Union leaders study, Chile, 1962

de Henry A. Landsberger, Berkeley. Survey Research Center University of California, Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research

Questions in the study explored the development of awareness, interest, and involvement in the union as well as objectives for the union and self as a union leader, and respondents' participation in other organizations. Respondents were asked about relations between the firms and the unions and between the unions and federations. Also included were items on union tactics, level of interest, and involvement of other union members and officials. The study sought the respondents' attitudes toward the Chilean labor movement, opinions as to what steps the country should take to continue social and economic progress and of the roles workers and industries should take to further national economic progress. Several items probed perception of the personality of most Chilean workers. Personal data were also gathered including the effect the leadership role has had on respondents' personal lives and cynicism about other people. Questions were asked about past family involvement in the union, respondents' career plans, and expectations for self and children. Standard demographic information included age, marital status, education, parent's financial status, education, and regional background.