UPDATE: Petition in support of Contract Agents!

Remember our petition in support of Contract Agents from last year? The one that closed 27 November with 1 415 signatures? (Thanks very much for your support!) It’s now with the European Parliament and still moving! Here are details on the next steps[1]. Continue reading UPDATE: Petition in support of Contract Agents!

The ‘new normal’: is this it?

*Update 20.07.2021: Check out the MyIntracomm discussion below Towards more attractive and flexible working conditions: Staff working arrangements: major changes in the pipeline*

The Working time and hybrid working decision sets out the proposed ‘new normal’ with an invitation to discuss this with the trade unions and staff associations (OSPs) in a social dialogue on 30 June. Here are the current Working time and flexitime rules  and their corresponding frequently asked questions (FAQs) for comparison. Continue reading The ‘new normal’: is this it?

UPDATE on teleworking in delegations – adapting work practice to a new reality

Generation 2004 wish to update you on teleworking in EU Delegations.

In January 2018, the European External Action Service (EEAS) started a teleworking pilot project in four Delegations. This was possible also thanks to the proactive role of Generation 2004 members who worked closely with the EEAS and the Commission (‘COM’) on this file. By the end of 2019, the number of Delegations covered by teleworking increased from 4 to 24 (out of 143 Delegations and Offices). In the pilot phase, colleagues had the opportunity to apply for occasional teleworking, subject to the approval of their hierarchy. Some Delegations have excluded local agents (LA) assistants and secretaries which is an issue of concern to be addressed. Continue reading UPDATE on teleworking in delegations – adapting work practice to a new reality

Commission Representations conference Tuesday 22 June

We are delighted to invite you at the Generation 2004 meeting dedicated to staff in the European Commission Representations in the Member States.

The kick-off meeting will take place on Tuesday 22 of June at 12.00 CEST (Teams link) we will give you a short overview on “hot” issues and discuss with you whatever topics you consider relevant and useful. Do not hesitate to suggest any other matters by sending them to our functional mailbox as well.

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The 2021 reclassification appeals season opens Tuesday 22 June, Generation 2004 is here to help

*Please see the frequently asked questions (FAQs) from our promotion appeals conference on how to draft your appeal.*

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 lists according to the DG quota distribution, and discussed those lists with the staff representation (trade unions and staff associations (OSPs)). This first stage is now over and the DG reclassification lists will be published in Sysper on Tuesday 22 June! Please consult Sysper and check whether you are proposed for reclassification. Continue reading The 2021 reclassification appeals season opens Tuesday 22 June, Generation 2004 is here to help

How to draft an appeal: conference Thursday 17 June 12.00-14.00

*Please see the frequently asked questions (FAQs) from this conference.*

For those of you not proposed for promotion or reclassification and who feel the reason is not related to your performance but to other reasons: change of unit/department, parental/maternity leave, change of line manager, personal conflicts etc., you may file an appeal in Sysper.

Generation 2004 will discuss how to draft such an appeal and answer your questions. The conference will take place on Thursday 17 June 12.00-14.00 via Webex. Continue reading How to draft an appeal: conference Thursday 17 June 12.00-14.00

The 2021 promotion appeals season opens Thursday 17 June, Generation 2004 is here to help

*Please see the frequently asked questions (FAQs) from our conference on how to draft your appeal.*

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 promotion lists according to the DG quota distribution, and discussed those lists with the staff representation (trade unions and staff associations (OSPs). This first stage is now over and the DG promotion lists will be published in Sysper on Thursday, 17 June! Please consult Sysper and check whether you are proposed for promotion [My file>Promotion>List of proposals for promotion]. Continue reading The 2021 promotion appeals season opens Thursday 17 June, Generation 2004 is here to help