The É«ÀÇÉçÇøwas advised that some members have been informed by their managers that they are not entitled to attend É«ÀÇÉçÇøtraining courses and only delegates can attend. This is not true.
All É«ÀÇÉçÇømembers can attend É«ÀÇÉçÇøtraining courses and all members are entitled to 12 paid union training days every two years as special leave. This award entitlement can be found in the Service NSW (Salaries and Conditions) Employees Award 2021 in clause no 31.4.
31.4 Association (Trade Union) Activities regarded as Special Leave
The granting of special leave with pay will apply to the following activities undertaken by an Association delegate, as specified below:
Training Courses
(h) Employees who are members of the Association will be granted special leave with pay up to twelve (12) working days in any period of two (2) years to attend training courses endorsed by the Association, Unions NSW or the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), subject to:
Information on training, course descriptions and the timetable can be found here or you can send any questions to
If you are denied access to É«ÀÇÉçÇøtraining please contact us at 1800 772 679 or