10 October 2024 05:14
It’s okay not to be okay: BWI marks World Mental Health Day 2024
Today, we mark World Mental Health Day, a reminder of the importance of mental well-being in all aspects of life, including the workplace. The Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) stands with the global trade union movement to highlight that mental health is a critical worker issue. Read more...
09 October 2024 08:47
The war in Ukraine has triggered numerous cascading, long-term impacts, one of which is the looming environmental disaster caused by uncontrolled asbestos exposure. This poses significant health risks, not only for residents but also for those involved in the reconstruction efforts.
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07 October 2024 09:34
To mark World Day for Decent Work, the Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI) launched, on 7 October, the documentary titled "Below the Surface: Silent Death in the Stone Industry." This was produced in collaboration with the Netherlands Trade Union Confederation (FNV) and with the support of the Union of Workers in the Industries of Extraction, Processing and Trade of Marble, Granite, and Limestone of the State of Espírito Santo (SINDIMÁRMORE).Read more...
24 September 2024 07:29
On 13 September 2024, BWI in collaboration with Solidar gathered 18 participants from eight of its affiliates based in East Africa for an asbestos-themed workshop. Read more...
17 July 2024 10:51
In a pioneering move, the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA), affiliated with the Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI), has unveiled an innovative "Heat Wave Insurance System" designed to combat the devastating effects of extreme heat on women workers in the informal sector. Read more...
16 July 2024 04:12
The BWI-affiliated National Union of Building and Construction Workers (NUBCW) has condemned the inadequate safety measures at construction sites following the tragic death of four workers who were buried alive after a cliff collapse in Antipolo, Rizal.
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11 July 2024 05:09
In a significant step towards enhancing workers’ health and safety, the French government has extended the compensation scheme for construction and public works (BTP) workers to include work stoppages due to heatwaves.Read more...
02 July 2024 04:31
Members of the Southern Africa Construction Network (SACONET) attended the joint BWI and 3F Climate Change Workshop held last 19-21 June 2024 in South Africa.Read more...
18 June 2024 07:23
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that the Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI) extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the migrant workers who tragically lost their lives in the fire incident in Mangaf, Kuwait. Read more...