Tag: Colombia labor reform

Gustavo Petro Signs Landmark Labor Reform into Law, Restoring Rights Lost Under Neoliberalism
President Gustavo Petro enacts Colombia’s new labor reform, reversing decades of neoliberal setbacks and marking a new era for workers’ rights and social justice. Related: Colombia’s Petro Denounces Smear Campaign Linking Him to Uribe Attack On June 25, 2025, President Gustavo Petro, standing before a crowd of workers outside Bogotá’s historic Quinta de Bolívar, signed […]
June 25, 2025

From Congress to the Streets: Petro’s Bold Move to Let the People Decide on Labor Reform
The Battle for Labor Reform in Colombia The labor reform proposed by President Gustavo Petro’s government represents one of the significant attempts in recent years to transform Colombia’s labor landscape, aiming to strengthen workers’ rights, reduce precarious employment, and promote social justice. However, the reform has faced fierce opposition from conservative sectors in Congress, leading […]
May 20, 2025

President Gustavo Petro to Resubmit Labor Reform Referendum Amid Senate Fraud Allegations in Colombia
Colombian President Gustavo Petro vows to resubmit his labor reform referendum to the Senate after denouncing fraud in the recent vote, calling on popular mobilization to defend workers’ rights and democratic participation. Related: Colombian Senate Blocks Gustavo Petro’s Labor Reform Referendum In the Midst of Popular Outcry President Gustavo Petro has announced his intention to […]