More job cuts are expected at Rio Tinto’s coal mining operations in Queensland after the company announced plans to reduce its operating and support costs by $4.81 billion.
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CFMEU dismisses WA government figures on local content
The CFMEU has said that jobs figures in Western Australia’s resources sector don’t give an accurate picture of what’s really happening.
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Anglo American cuts jobs at Grasstree mine
Anglo American will cut at least 35 full-time jobs at its Grasstree coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
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Rio Tinto attacks unions and government
Rio Tinto has blamed unions for falling productivity, calling for urgent action to address workplace laws, taxation and foreign workers.
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Union says it will take Rio to court over redundancy dispute
The CFMEU says it will take Rio Tinto to court if a pay dispute over redundancy packages cannot be resolved.
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Rio coal miners to strike
Around 30 miners at Blair Athol will go on strike tomorrow.
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CFMEU fight QRC on mine safety
The CFMEU is fighting the Queensland Resources Council push to 'deregulate' mine safety.
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Miners strike to keep days off
A group of Mount Owen coal miners are striking to stop plans to force them to undertake 'training days' on their rostered days off.
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Industry slams ‘crying wolf’ claims
The Queensland Resources Council has hit back at claims that the mining industry is 'crying wolf' over the spiralling commodity prices.
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CFMEU says Rio Tinto redundancy package discriminates against union workers
The CFMEU says that Rio Tinto's redundancy package for its Blair Athol coal mine will discriminate against union members.
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BMA EBA gets up in vote
An enterprise bargaining agreement vote covering Bowen Basin BHP Billiton-Mitsubishi workers has passed.
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BMA EA ballot results released today
The result of an enterprise bargaining agreement ballot held last week over BMA mines in the Bowen Basin will be released today.
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CMFEU and QRC lock heads over QLD mining taxes
CFMEU district president Stephen Smyth has hit out at a recent QRC survey of mining companies, saying that it does not portray ‘the realities’ of company’s investment intentions.
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Contractors will struggle to find work in Bowen Basin: CFMEU
The CFMEU says contract workers in the Bowen Basin will struggle to find work in the region as more companies cut jobs.
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Falling fatalities in QLD shouldn’t lead to safety cuts, CFMEU says
While the Queensland mining industry celebrates a drop in the number of fatalities on sites, the CFMEU warns that the Government should not use it as an excuse to cut safety standards.
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Broken Hill miners to be payed by performance
A pay by performance model has been agreed upon at Perilya's silver, lead and zinc mine at Broken Hill.
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CFMEU takes swipe at policies in new TV ads
A new national campaign by the CFMEU is set to launch TV ads which will put pressure on the government by highlighting issues around foreign labour, manufacturing assistance and better support for resource workers and their families.
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BHP to sue CFMEU for millions
BHP Billiton subsidiary BMA is suing mining union CFMEU for $2.4 million for unlawful work stoppages.
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Union adamant: it’s not about pay
The CFMEU has hit out at the Federal Government over the ongoing enterprise agreement dispute with BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance, stating the main issues do not centre around pay rise.
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CFMEU member sacked for bullying de-unionised coal worker
Conflict between Hunter Valley unionists and a worker on an individual contract has led to allegations of harassment, foul play, and unfair dismissal.
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