In accordance with Article 13, Chapter VII of the Regulations on Representation of the Staff of the United Nations Office at Geneva, the Ordinary General Assembly of staff will reconvene on Tuesday 7 February 2017, at 1.30 p.m., in Room XII, with the following agenda: 1.  Adoption of the agenda 2.  Election of the Presiding…

We would like to present and discuss the following topics with you, at a townhall tomorrow: The results of the survey on the education grant, school comparison tables and way forward to relieve the burden of the changes. Steps to address plans to offshore administration and how you can help. Changes to P and D…

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:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…