BHP Port Hedland workers back industrial action after months of talks
Unionised workers at BHP's Port Hedland operations in Western Australia have voted in favour of protected industrial action, raising the prospect of disruption at the country's largest bulk export port. The vote covers maintenance workers in the Pilbara port town, about 1,600km north of Perth, and could lead to stoppages as soon as next week. The development comes after months of failed negotiations between BHP and unions over a new employment agreement.The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union said 90% of its members at the site backed the proposed work stoppages. Results from a separate Electrical Trades Union ballot were expected later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 09:32 LONDON
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