Union Accuses BHP of Anti-Union Practices Amid Mediation

The union at BHP's Escondida mine in Chile accuses the company of anti-union practices for making a contract offer before the end of a mediation process. The five-day mediation, ending at midnight Monday, is to prevent a strike after workers rejected BHP's earlier offer. The recent offer included a $28,900 bonus.

On Monday, the union at BHP's Escondida mine in Chile accused the company of engaging in 'anti-union practices' by presenting a contract offer to workers before the conclusion of a government-mandated mediation period.

The five-day mediation process, aimed at averting a potential strike, is set to expire at midnight. This mediation follows a decisive rejection of BHP's preliminary contract offer by the workforce.

The company proposed a bonus totaling approximately $28,900 per union member in its latest offer. BHP has yet to respond to requests for comment on the matter.

(With inputs from agencies.)