Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSheng Li, currently the principal deputy assistant secretary for policy at the U.S. Department of Labor, was slated to become the ILO's Deputy Director-General in July (US Department of Labor )The International Labour Organization (ILO) has revoked the appointment of senior US official Sheng Li as Deputy Director-General, citing significant payment delays from the United States. The US, traditionally the ILO's largest donor, currently owes the organisation a substantial $328 million, which threatens 295 job cuts and impacts the ILO's financial stability. Li, who previously worked at the US Department of Labor, was due to assume the powerful Deputy Director-General position in July, but the appointment will now not proceed. The ILO stated its decision is "without prejudice" to the US settling its arrears and regaining its position as the largest contributor, with discussions ongoing. Concerns had also been raised by staff and member states about potential excessive US influence over the body, particularly given a previous US administration's open criticism of the ILO's mission. In fullTrump official misses out on top UN position after admin fails to pay off $328 million debtThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Trump official won’t get top UN position after $300m debt not paid off by US
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSheng Li, currently the principal deputy assistant secretary for policy at the U.S. Department of Labor, was slated to become the ILO's Deputy Director-General in July (US Department of Labor )The International Labour Organization (ILO) has revoked the appointment of senior US official Sheng Li as Deputy Director-General, citing significant payment delays from the United States. The US, traditionally the ILO's largest donor, currently owes the organisation a substantial $328 million, which threatens 295 job cuts and impacts the ILO's financial stability. Li, who previously worked at the US Department of Labor, was due to assume the powerful Deputy Director-General position in July, but the appointment will now not proceed. The ILO stated its decision is "without prejudice" to the US settling its arrears and regaining its position as the largest contributor, with discussions ongoing. Concerns had also been raised by staff and member states about potential excessive US influence over the body, particularly given a previous US administration's open criticism of the ILO's mission. In fullTrump official misses out on top UN position after admin fails to pay off $328 million debtThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
