Proton 2024: towards a lasting social protection

To find out more, read the Proton!

To find out more, read the Proton!

Update on the partnership between the Staff Association and BCGE

Important change concerning credit card withdrawals

Important change concerning credit card withdrawals

The Staff Association expresses its gratitude after a successful cocktail party!

On Wednesday, 25th September 2024, the Staff Association (SA) was delighted to host its traditional Ambassadors' Cocktail Evening

On Wednesday, 25th September 2024, the Staff Association (SA) was delighted to host its traditional Ambassadors' Cocktail Evening

Special Girls Soccer offer

Partner special offer

Partner special offer

The Mutual Aid Fund

Its activities reflect CERN’s commitment to the well-being of its community and the principle of mutual aid among its members.

Its activities reflect CERN’s commitment to the well-being of its community and the principle of mutual aid among its members.

CERN Dancing Club

The first class is free

The first class is free

CERN Photo Club Exhibition

Join us from the 21st September to 4th October in the main building.

Join us from the 21st September to 4th October in the main building.

Public Meeting

Monday 30 September at 10.30 a.m.

Monday 30 September at 10.30 a.m.

Did you know ?

Annual leave

Annual leave

NEW PARTNER OFFER: Salève cable car

Present your CERN Staff Association membership card at the cable car station ticket office and take advantage of the reduced rate for return or single tickets

Present your CERN Staff Association membership card at the cable car station ticket office and take advantage of the reduced rate for return or single tickets

A new educational year begins at Jardin des Particules!

We're delighted to welcome your children and to offer them a new educational year full of new features and extraordinary opportunities!

We're delighted to welcome your children and to offer them a new educational year full of new features and extraordinary opportunities!

2024 GAC-EPA Information Session

 03/09/2024 (cancelled)

 03/09/2024 (cancelled)

New offer for our members: 4-season sledge

Our new partner, Les Portes du Mont-Blanc, offers Association members a 10% discount on 4-season sledging rates

Our new partner, Les Portes du Mont-Blanc, offers Association members a 10% discount on 4-season sledging rates

CERN table tennis championship

The CERN 70th Anniversary special tournament was a great success (see results on the news: https://club-tabletennis.web.cern.ch/news), now we turn to the regular CERN championship, which is taking place this coming weekend.

The CERN 70th Anniversary special tournament was a great success (see results on the news: https://club-tabletennis.web.cern.ch/news), now we turn to the regular CERN championship, which is taking place this coming weekend.

The Staff Association and health, safety at work and environmental protection at CERN

While the Staff Association (SA) is naturally in favour of and very concerned by environmental issues, in this article we will focus primarily on the health and safety at work of members of the personnel.

Pourquoi ? Parce que la Direction cherche à réduire ces dernières années le domaine de la concertation en n’ouvrant plus le Comité de concertation permanent (CCP) aux questions de santé au travail, et ce alors qu’il y a des thématiques touchant l’ensemble du personnel et de réels problèmes.

While the Staff Association (SA) is naturally in favour of and very concerned by environmental issues, in this article we will focus primarily on the health and safety at work of members of the personnel.

Pourquoi ? Parce que la Direction cherche à réduire ces dernières années le domaine de la concertation en n’ouvrant plus le Comité de concertation permanent (CCP) aux questions de santé au travail, et ce alors qu’il y a des thématiques touchant l’ensemble du personnel et de réels problèmes.

Aquaparc - Fireworks and Magic evening on 31 July

The highlight of the evening will be the fireworks launched from the lake at 10.15pm.

The highlight of the evening will be the fireworks launched from the lake at 10.15pm.

Music on the Lawn Festival

Saturday 3rd August

An Expanded Saved Leave Scheme (SLS)

The Staff Association has promoted various ideas to improve the scheme.

The Staff Association has promoted various ideas to improve the scheme.

Staff Association Public Meeting

Thursday 27 June at 2 p.m.

Thursday 27 June at 2 p.m.

Family holiday at Aquaparc Bouveret!

Take advantage of the «partner» offer at the rate of CHF 39

Take advantage of the «partner» offer at the rate of CHF 39

77th FICSA Council - February 2024 - UPU in Berne

After 24 years as an associate member of the Federation, we can only agree on the importance of exchanging experiences.

After 24 years as an associate member of the Federation, we can only agree on the importance of exchanging experiences.

Jardin des particules - Open Days

Tuesday 18/06 - 12.30pm

Hardronic Music Festival

Saturday, 6 July 2023 on the Restaurant 3

Saturday, 6 July 2023 on the Restaurant 3

Partner offer - BCGE

Offers personalised banking solutions on preferential conditions.

Offers personalised banking solutions on preferential conditions.

The Staff Association launches a new Working Group to drive diversity, equity and inclusion

Maria Elena Angoletta and Maria Alandes Pradillo are the new delegates spearheading this initiative.

Maria Elena Angoletta and Maria Alandes Pradillo are the new delegates spearheading this initiative.

2024/2025 school year enrolment

Jardin des Particulées

Jardin des Particulées

Agenda - General Assembly 2024

Thursday 13/06 at 10am

Thursday 13/06 at 10am

Partner offer - AXA

Up to 10% on all your contracts

Up to 10% on all your contracts

Médecins Sans Frontieres presents an immersive exhibition

Jardin des Nations, in Geneva. From April 23rd to July 18th

Jardin des Nations, in Geneva. From April 23rd to July 18th

Exhibition: Sarah Pastre 3/06 to 14/06/24

"TROMPE L’OEIL dans la TRANSPARENCE"

"TROMPE L’OEIL dans la TRANSPARENCE"

What is the Staff Association (SA) General Assembly (GA)?

The General Assembly shall be the supreme organ of the Staff Association

The General Assembly shall be the supreme organ of the Staff Association

Cancellation - By-elections of members of the personnel associates (MPA)

We hope that the next election will be more successful

We hope that the next election will be more successful

InterSoccer - Summer camps

Members of the Staff Association of CERN to a 15 % discount on our courses and camps. 

Members of the Staff Association of CERN to a 15 % discount on our courses and camps. 

CERN Relay Race – 52nd Edition

Thursday May 30th, 2024

Le Jardin des Particules annual exhibition

Here's a glimpse of our annual exhibition, right here...

Here's a glimpse of our annual exhibition, right here...

CERN Music Club - Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Public Screening in the Main Auditorium.

Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Public Screening in the Main Auditorium.

By-elections of the associated members of the personnel (MPAs)

Become a member of the Staff Association, become a delegate in order to have your own representatives, express your ideas, expectations and objectives!

Become a member of the Staff Association, become a delegate in order to have your own representatives, express your ideas, expectations and objectives!

CERN Cricket Club

The CERN Cricket Club 2024 season begins very soon.

The CERN Cricket Club 2024 season begins very soon.

CERN Choir - 2 concerts

Join CERN choir and the Ensemble Baroque de Léman on the 4th or 5th May 2024 as they perform “Musique Baroque Napolitaine”!

Join CERN choir and the Ensemble Baroque de Léman on the 4th or 5th May 2024 as they perform “Musique Baroque Napolitaine”!

CERN Football Club - Are you the next Bonmati or Messi?

Whether you're a seasoned player or a rookie, we want you!

Whether you're a seasoned player or a rookie, we want you!

Ambassador’s cocktail, Wednesday 20 March 2024

We are proud to host this event twice a year

We are proud to host this event twice a year

Elections for MPAs staff delegates in the Staff Council

Association needs you, stand as a candidate!

Association needs you, stand as a candidate!

New Staff Council — 2024-2025 mandate — next steps

Staff Council by-elections to appoint representatives for the Associated Members of Personnel (MPA).

Staff Council by-elections to appoint representatives for the Associated Members of Personnel (MPA).

Improve your vitality, soften, and strengthen your body, better manage your stress level…

Le CERN Yoga Club proposes courses in Yoga, Tai Chi, Sophrology and Meditation all year round.

Le CERN Yoga Club proposes courses in Yoga, Tai Chi, Sophrology and Meditation all year round.

The CERN Pétanque Club

CERN Team won the Masters "A" on Friday 09 February 2024

CERN Team won the Masters "A" on Friday 09 February 2024

Conference - CHOC DES GÉNÉRATIONS, by Dr Olivier REVOL - 12/04/2024

Decipher the youth of today, Dr Revol will highlight recent changes in society and their impacts on young people across the generations.

Decipher the youth of today, Dr Revol will highlight recent changes in society and their impacts on young people across the generations.

CSAIO - exchanges and sharing of ideas for staff associations of international organisations and European agencies

CSAIO conference is held for representatives of the staff associations of international organisations, mainly ones based in Europe, and also European agencies.

CSAIO conference is held for representatives of the staff associations of international organisations, mainly ones based in Europe, and also European agencies.

Long-Term Collections

Contribute for projects that can make a difference for communities in need

Contribute for projects that can make a difference for communities in need

Clubs

List of clubs

List of clubs

InterSoccer - Camps

The code COMPANY15 entitles members of the Staff Association of CERN to a 15% discount on our courses and camps. 

The code COMPANY15 entitles members of the Staff Association of CERN to a 15% discount on our courses and camps. 

Did you know? The CERN Mutual Aid Fund can help!

The aim of the Mutual Aid Fund for members of the personnel of CERN is to provide financial assistance to people facing unforeseeable financial difficulties.

The aim of the Mutual Aid Fund for members of the personnel of CERN is to provide financial assistance to people facing unforeseeable financial difficulties.

Exhibition by Joanna

From 16/02/ to 1/03/24

From 16/02/ to 1/03/24

Public meeting – Thank you!

If you were unable to attend this public meeting, it was recorded by the Audiovisual Service

If you were unable to attend this public meeting, it was recorded by the Audiovisual Service

New Staff Council – 2024-2025 mandate

7 staff representatives have resigned from the Staff Association. The composition of the Staff Council (CP) has therefore changed.

7 staff representatives have resigned from the Staff Association. The composition of the Staff Council (CP) has therefore changed.

Partner offer: Skiing season in Praz de Lys

Discount for Staff Association members

Discount for Staff Association members

Partner offer: BCGE

Offers personalised banking solutions on preferential conditions.

Offers personalised banking solutions on preferential conditions.

Outing to the CERN Science Gateway

Little children are naturally curious.

Little children are naturally curious.

Staff Association Public Meeting

Monday 12 February at 3.30pm

Monday 12 February at 3.30pm

Results of the Executive Committee elections for the 2024-2025 mandate

Your Staff Association will thus have an experienced team full of new energy, united in promoting the programme of work

Your Staff Association will thus have an experienced team full of new energy, united in promoting the programme of work

Happy new year 2024

Our best wishes.

Our best wishes.

2024 GAC-EPA Information Sessions

2024 GAC-EPA Information Sessions

2024 GAC-EPA Information Sessions

Projection - Ce qui nous sauve Tuesday 30/01/2024 – 5.30 pm

The Staff Association is pleased to invite you to the screening

The Staff Association is pleased to invite you to the screening

Aquaparc, new slide!

Jungle Twist, is now open and accessible!

Jungle Twist, is now open and accessible!

Jardin des particules - Open Day

Monday 15/01/2024 - 12.30pm

Monday 15/01/2024 - 12.30pm

The children's Christmas party of CERN

This year the celebration welcomed no fewer than 170 children

This year the celebration welcomed no fewer than 170 children

CERN Football Club

This was the CERN football teams first major trophy in 17 years!  

This was the CERN football teams first major trophy in 17 years!  

Skiing season in Praz de Lys

Discounted rate for AP members

Discounted rate for AP members

Exhibition - Shelter for Science - Ukraine

A new history of scintillator crystal growth under the surface has begun

A new history of scintillator crystal growth under the surface has begun

Projection: The Rescuers, of David Parel

Tuesday 30 January 2024 at 5.30pm

Tuesday 30 January 2024 at 5.30pm

Results of 2023 elections

These elections have broken records both in terms of the number of candidates and the participation rate.

These elections have broken records both in terms of the number of candidates and the participation rate.

Welcome to the LCMC's ADVENT CONCERT

Friday 24 November at 6.30pm

EXHIBITION of CERN SOCIETY FOUNDATION

Monday, 11 December 2023 to Thursday, 21 December 2023

Monday, 11 December 2023 to Thursday, 21 December 2023

Last days to elect your representatives!

Make your voice heard, choose and support your delegates!

Make your voice heard, choose and support your delegates!

CERN - Photo Club

We offer a variety of activities

We offer a variety of activities

Monday 23 October, at noon
Starting date for voting

Stimulating new activities for children

Yoga workshop / Early-learning art activities / Music initiation

Yoga workshop / Early-learning art activities / Music initiation

“Running up that hill”

Don’t hesitate to join us

Don’t hesitate to join us

Ambassador’s cocktail, Wednesday 4 October 2023

Twice a year, the Staff Association organizes a cocktail

Twice a year, the Staff Association organizes a cocktail

Reminder! The Staff Association needs you.

This is the final straight to join and stand for election!

This is the final straight to join and stand for election!

Public meeting – Thank you!

If you were unable to attend it was recorded

If you were unable to attend it was recorded

Insurance against loss of salary

Protection against the associated financial consequences

Protection against the associated financial consequences

“Coffee Machine : Who Rinses the Cups?”

Responding to Gender-based Discrimination at Work

Responding to Gender-based Discrimination at Work

Aquaparc, price changes

We would like to inform you that the prices with our partner Aquaparc have changed.

We would like to inform you that the prices with our partner Aquaparc have changed.

Your delegates and the statutory role of the Staff Association

The rights that govern our employment and working conditions are different

The rights that govern our employment and working conditions are different

Public meeting - 28/09/23

2pm - Council chamber

2pm - Council chamber

2023 Elections of employee delegate.

Become a member, get involved and vote!

Become a member, get involved and vote!

Le jardin des particules - Back to school!

A new educational year begins at Le Jardin des Particules.

A new educational year begins at Le Jardin des Particules.

**CONFERENCE ** - Médecins sans frontières - 28/09/23

The Staff Association is pleased to invite you to the conference:

 

SUPPORTING EMERGENCY RESPONDERS IN TODAY’S HUMANITARIAN CRISES

MSF will be present at CERN to inform you about their response in Southeast Türkiye and Northwestern Syria earlier this year when the earthquakes struck.

 

Thursday 28/09/23 – 12.30pm

503/1-001 - Council Chamber

Conference held in English

 

For more information and registration:

Médecins sans Frontières (28 September 2023): Registration · Indico (cern.ch)

The Staff Association is pleased to invite you to the conference:

 

SUPPORTING EMERGENCY RESPONDERS IN TODAY’S HUMANITARIAN CRISES

MSF will be present at CERN to inform you about their response in Southeast Türkiye and Northwestern Syria earlier this year when the earthquakes struck.

 

Thursday 28/09/23 – 12.30pm

503/1-001 - Council Chamber

Conference held in English

 

For more information and registration:

Médecins sans Frontières (28 September 2023): Registration · Indico (cern.ch)

(2sd Part) Discover the history of the CERN Staff Association in a few questions

Interview by geneveMonde.ch with four former presidents or vice-presidents of the Association: Marcel Aymon, Michel Benot, Joël Lahaye, Jean-Pol Matheys and Michel Vitasse.

Interview by geneveMonde.ch with four former presidents or vice-presidents of the Association: Marcel Aymon, Michel Benot, Joël Lahaye, Jean-Pol Matheys and Michel Vitasse.

InterSoccer - Remise pour les camps d'Automne

The courses are aimed at boys and girls aged 3 to 12

The courses are aimed at boys and girls aged 3 to 12

Discover the history of the CERN Staff Association in a few questions

Interview by geneveMonde.ch with four former presidents or vice-presidents of the Association: Marcel Aymon, Michel Benot, Joël Lahaye, Jean-Pol Matheys and Michel Vitasse.

Interview by geneveMonde.ch with four former presidents or vice-presidents of the Association: Marcel Aymon, Michel Benot, Joël Lahaye, Jean-Pol Matheys and Michel Vitasse.

Interested in becoming a delegate?

Take part in our workshop!

Take part in our workshop!

Summer camp

The CERN Staff Association’s crèche summer camp ran from 3 to 21 July. It was a rich, warm and fun experience for all of us: children, families and members of the personnel.

The CERN Staff Association’s crèche summer camp ran from 3 to 21 July. It was a rich, warm and fun experience for all of us: children, families and members of the personnel.

Holidays at Aquaparc Bouveret!

In this summer period, there's nothing like a family outing to Aquaparc.

In this summer period, there's nothing like a family outing to Aquaparc.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

76th Council of FICSA

What is FICSA? 

What is FICSA? 

SCC meeting of 25 May 2023

The fourth meeting of 2023 of the Standing Concertation Committee (SCC)

The fourth meeting of 2023 of the Standing Concertation Committee (SCC)

Staff Association Public Meeting - 29/06/23

Thursday 29 June at 9a.m.
4/3-006

Thursday 29 June at 9a.m.
4/3-006

FitnessClub - Afro Caribbean Dance

Every Thursday 12.30 to 13.30

Every Thursday 12.30 to 13.30

Registration for InterSoccer’s Summer Football are open!

Sign up now! Camps take place from late June to late August.

Sign up now! Camps take place from late June to late August.

GO SPORT - New season, new motivation

- 50% off, massive clearance sale

- 50% off, massive clearance sale

Concerted work stoppage on 2 June 2023

thank you and additional information

thank you and additional information

2023 GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Focus on the General Assembly of Friday 2 June 2023

Focus on the General Assembly of Friday 2 June 2023

Jardin des Particules

Places encore disponibles pour la rentrée 2023/24

Places encore disponibles pour la rentrée 2023/24

Holidays at Aquaparc Bouveret!

Partner offer at CHF 34

Partner offer at CHF 34

Long-Term Collections

More than 74 projects have been supported over the last 45 years.

More than 74 projects have been supported over the last 45 years.

Concerted work stoppage

Assembly, on Friday 2 June at 13:30 on the staircase of building 500

Assembly, on Friday 2 June at 13:30 on the staircase of building 500

Agenda - General Assembly 2023 - Friday 2 June 10.30 am

Come in large numbers, the General Assembly is open to all members of the Association

Come in large numbers, the General Assembly is open to all members of the Association

A social protection policy that could fizzle out

This particular case concerns a firefighter who suffered an occupational accident

This particular case concerns a firefighter who suffered an occupational accident

Proposed amendments to the Statutes of the Staff Association

For ratification by the General Assembly to be held on 2 June

For ratification by the General Assembly to be held on 2 June

Public meeting - 30/05/23

Tuesday 30 May at 2 p.m.

Tuesday 30 May at 2 p.m.

GAC-EPA information session - Change of date

The next GAC meeting scheduled for 30 May, has been postponed to 31 May

The next GAC meeting scheduled for 30 May, has been postponed to 31 May

Second SCC meeting of the year 2023

This year’s second SCC meeting was held on 9 March

This year’s second SCC meeting was held on 9 March

Staff Association General Assembly 

This year the OGA will be held on Friday, 2 June 2023 at 10.30am in the Council Chamber.

This year the OGA will be held on Friday, 2 June 2023 at 10.30am in the Council Chamber.

Second SCC meeting of the year 2023

This SCC meeting was held on 9 March in a rather tense atmosphere.

This SCC meeting was held on 9 March in a rather tense atmosphere.

Aquaparc - Animations Mangas April 2023

From 7 to 23 April, take your place in the world of Mangas!

From 7 to 23 April, take your place in the world of Mangas!

Exhibition - Vicky Tsiaousi

Travelling the World

Travelling the World

AMBASSADOR’S COCKTAIL, Wednesday, March 22, 2023

These cocktails are an opportunity to discuss with delegates certain topics selected by the Staff Association according to current events

These cocktails are an opportunity to discuss with delegates certain topics selected by the Staff Association according to current events

INTERVIEW ROBERTA - director of the Jardin des Particules (JDP)

I strongly believe in the present and the future of the JDP.

I strongly believe in the present and the future of the JDP.

CSAIO

Des échanges et partages d’idées au service des associations du personnel des organisations internationales et agences européennes

Des échanges et partages d’idées au service des associations du personnel des organisations internationales et agences européennes

Exhibition - Nadia Acevedo

06 to 17 march - Main building

06 to 17 march - Main building

PUBLIC MEETING - 30/03/23

Thursday 30 March at 2 p.m.

Thursday 30 March at 2 p.m.

Only a mobilized Personnel makes itself heard

For the Management to listen again, will it be necessary for the members of personnel to act once again? 

For the Management to listen again, will it be necessary for the members of personnel to act once again? 

Exhibition - CERN welcome Club

13 -24 February- Main building

13 -24 February- Main building

Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

Bank account details for donations:

Bank account details for donations:

2023: First SCC and here we go again!

The Association’s great dissatisfaction

The Association’s great dissatisfaction

AQUAPARC

From February 11 to 26, Aquaparc invites you to dive back into the world of video games (without the screens).

From February 11 to 26, Aquaparc invites you to dive back into the world of video games (without the screens).

YOGA CLUB

Yoga, Tai Chi, Sophrology and Meditation all year round.

Yoga, Tai Chi, Sophrology and Meditation all year round.

PROTON SPECIAL - WHAT FUTURE FOR CERN?

We wish you a good reading!

PUBLIC MEETING - January 2023 - Recording

If you were unable to attend, You can view the recording online

If you were unable to attend, You can view the recording online

GAC-EPA INFORMATION SESSIONS in 2023

The meetings are held in the Staff Association meeting room (Bat 61) between 13:30 and 16:00.

The meetings are held in the Staff Association meeting room (Bat 61) between 13:30 and 16:00.

Exhibition - Megumi Yoshitake

Bedouin of the Syrian Desert

Bedouin of the Syrian Desert

Public Meeting - First of the year - 20/01/23

20/01/23 - 10am - Main Auditorium

20/01/23 - 10am - Main Auditorium

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023

We would also like to remind you that the Staff Association represents all members of personnel Employed and Associated (MPEs and MPAs)

We would also like to remind you that the Staff Association represents all members of personnel Employed and Associated (MPEs and MPAs)

Concert of the CERN Choir

CERN Choir performing the “Stabat Mater” (A. Dvorak)

CERN Choir performing the “Stabat Mater” (A. Dvorak)

PRE-REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN JANUARY

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year will take place at the end of January 2023.

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year will take place at the end of January 2023.

CERN CHILDREN CHRISTMAS PARTY

We are pleased to announce that after a two-year hiatus, the Children’s Christmas Party is back on the calendar.

We are pleased to announce that after a two-year hiatus, the Children’s Christmas Party is back on the calendar.

Yoga with Sabine

Vinyasa & Hatha Classes every Monday and Thursday

Vinyasa & Hatha Classes every Monday and Thursday

CONFERENCE - Keep cool les bienfaits du froid!

14/12/22 at 6pm- Main auditorium

14/12/22 at 6pm- Main auditorium

Concert de l'Avent

by the learning classical music club

by the learning classical music club

STAFF ASSOCIATION EMERGENCY PUBLIC MEETING

Does CERN still have a future?

SKI CLUB

THE SKI SEASON IS APPROACHING! GET IN SHAPE - AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE!

THE SKI SEASON IS APPROACHING! GET IN SHAPE - AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE!

CERN FUNDRAISING EFFORT CONTRIBUTES TO AIDING MILLIONS OF UKRAINIAN CIVILIANS

CERN was able to provide 820 000 CHF to the Swiss Red Cross

CERN was able to provide 820 000 CHF to the Swiss Red Cross

CONCERT - CERN CHOIR

Wednesday 23 November - 6pm

Wednesday 23 November - 6pm

FAMILIARIZATION at le Jardin des Particules

Today, we observe children and parents who live the separations serenely, allowing them to enjoy their days in peace.

Today, we observe children and parents who live the separations serenely, allowing them to enjoy their days in peace.

PHOTO EXHIBITION - CERN PHOTO CLUB

The Photo Club went to Guatemala to teach photography to the victims of Human Trafficking. Wednesday November 30th, at 18:30, at the photo club (Bldg. 566)

The Photo Club went to Guatemala to teach photography to the victims of Human Trafficking. Wednesday November 30th, at 18:30, at the photo club (Bldg. 566)

EXHIBITION - Cern Welcome Club

from 7 to 18 November - Main building

from 7 to 18 November - Main building

CERN CLIMBING CLUB

We are excited to announce the creation of the CERN Climbing Club, or CEC!

We are excited to announce the creation of the CERN Climbing Club, or CEC!

CERN RUNNING CLUB

Training every weekday at 12.10 - Entrance A

Training every weekday at 12.10 - Entrance A

JARDINS DES PARTICULES - PLACES STILL AVAILABLE

Feel free to contact the team to book a tour of the structure!

Feel free to contact the team to book a tour of the structure!

Halloween at Aquaparc

Until October 31, come and experience our Pirates animations!

Until October 31, come and experience our Pirates animations!

PUBLIC MEETING - Friday 21 October, 9.30am

Exceptional situation, Exceptional agenda: savings on personnel budget!!

Exceptional situation, Exceptional agenda: savings on personnel budget!!

JARDIN DES PARTICULES - WEDNESDAYS OF DISCOVERY

We have launched a new program for Wednesdays

We have launched a new program for Wednesdays

CERN YOGA CLUB

Discover their classes program

Discover their classes program

JARDIN DES PARTICULES - OCCASIONAL CARE

A more flexible care and responding to the demands of families in the CERN community

A more flexible care and responding to the demands of families in the CERN community

AMBASSADOR’S COCKTAIL, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

We would like to thank all the people who make these events a success

We would like to thank all the people who make these events a success

STAFF ASSOCIATION PUBLIC MEETING Q&A

Question & answer of the 8th Public meeting - October

Question & answer of the 8th Public meeting - October

GO SPORT - Val Thoiry

from 28/09 to 10/10 - 30% discount and animations!

from 28/09 to 10/10 - 30% discount and animations!

PHOTO CLUB

The PHOTO CLub is preparing next season to start big!

The PHOTO CLub is preparing next season to start big!

CERN CHOIR

new and exciting program

new and exciting program

HELP FOR PAKISTAN

we are starting a collection today

we are starting a collection today

PUBLIC MEETING - September

Seventh public meeting of the year 2022

Seventh public meeting of the year 2022

MEMBERS OF PERSONNEL SURVEY

a survey to find out more about your opinion of your working conditions at CERN.

a survey to find out more about your opinion of your working conditions at CERN.

CERN Road Race

The 2022 road race will take place on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Registrations are not yet open.

The 2022 road race will take place on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Registrations are not yet open.

THE CROCKET CLUB

OPEN HOUSE SESSIONS EVERY WEDNESDAY LUNCH

OPEN HOUSE SESSIONS EVERY WEDNESDAY LUNCH

ENGLISH BOOK CLUB

JOIN US & ACCESS 4500 BOOKS IN ENGLISH

JOIN US & ACCESS 4500 BOOKS IN ENGLISH

EXHIBITION

Velocity by Angela McFall

Velocity by Angela McFall

STAFF ASSOCIATION PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday 22 September at 11 am

Thursday 22 September at 11 am

SAVINGS AT CERN - SEEKING SUGGESTIONS

We are aware that CERN is threatened by potential restrictions on its power supply, budget cuts and the effects of much higher inflation than in the last twenty years.

We are aware that CERN is threatened by potential restrictions on its power supply, budget cuts and the effects of much higher inflation than in the last twenty years.

KIDS SOCCER CAMPS

-15% Discount - Autumn School Holidays

-15% Discount - Autumn School Holidays

It’s Back to school time!

New services for the 2022-2023 school year!

New services for the 2022-2023 school year!

Staff Association PUBLIC MEETING - Part lll

CERN’s career advancement , Salaries drop, The role of the Staff Association...

CERN’s career advancement , Salaries drop, The role of the Staff Association...

Stay tuned the FITNESS CLUB will launch special offers in September !

Taking part in sport improves general health and wellbeing.

Taking part in sport improves general health and wellbeing.

QUESTIONS & REPLIES –PUBLIC MEETING (Part II)

QUESTIONS & REPLIES –PUBLIC MEETING (Part II)

QUESTIONS & REPLIES –PUBLIC MEETING (Part II)

SUMMER CAMPS AT JARDIN DES PARTICULES

The CERN Staff Association's summer camp took place between July 4 and 22.

The CERN Staff Association's summer camp took place between July 4 and 22.

PARTNERS DEAL - La Comédie de Genève

Benefit from a reduction of 20 %

Benefit from a reduction of 20 %

ART EXHIBITION - Anaïs Kervinio

A young artist to be discovered!

A young artist to be discovered!

CERN Table Tennis Club

The CERN Table Tennis Championship is back!

The CERN Table Tennis Championship is back!

QUESTIONS & REPLIES FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC MEETING

Focus on the sixth public meeting of the year held on June 28, 2022

Focus on the sixth public meeting of the year held on June 28, 2022

TRIBUTE

Tribute to the three musketeers, Carlo Lamprecht, Gérard Bachy, Robert Magnin.
Will there be a project for a large accelerator to be installed up there?

Tribute to the three musketeers, Carlo Lamprecht, Gérard Bachy, Robert Magnin.
Will there be a project for a large accelerator to be installed up there?

SOCCER SUMMER CAMPS WITH INTERSOCCER

Register your child for summer camps - Special CERN discount available

Register your child for summer camps - Special CERN discount available

STAFF ASSOCIATION PUBLIC MEETING

First and foremost, the Staff Association would like to thank the employed and associated members of personnel who attended in large numbers to the sixth public meeting of the year 2022 on June 28, 2022.

First and foremost, the Staff Association would like to thank the employed and associated members of personnel who attended in large numbers to the sixth public meeting of the year 2022 on June 28, 2022.

2022 GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Focus on the General Assembly of Wednesday 29 June 2022

Focus on the General Assembly of Wednesday 29 June 2022

PARTNERS OFFERS - AXA INSURANCE

AXA Assurances SA allows you to benefit from preferential insurance rates and conditions.

AXA Assurances SA allows you to benefit from preferential insurance rates and conditions.

SUMMER CAMPS AT LE JARDIN DES PARTICULES

Le jardin des Particules offers some summer camps, It's still time to register your child!

Le jardin des Particules offers some summer camps, It's still time to register your child!

HARDRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL

After a two-year hiatus, the CERN MusiClub is very pleased to announce that the Hardronic Music Festival is back!

After a two-year hiatus, the CERN MusiClub is very pleased to announce that the Hardronic Music Festival is back!

Holidays in Aquaparc Bouveret!

In this period of great heat and on the eve of the summer period, there is nothing like a family outing to Aquaparc

In this period of great heat and on the eve of the summer period, there is nothing like a family outing to Aquaparc

Cost variation index

What about wages eroded by inflation?

What about wages eroded by inflation?

Staff Association public meeting

Staff Association public meeting - Tuesday 28 June

Staff Association public meeting - Tuesday 28 June

Staff Association public meeting

New Staff Association public meeting on Tuesday 28 June

New Staff Association public meeting on Tuesday 28 June

CERN RELAY RACE 2022 - Back in the game!!!

CERN running race is back in 2022

CERN running race is back in 2022

Everton Soccer School coaching session.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

This year the OGA will be held on Wednesday, 29 June 2022 at 10.30 am, Main Auditorium, Meyrin.
The draft agenda for the session is now available.

This year the OGA will be held on Wednesday, 29 June 2022 at 10.30 am, Main Auditorium, Meyrin.
The draft agenda for the session is now available.

STAFF ASSOCIATION PUBLIC MEETING

The Staff Association would first like to thank the employed and the associated members who participated in large number at the two meetings organized by The Staff Association this month.
We would like to invite you to the next public meeting of the Association, which will take place on Tuesday 28 June at 11am - Main Amphitheatre 500/1-001

The Staff Association would first like to thank the employed and the associated members who participated in large number at the two meetings organized by The Staff Association this month.
We would like to invite you to the next public meeting of the Association, which will take place on Tuesday 28 June at 11am - Main Amphitheatre 500/1-001

QUESTIONS & REPLIES FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC MEETING OF THE 31ST MAY 2022

Following the last public meeting we received a large number of questions, please find our replies here.

Following the last public meeting we received a large number of questions, please find our replies here.

Webinar - Fearless teams: Why you should care about psychological safety!

On June 9, 2022 from 3.00 to 5.00 pm CET, Camilo Azcarate, ESO’s Ombuds will host a Webinar on Psychological Safety for CERN. This Webinar will introduce this concept and explains how it is measured and improved.

On June 9, 2022 from 3.00 to 5.00 pm CET, Camilo Azcarate, ESO’s Ombuds will host a Webinar on Psychological Safety for CERN. This Webinar will introduce this concept and explains how it is measured and improved.

Staff Association General Assembly

In the first semester of each year, the Staff Association invites its members to attend and participate in the Ordinary General Assembly (OGA).
This year the OGA will be held on Wednesday, 29 June 2022 at 10.30 am, Main Auditorium, Meyrin.

In the first semester of each year, the Staff Association invites its members to attend and participate in the Ordinary General Assembly (OGA).
This year the OGA will be held on Wednesday, 29 June 2022 at 10.30 am, Main Auditorium, Meyrin.

Staff Association Public Meeting

The next Staff Association public meeting will take place on Tuesday 31 May at 2.00 p.m. - Council Chamber 503/1-001

The next Staff Association public meeting will take place on Tuesday 31 May at 2.00 p.m. - Council Chamber 503/1-001

Special Public Meeting devoted to Associated Members of personnel

The Staff Association is organising a Special Public Meeting devoted to MPAs on Monday 30 May at 2.00 p.m. - Council Chamber 503/1-001

The Staff Association is organising a Special Public Meeting devoted to MPAs on Monday 30 May at 2.00 p.m. - Council Chamber 503/1-001

Le Jardin des Particules: Available places and Open day

Come and discover Le Jardin des Particules and meet the educational team
Open day on Tuesday 07 june, from 12h30-13h30

Come and discover Le Jardin des Particules and meet the educational team
Open day on Tuesday 07 june, from 12h30-13h30

BCGE Business partner : invitation à une conférence : Comment investir en France depuis la Suisse ?

Dans le cadre de son partenariat avec l'Association du personnel, la BCGE vous convie à une conférence digitale le vendredi 10 juin 2022 à 13h30 sur le thème « Comment investir en France depuis la Suisse ? »

Dans le cadre de son partenariat avec l'Association du personnel, la BCGE vous convie à une conférence digitale le vendredi 10 juin 2022 à 13h30 sur le thème « Comment investir en France depuis la Suisse ? »

Getting to know the CERN Associated Members of Personnel (MPAs)

CERN is above all an "international laboratory" providing members of the particle physics community some unique installations in the world to perform "research of a pure scientific and fundamental character" and to push science forward but also serve the human kind (The Organization "shall have no concern with work for military requirements"). Most members of the particle physics community who come to CERN to conduct this research are 'Users'.

CERN is above all an "international laboratory" providing members of the particle physics community some unique installations in the world to perform "research of a pure scientific and fundamental character" and to push science forward but also serve the human kind (The Organization "shall have no concern with work for military requirements"). Most members of the particle physics community who come to CERN to conduct this research are 'Users'.

Conference "Emotional Intelligence"

The Staff Association is pleased to invite you to a conference Emotional Intelligence or How emotions influence cognition, creativity, health and well-being in Organizations

The Staff Association is pleased to invite you to a conference Emotional Intelligence or How emotions influence cognition, creativity, health and well-being in Organizations

Le Jardin des Particules

On the occasion of the CERN Relay Race on 9 June, le Jardin des Particules (JdP) is delighted to announce its participation!

On the occasion of the CERN Relay Race on 9 June, le Jardin des Particules (JdP) is delighted to announce its participation!

CERN Relay Race

After two years of absence, the CERN Relay Race is back. On 9 June at 12.15 p.m., we will kick off the 50th edition.

After two years of absence, the CERN Relay Race is back. On 9 June at 12.15 p.m., we will kick off the 50th edition.

Staff Association Public meeting

The Staff Association would first of all like to thank the employed and associated members of personnel who participated in large numbers the fourth public meeting of the year 2022 which took place pm 28 April 2022.
We would like to invite you to the next public meeting of the Association, which will take place on Tuesday 31 May at 2 pm.

The Staff Association would first of all like to thank the employed and associated members of personnel who participated in large numbers the fourth public meeting of the year 2022 which took place pm 28 April 2022.
We would like to invite you to the next public meeting of the Association, which will take place on Tuesday 31 May at 2 pm.

Intersoccer

Our commercial partner Intersoccer proposes fun football Summer camp courses for Boys & Girls.

Our commercial partner Intersoccer proposes fun football Summer camp courses for Boys & Girls.

LEARNING CLASSICAL MUSIC CLUB

OPEN DAYS OF THE LEARNING CLASSICAL MUSIC CLUB

OPEN DAYS OF THE LEARNING CLASSICAL MUSIC CLUB

Le Jardin des Particules

The registration for the summer camp is now open!

The registration for the summer camp is now open!

Staff Association public meeting

The next Staff Association public meeting will take place on Thursday 28 April at 11.00 a.m.

The next Staff Association public meeting will take place on Thursday 28 April at 11.00 a.m.

GAC-EPA

The next GAC Information session will be held on Tuesday 3 May from 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm

The next GAC Information session will be held on Tuesday 3 May from 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm

PUBLIC MEETING ON 28 MARCH 2022: THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

The Staff Association would first of all like to thank the employed and associated members of personnel who participated in large numbers the third public meeting of the year 2022.

The Staff Association would first of all like to thank the employed and associated members of personnel who participated in large numbers the third public meeting of the year 2022.

CERN Croquet Club

Under New Management

Under New Management

Le Jardin des Particules

COME AND DISCOVER OUR SCHOOL AND MEET THE PEDAGOGICAL TEAM!

COME AND DISCOVER OUR SCHOOL AND MEET THE PEDAGOGICAL TEAM!

Staff Association public meeting

The next Staff Association public meeting will take place on Monday 28 March at 2.00 p.m.

The next Staff Association public meeting will take place on Monday 28 March at 2.00 p.m.

CERN Cricket Club

The CERN Cricket Club 2022 season begins very soon.

The CERN Cricket Club 2022 season begins very soon.

CERN Photo Club

The CERN photo club restarts its courses!

The CERN photo club restarts its courses!

Le Jardin des Particules

Registration for school year 2022-2023

Registration for school year 2022-2023

News about your Staff Association membership

Following discussions, the Management and the Staff Association are pleased to announce that consensus has been reached on the issue of the collection of Staff Association membership fees.

Following discussions, the Management and the Staff Association are pleased to announce that consensus has been reached on the issue of the collection of Staff Association membership fees.

English Books at CERN

English Books at CERN will hold its Annual General Assembly on March 17, 2022.

English Books at CERN will hold its Annual General Assembly on March 17, 2022.

GAC-EPA

The next GAC Information session will be held on Tuesday 29 March from 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm.

The next GAC Information session will be held on Tuesday 29 March from 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm.

Intersoccer

Our commercial partner Intersoccer proposes fun football courses for Boys & Girls of all abilities 3-12 years running weekdays & weekends in Geneva.

Our commercial partner Intersoccer proposes fun football courses for Boys & Girls of all abilities 3-12 years running weekdays & weekends in Geneva.

Information to the personnel - Collecting of Staff Association's membership fees

On 28 January you received an email from the Director of Finance and Human Resources regarding the issue of the deduction of Staff Association membership fees from your January salary. As announced during the Association's public meeting on 31 January, here are our responses to the main points raised in the email.

On 28 January you received an email from the Director of Finance and Human Resources regarding the issue of the deduction of Staff Association membership fees from your January salary. As announced during the Association's public meeting on 31 January, here are our responses to the main points raised in the email.

PUBLIC MEETING OF 31 JANUARY 2022: THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

The Staff Association would first of all like to thank all the employed and associated members of personnel who participated in large numbers in this first public meeting of the year 2022. On this occasion, our representatives presented the state of progress of the themes that are of major concern at the beginning of 2022.

The Staff Association would first of all like to thank all the employed and associated members of personnel who participated in large numbers in this first public meeting of the year 2022. On this occasion, our representatives presented the state of progress of the themes that are of major concern at the beginning of 2022.

Staff Council of January 18, 2022

The Staff Council (SC) of the Staff Association (SA) has decided for its new mandate 2022-2023 to communicate even more widely to all personnel, members and non-members of the SA.

The Staff Council (SC) of the Staff Association (SA) has decided for its new mandate 2022-2023 to communicate even more widely to all personnel, members and non-members of the SA.

Latest developments regarding the on-going discussions about the status of USERs

We would like to update you on the latest developments regarding the on-going discussions about the status of USERs and the impact on the introduction of the “Cost of Living Allowance” (COLA).

We would like to update you on the latest developments regarding the on-going discussions about the status of USERs and the impact on the introduction of the “Cost of Living Allowance” (COLA).

To all members of personnel...

You have had the opportunity to be informed of this if you have followed our last public meetings, for the first time in CERN's history, and after more than two years of discussions with the Management, the annual membership fees to the Staff Association (SA) have not been deducted from the January salaries of SA members.

You have had the opportunity to be informed of this if you have followed our last public meetings, for the first time in CERN's history, and after more than two years of discussions with the Management, the annual membership fees to the Staff Association (SA) have not been deducted from the January salaries of SA members.

Don't forget to sign the Petition to support CERN USERs!

In the previous ECHO we informed you about the petition to support CERN Users who are facing financial difficulties following CERN's decision to reclassify subsistence payments made to CERN USERs under a new category, namely a “cost of living” (COLA) allowance.

In the previous ECHO we informed you about the petition to support CERN Users who are facing financial difficulties following CERN's decision to reclassify subsistence payments made to CERN USERs under a new category, namely a “cost of living” (COLA) allowance.

GAC-EPA

GAC INFORMATION SESSIONS in 2022

GAC INFORMATION SESSIONS in 2022

Results of the elections of the new Executive Committee

In accordance with the Statutes of the Staff Association, the Staff Council, in its meeting of 14 December 2021, elected a new Executive Committee.

In accordance with the Statutes of the Staff Association, the Staff Council, in its meeting of 14 December 2021, elected a new Executive Committee.

Happy New Year 2022

This first issue of ECHO in 2022 gives us the opportunity to wish you and your families happiness and success.

This first issue of ECHO in 2022 gives us the opportunity to wish you and your families happiness and success.

PUBLIC MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 2021 : THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

The Staff Association would first of all like to thank the employed and associated members of personnel who participated in large numbers in the public meeting on 2 December.

The Staff Association would first of all like to thank the employed and associated members of personnel who participated in large numbers in the public meeting on 2 December.

After the elections of the new Staff Council, the Staff Association Assizes on 29 and 30 November 2021

Life within the Staff Association (SA) is punctuated - on a daily basis - by the circumstances in which it must invest, while respecting its own Statutes. These define its tasks and duties, the first of which is the representation and defense of personnel’s rights in the broadest sense. But there are also other formal and important moments that are unavoidable.

Life within the Staff Association (SA) is punctuated - on a daily basis - by the circumstances in which it must invest, while respecting its own Statutes. These define its tasks and duties, the first of which is the representation and defense of personnel’s rights in the broadest sense. But there are also other formal and important moments that are unavoidable.

GAC-EPA

The next GAC Information session will take place on Tuesday 30 November from 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm

The next GAC Information session will take place on Tuesday 30 November from 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm

Results of the 2021 elections

The election of the Staff Council for the period 2022-2023 is now over. Of course, we also thank all those who stood as candidates and expressed their commitment to defend the interests of the personnel and of CERN actively.

The election of the Staff Council for the period 2022-2023 is now over. Of course, we also thank all those who stood as candidates and expressed their commitment to defend the interests of the personnel and of CERN actively.

Go Sport

Notre partenaire commercial Go Sport Thoiry démarre un service de location de ski adulte (jour/semaine).

Notre partenaire commercial Go Sport Thoiry démarre un service de location de ski adulte (jour/semaine).

Join the Staff Association!

The Staff Association reminds all employed members of the personnel (i.e. staff members and fellows) that till the end of the year joining the Staff Association is free!

The Staff Association reminds all employed members of the personnel (i.e. staff members and fellows) that till the end of the year joining the Staff Association is free!

Last week to elect your representatives!

Make your voice heard, pick and support your delegates!
The voting takes place from 25 October to 15 November, at noon.

Make your voice heard, pick and support your delegates!
The voting takes place from 25 October to 15 November, at noon.

GAC-EPA

The next GAC Information session will take place on Tuesday 2 November from 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm.

The next GAC Information session will take place on Tuesday 2 November from 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm.

CERN Photo Club

Members of the CERN Photo Club (CPC) donated to Casa-Alianza Switzerland 9 functional digital cameras for a therapeutic photography project for 15 girls in La Alianza Guatemala.

Members of the CERN Photo Club (CPC) donated to Casa-Alianza Switzerland 9 functional digital cameras for a therapeutic photography project for 15 girls in La Alianza Guatemala.

CERN ECO-ACTIONS

The CERN Eco-Actions club offers several projects and activities.

The CERN Eco-Actions club offers several projects and activities.

2021 Elections to Staff Council

We hope that you will be many to vote and to elect the new Staff Council!

We hope that you will be many to vote and to elect the new Staff Council!

Intersoccer

Our commercial partner Intersoccer proposes October Holiday Football Camps for Boys-Girls of all abilities start week 25 October.

Our commercial partner Intersoccer proposes October Holiday Football Camps for Boys-Girls of all abilities start week 25 October.

Will the Pension Fund be put at risk again?

Following the 2008 financial market crash, the CERN Council adopted a balanced package of measures which formally committed staff, pensioners and the Organisation to contribute together to achieve a balanced Pension Fund by 2041.

Following the 2008 financial market crash, the CERN Council adopted a balanced package of measures which formally committed staff, pensioners and the Organisation to contribute together to achieve a balanced Pension Fund by 2041.

Pirates come to Aquaparc from October 16 to November 7!

One thing is certain, there will be a lot of excitement during the autumn holidays in our partner institution Aquaparc . The pirates are back in the park and they intend to stay there for good.

One thing is certain, there will be a lot of excitement during the autumn holidays in our partner institution Aquaparc . The pirates are back in the park and they intend to stay there for good.

Your delegates and the statutory role of the Staff Association

In an Organisation like ours, the rights that govern our employment and working conditions are different from those applicable if we were working for an employer in one of our Member States, which is subject to national laws.

In an Organisation like ours, the rights that govern our employment and working conditions are different from those applicable if we were working for an employer in one of our Member States, which is subject to national laws.

Comédie de Genève

Special offer for members of the CERN Staff Association.

Special offer for members of the CERN Staff Association.

PUBLIC MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 : THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

The Staff Association would first like to thank the Employed and Associated members of personnel who participated in large numbers during the public meeting of September 24.

The Staff Association would first like to thank the Employed and Associated members of personnel who participated in large numbers during the public meeting of September 24.

Reminder! The Association needs you

All the staff members, fellows and associated members of personnel who are members of the Staff Association can engage and submit their application until October 15 at 5 pm.

All the staff members, fellows and associated members of personnel who are members of the Staff Association can engage and submit their application until October 15 at 5 pm.

A new meeting of the Staff Association with Member and Associate Member States!

Since almost a year and half, the health situation still does not allow a cocktail in person, so the Association has adapted once again to the context by organizing on Wednesday 15 September a remote “cocktail” with all the delegations of the Member States and Associate Member States and their “Ambassadors” of the Association.

Since almost a year and half, the health situation still does not allow a cocktail in person, so the Association has adapted once again to the context by organizing on Wednesday 15 September a remote “cocktail” with all the delegations of the Member States and Associate Member States and their “Ambassadors” of the Association.

Staff delegates: representatives of all the Organization's members of personnel

As already announced in the previous ECHO, in October of this year, elections will be held for your staff delegates for the 2022-2023 term

As already announced in the previous ECHO, in October of this year, elections will be held for your staff delegates for the 2022-2023 term

GAC-EPA

CHANGE OF DATE - GAC INFORMATION SESSION

CHANGE OF DATE - GAC INFORMATION SESSION

CERN Photo Club reopen onsite activities

Members of the CERN Photo Club (CPC) will return to their onsite activities on September 15th, after a 1.5 years COVID-forced hiatus.

Members of the CERN Photo Club (CPC) will return to their onsite activities on September 15th, after a 1.5 years COVID-forced hiatus.

Public Meeting

The next Staff Association public meeting will take place on Friday 24 September at 11.00 a.m.

The next Staff Association public meeting will take place on Friday 24 September at 11.00 a.m.

Elections of employee delegates – Become a member, get involved and vote!

The Association's Staff Council is renewed every two years. This year the election process will start on 14 September.

The Association's Staff Council is renewed every two years. This year the election process will start on 14 September.

Clubs

For the past 16 months COVID-19 has wrought havoc and disruption across the planet. Amongst all the upheaval, CERN Clubs have also been caught up in the maelstrom.

For the past 16 months COVID-19 has wrought havoc and disruption across the planet. Amongst all the upheaval, CERN Clubs have also been caught up in the maelstrom.

Le Jardin des Particules

AVAILABLE PLACES - School year 2021 / 2022

AVAILABLE PLACES - School year 2021 / 2022

Teleworking, new Operational circular n°7 (OC7)

The COVID pandemic has drastically modified our way of working, and working from home has become the norm for most of us. The teleworking has proven itself an important aspect of ensuring business continuity, whereas under normal circumstances it provides also an opportunity for better work-life balance. On the other side for others, the teleworking may have negative effects, such as isolation (particularly for individuals living alone), and the loss of contact with colleagues.

The COVID pandemic has drastically modified our way of working, and working from home has become the norm for most of us. The teleworking has proven itself an important aspect of ensuring business continuity, whereas under normal circumstances it provides also an opportunity for better work-life balance. On the other side for others, the teleworking may have negative effects, such as isolation (particularly for individuals living alone), and the loss of contact with colleagues.

Resumption of GAC Information sessions

The next GAC Information session will be held on:
Tuesday 31 August from 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm
Staff Association meeting room

The next GAC Information session will be held on:
Tuesday 31 August from 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm
Staff Association meeting room

Dispute settlement at CERN: new a complaint mechanism

The new annexes to Operational Circular No. 11 (OC11) “The processing of personal data at CERN” introduces an independent, expert supervisory authority for data protection matters, the Data Protection Commission (DPC).

The new annexes to Operational Circular No. 11 (OC11) “The processing of personal data at CERN” introduces an independent, expert supervisory authority for data protection matters, the Data Protection Commission (DPC).

YOU and the Staff Council elections

Do you want to improve your working and employment conditions? Do you want CERN to pay close attention to the views of its personnel, to be at the forefront of the latest social advances? Do you have ideas about the working time, careers, recruitment, diversity, health insurance or pensions? This is your chance to contribute to change, to put your ideas forward, to be heard! The Staff Association will renew the Staff Council in the last quarter of 2021.

Do you want to improve your working and employment conditions? Do you want CERN to pay close attention to the views of its personnel, to be at the forefront of the latest social advances? Do you have ideas about the working time, careers, recruitment, diversity, health insurance or pensions? This is your chance to contribute to change, to put your ideas forward, to be heard! The Staff Association will renew the Staff Council in the last quarter of 2021.

Le Jardin des Particules

AVAILABLE PLACES - School year 2021 / 2022

AVAILABLE PLACES - School year 2021 / 2022

Holidays in Aquaparc Bouveret!

Following the latest announcements by the Federal Council, Aquaparc reopened its doors on 28 June 2021.

Following the latest announcements by the Federal Council, Aquaparc reopened its doors on 28 June 2021.

Focus on the General Assembly of Tuesday 25 June 2021

Due to the health restrictions applied to date, the General Assembly of the CERN Staff Association (SA) was held once again remotely by video conference. The General Assembly is, as every year, a privileged moment during which you can inform yourselves and take note of all the activities and successes of the past year.

Due to the health restrictions applied to date, the General Assembly of the CERN Staff Association (SA) was held once again remotely by video conference. The General Assembly is, as every year, a privileged moment during which you can inform yourselves and take note of all the activities and successes of the past year.

Le Jardin des Particules

Congratulations to the Dahlias class of the Jardin des Particules who won the "Travel Roll" drawing competition!

Congratulations to the Dahlias class of the Jardin des Particules who won the "Travel Roll" drawing competition!

Focus on TREF’s Meeting of 28 May 2021

The reports produced in the context of each 5-yearly review of employment conditions (5YR) on comparisons between CERN’s financial and social conditions and those of comparator employers are among the most important documents the Tripartite Employment-conditions Forum (TREF) examines and discusses. Indeed, these reports form the basis for Management proposals regarding modifications, if any, to CERN’s financial and social conditions to ensure that the Organization is able to attract from all Member States staff of the highest competence and integrity, and thereafter is able to retain and motivate them. These reports, submitted by Management, are thus always subjected to the scrutiny of Member State and Staff Association TREF representatives. In the context of the 2021 5YR (5YR2021), this was the case at the TREF meeting of 28 May 2021.

The reports produced in the context of each 5-yearly review of employment conditions (5YR) on comparisons between CERN’s financial and social conditions and those of comparator employers are among the most important documents the Tripartite Employment-conditions Forum (TREF) examines and discusses. Indeed, these reports form the basis for Management proposals regarding modifications, if any, to CERN’s financial and social conditions to ensure that the Organization is able to attract from all Member States staff of the highest competence and integrity, and thereafter is able to retain and motivate them. These reports, submitted by Management, are thus always subjected to the scrutiny of Member State and Staff Association TREF representatives. In the context of the 2021 5YR (5YR2021), this was the case at the TREF meeting of 28 May 2021.

The Staff Association Ambassadors' cocktail meeting: adapting to the new reality of COVID-19!

For more than 25 years, the Staff Association, taking advantage of the presence at CERN of delegations to the Council and the Finance Committee, has organised a cocktail party twice a year, in March and in September after the Finance Committee meeting. It brings together delegates from Member States and Associate Member States with the nationals of their country, chosen by the Staff Association among the Organisation's personnel to be "ambassadors" of the Association and the personnel. For the first time in its history, the traditional "cocktail party" of the Association's Ambassadors had to be interrupted, throughout the year 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Association did not give up and resumed this practice in March 2021, in a brand new form via Zoom, while adapting to the current health context.

For more than 25 years, the Staff Association, taking advantage of the presence at CERN of delegations to the Council and the Finance Committee, has organised a cocktail party twice a year, in March and in September after the Finance Committee meeting. It brings together delegates from Member States and Associate Member States with the nationals of their country, chosen by the Staff Association among the Organisation's personnel to be "ambassadors" of the Association and the personnel. For the first time in its history, the traditional "cocktail party" of the Association's Ambassadors had to be interrupted, throughout the year 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Association did not give up and resumed this practice in March 2021, in a brand new form via Zoom, while adapting to the current health context.

CERN ECO ACTIONS CLUB

2021 CERN Eco-Actions Club Environmental Hackathon!

2021 CERN Eco-Actions Club Environmental Hackathon!

PUBLIC MEETING OF JUNE 7, 2021 : THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

The Staff Association would first like to thank the employed and associated members of personnel who participated in large numbers during the public meeting of June 7.

The Staff Association would first like to thank the employed and associated members of personnel who participated in large numbers during the public meeting of June 7.

General Assembly 2021- Agenda

This year the OGA will be held on Friday, 25 June 2021 at 11 am.

This year the OGA will be held on Friday, 25 June 2021 at 11 am.

BCGE Business Partner Offer

Take advantage of the BCGE offer and earn up to 2% extra interest on your savings account. Members of the Staff Association also benefit from other advantages of the Business Partner offer.

Take advantage of the BCGE offer and earn up to 2% extra interest on your savings account. Members of the Staff Association also benefit from other advantages of the Business Partner offer.

The working group on career development finally starts its work!

We informed you in our ECHO No. 356 that the mandate of this working group was, as we expected for a long time, about to be finalised. It is now done! At the SCC meeting on 6 May, the mandate, whose objectives you will find below, was approved by the Management and the Staff Association. Three members of the management including HR Department representatives and three members of the SA will compose this working group. The kick-off meeting will take place on June 3.

We informed you in our ECHO No. 356 that the mandate of this working group was, as we expected for a long time, about to be finalised. It is now done! At the SCC meeting on 6 May, the mandate, whose objectives you will find below, was approved by the Management and the Staff Association. Three members of the management including HR Department representatives and three members of the SA will compose this working group. The kick-off meeting will take place on June 3.

Public meeting- 7 June at 11am

Do you have any questions about the Five- Yearly Review of employment conditions 2021 (5YR 2021)? Would you like to know more about the Staff Association's program of work for 2021? Do you have any suggestions on this topic?

Do you have any questions about the Five- Yearly Review of employment conditions 2021 (5YR 2021)? Would you like to know more about the Staff Association's program of work for 2021? Do you have any suggestions on this topic?

Becoming a Staff Delegate: Why not you?

By becoming a Staff Delegate your job will be to represent the personnel, on the one hand by serving as a social link between the personnel (from your electoral college) and the Association, and on the other hand by defending the individual rights and social benefits of all CERN personnel. Through your active participation in the Association's activities, you work to improve the social conditions of all the members of personnel of the Organisation.

By becoming a Staff Delegate your job will be to represent the personnel, on the one hand by serving as a social link between the personnel (from your electoral college) and the Association, and on the other hand by defending the individual rights and social benefits of all CERN personnel. Through your active participation in the Association's activities, you work to improve the social conditions of all the members of personnel of the Organisation.

Staff Association General Assembly

In the first semester of each year, the Staff Association (SA) invites its members to attend and participate in the Ordinary General Assembly (OGA). This year the OGA will be held on Friday, 25 June 2021 at 11 am.

In the first semester of each year, the Staff Association (SA) invites its members to attend and participate in the Ordinary General Assembly (OGA). This year the OGA will be held on Friday, 25 June 2021 at 11 am.

Le Jardin des Particules Summer Camp

Summer camp registrations 2021

Summer camp registrations 2021

CAGI ONLINE CONFERENCE

Practical Geneva - Housing Information Session: Tuesday May 4th, 2021, 12:30 - 2:00 pm

Practical Geneva - Housing Information Session: Tuesday May 4th, 2021, 12:30 - 2:00 pm

The Staff Association and the protection of personal data

The Staff Association, like all services of the Organisation, must comply with Operational Circular 11 (OC11), concerning the protection of personal data. Privacy Notices for activities within the Association have been finalised and published to ensure the proper handling of personal data.

The Staff Association, like all services of the Organisation, must comply with Operational Circular 11 (OC11), concerning the protection of personal data. Privacy Notices for activities within the Association have been finalised and published to ensure the proper handling of personal data.

YOU and THE STAFF ASSOCIATION

Article S VII 1.01 of the Staff Regulations and Rules (S&RP) states that "[…] relations between the Director-General and the personnel shall be established either on an individual basis or on a collective basis with the Staff Association as intermediary". This important role of the Association's delegates, to be the spokespersons of all the Organization's personnel to the Director General and the Member States, is given concrete form by regular participation in the various joint committees defined in the S&RP.

Article S VII 1.01 of the Staff Regulations and Rules (S&RP) states that "[…] relations between the Director-General and the personnel shall be established either on an individual basis or on a collective basis with the Staff Association as intermediary". This important role of the Association's delegates, to be the spokespersons of all the Organization's personnel to the Director General and the Member States, is given concrete form by regular participation in the various joint committees defined in the S&RP.

ENGLISH BOOKS AT CERN

ENGLISH BOOKS AT CERN will hold its 2021 AGM

ENGLISH BOOKS AT CERN will hold its 2021 AGM

Learning English at Le Jardin des Particules School

At Le Jardin des Particules, we give our pupils the opportunity to broaden their interests and learn new skills. That is why, we offer various educational activities such as the English Workshop with a qualified English teacher.

At Le Jardin des Particules, we give our pupils the opportunity to broaden their interests and learn new skills. That is why, we offer various educational activities such as the English Workshop with a qualified English teacher.

The CAPA!

The CAPA, or the Individual Cases Commission (Commission des Cas Particuliers), is responsible for assisting members of the Staff Association in their disputes with the Organization. A professional career is not always a bed of roses and, in certain situations, assistance is welcome.

The CAPA, or the Individual Cases Commission (Commission des Cas Particuliers), is responsible for assisting members of the Staff Association in their disputes with the Organization. A professional career is not always a bed of roses and, in certain situations, assistance is welcome.

The Staff Association's cocktail meeting with Member and Associate Member States have resumed!

During the past 18 months, the Staff Association (SA) had not organized any cocktail meeting with the Member States and Associate Member States of the Organization, due to the health situation and its wish to privilege a direct contact with the delegations.
That is now in the past!

During the past 18 months, the Staff Association (SA) had not organized any cocktail meeting with the Member States and Associate Member States of the Organization, due to the health situation and its wish to privilege a direct contact with the delegations.
That is now in the past!

PUBLIC MEETING OF MARCH 19, 2021 - THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

Dear Colleagues,
The Staff Association would first and foremost like to thank the employed and associated members of personnel who participated in large numbers in the March 19 public meeting.

Dear Colleagues,
The Staff Association would first and foremost like to thank the employed and associated members of personnel who participated in large numbers in the March 19 public meeting.

Fundraiser for High Education in Lebanon

Lebanon is currently fighting off an unprecedented economic crisis, food shortage, the COVID-19 pandemic, and to top it all, the dreadful consequences of an explosion that caused damage to over half of Beirut with the likely cost above USD 15 billion. At this pivotal moment, every effort is being made to help Lebanon.

Lebanon is currently fighting off an unprecedented economic crisis, food shortage, the COVID-19 pandemic, and to top it all, the dreadful consequences of an explosion that caused damage to over half of Beirut with the likely cost above USD 15 billion. At this pivotal moment, every effort is being made to help Lebanon.

The CERN Cricket Club

The CERN Cricket Club 2021 season begins at the end of April.

The CERN Cricket Club 2021 season begins at the end of April.

Public meeting- 19 March at 11am

Do you have any questions about the Five- Yearly Review of employment conditions 2021 (5YR 2021)? Would you like to know the Staff Association's priorities for 2021? Do you have any suggestions on this topic?

Do you have any questions about the Five- Yearly Review of employment conditions 2021 (5YR 2021)? Would you like to know the Staff Association's priorities for 2021? Do you have any suggestions on this topic?

Creation of the SCC sub-group on career development

In the questionnaire sent to all employed members of personnel (MEPs) at the end of 2019, the personnel expressed a clear expectation that the career development aspects, which have undergone major changes in the 2015 five-yearly review, would be improved.

In the questionnaire sent to all employed members of personnel (MEPs) at the end of 2019, the personnel expressed a clear expectation that the career development aspects, which have undergone major changes in the 2015 five-yearly review, would be improved.

Donation of annual leave: Did you know?

This measure, decided at the end of the last five-yearly review in 2015, although in view of the Staff Association it is still flawed (we will come back to this point below), already makes it possible to help you in certain extremely difficult situations that you may encounter.

This measure, decided at the end of the last five-yearly review in 2015, although in view of the Staff Association it is still flawed (we will come back to this point below), already makes it possible to help you in certain extremely difficult situations that you may encounter.

What does Le Jardin des Particules brings to your children?

A privileged place for your child's learning at the heart of CERN (new building, access to some scientific laboratories.) Le Jardin de Particules offers a cocoon and family environment that encourages the development of each child's personality, particularly by respecting his or her individuality within a group.

A privileged place for your child's learning at the heart of CERN (new building, access to some scientific laboratories.) Le Jardin de Particules offers a cocoon and family environment that encourages the development of each child's personality, particularly by respecting his or her individuality within a group.

Did you think that the problem of collecting the membership fees had been solved? Absolutely not!

For more than 60 year’s, each January, the Organization's standard practice, has been to pay, into the Association's bank account the total amount of individual membership fees calculated on the basis of the annual basic salary of each member.

For more than 60 year’s, each January, the Organization's standard practice, has been to pay, into the Association's bank account the total amount of individual membership fees calculated on the basis of the annual basic salary of each member.

Thank you Dominique!

Saying thank you is completely natural when a very active member of the Association decides to take a well-deserved retirement,

Today, it is Dominique Denuzière's turn.

Saying thank you is completely natural when a very active member of the Association decides to take a well-deserved retirement,

Today, it is Dominique Denuzière's turn.

A new victory on the CSG/CRDS front at the Bourg-en-Bresse Court, Social security section, December 7, 2020

This new victory concerns CERN pensioners who also receive a compulsory French pension and are therefore automatically affiliated to the social security system.

This new victory concerns CERN pensioners who also receive a compulsory French pension and are therefore automatically affiliated to the social security system.

Le Jardin des Particules

Enrolments for the School year 2021/2022

Enrolments for the School year 2021/2022

First meeting of the Standing Concertation Committee (SCC) on 4 February 2021

Mr. Raphael Bello, Director of Finance and Human Resources and new President of the SCC, and Mr. Manfred Krammer, Head of the EP Department, joined the management delegation at this first meeting of the year.

Mr. Raphael Bello, Director of Finance and Human Resources and new President of the SCC, and Mr. Manfred Krammer, Head of the EP Department, joined the management delegation at this first meeting of the year.

A throwback to the Committees week at the end of 2020

The CERN Finance Committee and Council took place from 9 to 11 December 2020. The subjects dealt with were particularly important, with numerous and dense debates.

The Staff Association particularly noted the following decisions affecting the financial and social conditions of the personnel, which were recommended by the Finance Committee and approved by the Council: