As you may have heard, the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) has decided to reduce the pay of all P, D, ASG and USG staff in Geneva by 7.5 percent (in dollar terms – the proportion in Swiss franc terms may vary slightly depending on updated exchange rates) equivalent to a month’s pay. This follows the cost…
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Our work programme 2017-2018 | Notre programme de travail 2017-2018
The Staff Council agreed to adopt its work programme during its meeting of 16 March. You may find it here. Highlights include protecting jobs in Geneva, defending conditions of service, addressing the impact of Umoja and the SHP. We thank you for your continued interest and support and look forward to communicating regularly with you on…
Collection for the victims of the recent floods in Peru | Collecte en faveur des victimes des récentes inondations au Pérou
The recent floods in Peru – the worst in recent decades – have affected over half the country. Thousands of poor people have been left homeless and a state of emergency has been declared in several cities. As a show of solidarity, the Peruvian colleagues in UNOG decided to organize, in collaboration with the UNOG…
New creche next to UN | Nouvelle crèche près de l’ONU
The Staff Coordinating Council is pleased to inform you of a new crèche that has been built by the city reserved both for international civil servants and local residents. It was built in response to the strong demand by UN staff, which over the years we have brought through various channels to the attention of…
Second edition of “Courir sans Borne” | Deuxième édition de « Courir sans Borne »
Following the success of last year’s first edition, the UN Staff Sport Commission at Geneva would like to invite you to participate in the second edition of “Courir sans Borne” which will take place on 21 May 2017. There will be three races to choose from: 1. 10 km race between Ornex (France) and Collex-Bossy…
Lunch time concert – Yale Alley Cats Choir | Concert à midi – La Chorale « Yale Alley Cats »
The UN Choir Geneva, United Nations Music Club, is glad to bring you a lunch time concert presenting the Yale Alley Cats, an ensemble of 16 students from Yale University. When: Monday 13 March at 12.30 p.m. Where: Bar Serpent area (1st floor, E building). Everybody is most welcome to attend the concert! La Chorale…
Inter-Agency Games 2017 | Jeux Inter-institutions 2017
We are pleased to share with you 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 some…
Letter to Executive Heads on advertising vacant posts in a timely manner in order to help career development
Many of you expressed concern at the number of instances in Geneva where posts remain unadvertised sometimes months after the incumbent has left to take up another position or has retired. This slows down overall career development, creates uncertainty for staff under the supervision of the vacant post and the staff member temporarily occupying the…
The Children’s party is postponed to 31 May due to bad weather | La fête des enfants est reportée au 31 mai en raison du mauvais temps
You have been many to register your children for the children’s party which was supposed to take place this Wednesday 3 May. Unfortunately, due to bad weather, the party has been postponed to Wednesday 31 May. We regret any inconvenience this may cause you. For those of you who have not been able to register…
The Children’s party is postponed to 31 May due to bad weather | La fête des enfants est reportée au 31 mai en raison du mauvais temps
You have been many to register your children for the children’s party which was supposed to take place this Wednesday 3 May. Unfortunately, due to bad weather, the party has been postponed to Wednesday 31 May. We regret any inconvenience this may cause you. For those of you who have not been able to register…