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Building and Wood Worker's International

The BWI is the Global Union Federation grouping free and democratic unions with members in the Building, Building Materials, Wood, Forestry and Allied sectors.

It's not a joke: Conversations about gender-based violence and harassment at workplaces

Every year, BWI joins workers, trade unionists, activists, and international community in marking International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November by launching our annual “16 Days of Trade Union Activism on Violence Against Women”.

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Blog: Towards freedom and dignity in Myanmar, ILO should lead the global fight

BWI and IUF join the call for the ILO to “take decisive action to hold the military junta accountable for treating the peopleof Myanmar as slaves, in blatant violation of labour standards.” It is time for the ILO to act decisively to protect the rights and dignity of workers in Myanmar.

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BWI Global Climate Justice Summit

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.

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Joint statement: Award of 2034 men’s World Cup to Saudi Arabia risks lives and exposes FIFA’s empty human rights commitments

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Victory: Indonesian forest workers secure sectoral minimum wage hike

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Worker fatality at IFI-funded Balakot Hydropower Project highlights OHS concerns

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Defend democracy: BWI condemns Martial Law in South Korea, lauds workers’ resistance

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