WMWA IN THE PILBARA WMWA EXPANDS THE ALLIANCE
The Western Mine Workers’ Alliance (WMWA), an alliance between the AWU and MEU have been proudly fighting for iron ore workers in the Pilbara since 2013. Now, the Alliance will fight for ALL mining and mining related workers at every Pilbara mine site, mining town and port operations, no matter who you work for including contractors and labour hire workers. This is an exciting new chapter as we grow our Fight for Fair across the Pilbara!
RIO TINTO’S SICK CUTS PROVE EBA NEED In August, Rio Tinto announced sweeping changes to their sick leave policy, blindsiding our members and removing a condition many relied on. Unfortunately, the sick leave policy was not enshrined in an EBA meaning that Rio only needed to “consult” it’s workforce and “consider” the feedback. Under an EBA, the only way they could change the sick leave provisions would be through a negotiation with workers and ultimately a vote. There has not been a clearer example of the need for an EBA at Rio Tinto.
THE FIGHT FOR FAIR CONTINUES The WMWA continues to fight for fair in 2025, we are unashamedly pursuing better pay and conditions for our members at the BHP Area C, South Flank, Rio Rail, BHP Port Operations, and Paraburdoo. Rio Tinto’s sick cuts have proven the need for union Enterprise Bargaining Agreements in the Pilbara and our members deserve better. The WMWA team continues to push back against BHP’s MAC and South Flank fighting for guaranteed annual pay increases, pay equity amongst its workforce, detailed classification structure and compensation for delayed flights.
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