A study by Santé publique France reveals that construction workers are up to 10 times more exposed to noise and pollutants, leading to higher risks. Between 2019 and 2022, the sector accounted for 15% of work accidents resulting in time off and 20% of work-related deaths.
Two Kurdish construction workers have filed a criminal complaint alleging mistreatment by police during detention after attending Nevruz celebrations in İstanbul.
The Irish government has spent over €400,000 in the past two years on a campaign to attract construction workers back to Ireland. However, no metrics have been gathered to assess the campaign's effectiveness.
Four construction workers, including three Kosovar Albanians and one Bosnian, died tragically in Vienna's Alsergrund district when scaffolding collapsed, burying them under freshly poured concrete.
Drivers in the Zlín region should expect complications starting Monday due to another road closure. Construction workers will begin repairs on the busy road between Uherské Hradiště and Bílovice towards Zlín.
Swiss trade unions are increasingly encouraging members to engage in labor disputes, with a strategic paper advocating for seeking and escalating conflicts, as seen with bus drivers, construction workers, and civil servants.
Hong Kong police have arrested three construction workers on suspicion of stealing HK$90,000 (US$11,510) worth of gold jewellery from Tai Po's Wang Fuk Court.
The 5th Meeting of Croatian Chamber of Trades and Crafts builders in Bjelovar is addressing the critical shortage of construction workers, alongside topics like energy renovation and occupational safety. Over 200 participants are attending the event.
Three construction workers describe experiences of harassment from their bosses, including one manager who sent hundreds of offensive messages to subordinates, highlighting a pervasive issue in the industry.
A building workers federation has voiced opposition to the use of welfare board funds for government projects, including proposed residential schools and skill development academies for construction workers' children.
Construction workers at the University of Oklahoma uncovered human remains during a building project, prompting an investigation. No criminal activity is suspected.
The Clintons have appeared before the US Epstein probe, Sinn Féin has selected a by-election candidate, and Ireland faces a significant need for more construction workers.
Following a winter break, construction workers have resumed work on a busy roundabout in Liberec, Czech Republic, which will close access to the nearby Kunratická housing estate from April 1st and affect 20,000 cars daily.
Four construction workers have died and a fifth 45-year-old worker is in critical condition after undergoing emergency surgery following a scaffolding collapse. A union is demanding a full investigation into the incident.
The Chief Minister announced 62 new Labour Residential Schools for children of workers registered with the KBOCWWB, who are studying in classes 6 to 12
Construction workers are continuing the reconstruction of Smíchov railway station in Prague, with the first phase of the new transport terminal expected to be completed in October.