As you may be aware, we have been working with other staff unions to remove the current barriers that prevent GS colleagues from applying to P positions. A proposal, developed jointly with management, is currently before the General Assembly for its consideration. This proposal would allow GS staff to be able to apply for P-1, P-2…
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Survey on misconduct at the workspace | Sondage sur la conduite prohibée sur le lieu de travail
Staff Unions and Associations of the UN Common System are deeply concerned about the welfare and well-being of you, the staff. An important aspect of our experiences in the workplace is the feeling of being in a safe and welcoming environment where we are treated with respect and dignity. One of the main scourges of…
Share your experiences in the workplace – spread the word through UN Special | UN Special: un moyen de partager votre expérience sur le lieu de travail
UN Special is your magazine, made by staff for staff. A place to bring up your concerns, your hopes, experiences and aspirations. Leafing through an issue you’ll likely come across many familiar faces. In order to further bolster its content and quality, we are pleased to inform you that an experienced journalist has been brought…
Come in numbers to attend UNDT hearing on pay cut | Venez nombreux assister à l’audience du TANU sur les coupes salariales
You will recall that 800 of you challenged the pay cut for P and D staff with the help of the Office of Staff Legal Assistance. (These cuts were made earlier this year and based on the contested results of a 2016 ICSC cost-of-living survey). The UN Dispute Tribunal will hold a hearing on the…
UN beach open until Sunday 21 October | La plage de l’ONU est ouverte jusqu’au dimanche 21 octobre
With a number of sunny autumn days still ahead of us, the UN beach season has been extended until Sunday 21 October. You can enjoy lunch or drinks until 5 p.m. every day, as well as beautiful views of the lake, set against a magnificent background in its full autumn colour glory. We hope to…
Staff townhall on travel policy | Réunion générale sur la politique de voyage
It is now five years since the new UN travel policy has been in place. In line with the Council’s work programme we would like to undertake a review of this policy in order to formulate proposals to management for change. To this end we would like to invite you to a townhall meeting this Monday 15 October…
Zumba masterclass at the Palais 2018 | Masterclass de Zumba au Palais 2018
As part of its regular activities and to promote staff wellbeing at UNOG, the UN Dance Club has the pleasure to invite you all to a Zumba Masterclass with the renown international instructor Raf MC accompanied by Jacky Ortiz, our Zumba and fitness instructor. When: Monday, 15 October from 6 to 7.30 p.m. Where: Palais des Nations, Hall XIV…
UN Theatre Club registrations 2018-2019 | Inscriptions Club de Théâtre de l’ONU 2018-2019
The improvisation workshop of United Nations Theatre Club in Geneva restarts on Thursday 27 September 2018. Rehearsals are held every Thursday from 6.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m., until 20 December 2018, in French, with warmups, improvisation exercises and other rewarding preparatory activities with a drama professional who will direct us: Ms. Cécile Bellet from Stand Impro: http://standimpro.ch …
New changes to the selection policy | Modification de la politique de sélection
As you may know, the Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) is currently consulting on changes to staff selection policy (how we are recruited and promoted). The proposed document includes substantial changes and we would like to seek your views about them in order to better provide comments to Management. To that end, we would like to…
Information session on the Swiss social insurance legislation and taxes for consultants | Session d’information sur la situation des consultants à l’égard de la législation sociale et les impôts suisses
We would like to share with you the information notice issued by the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations and to the other international organizations in July 2018 on the situation of consultants in Geneva-based international organizations, holders of an “H” type FDFA-issued Legitimation Card, with regards to Swiss social legislation and taxes….