Jul 16, 2026 – 11.53amThe first strike in the Pilbara in almost 30 years will hit BHP when it requires twice the number of workers rostered than normal and is already facing industrial action from other critical workers.About 200 workers, including electricians, port operators, ship loaders, boiler makers and mechanical fitters will stop work at BHP’s Port Hedland, the world’s largest iron ore port, for eight hours from 2pm on Thursday.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Historic Pilbara strike timed to hit BHP at critical time
The first strike in the Pilbara in almost 30 years will hit BHP when it requires twice the number of workers than normal and is already facing industrial action from other critical workers.
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