ILO Brief - IRDS
The Superior Labour Council of Chile
The Superior Labour Council is Chile's main tripartite social dialogue body, created to strengthen and modernise labour relations. It has influenced key reforms such as the 40-hour working week, pension reform and the implementation of international agreements, establishing itself as a pillar of labour governance based on consensus and participation.
The Superior Labour Council (CSL) is the main tripartite body for social dialogue in Chile, created by Law 20,940 of 2016 to strengthen labour relations and advise on public policy. Composed of representatives from the government, employers and workers, its role is to promote institutionalised social dialogue, modernise labour regulations and contribute proposals on issues such as employment, productivity, gender equality and social security.
Throughout its history, the CSL has been instrumental in reforms such as the modernisation of collective bargaining, the reduction of the working week to 40 hours, pension reform (2025) and the implementation of international conventions such as Convention 176 on mining safety and Convention 190 on violence and harassment at work. It has also promoted sectoral thematic subcommittees and has continued to function even in crisis situations, such as the pandemic.
The document highlights that the CSL has established itself as a central piece of labour governance, strengthening legitimacy, consensus and social participation in policy-making.
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- Maria Carolina Martins da Costa