International Labour Organization staff fear job losses as Trump proposes $107 million cut

Source: Reuters

International Labour Organization staff fear job losses as Trump proposes $107 million cut

Olivia Le Poidevin
Mon, September 1, 2025 at 10:37 AM EDT
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GENEVA (Reuters) -The International Labour Organization is assessing the impact of a $107 million funding cut proposed by the Trump administration to the Geneva-based U.N. agency, according to an internal message reviewed by Reuters.

Staff at the ILO, which promotes international labour rights, told Reuters there are fears of further job cuts as the U.S., which contributes 22% of the ILO's regular budget, seeks to row back on funding.

President Donald Trump has moved to unilaterally cancel $4.9 billion in foreign aid authorised by Congress for a number of international programmes, including a $107 million cut to the ILO, a White House statement said on Friday.

In the internal note sent to staff, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo said he lacks "full clarity" on the cut's implications. The ILO told Reuters that it is in contact with the U.S. administration to seek more detail.

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