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Solidarity Message for All India General Strike
Wednesday, 9 January 2019, 10:27 am | Public Services International
Public Services International and the 20 million workers delivering public services we represent, extend our solidarity and support to our affiliates, other unions and the workers of India participating in the national strike action on the 8th and 9th ... More >>
Unions Demand Paid Leave for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Saturday, 24 November 2018, 11:19 am | Public Services International
Unions Demand Paid Leave for Survivors of Domestic Violence and stronger protection against violence and harassment at work. November 25 - Public sector unions in the Asia Pacific region have launched a campaign for universal paid leave for survivors ... More >>
PSI Supports Demand Of Swaziland For Trade Union
Saturday, 24 April 2010, 1:29 pm | Public Services International
A delegation from the global union federation Public Services International (PSI) is in Swaziland this week to lend support to affiliates who are trying to convince the government to back down on plans to adopt a controversial Public Service Bill. More >>
The Failure Of Neo-Liberal Capitalism
Friday, 1 May 2009, 4:49 pm | Public Services International
As workers and trade unionists throughout the world prepare to celebrate International Workers Day on May 1st, the current global economic crisis continues to spread and its impact is felt not only on financial markets, but also, and more importantly, ... More >>
PSI welcomes ILO ‘s strong line on Korea
Friday, 22 June 2007, 10:07 am | Public Services International
In a strongly worded decision issued this week the ILO’s Committee on Freedom of Association (CFA) reminded the Government of the Republic of Korea of its commitment to ratify two main ILO Conventions. Korea’s promise to ratify ILO Convention 87 ... More >>
Working Conditions Fueling A Global Shortage
Saturday, 12 May 2007, 1:12 pm | Public Services International
When Andrea Buchheit became a nurse in 1999, it was her dream come true. She was thrilled at the opportunity to care for people in need. Eight years later, the dream has turned sour. Low staffing numbers, heavy workloads, inadequate resources and ... More >>
Death Sentences For Health Professionals In Libya
Thursday, 21 December 2006, 10:07 am | Public Services International
20 December 2006 Death sentence for Bulgarian Nurses and Palestinian Doctor in Libya Public Services International condemned the decision of the Libyan Supreme Court to sentence 5 Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor to death for the supposed ... More >>
Concern at escalation in Gaza, Lebanon, Israel
Wednesday, 19 July 2006, 10:19 am | Public Services International
Public Services International General Secretary, Hans Engelberts, today expressed the organisation’s extreme concern about the escalation of violence in Gaza, Lebanon and Israel. More >>
Historic agreement signed at the ILO
Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 12:28 am | Public Services International
Workers' and employers' representatives have reached an agreement with the Colombian government for the ILO to be permanently represented in Colombia. More >>
Public services are essential for women’s equality
Monday, 7 March 2005, 7:40 pm | Public Services International
Public sector unions around the world called on governments to reaffirm the commitments made as part of the Beijing Platform of Action as essential for achieving the Millennium Development Goals and ending women’s poverty. On the occasion of March 8th International ... More >>
Res. On Gender Equality, Pay Equity & Maternity
Friday, 18 June 2004, 9:38 am | Public Services International
The International Labour Conference adopted a resolution on June 15th calling for governments, social partners and the ILO to take a set of specific actions to address the gender wage gap. More >>