No lost royalties: Union says strike won’t hurt economy
Union workers at BHP's Port Hedland operation launched an eight-hour strike on Thursday amid stalled pay negotiations. Electrical Trade Union WA state secretary Adam Woodage stated the action would only delay royalties, estimated at up to $50 million, rather than incur losses. WA Premier Roger Cook expressed concern, but backed workers in their pursuit of better conditions.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 09:01 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 09:10 UTC
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