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Western Australia More workers join strike at BHP’s Port Hedland iron ore operations [Investing.com] 2026-08-09

Western Australia What does 48hrs of strike action mean for the world's largest bulk export port? [ABC] 2026-08-08

Western Australia BHP accused of ‘American-style’ strikebreaker tactics [Michael West Media] 2026-06-12

Western Australia Bringing bargaining back to Rio Tinto [MEU] 2025-02-28

Western Australia Rio Tinto review finds rape, pressure for sex persists at miner [Reuters] 2024-11-20

Western Australia Public servants take rolling action in demand for higher pay, four-day week [ABC] 2024-07-03

Western Australia Education workers and staff at two major Perth hospitals stop work to demand fairer pay [News.com.au] 2024-05-29

Western Australia Transport Workers Rally for Safety, Fairness at Aldi [TWU] 2024-05-09

Western Australia Game on: WA’s biggest union’s move into politics official as party reaches 500-member quota [WAtoday] 2024-02-05

Western Australia Solidarity Research for Union Renewal [UnionsWA] 2023-12-02

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Western Australia ETU WA branch biennial conference 2026-09-02 [ETU]

Western Australia Port Hedland unions place wage deal counterproposal to BHP ahead of September 8 talks 2026-08-26 [Mining.com]

Western Australia Port Hedland unions place wage deal counterproposal to BHP ahead of September 8 talks 2026-08-25 [Mining Weekly]

Western Australia Union organisers removed by BHP at Port Hedland operations 2026-08-21 [ABC]

Western Australia BHP workers call for designated smoking areas at FIFO camps 2026-08-19 [MEU]

Western Australia BHP, Port Hedland unions fail to reach wage deal; talks to resume on August 25 2026-08-18 [Reuters]

Western Australia Milestone proves case for national rail freight incentive 2026-08-13 [RTBU]

Western Australia BHP coerced and threatened against striking, miners allege 2026-08-11 [HR Leader]

Western Australia Broome port strike threatens cruise ship arrivals during peak tourist season in WA's north 2026-08-11 [ABC]

Western Australia Call for 'give and take' as BHP staff dispute flares up 2026-08-09 [Magnet]

Western Australia More workers join strike at BHP’s Port Hedland iron ore operations 2026-08-09 [Investing.com]

Western Australia Unions, BHP urged to ‘nut out the detail’ as strike action enters second day 2026-08-09 [Today]

Western Australia What does 48hrs of strike action mean for the world's largest bulk export port? 2026-08-08 [ABC]

Western Australia Unions push on with strike at BHP’s Port Hedland iron ore operations 2026-08-08 [WTVB]

Western Australia Strike shuts down Broome Port operations but parties ‘not that far apart’ 2026-08-07 [The Advertiser]

Western Australia Unions to escalate strikes at BHP iron ore export hub 2026-08-07 [Nikkei]

Western Australia BHP faces weekend strike at Port Hedland iron ore hub as wage talks drag 2026-08-05 [Mining.com]

Western Australia BHP bracing for rolling strikes by Pilbara ore workers 2026-08-02 [AAP]

Western Australia BHP Port Hedland workers threaten fresh strike action as wage dispute escalates in Western Australia 2026-07-31 [The Nightly]

Western Australia BHP faces $120m loss as unions plan 24-hour Pilbara strike 2026-07-31 [News.com.au]

Western Australia Ports unions set to hit BHP with 24-hour strike in Port Hedland 2026-07-31 [ABC]

Western Australia BHP Port Hedland iron ore workers to strike August 8-9, if no pay deal reached 2026-07-31 [Reuters]

Western Australia BHP resumes negotiations with Port Hedland iron-ore unions 2026-07-21 [Mining Weekly]

Western Australia Perth airport commuters dodge disruptions amid strike action, but union warns worst is yet to come 2026-07-18 [The West Australian]

Western Australia Electricians at BHP's key Australian iron ore hub vote for work stoppages 2026-07-18 [Reuters]

Western Australia What comes next after the landmark BHP strike in Port Hedland? 2026-07-18 [ABC]

Western Australia Another critical workforce section of BHP to walk off the job 2026-07-18 [Nine News]

Western Australia Airport Security Workers walk off job – delays expected 2026-07-17 [UWU]

Western Australia Hundreds to strike at mining giant’s crucial port today 2026-07-16 [Nine News]

Western Australia BHP reaches record iron ore production ahead of landmark Port Hedland strike 2026-07-16 [ABC]

Western Australia BHP port workers take action in historic Pilbara strike 2026-07-16 [The Times]

Western Australia Here’s what’s at stake as BHP workers prepare for a historic strike 2026-07-15 [The Conversation]

Western Australia BHP wage battle set to trigger historic strike 2026-07-15 [Michael West Media]

Western Australia Union leader blasts BHP over stalled negotiations 2026-07-09 [6PR]

Western Australia Hundreds at crucial mining site to go on strike after talks break down 2026-07-08 [9 News]

Western Australia BHP iron ore workers threaten first strike in decades at Port Hedland 2026-07-08 [Reuters]

Western Australia BHP, unions in mine-site deal, but port still a flashpoint 2026-07-06 [Daily Cargo News]

Western Australia BHP workers approve Pilbara labour deal, unions cite lingering concerns 2026-07-03 [Reuters]

Western Australia Woodside Energy: Offshore Alliance plans industrial action for ESS workers in latest potential strike bid 2026-06-22 [The West Australian]

Western Australia ‘Don’t Leave Us Behind’: Collie Pushes for Coal Transition Support 2026-06-21 [WAMN News]

Western Australia AWU adds to BHP industrial unres 2026-06-19 [Daily Cargo News]

Western Australia Improvements to level crossings must protect everyone including train crews 2026-06-17 [RTBU]

Western Australia Thousands of WA public sector workers on visas win path to permanent jobs 2026-06-12 [UWU]

Western Australia BHP accused of ‘American-style’ strikebreaker tactics 2026-06-12 [Michael West Media]

Western Australia BHP workers vote for strike action at Australian iron ore export hub 2026-06-12 [Mining.com]

Western Australia BHP Workers at Port Hedland Gear Up for Strike 2026-06-11 [Devi Discourse]

Western Australia BHP facing 'historic' strike as union members back industrial action in Port Hedland 2026-06-11 [ABC]

Western Australia Thousands of WA public sector workers on visas win path to permanency 2026-06-10 [UWU]

Western Australia A member-led future for nurses and midwives in WA 2026-06-08 [ANMJ]

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