April 4 (Reuters) - Australia's Mining And Energy Union:
WELL OVER 400 WORKERS AT RIO'S PARABURDOO MINE SIGNED WMWA’S MAJORITY SUPPORT PETITION TO INITIATE BARGAINING
PETITION IS CURRENTLY BEING CROSS-REFERENCED AGAINST ELIGIBLE RIO TINTO WORKERS BY FAIR WORK COMMISSION
IN RESPONSE TO PETITION SUPPORT, RIO AMENDED THEIR POLICY ON FLIGHT DELAYS FOR FIFO WORKERS TRAVELLING HOME
IN BARGAINING PERIOD FOR CURRENT BHP RAIL CREW AGREEMENT, MEU BARGAINING TEAM SECURED RETENTION BONUS FOR ALL RAIL CREW MEMBERS
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