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The UNOG Staff Union represents the staff of the UN Secretariat in Geneva.
It represents you before management in Geneva and New York in all areas related to your conditions of service and welfare.
We need your support to continue fighting for your rights.
The UNOG Staff Union represents the staff of the UN Secretariat in Geneva.
It represents you before management in Geneva and New York in all areas related to your conditions of service and welfare.
We need your support
to continue fighting for your rights.
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ICSC recommendations and CCISUA’s position | Examen de la rémunération : recommandations de la CFPI et position de CCISUA
Dear colleagues, The International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) has published the outcome of its comprehensive review of the compensation package for staff in the Professional and higher categories. The recommendations will now go to the United Nations General...
Result of the humanitarian collection for Venezuela | Résultat de la collecte humanitaire pour le Venezuela
Dear colleagues, In mid-July, the Staff Union launched a humanitarian collection for Venezuela following the deadly earthquakes of 24 June. Thanks to your participation, we are pleased to inform you that a total of CHF 11,693 was collected, to which the Staff Union...
Update on recent legal developments | Mise au point sur des questions juridiques
Dear colleagues, We have learned of some interesting developments in our internal justice system which we wanted to share with you: • Step determination is the process used to set a new...
Long Service Awards Ceremony 2026 | Cérémonie Prix d’ancienneté 2026
Dear colleagues, We are pleased to inform you of the 2026 Long Service Awards Ceremony on Monday 30 November 2026 at 2:30 p.m. in the Tempus Conference Room. This ceremony is an opportunity to collectively recognise and show appreciation for those who...
Recent visa issues for staff living in France | Problèmes récents liés aux visas pour des membres du personnel résidant en France
Dear colleagues, Recently a number of staff members have reported issues with being issued a visa to reside in France by the consulate in Geneva, despite having a valid employment contract with the UN. We are also aware that some have successfully challenged such...
Reminder – Humanitarian collection for Venezuela | Rappel – Collecte humanitaire pour le Venezuela
Three weeks after the deadly twin earthquakes in Venezuela, the population needs support more than ever. The earthquakes have killed more than 3,500 people and injured at least 16,740 others, while 6,462 people have been rescued. Accordingly, we have decided to...
July – August issue of UN Today is out | Le numéro de juillet – août de UN Today vient de paraître
In the new issue of UN Today, out now: How will ICAO navigate today's geopolitical turbulence to shape tomorrow's aviation? Going further: the next chapter of the IGC Panel Parity Pledge. Building an AI-powered workplace that puts people first. La Cité Bleue:...
Update on the work of our staff federation | Mise au point sur le travail de notre fédération du personnel
The UNOG Staff Union is part of a federation of 15 unions, which includes other UN Secretariat entities and as well as agencies/funds/programmes and which is called the Coordinating Committee for International Staff Unions and Associations(CCISUA). Each year,...
Humanitarian collection for Venezuela | Collecte humanitaire pour le Venezuela
The confirmed death toll from the two earthquakes that struck western Venezuela on Wednesday evening is at least 1,450 people but that number is likely far short of the actual figure, as tens of thousands more are still believed to be missing. At least 3,200 people...
June issue of UN Today is out | Le numéro de juin de UN Today vient de paraître
In the new issue of UN Today, out now: UNECE and the agreements helping to protect the planet Visit the transformed International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum What is Bonn really like as a duty station? NASA explains the new age of asteroid science And...
UN Staff Summer Party | Fête d’été du Personnel de l’ONU
The UNOG Staff Union is delighted to invite you to our Summer Party: an opportunity for UN staff across Geneva to come together, unwind, and celebrate the season at the UN Port Beach Club! As summer begins, we would like to create a welcoming space to strengthen...
Do you want to see the candidates for UN SG debate head to head in Geneva? | Voulez-vous voir les candidats au poste de Secrétaire général de l’ONU s’affronter lors d’un débat à Genève ?
Organised by GWL Voices and the United Nations Foundation, this timely and important event will take place on Tuesday 9 June at the Ivan Pictet auditorium, located next door at the Graduate Institute. According to the organisers, "the event will convene diplomats,...
Outcomes of the Staff-Management Committee | Résultats du Comité administration-personnel
Staff unions from across the UN met last month with New York management as part of the Staff-Management Committee (SMC) to discuss burning human resources issues, including the prospect of further budget cuts, flexible working arrangements and contracts. The report...
Townhall on FWA, performance management and staff selection | Réunion générale sur les modalités de travail flexibles, la gestion de la performance et la sélection du personnel
We would like to invite you to an information session this Thursday 23 April at 1.30 p.m. via MS Teams, which will follow our extraordinary assembly of the staff (more information about the assembly can be found here). We will update you on the following topics:...
Top stories
ICSC recommendations and CCISUA’s position | Examen de la rémunération : recommandations de la CFPI et position de CCISUA
Dear colleagues, The International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) has published the outcome of its comprehensive review of the compensation package for staff in the Professional and higher categories. The recommendations will now go to the...
Result of the humanitarian collection for Venezuela | Résultat de la collecte humanitaire pour le Venezuela
Dear colleagues, In mid-July, the Staff Union launched a humanitarian collection for Venezuela following the deadly earthquakes of 24 June. Thanks to your participation, we are pleased to inform you that a total of CHF 11,693 was collected, to...
Update on recent legal developments | Mise au point sur des questions juridiques
Dear colleagues, We have learned of some interesting developments in our internal justice system which we wanted to share with you: • Step determination is the process...
Long Service Awards Ceremony 2026 | Cérémonie Prix d’ancienneté 2026
Dear colleagues, We are pleased to inform you of the 2026 Long Service Awards Ceremony on Monday 30 November 2026 at 2:30 p.m. in the Tempus Conference Room. This ceremony is an opportunity to collectively recognise and show...
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