08 October 2024 06:14
Colombia: Unions lead fight for the building and wood sectors’ just transition
In a global context marked by the urgent need to address the climate crisis, Colombia has taken a significant step by organising the "National Trade Union Conference on Climate Justice for the Construction and Forestry Sectors." This event, held on 26 and 27 September in Bogotá and led by the Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI), brought together key stakeholders to discuss and strategise towards a just transition in these vital sectors.
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07 October 2024 11:13
Building material workers secure victories on decent work and just transition at ILO meeting
Upon the initiative of the Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI) and IndustriALL Global Union, the International Labour Organization (ILO) held a Tripartite Technical Meeting on the Promotion of Decent Work and a Just Transition in the Building Materials Industry, including Cement.Read more...
04 October 2024 12:48
The BWI Global Cement Network convened on 21-22 September 2024 in Geneva to collectively analyse and formulate proposals for the future strategy and campaigns of the Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI) in the cement industry. Read more...
02 October 2024 11:54
The devastating floods and landslides that have swept across Nepal have claimed over 200 lives, with many more still missing. Read more...
02 October 2024 05:56
At the BWI European Regional Committee meeting held on 24-25 September 2024 in Sofia, Bulgaria, two critical issues affecting Europe’s construction sector were in focus: migrant workers' rights and the growing threat of heat stress due to climate change. Panelists shared strategies to protect migrant workers and enhance safety standards under extreme conditions.
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Amidst impending industrial transitions towards a net-zero economy, trade unions in construction, building materials, wood and forestry sectors are undertaking initiatives to ensure that the transition is managed equitably for workers.Read more...
17 September 2024 12:09
BWI reaffirms its unwavering commitment to climate justice, identifying the human-caused climate crisis as a primary contributor to such extreme weather events.Read more...
10 September 2024 11:23
The Regional Seminar on Climate Justice: Advancing Workers’ Voices in BWI Industries opened today in Kuala Lumpur at the Seri Pacific Hotel, gathering trade union leaders and climate justice advocates from across the Asia-Pacific region. Organised by Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI), the two-day event focused on ensuring that workers’ rights are central to climate action as industries transition to greener economies. Read more...
06 September 2024 05:32
Unite the Union, in partnership with the Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI) and supported by the C40 Cities VISIBLE project, concluded a learning tour focused on modern methods of construction and workforce integration within the green economy on 2nd and 3rd September, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland.Read more...