This paper presents a review of the sugar cane cutters’ strike in the State of Valle del Cauca as a collective action that shows a labor conflict within the context of a generally accepted economic model. This investigative work was conducted on the basis of documentary sources and other previous studies. The cutters’ strike gives evidence of vindication of worker’s rights and class conflict. It also suggests alternatives to deal with exclusion and inequity. The paper also raises questions regarding the state model, the exercise of power, and the effects of the economic crisis in a neoliberal environment. Some of the main challenges faced by collective actions are ensuring their continuity, expanding public spaces, and building an active citizenship that drives changes in our society.