Interim Report - Report No 202, June 1980

Case No 823 (Chile) - Complaint date: 12-AUG-75 - Closed

1. 289. The last time the Committee examined this case was at its November 1979 Session, when it submitted an interim report to the Governing Body.
2. 290. Shortly before and since this last examination of this case, the Committee received new communications from the following complainant organisations: the Latin American Central of Workers (CLAN) (15 October 1979), the Trade Unions International of Agricultural, Forestry and Plantation Workers (UISTAFP) (6 November 1979 and 16 April 1960), the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) (13 December 1979, 11 and 14 April 1980), the Trade Unions International of Textile, Clothing, Leather and Fur Workers (13 December 1975 and 14 February 1980), the Permanent Congress of Trade Union. Unity of Latin American Workers (CPUSTAL) (14 December 1979 and 17 April 1980), the Miners' Trade Unions -international (WFTU) (17 December 1979), the International Federation of Teachers' Unions (IFTU) (17 December 1979), the Trade Unions International of Transport Workers (UIST) (20 December 1979), the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) (20 December 1979, 7 and 17 January, 14 and 18 March, 15, 22 and 23 April and 9 and 21 May 1980), the Trade Unions International of Public and Allied Employees (25 April 1980), World Confederation of Labour (7 and 9 May 1980). The Government sent its observations in communications dated 20 February, 22 April, and 16, 19 and 26 May 1980.
3. 291. Chile has ratified neither the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87) nor the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (no. 98).

A. New legislation on trade union organisations and collective bargaining

1. 292. On 29 June 1979 the Government published several legislative decrees concerning trade union rights and the right to collective bargaining, in particular Legislative Decrees Nos. 2756 and 2758 of which the Committee took note at its November 1979 Session. At that time, the Committee made comments on these texts, particularly on the following points: formation of trade unions, acquisition of legal personality, trade union by-laws, conditions of eligibility of leaders, supervision of trade union funds, prohibition of intervention in partisan political activities, setting up of federations and Confederations, trade union rights of public officials, field of application and level of collective bargaining, and the right to strike.
2. 293. In these circumstances, the Governing Body, on the Committee's recommendation, decided:
   • (i) to note with satisfaction the abrogation of Legislative decree No. 198 which had been adopted in. December 1973 and which imposed serious restrictions on trade union activities;
   • (ii) to note that the promulgation of the legislative decrees on trade union organisations and collective bargaining constituted an important first step in the application of the recommendations of the Fact-Finding and Conciliation Commission;
   • (iii) to draw the Government's attention to the principles and considerations expressed by the Committee in relation to certain provisions of this legislation which are incompatible with the principles of freedom of association and collective bargaining with a view to introducing the necessary amendments;
   • (iv) to express the hope that the legislation will be thus applied in a spirit conforming to the principles of freedom of association and with respect for civil rights, the importance of which had been stressed by the Fact-Finding and Conciliation Commission;
   • (v) to request the Government to forward information on the implementation of the recommendations mentioned in subparagraph (iii) above and to continue to supply information on the practical application of the legislative decrees.
3. 294. It its communication dated 20 February 1980, the Government states that certain technical amendments have been made to the legislation on trade union organisations and collective bargaining by Legislative Decree No. 2950, published in the Official Journal on 21 November 1979. The amendments to Legislative Decree No. 2758 concerning collective bargaining include the introduction of details on matters to be governed by collective agreements, the grant of the right to negotiate to trade union management, the elimination of the necessity of having legal personality to administer welfare schemes. In addition, for one year after the entry into force of the Legislative Decree, all previously existing trade unions are entitled to bargain collectively even if the number of their members or the percentage of workers they represent in the undertaking is less than that required by the law. The determination of the minimum percentage of workers necessary for collective bargaining is also amended. This percentage is now fixed in relation to the total number of workers who are the subject of the negotiations, and no longer with regard to the total number of wage earners in the undertaking.
4. 295. In both its communications of 20 February and 22 April 1980, the Government supplies various statistical information concerning concluded collective agreements, strikes that have been called and trade union organisations that have been set up. In the light of this information, it therefore appears that between. 16 August 1979 and 31 March 1980, workers have presented 1,931 draft collective agreements and 1,753 new agreements have been signed. From 1 October 1979 to 31 March 1980, 54 strikes concerning more than 20,000 workers and of an average length of 17.6 days have been recorded. The only recourse to compulsory arbitration occurred at the National Electricity undertaking. During the last 9 months, more than 400 trade unions, and one Confederation covering 18 trade unions and 2 federations, have been set up.
5. 296. In its communication of 19 May 1980, the Government states that Legislative Decree No. 3355 introducing some amendments to the labour legislation was adopted on 1 May 1980. It mainly deals with technical changes to the Act on trade union organisations. In particular the Government mentions in this regard the provisions on special contributions which can be collected under the check-off system, the facilities granted to trade union leaders, the extension of trade union rights in agriculture, staff delegates, collective bargaining and employer organisations.
6. 297. The Government also states that regarding the setting up and supervision of trade unions, measures have been adopted with a view to limiting the role previously given to administrative bodies of the State. In fact, from now on there is a possibility of appeal before the courts as regards faults in the establishment of trade unions as found by the Labour Inspectorate. Moreover, the powers of the Labour Direction with regard to supervision have been limited. The Labour Direction no longer has the possibility to freeze current accounts, and in the case of irregularities constituting crimes, it must bring a complaint before the courts.
7. 298. The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government regarding the application of the new legislation as well as the amendments made to the Legislative Decrees promulgated in June 1979. In particular, it notes with interest that certain amendments introduce the possibility of judicial appeal against administrative decisions, as regards the establishment of trade unions. However, the Committee must note with regret that most of the provisions concerning the points recalled in paragraph 292 above regarding which it made comments when it examined the legislation, have not yet been amended. It expresses the firm hope that the necessary amendments will be introduced in the near future in light of the principles of freedom of association and the recommendations made by the Committee. Moreover, the Committee would like to ask the Government to keep it informed of any development in the matter.

B. Dismissal of a trade union leader

1. 299. At its previous sessions, the Committee examined the allegations concerning the dismissal on 8 March 1979 of Daniel Lillo, President of the National Association of Customs Employees of Valparaiso. This measure was taken by the Regional Governor (intendente) of the Valparaiso region in accordance with Legislative Decree No. 349 of 1974. This legislative decree empowers intendentes and governors to demand the resignation of members of the executive Committees of certain types of associations, in particular of workers' organisations in the public sector, on the ground of serious impediments to the functioning of that organisation, and to appoint replacements. If the person concerned does not resign within the stated time limit, the intendente or governor issues a decree removing the person concerned from his position as a leader of the organisation. In the present case, the Government claims that Mr. Lillo had given to the press a false account of a meeting which he had not attended. The Government stated later that Mr. Lillo had been temporarily suspended from his employment.
2. 300. At its November 1979 Session the Governing Body, on the Committee's recommendation, had drawn the Government's attention to certain principles concerning the importance of protection against acts of anti-union discrimination and had asked it to indicate whether Legislative Decree No. 349 had been repealed as far as workers' organisations in the public sector were concerned.
3. 301. In its communication of 16 May 1980, the Government states that various government bodies are presently studying the reform of the law on public officers. The new legislation which will establish a definitive system of association of state employees will replace the interim standards contained in Legislative Decree No. 349. The Government adds that its philosophy is against interference by the authorities in the associations, and aims at reaffirming their liberty and autonomy.
4. 302. It appears from the information supplied by the Government that Legislative Decree No. 349, in pursuance of which Daniel Lillo was removed from office, is still in force. Consequently, the Committee must recall that the provisions of this Legislative Decree allowing removal of leaders from associations of public sector workers by administrative authorities are not in conformity with the principles of freedom of association. It must urge that these provisions be repealed. In addition, the Committee hopes that the legislation concerning organisations of workers in the public sector which is presently under study will repeal the provisions in, question, and, morn generally, that it will accord trade union rights to public officers.

C. Dissolution of trade union organisations

• (a) Organisations dissolved in October 1978
  303. 303 Allegations have also been put forward concerning the dissolution by the Government of seven trade union organisations in October 1978. According to the Government, the conduct of the organisations thus dissolved showed that their methods of action and objectives coincided with the principles and aims of Marxist doctrine. The organisations in question lodged a Constitutional appeal for protection before the Santiago Court of Appeal, which dismissed them in the first instance. This decision was confirmed for procedural reasons by a decision of the Supreme Court concerning four of these organisations. The cases concerning the three other organisations were still under way. At its November 1979 Session, the Governing Body, on the Committee's recommendation, asked the Government to furnish information on the results of the appeals which were still under way.
  304. 304 In its communication of 22 April 1980, the Government states that the Santiago Court of Appeal has rejected the appeal brought by the United Federation of Peasants and Workers. This decision has been confirmed, for procedural reasons, by the Supreme Court. The Government adds that those entitled to the assets of this organisation have not yet been named. Nevertheless, these assets are, for the moment, under the protection of the State, in the person of the Minister of Public Property. According to the Government, the persons who were members of this organisation have full freedom to set up organisations of their own choosing. Lastly, the Government states that the appeal of the National Union of Textile and Clothing Workers is still pending.
  305. 305 The Committee notes that the Supreme Court has rejected, for procedural reasons, the appeal brought by the United Federation of Peasants and Workers. In these circumstances, the Committee can only point out that the procedure followed in the present case for the dissolution of the seven organisations in question is not in conformity with the principle according to which workers' organisations must not be dissolved by administrative authority. The Committee also points out in this regard, as it did in its previous report on this case,& that the new trade union legislation (Legislative Decree No. 2756, section 54) provides that dissolution of trade unions shall take place by judicial order. Regarding the assets and funds of the dissolved organisations, the Committee considers that they must eventually be distributed between the members of the organisations or transferred to the organisations which succeed them.
• (b) New allegations
  306. 306 In a document of the external Committee of the Sole Central of Chilean Workers, annexed to the communications of the WFTU and the ICFTU dated 11 and 23 April 1980, it is mentioned that the Supreme Court has dissolved the trade union of the Santiago Union. Club on the grounds that a trade union cannot exist in an institution which does not exist for profit-making purposes. The Government has not yet supplied its observations on this allegation.

D. Dismissal of trade unionists

1. 307. In its communication of 17 January 1980, the ICFTU refers to violations of trace union rights said to have been committed by the Chilean authorities against four workers of the Copper Company of Chile (CODELCO), a division of El Teniente. The ICFTU appended to its letter a communication from the National Group for Defence of Trade Union Rights.
2. 308. It is stated in this communication that four workers of the CODELCO undertaking, a division of El Teniente, were elected members of the Financial Control Commission of the industrial union of Rancagua. This election took place following a vote of censure against the former commission which was guilty, along with the present trade union leadership, of embezzlement of trade union funds.
3. 309. The communication states that the new commission has successfully carried out a detailed study which has permitted the discovery of illegal manoeuvres by the trade union leadership with the agreement, the collusion or the indifference of state bodies.;
4. 310. The communication also states that the present trade union leadership has obstructed the activities of the Financial Control Commission although the former has the sole responsibility for the illegal and unconstitutional management of these funds. The complicity of state officials is explained, according to the communication, by political reasons. It is added that the trade union leaders who are responsible for this situation are in favour of the Government, which protects them. In spite of pressure and threats the members of the Control Commission continued their investigations.
5. 311. This provoked reactions from the Government and from the public undertaking CODELCO, which on 2 October 1979 dismissed the four members of the Commission. The undertaking based these measures on section 10 of Act No. 16455, which concerns dismissals for reasons connected with the functioning of the undertaking, the establishment or the service. The directorate of the undertaking replied to requests for explanations that there had been "orders from above". It is stated in the communication that in this manner, the Government of Chile, acting both as public authority and as employer, intervened to the prejudice of members of the union, and interfered in purely trade union questions.
6. 312. The documentation sent by the WFTU and the ICFTU on 11 and 23 April 1960 also mentions measures of dismissal taken against leaders of various trade union organisations: the Industrial Trade Union of Copper Mines in Chuquicamata, the Post and Telegraph Association of Concepción and the Textile Workers' Union "Andina". Moreover, 52 workers of the CTI undertaking are said to have been dismissed as a reprisal following a 17-day legal strike held in December 1979.
7. 313. In its communication of 22 April 1980, the Government refers to the dismissal of workers who were said to be elected members of the Financial Control commission of the industrial union of Rancagua (CODELCO), a division of El Teniente. The Government explains that these persons put forward their nomination to this commission during a meeting of the union held on 20 March 1979. However, in the minutes of the meeting there is no trace of their election. Nevertheless they assumed these functions in actual fact, and requested from the works management control of the accounts of the union. In the end, after a complaint against the union, the works management had to put the case before the competent criminal judge. In addition, the workers concerned have brought the question of dismissal before the tribunals, which have not yet handed down their judgement.
8. 314. Generally, the Committee considers it desirable to recall at the present time, due to the large number of allegations concerning the dismissal of trade unionists, the importance which it attaches to effective protection against acts of anti-union discrimination. It notes that the dismissals which took place at CODELCO, a division of El Teniente, are subject to judicial proceedings, and it would accordingly like to be kept informed of the outcome. The Committee would also like to have the Government's observations on the new allegations of dismissals mentioned above.

E. Civil liberties connected with the exercise of trade union rights

1. 315. It various stages in the examination of the case, the Committee has examined allegations concerning the detention and disappearance of trade unionists or former trade unionists in a report examined by the Committee in November 1978, the Government gave information concerning 24 out of 67 persons mentioned in the list drawn up by the Committee in its 177th Report. In March 1979, the Government pointed out that the Santiago Court of Appeal had delegated one of its judges to discharge the special mission of considering the cases of those persons presumed to have disappeared while on trial before one of the tribunals of the Santiago Court of Appeal district. These cases concerned 36 of the persons mentioned in the complaints.
2. 316. In a communication of October 1979, the ICFTU stated that 18 corpses bearing signs of torture had been discovered near the Yumbel cemetery. According to statements of the inhabitants of this area, the bodies had been buried at the end of October 1975. A large deployment of military forces and police had been seen at the time in the area. The ICFTU stated that two of the bodies had been identified as trade union leaders from the paper industry at Laja.
3. 317. At its November 1979 Session, the Governing Body, on the Committee's recommendation, asked the Government to continue to supply information on the outcome of the proceedings under way and, in general, on the persons mentioned in the list drawn up by the Committee in its 177th Report, and to provide its observations on the ICFTU's new allegations.
4. 318. In various communications several complainant organisations refer to repression against seven leaders of trade union federations whose indictment the Government had requested through the ministry of the Interior. These leaders had, in the names of their organisations, stated in writing that the competent authorities should return to their relatives the bodies of the persons found at Lomquén.
5. 319. In its communication of 6 November 1979 the Trade Unions International of Agricultural, Forestry and Plantation workers gives details of this affair. It explains that the bodies of 15 peasants who were members of the Confederation "Ranquil" had been found last year in an abandoned lime-kiln, at Lomquén, close to Santiago. According to the complainant organisation, the eight policemen guilty of these murders had benefited from the amnesty law and are at liberty. It adds that the bodies have been buried in a common grave instead of being returned to their relatives. The seven trade union leaders had then addressed a letter to the Minister of the Interior concerning this case. The complainant organisation states that the Ministry of the Interior's request for indictment of these persons was rejected by the investigating judge. The UISTAFP adds that on 15 September 1979 the police arrested 35 persons accused of disturbing public order, following a mass celebrated in the Santiago cathedral in memory of the 15 assassinated peasants.
6. 320. The Trade Unions International of Textile, Clothing, Leather and Fur Workers alleges in its letter of 14 February 1980 that one of the seven arrested leaders, Fernando Bobadilla, President of the National Federation of Textile and Clothing Workers, was sentenced on 25 January 1980 to 541 days' imprisonment.
7. 321. In its communication of 7 January 1980, the ICFTU mentions the arrest of Victor Muñoz, a leader of the trade union "Textile Sumar". This person is said to have been accused of "extra-union activities" contrary to the law.
8. 322. In its communications of 14 and 18 March 1980, the ICFTU states that it has also been informed that the celebration of Women's International Day organised on 8 March 1980 by the National Trade Union Co-ordination was violently put down by the authorities. According to the complainant organisation, the police made more than 140 arrests in Santiago and Valparaiso. Those arrested are said to be kept in secret not in the usual places of detention or have been placed under house arrest in areas known to be the least comfortable. The ICFTU supplies a list of 12 persons so dealt with by a decision of the Minister of the Interior made under Legislative Decree No. 3518.
9. 323. The allegations made by the external Committee of the Sole Central of Chilean Workers in the document sent by the WFTU and the ICFTU also mentions the arrest of three workers of the Good Year company in Santiago during a peaceful demonstration organised when a dispute was going on in the undertaking.
10. 324. Numerous communications from complainant organisations concern the arrest of trade union leaders accused of organising demonstrations for May Day. The complainants give the following names: Humberto Vergara, Herman Navarro, Alfonso Hernandez, Carlos Ulloa, Carlos Morales (leader of the United Federation of Peasants and Workers) and Juan Jara (president of the Taxi Trade union).
11. 325. In this regard, the ICFTU explains in its letter of 23 April 1980 that only government-organised celebrations for May Day had been authorised. The WCL alleges that police intervention during a demonstration organised by the Workers' Unitary Front on May Day caused four serious fire-arm woundings and the arrest of 57 workers. In addition, the ICFTU alleges that 37 workers were sentenced on 6 May last for having provoked disorder and for having incited violence by distributing pamphlets and by organising a demonstration on May Day in the north of the country. Lastly, the ICFTU in its communication of 21 May 1980 refers to the arrest of Adolfo Poblete Calderón in the Talca region.
12. 326. In its reply of 22 April 1980, the Government states that regarding the seven trade union leaders arrested following their inquiries regarding the discovery of the bodies at Lomquén, the Minister of the interior transmitted the case to the Santiago Court of Appeal so that it should decide whether those concerned had, in fact, committed a crime under the law. The Tribunal considered that there were sufficient reasons as regards two of them, Fernando Bobadilla and Alomiro Guzmán. The others were set free. On 24 January 1980, the Public Prosecutor requested a prison sentence for the two men concerned for having acted as agents of other persons without possessing the legal personality to do so. The Government points out that the reasons behind the legal proceedings are not linked to trade union activities.
13. 327. Regarding Victor Manuel Muñoz Espinoza, who was mentioned in an ICFTU communication, the Government states that he was arrested on 17 December 1979 for having distributed subversive pamphlets in a public place and for having in his possession a false identity card. The investigating magistrate of the Court of Santiago considered that there were grounds to convict, and ordered his imprisonment. The defence lawyer did not request provisional release. Recently, the Public Prosecutor again requested a prison sentence. Regarding the ICFTU allegation, the Government states that Victor Manuel Muñoz is not amongst the leaders of the 11 trade unions at the Sumar S.A. undertaking.
14. 328. Regarding the disturbances which took place during the celebrations for Women's international Day, the Government explains that about 40 persons demonstrated in a non-authorised public place and provoked disturbances, defying the police who were controlling the traffic and causing violations of public and private property. A total of 18 men and 8 women were arrested, 10 of whom were students, 7 workers, 6 mothers of families and 3 of no known occupation. All the women were set free after 30 minutes as were 10 other persons. Eight persons were placed under house arrest in the environs of Valparaiso with freedom of movement within the city.
15. 329. As for the events which took place on May Day, the Government points out that Carlos Morales, Alfonso Hernandez and Herman Navarro were arrested for having provoked disorder in a public place paralysing vehicular traffic. They were set free the same day. One of the persons mentioned by the complainants, namely Juan Jara, was brought before the Santiago court on charges of defamation and libel. He has been free on bail since 17 April, and, if he is convicted, he may be granted a conditional suspension of his sentence.
16. 330. As regards Adolfo Poblete Calderón, the Government states that this person was arrested on 14 May 1980 and was immediately brought before the Talca courts. He is accused of having infringed the provisions of the Act on internal security of the State. He has not been held in secret and he has chosen a defence lawyer.

F. F. The Committee's conclusions

1. 331. The Committee notes with concern that, since it last examined this case in November 1979, it has received numerous complaints regarding the arrest of trade union leaders and militants. In its reply, the Government supplies information on seven of the leaders listed by the complainants, whose arrests, the Government claims, were not linked to trade union activities. It appears from the information that four of them were brought before the courts, and that the three others, who were arrested on May Day, were released that same day.
2. 332. In this connection, the Committee wishes to recall that in numerous cases where the complainants allege that workers or trade union leaders have been arrested because of their trade union activities, and where the government's replies simply deny the allegations or claim that the arrests were made for subversive activities, for reasons of internal security or for crimes under ordinary law, the Committee has always followed the rule that the governments concerned should be requested to submit further information as precise as possible concerning the arrests, particularly in connection with the legal or judicial proceedings instituted as a result thereof and the result of such proceedings in order to be able to make a proper examination of the allegation. The Committee accordingly would like to receive detailed information on the results of the judicial proceedings undertaken against these four persons.
3. 333. The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government on the demonstrations organised on Women's International Day. In particular, it notes that the persons arrested were released but that eight of them have been placed under house arrest. It appears that these measures were taken by the administrative authorities. In this connection, the Committee wishes to recall the importance which it attaches to the right of all accused persons to enjoy the benefits of normal judicial procedures in these circumstances, the Committee considers that the persons arrested during a demonstration organised by a trade union, such as the one which is the subject of the allegations, should be released or, if they are accused of crimes, be judged by independent and impartial courts.
4. 334. As regards the arrests which took place on May Day, the Committee wishes to point out as it has done on several occasions and particularly in connection with this case that the right to organise public meetings and processions on May Day constitutes an important aspect of trade union rights, provided the legal provisions on public order are observed.
5. 335. Lastly, the Committee notes that the Government has not yet sent its observations of the allegations concerning the discovery of the bodies of two trade union leaders near Yumbel, the arrests which took place during a demonstration by the workers of the Good Year company, as well as on the incidents which took place on May Day and the sentencing of workers in the north of the country. The Committee finally notes that the Government has not supplied new information since May 1979 concerning the inquiries undertaken as regards the disappearances of trade unionists or former trade unionists.

The Committee's recommendations

1. 336. In these circumstances, the Committee recommends the Governing Body:
   • (a) as regards the new trade union legislation,
   • (i) to note the information supplied by the Government regarding the application of the new legislation as well as the amendments made to the Legislative Decrees promulgated in June 1979;
   • (ii) to note, in particular, with interest that certain amendments introduce the possibility of judicial appeal against administrative decisions, as regards the establishment of trade unions;
   • (iii) to note with regret that most of the provisions which gave rise to comments by the Committee have not yet been amended;
   • (iv) to express the firm hope that the necessary amendments will be introduced in the near future in light of the Principles of freedom of association and the recommendations made by the Committee in its 197th Report;
   • (v) to ask the Government to keep the Committee informed of any development in the matter;
   • (b) regarding the removal from office of Mr. Daniel Lillo,
   • (i) to point out that the provisions of Legislative Decree No. 349 are not in conformity with the principles of freedom of association and to urge that these provisions be repealed;
   • (ii) to express the firm hope that the legislation relating to organisations of workers in the public sector which is presently under study will accord trade union rights to this category of worker;
   • (c) as regards the dissolution of trade union organisations,
   • (i) to point out that the procedure followed for the dissolution of seven organisations in October 1978 is not in conformity with the principle according to which workers' organisations must not be dissolved by administrative authority and to draw the attention of the Government to the principle expressed in paragraph 305 above concerning the devolution of the assets of the dissolved organisations;
   • (ii) to ask the Government to supply its observations on the dissolution of the trade union of the Santiago Union Club;
   • (d) as regards the dismissal of trade unionists, to ask the Government to supply information on the results of the judicial proceedings brought by the dismissed workers of CODELCO, a division of El Teniente, as well as on the new allegations listed in paragraph 312 above;
   • (e) regarding the allegations concerning civil liberties,
   • (i) to express its concern over the number of allegations relating to the arrest of trade union leaders and militants;
   • (ii) to ask the Government to supply its observations on the allegations mentioned in paragraphs 323 to 325 above, and, in particular, on any current judicial proceedings, especially concerning the cases of Mr. Fernando Bobadilla, Alomiro Guzmán, Victor Muñoz and Juan Jara;
   • (iii) also to ask the Government to supply its observations on the allegations made by the ICFTU in. October 1979 (see paragraph 316 above) and information on the persons who the complainants allege to have disappeared or be detained and whose names appear in the Annex;
   • (iv) to draw the attention of the Government to the considerations set out in paragraphs 333 and 334 above concerning the arrests made during demonstrations organised on women's International Day and May Day;
   • (f) to take note of this interim report.

Z. ANNEX

• Persons in respect of whom the Government had been requested for additional information
• Araya Zuleta, Bernardo A former CDT official.
• Atencio Cortes, Vicente A workers' leader.
• Baeza Cruces; José A former member of the CUT National Executive Council for Youth.
• Barría A. Pedro, Abel Leader of the CUT National Executive Council for Youth, Valdivia.
• Berrios Cataldo, Lincoyán An official of the National Association of Municipal Employees.
• Cánceres González, Jorge A trade union official.
• Castillo Tapia, Gabriel A former official of the Nitrate Workers' Union.
• Cepeda Marinkovic, Horacio A trade union official.
• Cerda Cuevas, Cesar A former peasants' leader.
• Contreras Maluje, Carlos A member of the Single National Union of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Laboratory workers.
• Contreras Rojas, Héctor Former President of the Radio Portales Supervisors' Union.
• Corvalán Valencia, José A former union president, municipality of Santiago.
• Cortez Alruiz, Juan A trade union official, National Health Service, San Juan de Dios Hospital.
• Cruz Días, Lisandro A trade union official.
• Diaz López, Victor A former CUT official.
• Diaz Silva, Lenin A trade union official at the "La Exótica" Mines.
• Donaire Cortes, Uldarico A former official of the Horizonte Printing Works Union.
• Donato Avendado, Jaime A national electricity workers' leader.
• Fuentes Rodríguez, Humberto An official of the Building Workers' Federation.
• Fuica, Vega, Mario A former leader of the municipal workers of Renca.
• Galvez Rivadeneira, Guillermo Secretary of the Book Trade Workers' Union, Quimantu.
• Gianelli Company, Juan A SUTE national leader.
• Lara Rojas, Fernando A national textile workers' leader.
• Lazo Santander, Luis A former official of the Electricity Company Employees' Federation.
• León Muñoz, Gabriel An official of the Talcahuano Newsvendors' Union.
• López, Patricio Supervisor of the Textile Workers' Federation at Toméard Santiago.
• López Suárez, Nicolás A former CUT national official; the Government had stated that he was at liberty, but the WFTU subsequently claimed that he had disappeared.
• Lorca Tobar, Carlos A workers' leader.
• Macaya Molina, Victor Secretary of the Oveja Tomé Textile Workers' Union.
• Martinez Quijón, Guillermo An official of the Book Trade Workers' Union.
• Miranda Godoy, Dario A member of the Metalworkers' Federation.
• Montoya Vilches, Raúl An official of the Building Workers' Federation; the Government had stated that he was at liberty and had applied for a passport to go to Peru.
• Moraga Garcés, Juan A member of the Building Workers' Federation.
• Morales Ramirez, Miguel President of the Itinerant Traders' Union.
• Navarro Allende, Fernando A railwaymen's leader.
• Nazar Quiroz, Miguel A CUT official.
• Núñez Benavides, Rodolfo Organisational Secretary of the CEPCH.
• Orellana Catalán, Juan A former official of the Ranquil Confederation.
• Ortiz Letellier, Fernando An official of the APEUCH.
• Palma Muñoz, José Former President of the ENDESA Employees' Union.
• Pereira Plaza, Reinalda A trade union official.
• Pinto Arroyo, Edras A trade union official.
• Pizarro Molino, Waldo A textile workers' leader.
• Ponce Vicencio, Exequiel Former General Secretary of the Chilean Port Workers' Federation; the Government had stated that he had gone underground and was being sought.
• Portilla Portilla, Armando A textile workers' leader.
• Recabarrén González, Luis A former trade union official at the State Technical University.
• Recabbarén Rojas, Manuel An official of the Printing Workers' Union.
• Riquelme Pino, Anibal Former President of the Gas, Heating and Sanitation Workers' Union of Santiago.
• Sagredo Pacheco, José An official of the Building Workers' Federation.
• Salgado Salinas, Jorge A peasants' union leader.
• Santander Miranda, José A former trade union official.
• Santos Guerra, José Secretary of the Book Trade Workers' Union.
• Silva Bustos, Pedro Former Vice-President of the National Association of Municipal Employees.
• Solovera Gallardo, Jorge A member of the Metalworkers' Federation.
• Tolosa Vásquez, José An official of the Book Trade workers' Union.
• Vásquez, Rolando A CUT national leader.
• Vega Ramirez, Luis Vice-President of the Ranquil Confederation.
• Vega Vega, Julio An official of the Municipal Workers' Union; the Government had furnished information concerning a person named Julio Vega Pais.
• Veliz Ramirez, Héctor Municipal Workers' Delegate to the CUT.
• Villagran Rojas, José Secretary to the Building Workers' Federation.
• Vizcarra Cofré, Carlos An official of the FIAT Industrial Union of Santiago.
• Weibel Navarrete, José A former leader of the employees of San José Hospital, Santiago.
• Weibel, Ricardo
• Zamorano Donoso, Mario A former official of the Leather and Footwear Workers' Federation.