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Your Career at the Commission

USB - Commission

10 January, 2026

Conference: new civil servants, young civil servants, your career at the Commission When : Friday, 16 January 2026, de 12h30 à 14h00 Where : online in Zoom FREE and OPEN to all EU staff,…

USB Newly Elected Bureau and Executive Committee

USB

12 December, 2025

We’re happy to announce that our new Bureau and Executive Committee have now been elected! A big thank-you to everyone who took part in the process — by voting, standing…

2025 Annual update

USB - Consilium

27 November, 2025

Joint index (= cost of living changes, Belgium/Luxembourg) +2.5 % Specific indicator (= change in purchasing power of national civil servants) +0.5 % 2025 update +3.0 % Pension contribution +1.0…

US Flash November 2025

USB - Consilium

26 November, 2025

You will find the following topics in this edition: – Promotion exercise 2025 – Mobility contribution – Certification exercise – Carry – over of leave PROMOTION EXERCISE 2025 Union Syndicale…

A very UNCOURTEOUS Courtesy Visit, But For What Purpose?

USB - Agencies

24 October, 2025

The courtesy visit of Mr. Quest and Mr. Roques to the 3000 staff members of the six Executive Agencies of the European Union left a bitter taste in the mouths of…

PROMOTIONS 2025 : First exercise after the legal victory won by Union Syndicale

USB - Consilium

21 October, 2025

Congratulations to all the colleagues promoted this year: a well-deserved reward for your commitment and efforts in serving our institution and thus contributing to European construction. An opaque and obsolete…

USB in Court

USB - Commission

15 October, 2025

USB defends your rights: The reduction in travel allowances, caused by a ruling from the Court of Justice of the EU, unfairly penalizes colleagues on delegation. Despite our warnings, the EEAS…

Certification Exercise 2025 / 2026

USB

17 September, 2025

For those who missed the live session, the video recording is now available below with English subtitle The certification exercise 2025-2026 was launched. It will allow 50 colleagues to…

Auditory health at work: Silence does not protect!

USB - Commission

1 July, 2025

Recognition at long last A significant step has just been taken in recognising the auditory risks associated with working in a digital environment. Some pathologies, unfortunately developed by our fellow…

Warning For Your Security Clearance !

USB - Commission

26 June, 2025

Dear Colleagues, As part of our commitment as a trade union, Union Syndicale continues to stand up for fair and equal treatment for all staff. We would like to share…

How To Fill Out The Belgian Tax Declaration Online

USB - Commission

13 June, 2025

Video recording of the webinar is now available below. Many of you have recently received an invitation to fill out a Belgian tax declaration. For most of you, this will…

Everything you want to know about your career at the Commission

27 May, 2025

For those of you who couldn’t be there, the recorded version is now available. You will find the video below. Conference: new civil servants, young civil servants, your career at…