Labor Day: Petro Government Approved National Work Policy for 10 Years; These are the Keys
104 actions structure the roadmap for dignified employment, formalization, and social protection Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- CONPES 4189, the National Policy for Dignified and Decent Work, has been approved by the Colombian government.
- The policy outlines a ten-year roadmap (until 2035) with an investment of $1.82 trillion COP.
- It is structured around five strategies: job generation, reducing gaps, strengthening institutions, expanding social protection, and promoting union dialogue.
- A key pillar is the just energy and digital transition, focusing on sustainable sectors and integrating climate agenda with the labor market.
- 81.9% of funds ($1.47 trillion COP) will go to the Sena for training in green and future jobs.
- The policy includes a differential approach, prioritizing youth, women, informal workers, ethnic communities, and vulnerable populations.
- Specific programs target young people in high-unemployment cities, informal vendors, and domestic workers.
- Formal recognition of care work and initiatives for union strengthening and decent work seals are included.
- It aims to redesign unemployment protection for informal and popular economy workers.
- 12 national entities will collaborate on implementation and monitoring.