The reform must be applied in every public or private company… Ignoring the law is to break democracy, he said. At midday on Wednesday, Colombian president Gustavo Petro will sign the Labor Reform law, which Congress approved on June 20. RELATED: Colombian Senate Approves Historic Labor Reform Backed by Petro: A Major Step for Workers’ […]

On May 14, the Senate rejected the labor reform referendum by a vote of 49 against and 47 in favor. On Wednesday, the Central Unitaria de Trabajadores (CUT) and other Colombian social movements began a 48-hour national strike in support of a popular referendum on labor reform promoted by President Gustavo Petro. RELATED: Cartagena de […]

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 […]

The Colombian Senate narrowly rejected President Gustavo Petro’s proposed labor reform referendum, a key initiative to improve workers’ rights. The decision sparked accusations of procedural fraud and intensified calls for popular mobilization from leftist leaders and social movements. Related: Petro and Xi Discuss Colombia’s Accession to the New Silks Roads On May 14, 2025, Colombia’s […]

‘We are one step closer to building a fair labor system focused on protecting workers’ rights,’ President Petro stated. On Thursday, the Colombian House of Representatives approved the labor reform bill presented by President Gustavo Petro and sent it to the Senate, where the proposal must be approved in two debates. RELATED: Colombian President Grants […]