In the presence of the President of the Republic of Colombia, Iván Duque, the Minister of Labor, Ángel Custodio Cabrera, the ILO representative in Colombia, Ítalo Cardona and the President of ACOSET, Miguel Pérez García, the Decent Work Pact for Temporary Service Companies was signed.

The President of the Nation, Iván Duque said “with the pact signed today, it is clear that the temporary service is associated with all the guarantees that a formal employment must have in our country. That is why we support this form of linkage and we understand the role it plays in Colombian society, as it is a sector that is becoming increasingly important regionally and in strategic industries such as hydrocarbons, construction, manufacturing and specialized technological services, among others”.

For his part, Miguel Pérez García, President of ACOSET said: “we are proud of this recognition by the national government for the work, benefits and social contributions that temporary service companies make in all economic activities of the country. We celebrate this pact that endorses the fight we have been fighting for years to comply with all legal regulations, formality and respect for the labor rights of temporary workers”.

With the pact, the temporary service companies will be articulated with public entities to provide technical support on issues of major interest such as the Social Protection Floor, economic incentives for job creation and in particular employment for young people without having to prove experience.

The sector has become the solution for hiring and obtaining human resources for specific activities such as harvest seasons, replacements and leaves of absence, among others.

These companies generate approximately 1,200,000 labor contracts per year and the regions with the highest demand for temporary workers are Bogotá, Antioquia, Atlántico and Valle del Cauca, followed by Cundinamarca, Bolívar and Santander.

Among the commitments of the Pact, the following stand out:
– Promote productive recovery focused on investment, employment, security and social protection in relation to the SDGs, decent work and economic growth.
– Encourage its affiliates to join the Decent Work Pact.
– Contribute to the implementation of the “Pact for entrepreneurship, formalization and productivity: a dynamic, inclusive and sustainable economy that enhances all our talents”.
– Comply with the commitments made by Colombia in relation to the ratification of ILO conventions on the protection of collective rights.
The Decent Work Pact for Temporary Service Companies in Colombia constitutes a historic milestone for the development of the industry in the coffee-growing country.