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Trade Unions in 🇧🇪 Belgium

Aggregated from FPS Employment (FOD WASO), ENAC, and 2024 Social Election results.

ACV-CSC

Algemeen Christelijk Vakverbond / Confédération des Syndicats Chrétiens

Confederation of Christian Trade Unions

Belgium's largest union, following the Christian-social tradition.

Critical Christian Democratic / Center Aviation Rail +3 more
👥 ~1.5M members
🏭 5 sectors

ABVV-FGTB

Algemeen Belgisch Vakverbond / Fédération Générale du Travail de Belgique

General Labour Federation of Belgium

Second-largest union, known for militant action and socialist roots.

Critical Socialist / Left-wing Rail (SNCB/NMBS) Heavy Industry +2 more
👥 ~1.5M members
🏭 4 sectors

ACLVB-CGSLB

Algemene Centrale der Liberale Vakbonden van België / Centrale Générale des Syndicats Libéraux de Belgique

General Confederation of Liberal Trade Unions of Belgium

The Liberal union, representing about 10% of the unionized workforce.

High Liberal / Center-right Retail Services +2 more
👥 ~310K members
🏭 4 sectors