Following our survey on racism, we would like to invite staff to take part in informal discussions on racism in the workplace. It will provide a forum for staff to talk about their experience, sensitize and support colleagues, and foster a better understanding. We hope to come up with practical recommendations that we can then…
Staff Council message: Move to the H buildings: your concerns and suggestions | Déménagement vers le bâtiment H : doléances et suggestions
Following our survey on racism, we would like to invite staff to take part in informal discussions on racism in the workplace. It will provide a forum for staff to talk about their experience, sensitize and support colleagues, and foster a better understanding. We hope to come up with practical recommendations that we can then…
Let’s Talk About Race | Parlons du racisme
Following our survey on racism, we would like to invite staff to take part in informal discussions on racism in the workplace. It will provide a forum for staff to talk about their experience, sensitize and support colleagues, and foster a better understanding. We hope to come up with practical recommendations that we can then…
May’s UN Today: the SG race, staff podcasts, Palais bees, housing for staff | Le numéro de mai de UN Today : la course pour Secrétaire général, les podcasts du personnel, les abeilles du Palais, des logements pour le personnel
In this month’s UN Today, now out: The SG’s re-election: what’s the verdict? Tradesplaining: how two staff members started a podcast during lockdown. Housing for UN staff: Find out about new apartments reserved for you. Palais life: the story behind the beehives in the park. Low tax retirements for UN staff: a new law under…
Our meeting with the Secretary-General | Notre rencontre avec le Secrétaire général
Last week we met with the Secretary-General while he was in Geneva. The outcomes are below: We raised concerns with the new agile, “uber-style” contracts and their impact on employment security. He said he needed to have more information and would review the matter. We said that a cost-of-living survey should be delayed until staff spending…
Play an active role in the protection of your staff rights and welfare | Jouez un rôle actif dans la protection des droits et du bien-être du personnel
The Staff Coordinating Council – the union for all staff at UNOG (which includes UNCTAD, ECE, OHCHR, OCHA, UNDRR, UNRISD, and other Secretariat staff in Geneva) – calls on all staff to play an active role in the protection of your staff rights and improvement of welfare initiatives. You can visit our website to find…
Trouble ahead: Why the UN’s Future of Work programme is causing deep concern | Du souci à se faire : pourquoi les « politiques d’avenir » pour le personnel de l’ONU suscitent-t-elles de vives inquiétudes ?
UN management is moving forward with plans that could revolutionise the way we work in the organisation. The more we understand about these proposals, the greater our concerns. We’ve previously communicated with you about the HLCM Task Force on the Future of the United Nations System Workforce. It is increasingly evident that management is seeking…
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Summer camps for the children of UN staff | Camps d’été pour les enfants du personnel de l’ONU
With the school summer holidays fast approaching, we have contacted several summer camp organizers in Geneva and Vaud, who are still planning to conduct their activities in the safest conditions possible should the circumstances permit. These are Summer Camp Lémania, Ecolint, and the Champittet Summer Camp. We are pleased to inform you that we were able to obtain discounts from them for the children of UN staff.
G-to-P Preparatory Exam Workshop | Atelier de préparation au concours G à P
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.