From the ground up: the latest news on the issues affecting workers in BWI sectors.
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25 April 2025
BWI rallies Spanish unionists in the fight for workers’ rights, democracy, peace, and global solidarity
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24 April 2025
BWI pays tribute to Nora Wintour
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23 April 2025
Jailed Belarusian labour leader Aliaksandr Yarashuk wins 2025 Arthur Svensson Prize
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15 April 2025
Social Synergy Forum: Building stronger unions in Moldova
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11 April 2025
Union organising, not a crime! Justice for SUNTRACS!
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9 April 2025
20 years of innovative unionism: BWI kicks off anniversary celebrations
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9 April 2025
BWI proposes to Lula “decent work program” for the Amazon
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4 April 2025
BWI on the removal of SoKor President Yoon: A triumph of workers’ power and international solidarity
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4 April 2025
Myanmar: Global unions want earthquake aid to reach the people, not the military junta
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2 April 2025
BWI STANDS IN SOLIDARITY AGAINST ATTACKS ON US FEDERAL WORKERS!
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1 April 2025
BWI welcomes launch of revised ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Forestry Work
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1 April 2025
Unions claim victories at UN CSW 69, but the road to equality is long
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1 April 2025
Belgian workers strike against austerity: “Enough is enough!”
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1 April 2025
BWI appeals for humanitarian assistance for Myanmar-Thailand earthquake victims
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31 March 2025
BWI launches “Building Collapse Watch” for safer structures
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27 March 2025
BWI launches 2025 Women Workers' Calendar
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27 March 2025
BWI Trade Union Summit puts fight against forced labour in the Amazon at the centre of COP30
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26 March 2025
Tanzania: BWI unions strengthen organising efforts across industries
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26 March 2025
NUM Women's Conference: Breaking barriers and building power
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21 March 2025
BWI welcomes ILO Governing Body’s draft ILO resolution on Myanmar but raises alarm over proposed ILO Office Mission
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20 March 2025
Training manual on workers' rights in the natural stone sector launched
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13 March 2025
As Malaysia assumes ASEAN Chair in 2025, calls grow for stronger regional coordination to end Myanmar crisis
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12 March 2025
India: FFCCW holds productive dialogue with Tamil Nadu Industry Minister
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11 March 2025
Breaking: FIFA Blocks Global Union Labour Inspections in Mexico, Silencing Workers Ahead of 2026 North America World Cup
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10 March 2025
Organising for change: BWI’s visit to Tunisia
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8 March 2025
BWI General Secretary message for International Women`s Day 2025
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7 March 2025
Philippines: BWI, NUBCW call for urgent heat stress protections and stronger legal safeguards for workers
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7 March 2025
Empowering women, strengthening unions
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6 March 2025
Breaking gender barriers, building the future!
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5 March 2025
Breaking barriers: Advancing gender equality in the construction, building materials, wood, and forestry
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3 March 2025
Save the Date: 6th BWI World Congress
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3 March 2025
2025 International Women's Month: Lead with skills and power
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28 February 2025
Kenya: BWI affiliates push for enhanced OHS at IFI-funded road construction site
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27 February 2025
BWI appoints new Education Secretary, forms new Global Projects Team
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27 February 2025
Italy: FENEAL, FILCA and FILLEA secure major wins for workers in Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics projects
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25 February 2025
Three years of struggle: BWI reaffirms solidarity with Ukrainian workers
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25 February 2025
BWI appoints new Assistant General Secretary
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24 February 2025
ILO exposes Myanmar military junta’s blatant defiance of COI recommendations
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21 February 2025
Türkiye: ÇİMSE-İŞ re-elects Nazlim as union president
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21 February 2025
BWI stands in solidarity with its members in Mayotte, an overseas department belonging to France
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17 February 2025
Open letter: A call for inclusive and decisive ASEAN action on Myanmar
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16 February 2025
Panama: BWI stands in solidarity with SUNTRACS amid repression and escalating attacks on workers’ rights
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13 February 2025
BWI extends solidarity to Belgian unions fighting hard right govt’s attacks on workers
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12 February 2025
Myanmar: BWI slams military-backed fake unions’ attempt to mislead workers
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12 February 2025
Palestine: Workers want reconstruction, not deportation
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7 February 2025
BWI and EBRD strengthen partnership to advance labour rights and occupational health and safety
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7 February 2025
BWI advocates for workers’ rights at second Asia-Pacific Regional Review of the GCM
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4 February 2025
Migration is not a crime: BWI on the persecution of migrant workers and inhumane deportations at U.S. borders
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29 January 2025
Workers’ victory: The successful impeachment of South Korean President Yoon
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29 January 2025
BWI congratulates UGT FICA, Marino Hoya on successful congress election
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29 January 2025
8 December: Following the step of Munir's courage
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29 January 2025
Victory: Indonesian forest workers secure sectoral minimum wage hike
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29 January 2025
Worker fatality at IFI-funded Balakot Hydropower Project highlights OHS concerns
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29 January 2025
Exercising human rights and the right to live in peace
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29 January 2025
Justice delayed is justice denied – The exploitation of foreign workers in Serbia needs ILO action
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29 January 2025
Global labour movement statement responding to UN Sec Gen report on global migration
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29 January 2025
Defend democracy: BWI condemns Martial Law in South Korea, lauds workers’ resistance
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29 January 2025
Global Union Network takes Heidelberg Materials to task on worker rights and just transition
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29 January 2025
US: IKEA distribution center workers take action for fair wages and rights
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29 January 2025
News from Gaza: Young unionists' dedication to collective action and unity
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29 January 2025
FIFA Report on Qatar 2022 Remedy and Legacy for Workers: Recognizing harm but ignoring responsibility
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29 January 2025
Labour and climate justice in construction, building materials, wood and forestry: 10 key actions for a sustainable and equitable future
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29 January 2025
BWI to Heidelberg Materials-France: Stop endangering workers' safety
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29 January 2025
Start ‘em young: Indonesian and Finnish unions introduce labour rights to students
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29 January 2025
Union-led OHS inspections uncover serious violations at Hualong construction
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29 January 2025
It's not a joke: Conversations about gender-based violence and harassment at workplaces
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29 January 2025
Empowering change: Youth and women unionists champion decent work and social protection
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21 January 2025
MENA: Empowering women unionists for safe and just workplaces
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21 January 2025
BWI on the sentencing of the “Hong Kong 45”
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21 January 2025
BWI releases new report highlighting collaboration between unions and communities in pursuit of climate justice in the built environment
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21 January 2025
BWI Report: Concrete Solutions, Advancing a Just Transition in the Supply Chains of Building Materials Including Cement
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21 January 2025
PEFC re-elects BWI’s Fatimah Mohammad to its International Board
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21 January 2025
Migration, climate, and construction: BWI calls for “worker justice” in the green transition
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21 January 2025
South Korea: BWI welcomes ILO recommendations on KCWU case; demands gov’t to end anti-union persecution
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21 January 2025
From crisis to action: Unions mobilise for climate justice in construction
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20 January 2025
BWI launches global campaign to protect rainforests and workers' rights
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20 January 2025
Indonesian Constitutional Court orders removal of controversial manpower cluster from Omnibus Law
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20 January 2025
BWI Global Climate Justice Summit
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20 January 2025
Floods in Spain: BWI stands in solidarity with its Spanish affiliates
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15 January 2025
Unions rebuild better and stronger after COVID-19 pandemic
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15 January 2025
Blog: Towards freedom and dignity in Myanmar, ILO should lead the global fight
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18 December 2024
Global Unions Statement on December 18 - International Migrants Day 2024
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20 November 2024
CFMEU leader calls for union rights defence amidst escalating attacks in Asia Pacific
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18 October 2024
BWI-AP Statement on the devastation caused by Typhoon Kristine in the Philippines
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18 October 2024
Youth lead the charge: Embracing technology to shape the future of workplaces
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17 October 2024
Strengthening Voices: Organising and collective bargaining in Africa
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17 October 2024
Global unions push key demands ahead of Beijing+30
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16 October 2024
BWI and Unite the Union File Multi-governmental Complaint Against Cathexis Group
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15 October 2024
Saudi Arabia: Worker Abuses Persist Under FIFA’s Watch
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15 October 2024
Rwanda: Union holds congress, celebrates massive increase in membership
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14 October 2024
Turkish workers demand economic justice at massive rally in Ankara
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12 October 2024
Africa and Middle East: BWI affiliates chart path to organise the unorganised through regional academy
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11 October 2024
It’s okay not to be okay: BWI marks World Mental Health Day 2024
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10 October 2024
Qatar: BWI, WISF, and Ministry of Labour host Community Leaders’ Forum to address migrant workers’ issues
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9 October 2024
Asbestos safety in Ukraine: Union initiative safeguards lives of construction workers
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8 October 2024
Building material workers secure victories for decent work and just transition at ILO meeting
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7 October 2024
BWI marks World Day for Decent Work with documentary exposing dangers of silicosis in stone industry
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5 October 2024
BWI Global Cement Network pushes for climate protection, decent work, and a just transition in the international cement industry
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4 October 2024
Unions strengthen workers' rights in green hydrogen projects
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3 October 2024
Nepal: Unions extend aid to workers hit by deadly floods that killed over 200, demand climate justice
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2 October 2024
Holding the line for women leadership: The inspiring journey of Lea Rugambage
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1 October 2024
Migrant workers’ rights and heat stress take centre stage in BWI’s European regional meeting
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11 June 2019
The ILO at a Hundred