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BMA rail crew may strike after negotiations fail

BHP-Mitsubishi Alliance rail crew workers in Central Queensland are considering applying to the Fair Work Commission seeking industrial action after negotiations with BMA broke down, according to Mining and Energy Union vice president Shane Brunker.

BMA’s initial offer was voted down by 84% of rail crew workers in September.

BMA’s initial offer was voted down by 84% of rail crew workers in September.

He said members were concerned BMA was attempting to negotiate a "bottom of the barrel" agreement that offered no job security, no protections and inadequate pay and conditions. The agreement covers...

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