was unjust for the Office of Personnel Services to assign women thus promoted to posts away from Headquarters in the regional economic commissions or in developing countries, when many of them were long-time employees of the United Nations in New York and had family responsibilities. There were too many cases where promotion was linked to a transfer away from Headquarters. His delegation believed that the Office of Personnel Services should reconsider its position on such transfers and should make a strong effort to take account of the family responsibilities of staff members who had passed the promotion examination. 76. His delegation considered the grievance machinery at the United Nations cumbersome and time-consuming, and it urged the Secretary-General to designate an ombudsman, assisted by a small staff of volunteers, to try to solve problems at their very beginning. Noting that the present division of staff into Professional and General Service categories had created a caste system and was one of the greatest sources of conflict within the Secretariat, he wondered whether a unified personnel structure, as in the United States Federal Civil Service, might not be considered. It would be extremely useful if the ICSC were to conduct a study of the advantages and disadvantages of a unified personnel structure and report thereon to the General Assembly at its next session. Finally, he wished to stress the very important role of the United Nations Child Care Centre and the need for the centre to support itself financially. The meeting rose at 1.10 p.m. 
**Analysis**
The text discusses internal issues within the United Nations, specifically related to personnel management, promotions, and family responsibilities. It also touches on the need for a more efficient grievance machinery and the potential for a unified personnel structure. The text does not mention specific economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues.

**Category**
Employment