Millions of workers at risk as global shocks intensify, ILO warns

ILO Director‑General Gilbert Houngbo warned that, despite overall stability in global employment, deep structural flaws—widespread informality and extreme poverty—could trigger a major labour crisis, leaving millions of workers vulnerable. He said the risk intensifies as ongoing economic shocks persist

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Director-General of the International Labour Organization, Gilbert Houngbo, has raised the alarm over imminent labour crisis following unabating global shocks. He said though the global labour markets appear broadly stable, with unemployment steady and growth continuing into early 2026, structural weaknesses-including widespread informality and extreme poverty-are putting millions of workers at risk. […] The post Millions of workers at risk as global shocks intensify, ILO warns appeared first on Vanguard News.