Rights

25 September 2024 09:46

European women workers raring to lead fight for climate justice

 

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...


20 August 2024 09:18

The Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI) has hailed the recent “union access agreement” secured by Unite, the United Kingdom’s leading construction union, as a significant victory for labour rights and a testament to the power of relentless advocacy. Read more...


16 August 2024 04:20

BWI participated in the Biennial Conference of Women Trade Unionists organised by ITUC-Africa, held from 6-8 August 2024 in Cotonou, Benin.Read more...


13 August 2024 04:30

Building on the momentum and inspiration from the recent BWI Global Youth Festival, the BWI Africa & Middle East (BWI AME) is thrilled to announce the establishment of the Regional Youth Think Tank (YTT). This innovative platform will serve as a catalyst for change, ensuring that the voices and visions of young people are clearly articulated and contribute to shaping the future of the region.Read more...


11 August 2024 20:30

To celebrate the 2024 International Youth Day on 12 August, the BWI is calling on its affiliates, partners, and young workers to take action to spread the demand of the BWI Youth to fist up for the planet to build a liveable world! Read more...