12 February 2025 08:48
Myanmar: BWI slams military-backed fake unions’ attempt to mislead workers
The State Administration Council (SAC) has orchestrated a devious scheme to undermine the Confederation of Trade Unions Myanmar (CTUM) by promoting a puppet organisation, the Myanmar Labour Confederation (MLC).Read more...
10 February 2025 11:17
The Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI), representing 12 million workers in construction, building materials, wood and forestry sectors affiliated to 351 trade unions across 117 countries, firmly rejects the proposal to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza and stands in solidarity with our affiliate, the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions (PGFTU) construction branch, in demanding the right of Palestinian workers to rebuild their homes, communities, and future on their own land.
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01 February 2025 08:57
Today marks four years since Myanmar’s military junta seized power for itself and crushed democracyRead more...
24 January 2025 12:34
Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) General Secretary Ambet Yuson welcomed affiliates and allies to 2025 with a call for more solidarity and decisive action.Read more...
23 January 2025 00:04
BWI mourns the sudden passing of Nathu Singh Negi, Office Assistant at the BWI South Asia Office, on 20 January 2025, at the age of 54.Read more...
16 December 2024 05:19
The Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) stands in unwavering solidarity with the South Korean trade unions and working people, who have achieved a historic milestone in the fight for democracy, social justice, and human rights.Read more...
16 December 2024 04:57
The Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) warmly congratulates Mariano Hoya on his election as General Secretary of the Federation of Industry, Construction, and Agriculture (UGT FICA).Read more...
13 December 2024 14:35
Aksi Kamisan on 5 September 2024 took place opposite the Indonesian Presidential Palace. Aksi Kamisan is a weekly demonstration held every Thursday evening to demand the fulfilment of the Indonesian President’s promise to locate activists who were abducted during the New Order regime.Read more...
11 December 2024 04:26
Statement of the Building and Woodworkers' International (BWI) on International Human Rights Day 2024
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