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PSI at the United Nations High Level Dialogue on Migration and Development (HLD)

The United Nations General Assembly will hold a High Level Dialogue on Migration and Development (UN HLD) on 3-4 October 2013 at the UN Headquarters in New York. The objective of this UN HLD is to “identify concrete measures to strengthen coherence and cooperation at all levels, with a view to enhancing the benefits of international migration for migrants and countries alike and its important links to development, while reducing its negative implications” (UN General Assembly Resolution A/C.2/67/L.15/Rev.1, 12 December 2012).

PGA 2013 kicks off in New York

01 October 2013
2013 People’s Global Action on Migration, Development & Human Rights

Hundreds of migrants rights advocates, trade unionists and activists gathered on 30 September for the opening program of the 2013 People’s Global Action on Migration, Development & Human Rights (PGA) at the Church Center of the United Nations (UN), 777 UN Plaza (E. 44th St. and 1st Avenue), New York City.

Quality Public Services for Decent Work can make migration an option, not the only choice

27 September 2013
PSI logo and banner for the HLD

Public Services International (PSI), the global trade union federation representing 20 million working women and men who deliver vital public services in 150 countries, reiterates the call of the global trade union movement that the UN High Level Dialogue on Migration and Development must deliver on the rights-based approach to migration and development. This statement aligns with the Global Unions statement submitted to the UN High Level Dialogue.

PSI at the UN High Level Dialogue on Migration and Development and the Peoples Global Action on Migration, Development and Human Rights

26 September 2013
Quality Public Services for Decent work... can make migration an option, not the only choice

In the height of the global economic crisis, austerity and soaring levels of unemployment, access to essential public services and social protection is critical, yet they are drastically reduced. Migrant workers, particularly women and young workers, are disproportionately affected.

Migrant rights advocates converge in New York to urge UN to support human rights for migrants, end global criminalization programs

25 September 2013

Hundreds of global activists will meet, march during UN High Level Dialogue on International Migration and Development

Migration and Development: A Decent Work Issue

24 September 2013

This panel event parallel to the UN High Level Dialogue on Migration and Development will take place on 2 October 2013 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm in Conference Room 6, North Lawn Building, UNHQ, New York

Access and Portability of Social Protection for Migrant Workers

23 September 2013

The PSI workshop on Access and Portability of Social Protection for Migrant Workers is taking place on Thursday 3rd October from 1.30pm – 3.00pm

Power, people, communities: Building bridges for migrant, labour, & human rights

23 September 2013
rally

Flyer on the rally and march taking place on Wednesday 2 October 2013 across the Brooklyn bridge.

International Youth Day 2013

12 August 2013

Public Services International (PSI) joins in celebrating the International Youth Day 2013, "Youth Migration: Moving Development Forward".

PSI members speak out at the UN Hearings on Migration and Development

19 July 2013

Public Services International joined the delegation of the Global Unions in the UN Civil Society Hearings on Migration and Development held 15 July 2013 at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The hearings were part of the lead-up process to the UN General Assembly High Level Dialogue on Migration and Development that will take place 3-4 October 2013 in New York.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

21 March 2013

Quality public services key to promoting equality in our workplaces and societies

On the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, 21 March 2013, Rosa Pavanelli, leader of the global union federation Public Services International affirms that PSI and its members “renew our commitment to end discrimination and defend equality in our workplaces and our communities.”

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PSI Congress Resolutions

12 March 2013

Resolutions adopted at the 29th World Congress of Public Services International, held in Durban, South Africa, 27-30 November 2012. The resolutions are available in English, French, Spanish, German, Swedish, Japanese and Russian.

Join Online Consultations for the UN World Youth Report 2013 !

21 February 2013

The United Nations is in the process of preparing its 2013 World Youth Report (WYR) on Youth Migration and Development. The Report will offer a multidimensional account and/or perspective of the life experiences of young migrants and young people affected by migration.

Vote for the changes that would make the most difference to your world

04 February 2013

The United Nations and partners want to hear from you! My World is a global survey asking you to choose your priorities for a better world. Results will be shared with world leaders in setting the next global development agenda.

Contributing to the common good

17 December 2012

Statement from PSI Caribbean affiliates on International Migrants’ Day. Caribbean affiliates salute UNISON on its work with migrants. Many public service sector workers in the UK are Caribbean nationals or descendents of Caribbean nationals.The public sector trade union movement in the Caribbean owes much to the trade union movement in the UK.

18 December International Migrants Day - “Workers’ solidarity is needed in times of crisis”

13 December 2012
Young woman migrant worker

On 18 December 2012 – United Nations International Migrants Day - “Workers’ solidarity is needed in times of crisis,” says Rosa Pavanelli, General Secretary, Public Services International.