United Nations Public Service Day

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United Nations Public Service Day Facts & Quotes

• Every year the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) organizes a world forum with a host country. The forum operates as a space for world leaders, ministers, and other senior decision-makers to debate emerging issues and trends. It allows them to discuss good practices, strategies, actions, and innovative approaches that will improve and benefit the public sector.
• According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2021, Close to 21 million people worked within the public sector in the US. The median hourly wage was reported to be $28.41.
• Today, as we honour these essential workers and so many more, we must also reflect on how to better protect, recognize and invest in their well-being as we build back better, together. And I say directly to these inspiring public servants: We are all deeply indebted to you for your remarkable acts of service to humankind - UN Secretary-General António Guterres, UN Public Service Day, 2020

United Nations Public Service Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Learn more about the role of public service workers. The Covid-19 pandemic has put a lot more responsbility and burden on public workers. The UN highlights their efforts and continued contributions.
• Listen to the UN Symphony Orchestra's tribute to public service.
• Watch the UN's video celebrating Public Service Day. It showcases people from all around the world thanking their public service workers.

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