Escondida supervisors call strike after contract mediation fails
A union representing about 1,020 supervisors at the Chilean copper mine called a walkout for the first shift on October 14 after talks with BHP ended without a deal.
Supervisors at BHP's Escondida copper mine in Chile called a strike for the first shift at 8 a.m. local time on Wednesday, October 14, after state-mediated contract talks ended without an agreement on Tuesday, according to The Rio Times and The Deep Dive. Whether the call will disrupt mine operations is not yet established.
What the Escondida strike call covers
The union represents about 1,020 supervisors, both outlets reported. The Deep Dive reported that the union rejected BHP's final offer. BHP had not publicly specified how a strike would affect output or how long a stoppage might last, according to The Rio Times.
Sources and context
- Chile Strike Set at World's Top Copper MineThe Rio Times
- Escondida Supervisors Reject BHP’s Final Offer, Strike Set for WednesdayThe Deep Dive
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