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WHY JOIN
Each
member will have her/his reasons for joining the union.
(i) unfair treatment at the workplace
(ii) poor health and safety conditions
(iii) discrimination and victimization
Membership in THE UNION is open to all
persons in St. Lucia employed in the Public Service, including daily, weekly,
fortnightly and monthly paid employees in Statutory Boards, Government Agencies,
paid employees of the Union, persons employed in any other sector or field of
employment in St. Lucia, pensioners, and retirees who wish to become members of
the Union, or retain membership notwithstanding a change in their place, or
field of employment.
In recruiting workers, the Union has to be aware of their needs. This knowledge will put the
Union in a better position to show workers how the organization can meet these
needs.
The CSA is a well-knit and vibrant trade
union, which offers security to its members. The union continues to develop its
skills in dealing with issues affecting them.
The CSA is fully recognized by the employer
and has successfully negotiated collective agreements on behalf of its members.
Other benefits to members
include
1 A Medical and Life Insurance scheme
for its members
2. Discount schemes with over a dozen
business houses
3. A Women’s Committee, which advances
the rights of female members
4. A Youth Committee, which looks after
the rights of young members
5. A scholarship programme for the
children of members
6. Keep fit classes
7. Sports and social activities
Your union has representatives
on several government committees. Their role on these committees is to promote
the interests of all workers. These committees include:
- Training Committee
- Staffing and structuring Committee
- Honorarium Committee
- Traveling and subsistence Committee
- Committee on Industrial relations in
the Public Service
The CSA has friendly relations
with a number of local unions. Those Other Unions are:
a) National Workers’ Union
b) St Lucia Teachers’
Union
c) St Lucia Prison Officers’
Association
d) Seamen, Waterfront and General
Workers’ Union
e) St Lucia Nurses’ Association
The CSA also benefits from its
links with regional and international trade union organizations. It is
affiliated to and a member union of:
- The Caribbean Public Services
Association (CPSA)
- Public Services International (PSI)
- Postal, Telephone and Telegraph
International (PTTI)
- The Commonwealth Trade Union
Council Union Activities
Over the years, the CSA has
organized and encouraged various social, cultural and educational activities.
Cultural activities are sometimes included as part of CSA Week. Through its
Sports Committee, the union organizes activities in the following areas:
a) Small goals football
b) Softball cricket
c) Netball
d) Table tennis
e) Dominoes
The CSA and Trade Union
Education
The CSA continues to place emphasis on the
training of Shop Stewards, Executive members, Administrative staff and Rank and
File members. CSA representatives have participated in seminars and workshops
organized by PSI, CPSA, CTUC and Pill.
Recently, the CSA has concentrated on
exposing members to subjects such as Pensions and Gratuities, Structural
Adjustment and Inter-personal relations. In addition to the above, greater
emphasis will be placed on Health, Safety and the Environment.
CSA Week
Annually, the union organizes a week of
activities to celebrate the union’s anniversary. It is also an opportunity for
members to display their skills and talents. The two main aims of the week are
to:
• publicize the work of the union
• further encourage unity among
members
As a union member, you have
access to the building after making a request to he Building Committee. The CSA
Centre was officially opened on January 16, 1983
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