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Viewing cable 08SANTIAGO1144, CHILE'S NEW MINISTER OF LABOR HITS THE GROUND RUNNING

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
08SANTIAGO1144 2008-12-24 16:15 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Santiago
VZCZCXRO4783
PP RUEHHM RUEHJO RUEHPOD
DE RUEHSG #1144 3591615
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 241615Z DEC 08
FM AMEMBASSY SANTIAGO
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 4197
INFO RUEHWH/WESTERN HEMISPHERIC AFFAIRS DIPL POSTS PRIORITY
RUEHXI/LABOR COLLECTIVE PRIORITY
RUEHC/DEPT OF LABOR WASHDC PRIORITY
RUEAIIA/CIA WASHDC PRIORITY
UNCLAS SANTIAGO 001144 
 
SENSITIVE 
SIPDIS 
 
DOL FOR ILAB--CHANTENIA GAY 
STATE FOR DRL/ILCSR--RIGGS, WHA/BSC, INR/B 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PGOV ELAB SOCI ECON CI
SUBJECT: CHILE'S NEW MINISTER OF LABOR HITS THE GROUND RUNNING 
 
REF:  SANTIAGO 174 
 
1.  Summary:  Maintaining political equilibrium in her cabinet, 
President Bachelet chose Claudia Serrano, a Socialist (PS) from the 
"New Left" faction, as Chile's new Labor Minister.  Former Minister 
Osvaldo Andrade stepped down on December 10 to pursue a 
parliamentary position in next year's elections.  Serrano, who is 
not well known in labor circles, is seen as a competent technocrat 
more than an impassioned advocate for workers.  End Summary. 
 
NEW LABOR MINISTER GETS TO WORK 
------------------------------ 
 
2.  (U) In a brief swearing-in ceremony for new Labor Minister 
Claudia Serrano on December 15, President Bachelet highlighted the 
challenges Serrano faces in the coming months, such as continued 
implementation of the pension reform and roll-out of the 
unemployment insurance law (Reftel), as well as initiatives to 
soften the potential impact of the worldwide economic crisis on 
Chile's workers.  (Note:  Septel will describe these challenges in 
greater detail.  End Note.)  Bachelet lauded outgoing Minister 
Andrade, who stepped down to become a parliamentary hopeful, as 
being a "fierce promoter of workers' rights and of new labor 
legislation." 
 
CIVIL SERVANTS CAUTIOUS ABOUT NEW MINISTER 
------------------------------------------ 
 
3.  (SBU) Darko Tapia, National President of the Association of 
Ministry of Labor Professionals (APU), told Poloff and Pol 
Specialist December 22 that Serrano's selection was a surprise, and 
that Serrano herself was not well known in labor circles.  According 
to other observers, Serrano is seen as a competent technocrat rather 
than a passionate champion of the workers. 
 
4.  (SBU) Tapia seemed wary of Serrano, saying that her predecessor, 
Osvaldo Andrade, was an excellent minister who strongly defended 
workers and was renowned for his skill in negotiating with 
businesses and other government entities.  Tapia stated that Serrano 
did not seem to be the best choice, particularly as there were other 
front runners for the job--including former Ministry of Labor 
officials Maria Ester Feres and Regina Clark--who seemed to have 
more experience.  Press articles report fears that business 
interests will have Serrano's ear because of her close relationship 
with Finance Minister Andres Velasco. 
 
BIO DATA - CLAUDIA SERRANO 
-------------------------- 
 
5.  (U) Background: Minister of Labor Claudia Serrano (48), a 
Socialist (PS), describes herself as "progressive, pragmatic, and 
leftist."  She hails from party President Camilo Escalona's New Left 
faction as does her predecessor Osvaldo Andrade.  Serrano previously 
served as the Undersecretary for Regional Development, an office 
which falls under Deputy Minister of Interior authority 
(2006-present).  She has worked as a consultant for the firm 
Advisors for Development (1998-present) and as a researcher for the 
centrist and economically oriented think tank, the Corporation for 
Economic Research in Latin America - CIEPLAN (1983-1990 and 
1996-97).  She also served as Director of the Program Department of 
the Solidarity and Social Investment Fund (FOSIS) (1994-1995). 
Prior to that, she was the General Director of Social and Cultural 
Policy for the Municipality of Santiago (1990-1994). 
 
6.  (U) Education: Serrano holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the 
School for Advanced Social Science Studies in Paris and an 
undergraduate degree in Sociology from the Catholic University of 
Chile.  Her academic experience includes having taught at both the 
University of Chile and the Catholic University of Chile. 
 
7.  (U) Personal: Serrano is married to Patricio Tapia, General 
Manager of the Chilean Postal Service.  Her son, Miguel Crispi, is 
the President of the Catholic University Student Federation.  (Note: 
 Leadership in student federations at Chile's top universities is 
often a stepping stone to a political career.  End Note.)  Other 
family members in government positions include her two sisters: 
Veronica is the National Director for Architecture at the Ministry 
of Public Works and Alejandra is the Director of the Cultural Center 
at La Moneda Presidential Palace. 
 
URBAN