Big miners accuse union of ‘bully tactics’ as Pilbara wage fight continues

WA’s mining sector is facing disputes over union claims regarding breaches of “same job, same pay” laws, with the Minerals Council of Australia filing a complaint against the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) for allegedly making false representations to workers. The ETU is pushing for equal pay enforcement at Chevron’s Barrow Island LNG facility, which could significantly impact subcontractor wages.

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Big mining companies in Western Australia are upset because a union is claiming they are not following new laws that say workers should get paid the same for the same job.

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