Branch OrganisationWithin NIPSA the individual member is organised into a branch representing his or her particular group or location. Each branch negotiates either directly on matters of sole concern to its members or through special committees or panels based on the employing Department, Agency or Authority, or on occupational groups. Each Branch is also represented at the Annual Conferences of its own Group, and of NIPSA. Accordingly each member, through his or her branch, has a direct say in the policy-making processes of NIPSA. NIPSA is organised into two main groups; the Civil Service Group and the Public Officers Group. The Civil Service Group has a membership of over 22,000, which is organised into 153 branches. It caters for civil servants and the staff of public bodies employed on civil service terms and conditions. The Public Officers Group has over 19,000 members organised into 69 branches. It covers employees of Education and Library Boards, Health and Social Services Boards, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, District Councils and a number of other public bodies and voluntary organisations. Main NavigationHome | News | About NIPSA | User Groups | Join NIPSA | Advice/Services | Contact UsSub NavigationEducation & Training | Developing World | Organisation | NIPSA Conference | Equal OpportunitiesRelated SectionsHow does NIPSA Operate | Who's Who | How to Contact | Jobs | Responsibilities | Branch Organisation | Seconded Officials | How to use the Union | Retired MembershipOther NavigationHome Page | Site Map | NICS Developments | NIPSA ConferencesFull Graphics SiteContact DetailsNIPSAHarkin House, 54 Wellington Park, Belfast, BT9 6DP Tel: 028 9066 1831, Fax: 028 9066 5847, Email: info@nipsa.org.uk © NIPSA 2004 Design and Development by Level Seven Text Only Accessibility Appearance |