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Hundreds of BHP workers back strike at key iron ore hub
Unions said 100% of participating members backed stoppages of up to 24 hours after six months of failed talks with BHP.
- Hundreds of BHP workers at Port Hedland in Western Australia voted to strike on Thursday, threatening iron ore shipments from one of Australia's largest export hubs following months of failed negotiations.
- After seven months of unsuccessful bargaining, Adam Woodage, state secretary for Western Australia, alleged "six months of stonewalling" by BHP. Steve McCartney noted, "Members have had enough."
- The Electrical Trades Union reported 100 per cent of its 100 members endorsed stoppages ranging from 30 minutes to 24 hours, while 89 per cent of Australian Manufacturing Workers Union members also backed the proposal.
- Strike action is expected to impact Port Hedland's port maintenance next week, as workers must provide BHP with five days of notice before beginning industrial action.
- Will Goldsby of The Chamber warned the decision should "alarm the nation," noting The Pilbara has operated for decades without interference as Australia's economic engine room.
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Hundreds of BHP Workers Back Strike at Key Australian Iron Ore Export Hub
Hundreds of BHP workers BHP.AX at Port Hedland in Western Australia voted in favor of taking strike action, two unions said on Thursday, raising the ?risk of disruptions to iron ore shipments from one of the world's biggest export hubs.
Hundreds of BHP workers back strike action at key Australian iron ore export hub
Port Hedland, Australia’s biggest iron ore port, has served BHP’s Pilbara mines and handled all its exports from Western Australia. (AFP pic) SYDNEY: Hundreds of BHP workers at Port Hedland in Western Australia voted in favour of taking strike action, two unions said today, raising the risk of disruptions to iron ore shipments from one of the world’s biggest export hubs. The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) said 100% of its 100 members participati…
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