COThe Colombian trade union Alianza In Colombia, representing major digital delivery platforms, has strongly criticized President Gustavo Petro’s final decree, Decree 099, which regulates social security access for independent couriers. The decree, issued by the Ministry of Labor, introduces complex and costly rules that the union claims contradict congressional labor reforms and threaten thousands of jobs. Alianza In argues the measure undermines previous agreements between the government, Congress, platforms, and workers, creating disincentives for formal employment. They accuse the decree of forcing platforms to contribute to labor risks based on minimum wage, even when couriers earn less, and warn it could push workers into informality. The union calls on the incoming government led by Abelardo De La Espriella to repeal the decree immediately and implement regulations aligned with existing laws.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the criticism of the decree as a legitimate challenge to government overreach, emphasizing the negative impact on workers and the need for regulatory alignment with established laws. It highlights the opposition from a powerful industry group to a government policy, suggesting a '
