Public Services International The global union federation of workers in public services

The PSI/UCLG paper on SDG8 highlights the critical role of local and regional governments (LRGs) in promoting sustainable economic growth and creating decent work within their territories. It affirms their responsibilities as public service employers and emphasises their capacity to influence local economies through social value procurement practices. Ultimately, the paper demonstrates that the effective realization of SDG8 is best achieved when LRGs engage in social dialogue and collective bargaining with trade unions.