Estudio OIT salario mínimo

Estudio OIT salario mínimo An ILO study indicates a potential minimum wage increase in Colombia, benefiting 3.7 million active workers and 1.3 million pensioners, and addressing the country’s high inequality. The study defines a living wage based on food, housing, education, health, and transport costs, estimating it at $3 million for an average family. Despite neoliberal arguments linking wage hikes to unemployment, this government’s previous increases saw wages rise above inflation.

• An ILO study suggests a 2025 minimum wage increase in Colombia could benefit 3.7 million workers and 1.3 million pensioners.
• The ILO defines a living wage as necessary for a dignified standard of life, aligning with Convention 131.
• Data from Colombia’s DANE National Household Survey, updated to 2025, was used in the study.
• The study aims to achieve social justice and reduce Colombia’s significant inequality, evidenced by its Gini coefficient.
• The cost of a basic basket for an average family of four was calculated at $3 million.
• The neoliberal argument that wage increases lead to unemployment is challenged, noting past wage growth exceeding inflation.
• Union organizations (CUT, CTC, CGT) are demanding a minimum wage increase of 11% or more for 2026.
• Discussions between the government, employers, and unions are scheduled to begin on December 1st, continuing until December 15th.
• If no agreement is reached, the government has until December 30th to approve the figure by decree.
• There is a call to adjust pensions by the minimum wage percentage, not just the IPC.