Senior Labor figures weigh in on BHP strike, cost could be $120m per day (opens original article in a new tab)

Senior Labor figures support unions' potential strike action against BHP at Port Hedland, with estimated daily costs of $120 million if operations shut down.

• Unions have support from senior Labor ministers for potential strike action against BHP at Port Hedland.
• BHP estimates potential strike costs at $120 million per day, with unions threatening prolonged action.
• Unions claim BHP does not pay market rates, with workers earning $150,000 to $200,000 annually compared to $240,000 at another site.