Following our message last week on the pension fund, we would like you to update you on additional developments at the General Assembly. In the lead up to the General Assembly decisions we held extensive meetings with delegates in New York and made formal statements at the assembly itself. Human resources The human resources resolution:…
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The UN has a new and improved whistleblower policy | L’ONU adopte une nouvelle politique renforcée pour la protection des dénonciateurs d’abus
We are pleased to inform you that we have reached agreement with Secretary-General Guterres on a new and significantly improved whistleblower protection policy. Details of the changes are described below. For staff unions this is a huge improvement. Colleagues who step forward to report wrongdoing or fraud will now be better protected. And importantly, if…
All you need to know about French taxes before you retire | Tout ce que vous devez savoir sur la fiscalité française avant votre départ à la retraite
Many of you choose to retire in France when you leave the UN, for personal or other reasons. This choice has important tax implications of which you should be aware well before you retire so that you can plan appropriately. This is why we invite you to a staff meeting next Thursday 26 January, from 1.15…
Our view on the Ethics Office email on participating in marches | Notre avis sur le courriel envoyé par le Bureau de la déontologie concernant la participation aux manifestations
We refer to the advice received Friday midnight from the Ethics office, on the eve of the Women’s March. Like you we found the advice confusing and the tone somewhat inappropriate for UN staff. Many of you have asked where to find reliable guidance on this matter. We would like to refer you the Standards…
Demonstration in solidarity with staff at WIPO | Manifestation en solidarité avec les fonctionnaires de l’OMPI
You will be aware of the recent difficulties facing our colleagues at WIPO. In short they have found themselves on the receiving end of DNA theft, interference in procurement processes, summary dismissal of their staff union president, intimidation of staff who speak out and cover-up, including the attempted suppression of an OIOS investigation into inappropriate…
Staff council annual report – a busy year defending your rights | Rapport du Conseil de coordination – une année active pour la défense de vos droits
We are pleased to share with you our annual report, showing how we have worked to defend your pay, jobs, pension and work environment in a difficult economic climate. The report will be presented and discussed at the Ordinary General Assembly, which will take place on Tuesday 31st of January at 13.30 in Room XVII. The agenda…
Based on our arguments, the General Assembly paused plans to offshore administration | Nos arguments ont poussé l’Assemblée générale à freiner le projet de délocalisation administrative
As you may be aware, the Organization has been considering plans to consolidate its administrative services in first six and then two locations globally. Called the Global Service Delivery Model (GSDM), it is based on the assumption that Umoja, with its $1 billion price tag (audit report A/71/180), works. It would have serious consequences for…
Come watch the UN Theatre Club’s improvisation show, 18 January at 8.00 p.m. | Venez assister au spectacle du Club de théâtre de l’ONU, le 18 Janvier à 20 heures
Improvisation show on Wednesday 18 January 2017 The UN Theatre Club would like to invite you to come and enjoy the Club’s improvisation show, which will take place this Wednesday 18 January at 8.00 p.m., at the Café-Theatre Le Scandale, 24 rue de Lausanne, Geneva. Entrance is free! For more information please contact: theatreaupalais@gmail.com. ——————————————…
Staff meeting to know your rights in case of downsizing, restructuring or other workplace issues
Is your department downsizing? Is your department restructuring or going through a change initiative? Do you feel your rights as a staff member have been infringed? Then please join us for a meeting on this topic, this Thursday, 12 January 2017, from 1.30 to 2.30 p.m. in Room XXII. Mr. Robbie Leighton, lawyer at the…
Chinese Book Club Exhibition / Message du Conseil de coordination du personnel : Exposition organisée par le Club du livre chinois
The UN Chinese Book Club has the pleasure of inviting you to participate in the opening ceremony of the photographic exhibition “Beautiful China, Beautiful Switzerland” at the Mezzanine, Building E today at 1.00 p.m. Chinese food and gifts will be offered at the ceremony. The exhibition will last until 19 January 2017. We would also…