We are pleased to inform you about ongoing efforts by the Staff Council to support staff recreational activities at the UN beach. This follows developments in 2017 whereby the beach was placed under the auspices of the Staff Council, together with UNOG administration. In that time a number of important measures have been taken to…
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Photos from the long service awards | Photos des cérémonies de remise des prix d’ancienneté
We would like to thank you all for coming to the long service awards and congratulate those of you who marked this important milestone in your careers. We are pleased to share with you the photos: Ceremony of 31 January in Room 17 (20, 25, 30 and 35 years): http://bit.ly/3bnHF9Q Ceremony of 4 February in…
Introducing your new staff magazine, UN Today | « UN Today », le nouveau magazine du personnel
We are delighted to introduce your new staff magazine: It will arrive in your office on 21 February. The first issue will focus on the future of work and how this affects all of us. UN Today replaces UN Special, following a decision by full agreement of the Staff Council to conclude our previous collaboration…
How we ensure transparency at the Staff Council | Comment nous assurons la transparence au Conseil de coordination du personnel
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Staff Council’s new website. It allows for easier access for you to find all the information related to the work of the Council. Our website includes all the information on: The annual audited reports by the elected internal auditors For your information, the Council accounts were also externally…
Percussion classes February to April | Stage de percussions de février à avril
Convivial, creative, fun and musical, this is our percussion program! The United Nations Music Club offers all UN staff members the opportunity to be introduced to World Percussion. A new eight-week initiation course will start from (every) Friday 7 February 2020 until Friday 3 April 2020. Classes will last 40 minutes and will be held during the lunch breaks…
Dance for your wellbeing | Danse pour votre bien-être
The UN Dance Club would like to propose to UN and other international organizations staff in Geneva the following courses: Oriental Dance (Egypt)with 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,…
Lunch time concert of classical music, 7 February | Concert de musique classique à l’heure du déjeuner, 7 février
Camerata UNa, the Vocal Ensemble of the UN Music Club, invites you to a lunch time concert of classical music on Friday, 7 February at 1 p.m. in Hall XIV (behind the Assembly Hall). The programme includes solos, duets and a quartet written by Russian, French and German well-known and lesser-known composers. Camerata UNa, l’ensemble…
Please come support your colleagues at the long service awards | Venez soutenir vos collègues lors de la remise des médailles d’ancienneté
The Long Service Awards ceremony, co-hosted by the UNOG Staff Coordinating Council and the United Nations Office at Geneva, will take place this Friday and next Tuesday. The awards will be presented by UNOG Director-General, Ms. Tatiana Valovaya, on behalf of the Secretary-General. Please come and support your colleagues on an important milestone in their…
Our letter to the DG on what is wrong with the SHP project | Notre lettre à la Directrice générale sur les dysfonctionnements du PSP
Many of you have contacted us following information sessions you have had with the team managing the SHP Palais renovations. Your concerns have included: The imposition of hot-desking, which according to colleagues in New York, kills team spirit and cooperation. The unwillingness of the SHP team to consult with staff and their representatives on the…
General Assembly approves changes to your conditions of service | L’Assemblée générale approuve des modifications à vos conditions de travail
As you may know the General Assembly spent the last weeks of 2019 deliberating on changes to our conditions of service as proposed by the International Civil Service Commission at which your staff union federation, CCISUA, participated. Your staff representatives also met with General Assembly delegates in the lead up to their decision-taking. The resolutions…