NUPE - Integrity at Work

Democratic Union

NUPE is a democratic union and is responsive to the needs of its members. This means that major decisions affecting members are made only with their consent.

NUPE encourages active involvement by its members in workplace issues and in building the union. You can be active as a member or a delegate. Members elect their own leaders and delegates and vote on their own agreements.

Social Justice

NUPE is committed to social justice and a belief in the principles of collectivism to ensure the fair and reasonable treatment of our members in their employment. NUPE believes that only by standing together will workers be able to protect and improve their rights and conditions.

Integrity at Work

HOW? NUPE organizers work hard at resolving workplace issues and concerns for members at the lowest level available and in a timely way.

WHY? This is the best approach for the membership and their ongoing employment relationships because:

• The most options are available to find a resolution (i.e. as an issue escalates to an adjudicated outcome both sides lose control over the outcome)
• You are more likely to reach resolutions that everyone can live with, not WIN:WIN but rather the best available outcome at the time.
• A greater level of trust in the employment relationship can be established which allows for a greater sharing of information; more effort to maintain harmonious relationships and workplace environments; greater understanding of issues and options for resolution; adequate time for issues to be resolved and less likelihood of unintended consequences which can negatively impact on membership and employment relationships.
• Time, resources and energy are directed to where they are most needed to get the job done, resolve issues, and meet the needs of all.
• The Union, the members and employers develop a way of working which promotes; the interests of everyone and allows union members greater influence of outcomes in their interest; resolution of issues and greater workplace harmony and balance.

Utilising Your Website

NUPE is committed to providing a website that is helpful and useful to our members. Currently we are redeveloping the website and would welcome any feedback regarding things that you would like to see available on here. Soon we will have regularly updated news for you, but we definitely want your input. Please contact us with your suggestions.