{"id":8979,"date":"2026-07-15T08:41:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T06:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unionsyndicale.eu\/?p=8979"},"modified":"2026-07-15T13:11:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T11:11:56","slug":"us-flash-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unionsyndicale.eu\/en\/us-flash-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"US Flash July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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<\/i>Version PDF US Flash July 2026<\/span><\/a><\/h4>
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LING Restructuring: Staff Cuts Imposed Without Consultation<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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As early as 18 June, Union Syndicale<\/strong><\/em> informed you about the negative impact<\/a> of the decision to cut 2 AST\/SCs in each of 23 language units, with the reassignment of 12 of those posts to a LING mobile team. There was no prior consultation with LING staff or staff representatives.<\/p>\n

The decision assumes that XMLisation will improve efficiency. However, the system is not yet operational, and its implementation requires additional – not fewer – staff.<\/p>\n

Moreover, XMLisation covers only a few of the wide range of tasks performed by AST\/SC staff. Many tasks will remain unchanged and will have to be absorbed by the reduced team, increasing the workload and pressure on the remaining staff.<\/p>\n

At the same time, mobile AST\/SCs may be assigned to language units whose language they do not know, further exposing the shortcomings of the proposal.<\/p>\n

Union Syndicale<\/strong><\/em> stands firmly with the LING colleagues affected and will continue to defend their interests and ask for fair and transparent procedures throughout the process.<\/p>\n

We deplore the timing, content, and rollout of these measures: at short notice, during a very busy period for LING, and with a clear disregard for the importance of informed consultation.<\/p>\n

Social dialogue<\/strong> is essential to maintaining mutual trust between the Administration and staff. Efficiency gains and high-quality standards can only be achieved through reciprocal understanding, shared respect, and a motivated staff. We therefore call on the Administration to use social dialogue channels and to ensure stability, motivation and social peace across our institution.<\/p>\n

Read more about this topic in our latest tract<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Promotions 2026<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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The 2026 promotion exercise has opened with the publication of the lists of staff eligible for promotion and the number of promotion opportunities in each grade.<\/p>\n

First, the good news: the figures published comply with the requirements of the Staff Regulations and with judgment T-202\/23<\/a><\/strong>, through which Union Syndicale<\/strong><\/em> ended a GSC practice that had unjustifiably cut a significant number of promotion opportunities (see our US Flash November 2025<\/a><\/strong>). Dozens of additional colleagues will now benefit from a promotion this year.<\/p>\n

That said, Union Syndicale<\/strong><\/em>\u2019s assessment of the appraisal and promotion system is that it lacks transparency, fairness and predictability. For many years, the Administration has refused to open negotiations on a comprehensive reform of the system.<\/p>\n

Union Syndicale<\/strong><\/em> calls on the Administration to respect the Consolidated Protocol (CP 55\/88)<\/a> which sets out procedures governing promotions and the publication of promotions lists, signed by the Administration and Union Syndicale<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Upcoming Key Decisions and Implications for Staff<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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In the near future, two major decisions will shape our working conditions and careers:<\/p>\n