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An error occurred while searching, try again later.Colombian politicians reject president's call for labour reform referendum
President hoped to give voters chance to decide on 8-hour work days and double pay for holiday work
Colombian Interior Minister Armando Benedetti (second from left) argues with senators who voted against a labour reform referendum proposed by the government, in Bogota, Colombia, May 14, 2025
LEGISLATORS in Colombia have once again blocked President Gustavo Petro’s efforts to overhaul the country’s employment laws.
On Wednesday, the parliament rejected Mr Petro's call for a referendum on whether working days should be limited to eight hours and whether there should be double pay for working during holidays.
Mr Petro asked Congress earlier this month to approve the 12-question referendum to give voters a chance to decide on the changes that legislators themselves had already rejected twice.
