Why a Pay Rise for 2200 Workers Could Be a Huge Deal for the Mining Sector

Why a pay rise for 2200 workers could be a huge deal for the mining sector

Unions are celebrating a landmark ruling for workers in three Queensland mines, which sets a legal precedent for same job, same pay laws. But industry bodies as far away as Western Australia are warning Monday's Fair Work Commission decision will put jobs at risk. The ruling relates to the Goonyella Riverside, Peak Downs, and Saraji mines owned by BHP in Central Queensland.READ MORE: 'She's evil': Doctor who treated Erin Patterson 'knew she was …

BHP pay ruling leaves ‘very wide grey zone’ for contractors

A landmark ruling has left open who will be exempt from Labor’s same job, same pay laws but traditional service contractors are likely to remain safe.

Fair Work Commission backs pay rise for BHP coal miners - Safe To Work

Image: Adwo/shutterstock.comFollowing the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) landmark ruling to uphold the Federal Government’s new ‘Same Job Same Pay’ laws, thousands … .

BHP loses latest 'same job, same pay' battle with union

Save (0) Please login to bookmarkClose Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Unions have prevailed in a fight with BHP over Labor’s same job, same pay legislation, with a landmark decision ensuring a pay rise for over 2,000 labour hire workers. Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.Already a subscriber? Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Lost your password? The post BHP loses late…