Who we are
We represent all workers in the maritime sectors, port workers, airfreight handling workers, freight and passenger transport and logistics. We negotiate the social benefits for the sector you work in.
For example, we try to improve pay and working conditions for everyone. Below is a summary of the various sectors with the Joint Representation Committees for which BTB has authority.
| Sector | Joint Representation Committee |
Social Security Code |
| Internal shipping | 139.00 | 021 |
| Merchant shipping | 316.00 | -- |
| Sea fishing | 143.00 | 086 |
| Ports Port of Antwerp Port of Ghent Port of Brussels/Vilvoorde Port of Ostend/Nieuwpoort Port of Zeebrugge/Bruges |
301 |
|
| Trade in fuels | 127.00 | 091 |
| Busses & Coaches | 140.01 | 085 |
| Taxis | 140.02 | 068 |
| Road haulage & Logistics | 140.03 | 083 |
| Airport airfreight handlig | 140.04 | 083 |
| Removals | 140.05 | 084 |
BTB believes international solidarity is important, which is why we are members of the ETF – European Transport Federation and the ITF – International Transport Workers' Federation)