Chile Port Workers End Strikes Halting Exports

{{Chilean port workers are returning to work after reaching a deal to end three weeks of strikes that blocked exports of copper, fruit and wood pulp.}}

The stoppage in the world’s No.1 copper producing nation began in the northern port of Angamos when workers demanded a 30-minute lunch break. Dockers in 10 other ports joined in solidarity.

The Ultraport company managing the Angamos port agreed late Friday to compensate workers with a bonus following negotiations mediated by Chile’s work minister.

The strike caused worries because Chile produces a third of the world’s copper and its stable economy is built around exports of minerals.

Chile is also a major global exporter of wine, salmon and fruit.

{AP}