Staff unions across the Secretariat support reforms that strengthen the Organisation but remain deeply concerned about the impact of the UN80 Initiative on staff. Colleagues are facing abrupt career disruptions, uncertainty, increased workloads and declining morale amid post cuts, relocations and limited transparency in decision-making.
Staff representatives also report that existing consultation mechanisms have been reduced to information‑sharing rather than genuine engagement, undermining the purpose of the Staff‑Management Committee.
Unions call for an extraordinary Staff-Management Committee meeting chaired by the Secretary‑General, as an opportunity for him to hear staff perspectives and recommendations of both parties and give a much needed, renewed synergy to the joint consultative body. The Unions remain committed to constructive partnership and to ensuring staff voices are central as the Organisation navigates these critical reforms.
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