Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2009, published 99th ILC session (2010)

Collective Bargaining Convention, 1981 (No. 154) - Colombia (Ratification: 2000)

The Committee notes the comments made by the Single Confederation of Workers (CUT), the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) and the Confederation of Workers of Colombia (CTC). The Committee notes in particular the indication by the CUT that, despite the existence of the National Commission for Dialogue on Wage and Labour Policies, recent legislative changes were not subject to consultations with the social partners in that Commission. The Committee requests the Government to provide its observations on this matter.

The Committee notes the comments made by the National Association of Telephone, Communication and Allied Technicians (ATELCA) and the Government’s reply. The Committee refers in this respect to its comments on the application of Convention No. 98.

The Committee notes with satisfaction the adoption of Decree No. 535 of 24 February 2009 on collective bargaining in the public sector. The Committee notes the comments made by the CUT, CGT and CTC in this respect. The Committee refers in this regard to its comments on the application of the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (No. 98).