May 28, 2026 – 8.00pmMajor unions appear split on the merits of a pay offer put to BHP iron ore mining and maintenance workers in the first industrial relations proposal from the resources giant amid the re-unionisation of the Pilbara.The offer would mean a 4 per cent increase in hourly pay to $62 for workers at BHP’s Mining Area C hub, which sprawls across eight open-cut pits and three ore-handling plants. The negotiations and final deal are expected to set a precedent for other workplace discussions in the region.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
BHP’s landmark Pilbara pay offer receives mixed union response
Three unions are considering a deal that will raise wages by 4 per cent, in a move that could set a precedent for other iron ore miners in Western Australia.
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