professional federations- associations and unions Belgium

... unite all the capabilities, ideas, experiences, and strengths that are currently too dispersed. The Federation, which gathers most professional associations and has been the guardian of the country’s architectural values since 1905, implements a regional approach to its actions to emphasize that the professional interests of architects and architectural quality are priority and inseparable objectives.

... driving force of tomorrow's trade unionism! The FGTB, General Federation of Belgian Labor, is a union structured around 3 interregional bodies, in accordance with the federal structure of the Belgian state. Additionally, it includes 16 regional branches (which group members by geographical area) and 6 professional federations (which group members by sector of activity).

BELGAQUA is the Belgian federation for the water sector. BELGAQUA ensures: 1° monitoring of scientific and technical developments in the field of drinking water production and distribution 2° the exchange of information and professional experiences among its members 3° participation in standardization work, both at the national level (NBN: Belgian Standardization Bureau) and international level...

...CIB Flanders – officially the Confederation of Real Estate Professions Flanders – represents the Flemish real estate agency sector. Our professional organization has over 1,400 members, representing more than 50% of the real estate offices in Flanders or 75% of the sector's revenue. In addition to real estate agents, other professions such as property managers, developers, and experts also find a home within our organization. This includes everyone active in commercial and tourism real estate. Our members can rely on extensive services, a large network, and advocacy at all levels.

CONCORD is the European Confederation of NGOs for Emergency and Development. Its 18 networks of international NGOs and 28 national associations, along with one associate member, represent 1,800 European NGOs to the European Union. Mission: CONCORD works to ensure that: The European Union and its member states are fully committed to and implement a comprehensive and coherent policy towards...

The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) represents the pharmaceutical industry operating in Europe. EFPIA is the voice of 1900 companies engaged in the research, development, and delivery of new medicines that improve health and quality of life in the EU. The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most regulated sectors in the world across all its activities...

CECIMO is the European Association of the Machine Tool Industries, bringing together 15 national Associations of Machine Tool Builders, which represent approximately 1500 industrial enterprises in Europe, over 80% of which are SMEs. CECIMO defends the common interests of its members, particularly in relation to authorities and associations. CECIMO also promotes the European Machine Tool...

The Belgian Petroleum Federation (FPB) is the official spokesperson for the main oil companies active in refining and distribution in Belgium. It fulfills this role towards public authorities, associations, and the public on matters of common interest for the sector. The FPB represents 11 members, including 3 refineries, 7 petroleum distribution companies, and 2 storage companies. Thus, the FPB covers 100% of the refining capacity and nearly 80% of fuel and heating oil sales in Belgium.

Feprabel is the federation of Insurance Intermediaries and Financial Intermediaries in Belgium. Its role is to represent and defend the interests of these professions. As a recognized professional federation, Feprabel enjoys the attention and recognition of political authorities, official bodies, and financial groups in the sector. The contacts it maintains with the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), the Insurance Commission, and the Joint Commission 307 are therefore numerous and significant.

The Belgian Textile Care Federation, abbreviated as FBT, is a professional umbrella federation at the federal level. It represents around 400 active members in the textile care sector in the broadest sense. On our website, you can search for a textile care professional in your area, find tips for textile maintenance, or access important industry information.

...FEE's objectives include analyzing and contributing to the evolution of professional, regulatory, and public policies affecting the profession, ensuring timely information to member organizations, and providing leadership in representing the profession. FEE also promotes cooperation among its member organizations.

ACV-CSC METEA is the largest national industry union that advocates for the interests of all workers in the metal and textile sectors. We are active in 23 sectors with 10,000 activists, 220,000 members, and all workers. ACV-CSC METEA fights for: a more humane and supportive society, better salary and working conditions, a fair and equitable social security system, more well-being, and greater consideration for all workers and their representatives.

FEDIEX, the Federation of the Extractive and Transformative Industry of Belgium Fediex is the professional federation that brings together all Belgian companies active in the extraction and transformation of non-combustible rocks. It addresses socio-economic aspects, environmental concerns, workplace safety, product quality, training in the use of civil explosives... and also publishes a wealth of general information about the extractive industry.

...The Lion's Circle brings together businesses from the province of Brabant Wallon in Belgium. The goal is to connect entrepreneurs from the same region so they can do business together. Our network of companies organizes events to allow different stakeholders to meet and get to know each other: lunches, conferences, debates, evenings, company visits, etc. Promoting local commerce in a spirit of friendliness and sharing should be the aim of every new member who joins the Lion's Circle.

... - Providing useful information for its members. - Protecting professional ethics. - Ensuring a high level of professionalism. - Promoting correct professional conduct. Expedition and transport matters include, among other things, receiving, weighing, inspecting, sampling, transporting, various processing, storing, clearing in and out, insuring all goods, maritime and inland shipping charters, sending by rail, road, sea, air, multimodal transport, and managing the overall logistics of goods flows.

Voka - Chamber of Commerce East Flanders aims to be the most representative, leading, interprofessional, and independent business organization in East Flanders. Voka East Flanders seeks to create an optimal framework for successful entrepreneurship as the closest and most influential professional network of entrepreneurs and as the representative organization of businesses in East Flanders, thereby fundamentally contributing to the prosperity and well-being of its region.

... organization has a significant network of offices spread throughout Belgium. Here, you will find answers to all your administrative, financial, and legal questions. As a member of your federation, you are also automatically a member of the Scientific and Technical Center for Construction (CSTC). This center is composed of a battalion of experts in all disciplines related to construction. It provides you with a wealth of standards and technical documents available on their website www.cstc.be.

...assistance with formalities, particularly through the business portal Formalis. The Confederation of Construction showcases its members and their expertise through the website www.produbatiment.be aimed at individuals with construction projects, as well as through nationwide public events such as the Open Construction Sites Day. It is also present at the most important construction fairs to promote its members.

The European Banking Federation (EBF) is an association that represents the interests of banks within the European Union. It serves as a forum where members share their practices, discuss proposals and legislative initiatives, in order to adopt common positions. The EBF has approximately 5,000 members of all sizes.

...), the FGTB (General Federation of Belgian Labor) aims to maintain strong social security, social dialogue, and labor rights at the federal level. Our union currently has 1,517,500 members. At the FGTB, we advocate for a working world that prioritizes social concerns and the interests of workers. We reject an economic and financial system that is solely profit-driven.

... EU institutions for advice on policies and the implementation of support programs for renewable energies in heating and cooling - to promote solar thermal heating and cooling in Europe to achieve the goal of 1m2 of collector area for every European by 2020 - to support its members when dealing with institutions, EU programs, and policies regarding solar thermal issues.

... to address environmental, trade, and other important issues. Our mission, however, is to promote glass packaging and glass recycling. This is a vital mission, as glass will slowly disappear if no one pays attention to it. In clear terms, glass contributes to a better life and a better world overall.

...The ESF is the main European support mechanism for employment: it aims to help individuals find better quality jobs and to provide more equitable career prospects for all EU citizens. To achieve this, it invests in Europe's human capital – workers, youth, and all job seekers. With a budget of 10 billion euros per year, the ESF enhances the employment prospects of millions of Europeans, paying particular attention to those who face the greatest challenges in finding a job.

...economic and financial institutions, and the political world. It serves as a constructive counter-power aimed at fostering a solidarity-based and democratic society, not only politically but also equally in social, economic, and cultural aspects.

... workers; to establish titles for obtaining the union bonus for employees; to ensure the management and payment of the supplement to the unemployment scheme with company complement RCC for workers; to manage and set up files regarding supplementary pensions (sectoral pension plan); to calculate the reimbursement of the intervention in the context of economic unemployment; to co-finance certain training activities for at-risk groups.

Union of Electricians. ELOYA, the federation closest to your profession, provides you with a team of specialists to assist you administratively and technically, as well as to defend your interests. For over 80 years, through its actions and achievements, ELOYA has truly enhanced the entire profession and energetically defends the interests of ALL ELECTRICIANS in general, and of ITS MEMBERS in particular. ELOYA brings together no fewer than 1,600 professionals active in the Belgian electrotechnical sector, giving it a decisive voice in decision-making concerning this sector.

The ANPEB, the federation closest to your profession, provides you with a team of specialists to assist you administratively and technically, as well as to defend your interests. For over 75 years, through its actions and achievements, the ANPEB has truly enhanced the entire profession and energetically defended the interests of all electricians in general, and its members in particular. The...

... franchise, as well as in strengthening the label of authentic franchises, which guarantees quality and ethics, thus ensuring credibility with public authorities, franchisors, franchisees, and prospective franchisees.

The non-profit organization FEBIAC is the Belgian federation of the Automotive and Cycle Industry. It has over a hundred years of experience. It represents manufacturers and importers of road transport means (cars, commercial vehicles, motorized two-wheelers, bicycles) and their subcontractors in Belgium, at the European, international, federal, and regional levels.

... 42 billion steel cans). While more than half of this production is used in the fast moving consumer goods industry, primarily in food and drink, the applications of Steel for Packaging are vast, covering virtually the entire range of industrial and consumer products from chemicals in high pressurized aerosols to vacuum sealed baby milk powder.