Local Chapters

Local ControlPSE is controlled democratically through classified employees in more than 220 local chapters. Chapter members elect their own officers, bargain collectively and implement programs locally, like scholarships, awards, and sunshine funds. Chapters send delegates to the annual PSE convention where resolutions and policies are discussed and the future direction for PSE is democratically decided.

Field RepresentativePSE provides each of its chapters with professional staff experts who specialize in bargaining strategies, wage and benefit standards, and the legal framework for contract language. Each chapter is assigned a Field Representative to assist in managing all local negotiations and programs. We provide the expertise and you make all the decisions. If you need to talk to your field rep, call the PSE regional office nearest you.

Leadership ProgramsHere at PSE, there are a variety of resources to assist local chapters and elected leaders. In June, we host Leadership Academy that is organized into Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels. In addition, to help develop newly-elected officers and future leaders, we hold regional chapter leader training.

PSE leadership publicationsThere are many reference materials available to elected PSE chapter officers to help you understand and perform your union duties:

• Basic Collective Bargaining -- A labor relations training course for union negotiators
• Union Leader Survival School Handbook
• Chapter Leadership Handbook
• Communications Chapter Resource Manual
• Simplified Parliamentary Procedures
• PSE State Bylaws

Contact any regional office to request copies of any of these materials today.