Economic slowdown causes Colombia labor force backlash

Global Business

As Colombia sees a slowdown in its economy, there’s talk of mass layoffs in the works, which is fueling a backlash by the country’s labor unions.

Labor leaders in Colombia say multinational corporations are making profit off the country and its workers, then pulling out as soon as times get tough.

CCTV’s Michelle Begue reports from Bogota.

Economic slowdown causes Colombia labor force backlash

As Colombia sees a slowdown in its economy, there's talk of mass layoffs in the works, which is fueling a backlash by the country's labor unions.