It also represents apprentices, pupils, students, temporary and part-time employees, parental leave allowance recipients, and civil and military service providers.
The GPA-DJP organizes approximately 15,000 workers' councils, and with them negotiates on the order of 160 collective agreements per year across diverse economic sectors.
Members of the GPA-DJP benefit from the collective work of the GPA-DJP, are entitled to legal protection in all labor matters, receive financial benefits in emergency situations and advice on many issues relating to employment and labor law.
Base skills and knowledge for newly elected council members are taught in basic and advanced regional courses.
Courses intended to improve social skills, engender personal development, and strengthen negotiation ability are provided by the union's education department.