We would like to share the outcome of the latest meeting of the Joint Negotiation Committee (JNC), which took place on 31 May. The JNC brings together the UNOG Staff Coordinating Council (SCC) and the administration in Geneva to examine and resolve issues relating to “staff welfare, including conditions of employment and of work specific to…
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June’s UN Today is out | Le numéro de juin de UN Today vient de paraître
In this month’s UN Today, now out: Does the UN care about your welfare? We look into it Are UN reforms putting our public service at risk? One translator’s journey from the private sector to the UN UN Beach: what to expect this summer Where do our coffee capsules end up? Read June’s issue here…
Showing solidarity with colleagues from the Special Tribunal for Lebanon | Solidarité avec les collègues du Tribunal Spécial pour le Liban
As you may be aware, the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) which was established by treaty between the United Nations and the Lebanese Government pursuant to relevant Security Council resolutions, is likely to close down at the end of July due to lack of funding. This will lead to the termination of over 280 staff…
Let’s Talk About Race | Parlons du racisme
Following our survey on racism, we would like to invite staff to take part in informal discussions on racism in the workplace. It will provide a forum for staff to talk about their experience, sensitize and support colleagues, and foster a better understanding. We hope to come up with practical recommendations that we can then…
May’s UN Today: the SG race, staff podcasts, Palais bees, housing for staff | Le numéro de mai de UN Today : la course pour Secrétaire général, les podcasts du personnel, les abeilles du Palais, des logements pour le personnel
In this month’s UN Today, now out: The SG’s re-election: what’s the verdict? Tradesplaining: how two staff members started a podcast during lockdown. Housing for UN staff: Find out about new apartments reserved for you. Palais life: the story behind the beehives in the park. Low tax retirements for UN staff: a new law under…
Our meeting with the Secretary-General | Notre rencontre avec le Secrétaire général
Last week we met with the Secretary-General while he was in Geneva. The outcomes are below: · We raised concerns with the new agile, “uber-style” contracts and their impact on employment security. He said he needed to have more information and would review the matter. · We said that a cost-of-living survey should be delayed until…
Play an active role in the protection of your staff rights and welfare | Jouez un rôle actif dans la protection des droits et du bien-être du personnel
The Staff Coordinating Council – the union for all staff at UNOG (which includes UNCTAD, ECE, OHCHR, OCHA, UNDRR, UNRISD, and other Secretariat staff in Geneva) – calls on all staff to play an active role in the protection of your staff rights and improvement of welfare initiatives. You can visit our website to find…
Trouble ahead – Why the UN’s Future of Work programme is causing deep concern | Du souci à se faire : pourquoi les « politiques d’avenir » pour le personnel de l’ONU suscitent-t-elles de vives inquiétudes ?
UN management is moving forward with plans that could revolutionise the way we work in the organisation. The more we understand about these proposals, the greater our concerns. We’ve previously communicated with you about the HLCM Task Force on the Future of the United Nations System Workforce. It is increasingly evident that management is seeking…
Let us know your thoughts about UN Today | Faites-nous part de vos impressions sur UN Today
It’s been more than a year already since our staff magazine UN Today inherited the legacy of former UN Special. As we continue developing the magazine to be of better service to you, we would very much like to have your opinion and ideas. To that end, please fill out this short survey. Cela fait…
Summer camps for the children of UN staff | Camps d’été pour les enfants du personnel de l’ONU
With the school summer holidays fast approaching, we have contacted several summer camp organizers in Geneva and Vaud, who are still planning to conduct their activities in the safest conditions possible should the circumstances permit. These are Summer Camp Lémania, Ecolint, and the Champittet Summer Camp. We are pleased to inform you that we were…