health
May 8, 2026
Mintrabajo promotes formalization of over 1,700 jobs at San José de Popayán Hospital
Minister of Labor, Antonio Sanguino. Photo: Courtesy - Mintrabajo
TL;DR
- A pre-agreement for labor formalization has been signed between Colombia's Ministry of Labor and Hospital Universitario San José de Popayán.
- The agreement projects the formal employment of 1,782 healthcare sector workers.
- The initiative aims to provide job stability, social security, and eliminate outsourcing schemes.
- The first phase will formalize 250 healthcare workers, prioritizing auxiliary nurses based on years of service.
- The agreement benefits auxiliary nurses, professional nurses, bacteriologists, general practitioners, therapists, orderlies, and administrative staff.
- This process is considered a historic transformation for the institution and the department of Cauca.
- The Ministry of Labor will provide technical and institutional support and conduct semi-annual follow-ups.