Staff union federations’ statement ahead of the Climate Action Summit | Déclaration des fédérations syndicales à la veille du Sommet Action Climat

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Published on Tuesday, 17 September 2019 09:58

As you may be aware, the Secretary-General is holding a Climate Action Summit on 23 September, ahead of the General Assembly. 

In view of the existential issues it will deal with, issues that will have a significant impact on the future of work in general, and our organizations, the staff federations have issued this statement. 

We have also learned that a global strike for climate will start this week and Geneva will observe it on 27 September with mobilisation at the workplace in the morning and an assembly at 2 p.m. at the Place des 22 Cantons. Please refer to yesterday’s broadcast from the Ethics Office for their views on how to participate in the climate strike. 

We look forward to a positive and action-oriented conclusion to the summit.

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UNOG Badminton Club courses | Cours du Club de badminton de l’ONU

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Published on Friday, 13 September 2019 17:25

The UNOG Badminton Club offers all UN staff members the opportunity to play badminton in a friendly and fun environment, close to the Palais des Nations. The Club plays every Tuesday (from 18:30 to 22:00) and Thursday (from 18:00 to 20:00) at the Collège Sismondi during the school year, from September to June. The registration for the 2019-20 season is now open, and we invite you to come and try yourself.

We welcome all levels, and whether you are a beginner or an experienced player we will be happy to see you on the court. For eligible staff, there is also the opportunity to participate in the annual Inter-Agency Games, which brings together like-minded UN staff from all over the world to compete in their chosen sport, meet new friends. If you are motivated and determined, the Club can provide weekly trainings. You will improve quickly. 

Click hereto download the information note on the UNOG Badminton Club. To register and/or for more information, please email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Do not miss this opportunity to excel in badminton and meet new players!

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With the warm weather make the most of UN beach + offer on end of season membership | Profitez des beaux jours à la plage de l’ONU et obtenez votre abonnement de fin de saison

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Published on Thursday, 12 September 2019 11:30

With the return of warm weather we look forward to welcoming you to the UN beach for the remainder of the season, which depending on the weather, may continue until mid-October, as it has in previous years.

We take this opportunity to remind you that members have exclusive and unlimited use of the paddleboards and pedalos and this is now strictly enforced. End-of-season memberships are available for CHF 25 at www.unport.org. In comparison, paddleboard rental at the neighbouring Reposoir is CHF 18 an hour.

The restaurant also remains open for lunch and dinner, with the all-you-can eat and drink Sunday barbecue brunch.

Find out more about upcoming events on www.facebook.com/unport and follow us on Instagram @unbeachclub.

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Follow-up actions on our campaign for “ One UN, One Pay” | Actions de suivi de notre campagne contre les coupes salariales « A même Organisation, même rémunération »

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Published on Thursday, 12 September 2019 11:29

Thank you for coming to our townhall on Monday.

We agreed that our campaign isn’t about the 2018 pay cut. Now that the ILOAT has restored a higher pay ($400 to $1,000 more a month depending on the grade) to the specialized agencies in its jurisdiction and with staff receiving backpay of between $4,000 and $10,000, the aim is to secure pay equality across the UN system and prevent its further disintegration as organizations start setting their own conditions of service.

We noted that the Secretary-General and the ICSC have refused to take any action to restore pay equality at the UN pending the exhaustion of a UNDT legal process (likely to drag on for another year). This despite the clear ruling and reasoning of the ILOAT. Faced with this situation, you were clear that we need to take action.

We decided to work together on a common action plan for the immediate future, focusing on:

• A global campaign and communications around “One UN, One Pay”.
• Staff mobilization.
• Creative forms of high-impact, short-notice rolling industrial action in line with existing mandates and rules.

Importantly we are not alone. Staff unions from agencies across Geneva, under UNDT and ILOAT jurisdiction, attended yesterday and committed themselves to our campaign.

We will be in touch shortly with more information. We also welcome your ideas on further actions to take.

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