We are pleased to announce the creation of the UNOG Gardening Club. It all takes place around the plot of land we have been given access to, away from the office buildings – giving your mind a break without even leaving the Palais grounds. We welcome both seasoned gardeners and enthusiastic amateurs and will initially…
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Afro-Cuban and « Salsa con Afro » Summer dance lessons on 9 July | Cours d’été de danse Afro-Cubaine et « Salsa con Afro » le 9 juillet
The UN Dance Club is please to bring you two Afro-Cuban dance & “Salsa con Afro” lessons on 9 July, taught by our experienced instructor Alexandre. Alexander studied salsa, bachata, son, rumba & afro-Cuban classes in France and Havana and has been teaching for seven years in Paris, Dijon & Lyon. He also participates in…
Townhall this Thursday on ILOAT judgement on Geneva pay cut | Réunion générale jeudi sur le jugement du TAOIT sur les coupes salariales
This Wednesday the ILO Administrative Tribunal will deliver its judgement on the Geneva pay cut. This judgement will directly apply to staff of the specialized agencies. However, even though our cases are currently being considered at the UN Dispute Tribunal, following hearings last October, we believe this judgement could influence the overall outcome. To this…
UN Music Club at the fête de la musique | Le Club de musique de l’ONU à la fête de la musique
The chamber choir (four singers and a pianist) of the UN Music Club will take part in the fête de la musique performing in Auditoire Calvin (Place de la Taconnerie in Geneva) this Saturday 22 June at 8 p.m. They shall sing one quartet, one trio, some duets and solos, accompanied by the piano and in five different languages. You are most…
Please read this before you answer the ICSC global staff survey designed to affect your pay, benefits and allowances!
The staff federations have received numerous requests from staff seeking guidance relative to the ICSC global staff survey on the UN compensation package. If you have not already received the survey you will via an email from your respective organization inviting you to participate therein. In respect of implementation of the new compensation package, the UN General…
International civil servants rally on Monday | Rassemblement des fonctionnaires internationaux lundi
On Monday 17 June 2019, the ITUC (International Trade Union Confederation) is organising a rally in the Place des Nations “For a second century of ILO support for progress and social justice”. Through this demonstration, it is the whole international civil service that is put forward. That is why we invite you to join the rally at…
14 June women’s strike: events and impact on public services | Grève des femmes le 14 juin : événements et impact sur les services publics
As you may be aware, 14 June will see women across Switzerland going on strike. Key concerns relate to the gender pay gap and harassment in the workplace. More information about this important event can be found here: https://www.14juin.ch In the UN area, the day will start with a gathering at 11 a.m. at the Place des Nations, followed…
Survey on a new policy on mandatory geographic mobility | Sondage sur la nouvelle politique de mobilité géographique obligatoire
You will recall that we intervened with the Secretary-General to pause the Polnet mobility exercise following many complaints from you regarding its efficiency, cost and desirability. The Secretary-General has now requested staff unions and management, as members of the Staff-Management Committee, to propose a new mobility and staff selection policy. On the table is a…
More places available in the Summer camp specially tailored for your children | Encore des places disponibles pour les camps d’été spécialement conçus pour vos enfants
Many of you have enrolled your children in the tailored Summer camp specially created for UNOG staff. We hope that they enjoy participating! More places are still available for the weeks of 8-12 July or 5-9 August. If you are interested, please register by 14 June by clicking on this link. You may find more information about the camp below. We…
Staff Council Garden Party on Friday 28 June | Fête d’été du Conseil de coordination du personnel, le vendredi 28 juin
Save the date! This year’s Staff Council garden party takes place on Friday 28 June from 11.30 am to 3 pm. As in previous years this is an opportunity to hang out with colleagues before the holidays in the beautiful Palais des Nations park, and for staff to unite in all their diversity, solidarity and unity….