SG’s video message on Covid-19
My dear Colleagues, The strength of our United Nations is YOU – our committed and dedicated personnel. Events have moved at alarming speed over the past two weeks. This crisis is unprecedented. And I am proud of how – together – you are adapting so quickly. I understand the enormous stress that measures to contain the virus are putting on you and your families. Many of you — like me — are …. Read More
A Grunt’s View of U.N. Leadership
An internal U.N. survey shows that the bosses think they are doing a better job than their employees do. The vast majority of U.N. workers—89 percent—say they are proud to work for their international organization, which keeps the peace in far-flung war zones, tends to natural and humanitarian disasters, and promotes the global response …. Read More
Happy Hour – Thank You
Thanks to all those who came and enjoyed the happy hour last Friday. For those that missed out we hope to see you the next time. We hope to do it again on Friday March 6th. Below are a couple of pictures from our latest event. Let’s see if we can get over a hundred …. Read More
JIU Report Mobility
JIU/REP/2019/8 Review of Staff Exchange and Similar Inter-agency Mobility Measures in United Nations System Organizations The Joint Inspection Unit of the United Nations system (JIU) is pleased to share the Review Highlights and Full Report for the Review of Staff Exchange and Similar Inter-agency Mobility Measures in United Nations System Organizations, prepared by Inspector …. Read More
UNFSU on Yammer
The global UNFSU has set up a Yammer group for all the constituents. Mark, Liliya and Leila invite you to join. The link to the Yammer group is here, https://www.yammer.com/unitednations.onmicrosoft.com/#/threads/inGroup?type=in_group&feedId=8891359232&view=all Please join up and participate in conversations, get updated information and contribute to your Union. 00
MINUSTAH Memorial – Haiti – 12 January 2010
The Haiti earthquake of 12 January 2010 measured 7.0 on the Richter scale. Hundreds of thousands of Haitians lost their lives. The United Nations lost 102 of its staff. The names of 102 UN staff confirmed to have died follows, we remember them all and their loved ones today, 10 years since their tragic loss …. Read More
Reminder to sign the G to P Petition
You may know, in 2018 the New York Staff Union, ESCWA Staff Council (SC) and the Field Staff Union launched an extensive campaign to obtain the abolishment of the G to P ceiling (It was decided in December 2019 that the matter will be discussed during the resumed session in early 2020).In order to continue …. Read More
