With the UN Dance Club we would like to propose to UN and other international organization staff in Geneva the following courses: Oriental Dancewith El Ramah: · Wednesdays, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., room A-813. Salsa (Cuban) with Antoine Caute: · Beginners: Tuesdays at 12 p.m. · Intermediate: Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Room E-166 (within the printing shop, basement of E Building) Zumba…
Author: Staff Union
Inter-Agency Games 2019 | Jeux Inter-institutions 2019
We are pleased to inform you of the announcement below from the United Nations Staff Sports Commission in Geneva (CSPNU). As is traditional, the Staff Council will subsidize the participation of its dues-paying members. All staff attending are granted three days of special leave with full pay. Good luck to all and bring us back…
Our actions to maximise our chances of reversing the pay cut | Nos actions pour maximiser nos chances de succès contre les coupes
We would like to update you on our actions with regards to the legal appeals against last year’s 5.2 percent pay cut. For memory you will recall that this cut was decided by the International Civil Service Commission. Despite strong evidence of errors of process and calculation, as well as two strikes, two work stoppages…
Letter to the Secretary-General on management not consulting with staff unions | Lettre adressée au Secrétaire général sur l’absence de consultation des syndicats du personnel
As we noted during the global townhall last month, staff unions are concerned at how Management (in particular the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance) has tried to circumvent consultations with staff. This impacts you with regards to jobs, promotion prospects, restructuring processes, travel standards, working hours and overtime calculations, and fighting harassment including…
Townhall on stopping harassment and abuse in the UN workplace | Réunion générale sur les résultats de l’enquête sur la conduite prohibée
As you will recall, we conducted a survey last November on harassment and abuse. It was organised by the CCISUA staff federation, of which we are members. The results were worrying: · Nearly half of respondents (44%) believe they were subjected to abuse of authority, 40% were the victim of discrimination and 37% experienced harassment at…
The report of the Staff Council’s activities is now out | Le rapport sur les activités du Conseil de coordination est disponible
We are pleased to share with you the report of activities of the 36th Staff Coordinating Council. You will note the summary on page 7 followed by more complete information on themes such as the pay cut, protecting jobs, staff selection, parental leave, fighting all forms of misconduct, the strategic heritage plan, support to temporary staff and support…
What we were able to obtain from the General Assembly in December | Qu’avons-nous obtenu de l’Assemblée générale en décembre?
We hope you had a good break. Over the last few months we have been working hard with members of the General Assembly, through our federation, CCISUA, in order to obtain the best outcomes for staff. Please find below a summary of what was achieved as well as where more work will be needed. Increased…
Ordinary General Assembly of staff 2019 | Assemblée générale ordinaire du personnel 2019
In accordance with Article 13, Chapter VII of the Regulations on Representation of the Staff of the United Nations Office at Geneva, the Ordinary General Assembly of staff is reconvened for Thursday 7 February 2019, at 1.30 p.m. in Room 11, with the following agenda: Adoption of the agenda Election of the Presiding Officer Election of the Polling Board…
Geneva’s intervention at the Secretary-General’s townhall last Thursday | Intervention du Conseil de coordination lors de la Réunion mondiale avec le secrétaire générale
As you may know, the Secretary-General held a global staff townhall on Thursday. You can view it here: http://webtv.un.org/internal-communication/watch/antónio-guterres-un-secretary-general-global-town-hall-meeting-17-january-2019/5990609030001/?term The intervention from the UNOG Staff Coordinating Council is at 1.26.30. We would like to thank the Secretary-General for his subsequent, informative reply. Comme vous le savez, le Secrétaire général a tenu une Réunion mondiale de discussion…
Townhall this Tuesday on General Assembly decisions regarding barriers to promotion, pension income and other matters | Réunion générale mardi prochain sur les décisions récentes de l’Assemblée générale
We hope you had a peaceful and restful break and our best wishes for 2019. We would like to invite you to a townhall this Tuesday 15 January at 1.15 p.m. in Room 9 (3rd floor of the old building) in order to update you and get your feedback on the following topics that were recently before…