Colombia's Workers' Union (USO) announced the start of permanent mobilization days and "labor abnormality" beginning May 20 as part of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement with Ecopetrol. The union plans informational rallies, sit-ins, assemblies, and deliberate work slowdowns ("turtle plans") to pressure the state oil company on wages, job stability, and worker protections, while Ecopetrol reports declining profits and revenues.