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.
16.07.2025
Ukraine: PROFBUD secures new, landmark sectoral agreement amid war, wins double pay for construction workers
14.07.2025
NUM holds 18th congress, elects new leaders, and readies for renewed collaboration, advocacy, and solidarity efforts
11.07.2025
BWI affiliates join millions-strong "All-India Strike” to oppose government’s anti-worker policies
10.07.2025
Trade union access granted at Azteca Stadium: a first step toward transparency at Mexico 2026 venues
08.07.2025
BWI releases Q2 2025 Asia-Pacific Newsletter: A chronicle of resistance, solidarity, and action
26.06.2025
Just transition in Slovenia: Alpacem Cement cuts emissions, ensures operations and preserve jobs
25.06.2025
France: FNSCBA-CGT denounces abuse of Chinese workers renovating Eqiom CRH cement plant
25.06.2025
Italy: Negotiations in natural stone sector win € 240 wage increase for thousands of workers
23.06.2025
BWI demands worker-centred climate action at ASEAN 2025: Tackling heat stress and greenwashing
16.07.2025
Ukraine: PROFBUD secures new, landmark sectoral agreement amid war, wins double pay for construction workers
14.07.2025
NUM holds 18th congress, elects new leaders, and readies for renewed collaboration, advocacy, and solidarity efforts
BWI Call for Action: International Youth Day 2025
This 12 August, on International Youth Day, we raise our voices and our fists in unity and solidarity to call for peace.
Three voices, one vision: BWI’s champions for the FSC International Board
The Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) is proud to throw its full support behind three outstanding candidates for the FSC International Board: Rulita Wijayaningdyah from Indonesia, Mark Ofori Asante from Ghana, and Bruno Bothua from France.
Urgent action: Fight escalating arbitrary detentions of union leaders in Panama!
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
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!
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