Who are we?

The Algemene Centrale ABVV West-Vlaanderen is a division of the Algemene Centrale, one of the union federations of the ABVV. As a socialist trade union , we defend the rights and interests of workers in construction, industry and services. We guarantee quality service.

Our team in the various offices consists of social consultants, administrative staff and union secretaries. Together, we stand strong for fair wages, safe working conditions and social protection.

Together we stand strong for fair wages, safe working conditions and social protection.

AC ABVV West-Vlaanderen

What do we do?

As the Algemene Centrale ABVV West-Vlaanderen, we are committed to fair working conditions and social justice. We represent and defend the individual and collective interests of blue-collar and white-collar in these sectors:

Construction
Concrete industry
Tiles
Bricks

Chemistry
Plastics Processing Industry in West Flanders
Wood
Glass
Textile
Clothing and garment manufacturing
Laundries
Textile recovery
Tailors
Paper and cardboard processing
Timber trade – Sawmills
Paper recovery
Resource recovery
Tobacco
Leather

Service vouchers maids
Cleaning
Security

Sheltered and Social Workplaces
Interim
Hairdressers, fitness and Beauty Care
Paritary Committee 100 (blue collars)

Can't find your sector?

Can’t find your sector in the list above? Then it doesn’t fall under the AC, but under another professional federation of the ABVV. Find your federation here, along with its offices and opening hours.

Questions about your unemployment file?

Contact the ABVV unemployment service in your area.

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Our Approach

Our service is aimed at workers and rests on two main pillars, namely individual service and social dialogue.

The individual service to our members.

Our social consultants are ready to help you with:

If something is not right, we intervene to ensure you get what you are entitled to. Make an appointment with one of our employees.

The social dialogue.

Trade union activities in companies are essential. Our union secretaries support the delegates and militants in their trade union work. Together, we strive for better salary and working conditions and fight for more social and economic justice.

Not yet a member of our union?