• 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:

    • Climate Justice
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    • Safe Healthy Workers
    • Global Rights
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  • 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:

    • Climate Justice
    • Inclusive Trade Unions
    • Safe Healthy Workers
    • Global Rights
    • Equal Future
  • Workers in action

    From the ground up: the latest news on the issues affecting workers in BWI sectors.

  • 21.03.2025

    BWI welcomes ILO Governing Body’s draft ILO resolution on Myanmar but raises alarm over proposed ILO Office Mission

  • 20.03.2025

    Training manual on workers' rights in the natural stone sector launched

  • 13.03.2025

    As Malaysia assumes ASEAN Chair in 2025, calls grow for stronger regional coordination to end Myanmar crisis

  • 12.03.2025

    India: FFCCW holds productive dialogue with Tamil Nadu Industry Minister

  • 11.03.2025

    Breaking: FIFA Blocks Global Union Labour Inspections in Mexico, Silencing Workers Ahead of 2026 North America World Cup

  • 10.03.2025

    Organising for change: BWI’s visit to Tunisia

  • 08.03.2025

    BWI General Secretary message for International Women`s Day 2025

  • 07.03.2025

    Philippines: BWI, NUBCW call for urgent heat stress protections and stronger legal safeguards for workers

  • 07.03.2025

    Empowering women, strengthening unions

  • 06.03.2025

    Breaking gender barriers, building the future!

  • 05.03.2025

    Breaking barriers: Advancing gender equality in the construction, building materials, wood, and forestry

  • 03.03.2025

    Save the Date: 6th BWI World Congress

  • 03.03.2025

    2025 International Women's Month: Lead with skills and power

  • 28.02.2025

    Kenya: BWI affiliates push for enhanced OHS at IFI-funded road construction site

  • 27.02.2025

    BWI appoints new Education Secretary, forms new Global Projects Team

  • 21.03.2025

    BWI welcomes ILO Governing Body’s draft ILO resolution on Myanmar but raises alarm over proposed ILO Office Mission

    20.03.2025

    Training manual on workers' rights in the natural stone sector launched

    13.03.2025

    As Malaysia assumes ASEAN Chair in 2025, calls grow for stronger regional coordination to end Myanmar crisis

    12.03.2025

    India: FFCCW holds productive dialogue with Tamil Nadu Industry Minister

    11.03.2025

    Breaking: FIFA Blocks Global Union Labour Inspections in Mexico, Silencing Workers Ahead of 2026 North America World Cup

  • 10.03.2025

    Organising for change: BWI’s visit to Tunisia

    08.03.2025

    BWI General Secretary message for International Women`s Day 2025

    07.03.2025

    Philippines: BWI, NUBCW call for urgent heat stress protections and stronger legal safeguards for workers

    07.03.2025

    Empowering women, strengthening unions

    06.03.2025

    Breaking gender barriers, building the future!

  • 05.03.2025

    Breaking barriers: Advancing gender equality in the construction, building materials, wood, and forestry

    03.03.2025

    Save the Date: 6th BWI World Congress

    03.03.2025

    2025 International Women's Month: Lead with skills and power

    28.02.2025

    Kenya: BWI affiliates push for enhanced OHS at IFI-funded road construction site

    27.02.2025

    BWI appoints new Education Secretary, forms new Global Projects Team

  • 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.

    • 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

      Discover our exclusive interviews offering a unique insight into the issues, challenges and successes.

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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

      Immerse yourself in our in-depth articles, featuring detailed analysis and thought-provoking reflections on the most relevant topics.

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    Workers united

    We work across all sectors for workers’ rights, dignity, and respect.