Guy Ryder re-elected as DG of ILO

Q.  Who was re-elected as the Director General of the International Labour Organisation?
- Published on 14 Nov 16

a. Guy Ryder
b. Paul Ryder
c. Smith Ryder
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Guy Ryder
 
Guy Ryder re-elected as DG of ILOGuy Ryder on 7th November 2016 was re-elected as the Director General of the International Labour Organisation for another 5 year term.
  • He will assume the post on Oct 1, 2017
  • Ryder obtained 54 of the 56 votes cast by the titular members
  • He was the only candidate for the post
  • He is the 10th DG of the International Labour Organisation
  • From 2006-2010, he served as General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation
  • The ILO is a UN agency dealing with labour issues
  • It has around 187 member states
  • In the 1960s, the organisation received the Nobel Peace Prize for improving peace amidst the classes, pursuing decent work and justice for workers as well as technical assistance to developing nations
  • ILO also registered complaints against entities violating global laws; it did not impose sanctions on the governments however

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