The union says BHP is looking to reduce benefits and production bonuses while extending working hours.
The parties are set to begin a five-day mediation process under government supervision that can be extended another five days if the parties come close to reaching a deal.
BHP said in a statement one of the dialogue options was a mandatory mediation before labor inspectors. If BHP does not officially request mediation, the strike would begin on Oct. 4. “The company reaffirms its permanent willingness to dialogue and seek an agreement beneficial to the workers, that takes into account current challenges and long-term forecasts,” it added.Though the sprawling Escondida mine could continue to operate even if supervisors walked off the job, a strike could lead to production bottlenecks or slowdowns.
Chile’s powerful Union 1 worker union said it would stand in solidarity with the Escondida supervisors and ensure that no “illegal replacements” came on the job in the event of a work stoppage.
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