Comité Mundial de la ICM en preparativos finales para el Congreso

Après deux années de restrictions pandémiques, les membres du Conseil mondial de l'IBB se sont réunis pour une réunion en présentiel de deux jours les 26 et 27 avril à Genève, en Suisse. Le Conseil a passé en revue les principaux programmes de l'IBB et a approuvé les derniers préparatifs du 5è Congrès mondial qui se tiendra à Madrid, en Espagne, du 4 au 7 octobre 2022.


The board meeting began by discussing the latest international issues that affect BWI’s affiliates and workers worldwide. This was led by PROFBUD President Vasyl Andreyev and Building Workers’ Federation General Secretary Sandar Phyo. Andreyev and Sandar addressed the Board online and gave the latest on the Ukrainian workers’ resistance against the invasion and the conduct of humanitarian work, and the Myanmar people’s struggle to reclaim democracy. 


A esto le siguió la aprobación por parte del Comité al tema y logotipo del Congreso Mundial de la ICM. La ICM ha elegido el eslogan “Vamos”, un término en español que indica la urgencia del llamado a la acción que el Congreso envía a sus organizaciones afiliadas. Le sigue el mensaje "Organicémonos Más Allá de las Fronteras", el cual reitera el principio del internacionalismo, en particular la necesidad de intensificar la construcción de un sindicalismo global, y subraya el imperativo de romper las barreras que promueven la desigualdad de género, de acceso a la digitalización y de situación laboral. 


To identify the various aspects of its strategic actions for the next Congress period, the message “For the People. For Peace. For the Planet” was added to highlight the wholistic role of trade unions in societies and the global arena.


For the logo, the five (5) lines of dots indicate the five (5) regions where BWI is present at, while the colour scheme represents trade unionism, the climate and environment, forest and wood industries, the women’s movement, the building materials and construction sectors and our blue planet. The myriad of colours also pays homage to Spain, the vibrant country which will host BWI’s 5th Congress.  


The Board also tackled BWI’s 2023-2026 strategic plan. It decided that the plan’s convergence points must focus on climate justice, inclusive trade unions, safe and healthy workers, globalised rights, and equal future.

 

Posteriormente, el Secretario General de la ICM, Ambet Yuson, presentó un informe sobre las actividades de la ICM para el periodo de 2021-2022. Destacó importantes logros y avances en las campañas para reconocer la Salud y Seguridad en Trabajo (SST) como un derecho fundamental, derechos de las mujeres y la igualdad de género, empoderamiento de la juventud, deporte y trabajo decente, derechos de trabajadores y trabajadoras migrantes, silvicultura y los esquemas de certificación, participación de las multinacionales, justicia climática y futuro del trabajo. 


Likewise, a 73-page report covering BWI’s activities from 2018 to 2022 was presented to the Board for approval. The report, which focused on BWI’s convergence points, will be forwarded to affiliates on 15 June. A shorter and more popular version, including interviews and photos, will be submitted at a later date.


Amendments to BWI’s Statutes were also proposed and presented to the Board for endorsement, particularly on associated membership, length of congress period and electronic voting, role and size of the presidium, completion of youth structures in regional structures, and securing 1/3 women representation in statutory bodies.

 

Resolutions on climate (3), future of work and youth (2), gender (2), solidarity actions (4), multinationals, IFAs and IFIs (3), social protection and mental health (2) were also proposed for endorsement to the Board.  


The World Board meeting concluded with a solemn ceremony commemorating the life and memory of Jin Sook Lee, BWI’s beloved and much missed former Global Campaign Director.