Ecopetrol and the Oil Workers Union (USO) Reach Final Agreement in Collective Bargaining Process

Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) announced a final six-year collective bargaining agreement with the Oil Workers Union (USO), effective January 1, 2026, plus 66 agreements with other unions.

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Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) announced a final six-year collective bargaining agreement with the Oil Workers Union (USO), effective January 1, 2026, plus 66 agreements with other unions. The deal includes improved working conditions, health and education benefits, and diversity and social investment measures aligned with efficiency and cost discipline.

Positive

• Six-year collective bargaining agreement with USO effective January 1, 2026
• 66 additional final agreements reached with other participating labor unions
• Agreements include improved working conditions and enhanced health and education benefits
• Labor measures align with reasonableness, efficiency, and cost discipline principles

Negative

• None.

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News Market Reaction – EC

In the Jun 15 session, EC declined 5.37%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock moved -5.4% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite the resolution...

Analysis

The stock moved -5.4% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite the resolution of labor negotiations would fit a pattern where some positive strategic steps, such as the wind-cluster acquisition, saw muted or adverse moves. In that case, the decline could reflect market focus on long-term cost commitments or sector-wide weakness rather than the agreement itself. Investors would likely watch future disclosures on labor-related expenses and productivity impacts.

Key Figures

Agreement date: June 13, 2026 Agreement term: 6 years Effective date: January 1, 2026 +5 more

Agreement date

June 13, 2026

Date final agreement with USO reached

Agreement term

6 years

Duration of new collective bargaining agreement starting 2026

Effective date

January 1, 2026

Start date for new collective bargaining agreement

Other union agreements

66 agreements

Final agreements with additional participating labor unions

Negotiation sessions

more than 990

Number of sessions held in bargaining process

Employees

more than 19,000

Ecopetrol headcount mentioned in release

Hydrocarbon production share

more than 60%

Share of Colombia’s hydrocarbon production

ISA ownership

51.4%

Equity stake in ISA’s shares

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 28

5 events

1. May 28

   CEO leave timing

   24h Move

   -1.0%

   Board adjusted timing of CEO unpaid leave and confirmed acting CEO.

2. May 26

   M&A tender offer

   24h Move

   +7.3%

   Launched premium tender offer for Brava Energia to gain control stake.

3. May 20

   Renewables acquisition

   24h Move

   -0.6%

   Acquired 49% of JK1 and JK2 wind projects to support energy transition.

4. May 15

   Quarterly report

   24h Move

   +5.5%

   Published detailed Q1 2026 report on financial and operational performance.

5. May 12

   Board resignation

   24h Move

   -1.6%

   Non-independent board member resigned; board retained required quorum.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

collective bargaining agreement, forward-looking statements

2 terms

collective bargaining agreement financial

"it reached a final agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement with the Oil Workers Union"

A collective bargaining agreement is a written contract negotiated between a group of employees (usually represented by a union) and their employer that sets wages, benefits, work rules and procedures for a fixed period. It matters to investors because it locks in labor costs, schedules changes and dispute-resolution rules—similar to a long-term service contract—so it affects a company’s expenses, operational stability and risk of strikes.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

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BOGOTA D.C., Colombia, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC, the "Company") announces that, on June 13, 2026, as part of the collective bargaining process, it reached a final agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement with the Oil Workers Union (Unión Sindical Obrera – USO), the majority union and holder of the collective bargaining agreement. The new agreement has a term of six years, effective as of January 1, 2026.

In addition, in accordance with applicable law, the Company has entered into 66 final agreements with other participating labor unions.

This outcome reflects the discussions held during the direct negotiation stage and its extension, which took place over the course of more than 990 sessions in an environment grounded in dialogue, mutual respect, active listening, and collaborative engagement.

The agreements reached include improvements in working conditions, as well as enhanced benefits in health and education, the strengthening of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and social investment, among other aspects. These measures are intended to contribute to the well-being of employees and their families, strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, and align with the Company's principles of reasonableness, efficiency, and cost discipline.

In the coming days, the Company expects to carry out the necessary procedures for the formalization and filing of the agreement with the Ministry of Labor. Subsequently, the Company and the USO negotiating teams intend to conduct joint nationwide sessions to communicate and explain the agreements reached. There can be no assurance as to the timing of such procedures or sessions.

The Company acknowledges and appreciates the work and commitment of all employees and union representatives who contributed their expertise and efforts to the successful completion of this process.

Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 19,000 employees. In Colombia, it is responsible for more than 60% of the hydrocarbon production of most transportation, logistics, and hydrocarbon refining systems, and it holds leading positions in the petrochemicals and gas distribution segments. With the acquisition of 51.4% of ISA's shares, the company participates in energy transmission, the management of real-time systems (XM), and the Barranquilla–Cartagena coastal highway concession. At the international level, Ecopetrol has a stake in strategic basins in the American continent, with drilling and exploration operations in the United States (Permian basin and the Gulf of Mexico), Brazil, and Mexico, and, through ISA and its subsidiaries, Ecopetrol holds leading positions in the power transmission business in Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia, road concessions in Chile, and the telecommunications sector.

This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements, whether made in this release or in future filings or press releases, or orally, address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, including in respect of the Company's prospects for growth and its ongoing access to capital to fund the Company's business plan, among others. Consequently, changes in the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements: market prices of oil & gas, our exploration, and production activities, market conditions, applicable regulations, the exchange rate, the Company's competitiveness and the performance of Colombia's economy and industry, to mention a few. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. 

For more information, please contact:

Investor Relations Office
Email: investors@ecopetrol.com.co 

Head of Corporate Communications (Colombia)
Marcela Ulloa
Email: marcela.ulloa@ecopetrol.com.co 

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SOURCE Ecopetrol S.A.

FAQ

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What did Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) announce on June 15, 2026 about its union agreement?

Ecopetrol announced a final six-year collective bargaining agreement with the Oil Workers Union (USO), effective January 1, 2026. According to Ecopetrol, it also signed 66 final agreements with other labor unions, covering working conditions, benefits, diversity initiatives, and social investment measures.

What is the duration and start date of Ecopetrol's new collective bargaining agreement with USO?

The new Ecopetrol–USO collective bargaining agreement has a six-year term starting January 1, 2026. According to Ecopetrol, this long-term agreement follows more than 990 negotiation sessions and is intended to support employee well-being while aligning with efficiency and cost discipline principles.

What benefits are included in Ecopetrol's 2026 collective agreement with the Oil Workers Union (USO)?

The 2026 Ecopetrol–USO agreement includes improvements in working conditions and enhanced health and education benefits. According to Ecopetrol, it also strengthens diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and social investment, aiming to support employees, their families, and relationships with key stakeholders across its operations.

How many labor unions did Ecopetrol reach agreements with in the 2026 bargaining process?

Ecopetrol reached a final agreement with majority union USO and signed 66 final agreements with other participating labor unions. According to Ecopetrol, these agreements were concluded after more than 990 negotiation sessions conducted with dialogue, mutual respect, active listening, and collaborative engagement.

What are the next steps after Ecopetrol's 2026 collective bargaining agreement with USO?

After the agreement, Ecopetrol expects to complete formalization and filing procedures with the Ministry of Labor. According to Ecopetrol, it then intends to hold joint nationwide sessions with USO to communicate and explain the agreements, while noting the timing cannot be assured.

How does Ecopetrol describe the goals of its 2026 labor agreements with USO and other unions?

Ecopetrol says the agreements aim to contribute to employee and family well-being and strengthen stakeholder relationships. According to Ecopetrol, the measures are designed to be consistent with its principles of reasonableness, efficiency, and cost discipline across its integrated energy operations in Colombia and abroad.