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Human rights

Hope amidst conflict: The workers’ struggle in Arab countries today

05 November 2013
Ghassan Slaiby, PSI sub-regional secretary for Arab countries

Public Services International sub-regional secretary Ghassan Slaiby reported on a meeting held in Jordan to discuss the current challenges facing trade unions in the Arab region. The meeting was attended by diverse global union federations, union representatives, the International Labour Organization’s Workers’ Bureau and members of solidarity funders and civil society groups in the autumn of 2013. The ITUC’s proposal for a new regional structure, and the situation in Egypt were also discussed.

World Day for Decent Work 2013

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7 October, 2013

On 7 October we celebrate the World Day for Decent Work. Public Services International (PSI) joins the international trade union movement in demanding decent work for all and an end to the continuous attacks on trade union rights around the world. We want jobs that provide decent salaries and social security with safe working conditions.

Solidarity with victims and public services workers in Kenya

24 September 2013

Public Services International and its 20 million members worldwide convey heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the attack by the Al-Shabab Militia at the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, and to all PSI affiliates in Kenya.

Syria: International military strikes would jeopardize options for peace

05 September 2013
Demonstration against use of chemical weapons in Syria

On the eve of a vote in the United States that could launch an international military offensive against Syria, Public Services International General Secretary Rosa Pavanelli states, “We condemn any use of chemical weapons, particularly against innocent civilians, as has been reported in Syria. We also denounce any retaliatory military intervention which can only worsen the humanitarian situation.

Presentation by PSI General Secretary to the President of Guatemala

14 Aug 2013

For PSI, defending the rights of our affiliate trade union members in Guatemala is our top priority – and it will remain so until the situation for trade unionists and workers in this country improves.

PSI is outraged by the murder of Mohamed Brahmi and calls on the Tunisian government to protect its citizens

29 July 2013
Mohamed Brahim photo by Amine Ghrabi

Public Services International (PSI) is deeply shocked and outraged by the murder of Mohamed Brahmi, member of the Assembly in charge of drafting the new Constitution and founder of the People's Movement (Echaâb), a secular and nationalist group.

Indian floods: PSI solidarity message

04 July 2013

Following the massive flooding in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, India in June 2013, PSI expresses its solidarity, support and sympathy to the people and to the workers delivering essential public services in the affected areas.

Turkish trade unionists out of prison

18 April 2013
Rally outside Adliye Criminal Court, Ankara 10.04.13

A first hearing results in bail for members of PSI affiliated unions. Twenty-two KESK Turkish trade unionists facing baseless terrorism charges were freed on bail on 10 April 2013 after spending 10 months in prison. Those released included members of Public Services International affiliates representing workers in the public sector as well as members of the teachers’ union Eğitim-Sen.

A delegation of 100 Algerians prevented from attending the World Social Forum !

26 March 2013

PSI was dismayed to learn yesterday, March 25, 2013, that a caravan of SNAPAP trade unionists, human rights activists, members of the national committee for the defense of the rights of the unemployed, and the women's committee was prevented from crossing the border into Tunisia to attend the World Social Forum.

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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Racism