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…
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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…
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…