Tackling gender-based violence in the world of work – experiences in the...
The case studies sought to:Highlight and document the various forms and elements of violence against women and men at work;Give examples of the negotiated collective agreements on violence against...
View ArticleViolation of workers’ rights in Korea - general strike of 30 November
Once again, we appeal for your solidarity and support of the general strike of 30 November.In order to support Korean workers you can:Send a protest letter to the government and/or the Korean embassy...
View ArticlePhotos from India: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against...
Feature on news: 1Country: Asia-PacificTopic: Violence against womenWorkplace violenceLanguage: EnglishFeatured: 1
View ArticleWomen Power Unions: Global Trade Union UNCSW Preparatory meeting (New York)
Time: 09.30 - 17.30Location: Roger Smith Hotel, 501 Lexington Avenue (between 47th & 48th Street), Starlight Room (Mezzanine Floor), New York, USAEvent type: PSI eventRegion: Africa and Arab...
View ArticlePSI launches "No Recruitment Fees Campaign" during a 3-day conference in the...
Participating in the culmination conference of the PSI Project on Decent Work and Social Protection for Migrant Workers in the Public Services were around 80 participants, representing government...
View ArticlePrivatization Watch - 14/2016
Subscribe to "Privatization Watch" in English, French or Spanish. Read or download past issues Public Services International fortnightly news on privatization of public services around the world.No...
View ArticlePosters: A better future with public health for all
Research Document: EN Poster A1FR Poster A1ES Poster A1EN Poster A3FR Poster A3ES Poster A3Source: PSIBody: Download the posters:Poster in English - A1 (pdf - 25MB)Poster in English - A3 (pdf - 12...
View ArticleBanners: A better future with public health for all
Research Document: English - 700x430French - 700x430Spanish - 700x430English - 800x800French - 800x800Spanish - 800x800Source: PSIBody: Manifesto of the PSI Human Right to Health Global...
View ArticleA better future with public health for all
Whereas "the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health," is universally considered a fundamental human right, as recognised in international human rights treaties and the constitutions of...
View ArticleRosa Pavanelli addresses the ComHEEG meeting held in Geneva
Feature on news: 1Country: Africa and Arab countriesAsia-PacificEuropeInter-AmericasWorldTopic: EbolaHealthNursesOccupational Health & SafetyPost 2015 Development AgendaSolidarity with...
View ArticleProtection of the human rights of migrants is more urgent than ever
The victory of Donald Trump in the recent US elections and the vote favouring Britain’s exit (Brexit) from the European Union were fuelled by toxic, xenophobic and anti-migrant rhetoric. With political...
View ArticleSpotlight on Sustainable Development 2016
Research Document: agenda-2030_engl_160713_web.pdfImage: Source: Reflection Group on 2030 SDGsBody: The United Nations has a central role to play in implementing the 2030 Agenda. This requires adequate...
View ArticlePSI briefing: The Future of Health
Research Document: EnglishSource: PSIBody: The January OECD policy forum will address the future of healthcare with a focus on person-centred care (PCC) which is to be the “new normal” of tomorrow’s...
View ArticleHealth Ministerial Meeting: Joint trade union statement
Research Document: EnglishSource: PSIBody: Trade Union Statement1. The Trade Union Advisory Committee to the OECD (TUAC) and the Public Services International (PSI) welcome the opportunity to...
View ArticleHigh-Level Policy Forum & OECD Health Ministerial (Paris)
Time: 09.00 - 17.00Location: Paris, FranceEvent type: PSI eventRegion: Africa and Arab countriesAsia-PacificEuropeInter-AmericasOn 16-17 January 2017 the OECD will host a meeting for Ministers of...
View ArticleObama commutes Chelsea Manning's sentence
Besides her, Obama also granted commutation of sentences to 208 individuals and pardons to 64 others. The commutation reduces Manning's sentence, but it is not a pardon in the strict sense of the...
View ArticleJoin the Global Women’s Movement
The Women’s March on Washington will send a bold message to the new Trump government on their first day in office, and to the world that women's rights are human rights."The rhetoric of the past...
View ArticleWHO holds 140th Executive Board meeting in Geneva
During the following days, member states will be deliberating on a wide range of issues including: programme and priority-setting; governance, and; management reforms. The Executive Board will also...
View Article140th WHO Executive Board
Time: 09.00 - 17.00Location: Geneva, SwitzerlandEvent type: External eventRegion: Africa and Arab countriesAsia-PacificEuropeInter-AmericasA second shorter meeting takes place in May, as a follow-up to...
View ArticleGLU: Massive Open Online Course on decent work in global supply chains
The new online course organized by the Global Labour Uninvetsity is still open for applications! When? The course starts on 12 January 2017 and runs over 8 weeks. Workload: 3-4 hrs/weekWhere?...
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