With the approval of 69 of the 76 articles of the Labor Reform project, the House of Representatives advances in the discussion of one of the most important social initiatives of the Petro government.
This Wednesday’s session approved key articles, such as article 49, which extends paternity leave, and article 52which establishes labor agreements for victims of the armed conflict.
The Minister of Labor, Gloria Inés Ramírez, celebrated the progress of the Reform, highlighting that the main objective It is “that Colombia moves towards national and international standards, but above all that it has a rights-based approach.” Ramírez highlighted that this is a key step to comply with the government’s commitments regarding labor rights.
During the session, article 22, which regulates the apprenticeship contract, and article 23, which establishes the monetization of the apprenticeship fee, were approved by the representatives. These provisions will benefit thousands of apprentices from the National Apprenticeship Service (Sena), some of whom were present during the discussion in the Elliptical Hall of Congress.
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Another important article approved was article 17, which ensures 100% remuneration on mandatory rest days.. This measure will be applied progressively, starting with 80% in 2025, rising to 90% in 2026 and reaching 100% in 2027.
However, The minister expressed her dissatisfaction with the elimination of some articles that sought to improve working conditions in the field. “The plenary session of the Chamber lost a great opportunity to create equity in the countryside, create social inclusion and allow the formalization of more than 1 million 700 thousand workers in the sector,” said Ramírez, referring to provisions related to agricultural contracts and wages. , as well as rural housing.
Ramírez assured that they will continue to promote these proposals in the Senate and will strengthen labor inspection and surveillance in the field, in order to guarantee the application of standards for rural workers.
Likewise, he announced that measures will be discussed to protect employment against automation processes.decarbonization and energy transition, areas that are also part of the government’s priorities in the workplace.
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