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Water and sanitation

Rosa Pavanelli elected to lead Public Services International

28 November 2012

Italian trade unionist Rosa Pavanelli has been elected as the new leader of the global union federation Public Services International, representing 20 million public service workers in 150 countries. Pavanelli says her vision is founded on “giving PSI new energy, and standing up for justice, solidarity, equality, a fairer and more sustainable world.”

The leadership vote took place during PSI’s 29th World Congress in Durban, South Africa (27-30 November 2012). Danish trade unionist Peter Waldorff had sought re-election as general secretary following one term in office.

PSI’s 29th World Congress in Durban, South Africa, 27-30 November 2012

Date: 
23 November, 2012 to 30 November, 2012

As part of its World Congress events, PSI is holding a series of pre-congress meetings on key issues.

Tunisia: Trade unions organise national campaign against fracking

14 November 2012

The Tunisian union UGTT is coordinating a national campaign against fracking as the government is about to sign a deal with Shell.

Wall Street's thirst for water

12 November 2012

A global water market will push the price of food far beyond the peaks of the past five years, according to an article in Nature magazine.

Ireland: Alliance to defend public ownership of water

09 November 2012

Irish trade union representatives have formed an alliance to defend public ownership of water services in Ireland.

Germany: EU Commissioner suggests power transmission being nationalised

06 November 2012
Man speaking into a microphone

State ownership will provide a faster and more uniform expansion of the transmission networks, says German EU Commissioner Günther Oettinger.

Spain: Heated debate on concession award to water company

05 November 2012

In Spain a heated debate is raging over the legality of a recent concession award to Spanish water services company Agbar.

India: Privatisation of water in Delhi

30 October 2012

Delhi has decided to privatize its water distribution network, but opposition is growing. Privatization is unconstitutional and a failed venture, says former chief justice of the High Court.

Canada-EU trade talks on water privatisation and Internet restrictions

25 October 2012
Canadian maple leaf surrounded by EU stars

The Trade Justice Network and Réseau québécois sur l'intégration continentale (RQIC) co-hosted a media teleconference on parts of the Canada-EU trade deal that have become very controversial in Europe.