G and P staff: Sign this petition to reverse ICSC pay cuts | Fonctionnaires des catégories G et P : Signez cette pétition pour annuler les coupes salariales

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Published on Tuesday, 23 July 2019 15:05

As you will recall, the ILO Administrative Tribunal (ILOAT) recently declared the Geneva pay cut to be illegal. However, this judgement does not apply directly to the UN, only to specialized agencies. This means their staff will now be paid 5.2 percent more than UN Geneva staff for performing the same work, creating an unprecedented situation of two pay rates within the same duty station.

This reflects the situation for GS staff in Geneva where staff joining since 2017 have been placed on a secondary salary scale and are paid less.

We wrote to the Secretary-General to point out the irregularity of this situation. He replied via his Director of Executive Office saying he would await the outcome of the UN dispute tribunal, which will rule at a later date. We replied pointing out staff consternation and disappointment at the situation.

In one week the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) will meet in Vienna to consider the situation. We will be calling for a single, higher, rate for all staff in Geneva and the elimination of secondary scales. To help us do this we encourage you to sign this petition. It’s really important that the ICSC hear your anger at this situation. We need as many signatures as possible.

Sign the petition here

Importantly, the ILOAT judgement, has created a situation whereby specialized agencies may decide not to implement ICSC recommendations on salaries or benefits that have negative consequences, fearing further legal appeals. If the ICSC does not address this by correcting our pay, its very continuation may be under threat, as agencies may start making their own decisions on all aspects of remuneration, and not just in Geneva.

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A new club in the Palais: the UN Security Club | Un nouveau club au Palais : Le Club de la sécurité de l’ONU

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Published on Friday, 19 July 2019 13:55

We would like to take this opportunity to inform you about the creation of the United Nations Security Club in Geneva. The initiators of this club are eager to share passions, experiences through meetings, outings, conferences, trainings, and other activities.

The club is open to all staff members and is aimed at organizing cultural and recreational events, among us and with our families, to meet and discuss on various themes of interest to all of us. The club also wants to promote exchanges between the members of the Safety and Security Service and the actors of the different services in other international organizations based in Geneva.

Various activities will be offered throughout the year, like conferences on important topics of our daily life such as well-being at work, nutrition, sports, and others.

For any questions or more information please write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and the club will be happy to fill you in on our activities.

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Results of the survey on establishing a fitness centre in the Palais | Résultats de l’enquête sur la mise en place d’un centre de remise en forme au Palais

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Published on Tuesday, 16 July 2019 11:21

We would like to thank you for taking part in the survey that the Staff Council conducted in June to consult you on the establishment of a privately-operated gym in the future area dedicated to sports activities (following Palais renovations).

Out of a total of 1095 participants, a clear majority (69.77%) was in favour of setting up such a centre. Also, 65,96% were of the view that annual fees should be CHF 400 or less.

In addition to the numbers, many of you made important comments that can be summarized as follows:

• Existing sport-related clubs should be able to continue organizing their activities.
• If a company were to manage the new gym, showers and changing rooms should remain accessible to all staff.

We have shared these results with the Administration, which will issue a call for expressions of interest followed by a bid. We made sure that your comments were relayed as well.

We will follow-up on this issue and keep you informed of any further developments.

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Yoga Pilates Flow at the UN beach | Des cours de « Yoga Pilates Flow » à la plage de l’ONU

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Published on Friday, 12 July 2019 10:15

Take a break from your desktop and come join a YOGA PILATES FLOW class right at the beach with a gorgeous view to the lake and mountains ! 

When:     Starting from 15 July

                Monday and Wednesday at 12:30 pm

Price:       25.- per class (payable at the gate of UN Port)

Build core strength, balance and flexibility in this dynamic practice with fluid sequences that will leave you refreshed and energised!

Feel free to show up without notice a few minutes in advance. For further details (or in case of bad weather) please contact Angie, the instructor, at 0794472966.

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