Many overseas unions place delegate development at the centre of their activities. Delegates play a crucial role in dispute resolution and as negotiators, recruiters, and union activists. Delegates, not full-time officials, are mainly responsible for collective workplace bargaining. The democratic involvement of delegates forms the foundation of unionism and ensures that workplaces are effective union sites. Education is the source of union strength and activism.
Delegates have a high status and handle workplace negotiations and recruitment.
Leading unions also develop union activists to play a role in organising campaigns at non-union sites. Strengthen collective structures in the workplace.