First of all, Generation 2004 wishes you a great year in 2025 and will continue to fight to make your voices heard. Welcome to the first edition of the Newsletter for 2025. In this edition, we cover various topics that affect your daily life and career.  We start by exploring the blurred lines between personal and professional life, particularly when it comes to mobile phones (check the recording of our online conference). We discuss how the burden of cost-saving measures is increasingly being shifted onto staff.  Moreover, navigating the complexities of work-life balance is crucial, as highlighted in our coverage of the JSIS. Speaking of career advancement, we provide tips on how to increase your chances of getting a promotion or reclassification in 2025.  For those of you keen to plan the year ahead, check the article on flexibility days 2025.  Meanwhile, significant changes are underway in European Schools. Furthermore, the EEAS emphasises the need for clear responsibilities and support for Heads of Delegations, sheds light on the issue of cold temperatures in EEAS Offices and informs you on the performance appraisals exercise for 2025.  Finally, we remind you about the certification deadlines, invite you to sign the petition on the restructuring of Delegations and discuss the alarming reality of working for free.  Last but not least, check our training offer with our partner Yasemos Europeos, on the EPSO competition for AD5 – Translators.

That’s all for now!

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Welcome to the twelfth edition of the Generation 2004 Newsletter for 2024. In this edition, we cover key topics including addressing staff concerns and mobility in the EEAS. We congratulate those involved in the Contract Agents Reclassification Exercise 2024 and discuss reducing budgetary losses while granting fairer contracts.

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Welcome to the eleventh edition of  Generation 2004 newsletter for 2024. In this edition, we are covering a range of topics, including updates on other locations such as the Canteen in Ispra,  the Healthcare system in Italy and the lack of transparency of the promotion system in  EEAS.  We invite you to share your experiences with the JSIS special reimbursement .   We are happy to provide you with the recording and slides of our free training on AD7 EPSO competition in partnership with Yasemos Europeos .  We raise again the issue of low temperature in the office.  As always, we keep on fighting for a fairer future for our ASTs colleagues and share with you the highlights of the ECA Report. Additionally, we have news on the Annual Salary Update 2024 in Brussels and in ISPRA and on the concrete action launched to help the people of Valencia. Finally, we inform you on the ‘voluntary’ availability During End-of-Year Break, the ‘End of Service’ IT access, the upcoming Changes to the Mission Guide and the next steps for Promotion/Reclassification.

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Welcome to the tenth edition of  Generation 2004 newsletter for 2024. This edition highlights several key updates, beginning with a heartfelt thank you to our supporters in the recent Generation 2004 elections in Geel. We also address pressing concerns about the challenging issues surrounding ASTSC career blockages. Furthermore, we explore the certification process. In addition we focus on unpaid leave and the pursuit of longer and sustainable careers for Contract Agents and we discuss whether to sign or not the petition from the contract agent “collective”. We also discuss issues regarding standby duty within the EEAS and voting practice in JRC sites. Moreover, we offer insights into training opportunities for the AST3 EPSO competition. We also did not forget to talk about the difficulties to navigate the ‘My IntraComm‘ platform. Last but not least, we provide a comprehensive FAQ on pension and the transfer of pension rights, as well as details about  the JRC event dedicated to this topic.

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Welcome to the ninth edition of  Generation 2004 newsletter for 2024. This edition highlights several key updates, including the defense of our fundamental rights, the judgement on the place of origin, the EU unemployment insurance scheme, mobility of Contract Agents, and internal and EPSO competition new offers.

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Welcome to the eighth edition 2024 of Generation 2004 Newsletter! In this issue, discover our checklist & tips for your holidays and the new training offer for the ongoing EPSO competitions. Also find updates on Contract Agents (CA) 3A’s unemployment insurance payment, fairer pension contributions for contract (CA) and temporary (TA) agents, and the 7-year rule for Contract Agents. Continue reading Newsletter editorial – 16-07-2024 →

Welcome to the seventh edition of the Generation 2004 newsletter for 2024! In this issue, you’ll find crucial updates about urgent info regarding Luxembourg ING bank accounts.  We also provide you with guidance on how to appeal non-promotion/reclassification decisions.  You will also learn to identify fake interviews.  We invite you to join us for a conference on city violence protection. Furthermore, don’t miss the reply from DG TAXUD to our note on the alarming decline in Staff Well-Being and our article on personal data, private phone usage, and standby duty, especially in Delegations. ‘Enjoy’ a new episode of the Evere European School saga.  Finally, we’d love your feedback on the Career Days organised by DG HR.  That’s it for this edition.  Reach out if we can assist you!

Welcome to the sixth edition of the Generation 2004 newsletter for 2024! In this edition, you will read some news about European Schools issues and solutions. We also draw your attention to the problematic of transferring unused holiday to the next year. Furthermore, we provide essential dos and don’ts for those juggling a second job..  Additionally, we present the latest insights from the Court of Justice’s ruling on travel allowances and place of origin.  To finish on a positive touch, we share another PMO success story..  So, that’s it for this time.  Enjoy the reading and get in touch if you believe we can help!