Workers’ Rights, Violence and Impunity in Colombia

By AFL-CIO

[Excerpt] In October 2007, the Colombian government issued a report on labor rights titled Colombia: A Progress Report—Strengthening the Rights, Benefits and Security of Unions. Unfortunately, that report does not provide an objective and accurate analysis of labor rights and labor relations in Colombia. It fails to include serious criticisms by the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the Organization of American States (OAS) and ignores the findings of such highly credible human rights organizations as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. This document attempts to complete the picture so policymakers have a better understanding of the reality workers face in Colombia.

Source:: Cornell University Labor Newsfeed