Solidarity

Global trends and forces are affecting public service unions everywhere. There is a community of interest between all unions, whether they are affected by the policies of the International Financial Institutions or are experiencing privatisation, outsourcing or other ‘reform’ measures that place pressure on public services.

Trade union rights

Nov04

All work has dignity, and all workers deserve to be treated with respect by their employers. Trade unions play a decisive role in improving working conditions, safety and wages – yet some governments and employers systematically abuse the right of workers to join existing unions or form new ones. PSI works actively to support the right of workers to free collective bargaining, and to help stop abuses when they occur.

Trade union development

Nov04

Free and democratic trade unions are built on solidarity – people working together for improvements in the workplace and the community. Through PSI, unions around the world work together to support each other. Established unions share their knowledge and experience with unions that have fewer resources. This assistance ranges from help with developing tools to serve members, to resource and education materials, to international support in upholding members’ rights.

Urgent Actions

Nov04

Trade union rights are human rights. Some governments and employers systematically reject or abuse these rights. PSI supports affiliates when they face violations. We organise international support, help with developing the tools to defend members, represent affiliates before the International Labour Organisation, and provide resource and education material.

PSI deeply concerned about Russia's situation in the World Trade Organisation

Kreml

After 18 years of negotiations behind closed doors, Russia is expected to ratify and sign the WTO accession in July. PSI expresses deep concern about Russia's situation. In many countries the experience of members joining the WTO is narrowed access to public services, including through privatization, job losses, and deterioration of infrastructure and skills.

PSI expresses solidarity with workers and communities affected by recent earthquakes in Italy

May31

The global union federation Public Services International extends our solidarity and condolences to PSI union members, their families and communities who’ve experienced trauma or losses caused by the serious earthquakes in northern Italy this spring.

PSI expressing Solidarity with Quebec Students

Students protesting in Montreal

The executive board of PSI has expressed support for students in Quebec.

PSI sends protest letter to the Turkish Prime Minister

Jun22
Turkish flag

15 trade unionists in Turkey were arrested in February. Nine of them are still in prison. Now PSI sends protest letter to the Turkish Prime Minister.

Solidarity appeals

Whether it’s earthquakes, tsunamis, epidemics, fire or acts of terror, public employees are on the front-line when disaster strikes. They risk their lives to save others. We cannot know when or where disasters will occur – but we can take steps to make sure we’re ready. One key step is to ensure that public employees are fully involved in planning and decision-making to minimize the impact of disasters.

14 November 2012 - Public Services International stands in solidarity

Public Services International stands in solidarity with the hundreds of thousands of workers and PSI members who will be participating in the ETUC’s European day of action on 14 November.

PSI at the International Labour Conference (ILC)

May14

The 102nd Session of the International Labour Conference will be held at the Palais des Nations and the ILO headquarters in Geneva opening on Wednesday 5th June 2013 and and ending on Thursday 20th June 2013. PSI will be working in close cooperation with its affiliates at the ILC to make our voices heard!

Nigeria: Women health workers murdered in Kano province

Feb26

Public Services International is shocked and concerned by the murder of ten women health workers in Kano, Nigeria. The women were members of the Medical Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria, a PSI affiliate. They were working in the National Immunization Programme aimed at eradicating polio in the country.

PSI Solidarity message to Egyptian trade unions

Tahir square February 2011

PSI sends solidarity message to Egyptian Federation of Independent Trade Unions - EFITU.

Your Future in Public Hands

Green poster: Your Future in Public Hands

Public services are under attack and action is needed to ensure that in the future quality public services will be available to young and old, generating social justice and equality for all.