This topic came out of our October sessions on pensions but the information is applicable to anyone leaving the Commission whether that’s at the end of a contract, to retire or for several other reasons. According to your circumstances, you might need access to the IT systems to submit medical costs, to get certificates or to manage the EU unemployment allowance[1]. Continue reading End of service: IT access
Contract Agents
JRC event: pension rights
*** Update: You can find the presentation of the conference here. ***
Generation 2004 would like to invite you to a conference for staff in JRCs sites dedicated to the topic: ‘Everything you always wanted to know about Pensions rights’.
This conference will follow the regular Lunchtime conference on Pensions Transfer Out, the two events are independent, but together will give a wide overlook on Pensions rights in the European Commission. Continue reading JRC event: pension rights
Unemployment fund in top shape: Will non-permanent staff contributions decrease?
Did you know that every 2 years the Commission is expected to present a report on the financial situation of the EU unemployment insurance scheme? The last one issued in February 2024 covers the period between 2017 and 2022. You might find it interesting…
EU unemployment fund: for whom and on what terms?
The EU unemployment allowance is intended for former temporary agents (TAs), contract agents (CAs), or accredited parliamentary assistants (APAs) following termination of their service with a European Union institution. Continue reading Unemployment fund in top shape: Will non-permanent staff contributions decrease?
Reinforcing mobility for contract agents
Generation2004 has taken a closer look at the mobility of contract agents (3A and 3B), triggered by the feedback from our members. We are astonished how restrictive and inflexible the system is. We are convinced that the mobility (or the lack thereof) hampers career growth, which can lead to frustration, demotivation, burnout and long periods of medical leave. A change is needed!
Social security fairness for non-permanent staff
***Update 30.07.2024 DG HR position on the payment of unemployment insurance by CAs on permanent (‘indeterminate duration’) contracts (3A)***
Generation2004 believes that the regulation governing social security contributions and pensions can be tricky, to say the least. Unlike officials, contract and temporary agents find themselves subject to additional deductions labelled as CCA ‘Unemployment insurance (personal contribution)’ code on their payslip, referring specifically to unemployment insurance Continue reading Social security fairness for non-permanent staff
Securing pensions for Contract & Temporary Agents during unemployment
Your Contract Agent CA3B (or a different non-permanent) contract at the European Commission has ended. Despite your determination to continue contributing to the EU project, you can no longer work directly for the Commission (e.g. you have reached six years as CA3B). You can work for another institution or for the Commission, but on a different contract than CA3B.
Continue reading Securing pensions for Contract & Temporary Agents during unemployment
Empowering contract agents: Generation 2004 calls for amendments to 7- year rule
***Update 17.07.2024 DG HR position on the application of the 7-year rule.***
We would like to inform you that following your numerous and regular questions concerning the 7-year rule (originally 6-year rule)[1], we submitted an official note to the administration requesting clarification on its application and ultimately the extension of the 7-year rule by 3 additional years. The rationale behind this request is clear, but we know that 10 years is generally avoided since this is the threshold for entitlement to an EU pension.
Continue reading Empowering contract agents: Generation 2004 calls for amendments to 7- year rule
Conference: the 2024 reclassification and promotion appeals season opens Thursday 13 June, Generation 2004 is here to help
Every year, the promotion and reclassification procedures, for officials and contract agents (CAs) respectively, go through several stages to culminate in formal recognition (or not) for the job performed during the previous years. During the first stage, your DG’s hierarchy put together draft reclassification and promotion lists according to the DG quota distribution. Continue reading Conference: the 2024 reclassification and promotion appeals season opens Thursday 13 June, Generation 2004 is here to help
Lunchtime conference: the implementation of the Picard decision in the Commission
The European Commission has recently published the Conclusion 287/24 on the Picard judgement about pension rights and how it wants to implement it. During a Generation 2004 lunch-time conference on 29 April we explained what this conclusion means for you and which category of staff must consider taking actions. Continue reading Lunchtime conference: the implementation of the Picard decision in the Commission
Advocacy bearing fruit: administration boosts reclassification quotas
We are happy to announce that in response to our note and collective effort with the central staff committee (CSC), HR has finally taken a significant step forward in improving the career prospects of contact agents (CA) engaged under Article 3a of the Conditions of Employment of Other servants (CEOS)[1]. The quotas available to promote (’reclassify’) CA3a staff are to increase. Continue reading Advocacy bearing fruit: administration boosts reclassification quotas
