Building and Wood Workers’ International makes claimStadium in question is Azteca in Mexico CityFifa has been accused of reneging on a commitment to ensure workers’ safety on World Cup projects by refusing inspectors access to observe conditions inside Mexico’s Azteca Stadium.Representatives from the trade union the Building and Wood Workers’ International say they were told on Monday before a planned visit that they would not be allowed access to the 80,000-capacity venue, which is being renovated for the 2026 World Cup. Continue reading...
FIFA is accused by Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) of blocking a labor inspection at Mexico's Azteca Stadium, a 2026 World Cup venue, reneging on a commitment to ensure worker safety. BWI claims a broader agreement for joint inspections in Mexico, the US, and Canada was negotiated but FIFA pulled out before signing. FIFA states it promotes high labor standards, but BWI argues it's dodging responsibility and hasn't learned from past human rights concerns.
