Original article by David Marin-Guzman
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 2 : 24-May-23

The Mining & Energy Union has applied to the Fair Work Commission to hold a ballot on protected industrial action against BHP regarding its in-house labour hire firm. The proposed industrial action by employees of BHP’s Operation Services division follows nearly six months of negotiations over a new pay deal, which has been rejected by a majority of the 4,500-strong workforce. The union also wants the FWC to reject a new maintenance agreement that was backed by a majority of OS staff in March; the union contends that BHP did not properly explain to workers the difference in pay and hours between the industry award and this agreement.

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BHP GROUP LIMITED – ASX BHP, MINING AND ENERGY UNION, AUSTRALIA. FAIR WORK COMMISSION