With the fall in international energy prices, Colombian oil companies have resorted to drastic measures to maintain their profits. Since the beginning of the year they have massively laid off their workforce, with the support of the government. But oil workers and their combative union are fighting back, unwilling to bare the cost of the crisis, especially given the companies' lavish spending on executive salaries and perks. This week's edition of "Inside the Americas" tells their story. teleSUR
