WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Labor Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling will participate in the 113th International Labor Conference in Geneva this week, leading a U.S. delegation focused on promoting the Trump administration’s America First labor agenda. Deputy Secretary Sonderling will give high-level remarks during the conference that champion the U.S.’s dominant gig economy and advocate for policies that promote innovation, freedom, and economic opportunity. His mission comes as the International Labour Organization considers new global standards that could threaten millions of businesses and workers in the U.S. and abroad.“The United States is a global leader in the gig economy, and this administration intends to keep it that way by pushing back against international efforts to impose burdensome regulations that stifle innovation, harm growth, and kill jobs. President Trump has been clear: we will fight for American workers and American businesses each and every day – both at home and on the world stage. Amplifying that message and standing up for our people will be my key priorities at this year’s conference,” said Deputy Secretary Sonderling.The gig economy has become a significant driver of economic growth, offering new pathways to good-paying jobs for millions of workers globally. U.S.-developed platforms have become driving leaders for gig work, powering everything from software development to rideshare and delivery services.Deputy Secretary Sonderling will also host a roundtable to promote the U.S. as the premiere international leader in artificial intelligence, as well as hold bilateral meetings with representatives from various governments. He will also meet with ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo to discuss a shared commitment to ensure American workers and businesses are not undercut by unfair labor practices.The 113th International Labour Conference runs from June 2 to June 13, 2025, in Geneva. More than 6,000 delegates are registered to attend the conference, representing governments, as well as employers’ and workers’ organizations, from the ILO’s 187 Member States.