Tag: Labor Rights

Colombians Continue National Strike in Defense of Their Labor Rights
The mobilization seeks to pressure Congress to guarantee workers’ rights, said a SintraONGS spokesperson. On Thursday, Colombians continued their two-day national strike in support of a popular referendum on labor reform promoted by President Gustavo Petro. RELATED: Colombians Launch 48-Hour National Strike in Support of Labor Reform Referendum In Bogota, workers, and students gathered in […]
May 29, 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 […]