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They carry our voice, our vision, and our collective strength. Through them we show what we stand for, what we fight for, and the change we believe in. Each action is a step forward, each message a spark of transformation. Together, these campaigns shine as proof of our unity and our will to shape a better world.
Active Campaigns
Climate Change
Heat Stress Campaign
Protecting workers and leading the just transition.
The report showed that BWI trade union affiliates from different regions across the world are engaged in various climate justice activities from workers’ protection, organising and training and coalition-building, to social dialogues and campaigns. BWI said that the report will aid its new “Strategic Plan” to make climate change and the just transition to a green economy as its top priorities.
Temperatures
above 30º
At temperatures above 30ºC, the risk of work-related accidents increases by 10-15%, and above 38ºC, risks escalate even further.
490 billion labor hours
In 2022 alone, 490 billion labor hours were lost due to heat stress, a 43% increase from the 1991-2000 average.
23% of workers exposed
In the EU are exposed to high temperatures for at least a quarter of their working hours. In construction, this rises to 45%.
ACT NOW.
SIGN THE PETITION.
Find all resources regarding the human cost of heat stress.
Here, you'll find policy documents, reports, and key resources on heat stress in the workplace, including: The impact of extreme heat on workers' health and safety. Corporate and government accountability in protecting workers from dangerous conditions. And regulations and policies addressing heat stress in different countries and industries.
Adapting to the Heat – 2025 Edition
A comprehensive report on existing global responses to protect workers in construction, building materials, wood, and forestry industries from rising temperatures (June 2025).
TOO HOT TO WORK
Eyes on the campaign goals focusing on extreme heat and its impact on workers, its global mitigation, and BWI actions toward COP30 and BWI 6th World Congress.
Protecting Migrant Workers in an Overheating Planet
A policy paper serving as a comprehensive guide on how governments and global industry leaders can implement measures to safeguard the rights of migrant workers in the face of escalating climate impacts (November 2023).
HEAT UP WORKERS RIGHTS MEDIA RESOURCES
Posters, factsheets, videos, etc...
Heat Stress Watch
Stories of change
The voices that matters
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RAINFOREST ALLIANCE
Protecting workers and leading the just transition.
The report showed that BWI trade union affiliates from different regions across the world are engaged in various climate justice activities from workers’ protection, organising and training and coalition-building, to social dialogues and campaigns. BWI said that the report will aid its new “Strategic Plan” to make climate change and the just transition to a green economy as its top priorities.
Temperatures
above 30º
At temperatures above 30ºC, the risk of work-related accidents increases by 10-15%, and above 38ºC, risks escalate even further.
490 billion labor hours
In 2022 alone, 490 billion labor hours were lost due to heat stress, a 43% increase from the 1991-2000 average.
23% of workers exposed
In the EU are exposed to high temperatures for at least a quarter of their working hours. In construction, this rises to 45%.
Find all resources regarding the rainforest alliance.
Here, you'll find policy documents, reports, and key resources on the rainforest alliance in the workplace, including: The campaign, titled "Rainforests Thrive with Their People: Stop Exploitation Now!
Launch of the Rainforest Alliance
Forging a united front of trade unions from BWI affiliates in rainforest countries across Latin America, Africa and Asia Pacific for rainforest protection (November 2024).
TOO HOT TO WORK
Eyes on the campaign goals focusing on extreme heat and its impact on workers, its global mitigation, and BWI actions toward COP30 and BWI 6th World Congress.
Protecting Migrant Workers in an Overheating Planet
A policy paper serving as a comprehensive guide on how governments and global industry leaders can implement measures to safeguard the rights of migrant workers in the face of escalating climate impacts (November 2023).
HEAT UP WORKERS RIGHTS MEDIA RESOURCES
Posters, factsheets, videos, etc...
