PSI Worldwide issues We believe that delivering Public Services to all is among the most effective ways to address many of these challenges. This is why our work extends beyond traditional unionism to cover the following key issues: en Issues Trade Union Rights Only when Trade Union Rights are assured can we protect and improve their wages, benefits, job security, equality and health and safety at work. Read more The right to form trade unions and bargain collectively might be enshrined in the UN Declaration of Human Rights - but it is increasingly under attack. Tax By making tax a union issue we increase our ability to challenge austerity, provide a clear way to fund public services while improve working conditions and wages. Read more A fair tax system is the bedrock of quality public services. Trade Trade needs to made to serve the interests of workers. The rules that govern a globalised world should be made democratically and in the interests of everybody. Read more Some of the most important rules governing globalisation are written in secret, and in the interests of the most powerful people on the planet. Climate Change Human civilisation must urgently transition to low-carbon activities if we are to avoid impending climate chaos. Workers must be part of the solution, and benefit from just and equitable transition programmes. Read more To fight climate change we need system change. Emergency Workers First responders and frontline emergency workers regularly risk their lives to save others. These workers and unions need to be involved in emergency planning and decision-making. Read more Emergency service workers should be there when you need them: well-trained, well-equipped and ready to help. Privatization When public services are privatised, maximising corporate profits replaces the public interest as the driving force. PSI links local struggles against privatisation and is the strongest global voice on the issue. Read more The fight against privatisation is not just a fight to stop the sale of our public services. It's a fight for the type of society we want, a fight for social justice and equality. Workers with disabilities Addressing disability is part of trade union action in fighting inequality and injustice and protecting the most vulnerable. Understanding disability in this social sense also highlighted the importance of treating it in an intersectional way, particularly in relation to gender and socio-economic status. Read more PSI supports the full inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of life, including the workplace. Public Funding for Development If we are to acheive the Sustainable Development Goals, we need to convince governments to rapidly increase investment in public goods. PSI is the most vocal pro-public workers organization working to influence the UN's 2030 Agenda and International FInance Institutions such as the World Bank. Read more If we are to acheive the Sustainable Development Goals, we need to convince governments to rapidly increase investment in public goods. LGBTQI+ Public sector unions play a critical broader role in educating and leading the community to a better understanding of LGBT issues, by using the workplace as a powerful and rare opportunity to reach across family, cultural and class divisions to engage and educate. Read more Today, trade unions are involved in national and international work to protect LGBT workers’ rights, in the same way they take action to protect many groups and individuals who face prejudice and discrimination. Migration and Refugees Public services, such as health, shelter, housing, safety, drinking water and sanitation, education, social services and access to justice promote inclusion and fights racism and xenophobia. PSI fights to improve wages and working conditions in order to reduce the economic pressure to migrate, ensure sustainability of the health workforce and defend the quality of public services. Read more All migrants, refugees, and forcibly displaced persons are entitled to the full respect of their human and labour rights. Young Workers Young people are on the front-lines of the fight agaisnt precarity, casualisation and other exploitative labour practices. PSI believes that supporting the struggle of workers isn't just important for trade unions - it's existential! Read more By giving young workers space to lead in Trade Unions, we can adress the challenges and threats caused by emerging forms of precarious employment. Whistleblowers Whistleblowers bring to light illegal activities such as tax evasion, corporate collusion and corruption. PSI fights for the rights of workers to blow the whistle in the public interest Read more Whistleblowing is a public service. Gender - Promoting Equality and Equity Public services must be made to respect, protect, and fulfill women’s rights, non-discrimination and freedom from violence. Read more Gender responsive public services transform the distribution of power and resources in favour of gender equality. Multinational Corporations Corporations are among the most powerful actors in today's globalised world - it's up to us to challenge their undue influence over our politics and institutions. Read more Challenging corporate power... Projects - UDIS 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. Read more PSI is engaged in a range of Union Development and International Solidarity projects around the world. Don't miss our updates Receive the latest updates in your inbox →
