The UNOG Staff Coordinating Council is working on a long-term solution to address the lack of available crèche places for UN staff who are actively searching for them. In the meantime, we are pleased to tell you that we have secured crèche places especially negotiated for UN staff, in Mies (near Versoix), Rolle, Morges and…
Author: Staff Union
Further information on the upcoming work stoppage| Informations supplémentaires sur l’arrêt de travail envisagé
We write with regard to the message sent last night by Director-General Møller in reaction to our plans for an upcoming work stoppage, as mandated by you in the resolution adopted during the Extraordinary General Assembly of 24 May. Director-General Møller’s message also refers to the letter we sent to executive heads requesting that there be no retaliation against…
Upcoming work stoppage | Arrêt de travail
You will recall the staff meeting on 24 May at which you passed this resolution. In light of the situation, and with evidence mounting that the calculations of the International Civil Service Commission bear little relation to the situation in Geneva and may indeed be incorrect, a strong and clear message is now required from staff,…
Come watch a UN Theatre Club play – 14, 15 and 16 June at 7 p.m.| Pièce de théâtre par le Club de théâtre de l’ONU – les 14, 15 et 16 juin à 19 heures
The UN Theatre Club cordially invites you to attend its play (performed in French) “Trois versions de la vie”. When: on Wednesday 14, Thursday 15 and Friday 16 June, at 7 p.m., Where: at the Palais des Nations, Library, 1st floor, Library events room (B135). Direction: Gil Rossion Actors: Leila Benkirane, Danièle Boglio, Rachid Bouhia,…
Letter to management on work stoppages | Lettre sur les arrêts de travail
You will recall that at the Extraordinary Meeting of staff on 24 May, you called, through the resolution for: “staff unions and associations in Geneva to work in coordination among themselves under the aegis of CCISUA and FICSA to mobilize vigorously against the cut and use all legitimate means to defend staff interests.” You further called for…
Survey on Protection Against Retaliation | Enquête auprès du personnel sur la protection contre les représailles
We are seeking your frank and open views on the effectiveness of the protection in place for those who are subject to discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment and abuse of authority, or misconduct, and those who blow the whistle on wrongdoing. For this, you are kindly invited to fill in this survey that is an initiative taken…
Photos from the Children’s party 2017 | Photos de la fête des enfants 2017
Last Wednesday 31 May was one to remember for those who accompanied their kids in this year’s Children’s Party. You can see the photos taken on the day by following this link. A big thank you to all children, hosts/hostesses and everyone who contributed, directly or indirectly, to the party’s success. We hope to see you…
Children’s Party “Pirates for Peace” | Fête des enfants “Des corsaires pour la Paix”
The 2017 Children’s Spring party is fast approaching. It will take place on Wednesday 31 May 2017 and all registrations received so far have been taken into account. We would also like to kindly remind those who may not have had the time yet to send in their children’s registration, that you may do so…
Extraordinary meeting of all Geneva staff on Wednesday regarding the 7.7 % pay cut | Réunion extraordinaire des fonctionnaires à Genève au sujet des coupes salariales de 7.7%
We would like to update you on the campaign against pay cut, which will reduce your take-home salary by one month. The Council has sent this letter to Secretary-General António Guterres today asking him to delay the implementation of the cut until the ICSC holds its 85th session this July in Vienna. At that session, organizations will…
Concert celebrating 70 Years of the “UN Singers” | Concert à l’occasion des 70 ans des “UN Singers”
Sharing the message of peace through music has been the mission of UN Singers of New York City for 70 years. Performing at the Palais des Nations for the first time, the UN Singers from New York will join the UN Singers in Geneva to celebrate 15 years of Switzerland’s membership in the UN and…