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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IMF promotes public spending rather than cuts to prevent new global crisis

09 October 2012

The International Monetary Fund urges European and US leaders to promote growth instead of cuts in public spending to avoid dragging down the global economy with another financial crisis.

PSI co-sponsors film tour of inspiring documentary

03 October 2012

PSI, through the Quality Public Services—Action Now! global campaign, is co-sponsoring a Canadian tour of the award-winning documentary We Are Wisconsin.

Reaction to the World Bank’s report on jobs

03 October 2012

"Jobs" is the theme of the World Bank Development Report 2013. But the Bank should draw the appropriate conclusions and modify its policies and practices accordingly, says International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC).

Robin Hood Tax Bill introduced in US Congress

18 September 2012

The U.S. Robin Hood Tax Campaign today applauded the introduction in the US Congress of a bill that would impose a tax on Wall Street speculation. Introduced by Rep. Keith Ellison, HR 6411, the Inclusive Prosperity Act, would raise up to $350 billion in annual revenues that would be used to breathe new life into Main Street communities across America, as well as international health, sustainable prosperity and environmental programs.