---
title: "Australia unions push on with strike at BHP's Port Hedland iron ore operations"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/295291806.md"
description: "Approximately 150 workers at BHP's Port Hedland iron ore operations in Western Australia are continuing a two-day strike, marking the first major industrial action there in over two decades. The walkout involves a ship-loading ban and a full stoppage as three unions negotiate a four-year agreement with BHP. While BHP states it has plans to maintain operations, the strike affects its daily shipments of $80 million worth of iron ore. The next negotiation meeting is scheduled for August 18."
datetime: "2026-08-08T05:00:41.000Z"
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# Australia unions push on with strike at BHP's Port Hedland iron ore operations

SYDNEY, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Workers will continue a two-day strike at BHP's Port Hedland operations in Western Australia as planned, a union official said on Saturday, after the start of the first major industrial action at the iron-ore export hub in more than two decades. About 150 workers are expected to take part in the strike, which comprises a 24-hour ship-loading ban followed by a 24-hour

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