Cleaning workers in Colombia form national union SINTRALIMCO

Monzane continued: “For years, these workers have been treated as disposable, with little recognition of their vital contribution to collective well-being. For us, their work is neither minor nor marginal — it is essential labor that sustains everyday life and the functioning of all economic and social activities.”

Marvin Largaespada, Regional Director of UNI Americas for Cleaning & Security, also spoke about the importance of the new union: “The formation of SINTRALIMCO is a concrete tool for organizing, collective defense, and the development of fairer working conditions for thousands of workers in the sector throughout the country.”

Largaespada added: “As the first industry union for the cleaning sector affiliated with UNI in Colombia, we welcome its creation and will support this process with strong commitment, because we believe in the power of union organizing as a path to achieving the respect, stability, and dignity that these essential workers deserve.”