It would also not be in the interests of the Organization to disrupt the rotational system for the staffing of the Chinese language services, which has proven to be most effective. This system has enabled the establishment of a specialized language training programme at the Beijing Institute for Foreign Languages, the termination of which would make it immensely difficult to recruit language staff with the specific qualifications required to fill vacancies appropriately and expeditiously. After weighing these factors again, the Secretary- General has confirmed his earlier conclusion as conveyed to you in Mr. Riesco's letter of 12 December 1989. As regards the complaints concerning compulsory deductions from your salary, to which you refer in the fourth- 11 - paragraph of your letter of 14 December, I wish to inform you that the Secretary-General is at present conducting a comprehensive examination of the question of deductions from and supplements to the emoluments of United Nations staff members. This is a matter on which he is already in touch with the International Civil Service Commission and the Member States of the Organization. Finally, I urge again that you remain in contact with the Staff Counsellor, ..., who has been instructed to offer you appropriate advice and assistance in regard to your future." On 24 January 1990, the Applicants requested the Secretary-General to authorize them to submit their appeals directly to the Administrative Tribunal under article 7 of its Statute. On 25 January 1990, the Applicants requested the President of the Tribunal to request the Secretary-General, "as a preliminary measure under article 7.(3)(a) of the Rules of the Tribunal", to grant them special leave without pay until their cases were adjudicated by the Tribunal, which would enable them to remain in the United States lawfully without compromising the
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to the internal management and administration of the United Nations, specifically addressing staffing, salaries, and appeals processes. It does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or social projects or initiatives, which suggests that it is not related to economic development, natural resources, agriculture, industry, transport, international trade, health, education, or humanitarian aid.

**Category**
Employment