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PSI is represented in Europe by the European Federation of Public Service Unions, based in Brussels. For more on our activities in this region, please see the EPSU website

You can also view a list of European affiliates or contact European regional offices

Right to Health - Issue 02 (May/June 2017)

23 June 2017
Get the latest global news on health and social care services. People over Profit! #PublicHealth4All. Right to Health newsletter Issue 02/2017.

Towards a global campaign on PPPs

21 June 2017

On Tuesday 20 June, Public Services International (PSI) and EURODAD organized a joint workshop entitled “NGO's and trade unions workshop on public-private partnerships (PPPs): towards a global campaign on PPPs”, where PSI presented its PEOPLE OVER PROFIT platform, which will be launched in the coming months. The meeting was an excellent opportunity to explore ideas on more in-depth cooperation and how to support the development of the platform with both on-and off-line actions.

20 June – World Refugee Day

19 June 2017

In commemoration of World Refugee Day, Public Services International (PSI) calls for solidarity with the millions of refugees worldwide, underscoring that quality public services are vital in promoting their human rights, inclusion and integration in societies.

On the last day of the ILC, UN staff based in Geneva embarked on a work stoppage against 7,5% pay cut

16 June 2017

PSI affiliate United Nations Geneva Staff Coordinating Council called people to wear a red armband to show solidarity to all UN staff who engaged in a work stoppage on the last day of the ILC

Speech by Juneia Batista on behalf of PSI at the ILC 2017

15 June 2017
Junéia Batista, PSI WOC Chair

On 14 June, Junéia Batista, PSI WOC Chair, addressed the plenary of the 106th International Labour Conference in Geneva.

Ride Ride Ride for Social Justice - Route of Shame 2017

13 June 2017
On 9th June 2017, Public Services International organized the Route of Shame for the fourth time, inviting global trade union leaders, local unions, international organisations, NGOs and the people of Geneva to participate in a ride for social justice, trade union rights and the right to strike for all workers.

World Day against Child Labour 2017: "In conflicts and disasters, protect children from child labour"

12 June 2017
Photo: A. Gonzalez Farran/UNAMID

“Children in areas affected by conflict and disasters are among the most vulnerable. No child must be left behind.”, says ILO Director-General Guy Ryder in his statement for World Day Against Child Labour.