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Executive Board Bulletin EBB/44/6

METLAW® LEGAL PLAN FOR STAFF

Enrolment Procedures

In meeting the legal needs of its dues-paying members, the United Nations Staff Union is proud to invite staff to join MetLaw®. MetLaw is a 12-month prepaid legal service plan provided by Hyatt Legal Plans, a wholly owned subsidiary of MetLife. Hyatt Legal Plans is the nation's leading provider of group legal plans, serving more than 8 million plan members through their nation wide network of over 12,000 plan attorneys.

The Staff Union is pleased to continue offering this valuable benefit to assist its dues-paying members with their legal situations at an affordable cost. The 12-month premium of $198.00 ($16.50/month) must be paid by check or money order payable to the United Nations Staff Union in its entirety at enrolment.

Please remember that you must re-enroll each year if you wish to continue your participation in the plan.

Sha Zukang DESA Town Hall Meeting May 9, 2012

Sha Zukang Adresses Staff at North Lawn Building NY

Following Mr. Sha's update and comments on the work of DESA, a Staff Representative made a brief intervention at the Town Hall meeting organized by Mr. Sha and his office on 9 May 2012. He noted that DESA Staff currently serve in lead roles in the UN Staff Union and hold the office of President and Chairperson of the 44th Staff Council. Furthermore, DESA now had it full compliment of Staff Reps. He thanked Mr. Sha for inviting DESA Staff Reps to the Senior Management Retreat and for giving DESA staff a voice, noting that, he always responded to their concerns.

STAFF UNION DEMANDS END OF HARASSMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL STAFF HELD WITHOUT CHARGE

ETHIOPIA, THE SUDAN HOLD UN PERSONNEL IN VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS

The United Nations Staff Union and its Committee on the Security and Independence of the International Civil Service express great concern at recent events that represent a breach of the independence of the international civil service. Holding staff for long periods without charge is alarming, and continued harassment is a violation of international agreements that is affecting the ability of the United Nations to operate.