Premier Roger Cook shrugged off suggestions the action – and fears of increased unionisation in the Pilbara – could have an economic effect on foreign investment in WA’s lucrative resources sector.

The move by a coalition of unions, comprising members from the Electrical Trade Union, the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union and the Western Mine Workers Alliance, will see…

Premier Roger Cook shrugged off suggestions the action – and fears of increased unionisation in the Pilbara – could have an economic effect on foreign investment in WA’s lucrative…

Government policy and unnecessary industrial action risk ruining the winning formula that has worked so well for everyone