For several years, TAO has
been working to improve the catering conditions of its most modestly paid
colleagues. This work, often discreet but always determined, is now bearing
fruit: a concrete proposal has been submitted to the administration, with the
unanimous support of the Joint Catering Committee (CPRE).
Thanks to the in-depth
analysis carried out by TAO, the CPRE was able to formulate a clear request: a targeted
subsidy, reducing the price of a main course by €1 to €2 for
approximately 1.300 colleagues, mainly GF I and II contract staff, as
well as interns.
This measure is inspired by
the model in place in Luxembourg (OIL), where a subsidy from the social budget
already guarantees reduced prices in canteens.
The
administration is stalling… but TAO insists.
The administration has acknowledged
it has received our request, but it has indicated it needs more time to analyze
it. This is a cautious response, but one that does not call into question the
relevance of the proposal.
In response, the CPRE – strongly
supported by TAO – has reiterated the importance of acting quickly to
ensure implementation by January 1, 2026 at the latest. The letter addressed to
the administration even proposes direct collaboration to accelerate the next
steps.
A
grassroots initiative, driven by solidarity.
This initiative was launched,
documented, supported, and debated within the CPRE thanks to TAO. The
measure, if accepted, fully embodies the values we uphold:
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Social justice
– Concrete assistance for the most vulnerable colleagues
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Budgetary fairness
– No impact on other employees
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Pragmatism – A solution inspired by an
already established and effective model
We remain mobilized and
confident: TAO will continue to monitor this topic closely,
rigorously, and with the utmost determination until it is accomplished.
Social progress is within
reach for our colleagues—all that remains is to make it official.
Catering for Commission staff
based in Brussels: TAO close to achieving a key breakthrough!
A concrete proposal to reduce
prices for colleagues on the lowest salaries is on the table – thanks to TAO ‘s
commitment. The CPRE supports the initiative, the administration is stalling…
but the mobilization continues.
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