09 July 2018 17:34
World Bank issues guidance notes on the new Environmental and Social Safeguards
New safeguards from the World Bank will help borrower countries uphold fundamental worker rights, decent employment and safe worksites. Lee mas...
28 June 2018 09:35
A new report from the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) finds evidence of widespread exploitation of both women, men, and children in forced labour.Lee mas...
07 May 2018 15:26
April 30 2018 - On the eve of May Day in Doha, close to 200 participants attended the BWI “Community Leaders Forum on Workers’ Welfare in the Construction and Allied Sectors” in Doha, Qatar.Lee mas...
29 April 2018 08:55
For the first time, the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) commemorated International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) in Qatar by supporting the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (ADLSA) 2nd National OSH Conference and participating in various site-level activities to raise awareness on safety and health. Lee mas...
18 May 2017 13:22
In the small town of Cheyyar in Tiruvannamalai district (Tamil Nadu State, India) the TKTMS union mobilised around 800 union members to extend solidarity with the victims of the Cheyyar building collapse.Lee mas...
02 May 2017 12:10
BWI’s affiliate in South Korea condemned the accident and called for the implementation of fundamental measures to prevent future tragedies. Below is the translation of the official statement form the KFCITU. Lee mas...
28 April 2017 09:59
BWI affiliates in India have strongly petitioned the Indian Government to support the listing of Chrysotile Asbestos in the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Procedure for Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade. Lee mas...
27 April 2017 10:39
Construction and Building Material Workers’ union (CBMWU) of Ghana will hold a public awareness in Accra on unions contribution on peace keeping and development for trade unions members and activists and large public.Lee mas...
27 April 2017 10:36
UTBTPBSP in Gabon will have a Work place Campaign on health and safety to create avenue for social dialogue between workers and management around OHS issues.Lee mas...