03 March 2025 07:42
Save the Date: 6th BWI World Congress
In 2026, BWI will convene once again for its 6th World Congress—the highest decision-making body of our global union. This is where we come together to shape our future, strengthen our unity and solidarity, and advance the fight for workers’ rights worldwide.
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25 February 2025 01:58
As we mark the third anniversary of the Russian military invasion of Ukraine, the Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI) and its affiliates continue to stand firmly with the Ukrainian people. We condemn the ongoing Russian aggression and the devastating impact it has had on the lives of Ukrainian workers, as well as the political, economic, social, and ecological toll on the country. We mourn the loss and suffering caused by this brutal conflict.Lire la suite...
24 February 2025 03:59
The International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) latest assessment reveals a persistent and blatant disregard by Myanmar’s military junta for the recommendations made by the ILO Commission of Inquiry (COI). Lire la suite...
21 February 2025 08:23
The BWI-affiliated Turkish Cement, Ceramics, Pottery, and Glass Industry Workers’ Union (ÇİMSE-İŞ) held its 22nd Ordinary General Assembly in Ankara, Türkiye, on 15-16 February under the theme “From Stability to the Future.”Lire la suite...
20 February 2025 11:59
Cyclone Chido struck the island of Mayotte in December 2024, devastating the region situated between the African mainland and Madagascar. The cyclone caused extensive damage to infrastructure, leaving many residents, including BWI members, without adequate housing. The situation worsened with the arrival of Storm Dikeledi, which further disrupted access to essential services and made it increasingly difficult to secure basic necessities.
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17 February 2025 09:55
On the fourth anniversary of the Myanmar military coup, an open letter addressed to Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, ASEAN Chair for 2025, and Special Envoy Tan Sri Othman Hashim, called for decisive action to address the worsening humanitarian and political crisis in Myanmar. Lire la suite...
12 February 2025 08:48
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).Lire la suite...
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 democracyLire la suite...