PSI’s objectives in attending the WTO meeting in Bali are to defend workers’ rights and quality public services, and in particular raise awareness about the harmful effects of the proposed Trade In Services Agreement (TISA).

http://www.world-psi.org/en/wto-psi-says-no-trade-public-services  Public Services International is working with numerous allies including Our World Is Not For Sale, Jubilee South and the ITUC to send a strong message to governments that current World Trade Organization discussions are flawed and unfair. PSI affiliate members are joining with civil society delegates from 31 countries and Indonesians and mobilising at the 9th WTO Ministerial meeting in Bali, Indonesia: 3-6 December 2013.
For more information:

·         PSI statement on 9th WTO Ministerial Conference (in multiple languages)

·         PSI Trade In Services Agreement event in Bali

·         Commentary on WTO by PSI General Secretary - Rosa Pavanelli

·         Global Unions Statement of Priorities (PDF) for the 9th WTO Ministerial Conference

·         Global civil society statement on failed negotiations

Advice PSI http://www.world-psi.org/en/wto-psi-says-no-trade-public-services