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The International Labour Organization (ILO), headquartered in Geneva, is facing a financial crisis. The United States has not paid its contributions since 2024. In September 2026, its Governing Body approved the savings plan of Director-General Gilbert Houngbo. The plan provided for 120 full-time-equivalent job cuts.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday 10 November 2026<\/strong>, nearly 300 ILO staff and retirees demonstrated inside the Geneva headquarters. They formed a line outside the room where the Governing Body was meeting. According to RTS, most delegates entered through another door.<\/p>\n The final plan provides for the elimination of 86 filled posts<\/strong> for 2026-2027, in addition to 180 vacant posts. A new review is announced for March 2027. Staff, backed by Geneva unions, are asking for their proposals to be considered. According to Le Courrier, the restructuring is going ahead without taking them into account.<\/p>\nKey figures<\/h3>\n
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What it means for businesses<\/h3>\n
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Who says what<\/h3>\n
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What's next<\/h3>\n
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