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FIFA Partners with BWI to Enhance Worker Conditions

10/23/2025

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FIFA has signed a five-year agreement with Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) to improve working conditions for workers in FIFA tournament infrastructure, aiming for accountability across future tournaments.
The agreement was formalized by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and BWI President Per-Olof Sjöö.
It includes joint labor inspections, training programs, and annual progress reports.
BWI has raised concerns about FIFA awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia.

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FIFA has signed a five-year agreement with Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) to improve working conditions for workers in FIFA tournament infrastructure, aiming for accountability across future tournaments.
The agreement was formalized by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and BWI President Per-Olof Sjöö.
It includes joint labor inspections, training programs, and annual progress reports.
BWI has raised concerns about FIFA awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia.