We would like to thank those of you who shared with us their concerns regarding the working conditions in the H building. The Staff Coordinating Council considers these concerns very legitimate and regrets that the current working conditions do not meet the standards you expect in order to perform your daily work. These concerns fall…
The summer staycation special edition of UN Today is now out | L’édition spéciale sur le « staycation » de cet été est désormais disponible
In this month’s UN Today, now out: Stuck in Geneva for the summer? Make the most of it. Our guide to the best beaches, rooftops, walks and places for family fun. How working mothers are tackling work-life balance and what more needs to be done. Will tourism return after Covid and what will it look…
Outcome of our debate on racism and the way forward | Résultats de la discussion sur le racisme et prochaines étapes
The Staff Coordinating Council held an informal discussion entitled “Let’s Talk About Race” on 16 June. A number of staff from various UN entities in Geneva attended. The discussion provided an opportunity for staff to share their experiences and views on racism in the workplace and to provide suggestions on how to address this issue at…
Choose your representatives to the Staff Pension Committee | Choisissez vos représentants au Comité des pensions du personnel
We would like to remind you that the election of participant representatives of the Staff Pension Committee (SPC) – those who represent you at the Pension Board – will be taking place between 24-30 June via electronic ballot. You probably already received an email from the SPC Polling Officers notifying you of the upcoming elections. If not, you may contact them…
SAFI summer sale this week | Promo d’été au SAFI cette semaine
As previously announced, SAFI, which is under new management, is already seeing tremendous changes and improvements. The interior layout of the shop was modified to offer easier access and movement through the store, thinking of both health and comfort. The main cashier is now at the centre of the store (next to the watches), and…
Our meeting with management on CDLs, racism, UNOPS contracts and other issues | Notre réunion avec l’Administration sur les cartes de légitimation, le racisme, les contrats de l’UNOPS et d’autres questions
We would like to share the outcome of the latest meeting of the Joint Negotiation Committee (JNC), which took place on 31 May. The JNC brings together the UNOG Staff Coordinating Council (SCC) and the administration in Geneva to examine and resolve issues relating to “staff welfare, including conditions of employment and of work specific to…
June’s UN Today is out | Le numéro de juin de UN Today vient de paraître
In this month’s UN Today, now out: Does the UN care about your welfare? We look into it Are UN reforms putting our public service at risk? One translator’s journey from the private sector to the UN UN Beach: what to expect this summer Where do our coffee capsules end up? Read June’s issue here…
Showing solidarity with colleagues from the Special Tribunal for Lebanon | Solidarité avec les collègues du Tribunal Spécial pour le Liban
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…