The Common Front/Front Commun describes collaborative action across the list of trade unions and staff associations (including us!). This is not an entity that stands in elections. ‘Common Front/Front Commun’ is the name given to the majority of trade unions and staff associations (OSPs) together when we work on common action (‘Front Commun’). For more … Continue reading Front Commun
Collaborative action across the list of trade unions and staff associations (including us!). This is not an entity that stands in elections. ‘Common Front/Front Commun’ is the name given to the majority of trade unions and staff associations (OSPs) together when we work on common action (‘Front Commun’).
*Update 11.08.2023, September training offered by HR for those who passed written tests.* Original article: Firstly, our EPSO survey is still open: we eagerly await your responses. The more data we have, the clearer the picture we can paint of the exam experience and the more difficult it is to dismiss the evidence as not … Continue reading EPSO update – the show must go on!
An informal and unofficial[1] alphabetical guide to the staff representation and social dialogue at the Commission This guide is for everyone: it is necessary for each of us to know who represents us and how. If we are unaware of our rights, it is impossible for us to exercise them: the staff representation is here … Continue reading ABC of staff representation at the Commission
Since its (official) foundation last year, Generation2004 has been heavily involved in the staff regulation reform on all levels and on all fronts. Unlike others, our activities mainly focused on Member States. During several meetings with a number of permanent representations, we demonstrated clearly how the burden of the 2004 reform had been largely carried … Continue reading Outcome of the staff regulations reform: much ado about (almost) nothing
Staff representation organisations have jointly raised serious concerns regarding the modernisation of the EU Delegation network and, more specifically, the Commission’s proposal to dismiss up to 29 Local Agents (LAs) in the Western Balkans. In the Delegations concerned, this represents a very significant share of Local Agents in core functions such as Finance, Contracts and Audit, in several cases approaching … Continue reading Unjust Dismissals in EU Delegations: A Dangerous Start to Delegations “Modernisation”
*Update 27.10.2025 at the Central Staff Committee (plenary no 585) Mr Quest linked these ‘Luxembourg actions’ to the forthcoming large scale review. Is this a way to squeeze yet more praise out of what increasingly appears to be an abandoned project? Original article: Generation 2004 is pleased to see the recently-announced agreement to have bills … Continue reading A side quest to the 12 actions for Luxembourg?
The housing policy for EU Delegations has long been a critical element in ensuring the efficiency, well-being, and security of staff posted to more than 144 locations across the globe. However, recent discussions about a potential reform of the housing policy have raised serious concerns among colleagues, particularly regarding the motivations behind this review and … Continue reading EEAS: The Future of Housing in EU Delegations: A Call for Fair and Transparent Reform
*Update 24.10.2024 We’re aware of OIB now accepting cross-border commuter passes reimbursement requests via myPMO, but Luxembourg-based colleagues are to use the same method as before.* *Update 15.07.2024 Check out ‘A new tool for reimbursement’ in the Brussels Green Commuting Communication on MyIntracomm. It promises reimbursement of Brussels transport tickets without having to wait for … Continue reading Upholding flexibility offered by Third-party option in Mobility.net
Many of you have contacted us, asking about “Have your say”, which suddenly disappeared from the Commission’s internet, after it underwent a superficial “lift”. Either you liked to follow on various discussions, share your opinions, or even, for a stronger impact, launching a topic that was important to you. However, all of that is now gone. … Continue reading What happened to “Have your say”?
