Another union joins fight with BHP in the Pilbara (opens original article in a new tab)

A major strike threatening BHP's iron ore exports in the Pilbara has expanded to cover almost 300 workers as the Australian Workers Union seeks protected action ballots for over 100 production workers at BHP's Port Hedland operation.

• A major strike threatens BHP's iron ore exports in the Pilbara
• The Australian Workers Union applied for protected action ballots for over 100 workers at BHP's Port Hedland operation
• The strike has expanded to cover almost 300 workers