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Update on the legal appeal against the pay cut | Informations mises à jour sur le recours juridique contre les coupes de salaire

Details: Published on Monday, 28 August 2017 10:41

Almost 300 of you submitted a request for management evaluation of the March decision of the International Civil Service Commission to cut P and D pay through post adjustment.

Given its revised (and more, but not completely, favourable) decision in July (see earlier broadcast) the management evaluation unit has indicated that the request to evaluate the March decision is now moot.

Many of you, on the advice of your legal counsel, have since submitted a request to evaluate the July decision. The management evaluation unit is now reviewing that request.

The purpose of this message is to inform those who did not submit an appeal on the March decision but wish to appeal the July decision and haven't already done so, that you may still do so by contacting This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 1st of September.

8th meeting of the 35th Council

Details: Published on Thursday, 24 August 2017 12:11

The Council will meet on Tuesday 29 August 2017 at 1.30 p.m. in Room XXII.

Relevant documents can be found here:

Proposed agenda

Draft minutes of the 7th meeting

Staff Council statement for World Humanitarian Day and petition | Intervention du Conseil de coordination du personnel à l'occasion de la Journée humanitaire mondiale et péitition

Details: Published on Thursday, 24 August 2017 10:40

Thank you for coming to the World Humanitarian Day commemoration event on Monday, where we were able to remember colleagues who lost their lives in service to the UN. This year's theme for the day was "Not a Target".

Please find here the statement from staff unions.

We would like to remind you to sign the petition to the General Assembly, at worldhumanitarianday.org, expressing solidarity with those caught up in armed conflict, and the humanitarian workers (including UN staff) who help them.

Summer's not yet over at UN Beach | L’été n’est pas encore fini à la plage de l’ONU

Details: Published on Thursday, 24 August 2017 10:39

The summer may be soon drawing to a close - but not quite.

In order to keep the holiday spirit alive, we welcome you to UN Beach, open every day until 11 p.m.

Special events coming up as part of the club’s 70th anniversary:

This Friday, starting after work, we'll be celebrating the food and music of Latin America with DJ Jorge Valencia and a selection of mouth-watering tacos.
This Saturday from late afternoon, is a summer sunset beach party.
This Sunday is jazz brunch with the UN Music Club.
Tuesday 29 August, we're back with the after work apéro session.

Since the Staff Council and administration have assumed management of the venue, we have been able to make a number of improvements:

more sun loungers
more paddle boards - available to members - and inflatables
paddle board yoga sessions
after work parties
cleaned-up children's area
film nights
new caterer
more transparency in the use of the port and the berth waiting list

A number of important infrastructure improvements are also being planned for next season.

If you would like to book at the restaurant, please call 022 731 6829.

Enjoy the rest of summer.

Percussion classes at the Palais | Stage de percussions au Palais

Details: Published on Wednesday, 23 August 2017 10:38

The United Nations Music Club offers all UN staff members the opportunity to be introduced to World Percussion. A new twelve-week initiation course will start from (every) Monday 18 September until Monday 11 December 2017, and another from (every) Friday 15 September until Friday 15 December 2017. Applicants can select the Monday (beginners) or Friday (advanced) classes according to their availability and musical level.

You will learn the basics and more with an excellent professional teacher who is fluent in English, French and Spanish. It is not necessary to have any previous knowledge of music or percussion. Your contribution per lesson will be only 15 Swiss Francs. The entire course will cost 180 Swiss Francs. All instruments will be provided by the UN Music Club at no cost.

Classes will last 40 minutes and will be held during the lunch breaks, on Mondays from 12 noon to 12.40 p.m. and on Fridays from 12 noon to 12.40 p.m. and 12.40 - 1.20 p.m. The practice room is E-51 (E-building, ground floor).

To register and/or get 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 learn to play percussion in ideal conditions!

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