02 October 2024 06:31
Holding the line for women leadership: The inspiring journey of Lea Rugambage
This month, we share the story of Lea Rugambage, whose inspiring journey demonstrates that consistency and dedication are essential for any leadership role.
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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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30 September 2024 08:10
Sabri bin Umar, an Indonesian migrant worker in Malaysia from Bone Makassar, traveled over 6,500 kilometers to share his story at the BWI Asia-Pacific Regional Conference held in Malaysia last 12 September 2024. His journey, both physical and emotional, is one marked by resilience, hardship, and a relentless pursuit of justice.Read more...
25 September 2024 10:11
BWI’s European Youth Committee convened for its 6th meeting, bringing together five (5) committee members and five (5) observers to discuss pressing challenges affecting young workers across the region.Read more...
25 September 2024 09:46
BWI’s European Women’s Committee (ECW) on 23 September met in the historical city Sofia, Bulgaria to celebrate the many achievements of women trade unionists in the past and present, and identify the key battles the future.Read more...
19 September 2024 07:10
In a world that is constantly changing economically, socially and politically, the BWI-affiliated MANWU stands as a beacon of strength and solidarity for workers in Namibia.Read more...
17 September 2024 05:30
The United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner in Brussels, Belgium on 10 September 2024 hosted a workshop which carried the theme "International Workshop on Business and Human Rights in Africa: Advancing Responsible Business Conduct within an International Context." Representing the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) was Boitumelo Tsotetsi, Gender and Project Coordinator for Africa and the Middle East. Read more...
14 September 2024 10:26
The second and final day of the 5th BWI Asia-Pacific Regional Conference concluded with a strong condemnation of the Australian government’s overreach in controlling the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU).
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06 September 2024 09:17
BWI fully supports the MEBSCA workers, and the trade union Unite the Union in their fight and legitimate demand to restore the payment of the first hour of ‘travel time’ – employers can not use austerity measures as a long-term excuse for withholding benefits.Read more...