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June 20, 2026Latin American Politics and SocietyOpen Access

Class Solidarity or Representation Gaps? Union Attitudes Among Formal and Informal Workers in Argentina and Chile

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PAPablo Pérez AhumadaUniversity of ChileRERodolfo ElbertInstituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud

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Overview

This article examines union attitudes in Argentina and Chile, revealing complex dynamics across labor-market positions.

Key Points

  • This research explores differences in union attitudes between formal and informal workers in Argentina and Chile.
  • Utilized original 2025 survey data from Argentina and Chile.
  • Assessed the representation gap and class solidarity hypotheses.
  • Conducted cross-national comparisons of union attitudes.
  • Limited evidence of a systematic insider–outsider divide in union attitudes.
  • Informal workers' views on unions are often similar or more favorable than formal workers' views.
  • Argentine workers value unions more highly, while Chilean workers exhibit a greater readiness to unionize.

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Ahumada et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362f92db0793dc1a5370a2https://doi.org/10.1017/lap.2026.10061
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