Welcome to one more Newsletter of Generation 2004.
In this issue we cover the very first general intermediary salary update [1]. Colleagues in some Delegations were already used to it but unfortunately due to the dire crisis we are traversing the intermediary salary update clause kicked in for everyone in the EU pay-roll.
We also make a first assessment of the new rules on Working Time and Hybrid Working [2], and while at it we also launch a survey to help us better take the pulse of the ‘new normal’ [3].
Ukraine and more specifically its refugees in Belgium still needs all our help and to this end Generation 2004 joined a joint action with the other unions to request help from colleagues [4].
We also revisit the eternal drama of internal competitions [5] with all it’s quirks and stress.
Finally we cover the situation around the yearly ‘surprise’ closure of the European Schools academic year [6]; no explanation or sorry included!
Oh! And of course you should keep in mind that the season for appeals for non-proposal for promotion is soon upon us and, with it comes our yearly conference on the art of drafting your appeal [7] and our offer to help you draft your text to make sure you maximize your chances of succeeding!
So, enough said, enjoy the reading!