Chile: Copper workers end nationwide strike June 23 /update 1

Event

Employees and contractors of Codelco, the state-owned copper company, have agreed to end their national strike June 23 after arriving at an agreement with the government.

Context

The unions were protesting a recent government decision to close the Ventanas foundry in the Valparaiso Region following an environmental accident that sickened many in the area. Additional actions are possible in the coming weeks if the government fails to implement any negotiated terms.