The main union at Colombia's state-owned oil company, Ecopetrol, launched a 24-hour strike after nearly a month of contract negotiations failed to produce meaningful progress. Workers are demanding substantial wage increases, shorter work schedules, and improved healthcare and education benefits. The union argues management has delayed negotiations, while the company says it remains committed to reaching an agreement. The dispute affects thousands of direct employees and contractors across Colombia's energy sector.
See "Union at Colombia's Ecopetrol launches 24-hour strike over labor talks", Nelson Bocanegra, Reuters, June 3, 2026