Democracy and Trade Union Rights are under attack.
More than just a fight
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Democracy thrives when workers have a voice. Protecting labor rights means safeguarding economic justice, freedom, and human dignity. We are facing a large scale assault on workers’ rights. A reactionary wave that seeks to dismantle everything we’ve fought for. The only way forward is through union strength and collective action.
What’s at Stake?
Basic labor rights
Protections won through decades of struggle are being rolled back.
Dangerous working conditions
Deregulation and cost-cutting measures put workers’ health and safety at risk.
Democracy itself at risk
Strong unions mean strong democracies. When labor rights are eroded, so is the power of the people.
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FIFA Report on Qatar 2022
Geneva, 30 November 2024 - FIFA today released the long-awaited Report by the FIFA Sub-Committee on Human Rights & Social Responsibility on remedy and legacy for workers in the context of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The report reviews FIFA’s human rights responsibilities towards the workers who delivered the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Saudi Arabia’s FIFA 2034 World Cup
A flawed human rights assessment of Saudi Arabia’s FIFA 2034 World Cup bid by AS&H Clifford Chance - part of the global partnership of London-based law firm Clifford Chance - leaves the global firm at risk of being linked to abuses which result from the tournament, 11 organisations said today.
Paris 2024 Olympics sets new standards
The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games (OPGs) are heralding a transformative era in the organisation of major sporting events, building on the momentum generated by the Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI) following their groundbreaking work in Qatar.
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Qatar: 2023 Migrant Workers Cup
Many workers reportedly died from heat stress and other work-related causes while building World Cup infrastructure.
Italian unions push for Human Rights
BWI’s leading Italian trade union affiliates discuss the importance of awarding and managing the FIFA World Cup in countries that respect human rights
Russia: 2018 World Cup News Digest
The Digest aims to provide BWI affiliates with latest news regarding the preparations for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, stage of construction of the 2018 World Cup sites
What can be done?
ACT NOW.
SIGN THE PETITION.
Find all resources regarding the cost of mega sporting events.
Here, you'll find policy documents, reports, and key resources on labor exploitation in mega sporting events, corporate and government accountability, workers' testimonies, and the actions needed to demand justice and fair conditions.
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...
