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International trade union news from PSI April 2015

International trade union news from PSI
April 2015


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PSI affiliates in the Americas: offensive against trade agreements

On 23 April, in Mexico City, participants from the PSI Inter-American Regional Conference (IAMRECON) held the first regional demonstration to oppose TPP, TTIP, CETA and TISA. More

Migrant boat disasters: address the root causes

“There is a genuine migration crisis in Europe. Yet European Union governments refuse to face this, nor are they taking a bold step to address the problem collectively and comprehensively,” says Rosa Pavanelli, PSI General Secretary. More

PSI calls on workers to unite against xenophobia

Following xenophobic attacks in South Africa, over 185 civil society organisations and trade unions joined the People's March against Xenophobia in Johannesburg on 23 April. "We must continue to show our commitment to fight racism and all forms of discrimination and intolerance, guided by the respect for human rights and our trade union principles of social justice, equality, collective action and responsibility," says Rosa Pavanelli, PSI General Secretary. More

EU Parliaments must remain vigilant on international agreements

Rosa Pavanelli, General Secretary of Public Services International (PSI) addressed the Conference of Speakers of European Union's Parliaments, on 21 April in Rome, in a session about the role of Parliaments in trade agreements. More
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