Rights

09 October 2024 09:46

Qatar: BWI, WISF, and Ministry of Labour host Community Leaders’ Forum to address migrant workers’ issues

 

On 4 October 2024, the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI), in partnership with Qatar’s Ministry of Labour (MoL) and the Workers Support and Insurance Fund (WSIF), hosted the Community Leaders’ Forum (CLF) in Doha.Read more...


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.
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07 October 2024 10:09

In a vibrant celebration of migrant workers’ rights and contributions, the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI), in partnership with Qatar's Ministry of Labour (MoL) and the Workers' Support and Insurance Fund (WSFI), organised the third edition of the Workers’ Football Cup.Read more...


03 October 2024 06:09

BWI and its partner SASK on 30 September convened at the BWI regional office in Johannesburg, South Africa, to address the expanding landscape of green hydrogen construction projects across the continent.Read more...


02 October 2024 06:31

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...