For a long time the unions of the trade-union majority are convinced that we must improve the situation of our contract agent colleagues. Establishing the statute of auxiliary contract agents and setting up the one with the possibility of gaining a contract of unlimited duration is the most problematic to manage. Although the bulk of the problems (pay scales, job security, etc.) result directly from staff regulations, the unions of the trade-union majority have worked together diligently in order to improve the general measures for implementing the staff regulations.
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A career structure ought to allow everyone the greatest personal fulfilment: experience and merit are the cornerstones of a freely chosen career
Access to the European civil service career should remain based on the principle of fairness and transparency throughout the selection process. For R&D it is essential that all candidates have equal opportunities to be recruited and this basic principle should be absolutely protected under the new open specialized competitions.
Read moreIf you are unhappy with the outcome or have the impression of having been treated unfairly you have 15 working days to introduce an appeal.
Read moreAs every year, R&D has set up a Helpdesk and organised INFORMATION MEETINGS to guide colleagues through the various phases of the evaluation and promotion exercise.
Read moreWorried by the slow pace of your career? The 2010 promotion exercise gives you trouble? You are among the 4,000 officials who have appealed against their CDR in 2009? Fascinated by lightning acceleration envisaged for the best in the Madelin Report? Always at your service, R&D offers you the recipe to boost your career.
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