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CFMEU presses BHP on OS Christmas leave

THE Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union has written to BHP CEO Mike Henry urging him to respect the standard practice that recognises the special nature of Christmas and Boxing Day and not force BHP’s Operations Services workforce to work without extra remuneration.

CFMEU district president Stephen Smyth said last year, many OS workers were given no choice but to be away from their families on Christmas Day.

CFMEU district president Stephen Smyth said last year, many OS workers were given no choice but to be away from their families on Christmas Day.

CFMEU district president Stephen Smyth said the company should adhere to the longstanding practice of calling for volunteers who would be paid extra for working on those days. "Making work on Christmas...

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