TEAM SENTINEL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION
(Extract from Team Sentinels 2017 2021 Statement of Strategic Intent)

Our strategic direction maps our objectives and is intended to guide the membership in
understanding our many approaches to the task that lies ahead.

FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES
The undermentioned are as follows but not limited to;

1. Increase revenue through an increased new membership base of twenty thousand

(20,000) over the next four (4) years and maintaining a minimum membership of forty
thousand (40,000).
2. To decrease overall recurrent expenditure by 60 % over the next four (4) years.
3. The settlement of all outstanding financial grievances with the PSAs representing staff
union.
4. Investments in Initial Public Offering (IPOs) of shares in private and public sector
enterprises.
5. The introduction of the PSAs Industrial Relations Advisory Services.
6. The payment of monthly stipends to members of the General Council and Chairpersons
of Sections and Staff Sides.
7. Accessing of international grants for Non Profit Organizations which includes but not
limited to;
Organizational restructuring,
Implementation of Information Communication Technology,
Development of Energy Efficient Membership Housing and Land Developments
throughout Trinidad and Tobago,
The PSA Training and Educational Institute for our representatives.

21 POINT STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

1. The commencement of all outstanding wage negotiations in our bargaining units
including the Public Service.
2. Submit proposals for an improved Public Service Group Health Plan.
3. Set a schedule with the CPO for the commencement of the Civil Service Job Evaluation
Exercise as was agreed to in 2012 between the Chief Personnel Officer and the PSA.
4. Engage the Chief Personnel Officer on reforming of the Performance Management and
Appraisal System in the Public Service.
5. Engage the Public Service Commission on critical grievances of appointments, acting and
promotion. In addition to filling of vacancies.
6. Serve onto the government the Associations written comprehensive position and
recommendations on the establishment of Trinidad and Tobago Revenue Authority and
by extension Public Sector Reform.
7. Immediately seek the intervention of the Special Tribunal of the Industrial Court against
the CPO in the outstanding decision on the Reclassification of the Agricultural and
Forestry Officers of the Ministry of Agriculture.
8. Recommence negotiations with the CPO for the granting of approval for Technical and
other categories of Travelling Officers to purchase diesel vehicles over 2000 cc.
9. Within the first six (6) months implement membership elections at WASA which has
been outstanding for eight (8) years.
10. Within two (2) years improve organizational structure of the Association.
11. Within the first twelve (12) months to implement the Membership Smartcard which
can be used at specified merchants and institutions worldwide.
 12. Within the first twelve (12) months improve internal processes and enhance efficiency
through the implementation of Information Technology Systems.
13. Within fourteen (14) months establish a Grievance and Case Management System, for
the effective management of the membership grievances and performance monitoring
of Executive Officers and Staff Representatives.
14. Within the first twelve to twenty four (12 - 24) months as an Executive establish new
strategic alliances with Local, Regional and International business sector and negotiate
for the provision of goods and services to our members at preferential rates.
15. Publication of the completed, History of the PSA 1938 2008.
16. Within the first twenty four (24) months establish strategic partnerships with
international Trade Unions and Associations by twinning our Association with other
international Unions and Associations. This strategy will have far reaching benefit like
never before.
17. Reclassification of the PSAs staff job descriptions and comprehensive training and
development programs for all staff. This measure will meet the growing demands of the
business of representation and provide the best all-round service to our members.
18. Urgent development of a Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedure that includes but not
limited to the Associations full investigation and if necessary assistance in the
prosecution of all allegations of sexual harassment made against any employee or
officer of the Association.
19. Within thirty-six (36) months begin the development of the PSAs Environmentally
Friendly and Energy Efficient Membership Housing Communities throughout Trinidad
and Tobago.
20. Within the first thirty-six 36) months in office;
Commence the rebuilding of new energy efficient PSA offices in San Fernando and
Piggot Street Tobago.
Renovation of the Abercromby Street Head Office to energy efficient standards.
Beginning 2021 the membership will see the construction of new East and Central PSA
offices.
21. To strengthen the Associations relationship with our local and international Trade
Union fraternity.
22. To strengthen the Associations relationship with our local and international Trade
Union fraternity.

Team Sentinels overarching aim is to be highly regarded by the membership of the PSA
because of our level of representation; the leadership skills, integrity, loyalty and commitment
of the team.

TEAM SENTINEL
A Force For Change Representation Beyond Horizons