04 June 2020 13:12
BWI adds its voice against Philippines’ new anti-terror law
BWI has added its voice against the “anti-terror” law passed overwhelmingly by the House of Representatives on 3 June, calling the measure a major attack on human rights, particularly trade union rights. Lee mas...
04 June 2020 02:05
"La CGGC a un historique de ce genre de comportement. Dans le projet hydroélectrique voisin de Neelum Jhelum, les travailleurs sont systématiquement privés de leurs droits. Nous sommes également préoccupés par le comportement de CGGC sur le site du barrage de Mohmand", a souligné Adil. Lee mas...
04 June 2020 01:44
To mark its 24th foundation day last 31 May, members of the Central Union of Painters, Plumbers, Electrician and Construction Workers (CUPPEC) planted 15,000 saplings in Nepal’s districts of Bardiya, Nawalparasi, Sarlahi, Kathmandu and Bhaktpur.Lee mas...
03 June 2020 08:08
BWI has released on Wednesday its full COVID-19 report on Asia Pacific covering the situation of the region’s different countries and the wide array of initiatives and interventions done by trade union affiliates.
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03 June 2020 05:04
On 28 May, the third online BWI Pan-European Presidium meeting took place where it decided to adjust to new realities and develop new strategies such as increasing communication capacities, including online presence, and strengthening international solidarity. Lee mas...
03 June 2020 04:30
As Eastern European countries started to gradually ease their lockdown and quarantine measures, the negative impact of COVID-19 on construction workers is put on centerstage. Lee mas...
02 June 2020 12:16
The BWI in Latin America and the Caribbean, together with its trade union affiliates, the Union of Construction Workers (SUNTRACS) of Panama and the Construction Workers Union of the Republic of Argentina (UOCRA), pledged their support to promote decent work for people with disabilities (PWDs) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Lee mas...
02 June 2020 09:55
Social dialogue, collective bargaining and tripartite agreements are some of the key union tactics that stood out on BWI’s latest “How are you?” COVID-19 webinar last 27 May participated by 40 trade unionists from 15 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Lee mas...
02 June 2020 08:55
The Union of Construction, Carpentry and Craft Enterprises Workers in Rwanda (STECOMA) has maximsed different communication platforms and technologies to reach out to it members and continue its important trade union work despite the physical challenges imposed by the COVID-19 lockdown.Lee mas...