Republic of the Marshall Islands becomes 181st ILO member State

GENEVA (ILO News) – The Republic of the Marshall Islands has become the 181st member State of the International Labour Organization (ILO) following receipt in Geneva of a letter from Mr. Gerald M. Zacios, Minister of Foreign Affairs, stating on behalf of the Government that Marshall Islands had formally accepted the obligations of the ILO Constitution.

Marshall Islands membership became effective on 3 July 2007. The country has been a member of the United Nations since 17 September 1991.