UNOG staff know all about the scandal of being denied equal pay. Whilst we undertake work of the same value as colleagues in other specialized agencies, we do not get the same pay. This is an appalling situation, especially when one considers the organization we work for. This month marks the two-year anniversary of the…
Equal Pay: if it’s good enough for everyone else, then why not for UN staff? | L’égalité salariale: si elle est accordée à tous, pourquoi pas au personnel des Nations Unies ?
It’s been two long years since the imposition of the illegal pay cut by the UN. Loss of income, family life impacted, respect for UN management diminished. It’s hard to believe that any sensible employer would wilfully allow such a state of affairs to take place, but sadly, that’s just what’s happened here in Geneva….
Staff Council decides by full agreement to support UN Beach for the 2020 season | Le Conseil de coordination a decidé de soutenir la plage de l’ONU pour la saison 2020
We are pleased to inform you about ongoing efforts by the Staff Council to support staff recreational activities at the UN beach. This follows developments in 2017 whereby the beach was placed under the auspices of the Staff Council, together with UNOG administration. In that time a number of important measures have been taken to…
Photos from the long service awards | Photos des cérémonies de remise des prix d’ancienneté
We would like to thank you all for coming to the long service awards and congratulate those of you who marked this important milestone in your careers. We are pleased to share with you the photos: Ceremony of 31 January in Room 17 (20, 25, 30 and 35 years): http://bit.ly/3bnHF9Q Ceremony of 4 February in…
Introducing your new staff magazine, UN Today | « UN Today », le nouveau magazine du personnel
We are delighted to introduce your new staff magazine: It will arrive in your office on 21 February. The first issue will focus on the future of work and how this affects all of us. UN Today replaces UN Special, following a decision by full agreement of the Staff Council to conclude our previous collaboration…
How we ensure transparency at the Staff Council | Comment nous assurons la transparence au Conseil de coordination du personnel
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Staff Council’s new website. It allows for easier access for you to find all the information related to the work of the Council. Our website includes all the information on: The annual audited reports by the elected internal auditors For your information, the Council accounts were also externally…
Percussion classes February to April | Stage de percussions de février à avril
Convivial, creative, fun and musical, this is our percussion program! The United Nations Music Club offers all UN staff members the opportunity to be introduced to World Percussion. A new eight-week initiation course will start from (every) Friday 7 February 2020 until Friday 3 April 2020. Classes will last 40 minutes and will be held during the lunch breaks…
Dance for your wellbeing | Danse pour votre bien-être
The UN Dance Club would like to propose to UN and other international organizations staff in Geneva the following courses: Oriental Dance (Egypt)with El Ramah: Wednesdays, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., room A-813. Salsa (Cuban) with Antoine Caute: Beginners: Tuesdays at 12 p.m. Intermediate: Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Room E-166 (within the printing shop,…
Lunch time concert of classical music, 7 February | Concert de musique classique à l’heure du déjeuner, 7 février
Camerata UNa, the Vocal Ensemble of the UN Music Club, invites you to a lunch time concert of classical music on Friday, 7 February at 1 p.m. in Hall XIV (behind the Assembly Hall). The programme includes solos, duets and a quartet written by Russian, French and German well-known and lesser-known composers. Camerata UNa, l’ensemble…
Please come support your colleagues at the long service awards | Venez soutenir vos collègues lors de la remise des médailles d’ancienneté
The Long Service Awards ceremony, co-hosted by the UNOG Staff Coordinating Council and the United Nations Office at Geneva, will take place this Friday and next Tuesday. The awards will be presented by UNOG Director-General, Ms. Tatiana Valovaya, on behalf of the Secretary-General. Please come and support your colleagues on an important milestone in their…