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World Bank Group Staff Association created
The role of the Staff Association is to champion World Bank Group policies that are beneficial to staff, foster a sense of community among staffmembers, and assist staff with conflict resolution. The Staff Association is established through a Bankwide referendum. James Chaffey is subsequently elected the Staff Association's first chairman.
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World Bank Group Staff Association Executive Committee
1975
The members of the Staff Association Executive Committee work on policy-related matters (1802748; Credit: The World Bank).
Bank Notes, Vol. 1, No. 5
Document date: March 1, 1972
The newsletter features an article on the Staff Association on page 1.
James Chaffey (1933-)
Undated James Chaffey served as chairman of the Staff Association in 1972 and again from 1976-1977 (1526692; Credit: The World Bank).
Cover of World Bank Group Staff Association Constitution
Dec. 22, 1971
The constitution describes the Staff Association's objectives, membership, structure, organization, and responsibilities (1016705; Credit: The World Bank).
Minutes of Staff Association delegate assembly meeting
June 20, 1972
The minutes of the delegate assembly meeting of June 5th provide a glimpse at the myriad issues with which the Staff Association is concerned (1046621).
Interview with James Chaffey
Interview date: Oct. 25, 1988
Chaffey discusses the origins of the Staff Association on pages 1-9.