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Labor Committee unanimously approves universal sala cuna bill in general
Minister Tomás Rau promised changes to funding and co-payment, but lawmakers warn their support for the bill is not unconditional.
Labor Committee unanimously approves universal childcare bill in principle
Minister Tomás Rau announced amendments on funding, copayments and public early childhood education; the deadline to submit them is October 30.
Kast calls for party unity to reach agreements on security, jobs and nursery care
The President cited the withdrawal of his reform on states of emergency as an example that a cross-party agreement is possible in Congress.
Labor Ministry reviews the numbers behind ChileMujeres' formula to fund the sala cuna
The foundation proposes lowering the contribution to 0.3% and offsetting it with a larger share from the Unemployment Insurance solidarity fund, at no cost to employers.
Applications open for Junji and Integra nurseries and preschools for 2027
Families can apply online to as many facilities as they wish until November 27 and will receive the results on December 11.
Kast asks farmers for a vote of confidence and promises a 2027 with less unemployment
Speaking to the Sociedad Nacional de Agricultura, the president admitted that unemployment is weighing on the country but said 2027 will be an extraordinary year.
Classes suspended in 12 comunas of O'Higgins over landslide risk
The Mineduc halted classes at every level and type of school in Rancagua, Machalí, Rengo and nine other comunas due to the frontal system.
Escondida supervisors approve $30 million bonus and end strike
Union No. 2's new contract runs through 2029 and increases production, transport and night-shift bonuses at BHP's mine in Antofagasta.
Escondida supervisors approve offer with $30 million signing bonus
Union No. 2 at BHP's mine in Antofagasta accepted the offer with 64.14% of the votes, and its new collective bargaining agreement will run from 2026 to 2029.
Kast challenges Congress over detention period for irregular migrants
The President reiterated his call to extend the five-day detention period for deporting migrants, and La Moneda is preparing to seek reconsideration in the Senate.
BHP offers Escondida supervisors $28 million per worker to avert strike
Escondida's Supervisors and Staff Union No. 2 has until this Tuesday to respond; if it rejects the offer, the strike starts on Wednesday the 14th.
Government to submit package of 10 labor measures before year-end
The government will leave changes to severance pay based on years of service until 2027, an idea that still raises doubts within the governing coalition.
Chile has the highest unemployment in the region and the second highest in the OECD
With unemployment at 9.6%, Chile exceeds Colombia and trails only Spain in the OECD, while economists point to domestic causes.