The Maritime Union of Australia has hit out at the state government's planning in Cockburn Sound, claiming its Westport development cannot coexist with an Aukus base in the area.
The unions representing maritime workers have criticised WorkSafe for not prosecuting the oil and gas companies involved in a “potentially deadly incident” in 2021.
Qube has been ordered by the Fair Work Commission to reinstate and back pay six workers who were asked to cross a picket line amid protected industrial action taken by the MUA.
Mermaid Marine Australia managing director Jeff Weber has defended the company's stance on negotiations with the Maritime Union of Australia, after employees at its Dampier Supply Base said on Friday they would strike for 10 days.
BHP Billiton Iron Ore president Jimmy Wilson says the mining giant is likely to request government intervention to prevent a "devastating" proposed strike at Port Hedland which could cost miners up to $100 million a day.
THE wage for a fitter on shift at a BHP-Billiton iron ore site has grown by nearly $32,000, from $74,949 in 1999 to $106,800 today, thanks to incentives offered by firstly a Western Australian
