Building and Wood Workers’ International

History and Membership
– Established in 2005 through the merger of IFBWW and WFBW
– Has 350 member organizations in 135 countries
– Represents over 12 million workers

Organization
– Based in Geneva, Switzerland
– Regional and Project Offices in various countries
– Works closely with ITUC and other global union federations
– Holds World Congress every four years

Leadership
– General Secretaries: Anita Normark (2005), Hör Ambet Yuson (2009)
– Presidents: Klaus Wiesehügel (2005), Per-Olof Sjöö (2013)

Recognition and Status
– Special Consultative Status to the Economic and Social Committee of the United Nations

References and External Links
– Membership information available on BWI website
– Organized labour portal
– Building and Wood Workers International website
– Coordinates: 46°11’21’N 6°7’58’E Source:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building_and_Wood_Workers%27_International

Building and Wood Workers' International (Wikipedia)

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The Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI) is the global union federation of democratic and free trade unions in the building, building materials, wood, forestry and allied industries.

BWI

Building and Wood Workers' International
Founded	December 9, 2005
Headquarters	Geneva, Switzerland
Location	International
Members	12 million in 135 countries (206)
Key people	Per-Olof Sjöö, president
Website	www.bwint.org