We are the global voice of 12 million workers in construction, wood and forestry, building materials and allied industries
Through our 365 unions from 111 countries we stand up for:
We are the global voice of 12 million workers in construction, wood and forestry, building materials and allied industries
Through our 365 unions from 111 countries we stand up for:
From the ground up: the latest news on the issues affecting workers in BWI sectors.
23.04.2025
Jailed Belarusian labour leader Aliaksandr Yarashuk wins 2025 Arthur Svensson Prize
04.04.2025
BWI on the removal of SoKor President Yoon: A triumph of workers’ power and international solidarity
04.04.2025
Myanmar: Global unions want earthquake aid to reach the people, not the military junta
01.04.2025
BWI welcomes launch of revised ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Forestry Work
01.04.2025
BWI appeals for humanitarian assistance for Myanmar-Thailand earthquake victims
Too Hot To Work – Action Call
As the planet heats up and deadly heatwaves become more frequent and deadly, protecting frontline outdoor workers is critical. Under the call “Too Hot To Work,” BWI is fighting for a greener, cleaner and safer future
BWI Action Call: International Workers' Memorial Day – 28 April 2025
On the 28th of April, International Workers' Memorial Day, BWI continues to highlight urgent Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) issues. We fight for a living and remember those we have lost.
2025 International Women's Month: Lead with skills and power
New Traditional Women Professions: Breaking Barriers and Stereotypes
Panama: BWI stands in solidarity with SUNTRACS amid repression and escalating attacks on workers’ rights
The BWI Presidium expresses its unwavering solidarity with SUNTRACS and the working people of Panama
Call for Action: Pledge for BWI Manifesto to protect migrant workers in an overheating planet!
Together for system change, not climate change! Heat up Workers’ rights, not the planet!
Workers' voice
We stand united for human rights, social and climate justice: every voice counts.
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Blogs and Statements
Read the messages from BWI's Leadership and our organizational positions on various issues -- highlighting our values, our principles, and our mission.
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Interviews
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Regions in action
Find out more about the different projects carried out in different regions of the world.
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Feature articles
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Workers united
We work across all sectors for workers’ rights, dignity, and respect.
