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Public Services International
@psiglobalunion.bsky.social
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Fighting fires, fighting pandemics, fighting billionaires.

We are the Global Union Federation for public service workers.

Over 30mill members in 168 countries.

Follow us for news on workers' struggles the world over

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Public Services International @psiglobalunion.bsky.social · Jun 23
This Public Service Day, we face unprecedented attacks on public services by authoritarians and billionaires worldwide. As democracy's last line of defense against oligarchy and market fundamentalism, we will not back down. Let the fight back begin! psishort.link/23June25
psiglobalunion.bsky.social
Great to be on the picket line with @social.verdi.de health and university workers in Rostock demanding safer staffing, fairer pay and better contracts.

We shared stories of health workers around the world leading strikes and winning better health for all1
February 12, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Our new guide supports care workers+unions to identify workplace dangers & organize for stronger protections.

🚨 Because care workers shouldn't have to face violence, risks & burnout on the job.

@tehy.fi @cupescfp.bsky.social @nupge.bsky.social

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February 10, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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🚨 Our New research shows ending corporate profit shifting would raise $700B+ annually.

We're bringing these reforms to UN negotiators currently drafting a Global Tax Convention.

The wealth exists. Time to claim it. 🌍💪

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February 6, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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criticaltakes.bsky.social
The original poster child for corporate tax avoidance is still at it, according to this new report from CICTAR.
January 29, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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jwgoudriaan.bsky.social
We join global union @psiglobalunion.bsky.social ,US unions like AFGE @nationalnurses.bsky.social and many others in condemning the killing of trade union member Pretti

The violence of Trump's militias against workers, migrants and people needs to stop

#solidarity to
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Public service unions mourn US nurse and union member killed in Minneapolis
EPSU and PSI mourn Alex Pretti and stand with workers and communities pushing back against violence and intimidation.
www.epsu.org
January 27, 2026 at 5:31 PM
psiglobalunion.bsky.social
PSI condemns Panama's arbitrary detention & deportation of Marcelo Di Stefano, TUCA Secretary of Trade Union Strengthening & Organizing and former PSI Executive Board member.
PSI Condemns Panama's Arbitrary Detention and Deportation of Trade Union Leader
PSI condemns the detention for more than seven hours at Panama's airport and subsequent deportation of Marcelo Di Stefano, Secretary of Trade Union Strengthening and Organizing of the Trade Union Conf...
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February 2, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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taxobservatory.bsky.social
Our Director @gabrielzucman.bsky.social is in #Berlin 🇩🇪 today for the @fesonline.bsky.social Expert Workshop.

Great to be joining representatives from the German Ministries and @psiglobalunion.bsky.social for these discussions on the taxation of high-net-worth individuals 🤝
January 27, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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🚨 PSI solidarisch mit @social.verdi.de Streik in Rostock! Gemeinsam kämpfen wir für faire Löhne, bessere Arbeitsbedingungen und Zukunftschancen im Gesundheitswesen.

Von Nigeria bis New York: Zehntausende Gesundheitsbeschäftigte weltweit streiken für ihre Rechte! ✊💪
January 28, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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Global public service unions @psiglobalunion.bsky.social condemns the actions of the US against Venezuela

A threat to workers and people, inteenational law, human rights, stability and peace in the region

@epsu.bsky.social
@labourstart.bsky.social
@strikemap.org
@ituc.bsky.social
PSI condemns US military aggression and violation of Venezuela's sovereignty
Public Services International (PSI) strongly condemns the US military intervention against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela that occurred in the early hours today.
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January 4, 2026 at 4:01 AM
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Unimos nuestra voz y apoyo 📢

Expresamos nuestra solidaridad con todo el pueblo venezolano quien es quien tiene que definir su destino. Llamamos a que se detenga la escalada militar y de violencia.
El ataque a #Venezuela es una violación al derecho internacional y contrario al multilaterismo. ⬇️
January 4, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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Venezuela 🇻🇪: We strongly condemn the US military intervention against the Bolivarian Republic of #Venezuela

These events violate the sovereignty, territorial integrity and right to self-determination of the Venezuelan people.

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PSI condemns US military aggression and violation of Venezuela's sovereignty
Public Services International (PSI) strongly condemns the US military intervention against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela that occurred in the early hours today.
publicservices.international
January 4, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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jwgoudriaan.bsky.social
US state of UTAH repeals farright Republican law that took away bargaining rights of public service workers like teachers, police, teachers, firefighters and many more

Yet more evidence farright is not on the side of workers

Public service workers fight back
@psiglobalunion.bsky.social
Utah repeals ban on collective bargaining for teachers, firefighters and police unions
Utah has repealed a collective bargaining ban that prevented labor unions serving teachers, firefighters, police and other public employees from negotiating on behalf of their workers.
apnews.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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Reaction Belgian unions @vakbondabvv.bsky.social @hetacv.bsky.social @aclvb.bsky.social on budget agreement of government - more reasons to #strike

Public service strike 25th
General strike 26th

#Solidarity
@epsu.bsky.social
@psiglobalunion.bsky.social
@etuc-ces.bsky.social
@ituc.bsky.social
Begroting: “Dit akkoord geeft ons meer reden om te staken”
Het nieuwe federale begrotingsakkoord is een sociale afbraak: werknemers, zieken en gepensioneerden betalen de volledige rekening, terwijl grote vermogens de dans ontspringen. Met een aanval op de ind...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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jwgoudriaan.bsky.social
More health and social service workers out on #strike with @nzpsa.bsky.social end of the month in New Zealand

Health and care professionals demand safe staffing, a demand of unions across the world

#solidarity

@epsu.bsky.social
@psiglobalunion.bsky.social
November health strike grows to 16,700
The total number going on strike at the end of the month has grown to 16,700.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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jwgoudriaan.bsky.social
shortages leading to stress, third party violence, pressure on budgets...

Plus, corrupt employers that go after the union and members trying to get their hands on trade union fees

Glad I could contribute to debate and offer #solidarity from @epsu.bsky.social

Succes

@psiglobalunion.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Tool for trade unionists from @etui.bsky.social How to deal with digital technologies, bargain on their use in the workplace, and what legislation and court cases learn us.

Complements the bargaining bub of @psiglobalunion.bsky.social publicservices.international/digital-barg...

@epsu.bsky.social
Digital Platform Observatory - Establishing workers representation and social dialogue in the platform and app economy
digitalplatformobservatory.org
October 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Stefano is a nurse and member of PSI union CGIL.

He's on board a new Flotilla to deliver medical supplies to our comrades from the Gaza Healthworker's Union to support their strugg
October 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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URGENT! Members from PSI unions Forsa and CGIL on board the Global Sumud Flotilla are currently under attack: they face illegal abduction by the Israeli military in international waters.

CGIL has announced a General Strike for Gaza this Friday in solidarity with the Palestinian people.
October 1, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Live from Flotilla: Raffaello Corriero of Italy's largest union CGIL shows the damages caused by drone attacks last night.

PSI members from Gaza's Health Workers Union are calling on us all to demand Israel end the war and allow medical and aid supplies in!
September 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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„Um allan heim má sjá stéttarfélögin berjast gegn þessari óheillaþróun þar sem félagsfólk hafnar hræðsluáróðri og falsloforðum öfgahægrisinna.“ @psiglobalunion.bsky.social
Opinber þjónusta og lýðræði situr undir árásum
Daniel segir að félagsfólk stéttarfélaga opinberra starfsmanna þurfi að taka þátt í baráttunni að verja opinber störf sem nýfrjálshyggja og hægri öfl hlynnt markaðshyggju og popúlisma leitast við að l...
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September 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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jwgoudriaan.bsky.social
Drones hanging above the ships that bring humanitarian aid to #Gaza

Comrades of Italian union CGIL-FP part of the European and global public service movement are on board @epsu.bsky.social @psiglobalunion.bsky.social with many others

We are concerned about their safety

@kajakallas.bsky.social
ituc.bsky.social ITUC @ituc.bsky.social · Sep 23
🌍✊ The ITUC joins global voices in concern for the safety of participants — including trade unionists — in the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civil society mission bringing humanitarian aid to civilians in #Gaza.

⚖️ Human rights and international law must be respected.

#SailToGaza #TradeUnionsForPeace
September 23, 2025 at 1:52 PM
psiglobalunion.bsky.social
The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying health workers, trade unionists, activists and medical supplies to Gaza, faces the threat of attack by the Israeli military.

We join @ituc.bsky.social to voice our concern and will be ready to stand against any aggression.

#StandWithGaza #RightToHealth
September 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Pause for a moment.

Picture the scenes which our members from the Gaza Health Workers Union are confronted with, every single day this war is allowed to continue.

We will not turn away.

We will not be silent in the face of atrocity.
September 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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📢 BREAKING: PSI Unions working w CICTAR
reveal how foreign corps are draining Brazil's water resources while taxpayers foot the bill.

Less than half the money raised thru a tax incentive program was spent on improving water infrastructure.

More: publicservices.international/resources/pu...
September 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Stop the killing.
Ceasefire now.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, says UN commission of inquiry
Report cites scale of killings and aid blockages and accuses Benjamin Netanyahu of inciting commission of genocide
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM