We would like to inform you that a G-to-P Preparatory Exam Workshop will be taking place via Teams Live from New York, on Wednesday 5 May from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Geneva time), under the auspices of the New York Staff Union. The DOS/YPP team and staff members across UNHQ who volunteered to share…
We discussed how to improve our internal justice system | Nous avons discuté de la manière d’améliorer le système de justice interne
The Staff Coordinating Council attended a meeting of the Internal Justice Council (IJC) on 8 April 2021. The IJC was established by the General Assembly to ensure independence, professionalism and accountability in the system of administration of justice. During this meeting the following issues were raised: · The harmonization of the dual justice system to allow staff…
UNDT says OHCHR can’t use delegation of authority to break rules | Le Tribunal du contentieux administratif estime que le HCDH ne peut invoquer la délégation de pouvoirs pour bafouer les règles
We are pleased to inform you that the UN Dispute Tribunal recently ruled that a decision by OHCHR management to remove its Departmental Focal Point for Women from her elected position was illegal. This judgement means heads of departments cannot cite delegation of authority as an excuse to act in breach of the rules. Management replaced the…
Launch of UNDT Case-tracking dashboard | Lancement du tableau de bord de suivi des cas du Tribunal du contentieux administratif
We would like to inform you that the real-time case-tracking dashboard for the United Nations Dispute Tribunal (UNDT) is now published on the internal justice system website. A direct link to the dashboard is here. The dashboard contains 10 graphs and tables allowing for case-tracking per several indicators, including incoming caseload, number of disposals, and…
UNAT upholds the UNDT judgment on pay cut | Le Tribunal d’appel des Nations Unies confirme le jugement du Tribunal du contentieux administratif sur les réductions salariales
As you may have seen, the United Nations Appeals Tribunal (UNAT) has dismissed our appeal against the judgment of the United Nations Dispute Tribunal (UNDT) to uphold the Geneva pay cut. The text of the judgment is not yet available. However, this decision is final and binding, and cannot be appealed. The Staff Coordinating Council…
April’s UN Today is out: UN justice broken, inspiring colleagues, career tips | Le numéro d’avril de UN Today est désormais disponible : La justice de l’ONU en souffrance, des collègues sources d’inspiration et quelques conseils
In this month’s UN Today, now out: Our internal justice system is broken. The verdict from a former UNDT judge and a former member of the Internal Justice Council. We look at how to fix it. How one colleague overcame homophobia to be recognized as an outstanding LGBT role model at the UN. Give your…
UN plans for flexible working – do they ‘work’ for you? | La nouvelle stratégie d’aménagement des modalités de travail de l’ONU – une « bonne » nouvelle ?
We’ve reported to you in recent months how UN management is considering significant changes to the way staff work. A key part is remote and flexible working, a matter that has gained greater attention across the organisation given the disruption to normal patterns of life during the pandemic. The draft UN System Model Policy on Flexible Working Arrangements provides detail…
Solidarity with affected Eldora staff | Solidarité avec le personnel affecté d’Eldora
Following our earlier broadcast concerning the collection in support of the nine Eldora staff who were recently laid off, we are glad to inform you that your generosity has once again been demonstrated: a total of CHF 12,801.59 has been collected. As mentioned, this will be divided among the affected Eldora colleagues in the form of supermarket gift cards.
The March issue of UN Today is out – with Women as Movers and Shakers | Le numéro de mars de UN Today est désormais disponible – un numéro dans lequel « les femmes sont aux commandes »
March’s issue of your magazine, UN Today, is now out. This month: From a farm in Jamaica to ITC chief: Pamela Coke-Hamilton on leadership. The gender strategy isn’t working. How to fix it. Anuradha Gupta runs GAVI’s Covax programme. She tells us about vaccinating the world. Two interns talk about the challenges of remote internships…
Share your concerns regarding ethics at the workplace | Partagez vos préoccupations concernant l’éthique sur le lieu de travail
Following the below broadcast, the Staff Coordinating Council will be meeting with the Ethics Office on 8 March (two days before the townhall). If you would like us to raise with them any issue related to ethics or if you have any input you would like us to convey, please send us a message at:…