Public Funding/Tax Justice

Workers mark 700 days on picket-line against tax-dodging Exxon Mobil & UGL/CIMIC

PSI launches first major union perspective on UBI: no silver bullet

UN report says global tax system needs urgent reform

The gap between the rich and the rest of us is growing rapidly. In many countries, the richest 1% pay less tax than everyone else. Profitable multinational corporations use loopholes and tax havens to avoid paying their share. Around the world, inequality is growing. A taxation system based on fairness and ability to pay is the first step in reversing this attack on the middle class.

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#TaxJustice for #PublicServices Global Week of Action wrap

27 June 2017

#TaxJustice for #PublicServices Global Week of Action (19-23 June 2017) events have taken place in some 24 countries including Argentina, Brazil, Guatemala, Peru, Botswana, Burundi, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tunisia, Philippines, Vietnam, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Australia and Canada

PSI celebrates World Whistleblowers Day

23 June 2017

Friday 23 June 2017 is World Whistleblowers’ Day. This day draws the world’s attention to the tremendous and fearless work of those who decide to denounce dishonest corporations and public officials, and who get fired, threatened, jailed or even killed in return. It also reminds us of the work ahead to ensure their protection.

LAUNCHED! #TaxJustice for #Public Services Global Week of Action

19 June 2017

From 19-23 June 2017, #TaxJustice for #Public Services Global Week of Action events are rolling out around the world, from South Africa to Tunisia, Brazil to Perú, Vietnam to Bangladesh, and Spain to the Netherlands.

Quebec unions campaign against tax havens

15 June 2017

The issue of tax havens has been on the public stage for several years now. The phenomenon has become more widespread over the last twenty years. Following the recent financial crisis, western countries have made a commitment to tackle tax havens, but as could be expected, little concrete action has been taken.

PSI at the Women's Rights and Tax Justice Convening in Bogota

14 June 2017

The Women's Rights and Tax Justice Convening kicks off on 13 June in Bogotá, Colombia with a conversation between Rosa Pavanelli, PSI General Secretary, Jose Antonio Ocampo, member of ICRICT and Chairman of the Board of Banco del República (Central Bank of Colombia) and Maria Nieves Rico, Director of Gender Affairs from the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL).

Rosa Pavanelli's speech at the Women's Rights and Tax Justice Convening in Bogotá

13 June 2017

On 13 June, Rosa Pavanelli speaks at the Women's Rights and Tax Justice Convening in Bogota, Colombia during the dialogue session between PSI's General Secretary, Jose Antonio Ocampo, member of ICRICT and Chairman of the Board of Banco del República (Central Bank of Colombia) and Maria Nieves Rico, Director of Gender Affairs from the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL). See the full speech here.

Funds flowing illicitly out of South Africa must end now!

18 May 2017

Trade Unions and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in South Africa met in Johannesburg on the 09th – 10th May 2017, under the theme “Curbing illicit financial flows for public sector development and public service delivery: The role of trade unions and civil society”.

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Effects of austerity on Greece

31 October 2013

A briefing paper in three parts prepared by PSI's research unit (PSIRU) on the effects of austerity on Greece. These background papers were commissioned by PSI for the PSI/EPSU CAN held in Greece, 4-8 November 2013.

Presentation: International Solidarity Levy

17 October 2013

This presentation was made by Katsuhiko Sato, Asia Pacific Coordinator for an International Solidarity Levy, during the PSI Asia Pacific Quality Public Services Forum in Bangkok, Thailand - October 2013

Presentation: PSI tax justice campaign

17 October 2013

This presentation by Teresa Marshall, PSI communications coordinator, was made at the PSI Asia Pacific Quality Public Services Forum and illustrates Public Services International's global tax justice campaign

Presentation: Tax Justice and Quality Public Services

17 October 2013

Presentation by Lidy Nacpil of Jubliee South - Asia Pacific Movement on Debt and Development, at an interactive workshop on tax justice, during the PSI Asia Pacific Quality Public Services Forum in Bangkok on 16 October 2013.

Unmasking Austerity: Lessons for Australia

23 September 2013

This report by Dexter Whitfield was prepared for the Don Dunstan Foundation and Public Service Association of South Australia and published by the Australian Workplace Innovation and Social Research Centre, University of Adelaide.

It documents why austerity failed and its disastrous economic and social effects in Europe and North America and highlights why Australia should not adopt these policies.