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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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Tell us about your experience with hybrid working | Faites-nous part de votre expérience du travail hybride
As we settle into new working patterns post-covid, we would like to know more about your experience with hybrid working. We define hybrid working as working from home up to three days a week as permitted by the UN’s policy on flexible working arrangements...
Update on legal options regarding parental leave for children born in 2022 | Mise au point sur les options juridiques concernant le congé parental pour les enfants nés en 2022
Following our previous broadcast, a number of staff who became parents in 2022 contacted the Union to express their interest in taking legal action. Subsequently, birth mothers who were still on maternity leave on 1 January 2023 received the good news that they...
Staff Union message: Last chance to make your voice heard on medical insurance | Dernière chance pour faire entendre votre voix à propos de l’assurance maladie
You may have seen the message below inviting you to take part in a survey on our health insurance. We encourage you to take part. This survey focuses on gathering feedback about the service quality of our health insurance. It is vital to achieve a diverse range of...
Restoring your prior UN Pension Fund contributions | Rétablissement des cotisations antérieures à la Caisse des pensions de l’ONU
Did you know that if you left the UN system and later returned, you can now connect the pension contributions from your prior service to your current service, potentially increasing your final pension benefit? This is now possible under the these conditions...
Survey for UN consultants, individual contractors, and fellows | Enquête pour les consultants, vacataires, et boursiers de l’ONU
The Consultants Coordinating Board (CCB) is undertaking a survey to better understand the situation of UN consultants, individual contractors and fellows and support its advocacy. It focuses on Geneva, although those in other locations are welcome to...
Flexible working arrangements | Aménagement des modalités de travail
As you may have heard, the Secretary-General has issued guidelines restricting the application of flexible working arrangements in New York. Given the confusion that has been created, we note that these guidelines are specific to the context of UNHQ and are not...
How to seek assistance from elected Council members of the Staff Union | Comment demander de l’aide aux membres élus du Syndicat
We would like to remind you that elected Council members of the Staff Union are ready to help and advise you on your workplace issues, point you in the right direction if necessary and raise certain issues for broader policy consideration. While you can of course...
Legal options regarding parental leave for children born in 2022 | Options juridiques concernant le congé parental pour les enfants nés en 2022
As you will have seen, the administrative issuance on parental leave is now out. This is good news for anyone who became a parent on or after 1 January 2023, as they will now be able to use their entitlement to 16/26 weeks of leave. Unfortunately, the news is less...
Practice meditation in the Palais | Venez pratiquer la méditation au Palais
The UNOG Meditation Club offers Vipassana meditation sessions. Sessions are held every Thursday from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, at the Palais des Nations.
New composition of the UNOG Staff Union leadership | La nouvelle équipe dirigeante du Syndicat de l’ONUG
At its first meeting held on 27 February 2023, the 41st Staff Union Council elected its office holders as follows: Ian Richards (President)Brad Smith (Vice-President)Laura Johnson (Executive Secretary)Pablo Gonzalez Silva (Deputy Executive Secretary)* Other Bureau...
Staff Union highlights concerns to DG at UNOG townhall meeting | Le Syndicat fait part de ses préoccupations à la Directrice générale lors de la réunion générale à l’ONUG
We first would like to thank all of the staff for the support and confidence in the Staff Union with respect to the recent elections. Please be assured that we will continue to work hard for your rights and conditions of service. At the UNOG townhall meeting on 23...
Take this survey to reduce administrative hassle at work | Répondez à cette enquête pour réduire les tracas administratifs au travail
Please help us reduce administrative hassle at work by filling out this quick and easy survey! (approx. time: 7 minutes)https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WQRMF5C Many of you have raised concerns about increasing levels of administrative hassle in your daily work...
Recap of our staff GA and townhall | Un aperçu des discussions tenues lors de l’AG du personnel
We would like to thank you for attending the General Assembly meeting and information session on Tuesday, 31 January. Over 350 staff participated. The meeting was opened by the Vice-President of the Staff Union, Ursula Hermelink and the agenda was adopted without...
Good news for colleagues in grades G1 to G4 | Bonnes nouvelles pour les collègues des grades G1 à G4
As you may be aware colleagues in the grades of G1 to G4 were not considered eligible for continuing appointments because selection to these positions did not pass through a review of a central review body. Following the discussions at SMC, we have reached an...
Top stories
Tell us about your experience with hybrid working | Faites-nous part de votre expérience du travail hybride
As we settle into new working patterns post-covid, we would like to know more about your experience with hybrid working. We define hybrid working as working from home up to three days a week as permitted by the UN’s policy on flexible working...
Update on legal options regarding parental leave for children born in 2022 | Mise au point sur les options juridiques concernant le congé parental pour les enfants nés en 2022
Following our previous broadcast, a number of staff who became parents in 2022 contacted the Union to express their interest in taking legal action. Subsequently, birth mothers who were still on maternity leave on 1 January 2023 received the...
Staff Union message: Last chance to make your voice heard on medical insurance | Dernière chance pour faire entendre votre voix à propos de l’assurance maladie
You may have seen the message below inviting you to take part in a survey on our health insurance. We encourage you to take part. This survey focuses on gathering feedback about the service quality of our health insurance. It is vital to achieve...
Restoring your prior UN Pension Fund contributions | Rétablissement des cotisations antérieures à la Caisse des pensions de l’ONU
Did you know that if you left the UN system and later returned, you can now connect the pension contributions from your prior service to your current service, potentially increasing your final pension benefit? This is now possible under the...
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