The 18th congress of the  BWI-affiliated FILCA CISL took place in Salerno Italy from 4 to 6 June 2025, the year in which the 70th anniversary of the construction union is celebrated. The congress focused on "The Courage of Participation – Bilaterality, Responsibility and Negotiation for Quality Work". Among the 350 delegates from Italy representing the 300 thousand members of FILCA, there were many foreign guests and representatives of the national government, local institutions and the world of work who addressed key issues.

"For us, safety is an essential element of the quality of work and of the company ," said the secretary general of FILCA CISL, Enzo Pelle. "A business and work model revolves around safety. Training and safety are the emblem of work that is not only of quality, but that gives dignity to a human being. Security is starting from the human being." A few months after itselection in June 2021, Pelle launched an important renew of the Federation's working method by kicking off a phase of revival of the union activity.  The proposal, which was unanimously approved, provided for:reorganisation to optimise resources; the adoption of new operating methods; empowerment. He concluded by saying “we will put together all possible energies to create a fairer and more participatory society.”

BWI General Secretary Ambet Yuson attended the event and delivered a solidarity message. He began by thanking Secretary General Enzo Pelle, and the national leadership of FILCA CISL. “I want to recognize FILCA’s leadership in supporting migrant workers not just in words, but in action.  Because workers’ rights do not stop at borders...You have helped lead some of the most significant BWI victories of our time. In Qatar, together we raised a red card to FIFA, demanding justice for the migrant workers who built the World Cup stadiums; and we won! Abbiamo Ganato! Grazie per il vostro apoyo,” he said.

The leadership was re-elected for another term.

BWI Regional Representative for Europe Genevieve Kalina also attended the event.