Earlier this week the Coordinating Committee of International Staff Unions and Associations (CCISUA), to which we as UNOG staff belong, intervened at the General Assembly (Fifth Committee) on the following human resources-related matters:

• the possibility of current staff to be able to choose to retire at 65 as of 2016;
• the current review of your pay and allowances;
• the level at which your salary is set; and
• governance problems at the pension fund

The statement, which is based on strong concerns that you have expressed to us, can be read here. Alternatively, you can watch this webcast: http://webtv.un.org/search/fifth-committee-8th-meeting-general-assembly-69th-session/3861386798001?term=fifth%20committee

CCISUA statement on behalf of UN staff: 25.30-33.40

Interventions by member states: 33.40 onwards

We will be following up on this intervention through one-on-one meetings with delegates in New York.

A final decision on these matters is likely to be taken just before Christmas and we will keep you informed.