Last week we shared with you a survey on private/international schools and how the new education grant might impact you. Following a number of queries on the details of the education grant and its impact, which varies significantly depending on circumstances, we invite you to a townhall this Thursday 8 December at 1.30 p.m. in Room XXV….
Keep 9 December free for the staff party | Réservez le 9 décembre pour la fête du personnel
Staff party | 1st floor E-Building | Friday 9 December | 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday night is the staff party, time once again to let your hair down and do things you may regret the next day – see the photos from previous parties and video. Headlining the party this year is the Edwin Sanz Salsa Orchestra,…
Education grant simulations
The Staff Council has provided the attached simulations on the impact of the education grant for various scenarios in Geneva. These were explained at the townhall on Thursday 8 December. Kindly note that the simulations are in dollars and use publicly available information. Actual amounts may vary. The simulations are for indicative purposes.
We spoke up for you at the pension fund townhall – here is what happened next
Last Friday, the pension fund chairman and CEO came to UNOG to reassure staff that all is well. It involved a verbose presentation of 40 minutes before questions were allowed. The Council then made a strong statement (https://esojaadkq.preview.infomaniak.website/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Speech-at-UNJSPF-townhall.pdf) on behalf of staff describing the pain of those retirees who have had to wait to be paid,…
Update on administrative offshoring | Informations mises à jour sur la délocalisation administrative
As you may be aware, the Organization is considering plans to consolidate its administrative services in first six and then two locations globally. Called the Global Service Delivery Model, it is based on the assumption that Umoja works. It could have serious consequences for administrative posts in the duty station. The reality, of course, is…
Entry in force of retirement at 65 | Entrée en vigueur du départ à la retraite à 65 ans
You will recall that one year ago, following our assiduous efforts, the General Assembly agreed that staff currently required to retire at 60 or 62 would be able to choose to retire at 65 while conserving their acquired rights. It further decided that the entry in force of this arrangement should be latest 1 January…
International Photo Club Annual Contest | Concours annuel du Club Photo International
The International Photo Club is glad to present its annual contest: “The objectives of sustainable development” . We would like you to share with us your interpretation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to transform our world. To find the rules of the contest, please click here. Le Club photo international est heureux de vous…
UN Running Club | Club de course à pied
The General Assembly of the UN Running Club will be held on Wednesday 2 November at 12:15 p.m. in room C.529 (next to the Staff Council offices – above Delegates Bar). Agenda: Approval of past years accounts Board election: All positions are open! President, Treasurer, Secretary, one men cloakroom coordinator, one women cloakroom coordinator, one…
Lunch time concert | Concert à midi
The Music Club is glad to invite you to a lunch time concert “The history of One Censored Song program” with: Luis Juarez Quixtán, guitar player, Luisa Urquizu, actress and singer. The concert will feature songs from Venezuela, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, Guatemala and Argentina and classical guitar pieces. Where: Bar Serpent, E building, first floor. When: Thursday, 27…
News from SAFI: Gluten/lactose-free products and 13% discount on 27 October | Nouvelles du SAFI : Produits sans gluten et sans lactose et rabais de 13% le 27 octobre
In response to a number of requests, we wish to remind you that SAFI offers a wide range of gluten and lactose-free products. The Staff Coordinating Council would like to inform all staff that the next day of 13% discount at SAFI will be this Thursday 27 October. As a reminder, dues-paying members of the…