SANTIAGO (Reuters) -Staff at BHP’s Escondida, the world’s largest mine, rejected a suggestion for a brand new collective bargaining settlement, setting the stage for a possible strike, the union stated on Thursday.
A complete of two,371 employees, or about 99.75% of union members, voted in favor of the strike. In an announcement, the union stated the decision for a strike was “overwhelmingly backed by partners” that noticed the provide made “no legitimate progress towards worker goals.”
The union reiterated its demand for 1% of dividends to distribute equally amongst employees and stated the present provide by the corporate additionally prolonged work days and minimize advantages.
The assertion stated the present provide makes use of “one-time bonuses that try to hide the definitive loss of conditions.”
Chilean laws lets both get together name for 5 days of presidency mediation, extendable by one other 5 days if each events agree, to avert a strike.
In an announcement, BHP stated it will request authorities mediation in “the coming days” and hopes to achieve “an agreement compatible with worker aspirations and Escondida’s future sustainability.”
BHP owns greater than half of Escondida, together with Rio Tinto (NYSE:) and JECO Corp.
