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As every year, within the framework of Labor Day, the Council of the Order of Labor awarded this Decoration in its 2024 version, to outstanding personalities and institutions that have distinguished themselves for their contribution to the strengthening of labor relations and the promotion of decent employment in Peru. The highest distinction in labor matters was presented by President Dina Boluarte and Minister Daniel Maurate.
Among the new winners of this edition are the Federation of Civil Construction Workers of Peru (FTCCP) and the Peruvian Chamber of Construction (CAPECO), recognized in the rank of Grand Official for more than 20 years of social dialogue and collective bargaining by branch of activity.
Also included are the Romero Foundation, for its alliance with the MTPE for the training of thousands of young people, the archaeologist Walter Alva for his dedicated work with the Royal Tombs of the Lord of Sipán, Gloria Solórzano, co-founder of the National Network of Self-Employed Workers; and a posthumous recognition to Víctor R. Haya de la Torre, for his fight for labor rights.
In addition, the Council of the Order of Labor granted promotions in grade to: the president of the Judiciary, Javier Arévalo, from the rank of Grand Commander to that of Grand Cross; Dr. Gino Yangali, from the rank of Commander to Grand Officer; Dr. Víctor Ferro, from the rank of Commander to Grand Officer; and Mrs. Felicitas Bazán, from the rank of Grand Officer to Commander.
What is the Order of Labor Award?
Established in 1964, the Decoration of the Order of Labor is the highest recognition granted annually by the Peruvian State to workers, employers, academics, researchers, union leaders and other natural or legal persons, Peruvian or foreign, who have stood out for their commitment and contributions to the benefit of the labor environment and the development of labor relations in the country.
It is awarded for distinguished actions that demonstrate selflessness, austerity and selflessness for the benefit of workers and industrial relations. It also recognizes meritorious services aimed at the creation, refinement or dissemination of policies, standards, programmes and other initiatives relevant to the advancement of decent employment, job training, occupational safety and health, social dialogue and social security.
The Council of the Order of Labour, made up of representatives of the labour sector, employers, workers and other key actors, is in charge of evaluating citizen proposals and determining the recipients in the degrees of Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander and Officer.
The awardees are determined by the Council of the Order of Labor, a body made up of representatives of the MTPE, employers, workers, professional associations, the National Civil Service Authority (Servir) and experts in labor matters such as Jaime Zavala, former Minister of Labor and renowned professor of law at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP), Gustavo Yamada, former Vice Minister of Employment Promotion and renowned professor at the University of the Pacific (UP); Juan Minaya, representative of the workers of the private sector and deputy general secretary of the CGTP; and Viveca Amorós, representative of the employers, legal manager of CONFIEP and Olinda Graciela Rengifo García, representative of the National Council of Deans of the Professional Associations of Peru.
The Council also defines the degrees of decoration (Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander and Officer) in merit of the deeds and trajectory of each selected candidate. The distinction is conferred by the President of the Republic and the Minister of Labour in a public ceremony on 1 May of each year, Labour Day, although exceptionally it may be awarded on another date.
With almost 60 years of validity, this award celebrates and recognizes those who work to improve the working conditions and well-being of Peruvian workers. Citizens can learn more about the process on the institutional portal of the Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion https://www.gob.pe/institucion/mtpe/campa%C3%B1as/24392-condecoracion-de-la-orden-del-trabajo.
It should be noted that in all cases it is a third party who makes the nomination of the candidatures to receive this distinction (self-nominations are not allowed). Public and private institutions, trade unions, business associations and citizens in general may submit their candidacies for future recognition, accompanying the applicant's trajectory, the reasons justifying the decoration, their documented curriculum vitae and an affidavit. Applications are received until mid-April of each year.
