The aim of this workshop is to introduce members and delegates to the role of the union in their workplace and in society. By increasing their skills and knowledge the programme will enable participants to be involved and take leadership roles in resolving workplace issues.

A one-day course designed for experienced union delegates from specific industries within the Service and Food Workers Union coverage. The seminar aims to enhance skills and knowledge of the participants regarding their industry and union; encourages participation within their union; build communication skills; develop behaviours and attitudes that enhance the employment relationship, and explore the concept of "good faith." The course is to be run throughout New Zealand by SFWU staff with training for trainers qualifications.

A one day course for Service and Food Workers activists and Delegates with some union experience. This is another generic course which starts the process of familiarising the union delegate with their role in the workplace. Topics covered include: rights and obligations under the ERA; communication in the workplace; union organisation on the job; skills to assist in representing members on the job; building good faith relationships. This course is to be run throughout New Zealand by SFWU staff with the relevant training qualifications.

A two day course for women union members and delegates to enable participants to improve their confidence and self esteem and develop skills in representing and organising women workers. Topics covered include: communication skills; union organisation and participation; the Tiriti o Waitangi; affirmative action; the principles of "Good Faith" and the ERA in general. This course will be run in three different regions throughout New Zealand by suitably trained and qualified women staff of the Service and Food Workers Union.

The aim of this course is to provide Maori union members with culturally appropriate organising skills and knowledge relevant to enhancing their concepts of union and employee participation in the work place and participation and influence in the Service and Food Workers Union

The aim of this two day course is to enable union members to be better informed on structural issues that affect their enterprise/sector. Economic development issues relevant to their workplace will be examined.

The aim of the course is to provide union members with skills and knowledge relevant to enhancing their understanding of the history of, and past and present relevance of, the Tititi O Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) to employment relations. It is also intended to show union members the relevance of Te Tiriti of Waitangi in methods of union organising giving maximum opportunities for participation and influence to employees.

This course is aimed at SFWU active members who require further skills for their own personal and professional development and who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the Unions goals and objectives.

Originally created by the NZ Nurses Organistion the purpose of this course is to enable SFWU delegates in the aged care sector to work with members to improve standards in the sector.