On Monday 23rd June Fórsa will be celebrating United Nations Public Services Day. 

Together with trade union colleagues from across Europe and around the world, we will celebrate all the workers who provide the vital public services that keep our societies running smoothly. 

General secretary Kevin Callinan said: “Imagining a world without public sector workers doesn’t bear thinking about. Public sector workers provide the services that frame our day-to-day lives, whether that's through local authorities, the civil service, in health, education or semi state agencies. Fórsa members deserve our gratitude and respect. Without you, the tapestry that holds society together would unravel.” 

Ahead of the occasion, the European Public Service Union (EPSU), of which Fórsa is a member, launched its new Public Services Agenda, calling for strong, accessible, and democratically accountable public services to be placed at the heart of Europe’s future. 

Launching the document, the EPSU underlined the role public services have in daily life - from healthcare and education to energy, justice and care. The agenda calls for a commitment to public investment, fair taxation, and high-quality public employment. 

It also offers a roadmap to ensure the EU delivers on the promises of the European Pillar of Social Rights - particularly the right to quality, affordable public services. Read it here. 

Keep an eye on Fórsa’s social media channels and your emails on Monday so you can watch and share our celebration of public services and the workers who provide them. 

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