A union launched a majority petition to bargain with Rio Tinto Group (ASX:RIO) and improve overall work conditions at the company's Paraburdoo operations in the Pilbara region, according to a Facebook post on March 1.
The Western Mine Workers Alliance (WMWA) launched a signature campaign in a bid to demand guaranteed pay increases, pay equity, and a fair classification structure amid the rising cost of living. The WMWA is a joint venture of the Mining and Energy Union and the Australian Workers Union.
In a Feb. 27 announcement, the Mining and Energy Union said the petition comes "after two decades of aggressive deunionization, which has resulted in inconsistent standards and conditions, without many of the protections of the east coast coal industry."
Rio Tinto did not immediately respond to a request for comment by MT Newswires.
WMWA is also bargaining with BHP Group (ASX:BHP) for an agreement related to the mining giant's South Flank and Area C operations in the Pilbara region.
Rio Tinto's shares were down over 1% in recent Tuesday trade.
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