Jul 10, 2026 – 11.50amBHP is facing union pressure from the west of the country to the east after it failed to stop orders forcing it to negotiate pay with critical workers at its massive coal export hub in Queensland.Just days after unions notified an historic strike at BHP’s Port Hedland in Western Australia, the Fair Work Commission has forced BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) to bargain the first-ever union deal for supervisors at its Hay Point Coal Terminal.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Coast to coast: BHP faces union pressure at second major port
Just days after a strike was notified at its massive iron ore export hub, BHP has been forced to bargain a landmark union deal at a major coal terminal.












