TAO - The Independents
staff committee
elections 2025
Voting ends in :
Don’t miss your chance to make a difference!
Proposals
NEXT GENERATION TELEWORK
The future of work is flexible. Discover how TAO is shaping telework for a smarter, more balanced workplace!
JSIS/SICKNESS INSURANCE FUND
Your health, your rights! See TAO’s proposals to ensure fair and comprehensive coverage for all.
JOB PROFILES NOT ELIGIBLE TO TELEWORK
Telework for some, fairness for all! Find out how TAO is advocating for equity in workplace policies.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Innovation must be ethical and inclusive! Explore TAO’s vision for AI at the European Commission.
STAFF CATEGORIES: AD, AST, AST-SC, AT/CA
Every role matters! Discover TAO’s commitment to fair opportunities across all staff categories.
HR MANAGEMENT
A workplace that values its people. Learn how TAO plans to improve career prospects and work conditions.
NURSERY NURSES
Caring for those who care for our children. See TAO’s fight for better recognition and working conditions!
DRIVERS
On the road, but not forgotten! Find out how TAO supports better conditions and career perspectives for drivers.
CATERING SERVICES AT THE HEART OF STAFF
Quality food, fair prices! TAO is pushing for better canteens—see what’s on the menu!
PARENTAL LEAVE MUST BE EQUATED TO MATERNITY LEAVE
Equality starts with parenthood! Discover TAO’s push for fair parental leave rights.
TALENT 55+ PROGRAM
Experience is an asset! See how TAO plans to make the most of in-house expertise for a stronger institution.
EUROPEAN SCHOOLS
Education at risk? Learn how TAO is fighting for the future of European Schools.
MOBILITY TO AND FROM THE OFFICE
Getting to work shouldn’t be a daily struggle! TAO’s solutions for better commuting start here.
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TAO FOR YOU
What we want
At TAO-The Independents, we are dedicated to the appreciation and professional support of our members through specialized legal services, personal and professional development opportunities, as well as a variety of community events.
Furthermore, we are firmly committed to improving the working conditions and quality of life for our staff, focusing on essential aspects such as health, well-being, and professional recognition.
For a competent, permanent and independent civil service in the face of Europe’s challenges in a changing landscape with the advent of AI, we encourage critical thinking, protect freedom of speech for EU officials and foster the ability to think out of the box. Impermeable to dogmas and intellectual conformism, refusing to take things at face value.
- Politics
We are an association independent of any political group or external authority
- Diversity
Diverse and dynamic group of experienced colleagues with a marked pro-European vocation and proved work capacity
- You're our hero
You are the reason of the existence of the union, not the other way around. We stand to defend your claims
- Rigourous
Rigourous proposals
- Multicultural
We welcome all staff regardless of category, entry date or nationality. All the personnel is to be defended
- Membership
Our membership fees are one of the lowest. Our actions are exclusively financed by your contributions. Our accounts are audited and presented in full transparency to our members.
TAO UNVEILED
Meet the team
TAO, the Association of Independents of the European Commission, is an official trade union representing all the personnel of the European Commission sharing the democratic values of respect, tolerance, human rights, equal opportunities and rule of law.
We welcome all staff categories and function groups : civil servants, contract or temporary agents, whether you are pre or post 2004 or 2014.
Regardless of your origin, gender or age group, we are there for you!
january 2022 TO JANUARY 2025 : Countless Activities
SUCCESSFUL ACTIONS
AST/SC
The AST SC category within the European Commission refers to ‘Assistant Secretaries and Clerks’, a specific classification of staff members who play crucial roles in administrative and support functions.
Contract Agents
Fundamental principle of EQUITY and equality of treatment must apply.
Fit at work food quality
Inclusion of this chapter in the “Fit@work” programme. Following our survey, the next call for tenders should bring a significant improvement of the quality of food in canteens.
Mobility & Air quality
TAO-AFI was the first union to integrate the notions of clean air and sustainable mobility in its programme.
Open Space
Thanks to our opposition, the plan to generalise the open space concept has been frozen (TAXUD, NEAR, etc.)
telework
Telework from Abroad The Commission must learn to trust more in its staff. Our institution needs to evolve!
Transparence Junior Professional Programme CA
Following our public petition addressed to the responsible Commissioner (signed by 1.100 persons of our institution), the programme should be either extended to all CA and AST staff without discrimination, or closed down after the pilot phase.
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TAO AT YOUR SERVICE
What we do
At TAO-The Independents, we are dedicated to the appreciation and professional support of our members through specialized legal services, personal and professional development opportunities, as well as a variety of community events.
Furthermore, we are firmly committed to improving the working conditions and quality of life for our staff, focusing on essential aspects such as health, well-being, and professional recognition.
For a competent, permanent and independent civil service in the face of Europe’s challenges in a changing landscape with the advent of AI, we encourage critical thinking, protect freedom of speech for EU officials and foster the ability to think out of the box. Impermeable to dogmas and intellectual conformism, refusing to take things at face value.
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TAO IN MOTION
looking Back, Moving Forward
At TAO-The Independents, we are dedicated to the appreciation and professional support of our members through specialized legal services, personal and professional development opportunities, as well as a variety of community events.
Furthermore, we are firmly committed to improving the working conditions and quality of life for our staff, focusing on essential aspects such as health, well-being, and professional recognition.
TAO - The Independents
staff committee
elections 2025
Voting ends in :
Don’t miss your chance to make a difference!
tao's Electoral FAQ
Everyting you need to know about the 2025 staff Committee Elections
Why do Commission staff in Brussels have to vote again for the Staff Committee ?
The quorum was not reached in the first round.
What is the quorum needed for the first round of the elections?
To validate the elections, a minimum participation threshold (quorum) must be met.
The quorum for the first “tour” is extremely high, as 2/3 of all the staffers have to vote.
While lowering this requirement could make elections more realistic, the quorum is set by the Staff Regulations, leaving no room for adjustment at this stage.
What’s next for the second round?
According to the rules, in the second round, the new quorum will be 50 % of the total eligible voters, meaning that we will still need 11.471 of the 22.943 Commission colleagues based in Brussels (which includes the Representation offices at the Member States)
Who needs to vote now?
No matter if you have voted at the so-called “first tour”, that vote is no longer counted.
ALL STAFF MEMBERS MUST VOTE AGAIN IN THIS SECOND ROUND !
What voting options do I have ?
You can vote in several ways :
For a list (we clearly recommend TAO 
) For individual candidates from one or multiple lists By casting a blank vote
All votes are valid and every vote counts.
How to vote?
The link to vote online will be available starting Tuesday, the 11th at 9:00 AM.
You will find it in :
By clicking here All election banners on our website Email communications sent to staff
Stay connected and make sure to cast your vote ! 
Why is your vote important?
Your participation matters !
These elections take place once every three years and directly impact social dialogue, Joint Committees, and the Staff Committee.
You’re involved, have your say and make your vote count !
La FAQ Électorale de TAO
Tout ce que vous devez savoir à propos des Élections du Comité du Personnel 2025
Pourquoi le personnel de la Commission doit-il voter à nouveau pour le comité du personnel ?
Le quorum n’a pas été atteint au premier tour des élections.
Quel est le quorum nécessaire pour le premier tour des élections ?
Pour valider les élections, un seuil minimum de participation (quorum) doit être atteint.
Le quorum pour le premier « tour » est extrêmement élevé, puisque 2/3 des agents doivent voter.
Si un abaissement de cette exigence pourrait rendre les élections plus réalistes, le quorum est fixé par le Statut du personnel</b, ce qui ne laisse aucune marge de manœuvre à ce stade.
Qu’en est-il pour le second tour ?
Qui doit voter au second tour ?
Peu importe que vous ayez voté lors du premier tour, ce vote n’est plus pris en compte.
TOUS LES MEMBRES DU PERSONNEL DOIVENT VOTER À NOUVEAU LORS DE CE DEUXIÈME TOUR !
Quelles sont mes options de vote ?
Vous pouvez voter pour :
Une liste (notre préférence va clairement à TAO ) Des candidats d’une ou plusieurs listes Voter blanc
Chaque vote est valable et nécessaire !
Comment voter ?
Le lien pour voter en ligne sera disponible à partir du mardi 11 mars à 9h.
Vous pourrez le trouver dans :
En cliquant ici Les bannières dédiées aux élections du site web Les communications par mail envoyés aux personnels de la Commission
Restez connectés et n’oubliez pas de voter !
Pourquoi mon vote est-il important ?
Votre participation est importante !
Ces élections ont lieu tous les trois ans et ont un impact direct sur le dialogue social, les commissions paritaires et le comité du personnel.
Vous êtes impliqués, donnez votre avis et faites en sorte que votre vote compte !