Observation (CEACR) - adoptée 2001, publiée 90ème session CIT (2002)

The Committee notes the first report sent by the Government along with the comments supplied by the Single Central Organization of Chilean Workers in February 2001 with reference to the Labour Code in force at that time.

The Committee also notes with satisfaction that, between the ratification of the Convention and the sending of the first report, the National Congress has amended the Labour Code to provide improved application of the Convention. Specifically, through the amendments made to the Labour Code, the scope of application of the right to organize has broadened, the number of persons required in order to establish trade unions has decreased, certain conditions for trade union leadership eligibility have been abolished and the power of the authorities to interfere in trade union organizations has been reduced.

In addition, the Committee is raising a number of matters in relation to the application of the Convention in a direct request.