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Global index of GAC-EPA Bulletins from 1990 to 2023

Each row links to the original PDF of the Bulletin in the media library. The titles are very short summaries (one-liners) intended to make it easier to search by theme.

No	Date	Summary (link to the PDF)	Keywords
1	July 1990	Birth of the Bulletin and missions of the GAC-EPA	creation, missions, mutual support, representation
2	December 1990	Increase in health insurance premiums and the challenge of representation	health insurance, premiums, membership, information dissemination
3	Spring 1991	Education and ongoing follow-up of social matters	social matters, explanation, education
4	December 1991	Association life and practical information for members	association life, practical info, network
5	July 1992	Internal organization and improved communication	organization, communication, volunteering
6	December 1992	Targeted support and guidance for beneficiaries	mutual support, individual cases, social support
7	June 1993	Members’ directory and management of personal data	directory, personal data, computerization
8	December 1993	CERN governance, the LHC, and the associative framework	CERN, LHC, statutes, association
9	June 1994	Elections, volunteering, and governance of the Association	elections, committee, volunteering
10	December 1994	Organizational consolidation and communication	organization, communication, consolidation
11	June 1995	Structured follow-up of pensions and health insurance	pensions, health insurance, follow-up
12	December 1995	Anticipating institutional decisions	institutions, anticipation, decisions
13	June 1996	Coordination and representation of retirees	representation, coordination, partners
14	December 1996	From decisions to tangible impacts	tangible impacts, finances, rights
15	June 1997	Transparency and education on the Pension Fund	pension fund, transparency, education
16	December 1997	Health insurance: persistent concerns	health insurance, costs, coverage
17	December 1998	Volunteer commitment and actions by the Committee	committee, volunteering, actions
18	December 1998	Regulatory developments and vigilance	regulation, vigilance, rights
19	June 1999	Communication and cohesion of the Association	communication, cohesion, social ties
20	December 1999	Long-term care insurance: an issue to monitor	long-term care insurance, monitoring, risks
21	June 2000	Continuity and growing complexity of social matters	social matters, complexity, follow-up
22	December 2000	Understanding today the effects of tomorrow	delayed impacts, decisions, analysis
23	June 2001	Governance and legitimacy of retirees	governance, representation, legitimacy
24	December 2001	Increasing technical depth in pension analyses	pensions, technical analyses, expertise
25	June 2002	Regulatory monitoring and anticipation	regulation, anticipation, reform
26	December 2002	Financial balances and long-term assumptions	financial balances, projections, risks
27	June 2003	Institutional dialogue and vigilance	dialogue, institutions, vigilance
28	December 2003	Adapting action to a changing context	context, adaptation, strategy
29	June 2004	Defending social achievements	social achievements, defense, mobilization
30	December 2004	Toward a long-term social vision	long-term vision, social strategy
31	June 2005	Annual reports and follow-up of social matters	GA, reports, pensions, insurance
32	December 2005	Pension Fund and health insurance	pension fund, health insurance
33	June 2006	General Assembly and key matters	GA, decisions, key matters
34	December 2006	Understanding social and financial challenges	social challenges, finances, education
35	June 2007	Association life and social matters	association life, committee, matters
36	Spring 2008	Committee actions and continuity	committee, actions, continuity
37	Autumn 2008	Regulatory developments and social rights	social rights, regulation
38	Spring 2009	Fragility of financial balances	finances, fragility, vigilance
39	Autumn 2009	Institutional dialogue and defense of interests	dialogue, defense of interests
40	Spring 2010	The consistency of social challenges	social challenges, continuity
41	Year 2011	Governance transition and long-term vigilance	transition, governance, pensions
42	Spring 2012	Continuity, communication, and cooperation	communication, committee, staff association
43	Autumn 2012	Pensions, transparency, and an early-warning role	pension fund, transparency
44	Spring 2013	Renewal and institutional openness	ESO, pensions, social protection
45	Autumn 2013	Governance, commitment, and sensitive matters	elections, committee, insurance
46	Spring 2014	Closeness, communication, and continuity	features, testimonials, social matters
47	Autumn 2014	Ongoing vigilance and member involvement	vigilance, members, coordination
48	Spring 2015	Consolidating achievements and anticipating	pensions, insurance, anticipation
49	Autumn 2015	Planning ahead and staying informed	pension fund, long-term care
50	Spring 2016	Continuity and collective memory	history of the GAC-EPA, continuity
51	Autumn 2016	The world is changing, and us too ?	changes, retiree status, access
52	Spring 2017	Election results and end of term	elections, end of term, preparation
53	Autumn 2017	Long-term care insurance and a changing world	long-term care, security, CERN region
54	Spring 2018	Health insurance and a culture of security	badge, security, trust, health
55	Autumn 2018	Long-term care insurance and the President’s “La Der.”	end of term, long-term care, review
56	Spring 2019	Pensions, contributions, and volunteer support	membership fee, volunteering, organization
57	Autumn 2019	Association life and emblematic cases	individual case, staff association, access, committee
58	Spring 2020	Communication and action in times of pandemic	COVID-19, solidarity, insurance, survivors
59	Autumn 2020	Access to information and the role of the GAC-EPA	access, central role, health crisis
60	Spring 2021	Pensions and working under difficult conditions	pensions, prolonged crisis, committee
61	Autumn 2021	Association life and progress on pensions	pension improvements, vigilance
62	Spring 2022	Pension Fund, war in Europe, and solidarity	war, solidarity, staff association, pensions
63	Autumn 2022	Health insurance and the Association’s resilience	health insurance, resilience, crises

Bulletin 1 — July 1990

Editorial summary

This first issue marks the birth of the GAC-EPA Bulletin. It is presented as the central liaison tool between CERN retirement beneficiaries and the Association’s Committee. The founding text specifies what the GAC-EPA is and details its missions: helping beneficiaries in case of difficulties, maintaining social ties between retirees and families, and representing retirees within the Staff Association and the relevant bodies.

Creation of the Bulletin as a permanent information and liaison instrument
Definition of the GAC-EPA as a voluntary association of beneficiaries
Three structuring missions: mutual support, social ties, representation

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Bulletin 1 — July 1990 — Birth of the Bulletin and definition of the GAC-EPA’s missions

Bulletin 2 — December 1990

Editorial summary

This Bulletin contains a particularly striking “Last minute” item, announcing a proposal to increase health insurance premiums by nearly 9% for the following year. It also highlights the practical difficulties involved in identifying and disseminating information to non-member beneficiaries, and stresses the importance of strengthening membership in the Association to increase its collective weight.

Alert on the increase in health insurance premiums
Problems disseminating information to non-members
Explicit call to broaden membership

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Bulletin 2 — December 1990 — Increase in health insurance premiums and the challenge of representation

Bulletin 3 — Spring 1991

Editorial summary

This issue follows on from the Association’s initial concerns. It develops information relating to the rights and situation of retirees, with a focus on clarification and education. The Bulletin confirms the GAC-EPA’s intention to follow social matters over time and to explain the issues to beneficiaries.

Follow-up of social matters affecting retirees
Desire to make the mechanisms understandable
Consolidation of the Bulletin’s information role

One-liner
Bulletin 3 — Spring 1991 — Education and ongoing follow-up of social matters

Bulletin 4 — December 1991

Editorial summary

This Bulletin gives significant space to practical, cultural, and social information for members. It illustrates the community dimension of the GAC-EPA, beyond purely technical matters.

Practical and leisure information
Highlighting the network and association life
Strengthening the ties between former colleagues

One-liner
Bulletin 4 — December 1991 — Association life and practical information for members

Bulletin 5 — July 1992

Editorial summary

This issue contains several organizational and practical reminders: electronic communication, needs for translation and proofreading, and the provision of useful documentation on beneficiaries’ rights and duties. It emphasizes the importance of an efficient organization in the service of members.

Improving internal communication
Organizing volunteer resources
Disseminating useful documentation for retirees

One-liner
Bulletin 5 — July 1992 — Internal organization and improved communication

Bulletin 6 — December 1992

Editorial summary

This Bulletin continues addressing social and associative issues, highlighting the specific needs of certain categories of beneficiaries. It confirms the GAC-EPA’s role as a point of support and guidance.

Attention to specific situations
Guidance role of the Association
Continuity of social action

One-liner
Bulletin 6 — December 1992 — Targeted support and guidance for beneficiaries

Bulletin 7 — June 1993

Editorial summary

This issue addresses the publication of a members’ directory, made possible by the computerization of the GAC-EPA. It emphasizes the need to collect members’ explicit consent for the dissemination of their contact details.

Members’ directory project
Management of personal data
Early issues linked to computerization

One-liner
Bulletin 7 — June 1993 — Members’ directory and management of personal data

Bulletin 8 — December 1993

Editorial summary

This Bulletin combines institutional and associative information. It mentions important appointments at CERN, preparation for the LHC project, and the evolution of the Staff Association’s statutes, with a reminder of the GAC-EPA’s positioning within this framework.

CERN institutional information
Context of the LHC project
Evolution of associative statutes

One-liner
Bulletin 8 — December 1993 — CERN governance, the LHC, and the associative framework

Bulletin 9 — June 1994

Editorial summary

This issue is strongly marked by the Association’s democratic life. It announces elections to the Committee and highlights the difficulty of attracting new candidates, while reminding readers of the importance of volunteer commitment.

Elections to the GAC-EPA Committee
Challenge of renewing volunteers
Member participation in governance

One-liner
Bulletin 9 — June 1994 — Elections, volunteering, and governance of the Association

Bulletin 10 — December 1994

Editorial summary

This bulletin is part of a consolidation phase. It addresses organisational and communication issues, foreshadowing concerns that will reappear regularly in later bulletins.

Consolidation of the organisation
Communication and management of member information
Preparation for the next steps

One-liner
Bulletin 10 — December 1994 — Organisational consolidation and communication

Bulletin 11 — June 1995

Editorial summary

This bulletin continues the information work initiated in the first issues, with a particular focus on pensions and health insurance. It reflects a phase of stabilisation of the Groupement, where topics become more technical and require more detailed explanations for beneficiaries.

Ongoing monitoring of pension issues
Persistent concerns related to health insurance
Strengthening of the Bulletin’s explanatory role

One-liner
Bulletin 11 — June 1995 — Structured follow-up of pensions and health insurance

Bulletin 12 — December 1995

Editorial summary

This issue emphasises the importance of anticipation in the face of institutional developments. It highlights the need for retirees not to discover, after the fact, decisions that have a direct impact on their rights and benefits.

Analysis of ongoing institutional developments
Call for a proactive stance by the Groupement
Role of the GAC-EPA as an early warning relay

One-liner
Bulletin 12 — December 1995 — Anticipating institutional decisions

Bulletin 13 — June 1996

Editorial summary

This bulletin highlights the internal functioning of the Groupement and its relations with other representative bodies. It underlines the importance of coordination and information flow in effectively defending the interests of retirees.

Relations with representative bodies
Coordination of actions
Internal organisation of the Groupement

One-liner
Bulletin 13 — June 1996 — Coordination and representation of retirees

Bulletin 14 — December 1996

Editorial summary

This issue marks a stronger focus on the concrete consequences of financial and administrative decisions on retirees’ day-to-day lives. The emphasis is less on abstract principles than on measurable effects on beneficiaries.

Real impact of financial decisions
Practical consequences for retirees
A more concrete approach to the files

One-liner
Bulletin 14 — December 1996 — Decisions with tangible impacts

Bulletin 15 — June 1997

Editorial summary

This bulletin revisits discussions related to the Pension Fund, with an emphasis on transparency and understanding of the mechanisms at play. It reiterates the need for clear information so that retirees can position themselves in relation to the announced developments.

The Pension Fund at the heart of concerns
Calls for transparency and clarity
The Bulletin’s educational role

One-liner
Bulletin 15 — June 1997 — Transparency and guidance on the Pension Fund

Bulletin 16 — December 1997

Editorial summary

This issue again addresses health insurance matters, confirming that it is a recurring and sensitive topic. It highlights concerns about rising costs and the level of coverage available to retirees.

Health insurance as a lasting concern
Rising costs
Maintaining adequate coverage

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Bulletin 16 — December 1997 — Health insurance: ongoing concerns

Bulletin 17 — December 1998

Editorial summary

This bulletin reviews the actions carried out by the Committee and member participation. It highlights voluntary engagement as a pillar of the Groupement’s functioning and legitimacy.

Review of the Committee’s actions
Importance of member participation
Recognition of volunteer work

One-liner
Bulletin 17 — December 1998 — Volunteer engagement and Committee action

Bulletin 18 — December 1998

Editorial summary

This issue analyses regulatory developments that could affect pensions and social rights. It stresses the need for close monitoring in a changing legal environment.

Regulatory developments
Potential impact on pensions
Legal and social monitoring

One-liner
Bulletin 18 — December 1998 — Regulatory developments and vigilance

Bulletin 19 — June 1999

Editorial summary

This bulletin underscores the central role of internal communication in the cohesion of the Groupement. It reiterates the importance of maintaining a regular link with all beneficiaries.

Communication as a strategic tool
Maintaining the link with members
Regular dissemination of information

One-liner
Bulletin 19 — June 1999 — Communication and cohesion within the Groupement

Bulletin 20 — December 1999

Editorial summary

This bulletin stands out by highlighting a Long-Term Care Insurance project (Assurance Dépendance), presented as a major issue to keep under close watch. Starting from an individual exchange, the text broadens the reflection to the possible consequences of such a project for retirees, illustrating the GAC-EPA’s role as an early detector of sensitive topics.

Emergence of the Long-Term Care Insurance project
Analysis of potential impacts for retirees
The Groupement’s alert and vigilance role

One-liner
Bulletin 20 — December 1999 — Long-term care insurance: an issue to watch

Bulletin 21 — June 2000

Editorial summary

This bulletin continues the concerns of the late 1990s, with close monitoring of pension and health insurance files. It reflects a phase where mechanisms become more complex and where detailed information becomes essential for retirees.

Continued follow-up of pension files
Attention to health insurance
Gradual increasing complexity of the mechanisms

One-liner
Bulletin 21 — June 2000 — Continuity and growing complexity of social protection files

Bulletin 22 — December 2000

Editorial summary

This issue focuses on understanding the decisions taken and their delayed consequences for beneficiaries. It highlights the need to go beyond announcing measures and to analyse their real effects over time.

Analysis of decisions and their consequences
A medium-term reading of impacts
Strengthening the Bulletin’s analytical role

One-liner
Bulletin 22 — December 2000 — Understanding today the effects of tomorrow

Bulletin 23 — June 2001

Editorial summary

This bulletin revisits the place of retirees in decision-making and governance processes. It reaffirms the GAC-EPA’s legitimacy to represent their interests and to make their voices heard to the relevant bodies.

Governance and representation of retirees
Legitimacy of the GAC-EPA
Dialogue with institutional bodies

One-liner
Bulletin 23 — June 2001 — Governance and legitimacy for retirees

Bulletin 24 — December 2001

Editorial summary

This issue marks an increase in the technical depth of the analyses, particularly on the financial and regulatory aspects linked to pensions. It reflects the accumulation of experience and expertise within the Groupement.

In-depth technical analyses
Focus on the financial aspects of pensions
Strengthening of the GAC-EPA’s expertise

One-liner
Bulletin 24 — December 2001 — Increasing technical depth in pension analyses

Bulletin 25 — June 2002

Editorial summary

This bulletin stresses changes in the regulatory framework and the need for continuous monitoring. It highlights that changes may be gradual, yet cumulatively significant for retirees.

Regulatory monitoring
Anticipating change
Cumulative effects of reforms

One-liner
Bulletin 25 — June 2002 — Regulatory monitoring and anticipation

Bulletin 26 — December 2002

Editorial summary

This issue offers an analysis of the medium- and long-term financial balances, highlighting the importance of the assumptions used in the projections.

Long-term financial balances
Importance of economic assumptions
A critical reading of projections

One-liner
Bulletin 26 — December 2002 — Financial balances and long-term assumptions

Bulletin 27 — June 2003

Editorial summary

This bulletin underscores the need to maintain constructive dialogue with decision-making bodies, while keeping a stance of vigilance and independence.

Institutional dialogue
Vigilance and independence
Positioning of the GAC-EPA

One-liner
Bulletin 27 — June 2003 — Institutional dialogue and vigilance

Bulletin 28 — December 2003

Editorial summary

This issue provides a progress update on actions taken and on changes in the economic and institutional context. It shows the Groupement’s ability to adapt its message to an evolving environment.

Interim review of actions
Changes in the broader context
Adapting the GAC-EPA’s message

One-liner
Bulletin 28 — December 2003 — Adapting action to a changing context

Bulletin 29 — June 2004

Editorial summary

This bulletin clearly emphasises the preservation of social rights and benefits in a changing environment. It reflects concern about structural changes and a determination to defend existing rights.

Preserving established social rights
Context of structural change
Active defence of rights

One-liner
Bulletin 29 — June 2004 — Defending established social rights

Bulletin 30 — December 2004

Editorial summary

A turning-point bulletin marking entry into a new decade. It offers a more structured and long-term vision of social issues and of the GAC-EPA’s role.

Entering a new decade
Long-term strategic vision
Greater maturity of the Groupement

One-liner
Bulletin 30 — December 2004 — Towards a long-term social vision

Bulletin 31 — June 2005

Editorial summary

This bulletin follows the continuity of the Groupement’s annual work. It brings together several reports presented at the General Assembly, while also reviewing recent developments concerning pensions and health insurance.

Annual reports presented at the General Assembly
Updates on pension files
Monitoring of health insurance

One-liner
Bulletin 31 — June 2005 — Annual reports and follow-up of social files

Bulletin 32 — December 2005

Editorial summary

This issue informs members about the state of the Pension Fund and the CERN health insurance scheme. It aims to provide a clear view of the mechanisms in place and of recent developments likely to affect beneficiaries.

Status of the Pension Fund
Developments in the health insurance scheme
Information and transparency

One-liner
Bulletin 32 — December 2005 — Pension Fund and health insurance

Bulletin 33 — June 2006

Editorial summary

As every year, this mid-year bulletin contains the reports submitted to the General Assembly. It also presents recent developments relating to pensions and health insurance.

General Assembly reports
Recent developments on pensions
Monitoring of health insurance

One-liner
Bulletin 33 — June 2006 — General Assembly and key files

Bulletin 34 — December 2006

Editorial summary

This bulletin provides a status review of the files followed by the GAC-EPA and emphasises understanding the social and financial issues involved. It highlights the importance of clarity of information in an increasingly technical context.

Status review of monitored files
Social and financial issues
Need for clarity and educational effort

One-liner
Bulletin 34 — December 2006 — Understanding social and financial issues

Bulletin 35 — June 2007

Editorial summary

This issue combines information from the General Assembly with practical reminders for members. It illustrates the balance between associative life and monitoring of substantive social files.

Associative life and General Assembly
Practical information for members
Monitoring of social files

One-liner
Bulletin 35 — June 2007 — Associative life and social files

Bulletin 36 — Spring 2008

Editorial summary

This bulletin highlights the Committee’s activities and actions carried out for the benefit of retirees. It stresses continuity of commitment and the importance of long-term follow-up.

Committee activities and actions
Continuity of commitment
Long-term follow-up of files

One-liner
Bulletin 36 — Spring 2008 — Committee actions and continuity

Bulletin 37 — Autumn 2008

Editorial summary

This issue analyses regulatory developments and their potential effects on retirees’ social rights. It reaffirms the need for careful monitoring in the face of legal change.

Regulatory developments
Impact on social rights
Legal monitoring

One-liner
Bulletin 37 — Autumn 2008 — Regulatory developments and social rights

Bulletin 38 — Spring 2009

Editorial summary

This bulletin reviews financial balances and highlights their potential fragility. It calls for a cautious reading of projections and economic assumptions.

Financial balances
Fragility of economic assumptions
Need for caution

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Bulletin 38 — Spring 2009 — Fragility of financial balances

Bulletin 39 — Autumn 2009

Editorial summary

This issue stresses the importance of maintaining institutional dialogue while firmly defending retirees’ interests.

Dialogue with institutions
Defence of retirees’ interests
Positioning of the GAC-EPA

One-liner
Bulletin 39 — Autumn 2009 — Institutional dialogue and defence of interests

Bulletin 40 — Spring 2010

Editorial summary

This intermediate synthesis bulletin highlights the consistency of the issues followed by the GAC-EPA over the years. It confirms the structural nature of pension and social protection challenges.

Consistency of social issues
Long-term perspective
Confirmation of structural challenges

One-liner
Bulletin 40 — Spring 2010 — Consistency of social challenges

Bulletin 41 — Year 2011

Editorial summary

This bulletin marks a major transition in the governance of the GAC-EPA. After several years as President, Philippe Bernard reviews the actions carried out and explains why the time has come to hand over leadership. He stresses the growing responsibility of the Groupement in representing pensioners within the Pension Fund and health insurance bodies, while recalling that the sustainability of social rights remains closely linked to the strength of CERN’s scientific programme and to members’ collective vigilance.

Main sections

A few words from the President
Editorial
Committee activities
November 2010 to October 2011
Statutory activities
Election results, composition of the new Committee and allocation of roles

Highlight
Committee activities

One-liner
Bulletin 41 — Year 2011 — Committee activities

Bulletin 42 — Spring 2012

Editorial summary

This issue accompanies the arrival of a new President and a rejuvenated Committee, combining continuity and renewal. The editorial focuses on improving communication with members, combining two paper bulletins per year with better use of modern tools. It also emphasises close cooperation with the Staff Association to defend, with one voice, the shared interests of active staff and retirees.

Main sections

A few words from the President
Editorial
Committee activities
November 2011 to April 2012
Statutory activities
Election results, composition of the new Committee and allocation of roles

Highlight
Committee activities

One-liner
Bulletin 42 — Spring 2012 — Committee activities

Bulletin 43 — Autumn 2012

Editorial summary

At a time when CERN’s scientific achievements dominate the news, this bulletin reminds readers that pension and social protection issues remain just as crucial. The editorial provides perspective on recent decisions affecting the Pension Fund and highlights the difficulty for members of accessing clear, calm information. It reaffirms the GAC-EPA’s role as an analytical relay, translating technical files into concrete issues for pensioners.

Main sections

A word from the President
Editorial
About the Pension Fund – CACP
Committee news and activities — May 2012 to October 2012
Pensions: what happened?
Social protection — What if CERN were dissolved?

Highlight
About the Pension Fund – CACP

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Bulletin 43 — Autumn 2012 — About the Pension Fund – CACP

Bulletin 44 — Spring 2013

Editorial summary

This spring bulletin uses the image of renewal to address both scientific news and core social issues. The editorial underlines continuity in pension and social protection concerns while broadening the perspective to include colleagues from ESO. It reflects the Groupement’s intention to situate its action within a broader institutional framework while remaining attentive to the practical consequences of organisational choices for all retirees.

Main sections

A word from the President
Editorial
About ESO (original English)
Committee news and activities — October 2012 to May 2013
Pensions: what happened?
Social protection — What if CERN were dissolved?

Highlight
About ESO (original English)

One-liner
Bulletin 44 — Spring 2013 — About ESO (original English)

Bulletin 45 — Autumn 2013

Editorial summary

As Committee and auditors’ elections approach, this bulletin highlights internal governance challenges within the GAC-EPA. The editorial openly addresses difficulties in attracting sufficient candidates and the need to share the volunteer workload. It recalls that credible representation of pensioners requires sustained collective engagement, at a time when sensitive files demand a strong presence from the Groupement.

Main sections

A word from the President
Editorial
About ESO
Health insurance
Website
Status of Pension Fund assets

Highlight
About ESO

One-liner
Bulletin 45 — Autumn 2013 — About ESO

Bulletin 46 — Spring 2014

Editorial summary

This bulletin reflects a phase in which the GAC-EPA sought to make its communication more vivid and closer to members. The editorial highlights the value of reports, interviews and testimonials in illustrating social issues concretely, alongside rigorous monitoring of pension and health insurance files.

Main sections

A word from the President
Editorial
Report
Interview with René Jacot-Guillarmod
CHIS claim form
Online presence

Highlight
Report

One-liner
Bulletin 46 — Spring 2014 — Report

Bulletin 47 — Autumn 2014

Editorial summary

The editorial reviews the Committee’s many activities and the patient follow-up of several sensitive files. It stresses the need to remain attentive to the concrete effects of decisions taken by CERN and ESO bodies, and recalls that vigilance and member involvement remain essential to preserving acquired social rights.

Main sections

A word from the President
Editorial
Check your postal details
2015 actuarial study: follow-up
Short-term reserves: how do they work?
Health insurance

Highlight
Check your postal details

One-liner
Bulletin 47 — Autumn 2014 — Check your postal details

Bulletin 48 — Spring 2015

Editorial summary

This spring bulletin highlights the importance of regular, understandable information for all members. While no immediate upheaval is expected, pensions and health insurance remain central concerns, requiring anticipation and organisation to defend pensioners’ interests effectively.

Main sections

A word from the President
Editorial
Interview with François Charron
Election results
Health insurance
2015 actuarial study

Highlight
Interview with François Charron

One-liner
Bulletin 48 — Spring 2015 — Interview with François Charron

Bulletin 49 — Autumn 2015

Editorial summary

In a turbulent economic environment, this editorial recalls that certain issues — foremost among them the Pension Fund — periodically return to the forefront. After a stormy period marked by difficult decisions and strong mobilisation, the bulletin calls for assessing achieved results and maintaining effort, highlighting the GAC-EPA’s role in collective action.

Main sections

A word from the President
Editorial
Health insurance
Long-term care insurance: CERN initiative
Pension Fund investments: a political debate?
Health insurance: special edition

Highlight
Long-term care insurance: CERN initiative

One-liner
Bulletin 49 — Autumn 2015 — Long-term care insurance: CERN initiative

Bulletin 50 — Spring 2016

Editorial summary

The publication of the 50th bulletin provides an opportunity to look back on the GAC-EPA’s history and the continuity of its action. The editorial draws parallels between concerns expressed twenty years ago and those of today, underlining the enduring nature of core issues.

Main sections

A word from the President
Editorial
Health insurance
Long-term care insurance
CERN finances
CERN and Europe

Highlight
Health insurance

One-liner
Bulletin 50 — Spring 2016 — Health insurance

Bulletin 51 — Autumn 2016

Editorial summary

This bulletin opens with observations on several changes, some welcome and others more ambiguous. It notes improvements in the Pension Fund and health insurance situation while stressing the need for continued vigilance and addressing practical issues affecting retirees’ daily lives.

Main sections

A word from the President
The world is changing — and us?
Editorial
Reflections
About ESO
Health insurance

Highlight
The world is changing — and us?

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Bulletin 51 — Autumn 2016 — The world is changing — and us?

Bulletin 52 — Spring 2017

Editorial summary

Using the phrase “Everything ends except the circle”, this editorial reflects on the end of mandates and cycles. While the President prepares to step down, the bulletin stresses continuity beyond individuals and invites members to anticipate inevitable transitions in their own lives.

Main sections

A word from the President
Editorial
Election results
About ESO
Health insurance
Long-term care insurance

Highlight
Election results

One-liner
Bulletin 52 — Spring 2017 — Election results

Bulletin 53 — Autumn 2017

Editorial summary

Starting from reflections on how we perceive change, this editorial illustrates deep transformations in the CERN region and its social environment. It calls on the GAC-EPA to remain attentive to change while defending trust, solidarity and intergenerational bonds.

Main sections

A word from the President
Editorial
Health insurance
Long-term care insurance
CERN and Europe
Interview

Highlight
Long-term care insurance

One-liner
Bulletin 53 — Autumn 2017 — Long-term care insurance

Bulletin 54 — Spring 2018

Editorial summary

This bulletin revisits CERN’s announced “major security culture change”, notably the obligation to wear badges visibly at all times. While understandable in a security context, the editorial warns against replacing a culture of trust with one of control.

Main sections

A word from the President
Editorial
Health insurance
Long-term care insurance
CERN and Europe
A bit of history

Highlight
Health insurance

One-liner
Bulletin 54 — Spring 2018 — Health insurance

Bulletin 55 — Autumn 2018

Editorial summary

Titled “La Der.”, this editorial is Gertjan Bossen’s final message as President of the GAC-EPA. It combines nostalgia and gratitude, recalling key moments and emphasising the collective strength of the Groupement beyond individuals.

Main sections

A word from the President
Editorial
Health insurance
Long-term care insurance
CERN and Europe
Life of the Groupement

Highlight
Long-term care insurance

One-liner
Bulletin 55 — Autumn 2018 — Long-term care insurance

Bulletin 56 — Spring 2019

Editorial summary

This bulletin focuses on very practical aspects of the Groupement’s life: calls for translators and proofreaders, reminders about membership fees, and detailed explanations of procedures. It underlines the importance of member support for sustainability.

Main sections

A word from the President
Editorial
Health insurance
Pensions
Long-term care insurance
Committee activities

Highlight
Pensions

One-liner
Bulletin 56 — Spring 2019 — Pensions

Bulletin 57 — Autumn 2019

Editorial summary

The new President shares his first impressions, highlighting the GAC-EPA’s important role. The editorial mentions a successful joint action with the Staff Association and addresses other sensitive issues, calling for continued commitment.

Main sections

A word from the President
Editorial
Health insurance
Pensions
Life of the Groupement
Practical information

Highlight
Life of the Groupement

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Bulletin 57 — Autumn 2019 — Life of the Groupement

Bulletin 58 — Spring 2020

Editorial summary

Written at the very start of the COVID-19 pandemic, this editorial opens with wishes of health and peace. Despite difficult conditions, the Committee continued its work dynamically, particularly on health insurance and survivor’s pension issues.

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A word from the President
Editorial
Communication
Life of the Groupement
Practical information
Health insurance

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Communication

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Bulletin 58 — Spring 2020 — Communication

Bulletin 59 — Autumn 2020

Editorial summary

Continuing the health crisis context, this autumn bulletin reflects on a year marked by exceptional constraints. It highlights continued Committee effectiveness and the need to restore normal access conditions for pensioners.

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A word from the President
Editorial
Access to information
Life of the Groupement
Practical information
Health insurance

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Access to information

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Bulletin 59 — Autumn 2020 — Access to information

Bulletin 60 — Spring 2021

Editorial summary

Still written in a prolonged crisis context, this editorial acknowledges fatigue while highlighting the Committee’s continuity and effectiveness. It reiterates the importance of the GAC-EPA’s role at a time of sensitive decisions.

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A word from the President
Editorial
Life of the Groupement
Health insurance
Pensions
Practical information

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Pensions

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Bulletin 60 — Spring 2021 — Pensions

Bulletin 61 — Autumn 2021

Editorial summary

Despite ongoing difficulties, this editorial reports progress on pensions, including changes in the Pension Fund’s composition and improvements in survivor’s pension rights, while calling for continued vigilance.

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A word from the President
Editorial
Life of the Groupement
Health insurance
Pensions
Practical information

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Life of the Groupement

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Bulletin 61 — Autumn 2021 — Life of the Groupement

Bulletin 62 — Spring 2022

Editorial summary

This spring 2022 bulletin is marked by the end of the pandemic and the outbreak of war in Eastern Europe. The editorial expresses wishes for health and peace and highlights the GAC-EPA’s solidarity actions and cooperation with the Staff Association.

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A word from the President
Editorial
Pension Fund
Health insurance
Committee activities
Practical information

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Pension Fund

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Bulletin 62 — Spring 2022 — Pension Fund

Bulletin 63 — Autumn 2022

Editorial summary

In this autumn bulletin, the President again addresses members, recalling successive crises and their impact on daily life. Despite these challenges, the Committee maintained its energy and effectiveness, reaffirming the GAC-EPA’s core mission: defending pension and health insurance beneficiaries.

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A word from the President
Editorial
Health insurance
Pensions
Associative life
Practical information

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Health insurance

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Bulletin 63 — Autumn 2022 — Health insurance