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

For International Day of Care and Support, PSI member Sami Haapakoski* from JHL Finland reflects on the vital yet often overlooked role of care assistants. JHL is one of Finland's largest public sector trade unions, representing workers across social welfare and healthcare - including personal assistants in disability services and child protection, practical nurses, and those working in mental health, substance abuse, nursing, and elderly care.