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staff association

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noun

  1. an association of employees that performs some of the functions of a trade union, such as representing its members in discussions with the management, and may also have other social and professional purposes

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The group took a letter with them that has been sent to Mr Shapps from the staff association.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2022

WHO’s own staff association urged Tedros to take action against Kasai at a meeting in June, saying that failing to do so “would be a tragic mistake,” according to a memo from the private briefing.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2022

He is also president of the Republican Communications Association, a congressional staff association in Washington.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2018

Michael Borgas, an air-quality scientist and acting secretary for the CSIRO’s staff association, says that one budget measure specifically targets climate science.

From Nature • Jun. 30, 2014

"The expenditures are a compilation of expenses associated with staff, association dues, consultants, and contributions spent in the United States," said a spokesman for the company's local Bharti Walmart joint venture.

From Reuters • Dec. 11, 2012