The announcement of a new bill to end discrimination against local job applicants at BMA coal mines has been met with scepticism by the CFMEU.
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Union calls FIFO camp tax breaks into question
The CFMEU has called for scrutiny of tax breaks for miners who utilise temporary accommodation camps to house workers, and released a new report on the issues for camps and communities.
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Unions deny responsibility for pet bereavement claims at Hail Creek
Media reports linking unions to ambit claims have been dispelled, with CFMEU revealing Rio Tinto took the claims from non-union, independent negotiators.
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CFMEU up in arms as coal jobs under threat in sell off
The CFMEU has raised concern over the fate of workers at BMA's Crinum underground mine following the decision to sell off the mine.
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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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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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BMA union talks stagnate
Mediation has failed between coal miner BMA and the mining union.
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More mining job cuts in Bowen Basin, fears unions
The announcement of Rio Tinto's job cuts at its Clermont coal mine may be the first in many for operations in the Bowen Basin, mining unions say.
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BMA strike talks narrow focus
Negotiations between coal miner BMA and mining unions narrowed its spectrum over the weekend, focusing solely on rostering.
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Week long strike at Curragh coal mine
Mining unions have announced a week of rolling industrial action at Wesfarmers Curragh coal mine.
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Progress in BMA battle
Apparent progress has been made in the continuing industrial action between BHP Billiton's BMA and mining unions.
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BMA miners claim dismissal threats over union stickers
Workers at BMA's Blackwater mine claim they have been threatened with sacking if they don't remove union stickers from their cars.
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We won’t back down from BMA fight: Union
The Construction, Forestry, Mining, and Energy Union says it won't back down from its dispute with BMA and hasn't spoken to the company since fresh strikes started last week.
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BHP to meet with unions over pay in the Pilbara
BHP Billiton has to begin pay talks in an effort to end union exclusion at its Pilbara mines while it faces strikes this week at its BMA coal operations.
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BMA ballot fails, unions call for more strikes
BMA proposed enterprise agreement ballot has been voted down by workers, as unions serve the miner with a notice for more strikes.
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ACTU backs Bowen Basin BMA fight
The ACTU has thrown its support behind unions as industrial action continues at BMA coal mines in Queensland.
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CFMEU claims BMA miners denied right to vote
The CFMEU has raised worries with the Australian Electoral Commission over BHP Billiton's ballot for its BMA coal miners after 154 workers claim they have not received voting papers.
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Union not at fault in Norwich Park mine closure, sources say
Despite many peoples' beliefs, ongoing industrial action is not the cause behind the Norwich Park coal mine closure.
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BMA coal miners vote for more strikes
Workers across BMA's seven coal mines yesterday voted to carry out further strikes.
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QR may step into BMA coal strikes
QR national could reportedly help end the long running series of industrial disputes across BMA coal mines in the Bowen Basin.
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