union associations Belgium

The Walloon Union of Enterprises (UWE) is the organization of private employers that works to ensure the prosperity of Wallonia by establishing and supporting an environment and framework that enable the creation and development of competitive and sustainable businesses.

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...

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.

...The IEW Federation is an "environmental union" that advocates for better protection and management of the quality of our natural and built environment at all levels. With the legitimacy granted by its 150 member associations, IEW fights for sustainable development and combats environmental harm, whether at the local, regional, federal, or even European level. Its actions aim to integrate the environment into all sectoral policies, alongside social, economic, and cultural dimensions, particularly by ensuring that the environment is more included in legal texts and political choices.

The EWA (Walloon Aerospace Companies) brings together 60 Walloon companies in the aerospace sector (including AMOS, SABCA, SONACA, TECHSPACE AERO, THALES...). These companies are involved in the research, development, and production of fuselage components, engines, electronic systems, and software, as well as in the repair, maintenance, and modernization of aircraft, helicopters, and engines. The ...

...), 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.

The CSC defends the interests of all workers, regardless of their status, whether they are active or inactive, in companies, services, institutions, and throughout society. The CSC advocates for the individual and collective interests of its members in the areas of: work, income, social protection, and quality of life. The CSC is a free and independent union in relation to employer organizations...

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 UEA (European Union of Furniture) is an organization that connects the furniture industry with various stakeholders in the market.

... 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).

...Belgian Union of Central Heating, Sanitary, Air Conditioning Installers and Related Professions. ICS stands for 'Installers in Central Heating and Sanitary' and was born from the merger of UBIC (Belgian Union of Central Heating Installers) and CCS (Sanitary Construction Confederation). As a member of ICS, you are automatically a member of the National Confederation of Construction. This...

...Professional Union of Transport & Logistics. The UPTR's primary mission is to represent and inform Belgian transporters and logistics providers. As a national professional federation, the UPTR tirelessly defends the interests of economic players in the Transport & Logistics sector. In all matters (economic, fiscal, social, environmental, etc.) and regardless of its interlocutors (unions...

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.

... 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.

The UCM is the main French-speaking employers' organization committed to defending independents and business leaders. The UCM offers SMEs a diverse range of services: - Employers' organization. - Business support services. - Business counter. - Social insurance fund. - Social secretariat. - Family allowances fund. - Environmental service.

The Provincial Association of Pig Breeders of HAINAUT, an official organization recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, was established on January 25, 1961, at the initiative of the breeders in the province. Its main missions include managing genealogical records and improving the genetics of pig species. The association contributes to organizing meetings, competitions, professional trips, and ...

The family is pluralistic and democratic, compiled and committed to all families in Flanders and Brussels. The family offers a wide range of services. Our organization provides numerous services, each with its own specialization. Thus, as a member of the social and legal service, you can address questions and complaints concerning your family. Our service consumers focus each year on training sess...

The FBAA advocates for the interests of private operators with the relevant authorities through its regional representations, namely the CFA (Francophone Council of Bus and Coach Operators and Travel Organizers) and the VRA (Flemish Council of Coach Operators and Travel Organizers). In the Walloon Region, the CFA serves as the point of contact with the relevant authorities regarding regular servic...

...AUDA is the abbreviation for "Association for the Use and Defense of the Ardennes Ham Designation." As a Non-Profit Association (A.S.B.L.), it was established in 1996 to facilitate the application for the registration of Ardennes Ham as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) with the relevant authorities of the European Union. This reason was significant enough to overcome rivalries and...