The UN beach, at 214 Rue de Lausanne, provides staff, consultants, interns and diplomats with a beautiful lakeside location to swim, eat, paddle board, relax in comfortable sun loungers, pedalo and enjoy a drink after work. There’s also a paddling pool for young children. The UN beach also organizes music and entertainment events throughout the summer….
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Our townhall on the pay cut judgement + our campaign for equal pay in Geneva | Réunion générale sur le jugement relatif aux coupes salariales et campagne pour l’égalité salariale à Genève
Thank you for attending our townhall last week in such numbers, and it was a pleasure to see staff from sister agencies, funds and programmes. As we noted, the ILO tribunal last week declared the 5.2 percent Geneva pay cut imposed on staff of P and higher categories to be illegal. It noted, according to…
Grow fruit and vegetables in the Palais with the Gardening Club | Cultiver des fruits et légumes au Palais avec le Club jardin
We are pleased to announce the creation of the UNOG Gardening Club. It all takes place around the plot of land we have been given access to, away from the office buildings – giving your mind a break without even leaving the Palais grounds. We welcome both seasoned gardeners and enthusiastic amateurs and will initially…
Afro-Cuban and « Salsa con Afro » Summer dance lessons on 9 July | Cours d’été de danse Afro-Cubaine et « Salsa con Afro » le 9 juillet
The UN Dance Club is please to bring you two Afro-Cuban dance & “Salsa con Afro” lessons on 9 July, taught by our experienced instructor Alexandre. Alexander studied salsa, bachata, son, rumba & afro-Cuban classes in France and Havana and has been teaching for seven years in Paris, Dijon & Lyon. He also participates in…
Townhall this Thursday on ILOAT judgement on Geneva pay cut | Réunion générale jeudi sur le jugement du TAOIT sur les coupes salariales
This Wednesday the ILO Administrative Tribunal will deliver its judgement on the Geneva pay cut. This judgement will directly apply to staff of the specialized agencies. However, even though our cases are currently being considered at the UN Dispute Tribunal, following hearings last October, we believe this judgement could influence the overall outcome. To this…
UN Music Club at the fête de la musique | Le Club de musique de l’ONU à la fête de la musique
The chamber choir (four singers and a pianist) of the UN Music Club will take part in the fête de la musique performing in Auditoire Calvin (Place de la Taconnerie in Geneva) this Saturday 22 June at 8 p.m. They shall sing one quartet, one trio, some duets and solos, accompanied by the piano and in five different languages. You are most…
Please read this before you answer the ICSC global staff survey designed to affect your pay, benefits and allowances!
The staff federations have received numerous requests from staff seeking guidance relative to the ICSC global staff survey on the UN compensation package. If you have not already received the survey you will via an email from your respective organization inviting you to participate therein. In respect of implementation of the new compensation package, the UN General…
International civil servants rally on Monday | Rassemblement des fonctionnaires internationaux lundi
On Monday 17 June 2019, the ITUC (International Trade Union Confederation) is organising a rally in the Place des Nations “For a second century of ILO support for progress and social justice”. Through this demonstration, it is the whole international civil service that is put forward. That is why we invite you to join the rally at…
14 June women’s strike: events and impact on public services | Grève des femmes le 14 juin : événements et impact sur les services publics
As you may be aware, 14 June will see women across Switzerland going on strike. Key concerns relate to the gender pay gap and harassment in the workplace. More information about this important event can be found here: https://www.14juin.ch In the UN area, the day will start with a gathering at 11 a.m. at the Place des Nations, followed…
Survey on a new policy on mandatory geographic mobility | Sondage sur la nouvelle politique de mobilité géographique obligatoire
You will recall that we intervened with the Secretary-General to pause the Polnet mobility exercise following many complaints from you regarding its efficiency, cost and desirability. The Secretary-General has now requested staff unions and management, as members of the Staff-Management Committee, to propose a new mobility and staff selection policy. On the table is a…