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Striking union, BHP Billiton's Escondida mine to meet Monday

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COPPER STRIKE
Striking workers at BHP Billiton's Escondida copper mine in Chile, the world's largest, said they will hold negotiations with the company on Monday, but the union imposed a condition that it will only discuss workers' three main demands. Union members have also given union leaders authority to walk away from negotiations and force a temporary, 18-month contract, as permitted under Chilean law, it said.
 
 
 
 
 

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