The Panamanian Chamber of Construction (CAPAC) and a group of seven unions have signed a new three-year collective agreement. This agreement is based on the previous collective convention, respecting the acquired rights of workers, but incorporating adjustments related to the start of the relationship with the new union representation. The counterpart is led by Sinticoppy and also includes Untraics, Sitracona, Sintracoapa, Sitradeico, Uticap and Utracove. CAPAC emphasized that this agreement reaffirms its commitment to a responsible and constructive dialogue, focused on maintaining balanced labor conditions, business sustainability, and above all, the continuity of productive activity in the construction sector. The process began after the new list of demands was officially presented on December 31, once the previous collective convention had expired. This activated the legal mechanism to open negotiations with the new union counterpart. CAPAC confirmed that all dialogue took place through direct channels, with the mediation of the Ministry of Labor and Labor Development (Mitradel), as established by the Labor Code. According to an explanation from the Chamber in a press release, the negotiation was led by a commission composed of authorized representatives of construction companies, maintaining the scheme that the organization has historically used in these types of processes. CAPAC highlighted that this negotiation model has been key to respecting labor rights and sustaining formal employment, even in times of tension or sectoral slowdown. The new agreement will run from January 2, 2026, to January 2, 2029.
