{"id":239690,"date":"2026-07-19T16:42:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T16:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/ministry-of-labor-announces-massive-bill-filings-following-congress-installation-on-july-20-by-instructions-of-gustavo-petro\/"},"modified":"2026-07-19T16:42:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T16:42:22","slug":"ministry-of-labor-announces-massive-bill-filings-following-congress-installation-on-july-20-by-instructions-of-gustavo-petro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/ministry-of-labor-announces-massive-bill-filings-following-congress-installation-on-july-20-by-instructions-of-gustavo-petro\/","title":{"rendered":"Ministry of Labor Announces Massive Bill Filings Following Congress Installation on July 20: &#8220;By Instructions of Gustavo Petro&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3>Massive Bill Filing Ahead of New Congress<\/h3>\n<p>Just a day before the new Congress of the Republic is installed, the outgoing Minister of Labor, Antonio Sanguino, announced the submission of a significant legislative package aimed at continuing the labor reforms initiated by President Gustavo Petro. On July 20, a total of six initiatives will be filed, which Sanguino claims will transform Colombia&#8217;s labor landscape. <\/p>\n<h3>Key Initiatives in Focus<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most important bills is the <strong>Statute of Work and Living Wage<\/strong>. This proposal seeks to establish a legal framework for calculating the minimum wage, ensuring that it covers essential needs such as food, housing, healthcare, education, and transportation for workers and their families.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Ministry-of-Labor-Announces-Massive-Bill-Filings-Following-Congress-Installation.png\" alt=\"The Ministry of Labor will present a Statute of Labor and Living Wage to give the status of law to the calculation of the minimum wage in Colombia - credit X\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the ministry aims to reform the composition of <strong>disability rating boards<\/strong>. This change is intended to enhance the certification processes for disabled employees, ultimately improving their rights and benefits.<\/p>\n<h3>Strengthening Compliance and International Standards<\/h3>\n<p>Another proposed initiative focuses on updating the <strong>sanctioning system<\/strong> related to the Family Subsidy Superintendence. The goal here is to strengthen oversight and ensure compliance with existing subsidy regulations.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of international commitments, Minister Sanguino plans to file for the ratification of several International Labor Organization (ILO) conventions. Notably, these include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Maritime Labour Convention<\/strong> (MLC), which safeguards maritime workers\u2019 rights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Convention 187<\/strong>, which addresses workplace safety and health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Special attention will be given to the adoption of <strong>Convention 193<\/strong>, which aims to regulate decent work conditions for those employed in the rapidly growing digital platform sector.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Ministry-of-Labor-Announces-Massive-Bill-Filings-Following-Congress-Installation.jpg\" alt=\"The filing includes the ratification of ILO conventions such as the MLC and Convention 187 on maritime rights, safety and health at work - credit Mauricio Due\u00f1as Casta\u00f1eda\/EFE\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Formalizing Rural Employment<\/h3>\n<p>The legislative package also includes initiatives specifically aimed at the rural sector. A proposal concerning <strong>wages and agricultural contracts<\/strong> seeks to formalize rural employment, ensuring that rural workers enjoy decent working conditions\u2014aligning with the Government&#8217;s equity and rural development goals.<\/p>\n<h3>Commitment to Worker Rights<\/h3>\n<p>Minister Sanguino has emphasized President Petro\u2019s commitment to advancing these initiatives to enhance labor dignity until the end of his government term. The Labor Ministry aims to collaborate with the <strong>Alliance for Life<\/strong> and various labor sectors to ensure these proposals are effectively processed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784479340_625_Ministry-of-Labor-Announces-Massive-Bill-Filings-Following-Congress-Installation.png\" alt=\"Order of the Council of State revoking the suspension of the minimum wage decree for 2026 - credit Council of State\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Recent Developments on Minimum Wage<\/h3>\n<p>In a recent announcement, the Council of State reaffirmed the legality of the increase in the minimum wage for 2026, reinforcing the commitment to ensuring that the minimum wage is regarded as a <strong>vital and mobile wage<\/strong>, as per Article 53 of Colombia\u2019s National Constitution. Minister Sanguino stated explicitly that this increase will not be altered, providing reassurance to the working class about their upcoming wage adjustments.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Through these legislative efforts, the Ministry of Labor under Antonio Sanguino is poised to create a more equitable work environment in Colombia, reflecting the legacy that President Gustavo Petro aims to leave behind.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Massive Bill Filing Ahead of New Congress Just a day before the new Congress of the Republic is installed, the outgoing Minister of Labor, Antonio Sanguino, announced the submission of a significant legislative package aimed at continuing the labor reforms initiated by President Gustavo Petro. 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