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Pilbara unions seek FWC order to drag Rio to the table

Rio sceptical of union’s claim that it has majority support

The WMWA claims more than 400 workers in Paraburdoo have signed a petition in favour of an enterprise agreement.

The WMWA claims more than 400 workers in Paraburdoo have signed a petition in favour of an enterprise agreement. | Credits: Rio Tinto

The Western Mine Workers Alliance is tugging at the sleeve of the Fair Work Commission in a bid to force Rio Tinto into negotiations for the first union deal in the Pilbara in decades. Launched on Wednesday,...

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