ALEBA, initially established as a union representing Luxembourg’s financial center, has officially expanded its scope to include a variety of other professional sectors. This significant move, initiated under the leadership of President Roberto Mendolia, symbolizes a new era for the organization, aligning with the realities of the current professional landscape. This expansion marks the beginning of ALEBA’s transformation into a union that represents all sectors.
The union’s core values, which have been its foundation for over a century, remain integral to its mission. ALEBA stands for integrity, collaboration, equity, social justice, inclusion, and diversity. This transition to a multi-sectoral union is driven by a desire to extend the successes and solutions ALEBA has achieved in the financial sector to a broader range of industries, addressing common challenges faced across various fields.
ALEBA’s expansion caters to the needs of employees transitioning from the financial sector who wish to continue their association with the union. It also underscores ALEBA’s commitment to representing cross-border workers, ensuring their unified voice in matters of employment and labor rights.
The organization emphasizes its neutral stance in the politicized landscape of trade unionism, advocating for the representation of diverse opinions and the preservation of democracy. This neutrality is a cornerstone of ALEBA’s identity, distinguishing it from other unions and allowing it to denounce political agreements that may conflict with workers’ interests
ALEBA prides itself on being an independent, dialogue-driven union, free from external sponsorship. Its representatives, drawn from the sectors they serve, ensure an informed and professional leadership. This approach guarantees that the union remains closely connected to the realities and challenges of each sector it represents.